Metropolitan centers : evaluating local implementation of regional plans and policies : final report

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• Creators:
  Margerum, Richard D. ; Lewis, Rebecca ; Bartholomew, Keith ; Parker, Robert G. ; Dobrinich, Stephen
• Corporate Creators:
  University of Oregon. School of Planning, Public Policy and Management ; University of Utah
• Corporate Contributors:
  National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC) ; United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Regional planning
  • Regional development
  • High density
  • Mixed use development
  • Transit oriented development
  • Metropolitan planning organizations
  • Policy
  • Case studies
  • Land use Collaborative growth management
• Publication/ Report Number:
  NITCN-RR-761
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States;Denver (Colorado);Utah
• Edition:
  Final report
• Corporate Publisher:
  National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC)
• Abstract:
  The Denver and Salt Lake City Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) have embarked upon regional visioning strategies that promote ; development around higher density, mixed use centers with current or future access to transit. This study examines the programs and policies in ; the Salt Lake City and Denver regions to examine regional vision influence on local planning and the opportunities and constraints facing ; centers. The research team analyzed local plans over the past several decades, interviewed planners, and examined demographic, land use and ; transportation characteristics in select centers across the region. We found that the regional vision had a moderate influence on local planning, ; due to vague definitions and criteria. However, light rail investment and market forces have had a more substantial influence—resulting in cities ; developing supportive transit oriented development policies. While over 100 centers have been designated, many face significant challenges to ; support regional goals, particularly because many light rail lines were located along rail and freeway alignments. A limited number of “tipping ; point centers” already contain the necessary elements to be successful with city and private investment. Many “greenfield centers” offer ; significant future opportunity for development, but their suburban location and infrastructure needs present significant costs and challenges. ; Many other “redevelopment centers” are dominated by industrial, commercial or office development, and the land use and transportation ; patterns within these centers present substantial hurdles that may limit their potential to achieve regional goals.
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• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/32300/dot_32300_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 3.52 MB]
• Collection(s):
  University Transportation Centers ; US Transportation Collection
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