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A) Not a thing has been done to support development of housing forms that have an affordable price and are attractive to households, especially families with young children, who aren't going to rent in a conventional apartment. So-called "courtyard" development is more land efficient and provides "eyes on the kids" in a way similar to cul-de-sac development. With a shared, "community" structure and play areas, homes can be smaller. Such forms can be part of a development with apartment development that serves seniors (and other), allowing for multi-generational communities in which non-family residents can provide support for families.

B) Not a thing has been done to support development of "workforce" rental housing. Instead, the MUPTE tax giveaway has gone to simply subsidize "premium" apartments that can then command a higher rent.

Thank you Jon Ruiz, Kitty Piercy and the Eugene planners.

-- Paul