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As noted above, Whiteaker is generally a fully developed neighborhood that has achieved the broad objectives of a compact growth form. To retain the special character of the neighborhood, substantial or significantly higher increases in residential density maybe inappropriate except in selected areas of the neighborhood. 5. The whiteaker Plan contains policies to preserve existing residential housing stock through a variety of mechanisms, especially in areas planned for continued residential use. Although there are Metro Plan policies that encourage new residential development in and near downtown, there is also a policy encouraging higher density residential development near employment centers throughout the metropolitan area. The Metro Plan did not assume that all higher density would occur in and near downtown. In addition, when taking into account other Metro Plan policies to preserve a mixture of housing, the whiteaker Plan is found consistent with the following objectives and policies as it includes areas in whiteaker suitable for an increase in density and also identifies areas where the existing density will be maintained. "Provide residential areas that offer a variety of housing densities, types, sizes, costs, and locations, to meet projected demand." tCbj. 2, page III-A-30} "Continue to utilize existing large, vacant or nearly vacant parcels for residential proj ects that require such parcels; for example, planned-unit developments, multi- familydevelopments, and mobile home parks." ~~bj . d, page III-A-4} "Encourage conservation of existing housing by rehabilitation of substandard units and other methods, such as relocation of existing structures and conversion of nonresidential structures to residential use, provided such actions reflect planned densities for the subj ect area." ~Ob j . 8, page III-A-4} "Encourage a variety of new residential development in and near the downtown area." Policy 17, page III-A-6} "Conserve the metropolitan area's existing supply of sound housing in stable neighborhoods in residentially planned areas through code enforcement, appropriate zoning, rehabilitation programs, and by discouraging conversion to nonresidential use." Policy ~0, page III-A-d} "Encourage a mixture of dwelling unit types in appropriate areas." Policy 21, page III-A-6} "Encourage higher density residential development near industrial and commercial centers throughout the metropolitan area." Policy 3 0, page III-A-7} Exhibit C. Findings of Consistency Page S