Housing & Neighborhoods
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Policy 1
Concentrate medium- to high-density housing development in Regional Transit Districts and Local Centers with convenient access to jobs, schools, child care, shopping, recreation, and other services to meet projected demand and changing consumer preferences.
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Policy 2
Preserve and expand the range of housing types and ownership opportunities, such as owner/resident of multifamily building and housing cooperatives, at different price points ranging from workforce and affordable units to upper-income housing to reduce housing and transportation cost burdens.
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Policy 3
Stabilize existing communities and encourage revitalization and rehabilitation.
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Policy 4
Expand housing options to meet the needs of the County’s seniors who wish to age in place.
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Policy 5
Increase the supply of housing types that are suitable for, and attractive to, the County’s growing vulnerable populations. These include the elderly, the homeless, and residents with special needs.
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Policy 6
Increase funding for county housing projects and programs and leverage state, federal, and nonprofit funding and resources.
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Policy 7
Integrate green building practices and achieve LEED® or equivalent certification in housing construction and rehabilitation to enhance indoor air quality, health, energy efficiency, and water quality, among other factors.
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Policy 8
Strengthen the County’s institutional capacity to streamline, administer, and implement the housing programs.