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IV. CONCLUSION <br /> <br />It is probably reasonable to assume that the people of California, <br />the Bay Area, and Pleasanton will continue to desire, foster and <br />experience continued economic development through the 1980's. It <br />is not quite so clear how the demand for increased housing during <br />this period of population and economic growth will be accommodated. <br />Great challenges face local California governments in facilitating <br />housing need while meeting other community development goals and <br />balancing a multitude of environmental and human concerns. <br /> <br />This housing element has attempted to chart a course through the <br />next decade by assessing historic and projected data and existing <br />housing and related development policies. It offers a workable <br />housing program which is intended to be an effective guide to <br />those who will administer local development policy in the future. <br /> <br />The major findings of the element indicate that Pleasanton is a <br />developing community which could experience a housing shortage <br />in the near term if residential construction does not proceed <br />at a significant rate. Industrial and commercial projects which <br />are planned or under construction in Pleasanton will increase the <br />demand for housing and the market may not be able to meet this <br />demand in the short run. However, significant housing projects <br />are being approved within the Livermore-Amador Valley and southern <br />Contra Costa County which will provide future housing for house- <br />holds with workers who may want to commute to Pleasanton. These <br />residential projects together with approved and proposed develop- <br />ments in Pleasanton should provide sufficient housing for the City's <br />ultimate employment base. <br /> <br />-103- <br /> <br /> <br />