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. .�� . .:�' , ...,. During the fall of 2023,the Select Board engaged Jon Wortmann to interview staff and Town Committees to gather input for the upcoming two-year goal set.The Select Board met on October 11,2023,to review these aspirations and identified the Soard's top priorities.Each goal was assigned to one member of the Soard with a second member volunteering on some to assist as needed.During November and December Board members worked with Mr.Wortmann to identify measurable actions against those goals. All goals will be continually reevaluated under core shared principles including: • Our commitment to fostering a diverse,inclusive,and equitable community that thrives on the principles of respect,dignity,and fairness.We recognize that diversity enriches our community, brings together unique perspectives,and strengthens our ability to effectively serve our residents. This includes our ambition to: o Increase and broaden diverse participation in our professional ranks and civic activities o Welcome all people in Lexington o Consider health in all decisions o Provide recreation facilities for all • Honoring our rich historic traditions and taking pride in Lex250th celebration events • Diversifying the commercial tax base to reduce financial burdens on residents allowing more to remain and lower the barriers for new residents to call Lexington home. • Our commitment to being a sustainable and resilient community for all where we strive to: o Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, o Create cleaner indoor and outdoor environments,and o Ensure all members of our community have access to the tools they need to o Be resilient in a changing climate. Goal#1: Enhance community vibrancy by increasing diversity of housing stock in size, accessibility,and price(primary:Jill Hai assistant:Mark Sandeen) Up date: • Article 33 at Annual Town Meeting 2024 seeks authority for the Select board to sell,lease or otherwise dispose of Town owned land for the purpose of developing affordable housing.Any proposal at this site would be required to be 100%affordable,and all units must qualify for and be included in the Subsidized Housing Index. • The Board allocated$1,455,000 in ARPA funds for the acquisition of housing units by LexHAB in order to retain smaller one-and two-family houses,now included in the Subsidized Housing Index • The first proposal under the revised Special Residential Development bylaw,which is the product of a Select Board appointed committee,has been introduced. Following the guidelines created by the committee,it proposes two 2-f amily homes and two three family condominium buildings,for 10 units in four buildings,rather than a conventional development of single family homes.Eight of the 10 homes will be served by elevator,increasing their accessibility and 15%of the gross floor area is dedicated to affordable housing.40%of the developable lot is retained as open space. 3