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WORKING DRAFT FOR HCD REVIEW <br /> <br /> <br />EVALUATION OF 2010 ELEMENT 2-27 SAN LEANDRO HOUSING ELEMENT <br />goal 57: green neighborhoods <br />Goal 57 was to encourage green building and sustainable development as a way to reduce household <br />utility costs and create healthier living environments. The goal remains relevant and should be carried <br />forward. It provides a bridge between the San Leandro Climate Action Plan, adopted in 2009, and the <br />Housing Element. Based on community input provided during the 2015-2023 Housing Element update, <br />this goal should be broadened to address the issue of “healthy homes” and other public health and <br />sanitation issues associated with housing. <br />The Goal included four policies and nine actions. Progress on the actions is summarized in Table 2-5. <br />Progress on the policies is summarized below. <br />Policy 57.01 was to reduce household energy costs by promoting weatherization, energy-efficient <br />appliances, and other energy efficiency strategies. This policy is implemented through participation in <br />various energy efficiency programs such as Energy Upgrade California, and through implementation of <br />Title 24 and other aspects of the Building Code requiring energy efficiency. It continues to be relevant <br />and should be carried forward. <br />Policy 57.02 is to support sustainable design and green building. This remains relevant and should be <br />carried forward. The City requires specific green building provisions (LEED Silver) for municipal <br />buildings over $3 million and requires submittal of the CalGreen checklist (which lists metrics for green <br />construction) for residential projects. The City has also endorsed voluntary green building guidelines and <br />promotes these guidelines on its website and at the Development Services Counter. <br />Policy 57.03 acknowledges the link between climate change strategies and housing costs, most notably <br />the potential to reduce housing costs by reducing energy consumption and using renewable energy. This <br />continues to be relevant and should be carried forward. <br />Policy 57.04 supports improved public health through the design and construction of new or refurbished <br />housing units. The emphasis is on creating walkable neighborhoods and healthy buildings. This policy <br />remains relevant and should be expanded to address other issues related to sanitation, pests, indoor and <br />outdoor air quality, noise, and other environmental health factors. The concept of “healthy homes” <br />should be incorporated, either through this policy or through additional policies under this goal. <br />