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Learn about innovative growth strategies focusing on infill development and transit oriented corridors in Sacramento County. Discover how to improve access, create sustainable solutions, and revitalize neighborhoods. Collaboration and public investments drive efficient and diverse development.
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“Getting it Done“ – Smart Growth/Mobility in • Sacramento County Judy Robinson, Infill Coordinator, Sacramento County RobinsonJu@saccounty.net (916) 874-4551
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW: • General Plan & Infill Growth Strategies • Past, present and future development on County Transit Priority Corridors - No Watt & Folsom Blvd. • Collaboration with Sac County, City of Rancho Cordova, SACOG, RT, Property Owners to: • Remove the existing barriers on the corridor, • Provide infrastructure improvements to enable and incentivize future transit oriented development. • Improve access for the existing communities
RETHINKING • GROWTH MANAGEMENT • Blueprint Changed the General Plan Focus • Resulting in new growth management strategies! • Focus on infill and commercial corridors…… • Reign in regional sprawl and • Revitalize neighborhoods & create sense of place.
Infill and Corridor Strategy • FOCUS ON: • Preserving Unique and Mature Communities • Corridor and District Planning • Community / Neighborhood • Character and Sense of Place • Walk & Bike-ability • Decentralization of Services • Re-Develop using Smart Growth Principles • Encouraging Diverse yet Compatible Land Uses
Public Investment • Focus public investments • with a Smart Growth • “Development Plan”… • …get the land use zoning • (RD-60 & MU) …then build it !! • Identify “opportunity” sites • Identify the barriers and constraints • Develop sustainable solutions and infrastructure Jobs & Housing
8 D’s Location Efficiency • No. Highlands Town Center & Development Code 4 D’s 1. Density (up to RD-60) 2. Diversity (mix of uses + jobs) 3. Destination (parks, museum, schools, services) 4. Design (form based code with designs) plus 5. Distance to Transit (1/2 mile) 6. Development Scale (infill and vacant sites) 7. Demographics (disadvantaged community) 8. Demand Management (reduced & shared parking)
Location Efficiency • California Family Fitness McClellan Business Park • Serna Village No Highlands Community Center and Mercy Health Clinic • Aerospace Museum of California • No Highlands Service Center • Freedom Community Park Joyce Elementary School
Collaboration • New Municipal Services Agency-MSA model • “Cooperation, Collaboration & Sharing Resources”
Identify Barriers, Constraints & Opportunities Getting “Shovel-ready” Drainage Sewer connection & capacity Water supply and capacity Dry utilities incl. fiber
Identify Barriers, Constraints & Opportunities Getting “Shovel-ready” • Freedom Park Drive Sustainable “Green Street” Project Create shovel-ready “developable” infill sites & corridor plans • Investment of $10m+ • Walk & Bike-able • Sustainable • Provide sewer and water(6” domestic & 12” fire)
Complete Green Sustainable Street Getting to SB 375
Getting SB 375 in the Ground Green Street Performance Metrics 123 Trees Planted = 5,300 lbs of CO2 sequestered in 1st yr. 2-9º temp –urban heat island reduction 3,900sf of tree shade Improved Sidewalks & Bike lanes = 14,000 lbs reduction in ozone precursors per year. River Friendly Landscaped Median & Swales = 30% water conservation 98% infiltrated run-off 10yr storm 100% stormwater treatment by plants 964 lbs/yr in GHG reductions
Sustainable Street Performance Metrics SB 375 in the Ground 2 Round-abouts = Reduced vehicle emissions by eliminating starts & stops at a 4-way stop. Recycled Rubberized Asphalt = 4,000 tires recycled LED Street lighting = 50% energy reduction Access & Connectivity Destinations – Parks, Museum, Schools… Served by frequent transit
Health Performance Metrics Health Benefits Walking distance to Transit = min. daily req. for physical activity, Surgeon General. Fact: People walk 70 minutes longer in pedestrian friendly communities. Fact: 25% reduced asthma rates in children living on tree lined streets Fact: A 5% increase in neighborhood walk-ability has been associated with 6.5% fewer vehicle miles traveled, and 1-2 lbs. In weight reduction. Fact: Using transit = 81% reduced odds of becoming obese.
What’s next? $1 million max. $3 million max. Building & “ground-truthing” the SACOG Blueprint in transit priority areas.
Why Folsom Transit Corridor? • TOD land uses • 2. Transit Priority area • Available Lt. Rail, Transit, parallels Hwy 50 & other infrastructure. • On-going Public investment • Existing communities with many infill & location opportunities. • 6. Willing Developers
Opportunities – in existing communities Existing Infrastructure Transit Stations & Roadways Jobs – Franchise Tax Board 6,000 employees Neighborhood Shopping Schools, Libraries & Parks
Identify Gaps • Identify needed infrastructure and costs for development of 5 TODs, and • Connect and access our communities thru safe and improved bike/ped facilities and access to transit. Sustainable Communities Planning Grant - $1.5 million to: Folsom Blvd - Prior industrial and RR uses
Creating & Enhancing Access vs. Complete Street-Folsom Blvd. No sidewalks Connecting neighborhoods to transit Safety for all modes
Public-Private Partnerships We’re in this together….. • Funding for local governments for infill infrastructure projects in transit priority areas- especially TODs.(Direct more state and federal $ to smart growth, walkable, sustainable projects.) • 2. CEQA relief for Infill projects in Transit Priority Areas – SACOG SCS/SB375 other incentives needed. • 3. Capitalize on existing infrastructure & location efficiencies. • Maximize and build on our existing communities. • Small & incremental quality, sustainable development. • 6. Stay the course.
Thank you “Getting it Done“ – Smart Growth/Mobility in Sacramento County Judy Robinson, Infill Coordinator, Sacramento County RobinsonJu@saccounty.net (916) 874-4551