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Collaboration Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Housing choices and opportunities Tools for land use and transportation

Implementing the Vision. Collaboration Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Housing choices and opportunities Tools for land use and transportation decision-making Testing the concepts at “catalytic” sites “Toolbox” to share the knowledge-base. 2040 Regional Transportation Plan

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Collaboration Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Housing choices and opportunities Tools for land use and transportation

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  1. Implementing the Vision • Collaboration • Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) • Housing choices and opportunities • Tools for land use and transportation decision-making • Testing the concepts at “catalytic” sites • “Toolbox” to share the knowledge-base

  2. 2040 Regional Transportation Plan • Adopted May 26, 2011 • RTPs are the governing documents for all regionally significant transportation projects. • Multi-modal • Roads: capacity, safety and preservation of the existing system • Transit: truly comprehensive system by focusing on Bus Rapid Transit, streetcar and bus to complement rail system

  3. Implementation of 2040 RTP • Promote the Wasatch Choice for 2040 Vision • Encourage use of the Growth Principles • Educate local planners on Form Based Codes • Provide workshops and informational seminars • Continue working closely with UTA, UDOT, etc. • Encourage the use of best practices

  4. Specific Development Strategies • Encourage contiguous growth • Promote infill before new growth • Plan for more TODs and urban centers • Provide jobs closer to residential areas • Promote alternative travel modes • Support efforts to preserve critical open space

  5. What Has Been Completed To Date? • WFRC has formally adopted the Growth Principles and the Wasatch Choice for 2040 Vision • Regional cities and counties have adopted the Growth Principles • A number of educational forums on TOD’s, form based codes, and complete streets have been held • Local zoning ordinances have changed to reflect the ideals of smart growth

  6. Sustainable Communities Six Livability Principles • Provide more transportation choices • Promote equitable, affordable housing • Enhance economic competitiveness • Support existing communities • Coordinate policies & leverage investment • Value communities and neighborhoods

  7. Sustainable Communities Partners

  8. Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Four Programs Envision Tomorrow Plus (ET+) Scenario Development at Six Catalytic Sites Regional Housing and Mobility Plan Education, Policy Advocacy, Planning Models and Transferability

  9. Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program #1 Develop the world’s foremost analytic tool Envision Tomorrow + Predictive Growth Model Building and Land Use Types Building Energy Consumption 7D Transportation Effects Return of Investment H + T Costs Air Quality and Climate Impacts Fiscal Impact Public Health Employment Growth Employment Resilience Development Capital Redevelopment Timing Water Consumption Transportation Safety Workforce Housing LEED-ND Application Public Assets

  10. Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program #2 Study and Create Scenarios for Six Catalytic Sites

  11. Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program #3 Housing Choices and a Regional Housing Plan

  12. Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant • Program #4 • Education • Policy Advocacy • Planning Models • Transferability

  13. Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Focus on Housing (Program #3) Phase 1 Tasks to be completed by 12/2012 1. Review of Housing Plans 2. Agency Outreach 5. Develop an Assessment of Need for Affordable Housing 3. Review of the Analysis of Impediments 4. Develop a Detailed Baseline of Housing Characteristics

  14. “The future is not some place we’re going to, but a place we are creating. The paths to it are not found, they are made.” Jane Garvey Thank you www.wasatchchoice2040.com Michael R. Gallegos Salt Lake County Division Director mgallegos@slco.org

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