The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates is calling for urgent regional action to address Cape Cod's housing crisis.
Delegates made the statement after hearing from Cape Cod Commission Director Kristy Senatori this week as she underscored the severity of the issue due to the impact of skyrocketing home prices and wage stagnation.
“The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated the housing challenges that we have had historically,” Senatori said. “The urgency of taking action moving forward regionally is now.”
Delegate Michaela Wyman Colombo of Mashpee is advocating for a redevelopment-first approach to minimize environmental impacts and the importance of creating deed restrictions to ensure long-term affordability.
There will be a committee meeting in April to continue the conversation.
(Photo: Cape Cod Commission)