This presentation provides an overview of the newly adopted citywide design guidelines for commercial development in Los Angeles, and offers suggestions for how the implementation of the guidelines could be strengthened.
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Commercial Development Standards
PPD 619 | Smart Growth | Spring 2012
Citywide Design Guidelines and
Ruby Chong | Jay Lee | Sandra Mendler | Muriel Skaf
planners, and residents 2. DuFes: technical assistance and recommendaFons to permi`ng authority 3. Annual/biannual revisions
Precedent: LACMTA
Implem
enta?on
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PROVIDE INCENTIVES: LARGER SCOPE
Examples: 1. Tax breaks 2. Density and FAR allowances 3. Transfer of density and FAR 4. ExempFon from minimum density requirements 5. Increased maximum parking raFos 6. Commercial allowances
Precedents: Incen<ve zoning and historic preserva<on
• Guidelines for – IncorporaFng Smart Growth Principles – CreaFng a cohesive built environment – Safety – Enhancing the Business of the Commercial Buildings
• Best PracFces – Commercial Citywide Design Guidelines of City of Los Angeles – Community Design Guidelines of the City of Portland – Design Guidelines of Washington, DC – AcFve Design Guidelines of New York City
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Smart G
rowth-‐ P
ublic Spaces
Façade
Design
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Land
scape
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UFliFes
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Sustainability-‐ Passive
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Commercial Design Guidelines RecommendaFons
• Further Develop Sustainable Framework – Environmental, Economic, and Social Benefits
“The Design Guide is intended to provide guidance for creaFng a
livable Downtown. It includes both standards (requirements) and guidelines (suggesFons).” W
hy Ped
estrian-‐
Orien
ted?
The Walkability
Checklist
• Recommended strategies to improve the pedestrian environment in the public right-‐of-‐way and on private property
• Not a requirement
• Not part of the zoning code
• A project that is walkable is good for business and the environment
SF BeJ
er Streets Plan
The Beler Streets legislaFon requires that any changes to the public right-‐of-‐way, whether proposed by a community member, developer, merchant associaFon, City agency, or others must conform with relevant guidelines and policies from the Beler Streets Plan.