Smart Growth Strategies for Sacramento County Development

1. “Getting it Done“ – Smart Growth/Mobility in • Sacramento County Judy Robinson, Infill Coordinator, Sacramento County RobinsonJu@saccounty.net (916) 874-4551

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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

8. Collaboration • New Municipal Services Agency-MSA model • “Cooperation, Collaboration & Sharing Resources”

9. Identify Barriers, Constraints & Opportunities Getting “Shovel-ready” Drainage Sewer connection & capacity Water supply and capacity Dry utilities incl. fiber

10. 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)

11. Complete Green Sustainable Street Getting to SB 375

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. What’s next? $1 million max. $3 million max. Building & “ground-truthing” the SACOG Blueprint in transit priority areas.

16. The next place….FOLSOM BLVD. TRANSIT CORRIDOR

17. 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

18. Opportunities – in existing communities Existing Infrastructure Transit Stations & Roadways Jobs – Franchise Tax Board 6,000 employees Neighborhood Shopping Schools, Libraries & Parks

19. 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

20. Creating & Enhancing Access vs. Complete Street-Folsom Blvd. No sidewalks Connecting neighborhoods to transit Safety for all modes

21. 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.

22. Thank you “Getting it Done“ – Smart Growth/Mobility in Sacramento County Judy Robinson, Infill Coordinator, Sacramento County RobinsonJu@saccounty.net (916) 874-4551