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3. Affordable housing is available for residents with special needs, including the agricultural <br />workers and the elderly, disabled, and homeless. <br />4. The production and supply of affordable rental and fee -simple housing accommodates <br />demand. <br />5. Support affordable housing with appropriate infrastructure. <br />Economic <br />Agriculture & Economic Development <br />1. Lands for agricultural use are preserved. <br />2. Quality agricultural land is dedicated to agricultural use in perpetuity. <br />3. Opportunities for diversified agriculture increase. <br />4. Puna's agricultural production emphasizes environmentally -friendly methods. <br />5. Puna agricultural products represent an increasing local market share. <br />6. There are more agriculture -related employment training and local job opportunities for <br />youth. <br />7. Local job growth is primarily in "green" industries such as agriculture, alternative energy, <br />communications technology, eco -tourism and natural resources management. <br />Economic Developmen <br />1. Economic development complements and is in balance with the Island's ecology, <br />community character, and cultural heritage. <br />2. Designated village and town centers serve as the hub of retail, service, dining, and <br />entertainment activity. <br />3. Households enjoy economic self-sufficiency, and residents have a diversity of income <br />sources, including diverse choices of jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities in close <br />proximity to residential areas. <br />4. There is a robust, diversified agricultural sector, including a range of agriculturally -related <br />businesses and agricultural tourism. <br />Natural & Cultural Resources <br />Historic, Cultural, and Scenic Resources <br />1. Structures and cultural sites that are significant to Puna's history and cultural traditions are <br />preserved. <br />2. The design character and natural setting of older communities that are representative of <br />Puna's historic development are perpetuated. <br />3. Areas of scenic and cultural interest are accessible to the public in a manner that does not <br />detract from their aesthetic, natural and cultural value. <br />4. Awareness and appreciation of the host culture is expanded. <br />