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Prosperity Prosperity iofostered by investments in infrastructure and amenities that create regional economic competitiveness, thereby attracting and retaining successful businesses, 8talented workforce, and consequently wealth. Housing plays a key role in economic competitiveness hvproviding homes for the workforce that keeps our region'oeconomy growing and diversifying. KEY TAKEAWAY: Housing —both arange of housing options and housing situated close totransportation choices —can advance the region's economic prosperity ` and competitiveness. \` Plan for f�e range nfoptions fQ�QUS8f enhance regional cor-petitiveness Housing is an important issue for not only individuals, families, and local governments, but also businesses. Arange 0fhousing options with convenient access tojobs helps attract and retain workers inthe region. Housing inclose proximity tojob opportunities reduces commute times and carbon emissions because ofshorter travel distances and travel choices other than the automobile. Employers locate vvorkoiteo to maximize their accessibility and proximity to the workforce they need. Our region competes with other regions across the world to attract the talented young workers needed for the region'o growing economy and t0replace retiring baby boomers. Tocompete successfully for this generation, our region must provide the housing, transit, transportation, and quality of life amenities that will continue to attract and retain the talent needed by employers. The Council will help plan and invest in the infrastructure, amenities, and quality of life the region needs to be economically competitive. Affordable housing choices 8tall income levels foster economic competitiveness by providing homes for the workforce needed by many businesses desirable to a thriving community. Furthermore, the development HOUSING POLICY PLAN "TWo:omwcomq*