Leelanau Township and the Village of Northport will explore a joint planning and housing commission after resolutions were unanimously approved this month.
The resolution authorizing the exploration of a joint group states that it would be responsible for the study, planning, and potential operation of attainable and year-round rental housing. Both the township supervisor and village manager would report back to their respective boards concerning this task by June. It also gives authorization to take any steps necessary within the current budget constraints to accomplish this task.
“This came out of discussions about housing and what we variously refer to as attainable or workforce housing and the need for that,” said Northport Village Manager Jim Dyer at the council’s March 14 regular council meeting. “I don’t think there’s a study that has not recognized the need for that type of housing.”
