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j Age Distribution and Housing Preferences Table 4.7 . Generall students, livin with Generally renters Tical first-time home bu er Move-up home buyer market Empty-nesters, may move to smaller housing Young Seniors, variety of housing options Older Seniors, often needing services and housing options '%QI<' AGE ~;:'_,,;,'i;" ~eor_,.,._,..-"_,.>0,,...' 30.3 8.6 12.8 23.9 12.8 521 546 5.7 5.9 9,199 100 Source: 1990 U.S. Census j The demand for housing is also influenced by the balance of employment and households. Reasonable opportunities should exist for people to work and live within the City. As the TCAAP area develops, there may be a greater number of employees than population. Employment levels are expected to increase from 10,637 in 1996 to 17, 100 in 2020, while population is expected to increase from 9,560 to 11,800 (Metropolitan Council estimates). This may lead to increasing housing costs and demand as a growing number of employees look for housing within the City. Livable Communities Program \ The City of Arden Hills has established affordable and 'life-cycle' housing goals I as allowed by the Livable Communities Act, as shown in Table 4.8. The I Metropolitan Livable Communities Act was adopted to meet the regional housing i needs for people of all age categories and to offer locational choice for people of all income levels. . The goals adopted will only apply to the TCAAP area because the southern portion ofthe City is essentially fully developed. The goals should also be periodically reviewed and adjusted based on changing circumstances and market conditions. The City will evaluate how each proposed development contributes to these goals in relation to surrounding land uses, the housing stock, market conditions, and natural features. .I .. City of Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan - 1998 Housing Page 36