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_,_ __,. u.~_- ._-. ...~._..-.,",.-.,--.:"Xi=-'''-- ....- . ""':'.., (5. \ ~- 1<1 result of the signifiCllllt growth occurring in the Redwood Shores area. RWC is now nearing builci-out, with less land available for new do. velopment. However, RWC's Community Development Services Department cxpcc.'"'I significant inc:reascs in multiple- family housing via redevelopment in the downtown arCli and new projects east of Highway 101. From 2000 to 2620, RWC expectS a 63.3 pcroentincIease in multiple- family dwelling units. This compares with only a 1.9 percent increase in single-family units over the same period. The water use forecasts are based on Dormal1ocal weather conditions. Actual future water use will vary with abnormal temperature:and rainfall. but this evaluation suggests that annual water demand only varies by +1- 2 percent bccauseoflocal weather. This stability is largely a result of stability in local tempera~ on an annual basis. Swings in water demand are much more impacted by perceptions of water supply drought in the Retch Retchy water system, such as those experienced in 1976rl7 and 1991. This evaluation also explores the i$suc of water uscintensification. Rapid increases in real estate prices aud rents can cause some water use customers to use existing space more intensively (e.g., more persons per square foot). Over 1997 to 2000, analysis shows RWC bas experienced some water use intensification. However, it is difficult to predict the future trend of intensification. Hence, ' the forecast.sgenerated here assume that the jl intensification levels experienced in 2000 will remain constant over our 20-yearp1lllming t I' horizon. !; '-', Exhibit 1. Base Water Use Forecast 1'.000 '..000 I .._I I 12....1 i \ _ ....0,000 .-....,_... I .. ! . .. 1,000 -;-- , ..... ..... ..... >r ...._. 1811> '01' '''0 ,. ,.10 '8" :coo .... .... Zot' "20 lIl>H Page 2 -~-~,._.,,^,,.__.~--~~~,",,,,,,.