Real estate developers in this city know that I am looking over their shoulders when they draw up the blueprints for a new building. I've done all I can to ensure that every multi-unit building project in Medford reserves affordable units for the elderly or low-income, such as the site of the former Lincoln Kennedy School in South Medford. As a City Council member, I have authority to push for this when the sale or development of the building is in some way associated with the City - for example, if the City is selling a site to be developed for condominiums. Another issue I am exploring is inclusionary zoning, which could have a great impact on creating many more affordable and elderly housing units.
