The document provides an overview of the proposed Point MacKenzie Townsite Code. It describes the code as establishing guidelines to develop a traditional town through a series of transitional districts, moving from rural to urban. It highlights how the code emphasizes building placement, streets, and civic spaces over conventional zoning to create a walkable, mixed-use community. Visual examples then show what the different districts and street-level implementation would look like, ranging from low-density rural areas to a high-density town core. The purpose is to implement the code and fulfill a long-term vision of Point MacKenzie becoming a vibrant gateway city to Alaska's interior.
Item 7.4 public use facility design ordinanceepdevelopment
An Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning) of the El Paso City Code, by amending Chapter 20.02 General Provisions and Definitions to delete the definition of School and add Elementary and Secondary Schools, Chapter 20.08 (Appendix A), Table of Permissible Uses, by designating that a Detailed Site Plan shall be required for Community Recreational Facility, Library, Museum, and School-Elementary; amending Chapter 20.10, Supplemental Use Regulations, by adding a new Section 20.10.145, Civic Buildings, Public Spaces, and Educational Facilities, and providing for a penalty as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the code.
(All Districts)
Main Street: New Rules for a New VisionMarcus Garnet
How public participation, Lego, computer modelling and analysis led to new planning policies and zoning to implement a streetscape vision in suburban Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
This document discusses plans to redevelop Speer Boulevard in downtown Denver through a multimodal corridor approach. It identifies current problems like traffic congestion, lack of pedestrian connectivity and sustainability, and underutilized land. The redevelopment aims to create a safe pedestrian environment, reduce traffic issues, provide diverse and consistent urban spaces, offer transportation choices beyond cars, increase sustainability efforts, encourage infill development and strengthen connectivity. The goals are implemented through streetscape improvements, traffic realignments, and development standards and incentives.
Presentation at TOD training program by ADB - covering TOD basics, 5 TOD principles, What is TOD, Sustainability, Delhi, Bangaluru, ADB, ADB training, National TOD Policy, Pedestrian, Walkability, NMT, Non motorized transport, Women Safety, Setbacks, Women friendly environment, women oriented urban design, urban design, urban planning, Street safety, natural surveillance, Connectivity, Network planning, Pedshed analysis, multimodal integration, Form Based Codes, DDA, IRSDC, MOHUA, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Railways, Delhi Development Authority, Karol Bagh, Ajmal Khan, Pedestrianization, Affordable Housing, Karkadooma, Recycling, Daylighting, Energy modeling
The document outlines guidelines for sustainable and appropriate housing design, including criteria for a good neighborhood. It discusses strategies for recycling and waste storage in dense housing, using architecture and landscaping to create a sense of community, designing streets and spaces to prioritize pedestrians, and ensuring private and public spaces are well-defined. A variety of housing typologies are presented, addressing issues like natural lighting, adaptability, and parking integration.
Presentation of Matthew Crall, land use and transportation planner with Oregon's Department of Land Conservation and Development, at CNU's Emergency Response and Narrower Streets Workshop, Nov. 3, 2009, in Portland, Ore.
The document discusses a request for amendments to the conditional use permit requirements for a proposed Northgate Mobile Food Court. Specifically, the applicant is requesting: 1) Reduced setback distances from rights-of-way and between food truck pad sites; 2) Not requiring off-street parking spaces per food truck; 3) Not providing a 20-foot wide fire apparatus access route; and 4) Meeting the less restrictive Northgate commercial parking and setback standards. Additional proposed conditions for the food court include prohibiting amplified music, requiring security, and establishing hours of operation. The review criteria for conditional use permits include considering the purpose and intent of land use regulations, consistency with the comprehensive plan, compatibility with and impacts on the surrounding area
The document provides an overview of the proposed Point MacKenzie Townsite Code. It describes the code as establishing guidelines to develop a traditional town through a series of transitional districts, moving from rural to urban. It highlights how the code emphasizes building placement, streets, and civic spaces over conventional zoning to create a walkable, mixed-use community. Visual examples then show what the different districts and street-level implementation would look like, ranging from low-density rural areas to a high-density town core. The purpose is to implement the code and fulfill a long-term vision of Point MacKenzie becoming a vibrant gateway city to Alaska's interior.
Item 7.4 public use facility design ordinanceepdevelopment
An Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning) of the El Paso City Code, by amending Chapter 20.02 General Provisions and Definitions to delete the definition of School and add Elementary and Secondary Schools, Chapter 20.08 (Appendix A), Table of Permissible Uses, by designating that a Detailed Site Plan shall be required for Community Recreational Facility, Library, Museum, and School-Elementary; amending Chapter 20.10, Supplemental Use Regulations, by adding a new Section 20.10.145, Civic Buildings, Public Spaces, and Educational Facilities, and providing for a penalty as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the code.
(All Districts)
Main Street: New Rules for a New VisionMarcus Garnet
How public participation, Lego, computer modelling and analysis led to new planning policies and zoning to implement a streetscape vision in suburban Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
This document discusses plans to redevelop Speer Boulevard in downtown Denver through a multimodal corridor approach. It identifies current problems like traffic congestion, lack of pedestrian connectivity and sustainability, and underutilized land. The redevelopment aims to create a safe pedestrian environment, reduce traffic issues, provide diverse and consistent urban spaces, offer transportation choices beyond cars, increase sustainability efforts, encourage infill development and strengthen connectivity. The goals are implemented through streetscape improvements, traffic realignments, and development standards and incentives.
Presentation at TOD training program by ADB - covering TOD basics, 5 TOD principles, What is TOD, Sustainability, Delhi, Bangaluru, ADB, ADB training, National TOD Policy, Pedestrian, Walkability, NMT, Non motorized transport, Women Safety, Setbacks, Women friendly environment, women oriented urban design, urban design, urban planning, Street safety, natural surveillance, Connectivity, Network planning, Pedshed analysis, multimodal integration, Form Based Codes, DDA, IRSDC, MOHUA, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Railways, Delhi Development Authority, Karol Bagh, Ajmal Khan, Pedestrianization, Affordable Housing, Karkadooma, Recycling, Daylighting, Energy modeling
The document outlines guidelines for sustainable and appropriate housing design, including criteria for a good neighborhood. It discusses strategies for recycling and waste storage in dense housing, using architecture and landscaping to create a sense of community, designing streets and spaces to prioritize pedestrians, and ensuring private and public spaces are well-defined. A variety of housing typologies are presented, addressing issues like natural lighting, adaptability, and parking integration.
Presentation of Matthew Crall, land use and transportation planner with Oregon's Department of Land Conservation and Development, at CNU's Emergency Response and Narrower Streets Workshop, Nov. 3, 2009, in Portland, Ore.
The document discusses a request for amendments to the conditional use permit requirements for a proposed Northgate Mobile Food Court. Specifically, the applicant is requesting: 1) Reduced setback distances from rights-of-way and between food truck pad sites; 2) Not requiring off-street parking spaces per food truck; 3) Not providing a 20-foot wide fire apparatus access route; and 4) Meeting the less restrictive Northgate commercial parking and setback standards. Additional proposed conditions for the food court include prohibiting amplified music, requiring security, and establishing hours of operation. The review criteria for conditional use permits include considering the purpose and intent of land use regulations, consistency with the comprehensive plan, compatibility with and impacts on the surrounding area
This document discusses redesign options for First Street in the City of Miami Beach. It summarizes the current issues with First Street, including poor pedestrian safety, sightlines, and small sidewalks. It presents three options for redesigning First Street. Option 1 returns the median but increases pavement and does not prioritize pedestrian safety. Option 2 and 3 eliminate the median to increase greenspace and improve pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and visibility, in line with the city's transportation and stormwater master plans. Option 3 additionally includes a mixed-use turn lane. The document recommends Options 2 or 3 as the preferred options.
The Value of Place: Planning for Walkability in the Tigard TriangleRay Atkinson
The purpose of the Value of Place Project is to produce urban design recommendations that will improve the walkability, safety, comfort, and aesthetics of the built environment for those who live, work and do business in the Tigard Triangle.
ATS-16: Connecting the Dots: Trails and Transportation, Buff BrownBTAOregon
Case studies on the policy, planning, funding, and design considerations that create great networks where trails seamlessly link to streets and transit.
Presenter:
Buff Brown
This document summarizes a site development and street design plan for Flat Shoals Avenue and Memorial Drive in Reynoldstown, Georgia. It was created by a team from Georgia Tech's School of City and Regional Planning. The team explored previous plans for the area, current zoning, and historical context to inform three conceptual designs: a divided street, a two-way street with an access drive, and an all two-way street. Each concept was analyzed in terms of benefits, issues, and implications for the site and surrounding area. The goal was to utilize vacant lots to address community needs while restoring the pedestrian environment and expanding housing options consistent with the neighborhood's master plan.
The document provides an overview of Ordinance 32-O-08, which approved a planned development project at 708 Church St. The project includes 385-foot tall building with 35 floors containing 218 dwelling units and 18,258 square feet of office/retail space with 271 parking spaces. The planned development expires on December 31, 2013 and the applicant is requesting a 3-year extension to complete the project by December 31, 2016. The document also reviews trends in other planned development projects approved in the area between 2003-2014.
The document provides an overview of Ordinance 32-O-08, which approved a planned development project at 708 Church St. The planned development would include a 385-foot, 35-floor building with 218 dwelling units and 18,258 square feet of office/retail space. It was approved by City Council in March 2009 but the applicant is now requesting a 3-year extension to the original December 2013 deadline to complete the project. The document also reviews approved planned development projects in the city since 2009, noting that while some were granted extensions, only one approved project from that period remains incomplete.
The document proposes a Black Creek Parkway as a less intrusive alternative to expanding I-170 in St. Louis County. The parkway would be a 4-lane road following the path of Black Creek, requiring only minor property acquisition compared to the original 6-lane interstate plan. While the interstate would have displaced over 150 homes and businesses, affecting over $82 million in property, the parkway would displace just 2 homes, 12 vacant lots, and affect a portion of 2 parks and an apartment complex, equating to around $72 million in affected property. The parkway is presented as a way to provide commuter access while mitigating opposition concerns around noise, urban sprawl, and property loss.
Wheels of Progress: Downtown Planning 2.0 Beyond the VisionOHM Advisors
The document outlines a Downtown Advance plan for Wooster and Medina, Ohio to guide redevelopment. For Wooster, the plan identifies redevelopment opportunities through community engagement and market analysis. It recommends projects like streetscape improvements, converting alleys to greenspace, and developing a downtown park. For Medina, the plan conducted outreach and identified target redevelopment sites. The market assessment found demand for apartments and office space. The plan recommends developing these sites to advance the cities' goals and catalyze continued private investment downtown.
City of Salina Brochure-Free Standing Metal CarportsCity of Salina
A building permit is required to construct a free standing metal carport. The carport must comply with zoning regulations regarding property line setbacks and lot coverage. It also must match the design of the primary building and obtain historical approval if in a historic district. Applying for a permit requires submitting plans, specifications, and details about anchoring and materials.
This document describes NEST, a tool developed by Nobatek to evaluate the environmental impacts of urban planning projects in their early design phases. NEST calculates sustainability indicators such as energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, land use, waste production, and water usage for different design scenarios. It was tested on a hypothetical new neighborhood project in France comparing a higher-density, sustainable design (Scenario 0) to a lower-density, conventional design (Scenario 1). The results showed the sustainable design performed better across all indicators, reducing energy use by 41%, carbon emissions by 16%, waste by 25%, water use by 47%, and air pollution by 20% while increasing housing capacity by 40%.
Capitol Hill Transit Oriented Development Open Housejseattle
The document summarizes a community forum held by Sound Transit to discuss plans for developing the area around the future Capitol Hill light rail station. It outlines proposals for the Nagle Extension to provide access for station operations and house the Broadway Farmers Market long-term. Limited underground parking was discussed for station area development with alternatives like shared parking, zip cars, bike parking, and transit incentives to reduce car usage. Next steps include further design work and ongoing community engagement.
This document summarizes a development, design, and urban planning project for a residential area in Segorbe, Spain. It includes:
- Designing 5 layout options with different features like green space, forest preservation, and slope stability. Design 5 was selected for further development.
- Designing the roads system, drainage/sewer systems, water system, power/lighting, and parks/green spaces for the selected design.
- Calculating costs for the different infrastructure elements, with a total estimated budget of 3.88 million euros.
- Outlining a 14 month work plan and economic ratios for the development.
This document provides an overview and strategic framework for the Louis Botha Avenue corridor in Johannesburg from 1938 to 2013. It discusses the history and development of the corridor over time. The strategic framework establishes a vision to promote connectivity, protect mixed-use economic zones, optimize social infrastructure, and drive sustainable densification along the corridor. It identifies priority intervention areas and preliminary projects through 2030 to implement the vision. Challenges to implementation include aligning different project streams to the common vision and dealing with reluctance to change.
The document summarizes a public hearing on a proposal to rezone parts of Broadway in Somerville, Massachusetts. The rezoning aims to protect residential neighborhoods, promote economic development near transit stations, and establish design guidelines. It discusses existing challenges and proposed new zoning districts, including Transit Oriented Districts, a Corridor Commercial District, and a Residence C District. The rezoning seeks to balance new development with neighborhood character.
TOD Redevelopment on the Grandest Scale by Tom YoungRail~Volution
Redevelopment of older neighborhoods, brownfields and sprawling suburban areas is a reality across North America. These projects provide exciting test cases for large-scale TOD and integrated land use planning. Explore three large-scale TOD redevelopment projects that are transforming their communities. Hear about innovative sustainable development approaches being deployed: complete streets, reduced commercial and residential parking, custom zoning and integrated stormwater management. Study the design of high-quality public realms including urban agriculture areas, parks and open spaces. Take home tangible strategies for balancing the needs of a sustainable, multimodal transportation network with the needs of redevelopment.
Moderator: Steve Granson, Transit Project Manager, HDR, Chicago, Illinois
Katherine Youngbluth, AICP, Commercial Development Specialist, Real Estate Development Group, Arlington County Government, Arlington, Virginia
Tom Young, AICP, Associate - Community Development, Stantec Consulting Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta
Merrill St. Leger-Demian, AICP, LEED AP, Principal, SmithGroup/JJR, Washington, DC
David Kirschner, Capital Projects Management Coordinator, Environmental Services, Arlington County, Arlington, Virginia
This document discusses how city planners can influence development decisions through tools like zoning codes, subdivision regulations, and development standards. It provides examples of how subdivision regulations can require connectivity between new developments and surrounding areas to encourage walkability and access. Specifically, it shows how regulations could mandate sidewalks and trails that connect new subdivisions to parks, schools, commercial areas, and existing or future neighborhoods. The document argues this helps disperse traffic and provides more transportation options. It also notes neighborhood opposition can sometimes arise to proposed connectivity.
OneCode is an effort to consolidate Dania Beach's three separate zoning codes into a single unified code. It aims to make the code more user-friendly without changing residents' existing lifestyles or development potential. City staff hosted multiple community workshops to gather input on topics like boat lifts, sheds, fences, and vehicle parking. The proposed OneCode defines commercial vehicle regulations and allows limited parking of small commercial vehicles in residential areas.
The document outlines three levels of optional requirements for establishing highway mixed-use districts in Manvel, Texas: baseline standards, standard options, and two additional options that provide increasing restrictions. The options specify allowable land uses, minimum district sizes and locations, permitted building functions and heights, setback and buffer requirements, and more. The additional restrictions are intended to better achieve the vision expressed in Manvel's comprehensive plan.
The proposed amendments would update regulations for multi-family residential developments concerning uses, densities, heights, setbacks, parking, and landscaping to align with the city's comprehensive plan. Feedback was gathered from committees and architects testing the amendments on sample sites. No public comments were received in response to notifications of the proposed changes.
The summary discusses Sound Transit's community forum about the transit-oriented development around the future Capitol Hill light rail station. It outlines the agenda for the forum, including presentations on past outreach and next steps. It also summarizes feedback received at previous forums about desired community uses, housing, retail, and parking for the development sites. Sound Transit aims to balance community priorities with financial considerations in selecting developers for the sites.
This document discusses redesign options for First Street in the City of Miami Beach. It summarizes the current issues with First Street, including poor pedestrian safety, sightlines, and small sidewalks. It presents three options for redesigning First Street. Option 1 returns the median but increases pavement and does not prioritize pedestrian safety. Option 2 and 3 eliminate the median to increase greenspace and improve pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and visibility, in line with the city's transportation and stormwater master plans. Option 3 additionally includes a mixed-use turn lane. The document recommends Options 2 or 3 as the preferred options.
The Value of Place: Planning for Walkability in the Tigard TriangleRay Atkinson
The purpose of the Value of Place Project is to produce urban design recommendations that will improve the walkability, safety, comfort, and aesthetics of the built environment for those who live, work and do business in the Tigard Triangle.
ATS-16: Connecting the Dots: Trails and Transportation, Buff BrownBTAOregon
Case studies on the policy, planning, funding, and design considerations that create great networks where trails seamlessly link to streets and transit.
Presenter:
Buff Brown
This document summarizes a site development and street design plan for Flat Shoals Avenue and Memorial Drive in Reynoldstown, Georgia. It was created by a team from Georgia Tech's School of City and Regional Planning. The team explored previous plans for the area, current zoning, and historical context to inform three conceptual designs: a divided street, a two-way street with an access drive, and an all two-way street. Each concept was analyzed in terms of benefits, issues, and implications for the site and surrounding area. The goal was to utilize vacant lots to address community needs while restoring the pedestrian environment and expanding housing options consistent with the neighborhood's master plan.
The document provides an overview of Ordinance 32-O-08, which approved a planned development project at 708 Church St. The project includes 385-foot tall building with 35 floors containing 218 dwelling units and 18,258 square feet of office/retail space with 271 parking spaces. The planned development expires on December 31, 2013 and the applicant is requesting a 3-year extension to complete the project by December 31, 2016. The document also reviews trends in other planned development projects approved in the area between 2003-2014.
The document provides an overview of Ordinance 32-O-08, which approved a planned development project at 708 Church St. The planned development would include a 385-foot, 35-floor building with 218 dwelling units and 18,258 square feet of office/retail space. It was approved by City Council in March 2009 but the applicant is now requesting a 3-year extension to the original December 2013 deadline to complete the project. The document also reviews approved planned development projects in the city since 2009, noting that while some were granted extensions, only one approved project from that period remains incomplete.
The document proposes a Black Creek Parkway as a less intrusive alternative to expanding I-170 in St. Louis County. The parkway would be a 4-lane road following the path of Black Creek, requiring only minor property acquisition compared to the original 6-lane interstate plan. While the interstate would have displaced over 150 homes and businesses, affecting over $82 million in property, the parkway would displace just 2 homes, 12 vacant lots, and affect a portion of 2 parks and an apartment complex, equating to around $72 million in affected property. The parkway is presented as a way to provide commuter access while mitigating opposition concerns around noise, urban sprawl, and property loss.
Wheels of Progress: Downtown Planning 2.0 Beyond the VisionOHM Advisors
The document outlines a Downtown Advance plan for Wooster and Medina, Ohio to guide redevelopment. For Wooster, the plan identifies redevelopment opportunities through community engagement and market analysis. It recommends projects like streetscape improvements, converting alleys to greenspace, and developing a downtown park. For Medina, the plan conducted outreach and identified target redevelopment sites. The market assessment found demand for apartments and office space. The plan recommends developing these sites to advance the cities' goals and catalyze continued private investment downtown.
City of Salina Brochure-Free Standing Metal CarportsCity of Salina
A building permit is required to construct a free standing metal carport. The carport must comply with zoning regulations regarding property line setbacks and lot coverage. It also must match the design of the primary building and obtain historical approval if in a historic district. Applying for a permit requires submitting plans, specifications, and details about anchoring and materials.
This document describes NEST, a tool developed by Nobatek to evaluate the environmental impacts of urban planning projects in their early design phases. NEST calculates sustainability indicators such as energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, land use, waste production, and water usage for different design scenarios. It was tested on a hypothetical new neighborhood project in France comparing a higher-density, sustainable design (Scenario 0) to a lower-density, conventional design (Scenario 1). The results showed the sustainable design performed better across all indicators, reducing energy use by 41%, carbon emissions by 16%, waste by 25%, water use by 47%, and air pollution by 20% while increasing housing capacity by 40%.
Capitol Hill Transit Oriented Development Open Housejseattle
The document summarizes a community forum held by Sound Transit to discuss plans for developing the area around the future Capitol Hill light rail station. It outlines proposals for the Nagle Extension to provide access for station operations and house the Broadway Farmers Market long-term. Limited underground parking was discussed for station area development with alternatives like shared parking, zip cars, bike parking, and transit incentives to reduce car usage. Next steps include further design work and ongoing community engagement.
This document summarizes a development, design, and urban planning project for a residential area in Segorbe, Spain. It includes:
- Designing 5 layout options with different features like green space, forest preservation, and slope stability. Design 5 was selected for further development.
- Designing the roads system, drainage/sewer systems, water system, power/lighting, and parks/green spaces for the selected design.
- Calculating costs for the different infrastructure elements, with a total estimated budget of 3.88 million euros.
- Outlining a 14 month work plan and economic ratios for the development.
This document provides an overview and strategic framework for the Louis Botha Avenue corridor in Johannesburg from 1938 to 2013. It discusses the history and development of the corridor over time. The strategic framework establishes a vision to promote connectivity, protect mixed-use economic zones, optimize social infrastructure, and drive sustainable densification along the corridor. It identifies priority intervention areas and preliminary projects through 2030 to implement the vision. Challenges to implementation include aligning different project streams to the common vision and dealing with reluctance to change.
The document summarizes a public hearing on a proposal to rezone parts of Broadway in Somerville, Massachusetts. The rezoning aims to protect residential neighborhoods, promote economic development near transit stations, and establish design guidelines. It discusses existing challenges and proposed new zoning districts, including Transit Oriented Districts, a Corridor Commercial District, and a Residence C District. The rezoning seeks to balance new development with neighborhood character.
TOD Redevelopment on the Grandest Scale by Tom YoungRail~Volution
Redevelopment of older neighborhoods, brownfields and sprawling suburban areas is a reality across North America. These projects provide exciting test cases for large-scale TOD and integrated land use planning. Explore three large-scale TOD redevelopment projects that are transforming their communities. Hear about innovative sustainable development approaches being deployed: complete streets, reduced commercial and residential parking, custom zoning and integrated stormwater management. Study the design of high-quality public realms including urban agriculture areas, parks and open spaces. Take home tangible strategies for balancing the needs of a sustainable, multimodal transportation network with the needs of redevelopment.
Moderator: Steve Granson, Transit Project Manager, HDR, Chicago, Illinois
Katherine Youngbluth, AICP, Commercial Development Specialist, Real Estate Development Group, Arlington County Government, Arlington, Virginia
Tom Young, AICP, Associate - Community Development, Stantec Consulting Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta
Merrill St. Leger-Demian, AICP, LEED AP, Principal, SmithGroup/JJR, Washington, DC
David Kirschner, Capital Projects Management Coordinator, Environmental Services, Arlington County, Arlington, Virginia
This document discusses how city planners can influence development decisions through tools like zoning codes, subdivision regulations, and development standards. It provides examples of how subdivision regulations can require connectivity between new developments and surrounding areas to encourage walkability and access. Specifically, it shows how regulations could mandate sidewalks and trails that connect new subdivisions to parks, schools, commercial areas, and existing or future neighborhoods. The document argues this helps disperse traffic and provides more transportation options. It also notes neighborhood opposition can sometimes arise to proposed connectivity.
OneCode is an effort to consolidate Dania Beach's three separate zoning codes into a single unified code. It aims to make the code more user-friendly without changing residents' existing lifestyles or development potential. City staff hosted multiple community workshops to gather input on topics like boat lifts, sheds, fences, and vehicle parking. The proposed OneCode defines commercial vehicle regulations and allows limited parking of small commercial vehicles in residential areas.
The document outlines three levels of optional requirements for establishing highway mixed-use districts in Manvel, Texas: baseline standards, standard options, and two additional options that provide increasing restrictions. The options specify allowable land uses, minimum district sizes and locations, permitted building functions and heights, setback and buffer requirements, and more. The additional restrictions are intended to better achieve the vision expressed in Manvel's comprehensive plan.
The proposed amendments would update regulations for multi-family residential developments concerning uses, densities, heights, setbacks, parking, and landscaping to align with the city's comprehensive plan. Feedback was gathered from committees and architects testing the amendments on sample sites. No public comments were received in response to notifications of the proposed changes.
The summary discusses Sound Transit's community forum about the transit-oriented development around the future Capitol Hill light rail station. It outlines the agenda for the forum, including presentations on past outreach and next steps. It also summarizes feedback received at previous forums about desired community uses, housing, retail, and parking for the development sites. Sound Transit aims to balance community priorities with financial considerations in selecting developers for the sites.
Housing Standards Review: Building Regulations PerspectivePAS_Team
This document provides information about the Housing Standards Review and optional requirements that can be applied by planning authorities. Key points:
- The review aims to standardize housing requirements nationally and remove local variation. It leaves Part L (energy efficiency) and allows optional standards for accessibility and water efficiency.
- Optional requirements relate to Part G (water efficiency) and Part M (accessibility). Part M has three categories with increasing accessibility. Planning can require categories 2 and 3 through conditions.
- Meeting the optional requirements, especially category 3, has major implications for design such as larger room and circulation sizes, step-free access, and wheelchair storage. Not considering these could result in non-compliant schemes.
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Kane County 529 PACE Route Study Presentation 2010City of Geneva
The document summarizes a study presented to the Geneva City Council about improving public transportation along the Randall Road corridor. The study evaluated passenger accessibility, developed land use and design guidelines, and recommended strategies to improve ridership of PACE Route 529. Some of the guidelines included encouraging mixed-use development, connecting residences to the corridor, relating buildings to the street, and designing for the pedestrian experience. The city of Geneva provided input on the guidelines, noting challenges around market feasibility, compatibility with existing development, and other factors that impact land use planning along the corridor.
Item # 6 - 4821 Broadway ARB Case # 909Fahcitycouncil
The applicant is seeking final design review for proposed improvements to the existing HEB Central Market located at 4821 Broadway St in Alamo Heights, including expansion of the commercial building and reconstruction of the parking lot. The improvements aim to repair the parking deck, reconfigure the curbside receiving area, restrip parking spaces, and add new sidewalks and landscaping. The proposal complies with city zoning regulations regarding lot width, off-street parking, landscaping, and setbacks. A nearby resident expressed concerns about potential noise pollution and impacts during construction.
The document discusses recommendations for developing the Silver Spring Central Business District in Maryland into a mixed-use cultural district that attracts people through various land uses and public amenities. It recommends market-oriented commercial and residential development, including new housing types, to create an active place with activity at all times. County investment is seen as essential to establishing the downtown as a center for community. The area's demographic trends include urban-dwelling generations X and millennials, with an active lifestyle oriented around urban recreational amenities.
This document discusses proposed amendments to the city's off-street parking requirements. It provides an outline of prior discussions and presentations with the Planning and Zoning Commission on parking flexibility. The Commission voted to recommend approval of draft ordinance amendments. The proposed amendments aim to provide more flexibility and reduce barriers to development. They include adjusting parking minimums and purpose statements, increasing eligibility for shared/off-site parking, exempting small sites from some requirements, and allowing more administrator discretion. The staff recommendation is to approve the nine proposed ordinance revisions.
The document summarizes new zoning rules for the Main Street area in Halifax that were approved in September 2013 and took effect in November 2013. The rules aim to implement a streetscape study vision for Main Street by designating it and surrounding areas as a town center with pedestrian-oriented buildings and streets. The new rules establish three sub-designations - town center, town residential, and neighborhood edge - and allow mixed-use developments with apartments above retail in commercial zones, townhouses in medium density zones, and auxiliary units in low density zones. The rules regulate building heights, setbacks, parking locations, and facades to create an attractive and walkable town center.
This document outlines proposed revisions to a city's Neighborhood Conservation Overlay requirements based on direction from comprehensive plans, neighborhood plans, and a strategic city council plan. It introduces the current NCO district and 3-stage process for establishing one. It also lists community and staff-initiated requested modifications, such as allowing neighborhoods more flexibility in options like lot coverage, tree preservation, and parking standards. City staff is seeking council direction on developing amendments to provide additional flexibility to the NCO district.
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The document describes a two-day workshop to present and critique conceptual neighborhood designs for a new development in Kabul. Day 1 includes presentations of neighborhood modules and design critiques. Day 2 focuses on continuing the work session, a cultural facilities planning lesson, and reviewing an urban planning checklist. The document also provides details on proposed neighborhood designs, including street networks, open spaces, land uses, and 3D massings. The goal is to test design principles and create an exemplary model for future phases.
The document discusses proposed amendments to Oak Harbor's subdivision code. It addresses issues with buffer corridors, street trees, stormwater facilities, and short plats. For each issue, it outlines the problem, goal, proposed amendments, and potential policy questions. The proposed amendments aim to provide clearer design standards and requirements to improve aesthetics, connectivity, and multi-modal transportation options in new developments.
The document discusses proposed changes to development code concepts regarding pedestrian and vehicle connections, open space requirements in Planned Residential Developments (PRDs), and related policy issues. Specifically, it proposes:
1. Establishing a modified grid network for streets with maximum block lengths and intersection spacing, along with requirements for internal pedestrian connections.
2. Requiring a minimum of 50% of open space in PRDs be "active" open space above a certain size, with amenities and connections to surrounding streets and trails.
3. Allowing up to 50% of stormwater ponds to count as "passive" open space if landscaped with trails and located near other active spaces.
It seeks feedback
The document proposes updates to the subdivision code regarding street widths and the review process. It suggests establishing two standard street designs - a narrow section with 28 feet of pavement and a wide section with 36 feet. It also proposes a three-tiered review process where minor variations would only require administrative approval while more significant changes would require a waiver reviewed by the Planning Commission. The goal is to introduce more flexibility for applicants while simplifying the review process.
This document summarizes an application for a conditional use permit and site plan review for the Evening Star Manufactured Home Park in Millersburg. The proposed development would include 28 manufactured home spaces on one parcel with access from a single driveway. City staff evaluated the application against approval criteria related to compliance with comprehensive plan policies, development codes and standards, traffic safety, drainage, and utilities. Staff recommended approval of the application subject to conditions regarding sidewalks, lighting, drainage, and wetlands protection. The planning commission will decide whether to adopt the staff's findings and recommendation of approval.
The applicant is seeking final design review approval for proposed exterior improvements to an existing commercial building located at 5700 Broadway St. The improvements include modifications to the flatwork on site. The Architectural Review Board has recommended approval of the proposed improvements. The applicant is currently completing plan review and permits for ongoing interior and exterior work, including ensuring ADA compliance.
This document discusses the development of the former Weston Nurseries property in Hopkinton, Massachusetts according to principles of low impact development (LID). The 733 acre property will include a maximum of 940 residential units and 450,000 square feet of commercial space. Design guidelines require LID techniques be incorporated, such as designing with the existing topography and landforms, and using stormwater practices like infiltration basins. Waivers have been granted from some subdivision regulations to allow flexibility in street and infrastructure design to comply with LID principles like limiting site disturbance and grading. Several housing developments are underway or nearing completion that follow these LID guidelines.
This document is a draft form based code for the city of Newport, Vermont. It outlines proposed standards for streetscapes, buildings, parking, and retail based on different street and zoning types. Graphic standards and maps are included that show building form standards and proposed designations for main street, downtown, and various density areas. Definitions, an overview of the process, and possible frontage types are also summarized. The document provides guidance for developing different areas of the city according to form based code principles.
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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