SAN RAFAEL  ­ PART ­ A  

TOP CHALLENGES

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Strategy 1: Identify Priority Infill Development Areas,Strategy 2: Expedite Development Review,Strategy 4: Ease Parking Requirements in Infill Locations,Strategy 5: Adopt Flexible Codes,Strategy 6: Provide Clear Rules for Renovating Historic Buildings,Strategy 8: Offer Density Bonuses in Infill Locations,Strategy 9: Put Public Offices in Infill Locations

Infill SCORE

Gaining Community Acceptance Through AppropriateDensity and DesignAdequate Infrastructure to Serve Infill DevelopmentReducing Regulatory Impediments to Infill DevelopmentProvide Affordable Housing ChoicesImplement TOD/ Complete StreetsCreate Walkable Communities Support Jobs/Econ. Dev.Focus Investment on Catalyst Sites

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Identified priority infill areas & approved supporting policies

Population: 50,000 to 99,999

Market:There is growing momentumacross market segments withproven demand for walkableinfill

Progress & Acceptance: 9/10

"San Rafael has a sharedvision & detailed specific/areaplans with strong publicsupport. There is active &ongoing engagement of thecommunity, stakeholders &decision makers."

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FOR DISCUSSION ONLY70/100Infill Friendly 7/10Proactive 8/10

Created partnerships for actionStrategy 10: Seek State and Regional Partners, Strategy 11: Identify Key Anchor Institutions, Strategy 12: Explore Employer-Assisted Housing, Strategy 13: Engage Philanthropic Organizations, Strategy 15: Create a Local Developer Capacity-Building Program,

Strategy 16: Strengthen Code Enforcement,Strategy 18: Create a Business Improvement District,Strategy 19: Hold Public Events and Festivals in Infill Locations,Strategy 20: Initiate a Neighborhood Identity Campaign,

Actively helps to identify funding opportunities & fund infillStrategy 23: Implement a Land Value Tax,Strategy 24: Attract Private Equity,Strategy 26: Use Participatory Budgeting & Encourage Crowdfunding for Projects

Improved the existing built environment & createdeconomic opportunities

Used innovative strategies to finance infrastructureimprovements

SAN RAFAEL SMART INFILL PROGRAM  ­ PART 1  

TOP PRIORITIES

STRATEGIES

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Enable mixed-use & higher-densityinfill development by rightSeek state exemptions forenvironmental review orpermittingAnalyze Impacts (env., fiscal, trans.,etc) of infill vs greenfielddevelopment

SMART Infill & RevitalizationRoadmap

Provide Affordable Housing ChoicesImplement TOD/ Complete StreetsCreate Walkable Communities Support Jobs/Econ. Dev.Focus Investment on Catalyst Sites

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EXPEDITED DEVELOPMENTREVIEW

OFFER DENSITY BONUSES ININFILL/TOD LOCATIONS

ENGAGE PHILANTHROPICORGANIZATIONS

ACTIONSIdentify priority development areaswith increased density in thecomprehensive plan Work with elected officials toidentify higher-densitydevelopment/ infill areasIdentify case studies & successfulmodels of high-density mixed useprojects

Develop a strategy to engagephilanthropic partnersCreate/support local philanthropicorganizations focused on priorityinfill/affordable housing or issuesrelevant to the infill strategy

San Rafael, CA

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SAN RAFAEL SMART INFILL PROGRAM  ­ PART 2 

TOP PRIORITIES

STRATEGIES

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Adopt a property maintenancecode with min. standards Provide incentives/assistanceprograms that help low-incomeproperty owners rectify codedeficienciesCreate an inventory of propertiesthat includes information on codeviolations or tax delinquency

SMART Infill Implementation Roadmap

Provide Affordable Housing ChoicesImplement TOD/ Complete StreetsCreate Walkable Communities Support Jobs/Econ. Dev.Focus Investment on Catalyst Sites

STRENGTHEN CODEENFORCEMENT

BUILD COMPLETE STREETS INITIATE ANEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITYCAMPAIGN

ACTIONSAdopt & support regional & localcomplete street policies Ensure that thetransportation/comprehensive plantrans. element identifies streetstargeted for improvementsEngage bicycling, walking advocatesto support public transportation &community improvements

Develop a program to strengthen &support our distinct neighborhoodsand districtsExplore opportunities fordistinctive welcome/gateway signsor features at entrances to districtsSupport public art installations onbuildings, infrastructure, or streets

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