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Ramsey will evolve through citizen -driven, collaborative processes that respect the balance and connectivity <br />between its unique urban, rural, and natural environment for current and future generations. <br />Imperative: A Balance of Rural Character and Urban Growth <br />Initiative 1: Rehabilitate and Improve Housing Stock to Preserve Rural Character and <br />Enhance Existing Neighborhoods <br />Initiative 2: Provide Sufficient Housing Options for all Types of Residents; Provide <br />Lifecycle Housing Options <br />Initiative 3: Promote Development that Preserves the Natural Environment and Respects <br />Residential Health <br />Initiative 4: Support Affordable Housing Development <br />Imperative: A Connected Community <br />Initiative 1: Ensure that discrimination does not occur against persons seeking housing in <br />Ramsey based on age, religion, race, ethnic origin, sexual preference, gender, status with <br />regard to public assistance, marital or familial status, or disability. <br />Initiative 2: Ensure that individuals of similar income levels have equal access to <br />Minnesota Housing programs, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, <br />sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, familial status, <br />gender identity, or sexual orientation. <br />Imperative: An Active Community <br />Initiative 1: Plan for multi -family and senior residential developments near transit, bicycle <br />routes, trails, sidewalks, etc. in order to reduce building footprints, energy consumption, <br />and reliance on automobiles. <br />Initiative 2: Ensure new development projects support an active lifestyle. <br />1S) <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Housing Plan <br />Page 2 of 23 <br />