Research Reports
Parking Flexibility, Density Improve Infill Feasibility
Submitted by Paul Shigley on 1 June 2007 - 10:49amThe right combination of zoning changes and decreased parking requirements can make infill projects feasible in some of the state’s most urban settings. That is the conclusion of Solimar Research Group, which continues to investigate land use options for crowded urban areas.
Density And Parking Flexibility Improve Infill Feasibility
Submitted by admin on 1 March 2007 - 1:00amThe right combination of zoning changes and decreased parking requirements can make infill projects feasible in some of the state’s most urban settings. That is the conclusion of Solimar Research Group, which continues to investigate land use options for crowded urban areas.
South Bay Mixed-Use Centers Provide Infill Lessons
Submitted by importer on 1 January 2007 - 1:00amThe only way to squeeze a generation’s worth of growth into existing urban areas plus 2% more land is with a heavy reliance on infill development. With the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) beginning to finesse its density-driven, “2% Strategy” growth vision from policy into action, Solimar Research Group is producing information of use to those planning and executing infill development.
South Bay Mixed-Use Centers Provide Infill Lessons
Submitted by admin on 1 January 2007 - 1:00amThe only way to squeeze a generation’s worth of growth into existing urban areas plus 2% more land is with a heavy reliance on infill development. With the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) beginning to finesse its density-driven, “2% Strategy” growth vision from policy into action, Solimar Research Group is producing information of use to those planning and executing infill development.
Study Of San Diego Association Of Governments Reveals Planning Limitations
Submitted by importer on 1 May 2006 - 12:00amA thorough study of the San Diego Association of Governments by the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) suggests that the organization has taken regional planning as far as possible, and more regionalism will require a change in governance and economics.
Smart Growth Implementation Raises Questions Across Country
Submitted by importer on 1 November 2003 - 1:00amInterest in smart growth varies by state and region, but many communities located in disparate parts of the country, whether or not they are growing rapidly, want to implement at least some aspects of smart growth. And
Standardized Infill Projections Could Aid Planners
Submitted by importer on 1 September 2003 - 12:00amInfill development is increasingly the best — or only — option for landlocked and built-out cities to add housing. However, estimating where and how much infill housing could realistically be developed are challenges.
Growth Forecasts Spawn Local, Regional Capacity Studies
Submitted by importer on 1 July 2003 - 12:00amCities and counties are charged with the responsibility of developing not only communities in which people live and work, but also with protecting the health of the surrounding natural environment and agricultural lands.
To achieve balance between these core values, advocacy groups and government agencies alike have taken interest in understanding the available supply of land and the capacity for planned growth in their regions.
Analysts Disagree On Definition Of 'Urban'
Submitted by importer on 1 May 2003 - 12:00amAs California’s population continues to grow, portions of the state are undergoing the process of urbanization. Although it might appear simple to determine what land is urban and what is not, different interpretations of "urban" can complicate discussions of farmland preservation, development patterns, placement of infrastructure and other issues.
Central Valley Cities Have Mixed Record on Farmland Protection
Submitted by importer on 1 November 2002 - 1:00amAlthough there are many tactics used to control growth, ultimately, there is only one measure of importance in protecting farmland: efficient urban land use. In examining four communities in the Central Valley, we found large disparities in land use efficiency.
