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barriers to higher density housing and to make provision for a full ran e of <br />g <br />housing options. <br />These policies direct that higher densities should be allowed at various locations within the urban <br />area to prolong the life of the current urban growth boundary. They also point to other wa s to <br />. Y <br />increase density such as in-fill and redevelopment. Policy 13 calls for review of zonin and <br />g <br />development regulations to ensure that barriers to higher density are removed and a full ran e of <br />. g <br />housing options are provided. <br />The next section is Housing Type and Tenure which contains the following policies, anion <br />g <br />others; <br />Policy 16 Provide opportunities for a full range of choice in housing type, densi , <br />tY <br />size, cost, and location. <br />Policy 19 Encourage home ownership of all housing types, particularly for <br />low-income households. <br />These policies provide direction for meeting the varied housing needs of the Metro area in terms <br />of housing type, density, cost, and location, As our population changes over time, havin a <br />. g <br />variety of housing types will be necessary to meet the needs of all residents of the Metra area. <br />The next section covers Design and Mixed with the following policies: <br />Policy 21 Expand opportunities for a mix of uses in newly developing areas and <br />existing neighborhoods through Local zoning and development regulations. <br />Policy 22 Reduce impacts of higher density residential and mixed use development <br />on surrounding uses by considering site, landscape, and architectural <br />design standards or guidelines in local zoning and development <br />regulations. <br />Mixed use development presidential with commercial or office} has the potential to reduce <br />impacts on the transportation system by minimizing or eliminating automobile trips, It has the <br />prospect to create more functional and walkable neighborhoods. while people generally are <br />open to the concept of higher density, they are still concerned about how density and mixed use <br />development will affect their neighborhood in terms of design, increased traffic, and activity. <br />Standards on siting and use and design review as called for in the above policy 22 are seen as <br />ways to mitigate negative impacts. <br />The next section concerns Existing Housing Supply and Neighborhoods and the following policy <br />gives direction for this critical area of housing: <br />9 - Findings in Support of Metro Plan Amendments <br />