|  The
Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan for short) is a long-range guide
to how and where our city and neighborhoods will grow and
redevelop. It addresses everything from land use,
economic development, and housing, to the environment, transportation,
and historic preservation.
The City
Council approved a new Comprehensive Plan in December
2006, replacing an outdated version adopted back in 1984.
The new Comprehensive Plan will ensure that we maximize
the benefits of the new growth in our city.
The Comprehesive Plan:
- Guides our city's growth through transit-oriented
development – directing new growth to Metro stations
and major transit corridors encourages new residents to
drive less, ride transit, walk and bicycle more and support
local stores and services;
- Expands housing opportunities and choices
through Inclusionary Zoning and other important polices;
- Protects residential neighborhoods so
that only compatible infill development occurs, enhancing
the character of the existing community;
- Provides innovative traffic-reducing strategies
that encourage less driving, and more walking, bicycling,
carsharing and riding transit; and
- Creates better access to parks –
ensuring all neighborhoods have access to safe, attractive
parks.
The new Comprehensive Plan contains several elements, or
areas of focus, including:
| Land Use |
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space |
| Transportation |
Historic Preservation |
| Housing |
Community Services and Facilities |
| Environmental Protection |
Infrastructure |
| Economic Development |
Arts and Culture |
Links
Comprehensive
Plan website -- the new version of the Comp Plan
will be posted soon and available for download
See “Rock Creek West” for the Chapter covering
Ward 3
Existing Land Use Map
Planned Land Use Map
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