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What can the school districts do to better anticipate demographic trends, the rate of demographic change, and plan for facilities that will meet the trends and changes? • Many seniors will be moving from their homes in the next 10 to 15 years. • The Roseville District is seeing increasing diversity i I � cultural, racial, and social backgrounds. Both schools districts tailor programs to meet changing demographics, examples include pre-kindergarten programs that educational and safe places for kids; advanced placement programs for student in middle school; community education programs for adults wanting to learn Englis�z as a second language and to retrain for the changing job market. The Roseville School District maintaius facilities that are couununify amenities, such as the Pairview Community Center. They ��eed outside iinancial help r�i maintaining and services such a facility. Possible Solutions Programs for Young Families No interest loans or loans with interest payment at time of resale—loans cauId be used to help young families upgrade or remodel the "Roseville Rambler." • City could offer subsidies to young fainilies to do their own kitchen and bath upgrades if they are buying their houses from seniors. Promote existing programs for first-time homebuyers so they are better known. Programs for Seniors • Develop programs that educate seniors about the value of their homes and how to maximize their profit when they se1� their homes. • Develop subsidies for seniors to improve their homes for Jl it � young famiIy market, especially adding a fourth bedroom, a family room, and a garage expansion. Supportive Public Policy and Planning ■ City Council could chan�e its decision-making strategies to include long-term investments as well as short-term gains. � City could place a moratorium on building housing types that aren't as attractive to young families. . City could adopt land use strategies that will address the needs of residents 10 years from now. _ � City could subsidize developments that create walIcable neighborhoods with a"small town" feel. (The City needs to be competitive with attractive residential neighborhoods in Minneapolis and St. Paul.) _ F City could support development of one-story townhomes targets for young seniors —this would encourage tI�ese seniors to move out of housing that would be attractive "move- up" housing. F Ciiy could encourage subdivision of large lots to make space for new houses. • City should keep programs simple yet flexible so they can meet the full-range of lifecycle housing needs. �