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professionals recently out of college or just entering their fields due to the lack of housing affordable to entry level workers. In addition, many members commented on the need to focus on workforce housing (such as smaller units) to meet the needs of local employees. Summary of Feedback The following is a summary of the input received from all participants, in aggregate format. A. Housing Needs 1. Underserved groups tend to be low-income individuals, senior individuals with fixed income, special needs population (e.g., those with intellectual and developmental disabilities) with fixed income, chronically homeless families, single -income families, and veteran families. 2. There is a need and an interest in creating workforce housing, especially for essential workers (e.g., full-time workers making $20 per hour or less), non-profit staff, service industry, caregivers, and commuters 3. Housing affordable to entry level workers is needed. Consider smaller units to meet the needs of local employees. 4. Rental units that actively accept Section 8 vouchers are needed. 5. There is an ongoing struggle for lower-income households with fixed incomes to hold on to units due to rising rents. This can result in a choice between paying for rent and paying for utilities/groceries. 6. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are growing in demand for market -rate residents, but multi -generational housing needs to be encouraged. 7. A diverse range of housing types with different unit types (studios and one to three- bedroom units), multi -story apartment buildings, tiny homes, and long-term transitional housing are needed. 8. Deeply affordable one to two-bedroom apartments with rent lower than market rate are needed. 9. Below market rate (BMR) apartments are still priced too high. After someone qualifies and moves in to a BMR unit, they may be unable to pay rent, utilities, and other bills and return to being homeless. 10. Affordable and mixed -income housing near public transportation and essential services is needed. 11 Neighborhoods need better integration of housing opportunities across all income brackets. 12. Strong need for co -living and congregate care facilities for developmentally disabled adults. B. Housing and Development Constraints 1. There is a lack of land suitable for residential development. 2. Affordable housing development is challenging on expensive land and require outside funding. Need strong, local, and new funding sources to support affordable development. 3. Fees in Pleasanton, both City and other agency/district fees, are high. 933 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 1 (3105) 595 1345 I lisawiseconsulting.com I 2_