THEMES AND GOALS
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Why this goal is important:
■■ There are increasing numbers of smaller households, those
living alone, and others who prefer to live in an apartment or
townhouse.
■■ The senior population is expected to grow 58% between 2010
and 2040.
■■ The percent of households spending more than 35% of their
income on housing increased from 16% in 1999 to 25% in 2009.
Why this goal is important:
■■ Typically, a home is a family’s largest investment.
■■ Many historic homes, downtown buildings, and
institutional structures have been demolished over the
past decade.
■■ Fire, police, and ambulance services are critical for
protecting neighborhoods.
How this goal will be implemented:
■■ By supporting construction of additional affordable,
permanent housing for the disabled, families, and seniors.
■■ With advocacy for workforce housing, walkable housing,
accessory apartments, and accessible special needs
housing.
■■ By encouraging renovation or replacement of aging
public housing.
■■ By encouraging continued deconcentration of housing
voucher use.
How this goal will be implemented:
■■ Through support for investment in existing
neighborhoods.
■■ With advocacy for appropriate land uses, infill, and
public improvements.
■■ By enhancing 911 communication, upgrading emergency
response times, and continuing training.
■■ By working with others to preserve important historic
properties.
■■ Through cooperation to reinvigorate the tree canopy in
communities.
GOAL
Enhance community character
and protect neighborhoods
GOAL
Support housing choices
and opportunities to meet the needs of
all people
