First Name | Trixie |
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Last Name | Johnson |
Email Address | trixiej@comcast.net |
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Subject | Land use reduction targets to reduce GHG |
Comment | The final plan should have a much higher target for reductions achieved by more compact urban growth, coupled with assistance to local governments for planning and possibly even infrastructure costs associated with density (like increases in sewer capacity in areas going more dense than planned). Not only will this reduce GHG to a level closer to the necessary targets, but it also preserves more agricultural and open space land. As a former San Jose Councilmember, I know that densification is difficult, but doable. It might help them to address community opposition if the added power of the state's GHG land use policies can be cited as part of the reason to increase densities. Too many cities have not, or are not, meeting the need to provide housing for a growing population, which also pushes growth into new areas. A tougher GHG policy will have the added benefit of encouraging cities to meet their housing goals. I know you are receiving opposition from some builders of single-family housing. San Jose has shifted substantially from s-f to a much higher proportion of m-f and even high rise housing. There is no shortage of builders wanting to do the work -- and some s-f builders are moving into the mid-density range to meet demands. As the market changes, so do they! |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-12-08 13:44:13 |
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