| If we... |
Then voters,
local planners,
policy-makers & regulators will... |
Then voters,
local planners,
policy-makers & regulators will... |
...and philanthropists, United Ways, foundations, employers, and financial institutions will... |
Resulting in... |
| Create broad-based strategic partnerships that include businesses |
| Gather and disseminate information; involve the media |
| Provide and link planners to technical assistance, consultation, and advice |
| Convene decision-makers regionally |
| Endorse projects that foster postive growth |
| Engage communities by helping them envision a positive future |
| Track community progress and share information |
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| Understand the relationship between the housing supply and overall economic vitality |
| Understand importance of increasing housing supply; having a variety of housing options; and encouraging sustainable development |
| Know what specific policies, procedures, regulations, incentives, etc. will foster sustainable development |
| Understand how their community's needs and decisions impact and are impacted by the needs and decisions of the region. |
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| Create and implement policies that support an increase in the amount and variety of types of housing options |
| Create financial incentives |
| Streamline local review processes |
| Adopt master plans that foster sustainable development practices |
| Use property tax and land trust policies to support positive growth |
| Increase supply by donating land |
| Provide money for planning and zoning |
| Use influence to reduce public fear of appropriate, well-planned growth |
| Advocate for state legislation |
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| Create housing trust funds and provide low-interest loans |
| Fund workforce housing networks |
| Land-bank; donate/bargain sale land |
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| Bigger supply of housing in the state |
| Enough types of housing so that residents at every income level have decent, affordable housing options |
| Communities and housing created in ways that reflect sustainable development principles and practices |
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| Quality of Life: Our residents will be able to live in the communities within which they work |
| Jobs and Economic Development: Our employers will be able to hire and retain the workers they need to sustain and grow their businesses. |
| Healthy and Livable Communities: Our communities will be livable, walkable, and sustainable |
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