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- Vendors outgrowing existing kitchen space and needing certified commercial facilities <br />multiple times per week <br />- Interest in a shared kitchen/incubator model supporting pop-ups, training, and food <br />sustainability programs <br />- Educational opportunities such as food preservation, certification courses, and <br />demonstrations <br />- Potential partnerships with local schools, Native Land Conservancy, and tribal <br />organizations <br />- Ongoing challenges related to land availability, funding, and suitable locations <br /> <br />3. Housing and Planning Update <br /> <br />Brian Tobin provided an overview of current planning priorities, including the Housing <br />Production Plan (approved June 2025) and the Local Comprehensive Plan (in <br />development). <br /> <br />Discussion addressed workforce and seasonal housing challenges, housing density <br />considerations, and limitations of current affordability models. Ownership-based housing <br />approaches, including Habitat for Humanity–type models, were noted as effective tools for <br />long-term affordability. <br /> <br />4. Open Space, Conservation, and Land Use <br /> <br />Brian reviewed upcoming work on the Open Space and Recreation Plan and noted <br />opportunities for EDIC participation in future working groups. <br /> <br />Additional discussion included National Wildlife Refuge planning, inclusion of the Native <br />Land Conservancy as a stakeholder, and the Chamber of Commerce’s need for a visible <br />physical presence. <br /> <br />5. EDIC Projects and Land Challenges <br /> <br />