LAND USE 2025 Rhode Island State Land Use

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LAND USE 2025 Rhode Island State Land Use Policies and Plan State Guide Plan

LAND USE 2025 Rhode Island State Land Use Policies and Plan State Guide Plan Element 152 R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

Update to 1989 Edition n Major Changes Since ’ 89 n n n Local

Update to 1989 Edition n Major Changes Since ’ 89 n n n Local Comprehensive Plans New Zoning and Subdivision Acts GIS Technology Affordable Housing Crisis Urban Revitalization R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

Land Use 2025 n n n Where Are We, and Where Are We Going?

Land Use 2025 n n n Where Are We, and Where Are We Going? Where Do We Want To Be In 2025? What Issues Do We Need To Be Concerned About In Getting There? How Do We Get There? What Must Be Done To Achieve Our Vision? R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

Where Are We? n n n 80%+ Rhode Islanders still live in urbanized areas

Where Are We? n n n 80%+ Rhode Islanders still live in urbanized areas along the Bay & major rivers But in recent decades, growth has been both outward from this core; and coming into the state from neighboring states But even more significant than the amount of growth, the way we are growing is having significant impacts on the RI landscape R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

Significant Changes in Our Use of the Land over Last 40 Years We Used

Significant Changes in Our Use of the Land over Last 40 Years We Used to Live and Work in Compact Communities…. n n R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06 Small house lots Mix of single and multifamily (duplex) housing Regular blocks, well developed & interconnected street network to disperse traffic Housing, shopping and civic functions inter-mixed

Contemporary Development Patterns… n n n Take up a lot more land than Traditional

Contemporary Development Patterns… n n n Take up a lot more land than Traditional development Larger lots One dominant housing type (single family) n n R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06 Single-function areas -- housing separated from business & civic uses – commercial strips Road networks have few interconnections, traffic concentrated on fewer collectors and arterials

Where Are We? The Result… n n Developed Land Increasing Nine Times Faster Than

Where Are We? The Result… n n Developed Land Increasing Nine Times Faster Than Population and Jobs Moving Away From Urban Core Unsustainable Sprawl ~ 30% of state’s land currently developed It took 330 years to develop the first 20% of our land, but just over 25 years to develop the next 10%. R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

Where Are We Going? 1995 R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06 2025?

Where Are We Going? 1995 R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06 2025?

Where Do We Want To Be In 2025? n Plan Vision: n n R.

Where Do We Want To Be In 2025? n Plan Vision: n n R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06 Maintain unique and special character Growth focused and concentrated in traditional centers Outside centers, forest and open space will predominate Narragansett Bay will be center piece

Where Do We Want To Be in 2025? What is the Future Need For

Where Do We Want To Be in 2025? What is the Future Need For Land? 2025 Land “Needs” Based on Current Trends Based Projections of Population, Employment, and Current Zoning n Residential n n n Commercial/Industrial/Mixed n n 36, 800 added dwellings 95, 400 add’l. acres 12, 600 add’l. acres Institutional & Other Developed n 1, 100 add’l. acres Total New Developed Land by 2025: 109, 000 acres or 16% of state area R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

What Are the Alternatives? How Can We Best Accommodate Our Growth Needs? Four Geographic

What Are the Alternatives? How Can We Best Accommodate Our Growth Needs? Four Geographic Alternatives Examined 1. Current Trend No concentration of growth Future developed land = need estimates based on Current Trend 2. Centers & Corridors Concentrate Growth in Centers & Along Highway Corridors Develop at least 20% less land through 2025 than Current Trend 3. Infill Concentrate Growth Within Area Having Public Services Develop at least 30% less land through 2025 than Current Trend 4. Composite Combines aspects from # 2 & #3 Develop at least 35% less land through 2025 than Current Trend R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

Alternatives Considered TREND - No geographic focus 109, 000 acres developed by 2025 84,

Alternatives Considered TREND - No geographic focus 109, 000 acres developed by 2025 84, 000 acres developed by 2025 Conclusion: All Alternatives Provide Sufficient Land to Meet Forecasted 2025 Growth Needs, 12 % increase in developed land but… 16 % increase in developed land CENTERS & CORRIDORS Highway focused growth INFILL - Existing urban focused 29, 000 acres developed by 2025 4 % increase in developed land Each does so in a very different way, and with different efficiency and varying potential impacts. COMPOSITE - Focused growth -- urban service areas & rural centers 51, 000 acres developed by 2025 7 % increase in developed land R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

Policy Evaluation of Alternatives Composite Alternative Each Alternative Selected Basis evaluatedasinthe terms of land

Policy Evaluation of Alternatives Composite Alternative Each Alternative Selected Basis evaluatedasinthe terms of land policy forefficiency Recommended considerations of the Future Land Use Plan State Guide 2025 Plan R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

What Does This Look Like? n n Concentrates growth in areas that can sustain

What Does This Look Like? n n Concentrates growth in areas that can sustain growth: n Urban Service Boundary n Growth Centers Maximizes investment in existing infrastructure Promotes more efficient development: n Infill n Rehabilitation n Higher Densities Maintains Green and Open Space R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

Is It Realistic? n n n More than enough vacant land within urban area

Is It Realistic? n n n More than enough vacant land within urban area to satisfy future growth needs. Rehabilitation and infill adds substantially to that capacity. 92% of major capital investment taking place within urban area. R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

What Needs To Be Done? n State Investment Strategy that focuses support for growthinducing

What Needs To Be Done? n State Investment Strategy that focuses support for growthinducing development investment within the Urban Services Boundary and in Growth Centers R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

What Are Some Of The Other Issues? n n Property Tax Reform Affordable Housing

What Are Some Of The Other Issues? n n Property Tax Reform Affordable Housing Economic Development Resource Constraints n n Water Sewer Open Space Protection Transportation R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

Goals to Achieve The Vision n A Sustainable Rhode Island n Greenspace & Greenways

Goals to Achieve The Vision n A Sustainable Rhode Island n Greenspace & Greenways n Excellence in Community Design n First Class Infrastructure R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

How Do We Get There? Implementation n 25 Measurable Objectives n n n Focus

How Do We Get There? Implementation n 25 Measurable Objectives n n n Focus Growth: Urban Service Boundary & Growth Centers Preserve Special Places Require Affordable Housing Reform Property Tax System Update Planning Laws 90 + Strategies n n n Lead Agencies Identified Timeframes to Initiate Performance Measures R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

The Plan’s “Big” Ideas Compact Growth to Contain sprawl… n n n n Urban

The Plan’s “Big” Ideas Compact Growth to Contain sprawl… n n n n Urban Services Area Boundary area where supporting infrastructure is likely to be available intensity should be urban – centers & traditional neighborhoods optimize use of infrastructure investment Outside Urban Services Area retain Rural Character concentrate growth in “Growth Centers” designated through local initiative with State approval use conservation development, resource-based activities (agriculture/forestry), and reserve land for future needs A New State Leadership Role… n n land use decisions will continue to be local… But, the State should lead implementation of the plan use discretionary, growth-supporting investments to guide growth inside the urban services area and to centers

Policies & Strategies Relevant to GHG Issues Policies: n Guide development in a manner

Policies & Strategies Relevant to GHG Issues Policies: n Guide development in a manner that will prevent encroachment on floodways, dunes, barrier beaches, coastal and freshwater wetlands, and other natural features that provide protection from storms, flooding, and sea-level rise. n Promote higher densities in urban and suburban areas, town centers & other areas having water & sewer service… promote conservation development and compact mixed village centers in areas lacking infrastructure. n Promote concentrations of high density housing and employment near existing and planned commuter rail stations and other mass transit nodes. n Promote land use that contributes to energy conservation and increased reliance on renewable energy sources, while assuring dependable sources of fuel supplies. n Encourage development patterns that promote energy efficiency and help attain state air quality objectives.

Next Steps… • Complete Public Review • Revisions based on comments • State Planning

Next Steps… • Complete Public Review • Revisions based on comments • State Planning Council Consideration of Adoption The full Draft Plan and related information are available at: www. planning. ri. gov R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06

Public Workshops & Hearings Schedule Feb. 27 th 2 PM Dept. of Admin. Bldg.

Public Workshops & Hearings Schedule Feb. 27 th 2 PM Dept. of Admin. Bldg. Providence Feb. 27 th 6 PM Visitors Center Pawtucket Feb. 28 th 6 PM Corliss Auditorium Narragansett URI Bay Campus Mar. 2 nd 6 PM R. I. Statewide Planning Program 1 -06 Middletown Town Hall Middletown