Rochester - Ulster County Housing Smart Communities Initiative

UCHSCI Municipal Coordinator

The designated Ulster County Housing Smart Communities Initiative contact for Rochester (Ulster) is:

Name: Charlotte Smiseth

Title: Town Board Member

Contact: (845) 532-4747 csmiseth@townofrochester.ny.gov

UCHSCI Municipal HSCI Task Force Members

Alana Blum

Alix Umen

Blake Arrowood

Claire Wasser

Elaine Bell

Elizabeth Zeldin

Marti Rothberge

Certification Actions

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Join the Program: pass a resolution, designate a HSCI coordinator, register on the HSCI website

Uploaded Supporting Documentation:

Establish A Community Outreach and Educational Campaign On the Importance of Developing a Range of Housing Options

Implement Upzoning and Mandatory Affordability

Streamline the Development Approval Process

Promote the Development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Issue Requests for Concepts/Proposals to Encourage Housing Development

Adopt Green Building Energy Code and Site Design Guidelines