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Housing Goals Since housing is the principal physical element of the City of St. Anthony, its proper maintenance and continued development is of great importance. At this point in the development of the City, few oppor- tunities remain for significant new housing growth. Housing goals and policies at this stage are aimed chiefly at maintaining the high quality of housing and the pleasant neighborhood environment which has been established in St. Anthony. However, recognition is also given to the need- for the City to strive to accommodate its fair share of the Region's demand for housing affordable by families of limited means. 1 . Maintain and upgrade residential neighborhood environments. Explanation: Quiet, attractive, and safe residential neighborhoods are one of the hallmarks of St. Anthony. Preserving this asset should be one of the prime aims of the City. 2. Provide new housing which complements the existing housing stock and- attempts to meet the housing needs of a variety of potential city residents. • Explanation: In order to ensure some degree � g ee of heterogeneity among The City' s population as well as to avoid totally excluding all. mem- bers of some particular segment of the Region's society who may have a need to live in St. Anthony, a variety of housing types should be developed in St. Anthony. Although limited opportunties exist -for _ further residential - development, the City should not, through its Zoning Plan, place excessive restrictions on the ability of the pri- vate housing market to meet perceived housing needs. However, the City should actively encourage the development of townhouses, duplexes, quadram i n i ums, and apartment buildings so as to be able to satisfy various housing needs. The use of applicable Federal or State housing assistance programs by private .builders should be also . encouraged by the City. Finally, the development of housing designed exclusively for the elderly should also be promoted. .31