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City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update <br /> Chapter 7:Housing Plan <br /> Benefit#3:Reduced Transportation Costs <br /> Transportation costs consume a large share of low-income family incomes. A study of 28 metropolitan areas <br /> found that families with incomes between $20,000 and $50,000 spend an average of 40 percent of their <br /> income on transportation and an average of 28 percent on housing. More broadly, poorly planned <br /> development can isolate low-income people in distressed areas and make it harder to get to better schools and <br /> job opportunities. <br /> Benefit#4:More Active Living <br /> Oftentimes, the steps for healthier communities are very simple. Smarter site planning and development <br /> creates a sense of community, encouraging walking and providing access to parks and mass transit. Research <br /> suggests that people who live in sprawling areas walk less, weigh more and are more likely to suffer from <br /> high blood pressure. <br /> Benefit#5: Wider Opportunities <br /> Residents of green communities often have greater community interaction through walking access to mass <br /> transit,jobs, schools and local services. Green communities also can enhance low-income families' exposure <br /> to natural environments. <br /> Building green policies into the Ramsey Master Housing Plan will benefit the community and establish <br /> Ramsey as a proactive sustainable city. <br /> City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Page 7-14 <br />