In addition to the factors to be considered in Regulations .11 and .12 of this chapter, the Secretary shall consider the following factors in determining whether to designate an area as a zone: Whether the area's designation as a zone is consistent with the political subdivision's comprehensive plan; Whether the area contains brownfields sites that are capable of redevelopment; Whether the political subdivision has targeted the area for revitalization as provided for in the political subdivision's comprehensive plan or in another plan or ordinance; The relationship of the area to a BRAC installation; How the area is impacted by the BRAC Commission recommendations; The availability, cost, and condition of business facilities; The number and age of abandoned structures; The number and age of substandard structures; The income of residents of the area relative to the State and regional median incomes; The number of individuals residing in the area who receive public assistance; The number of individuals residing in the area who are unemployed; The extent of unemployment in the proposed area; The ability of government and of the private sector, including business and nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations, to upgrade the social and economic conditions of the area; The need for financing of small businesses to upgrade the social and economic conditions of the area; Any existing or proposed plans of the applicant and of other political subdivisions to undertake improvements to facilities or infrastructure in the area; Any financial commitments of the applicant and of other political subdivisions to undertake improvements to facilities or infrastructure in the area; The nature and extent of a political subdivision's participation in revitalization activities in the area, including whether the area has been designated an enterprise zone; The presence of a special taxing district, an historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or a local historic district in, or in proximity to, the area; The existence of support for the proposed zone from community and business organizations; Other revitalization projects undertaken in the area; A political subdivision's participation in workforce readiness programs; A political subdivision's participation in the creation of affordable and workforce housing options for residents of the area; Whether and to what extent a political subdivision has acted to provide for the adequate protection and conservation of vital natural resource areas and agricultural areas within the political subdivision's comprehensive plan, or other plan, or ordinances; The presence of sensitive areas in the area and the political subdivision's existing or proposed plans for the protection of those sensitive areas; Whether and to what extent a political subdivision has provided for transportation options in the area that improve accessibility and support transit ridership, walking, and bicycle use; Whether and to what extent a political subdivision has provided for land use that supports transit ridership, walking, and bicycle use; and The fiscal impact of the proposed designation of the area as a zone on the State.