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Board of Trustees |
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Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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David Hancock, Chief Capital Services Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Paul Drake, Director of Real Estate & TOC |
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TITLE:
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Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Planning and Design Principles
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide feedback and consideration for future approval
BACKGROUND:
UTA is involved in Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) from initial planning efforts through implementation. To guide staff in its efforts to support communities, development partners, and other stakeholders, UTA has developed TOC Planning and Design Principles. This document contains guidelines and standards intended to direct the visioning, planning, design, and development of station areas as well as provide a means to evaluate Station Area Plans and UTA-involved developments.
Board Policy 5.1 requires that the Transit-Oriented Communities (“TOC”) Planning and Design Principles be approved by a resolution of the Board. After incorporating feedback from the Board, staff will present a final draft of the TOC Planning and Design Principles at a future Board meeting for formal approval.
DISCUSSION:
The TOC Planning and Design Principles document includes an explanation of the significance of TOCs as a growth strategy, TOC’s relationship to Utah’s regional growth vision, how TOCs relate to UTA, and guidelines and standards. Guidelines and standards cover principles related to connectivity, land use, site and architectural design, safety, and management. This document is intended for multiple audiences including cities, consultants, development partners, and UTA staff. They will be used to inform Station Area Planning efforts as well as a reference for Design Review Committee evaluations of Master and Site Plans for UTA-involved development projects.
ALTERNATIVES:
This item is for discussion purposes. The Board may offer feedback to consider for the final approved document.
FISCAL IMPACT:
TOC projects have generally provided a significant return to the agency. They also contribute to the economic development efforts within the affected communities and demonstrate the value created by transit investment.
ATTACHMENTS:
Transit-Oriented Communities (“TOC”) Planning and Design Principles