Housing and Land Use (HLU) Committee

Overview

The Whittier Housing and Land Use Committee is a group of committed volunteers collaborating with each other, with developers, and other organizations to impact Whittier's housing climate in a positive way. The Committee meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month  to collaborate on and provide community updates on projects ongoing, to facilitate discussions with developers, and hear from elected officials on housing policy.

Community-led Visioning Sessions and subsequent meetings in 2018 laid out a clear vision for the work of this Committee in the coming 5 years as a part of the Whittier Alliance's overall organizational strategic plan: Protect and Expand the variety of housing options in Whittier for people at every life stage and economic condition.

2023 & 2024 Areas of Focus: ​

Development

Continue to build on connecting with developers / leaders about ongoing building developments within our community. This area focuses on current and future developments. Current area of focus include the development of 2116 Nicollet Lot (owned by Whittier Alliance) and the New Nicollet project (former Kmart Site). Other development projects come up throughout the year as they progress within our neighborhood.

Transportation

Continue to build on advocating for current and future transportation projects, This area focuses on informing Whittier residents of transportation infrastructure impacting our neighborhood. 

Anti-Displacement Strategy

Continue to build on anti-displacement work by organizing and assisting tenants in high risk buildings. Guiding and providing resources to tenants facing eviction and/or facing terrible living conditions. Connecting property owners to affordable housing incentives and resources to maintain their properties and reduce turn over rates. 

Parks Planning

Continue to advocate for various parks throughout our neighborhood. This area focuses on current and future park planning projects such as the Clinton Field Park redevelopment. 

Non-Active Areas of Focus:

Unhoused Neighbors Support
Neighborhood Livability Survey
GIS Mapping for affordability & living conditions
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To get involved with these grassroots organizing efforts, contact [email protected] or check out the Upcoming Meetings section of our homepage to learn about upcoming meetings to attend.