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Attachment A ~ Metropolitan Council ~ Improve regional competitiveness in a global economy Family Affordable Housing Program (F AHP) Unit Location Criteria Units. being acquired by the Metropolitan Council for the F AHP will adhere to the following location criteria as a general guide for development. These criteria are established to focus efforts of the Metropolitan Council staff and its agents in placing the F AHP units in participating communiti~s within Anoka, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties. 1) All units created under the F AHP will be located outside of Minority and Poverty Concentrated Areas as prescribed in the Hollman Consent Decree, unless specifically agreed upon by all parties to the Consent Decree. 2) To the extent practicable, F AHP units will be located within ~ mile of public transportation opportunities and/or in communities with local public transportation services. These opportunities may consist of bus stops or routes, local dial-a-ride programs, transit hubs, LRT '-stations, or other public transportation programs as may be provided by the-Iocal or regional jurisdiction. . 3) To the ~xtent practiCable, FAHP units will be located: near education~ opportunities' ~or children.' These opportunities may include public or private elementary, middle or senior high schools, preschools, or other specialized learning centersj that may benefit residents of the units. When possible, units should be located within walking distance of educational facilities. 4) To the extent practicable, FAHP units will be located within walking distance of daycare facilities, including commercial or licensed home daycare providers. 5) To the extent practicable, FAHP units will be located in communities experiencing entry- level job growth and to the extent possible near employment opportunities for residents. 6) To the extent practicable, F AHP units will be located within Y2 mile of neighborhood services such as grocery or convenience stores. 7) To the extent practicable, F AHP units will be located within two miles of regional shopping and services, including grocery, banking, medical, dental, clothing and other services. 8) To the extent practicable, FAHP units will be located near social service centers and job training centers. 9) To the extent practicable, F AHP units will be located near recreational facilities such as parks, trail ways, bike paths, ball fields, tennis courts, community centers, playgrounds, ice rinks, etc.