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273 LIVE: Foster Strong and Sustainable Neighborhoods Strategic Initiative: Implement a Strong Neighborhoods Initiative - Create a baseline housing inventory and neighborhoods assessment to develop a neighborhoods health report. - Work with neighborhoods to explore development of a formal mechanism for communicating neighborhood interests and concerns to Cary officials. - Amend the LDO to include context-sensitive infill and redevelopment design standards. - Expand the framework of what is now called Project Phoenix to include an interdepartmental task force that examines whether the Project Phoenix model could be expanded to include issues related to community development, code enforcement, and minimum housing. - Expand the funding and scope of the Neighborhood Improvement Program. Strategic Initiative: Expand Housing Choices - Continue dedicating funding in the General Fund for the development of new affordable and supportive housing. - Continue dedicating General Fund and CDBG funds for the rehabilitation of existing affordable housing stock. - Develop new zoning districts and /or development incentives to accommodate new housing options such as co-housing arrangements, small apartment buildings, tiny houses, cottage homes, and accessory dwelling units. - Evaluate existing publicly owned surplus land for affordable housing developments; land-bank appropriate sites. Strategic Initiative: Implement Actions Identified n the Cary Housing Plan, Strategic Plan WORK: Foster a Prosperous Economy and Fiscal Health, and Leverage Cary's Regional Context Strategic Initiative: Foster a Resilient Economic Base and Diverse Workforce - Study and identify business sectors with the greatest promise for diversifying our economic base; focus recruitment efforts accordingly. - Amend zoning and development ordinances as necessary to allow selected business and industrial parks to transform into employment mixed-use campuses. Cary Community Plan Strategic Initiatives and Recommended Major Actions