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Goals and 8.A. - Page 19 <br /> Policies 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 2 3 H O U S I <br /> City is in the process of developing a community benefits <br /> program called "Partnership RWC" (See Program H -14). The goal <br /> of this program is to have a menu of benefits for the Redwood <br /> City community associated with new development in the City. <br /> These benefits may come in the form of housing stock for all <br /> income levels, infrastructure improvements, recreational and <br /> social services, or other services needed in the Redwood City <br /> community. In the meantime, the City is also participating in the <br /> countywide nexus study to consider appropriate affordable <br /> housing impact fees, commercial linkage fees, and determine a <br /> nexus for an affordable housing requirement. The nexus study <br /> will help identify the needs and inform the new Partnership <br /> RWC program. <br /> Objective: <br /> • Participate in the countywide nexus study to determine a <br /> nexus and appropriate fees. Invite the public to attend <br /> public meetings to discuss the results of the nexus study. <br /> Consider results of the study in development of the new <br /> Partnership RWC program. <br /> Complete nexus study by 2015 and adopt related <br /> policies, as appropriate, by 2016 (Immediate) <br /> Responsible Community Development; City Manager <br /> Office <br /> Funding Sources: General Fund <br /> Program H -4: Adequate Sites to Meet Regional Fair Share of Housing <br /> Growth. The General Plan Built Environment Element allows a <br /> variety of housing types, with densities ranging from one to <br /> seven units per acre in low- density residential areas, up to 60 <br /> units per acre in some mixed -use areas, and even above that in <br /> Downtown. In support of this Housing Element update, the City <br /> developed a parcel- specific inventory of sites suitable for future <br /> residential development under the General Plan. <br /> The majority of sites identified allow higher- density residential <br /> and mixed -use development, located near transit stops, in <br /> Precise Plan areas, or on key commercial and transportation <br /> corridors. Transportation costs are often the second highest <br /> household cost, after housing costs. Thus, locating new housing <br /> in areas that provide access to the most cost - effective <br /> transportation modes (e.g. walking, cycling, and transit) further <br /> supports housing affordability. In addition to sites identified, <br /> some potential also exists in higher- density neighborhoods for <br /> gagn Redwood City General Plan <br />