Hover over each image above to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — In an effort to address future issues like the proposed multi-story student housing development at the current site of the Arrowhead Village Mobile Home Park, more than 100 community members — residents, NAU students and sustainable growth advocates, wore red and took part in the first public discussion of a proposed Resident Displacement Ordinance held April 29 at the Flagstaff City Council. The proposed ordinance would place a standardized set of procedures anytime someone is removed or displaced from their homes by a new development, reported Leah Mundell of Northern Arizona Interfaith Council. The ordinance could include standardized notification, communications, options and potential compensation recommendations for displaced residents. Some council members called for generalized language in the city’s development plan asking developers what they plan to do to help displaced residents. Others on the council called for more specific direction to developers. Council members generally agreed not to set specific reimbursement payment levels for displacements as done in cities in other states since many of those levels are already covered under Arizona state law. Council agreed to send the proposal back to city staff for further review. The [...]
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