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7 <br /> ►, III. Design (10 points) <br /> The quality of the design of the site plan and housing units, with respect to <br /> attractive appearance, functionality, and compatibility with the surrounding <br /> area. <br /> ➢ If the project is designed to be energy efficient according to the NC <br /> Housing Finance Agency Energy Efficiency Criteria, 5 points will be <br /> awarded. (See Attachment I for NCHFA Energy Standards) <br /> ➢ If the project fits well into the surrounding area in terms of building <br /> style, design, and materials, 5 points will be awarded. <br /> ➢ (BONUS) If the project meets the accessibility needs of persons with <br /> disabilities, 5 points will be awarded. <br /> IV. Community Sponsorship / Support (10 points) <br /> The degree to which the sponsoring organization demonstrates plans for <br /> strong community participation throughout the development of a project. <br /> ➢ If the applicant coordinated its application with other organizations to <br /> compliment and/or support the proposed project, 4 points will be <br /> awarded. <br /> ➢ If the applicant involved the intended beneficiaries of the project in the <br /> development of the application, 2 points will be awarded. <br /> ➢ If the applicant demonstrates that it has been actively involved, or if not <br /> currently active, the steps it will take to become actively involved in the <br /> Community's Consolidated Planning process to identify and address a <br /> housing need / problem that is related in whole or part, directly or <br /> indirectly to the proposed project, 2 points will be awarded. <br /> ➢ If the applicant developed or plans to develop linkages with other <br /> activities, programs or projects related to the proposed project (i.e. <br /> support services) to coordinate its activities so solutions are holistic and <br /> comprehensive, 2 points will be awarded. <br /> ➢ (BONUS) If the applicant will involve persons with disabilities in the <br /> development and operation of the project, 2 points will be awarded. <br /> V. Project Feasibility (15 points) <br /> The degree to which the project has the following characteristics: <br /> cohesiveness; timeliness with regard to construction scheduling; zoning <br /> 12/01/98 <br />