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EXHIBIT 1: Chapter 4 Housing Element; IV. Goal, Objectives and Policies Policy 4.8.io Promote awareness of universal Policy 4.8.2 Continue to make use of available design improvements that increase housing public and private resources to subsidize housing accessibility. costs for low income households and special needs populations within the Everett Planning Area,within Policy 4.8.11 Implement, as much as possible, the financial capabilities of the city. the Community Streets Initiatives recommendations to help homeless. Policy 4.8.3 Develop strategies to disperse subsidized rental housing equitably throughout the Policy 4.8.12 Ensure the zoning code provides Everett Planning Area and to expand geographic opportunities for specific types of special needs housing choices for low-and moderate-income housing such as,but not limited to,adult family households.ensure that not more than 20%of the homes,assisted living facilities,senior citizen rental housing within any census tract is housing,supportive housing and temporary shelter government subsidized for households at or below housing. Continually monitor and update 50%of the ar median income. definitions of existing housing types and add new Polic 8. Continue to coordinate with types of housing for the special needs population as Y4 4 Snohomish County and the other cities in the county necessary. to plan for low income and special needs housing Policy 4.8.13 Include housing for low income within each community throughout the county,and and special needs populations in planned targeted to prevent the further concentration of such housing within the Everett Planning Area. areas. Policy 4.8.5 Work with social service and non- profit agencies to effectively provide the services required for low-income households and special needs populations,within the financial capabilities of the city. Policy 4.8.6 Review existing programs and/or establish new programs for assisting low income households and special needs populations to afford safe and decent housing,within the financial capabilities of the city. Policy 4.8.7 Cooperate with other local governments, non-profit housing providers,and housing authorities to develop a 10-year plan to assist homeless persons find permanent housing, within the financial capabilities of the city. Policy 4.8.8 Support local and regional efforts to prevent homelessness,and provide a range of housing options and support efforts to move homeless persons and families to long term financial independence. Policy 4.8.9 Collaborate with other jurisdictions and social service organizations in efforts to obtain funds and operate emergency shelters and day centers that address homelessness. 2