| Density |
Maximize number of housing units per land area |
| Rapid Deployment |
Provide units ready to be occupied as soon as possible |
| Site Flexibility |
Maximize the ability to accommodate as many different sites as possible |
| Unit Flexibility |
Maximize the ability to accommodate as many variable household types and sizes as possible |
| Reusability |
Maximize the potential for reuse of the structures either for future disasters or other purposes |
| Livability |
Maximize the strength, utility, convenience, and comfort of the dwellings |
| Accessibility |
Allow access for people who have limited mobility |
| Security |
Make public space defensible and help people feel safe |
| Sustainability |
Reduce energy costs and the carbon footprint of the dwellings |
| Identity |
Maximize the ability of New Yorkers to feel a sense of identity and even pride in where they live |
| Cost Efficiency |
Maximize the best value for investment |
