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5 <br /> Project pays property taxes3 2 <br /> Project repays bond funds(principal only)' 3 <br /> Project repays bond funds(principal and interest)3 10 <br /> Project is mixed-income, meaning it serves more than one income category <br /> (including market-rate)and minimizes geographic concentration of affordable units 10 <br /> Project is mixed-use, meaning it includes non-residential uses that offer access to <br /> employment,daily needs, and health and human services 10 <br /> 3These criteria are not applicable to nonprofit sponsored projects <br /> 4. Building and Site Design (20 points): <br /> Scoring Criteria Maximum Points <br /> Project incorporates sustainable design elements, such as smaller building sizes, use <br /> of local/recycled building materials, energy efficient features, LED lighting, water <br /> conservation fixtures,efficient HVAC systems,etc. 5 <br /> (for energy efficient features,the project meets or exceeds the NC Housing Finance <br /> Agency's energy efficiency criteria) <br /> Project provides handicap accessibility and/or incorporates Universal Design 3 <br /> Additional points may be awarded for building and site design based on <br /> functionality, maintenance, and dispersal 2 <br /> Project incorporates sustainable community and environmental design elements, <br /> such as flexible lot design, low impact development,storm water controls, reduced <br /> impervious surface areas, natural or drought-resistant landscaping or any additional 5 <br /> element that would serve to minimize negative environmental impacts, as Orange <br /> County regulations allow <br /> Project is connected to water and sewer service,will connect to existing service,or <br /> will use a community well and sewer system consistent with water and sewer 5 <br /> boundary agreements and local standards <br /> 5. Community Design(20 points): <br /> Scoring Criteria Maximum Points <br /> Project contributes to a mix of housing within an existing neighborhood 3 <br /> Additional points may be awarded for building appearance,quality of construction, <br /> compatibility with surrounding housing,ability to foster a sense of a secure <br /> community,and contribution to neighborhood revitalization and or affordable 5 <br /> housing preservation (details must be provided by applicant) <br /> Project is accessible to services such as healthcare,schools,grocery shopping,etc. 4 <br /> Public transportation,to include a bus route or on-demand service(or equivalent) <br /> and related facilities are available(e.g., bus shelters, accessible stops,etc.) 5 <br /> Project is located in an area of the county traditionally underserved by housing <br /> development 3 <br />