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The purpose of this session will be to expose city planners and economic redevelopment staff throughout the region to a more holistic approach to economic development. A panel of expert consultants will discuss how planners, can think strategically about the kind of community their city has the potential of becoming, rather than looking at piecemeal tactics for revitalizing under-used parcels. The session will examine tools that are available to planners to develop a complete picture of their local community’s job base.

Complete Streets is a national movement to ensure transportation planners and engineers consistently design and operate the entire right of way with all users in mind—including motorists, bicyclists, public transportation users, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. In California it’s not just a movement, but a requirement by law. Governor Schwarzenegger signed the “California Complete Streets Act of 2008” (AB 1358) into law on September 30, 2008. Caltrans has also adopted Complete Streets with Deputy Directive 64-R1 in October 2008. Caltrans recently published the Complete Streets Implementation Action Plan to put this directive in motion. Implementing Complete Streets also supports SB 375.

A national study for the US EPA developed a new methodology to more accurately predict the traffic impacts of mixed use developments. The potential vehicle trip reductions analyzed were significant enough to demonstrate that conventional trip generation methods could exaggerate roadway impacts and the need for mitigation which may include higher impact fees, exactions, and negotiated payments than should be the case. These factors could also contribute to potentially discouraging development of otherwise desirable projects.

Please click on this link to access the community partnership form: http://www.simplesend.com/simple/uploadedimages/000422/2010-12_sponsorshipform.pdf

Join Kit, our sponsors, and friends for a great night that includes prizes, non-stop entertainment, and surprise guests!

Sunday Funday #2: I ♥ the Westside Ride

If you live in the Venice area and want to learn more about the project to make Main Street from Navy to Windward Circle, please attend the Venice Neighborhood Council Meeting this coming Tuesday. LADOT and Councilmember Rosendahl's staff will be on hand to present on this project. LACBC will also be there to offer support for the project and talk about the community benefits.

L.A. METRO TO HOLD COMMUNITY UPDATE MEETINGS FOR WESTSIDE SUBWAY EXTENSION PROJECT JANUARY 24-31

Phase 2B: Azusa to Montclair