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4. Promote development patterns and densities that link housing with services and facilities, employment areas and all forms of transportation, particularly future public transit and non - motorized forms of transportation. Objectives: • Support residential development that makes efficient use of available land with adequate public infrastructure. Provide opportunities for housing affordable to low- and moderate -income residents in areas that are conveniently located and accessible to places of employment, commercial areas, public uses, and future transportation facilities. • Locate higher density residential uses near the Highway 61 corridor where future mass transit is possible. 5. Ensure that all housing and neighborhoods within the City are well maintained. Objectives: • Support local programs that provide financial assistance for maintenance and rehabilitation of older and lower cost housing. • Encourage programs and activities that support the physical enhancement and maintenance of neighborhoods. • Encourage and expand projects that enhance the infrastructure within older neighborhoods, such as the street reconstruction program HUW 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 6. Support strong, vibrant neighborhoods throughout the City. Objectives: • Encourage methods of subdivision design to protect and enhance environmental features and amenities. • Create and strengthen the appearance of City gateways and key transportation corridors through streetscaping, design standards, zoning, trails, lighting, sidewalks, signage, and other tools. • Develop and enforce design, performance, development and site planning standards, incentives and resources to ensure quality development. • Create a high-quality neighborhood environment in every development throughout the community. 7. Promote pedestrian -friendly neighborhoods. Objectives: • Encourage the integration of multi -modal access including parking, sidewalks, bike paths, and park and rides within new developments. • Enhance and maintain design standards that support a livable, pedestrian -friendly community. • Ensure that residential neighborhoods have adequate access to parks and trails and that parks and green space are integrated into developments. • Create connections between neighborhoods, parks and business to promote a walkable community. • Encourage development in Downtown Hugo to provide living, shopping and work opportunities to residents. HOUSING 8A