• 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

Implementing the Vision

• 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

2040 Regional Transportation Plan Adopted May 26, 2011

• 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

Implementation of 2040 RTP

• 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

Specific Development Strategies

• 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

What Has Been Completed To Date?

Sustainable Communities Six Livability Principles

1. Provide more transportation choices

2. Promote equitable, affordable housing

3. Enhance economic competitiveness

4. Support existing communities

5. Coordinate policies & leverage investment

6. Value communities and neighborhoods

Sustainable Communities Partners

Wasatch Choicefor 2040

Salt Lake County

Wasatch Front Regional Council

U of U Metropolitan

Research Center

Utah Department of Transportation

Utah Transit Authority

Salt Lake City

Mountain Land Association of Governments

Utah Chapter American Planning

Association

U of U Bureau of Economic &

Business Research

Envision Utah

Four Programs

1. Envision Tomorrow Plus (ET+)2. Scenario Development at Six Catalytic Sites3. Regional Housing and Mobility Plan4. Education, Policy Advocacy, Planning Models

and Transferability

Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant

Program #1Develop the world’s foremost analytic tool Envision Tomorrow +

Predictive Growth ModelBuilding and Land Use TypesBuilding Energy Consumption7D Transportation EffectsReturn of InvestmentH + T CostsAir Quality and Climate ImpactsFiscal ImpactPublic Health

Employment GrowthEmployment ResilienceDevelopment CapitalRedevelopment TimingWater ConsumptionTransportation SafetyWorkforce HousingLEED-ND ApplicationPublic Assets

Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant

Program #2Study and Create Scenarios for Six Catalytic Sites

Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant

Program #3Housing Choices and a Regional Housing Plan

Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant

Program #4

Education

Policy Advocacy

Planning Models

Transferability

Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant

Focus on Housing (Program #3)Phase 1 Tasks to be completed by 12/2012

Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant

1. Review of Housing Plans

5. Develop an Assessment of Need for Affordable Housing

2. Agency Outreach

4. Develop a Detailed Baseline of Housing

Characteristics

3. Review of the Analysis of Impediments

Jane Garvey

www.wasatchchoice2040.comMichael R. GallegosSalt Lake County Division Directormgallegos@slco.org

Thank you

“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.”