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BRIDGE Housing -The Alameda ~ 6 of 7 April 6, 2009 Policy 3.06 HOUSING BYNON-PROFIT DEVELOPERS Promote the participation of non profit housing organizations in the construction of new affordable housing in San Leandrq with particular emphasis on housing for seniors and working families. Action 3.06-A: Rental Housing Production Pursue funds through a variety of government programs to assist in the creation of new affordable rental units. Policy 3.07 AMENITIES AND SOCIAL SERVICES WITHIN NEW HOUSING Encourage new affordable housing development to provide amenities for future residents, such as on-site recreational facilities and community meeting space. Where feasible, consider the integration of social services such as child care within such projects. Policy 3.10 CONVERSION OF NON-RESIDENTIAL LAND TO HOUSING AND P UBLIC USES Encourage the development of new housing on underutilized commercial and industrial sites which meet the following criteria: • Sites on the edges of commercial or industrial areas, adjacent to established residential areas. • Sites where continued use with commercial or industrial activities could perpetuate existing land use conflicts. • Sites with adequate infrastructure, access, and road capacity. • Sites which are not constrained by external environmental factors, including freeway, railroad, and airport noise. • Sites where conflicts with surrounding uses would not be created in the event of re-use. • Sites which lack `prime" qualities for commercial or industrial development, such as direct freeway or rail access. • Publicly-owned land which is not being used to its fullest potential. Sites meeting the above criteria should also be considered for churches, libraries, parks, community facilities, and other uses that provide necessary services and advance the quality of life in the community. Policy 53.03 INCL USIONARYHOUSING Require the inclusion of affordable housing in new housing developments -both inside and outside of the redevelopment project areas. Policy 53.05 NEW RENTAL HOUSING Strongly encourage the development of additional rental housing in the City, including both market rate units and affordable units. Permits and/or Variances Granted Not applicable.