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Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2021
Level City or Town
State(s) Illinois
Source City of Chicago
Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Health, Housing, Transportation & Mobility
This report identifies inequitable transit-oriented development (TOD) in Chicago, which has exacerbated racial and economic disparities, as a critical concern. To address this, the City can adopt the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Policy Plan, designed to ensure that...

Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) Wisconsin
Source Madison Common Council
Policy Areas Community Development, Housing
This ordinance would amend sections of the city's zoning code related to downtown and urban districts. It removes the maximum floor-to-floor story height and replaces it with height limits in feet, and also adds an affordable housing incentive for projects with a voluntary contractual...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2016
Level County
State(s) Wisconsin
Source Urban & Regional Planning, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Policy Areas Community Development, Food
Cities and counties across America should strategize food recovery networks to mitigate food waste and address food insecurity at the same time. This brief outlines how Dane County can integrate existing efforts and planning initiatives through Healthy Food for All Dane County (HFFA)...

Type Article
Year 2010
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source Journal of Urban Planning and Development
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
Broken sidewalks have become a significant issue, especially for people with disabilities, following a 2002 court ruling that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to sidewalks. Cities should require property owners to repair broken sidewalks fronting their property before...

Type Article
Year 2013
Level City or Town, State
State(s) California
Source Richard Willson
Policy Areas Community Development, Transportation & Mobility
Excessive and inefficient parking requirements in zoning ordinances have led to the overbuilding and underutilization of parking spaces, contributing to sprawling developments and wasted land. Localities should reform parking requirements by examining local planning characteristics,...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2019
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source Sustainable Development Code
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Health, Housing, Public Spaces
Green zones are special districts created by a local government to drive sustainable economic development, reduce pollution, and promote healthy lifestyles. This memo recommends granting priority permits for green zones and encouraging community involvement in their development. It...

Type Article
Year 2014
Level City or Town
State(s) California, Colorado, Washington
Source ACCESS Almanac
Policy Areas Community Development, Transportation & Mobility
A shortage of curb parking during the peak holiday shopping season is created by free parking policies, leading to increased traffic congestion and pollution. The city should donate all parking meter revenue in December to support the homeless population, rather than offering free...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2010
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Center for Neighborhood Technology
Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources
This report examines opportunities to improve transit connectivity, economic development, and sustainability in the Urbana-Champaign region. It outlines planning procedures, zoning guidelines, transit-oriented development opportunities, and market analysis results for the White Street...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2018
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Sustainable Development Code
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Food, Health, Public Spaces
Localities can promote farm stands by allowing them as by-right uses across zoning districts and streamlining permitting processes. This memo outlines how farm stand-friendly ordinances expand economic opportunities for small producers and increase the availability of fresh produce....

Type Article
Year 2009
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source ACCESS Magazine, University of California Transportation Center
Policy Areas Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility
The issue of increased traffic congestion in areas with Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) due to dense development and the need for parking despite higher transit use. The city should integrate carsharing options within TODs to reduce the necessity for personal vehicle ownership...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Sustainable Development Code
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Environment & Natural Resources, Public Spaces
Cities can use their zoning codes to mandate sustainable development practices like green roofing, which promotes heat absorption, increases stormwater filtration, and provides recreational opportunities. This policy brief outlines how municipalities have leveraged incentives like...

Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2019
Level City or Town
State(s) Louisiana
Source City of New Orleans
Policy Areas Community Development, Housing, Public Safety
This ordinance outlines use and design standards for both rental and owner-occupied affordable housing. It requires that at least 10% of units in new developments within eligible zones are made affordable and ensures that these units will incorporate the same design features and have...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2018
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States, Pennsylvania, Texas
Source ChangeLab Solutions
Policy Areas Education, Environment & Natural Resources, Health, Public Spaces
Parks enhance communities by promoting physical, mental, and social health. This guide outlines the 'complete parks approach', which helps local governments promote parks improvements by engaging communities who have historically been overlooked during parks planning discussions,...

Type Article
Year 2007
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source Elizabeth Macdonald, Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of California, Berkeley
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
Local planners often restrict tree planting near intersections due to safety concerns, which may not be justified. This article recommends that cities should not restrict sidewalk street trees unless it can be shown unequivocally that they create unsafe environments. This issue relates...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) Illinois
Source Chicago Department of Transportation
Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility
Expanding equitable transportation through cycling is essential as the transportation landscape evolves. This report advocates for a dynamic and flexible Chicago Cycling Strategy, structured around strategic pillars and foundational building blocks to guide bike network development....

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) North Carolina
Source City of Charlotte
Policy Areas Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
To ensure safe and equitable mobility, Charlotte requires reconfiguring streets to better accommodate all users. This report outlines plans to incorporate cycle-tracks, buffered bike lanes, roundabouts, and wider sidewalks, enhancing connectivity and safety. These improvements align...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Environmental Protection Agency
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Finance & Procurement, Public Spaces
The Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Initiative provides support to communities in urbanized watersheds looking to reduce stormwater runoff using green infrastructure. This brief outlines how communities can incorporate green technology into roadway and utility upgrades....

Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2020
Level City or Town
State(s) Maryland
Source Baltimore City Council
Policy Areas Public Safety
This resolution prohibits the City from selling, transferring, or franchising access to the City's water supply system, sewer system, and underground conduit system for cables wires and other facilities. Under this resolution, the city retains its authority to grant franchises or...

Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2013
Level City or Town
State(s) Pennsylvania
Source Philadelphia City Council
Policy Areas Community Development, Housing, Public Spaces
This bill authorizes the creation of a land bank, tasked with accumulating underutilized or vacant property around the city, and restoring it so that it can be used productively. Under this bill, the land bank is authorized to acquire property through donation, gift, purchase or any...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2010
Level County
State(s) All States
Source American Planning Association
Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Finance & Procurement, Economic Justice
This report finds that incorporating arts and culture into economic development improves outcomes by concentrating the physical density of creative human capital, promoting artistic communities to attract visitors and further investment, and connecting the arts with other sectors...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 1997
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Center for Neighborhood Technology
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
This report examines "hidden assets" within communities, underutilized resources that can be leveraged to promote sustainable development and capture lost value. These assets include natural resources, historic buildings, cultural diversity, and local businesses. By identifying and...

Type Article
Year 2013
Level City or Town
State(s) California, Colorado, Oregon
Source ACCESS
Policy Areas Housing, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
New developments that do not include off-street parking creates demand for spillover parking, which increases housing costs and creates various nuisances for the surrounding community. Cities should implement Overnight Parking Permit Districts, which would restrict overnight parking...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2019
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source Sustainable Development Code
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Housing, Public Safety, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
Mixed-use zoning promotes high-density development and enables residential, commercial, and industrial uses in a single district. This memo outlines different types of mixed-use zoning and highlights initiatives that have reduced housing and transportation costs, increased biking...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2018
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States, Wisconsin
Source League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Finance & Procurement, Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
Municipal cooperation is an important mechanism for providing consistent access to public services, especially in times of crisis or emergency. This brief outlines how shared service or mutual aid agreements facilitate the sharing of resources or services like fire and EMS, law enforcement,...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) All States, Georgia
Source Government Finance Officers Association
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement, Housing
Urban wealth funds allow local governments to generate revenue by taking stock of publicly owned assets and engaging in new forms of planning and development to generate long term financial returns. This report examines how Atlanta's use of an UWF to finance affordable housing expansion...

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