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EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 7. The population of the Everett Planning Area will increase from approximately 131,003 in 2001 to approximately 167,519 in 2025, for a net gain of 36,516 persons. This will result in the need for approximately 22,577 additional housing units in the planning area from 1990 to 2012. 8. The Buildable Lands analysis indicates that approximately 18,605 dwelling units could be constructed in the Planning Area assuming that existing trends continue. To achieve the construction of more dwelling units, the City will have to take actions in certain focus areas to encourage redevelopment to occur faster than anticipated and to encourage higher densities than are currently being achieved. Examples of actions the City could take include expanding the multiple family tax credit boundaries; providing parks, street trees, and other amenities; and modifying design standards. IV. Goal, Objectives and Policies The following section contains the goal, objectives and policies for the Housing Element of the Everett Growth Management Comprehensive Plan. The statements of"goals, objectives and policies" are intended to guide the public and those who make decisions about our future. Goals are broad statements of the community's desires. The objective statements are more descriptive and imply actions or programs that will move the City toward attainment of the goal. The policy statements describe specific actions to be undertaken for the City to realize the objectives and goals. Goal 4.0 The goal of the Housing Element is to provide sufficient housing opportunities to meet the needs of present and future residents of Everett for housing that is decent, safe, accessible, attractive and affordable. A. Housing Types Objective 4.1 The City shall promote a wide variety of housing choices within the Everett Planning Area. Policy 4.1.1 The City shall consider changes to the Land Use Map designations and Policies of the Land Use Element as needed to provide for a wide range of housing types in each planning subarea and to accommodate the projected population and household income levels for the entire Everett Planning Area. Policy 4.1.2 The City shall promote housing alternatives to the large lot single family detached dwelling and large apartment complexes. Policy 4.1.3 The City shall discourage the conversion of residentially zoned areas to commercial or industrial zoning. Changes of land use designation from residential to non- residential use shall be consistent with the criteria specified in the Land Use Element. Policy 4.1.4 The City shall ensure that fair and equal access to housing is provided for all citizens. HOUSING ELEMENT 10