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I 2~ .-.,... .1 - I ~~ I I - , ....,. I HousingGoals and Benchmarks How to Use the Index . Preparing Action Plans The agreed-upon goals should be considered in the preparatiDn of aetion plans by a community. The I action plan should be based on a comparison of its index tD the benchmarks for each of the six measures across the three categories (affordability, life-cycle and density). There are three possible situations for I each measure: the index is lower than the benchmark range, within the benchmark range, or above the benchmark range. -I In eaeh case where an index is below the benchmark range, the city's action plan should set forth imple- mentation aetivities that will help it move towards the benchmark. For example, if a city has multifamily I housing density that is below the benchmark range, it should consider actiDns such as increasing the density allowed in future develDpment, imposing a minimum density standard, and/or creating incentives to encourage higher density development, such as density bonuses in a Planned Unit Development Ordi- . nance. If an index is within the benchmark range, the city should plan actions to maintain its position within the I range. For example, if a city has an owner/renter mix that is within the benchmark range its plan might be a review of land use plans for future development to assure there is sufficient land for development of the types of housing that would keep the city within the range. I If an index is above the benchmark range, the city's objecti ve should be to stay within the range. For example, if a eity has a percentage of single family housing valued below $1 15,000 that is above its I benchmark range, it can increase the amount of higher priced housing in the commuity as long as it does not result in the affordable ownership percent falling below the benchmarks. I . goals,pm5 8.16/95 -. - j --------