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Housing Element Policy 10 contains specific objectives for removing unnecessary constraints to the provision of housing through 1995 and to buildout of the General Plan. ODportunities for Enerqy Conservation in Residential DeveloDments In addition to providing opportunities for the development of housing, the City of Pleasanton also encourages mnmr~ conserv&tion in residential projects. All residential projects are reviewed in terms of building orientation, street layout, lot design, landscaping and street tree configuration in order to maximize solar access and energy conservation. Residential structures must meet all requirements of the Uniform Building Code with respect to energy saving materials and designs. City policies, together with the General Plan Map, encourage the location of higher density residential projects within walking distance of transit stops, commercial centers and employment sites, thereby reducing consumption of gasoline. Housing Element Policy 23 contains specific objectives for including energy saving, water conservation, and other environmental measures in housing projects through 1995 and to buildout of the General Plan. Public Participation The policies and programs contained in the 1986 version of the Housing Element reflect the recommendations of two large citizens' committees which were comprised of all economic segments of the community. Participation on these committees was open to all residents of the Planning Area and was extensively advertised in the press. The citizen participation process is described in the Introduction to the General Plan. In 1990, the Housing Element was reviewed and updated based on the recommendations of two new citizens committees. Both the Affordable Housing Committee and the Mayor's Affordable Housing Task Force were comprised of members of all economic segments of the community including renters, City workers, lower income families, and individuals with special needs. The recommendations of all four citizens committees are included, in large part, in this 1990 Housing Element update. Consistency With Other General Plan Elements The provision of housing to meet the goals and objectives established in the Housing Element is dependent, in part, on consistency with other General Plan elements. As adopted in 1986, all elements of the General Plan were internally consistent. The Housing Element policies adopted in 1986 are largely carried forward to the 1990 update. The major revisions affect the number of housing units needed to meet Pleasanton's share of regional IV-15