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“Getting it Done“ – Smart Growth/Mobility in
Sacramento County
Judy Robinson, Infill Coordinator, Sacramento County
(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 FocusResulting in new growth management strategies!
1. Focus on infill and commercial corridors……
2. Reign in regional sprawl and
3. Revitalize neighborhoods & create sense of place.
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
Infill and Corridor Strategy
Focus public investments
with a Smart Growth
“Development Plan”…
…get the land use zoning
(RD-60 & MU) …then build it !!
1. Identify “opportunity” sites
2. Identify the barriers and constraints
3. Develop sustainable solutions and infrastructure
Public Investment
Jobs & Housing
8 D’s Location Efficiency
No. Highlands Town Center & Development Code
4 D’s1. 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
• Aerospace Museum of California
No Highlands Service Center• Freedom Community Park
Joyce Elementary School
• California Family Fitness McClellan Business Park
• Serna Village No Highlands Community Center and Mercy Health
Clinic
Collaboration
New Municipal Services Agency-MSA model
“Cooperation, Collaboration & Sharing Resources”
Identify Barriers, Constraints & Opportunities
Getting “Shovel-ready”
Sewer connection & capacity
Drainage
Dry utilities incl. fiber
Water supply and capacity
Identify Barriers, Constraints & Opportunities
Freedom Park Drive Sustainable “Green Street” Project
Getting “Shovel-ready”
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
Green Street Performance Metrics
Getting SB 375 in the Ground
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.
LED Street lighting = 50%
energy reduction
Access & Connectivity
Recycled Rubberized Asphalt = 4,000 tires recycled
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: 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.
Fact: People walk 70 minutes longer in pedestrian friendly communities.
Fact: 25% reduced asthma rates in children living on tree lined streets
What’s next?
Building & “ground-truthing” the SACOG Blueprint in transit priority areas.
$1 million max.
$3 million max.
The next place….
FOLSOM BLVD. TRANSIT CORRIDOR
Why Folsom Transit Corridor?
1. TOD land uses
2. Transit Priority area
3. Available Lt. Rail, Transit, parallels Hwy 50 & other infrastructure.
4. On-going Public investment
5. Existing communities with many infill & location opportunities.
6. Willing Developers
Opportunities – in existing communities
Transit Stations & Roadways
Jobs – Franchise Tax Board 6,000 employees
Schools, Libraries & ParksNeighborhood Shopping
Existing Infrastructure
Folsom Blvd - Prior industrial and RR uses
Identify Gaps
1. Identify needed infrastructure and costs for development of 5 TODs, and
2. Connect and access our communities thru safe and improved bike/ped facilities and access to transit.
Sustainable Communities Planning Grant - $1.5 million to:
Complete Street-Folsom Blvd.
Connecting neighborhoods to transitSafety for all modes
Creating & Enhancing Access
vs.
No sidewalks
Public-Private Partnerships
We’re in this together…..1. 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.
4. Maximize and build on our existing communities.
5. 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
(916) 874-4551