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- 18 - BREAKTHROUGH FOR CITIES BREAKTHROUGH provides the city a greater opportunity to take initiative in solving its own problems. It affords: Priority consideration for subsidized BREAKTH ROUGH housing and supportive programs in u rban renewa l, planning, wa ter and sewer, and community facilities. The opportunity to relieve urban congestion and resulting urban tensions. The opportunity to increas e the supply of housing for low- and moderate-income families in urban renewal, neighborhood development and Model Cities areas in accordance with 1968 Housing Act requirements. An incre a sed housing inventory subject to property taxes. The opportunity to use and implement the results of city planning programs. Increased markets to attract new industry and supporting businesses, New employment opportunities. A mean ingf ul working partnership with State government and the private sector. HUD is depending upon mayors and public and pri v~te local agencies to: 1 _,. Participate in the market aggregation process described in the previous section. Evaluate HUD mark e t · dat~ on the ·area _and s~p~lement it with information and materials from local organizations such as the Housing Authority, Redevelopment Agency, Zoning Board, Board of Realtors, Chamber of Commerce and others. Review and revise local ordinances, codes and regulations which impede the app lication of new and tested housing systems and methods . ~----- --- . - . �