Agenda - Council Work Session - 03/26/2013

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3) Encourage redevelopment where land is underutilized. n Goal 3: Maintain and improve the housing stock to preserve the character and quality of existing neighborhoods. [Describe how your project will use one of the following implementation strategies to achieve this goal. Word limit = 500 words] Implementation Strategies 1) Encourage the development of homeowner's associations or common interest communities for areas of older multifamily housing and new subdivisions of smaller lot neighborhoods. 2) Develop and maintain a close relationship with existing homeowner's associations. 3) Investigate the creation of a homeowner rehabilitation program, and increase marketing efforts for existing county and state home renovation programs. 4) Enhance code enforcement efforts. 5) Educate Ramsey residents about the importance and value of maintaining their homes. 6) Partner with Anoka County to ensure that foreclosed homes that are vacant are maintained and secure. 7) Ensure that new housing developments provide appropriate density transition with existing established neighborhoods. 8) Update and enhance design standards for new developments and encourage housing construction that incorporates quality and diverse architecture. 9) Continue to administer the rental licensing program. n Goal 4: Provide a development environment that increases residential health and respects the natural environment. [Describe how your project will use one of the following implementation strategies to achieve this goal. Word limit = 500 words] Implementation Strategies 1) Encourage development that incorporates environmentally sensitive site planning, resource efficient building materials and superior indoor environmental quality practices. 2) Evaluate additional sustainability standards, such as Minnesota Green Star Certification or LEED, for the Ramsey Town Center.