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CHAPTER 5 HOUSING 107 <br /> • has a six month to two year waiting list in 1988. Statewide, more stringent guidelines on <br /> such programs as AFDC have increased the need for subsidized housing. Locally, the <br /> construction in 1979 of Aspen Glen, a 64 unit Section 8 family housing project, and Palmer <br /> Drive, a 108 unit Section 8 apartment building for seniors have put less local pressure on the <br /> rent subsidy program. Again, demand remains high. In 1988, Aspen Glen had a one to two <br /> year occupancy waiting list and Palmer Drive a three to five year waiting list. <br /> Past subsidized housing programs implemented in New Brighton include the old Section <br /> 235 mortgage interest subsidy program that constructed 16 low and moderate single family <br /> homes in 1970-1972 along Cleveland Avenue between 2nd Street NE and 4th Avenue NE. <br /> OBJECTIVES: HOUSING AFFORDABLE TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS <br /> 1. The City will continue to provide low and moderate income housing opportunities in the <br /> decade preceding 2000. <br /> 2. Maximize the use of federal, state and regional resources in providing housing <br /> affordable to low and moderate income families and individuals. <br /> I <br /> 3. The City will continue to be involved in the Metro Section 8 Rent Assistance Program. <br /> Depending on the availability of funds, the City will participate in and expand its <br /> involvement in this program. <br /> 4. Assure that the City of New Brighton considers the need for housing for low and <br /> moderate income families when determining the use of land to be redeveloped. <br /> 5. Provide at least ten percent (10%) of new subsidized dwelling units in a 3 or more <br /> bedroom size to meet the needs of larger families for this type of housing. <br /> 6. Use public financing alternatives to assist with the cost of building construction, <br /> operation or maintenance of subsidized housing. <br /> POLICIES: HOUSING AFFORDABLE TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS <br /> 1. Continue to meet the Metropolitan Council's goal for providing housing affordable to <br /> low and moderate income persons. <br /> 2. Establish a New Brighton position on housing for the elderly that <br /> • is considered an essential element of New Brighton's housing needs <br /> • there are locations within New Brighton that are suited uniquely for such housing <br />