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Land Use Analysis and Plan Housing Plan Total New Housing The Metropolitan Council has forecast an increase of approximately 900 housing units between the years 2000 and 2030. The 798 housing units constructed or approved at Silver Lake Village will, when complete by 2010, have moved the City most of the way toward that number. As discussed above, the current mix of housing includes a relatively high number of rental apartments across the city. However, the community could probably absorb a more owner - occupied townhouses and luxury condominium apartments. These should be in small, well- designed projects that complement nearby single - family homes and create walkable districts. The city's fine image and convenient location support the demand for new, upscale housing units. Because the city is fully developed, additional housing would have to occur through redevelopment. Potential locations for such change may include the vicinity of Silver Lake Village (6.5 acres planned for higher density housing), the Kenzie Terrace corridor (22.5 acres for higher density housing), the northeast industrial area (3 acres of higher density housing), and smaller sites along arterial roads such as Stinson Boulevard, 37" Avenue or 39`" Avenue east of Silver Lake Road (approximately one acre for higher density housing). As noted in Table 2 -6, the anticipated density for this higher density housing development is 25 to 40 units per acre. New Affordable Housing Objective: The Twin Cities Metropolitan Council has set a numeric objective of 312 new affordable housing units for St. Anthony between the years 2011 and 2020.4 This objective was based on three factors: • Proximity of low -wage jobs compared to the number of low- income workers • The community's percentage of affordable housing units • The community's level of transit service. All of the additional housing units forecast by the City are expected to be attached units, which may aid affordability. The City of St. Anthony acknowledges its share of the regional need for low- and moderate - income housing. And, as a participant in the Metropolitan Livable 4 Source: "2011 — 2020 Allocation of Affordable Housing Need by City," Twin Cities Metropolitan Council, July 2006. City of St. Anthony Vi/ /age 2 -32