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<br />[IDOOfA\~W\ <br />lAi l1agfJ 3 <br /> <br /> <br />Housing Plan <br /> <br />Redwood City's long-term housing goa'l is to facilitate and encourage <br />housing that fulfills the diverse needs of the community. The City is <br />committed to providing safe and sanitary housing opportunities in <br />suitable locations for all segments of the population. <br /> <br />The Housing Plan identifies long-term' housing goals and shorter-term <br />policies to address the identified housing needs. The goals and policies <br />are implemented through a series of housing programs. Programs <br />identify specific actions the City will undertake toward putting each goal <br />and policy into action. <br /> <br />The goals, policies, and program's build upon the identified housing <br />needs in the community, constraints confronting the City, and resources <br />available to address the housing needs. This Plan will guide City housing <br />policy through the 2009-2014 planning period. Redwood City's housing <br />goals, policies, and programs address the six major housing needs <br />identified by State law: <br /> <br />. Maintain and preserve the existing affordable housing stock <br />. Assist in the development of affordable housing <br />. Identify adequate sites to achieve a variety and diversity of <br />housing <br />. Remove constraints to housing development <br />. Promote equal housing opportunity <br />. Provide programs to meet other identified housing needs <br /> <br />Tbe City's Housing and Human Concerns Committee provides guidance <br />on housing policies and programs. The Committee's goal is to advocate <br />the improvement of the quality of life for Redwood City citizens and to <br />ensure that housing and human considerations, as set forth in the <br />General Plan, are given adequate consideration in physical and <br />economic decision making. The Committee encourages social <br />responsiveness in legislation, zoning, police powers, and recreation <br />programs. <br /> <br />Redwood City takes a comprehensive approach to housing planning. <br />Housing, land use, economic development, and transportation policies <br />work together to address the total housing need in Redwood City. The <br />General Plan Implementation Plan illustrates the interconnectedness of <br />planning for each of these categories. <br /> <br />"p~nI..~.iI=1II'j"!J <br /> <br />an Page <br /> <br />i--. <br />