■    Keep our neighborhoods livable by offering a variety of living styles and choices, creating attractive neighborhoods located close to schools, parks, shopping and employment.

■    Accommodate the varied housing needs of citizens with particular concern for safety, affordability, open space, and a sense of community.

■    Recognize the importance of transportation linkages (streets, bikeways, side- walks and paths) in connecting neighborhoods and building and maintaining a sense of community.

■    Promote more flexibility in development standards to balance the need for more efficient use of residential land and preservation of natural features.

■    Zone adequate land in specific designations to allow for production of needed housing units.