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The December 2024 update includes the addition of new environmental hazard layers to the Map to help affordable housing policymakers, planners, providers, and advocates assess potential environmental risks for affordable housing in California. This release also features the latest new data on recently funded affordable housing. The following is a list of the new features:
NEW MAP LAYERS
This update introduces four new map layers that highlight physical, environmental, and demographic changes impacting affordable housing developments across the state:
CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ)
This layer, sourced from CAL FIRE, classifies lands into Moderate, High, and Very High fire hazard zones, providing crucial information for planning developments in wildfire-prone areas and adhering to safety regulations.
FEMA Heat Wave Risk Index
This map layer highlights regions most vulnerable to extreme heat events. As heat waves become more frequent due to climate change, understanding these risks is critical for protecting vulnerable populations living in affordable housing.
FEMA Earthquake Risk Index
This map layer identifies areas that are at threat for experiencing the adverse impacts resulting from earthquake hazards relative to the country. Identifying these at-risk areas can help affordable housing planners and developers prepare and adhere to safety regulations as is critical in protecting California’s affordable housing stock and its residents.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL)
This layer provides detailed information on flood risks, including 100-year flood zones. It is particularly important for affordable housing projects in low-income communities, which are more vulnerable to flood damage.
UPDATED PROPERTY-LEVEL DATA
This update includes the latest property-level data for subsidized affordable housing across the state, ensuring users have the most accurate and up-to-date insights into affordable housing trends in California.
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