Improve Access & Housing Choices

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Tools and actions for communities identified as Improve Access & Housing Choices are focused on increasing housing opportunity while preserving affordability, and expanding housing access and opportunities for current and future residents.

These communities are considered to have lower access to opportunity and moderate displacement risk.

Shared Characteristics

Communities offer limited transit access for residents both now and in the future. Neighborhoods or centers have weak to emerging real estate markets, as well as less dense development. Housing is split between renters and homeowners.

Tools and Actions

Tools and actions are categorized by the three S's of the Regional Housing Strategy - Supply, Stability, and Subsidy.

Supply

• Development Predictability (PDF)
• Mixed-Use Development (PDF)
• Reduce Parking Requirements (PDF)

Stability

• Alternative Home Ownership Options (PDF)
• Development Agreements (PDF)
• Foreclosure Resources (PDF)
• Protect Mobile/Manufactured Homes (PDF)
• Relocation Assistance (PDF)
• Rental Inspection Program (PDF)

Subsidy

• Encourage Middle Density Housing (PDF)
• Establish Financial Assistance Programs (PDF)
• Use Local Revenue Tools (PDF)

Other Tools