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2 ~ $ 'I he ~~illage 1'rojc~ct ~'an>>alents on the C)r.~~t~ge Cou.t~ty Comprehensive Plan Update Draft 2 <br />The County supports an array of affordable <br />and workforce housing initiatives, designed <br />to support non-profit organizations, make <br />use of state and federal funds, and provide <br />housing opportunities for County residents. <br />By providing additional affordable housing <br />initiatives within the County, opportunities <br />for living and working in proximity increase. <br />The County is actively pursuing options to <br />provide residential opportunities for <br />homeless individuals and families, <br />contributing to the area's strong emphasis on <br />social equity. . <br />1.3.3. LAND USE <br />Mixed-use districts are being actively <br />encouraged, and locations for new mixed-use <br />centers are being identified; providing live- <br />distance, or accessible by transit, from the <br />places they work, shop, learn and play. <br />Housing options sliould be dense enough to <br />support public transportation. <br />The County supports an array of affordable, <br />i~ workforce housing initiatives; designed <br />to support non-profit organizations, make <br />use of state and federal funds, and provide <br />housing opportunities for County residents <br />and workers. <br />By providing additional affordable housing <br />initiatives within the County, opportunities <br />for living and working in proximity increase. <br />The County is actively pursuing options to <br />provide residential opportunities for <br />homeless individuals and families, <br />contributing to the area's strong emphasis on <br />social equity. <br />1.3.4: LAND USE <br />Land use is instrumental in the reduction of <br />carbon emissions. Transportation energy is <br />greatly reduced by aggregating facilities so <br />that people carz walk or bike or take public <br />transit to most if rzot all daily activities. <br />Vertical development forms reduce the <br />footprint of the built environment, <br />conserving energy and mitigating impacts <br />on natural systems: "Green" building <br />standards can further help to conserve <br />energy arzd resources. <br />[Repositioned paragraph from bottom of section <br />to here) <br />Siting "Growth <br />Opportunity Areas" near transit comdors <br />and along major thoroughfares will <br />encourage more public transportation use by <br />County residents and workers. <br />Actively encouraging mixed-use districts <br />and identifying mixed-use centers that <br />provide live-work-shop opportunities will <br />Page 5 July 11, 2008 <br />