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6.0. - Page 75 of 179 <br />Housing Market Analysis <br />MA -05 Overview <br />Housing Market Analysis Overview: <br />A community's housing stock is defined as the collection of all housing units located within the <br />jurisdiction. The characteristics of the housing stock, including growth, tenure, vacancy rates, age, <br />condition, and cost are important in determining the housing need for the community. This section <br />details the housing stock characteristics of Redwood City in an attempt to identify how well the current <br />housing stock meets the needs of the current and future residents. A continuing priority in Redwood <br />City is enhancing and maintaining quality of life for our residents. Quality of life in Redwood City can be <br />influenced by the extent of housing problems experienced, including the condition of housing, <br />overcrowding issues, and overpayment. In addition, broadband needs and vulnerability to natural <br />hazard risks. <br />In collaboration with the County of San Mateo, the City participates in San Mateo County Public WIFI. <br />This project provides the infrastructure so that all residents have equal access to online resources to <br />supporting the shared vision of a healthy, safe, prosperous, livable, environmentally conscious, and <br />collaborative community. In addition to servicing unserved and underserved communities with public <br />Wifi. There are currently 19 access points in Redwood City with more coming to narrow the digital <br />divide. <br />The City of Redwood City also collaborates with the County of San Mateo with the Regional Hazard Plan <br />for emergency response. The City of Redwood City has also integrated hazard mitigation into the <br />General Plan Safety Element, including specific initiatives on hazard mitigation planning updates, hazard <br />risks, and associated objectives. <br />Consolidated Plan REDWOOD CITY 69 <br />OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) <br />431 <br />