; (2) demonstrates the extent to which the eligible entity has developed partnerships throughout an entire region, including, as appropriate, partnerships with the entities described in subsection (d)(1)(D); (3) demonstrates integration with local efforts in economic development and job creation; (4) demonstrates a strategy for implementing a comprehensive regional plan through regional infrastructure investment plans and local land use plans; (5) promotes diversity among the geographic regions and the size of the population of the communities served by recipients of grants under this section; (6) demonstrates a commitment to seeking substantial public input during the planning process and public participation in the development of the comprehensive regional plan; (7) demonstrates a strategy for connecting underserved, low-income, disabled, and minority community members with housing, transportation, and infrastructure resources; (8) demonstrates a commitment to implementing the plan upon completion, including securing funding to implement 1 or more elements of the plan; and (9) demonstrates such other qualities as the Director may determine. (f) Eligible activities An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall carry out a project that includes 1 or more of the following activities: (1) Coordinating locally defined planning processes across jurisdictions and agencies. (2) Identifying potential regional partnerships for developing and implementing a comprehensive regional plan. (3) Conducting or updating assessments to determine regional needs, including healthy housing, and promote economic and community development. (4) Developing or updating— (A) a comprehensive regional plan