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133 <br />and the ability of people to make housing choices in an environment free from <br />discriminatory practices, referred to as "fair housing choice." <br />Strategy: 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 />Policies and Actions: <br />1. Adopted a Fair Housing Policy for the City including the creation of a Fair <br />Housing Officer, <br />Strategy: Expand fair housing choice and access throughout the City <br />Policies and Actions: <br />1. Direct developers to the Affirmative Marketing Toolkit from the Fair Housing <br />MN Resource Guide to make it easier for providers to meet federal requirements <br />for planning fair housing <br />2. Direct those seeking assistance with housing programs to Minnesota Housing <br />programs <br />3. Provide clear, concise, and easy to access fair housing information and resources <br />4. Support and collaborate on the expansion of fair housing work throughout the <br />region, including the 7 county metropolitan area, and those outside the <br />metropolitan area <br />5. Participate in regional collaboration to eliminate fair housing barriers, including <br />completing a fair housing assessment every five years (at minimum) which is <br />informed by resident and stakeholder engagement <br />Strategy: 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 />Policies and Actions: <br />1. Allow flexibility in regulations for multi -family or senior housing projects near <br />Northstar Commuter Rail Station <br />2. Create and maintain a policy that allows for density bonuses for new projects in <br />The COR that provide additional public amenities, such as open space dedication <br />or affordable housing, in exchange for densities greater than the Zoning <br />Ordinance typically would allow <br />Strategy: Ensure new development projects support an active lifestyle. <br />Policies and Actions: <br />1. Continue to require internal trails and sidewalks on adjacent roads for new <br />residential development projects <br />2. Continue to require sidewalks on adjacent roads for all non-residential <br />development projects <br />city of RAMSEY <br />Comprehensive Plan 2040 <br />Formatted: Font: 12 pt <br />