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HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY

HD.1 Improve the design and quality of new housing structures

HD.1.1 Explore design tools and update Community Design standards tailored to East Portland development styles and neighborhoods.
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HD.1.2 Explore design requirements and/or mandatory design overlays for multi-dwelling development in high-impact infill areas.
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HD.1.3 Explore code provisions to improve corner-lot building orientation.
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HD.1.4 Initiate pilot projects for development of high-quality housing compatible with existing development and natural features.
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HD.1.5 Implement Courtyard Design Competition ideas and standards.
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On 12-08-2010 at 11:21 am, Portland Housing Bureau (david [dot] sheern [at] portlandoregon [dot] gov) wrote:

Portland Housing Bureau provided financing for Pardee Commons at SE 122nd and Pardee. Completed in 2010, Pardee Commons is a for-sale, courtyard style development of ten homes priced to be affordable to households earning 80% of area median income. The car is given secondary attention while people are given the focus of the shared courtyard and common green area. The project meets the Oregon Department of Energy's High Performance Home standard, which means it uses 50% less energy than building only to code standard. Plus, it will qualify as an Earth Advantage Platinum home. Features include solar hot water; extra insulation; high efficiency heat pumps; permeable pavers on main driveway; low VOC paints; homes have smaller footprints, opening more area to green spaces; easy access to mass transit.

HD.1.6 Explore financial incentives or other mechanisms to upgrade materials and design quality of multi-dwelling development (MFR fa?ade program).
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HD.2 Improve the appearance, quality and safety of existing housing stock

HD.2.1 Increase proactive code enforcement for housing; improve information about reporting and mechanisms to address issues.
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HD.2.2 Develop a Rental Inspection Program to ensure that minimum life and health standards are maintained in multifamily housing.
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HD.2.3 Create a housing rehabilitation program to improve the safety and appearance of existing housing stock.
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On 12-08-2010 at 11:32 am, Portland Housing Bureau (david [dot] sheern [at] portlandoregon [dot] gov) wrote:

Portland Housing Bureau has provided Rose Community Development with $3.3 million in financing to acquire and rehabilitate 40 units of rental housing at 7901 SE 92nd Avenue. The funds will go towards completely renovating the property to improve its appearance, safety, and sustainability. It will also ensure continued affordability of the units for low income renters.

The project is currently under construction.

HD.2.4 Expand community non-profit home repair and rehabilitation assistance programs to cover greater number of households.
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HD.3 Improve public notification for new development and enhance community knowledge, capacity and influence

HD.3.1 Develop a mechanism to notify school districts of residential development permits.
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HD.3.2 Expand development regulation information in multiple languages; assist non-English speakers' understanding of the process.
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HD.3.3 Improve outreach and involvement of East Portland residents and businesses in Portland Plan; expand capacity of EPNO land use chairs group to engage in Portland Plan.
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HD.3.4 Develop classes to improve technical capacity and expertise in land use for/among neighborhood leaders.
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HD.3.5 Consider and develop a mechanism to provide better notification to neighbors of multi-dwelling developments that do not require a land use review.
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HD.4 Review and assess public policies and incentives for housing development

HD.4.1 Explore policies and mechanisms to address timing and funding of services when development occurs (including schools, parks, streets, etc).
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On 11-16-2010 at 3:24 pm, Multnomah County Dept. of Human Services (kathy [dot] m [dot] tinkle [at] multco [dot] us) wrote:

DCHS Housing Team staff are working closely with jurisdictional funders, including PDC, the Housing Authority of Portland, the Cities of Gresham and Portland and the State of Oregon to match up housing and services in publicly funded new construction or rehabilitation projects. In the last 2 years we have added two new affordable housing complexes to East County, Broadway Vantage and Eastgate Station. In addition to serving low-income households, both projects also serve high-resource using homeless families in the Bridges to Housing Program. The Eastgate Station also serves clients in our Aging and Developmental Disabilities programs with a focus on placing low-income seniors & people with disabilities transitioning from nursing facilities into affordable & accessible independent housing.

HD.4.2 Align development standards and policies among bureaus to improve coordination and resolve internal conflicts.
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HD.4.3 Review and assess housing development tax abatement benefits and impacts in East Portland; consider adjustments as warranted.
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HD.5 Improve regulations and implementation of City code to increase benefit and reduce impacts

HD.5.1 Explore mechanisms to provide on-site play areas and open space in multifamily housing developments.
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HD.5.2 Amend zoning code to improve flag lot development and privacy issues.
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HD.5.3 Improve/institute a tree preservation and replacement code.
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HD.5.4 Review relationship of zoning density and lot size to address East Portland infill context.
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HD.5.5 Develop better guidelines and regulations for transitions between relatively high and moderate intensity zones to mitigate decreased sunlight access and privacy impacts.
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HD.5.6 Provide community amenities and improve design to encourage housing that is attractive to households with a range of incomes.
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HD.6 Review and assess Comprehensive Plan Map and implementation in East Portland

HD.6.1 Assess outcomes of the Outer Southeast Community Plan, update where needed.
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HD.6.2 Evaluate location and intensity of current residential zoning including density bonuses.
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HD.6.3 Initiate a pilot project in East Portland to test new land use concepts: consider land development, transportation and connectivity, services.
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HD.6.4 Engage school districts in long range planning for land use and service provision.
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