Infill Workshop Series

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Infill Workshop Series

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Record of Discussion from the Neighborhood Congress Meeting - October 27, 2009

Topics

Meeting topics and activities are subject to change and time allotment.

Workshop #1: Tuesday, February 9, 2010- 7:00 PM- Walton Building - 300 South Providence

Topic - What is infill?

Introduction to series topics - Blueprint for Growth - Sacremento, CA
Defining terms and types for ColumbiaVisual Preference Survey
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Discussion Questions

Workshop #2: Wednesday, February 24, 2010- 7:00 PM-8:30 PM- City Hall Addition, 1st floor conference room 1A, 8th & Broadway

Topic - Where and when is infill appropriate?

Introduction
Overview of Visual Preference Survey results
Video example from Eugene, Oregon: “Infill Compatibility Standards”
Visualizing Density
Group activity & discussion: What do you visualize?
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Discussion Questions

Workshop #3: Monday, March 8, 2010- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
The Blind Boone Community Center- 301 N Providence Road

Topic -Infill in Practice: Processes, regulation and application

Panel Discussion on challenges & opportunities- multiple perspectives including developers, architects, planners and neighborhood leaders
Group discussion to follow panel discussion
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Discussion Questions: Trends Encouraging Infill

Workshop #4: Wednesday, April 7, 2010- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Walton Building - 300 South Providence Road

Topic -Infill in Practice: Processes, regulation & application continued

Challenges and Opportunities
Incentives/Tax Credits
Review existing code
Potential Infill Sites
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Discussion Questions: Workshop Feedback
- Potential Infill Sites Map: (Note: preliminary assessment only, site characteristics and availability varies)

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Getting to Smart Growth

Getting to Smart Growth II

LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System

Participating in the Development Process - A Best Practices Guide for Developers, Neighborhoods & Policymakers

City of Sacramento, CA - Infill Strategy

Santa Paula, CA - Understanding & Identifying In-fill Housing Opportunities (Workshop Presentation)

Smart Infill: A practical guide to creating vibrant places throughout the Bay Area