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2023-2031 Housing Element City of Pleasanton | 58 Program 6.5 Implement the applicable housing-related air quality, climate change, green building, water conservation, energy conservation, and community character programs of the Pleasanton General Plan, including: 1. Programs 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, and 3.12 of the Water Element 2. Program 9.1 of the Community Character Element 3. Policies 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 and programs 2.1-2.7, 3.1-3.5, 4.1-4.3, 6.1-6.4, 7.1-7.3, and 7.6 of the Energy Element • Responsible Agency: Planning Division • Time Period: Ongoing • Funding Source: Planning Division Budget Program 6.6 Implement the policies and programs of the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) that aim to improve the amenities, livability, and level of investment in Downtown neighborhoods, including areas that today provide relatively affordable housing opportunities for lower-income residents. DSP policies and programs that support this effort include: • Policy LD-P.43 to retain and allow for remodeling and enlargement of existing residential units • Policy LD-P.44 to encourage affordability in future multifamily residential projects through incentives and development concessions such as reduced parking standards • Policy LD-P.45 to encourage development at densities that exceed the General Plan midpoint to encourage affordable housing • Policy LD-P.46 to encourage a diversity of housing types including smaller units that are affordable by design • Policy LD-P48 to encourage use of the City’s housing rehabilitation program • Policy LD-P.49 to develop a referral program for qualifying homeowners to be connected to non-profit/volunteer organizations that provide home repair services • Program LD-I.10 to develop and implement a streetscape improvement program • Program LD-I.18 to provide improved design standards and guidelines for context- sensitive infill development • Programs PF-1-1 through PF-1.7 to upgrade and improve various components of the sewer, water, and storm drainage system within the downtown to support existing and future development