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Economic Prosperity and Affordability

5-Year Action Plan

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Housing strategy: Develop and implement a Citywide
PHB, BPS
Housing Strategy for all levels of housing. This should include
an estimate of housing needs, strategies to create new rental
and home ownership opportunities in “high opportunity” areas
— those that already have infrastructure to support household
success, such as quality active transportation, high-performing
schools, commercial centers and recreation facilities. Address
resource development, equity initiatives such as increased use
of minority contractors, and alignment with other community
services for low- and moderate-income residents.

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Affordable housing supply: Retain affordable housing
supply by preserving properties that receive federal and
state housing subsidies. Increase the supply by building new
affordable housing in high opportunity areas. Improve the
physical accessibility and visit-ability of the affordable units to
best meet the needs of all demographics.

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Remove barriers to affordable housing: Remove barriers
PHB, Nonprofits
to affordable housing for low-wage workers, elders and people
with disabilities, and other low-income households through
implementation of the Fair Housing Action Plan, housing
placement services, and programs to overcome housing
discrimination and bring violators to justice.
PHB, Nonprofits

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Equity in neighborhood change: Use neighborhood
planning and development programs to help minority and
low-income people stay in their homes and neighborhoods.
Raise community awareness of existing programs to prevent
eviction and foreclosure.

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Equity in home ownership: Support programs that move
people of color into home ownership and develop clear
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