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10.2In addition, the HRA Housing Plan goals developed in 2003 include the following: 1.Provide a balance of housing in price and product type to meet life cycle needs of the community a.Preserving existing housing and develop new housing in partnership with federal, state and regional agencies and non-profit community groups and businesses. b.Providing a link between Roseville seniors moving out of existing single family homes with young families for first time purchase option while providing alternate housing for those seniors to enable them to remain a vital part of the community. c.Prohibiting Intrusion of Incompatible Land Uses to Preserve Neighborhoods d.Developing and promoting programs that provide choice and diversity in the housing stock to include a variety of affordable housing options. 2.Promote Roseville as a safe community with a positive quality of life and a sense of community by: a.Providing information regarding the importance of quality and diverse housing opportunities and close-knit neighborhoods to foster a sense of community. b.Increasing awareness of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority to all levels of the community both internally and externally. c.Increasing awareness of housing programs and the services of the Housing Resource Center that is available to Roseville residents and property owners. d.Partnering with police, fire, neighboring cities, school districts, non-profits and consumers to foster a better overall quality of life in the region. e.Promoting that Roseville has quality and safe police, fire and ambulance services. f.Ensuring that residents have appropriate links to services throughout the community. 11.Roseville Senior Housing Linkage Program Roseville has a high demand for senior housing as noted in its Senior Market Feasibility Study conducted in 1998. According to the study, Roseville’s current senior housing is fully occupied but only 25 percent of those occupants are previous Roseville residents. The other 75 percent of the occupants come from the St. Paul area and northern suburbs. Roseville is attractive for seniors due to its safety, accessibility to services, and the convenience provided by the Roseville Circulator from senior housing to those services. Roseville and the 35W Corridor Coalition Communities have seen a tremendous increase in senior population from 1990-1999. Over 50% of the head of households in Roseville are now over age 55. According to the 1998 senior study DRAFT MARCH 10, 2004 12