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4_Exhibit B
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4_Exhibit B
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DRAFT <br />3 | City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 Housing Element <br />Section 1 Introduction <br />1.A Community Context <br />Pleasanton is a suburban community of approximately 80,000 residents located in Alameda <br />County, in the eastern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area. Two Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) <br />stations link the community to the region, along with Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) commuter <br />train and regional bus service provided by Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA). <br />During the past two decades, Pleasanton has experienced a diverse pattern of growth including <br />substantial new residential, commercial, office, and industrial development. Residential growth <br />consisting of infill or development of vacant or redevelopment of underutilized properties within <br />the existing City limits has increased over time, as the community has become more built-out. <br />Pleasanton has developed a reputation as a desirable place in which to live and work, with an <br />excellent school system, fine parks and recreational facilities, a traditional downtown area, and a <br />low crime rate. <br />1.B Housing Element Purpose <br />The State of California has stated that the availability of decent and suitable housing for every <br />California family is “a priority of the highest order” (California Government Code §54220). This <br />objective has become increasingly urgent in recent years as communities across the State, <br />including Pleasanton, struggle to meet the housing needs of all their residents. State Housing <br />Element Law, established in 1969, recognizes the vital role local governments play in the supply <br />and affordability of housing and requires all cities and counties in California establish a long-range <br />plan to meet their fair share of regional housing needs. Cities are charged with planning for the <br />welfare of their citizens, including ensuring that the existing and projected demands for housing <br />are adequately met. <br />High housing costs — and related housing instability issues — increase health care <br />costs (for individuals and the State), decrease educational outcomes (affecting <br />individuals, as well as the State’s productivity), and make it difficult for California <br />businesses to attract and retain employees. <br /> – State of California 2025 Statewide Housing Assessment <br />The Housing Element is the primary tool used by the State to ensure local governments are <br />appropriately planning for and accommodating enough housing across all income levels. This <br />Housing Element covers the planning period 2023-2031. The Housing Element is a mandatory <br />part of a jurisdiction’s General Plan, but it differs from other General Plan elements in two key
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