As Peoria looks toward addressing its affordable housing shortages and crafting community development plans, city officials are calling on the public to weigh in with their perspectives. The input gathered will shape the city's Five-Year Consolidated Plan, a requirement for funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as reported by the City of Peoria. Peoria's status as a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement city puts it in a position to leverage these and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to meet local needs.
Residents who wish to contribute their thoughts and opinions have several opportunities to do so. Three public hearings will be held, offering a platform for community members to voice their insights directly. These sessions are scheduled for June 27 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Peoria Community Center, July 8 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Rio Vista Recreation Center, and July 9 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Sunrise Mountain Library, with the latter two also accessible virtually, as detailed by the City of Peoria.
Further involvement can be achieved through an online survey, which remains open until September 30. Those preferring to send their feedback through traditional mail can do so, as the City provides an address for written comments. Both the survey link and the postal address are readily available for residents seeking to engage with their city's future planning, according to the City of Peoria's news release.
