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Tools and actions for communities identified as Transform & Diversify are focused on capitalizing on strong real estate markets to provide more housing and require or incentivize long-term affordable housing in some cases. Many of these communities are located in jurisdictions planning for significant amounts of housing growth.
These communities are considered to have higher access to opportunity and moderate displacement risk.
Shared Characteristics
Communities offer significant transit access with more in the future. Neighborhoods or centers are poised for transformation. Rents in these communities are increasing faster than the regional average.
Tools and Actions
Tools and actions are categorized by the three S's of the Regional Housing Strategy - Supply, Stability, and Subsidy.
Supply
- Create a TOD Overlay (PDF)
- Development Predictability (PDF)
- Encourage Middle Density Housing (PDF)
- Minimum Densities (PDF)
- Reevaluate Parking Requirements (PDF)
- Upzones and Rezones (PDF)
Stability
- Affordability Covenants (PDF)
- Establish a Community Preference Program (PDF)
- Incentive Zoning (PDF)
- Inclusionary Zoning (PDF)
- Relocation Assistance (PDF)
Subsidy