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Housing For All

Our Goal

Color Penfield Green envisions a Town where people can live their whole lives, flourishing at every stage of life. Penfield will thrive when we have housing opportunities for everyone who contributes to the well-being of our community, including our essential workforce - teachers, nurses, mechanics, and many others.

We also recognize that the Greater Rochester Region, NY State, and the nation is experiencing a housing crisis.  We believe that Penfield must be a part of the solution.

Color Penfield Green advocates for the development of quality, economically attainable, and environmentally sustainable housing.

Building Sustainably

  • Tie housing development to climate goals 
  • Protect green space and farmable land
  • Ensure a healthy habitat for all species 
  • Increase density through sensible mixed-use development, supporting vibrancy in local businesses
  • Increase walkability/bikeability to improve our physical and mental health

Expanding Attainable Housing

  • Invest in and incentivize missing-middle housing
  • Provide affordable housing options for seniors wanting to downsize or supplement income, and young people starting out on their own.
  • Protect tenants from displacement 
  • Prioritize long-term over short-term rentals

Current
Housing For All Initiatives

1 / Collaborating with St. Joseph's/Holy Spirit's Social Justice team 
- We learn about the issues
- We host presentations by Empire Justice and Our Local History
2 / Launching soon: Advocating for ADUs for Penfield
Accessory Dwelling Units are additions that may or may not be attached to a single family home. They support seniors aging in place and provide new, affordable housing options.  
3 / Participate in community feedback sessions for local development: 
We have written letters of support for new housing developments - advocating for sustainable features
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