Specifications include, but are not limited to: Study/Analysis a. Study on best practice models of how cities successfully create affordable housing. b. Analysis of strategies or programs to promote increased affordable housing development. c. Analysis of market demand/housing needs, including submarkets and specific geographic areas. d. Analysis of market feasibility of various projects, including affordable, mixed income and market rate projects. e. Evaluation of future impact of housing development/redevelopment projects in immediate project area, adjacent areas, and what influences specific project characteristics (density, senior versus multifamily, etc.) have on future potential housing development in these areas. f. Review of transaction documents. g. Transit-oriented development strategy. h. Site analysis – highest and best uses. Financial a. Preparation of applications for funding from various sources. b. Development and implementation of tax-exempt financing options. c. Assistance with regulations, practices, standards, requirements and procedures governing major funding sources and housing programs. d. Assistance with federal, state and local funding and incentive options and municipal financing strategies (tax exempt financing, bonds, etc.).
