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Image Placeholder 86HOUSING2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only A2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only A2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE A2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 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 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�