Collaboration Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Housing choices and opportunities

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