Item A: Climate & Energy Action Plan Update

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priority than filling in missing segments on some arterial and collector streets. Developing a sidewalk infill plan will be an important step to improve walkability in those areas that lack sidewalks. Remove policy barriers to the development of 20-minute neighborhoods Whether trying to build dense housing, redevelop or rezone an existing lot, or reducing parking requirements, investors, developers, and builders may encounter a number of policy barriers and disincentives present in the Land Use code, the Building Code, and Systems Development Charges. Investors and developers can clearly articulate the policies that prevent or discourage investment in 20-minute neighborhood goals – and staff should continue to interview these stakeholders to understand and remove these hurdles wherever possible. Organization: There are three main pathways for increasing the amount and distribution of 20-minute qualities in existing neighborhoods. These will be used to organize the list of tools: Section 1: Add services to existing residential neighborhoods. An example would be facilitating the placement of a grocery store or park in a residential neighborhood that currently lacks this service within a walkable distance. Section 2: Connect existing residential neighborhoods to existing services. An example would be adding sidewalks or acquiring new right of way to add a pedestrian path connection to help residents reach a nearby store more safely or within a shorter walk. Section 3: Add residential development in areas where services already exist. An example would be facilitating the locating of an apartment building near an existing commercial shopping center. This is followed by a fourth section: Section 4: Overarching implementation ideas Strategies that could make any change more effective Page | 9