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2 <br /> <br />These communities are expected to plan for forecasted population and household growth <br />at average densities of at least 3-5 units per acre for new development and <br />redevelopment. In addition, Emerging Suburban Edge communities are expected to <br />target opportunities for more intensive development near regional transit investments at <br />densities and in a manner articulated in the 2040 Transportation Policy Plan. <br /> <br />Forecasts <br /> <br />Thrive 2040 forecasts for Lino Lakes’ population, households and employment are: <br /> <br /> 2010 <br />(actual) 2014 (est.) 2020 2030 2040 <br />Population 20,216 21,129 22,800 26,900 31,100 <br />Households 6,174 6,374 7,300 9,000 10,600 <br />Employment 3,313 3,944 4,700 5,300 6,000 <br /> <br />The following chart compares the City’s current 2030 Comprehensive Plan projections <br />with Thrive 2040. <br /> <br /> Comp Plan Thrive <br /> 2030 2040 Difference <br />Population 30,700 31,100 +400 <br />Households 10,600 10,600 0 <br />Employment 8,000 6,000 -2,000 <br /> <br />When compared to 2030, Thrive 2040 population projections increase only 400 persons <br />and there is no increase in the number of households. Employment projections decrease <br />by 2,000. <br /> <br />Housing Policy Plan <br /> <br />Communities are required to include a housing element and implementation program in <br />their comprehensive plan updates that address existing and projected housing needs. <br />Housing needs include affordable housing. The Housing Policy Plan defines affordable <br />housing as housing that is affordable to low-and-moderate income families. For 2015, <br />the affordability limit is 80% of the area median income (AMI) for both rental and <br />ownership housing. In 2015, the area median income for a household of four is $86,600. <br />Under these limits, a family of four can earn up to $65,800 to qualify for affordable <br />housing. <br /> <br />Per the System Statement, Lino Lakes’ share of the region’s need for low and moderate <br />income housing for the decade of 2021-2030 is 515 new units affordable to households <br />earning 80% of area median income (AMI) or below. In comparison, the Met Council’s <br />goal for 2011-2020 was 560 units.