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Future County | Housing

Key Issues to Consider

During stakeholder and leadership engagement and as a result of the growing affordability problem discovered
during the Existing County Phase it is important for Florence County to encourage housing opportunities
that offer a variety of market rate options. While there is a housing need, maintaining the volume of growth
the County has to ensure logical, proportional growth at a rate which the County can serve is crucial. The
sections below provide tangible steps to promote stable growth in the community without disrupting service or
neighborhood consistency for existing areas. The items from the County's main strategic plan that are most
relevant to this section are:
• Promote Housing Development

• Increase Community Walkability
• Invest in Appearance and Downtown Revitalization for Municipalities with Florence County

Action Plan Guide

Housing Goals

There are several housing goals that are important to consider:

A. Create a diverse blend of housing options, including single family detached, single family attached, multi-family,
and active living facilities.
B. Bring market rate apartments and rental properties into the community.
C. Preserve and/or enhance value for existing residential properties by promoting subdivision designs that offer
new community development with long-term sustainability
D. Promote connectivity through design and open space encouragement to allow for walking trails, sidewalk
development, and overall pedestrian access through neighborhoods.

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