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~ Although the new Comprehensive Plan is much kinder to the Arden Manor community than the 1998 Comp Plan, there is still much room for improvement. It just doesn't seem to be sensitive to the plight of our residents. The new Comp Plan sees Arden Manor as an "important supply of affordable housing." We're not a commodity, we are a community! Duane Sheaser and I attended all the Comp Plan community meetings. There was a Jot of discussion about what we wanted for the future for Arden Hilts. Many talked of bike paths and green areas, a transit system, park and ride areas, community centers, etc. There was no talk of affordable housing. Arden Manor is the only affordable housing in Arden Hills, which is far behind on its commitment to build affordable housing units. Were it not for Arden Manor, Arden Hills would have little to no affordable housing units. I think much more effort and discussion should be expended in striving to maintain Arden Manor. Much progress has been made since 1998, when the concensus was "it is anticipated this area will be considered for redevelopment If Most of this progress has been made in the last year when Arden Hills discovered that there are actually people living in this community and they care about their homes and their neighborhoods. The 2008 Comp Plan touches on "affordable housing units. If For single family homes, I believe the prices start out at around $250,000 (TeMP). This is not affordable housing for many, many people. Townhomes are mentioned. For many this is nothing but expensive, glorified apartment living. Though many may not like it, manufactured housing is perfect for many others. It is affordable home ownership. It affords the privacy of a single family dwelling. The small yards are a bonus for senior citizens who like taking care of a yard, but have downsized to something manageable. Instead of Arden Manor being the main "supplier" of truly affordable housing, perhaps more attention should be paid to the next "supply" and where it will come from. Thank you 0-uP~ ~J ~ C~ /J /l ) ~~~ 7r~~ /U-d-. L/~ .