Blueprint for a Sustainable Network of Neighborhoods: Vision and Principles for 2006
This document outlines a transformative vision for developing a compact, transit-oriented network of neighborhoods. Key principles include enhancing mobility and accessibility, increasing housing supply and affordability, conserving land, protecting the environment, and promoting accountability through measurement. The plan emphasizes local government collaboration to address existing community needs while fostering social equity and resource conservation. Key initiatives include prioritizing development areas and integrating multi-modal corridors to accommodate regional growth sustainably.
Blueprint for a Sustainable Network of Neighborhoods: Vision and Principles for 2006
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Focusing Our Vision Building the Network of Neighborhoods Blueprint Learning Network May 12, 2006
The Vision Development which is: • Compact • Transit-oriented • Supportive of existing communities • Resource conserving • Socially equitable • More affordable Network of Neighborhoods Network of Neighborhoods
Key Principles • Mobility Choice/Accessibility Through Proximity • Housing Supply and Affordability • Land Conservation • Environmental Protection • Accountability Through Measurement • Local Government Collaboration
Mobility Choice/Accessibility Through Proximity • RTP Transportation/Land-Use Platform • TLC, HIP, etc. • Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) • Resolution 3434 Policy • Station-area planning • Multi-modal Corridors • San Pablo • East 14th/International Boulevard • El Camino Real • Priority Development Areas • Mixed Use • Infill • Compact Forms • Near Employment
Housing Supply and Affordability • Accommodate regional demand within the region • More housing in the right places = priority development areas negotiated with local governments
Land Conservation • Priority Conservation Areas • Conservation Tools and Incentives
Environmental Protection Through • Travel Reduction • Mode Shifts • Land-use Efficiencies • Land Conservation • Water Conservation
Accountability Through Measurement Projected Household Growth, 2005-2030
Accountability Through Measurement Distribution of Population, 2005-2030
Accountability Through Measurement Source: MTC Model
Accountability Through Measurement Source: MTC Model
Local Government Collaboration • Local governments are central to the solution • Land-use control resides in local government, BUT… • Existing neighborhoods resist change • Fiscal concerns are real • RHNA is a distraction