Box 5, Folder 5, Document 15

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Box 5, Folder 5, Document 15

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BREAKTHROUGH FOR CITIES

BREAKTHROUGH provides the city a greater opportunity to take
initiative in solving its own problems. It affords:

Priority consideration for subsidized BREAKTHROUGH
housing and supportive programs in urban renewal,
planning, water and sewer, and community facilities.

The opportunity to relieve urban congestion and re-
sulting urban tensions.

The opportunity to increase the supply of housing
for low- and moderate-income families in urban
renewal, neighborhood development and Model Cities
areas in accordance with 1968 Housing Act require-
ments.

An increased housing inventory subject to property
taxes.

The opportunity to use and implement the results
of city planning programs.

Increased markets to attract new industry and sup-
porting businesses. :

New employment opportunities.

A meaningful working partnership with State govern-
ment and the private sector.

HUD is depending upon mayors and public and private local
agencies to: pa tal ;

Participate in the market aggregation process de-
scribed in the previous section.

Evaluate HUD market data on the area and supplement
it with information and materials from local organ-
izations such as the Housing Authority, Redevelop-
ment Agency, Zoning Board, Board of Realtors, Chamber
of Commerce and others.

Review and revise local ordinances, codes and regu-
lations which impede the application of new and
tested housing systems and methods.

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