Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. DECENT HOUSING ‐including: o Assisting homeless persons to obtain affordable housing; o Assisting persons at risk of becoming homeless; o Retaining the affordable housing stock; o Increasing the availability of affordable permanent housing in standard condition to low‐income and moderate‐income families, particularly to members of disadvantaged minorities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability; o Increasing the supply of supportive housing which includes structural features and services to enable persons with special needs (including persons with HIV/AIDS) to live in dignity and independence; and o Providing affordable housing that is accessible to job opportunities. 2. SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT – including: o Improving the safety and livability of neighborhoods; o Eliminating blighting influences and the deterioration of property and facilities; o Increasing access to quality public and private facilities and services