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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACCESSIBLE AND VISITABLE HOUSING UNITS Accessible and visitable housing units both provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities and are well aligned with senior housing needs but serve slightly different purposes. » Accessible housing units are primarily designed for residents with disabilities or mobility limitations to live in full time and can include features such as wider interior doors or hallways (to accommodate a walker or wheelchair), or accessible bathrooms with handles and reinforced walls. Visitable units are generally accessible to visitors with mobility limitations or residents with longer -term mobility changes but are not necessarily equipped for residents with limited mobility. Aspects of visitable housing units include a zero -step entrance, wider PxtPrinr rinnrc nnrl n first-flnnr nrrPccihlP hnthrnnm ACTION 3.3 BENEFITS SUMMARY INCOME LEVEL GEOGRAPHIC HOUSING ACTION TYPE COST SERVED SCALE PRODUCTION POLICY CHANGE MODERATE RESIDENTIALZONES Action Item 3.3 Relevant Community Engagement Themes o Need the zoning code to address a broader mix of housing types that it currently does. o Support for smaller homes (1,000 to 2,000 square feet) as a more affordable homeownership option for first-time homebuyers and seniors. o Seniors lack affordable housing options to age comfortably and safely, either in assisted living or independently. o Many new homes in Louisville are large (greater than 2,500 square feet), which are not necessarily a good fit for older couples without children. o The City should use Proposition 123 funds to purchase land to add more density through middle housing. o It is important to situate multifamily and affordable housing near transit. o Support to reduce parking requirements near transit. Louisville Housing Plan Part 4: Housing Strategies and Actions 52