1. HOUSE bILL 697 7.30.09 IPARC MEETING

2. HB 697 What are the new planning requirements? Why are these requirements critical? How can we accomplish these requirements? What is the link between HB 697 and SB 360? IPARC MEETING

3. HB 697 HB 697 Amends Chapter 163, F. S. New Local Planning Requirements effective since July 1, 2008 Timeline for Local governments: To comply no later than due date of EAR- based Amendments To amend LDRs to be consistent with new amendments within one year

5. Energy efficient land use patterns

8. use of renewable energy resources

9. LEED/USGBC /FGBC (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design/US Green Building Council/Florida Green Building Coalition)Housing Element

10. Why are these requirements critical? Global warming is unequivocal: Increase air and ocean temperatures Rising sea level Widespread melting of snow and ice Global climate change must be fought at local level - Florida State Legislature- HB 697

11. Why are these requirements critical? CO2 emissions accounts for 92% of GHG 46% of Florida’s CO2 emissions Transportation Sector

12. Why are these requirements critical? Travel mode to work Reduce Transportation contribution to Climate Change Reduce CO2 Emissions

13. Howcan we accomplish the new planning requirements-HB 697? Recognize Link between Land Use - Transportation Land Use Patterns affects Vehicle Miles Traveled VMT affects Gasoline Consumed Gasoline Consumed affects CO2 Emissions

14. How can we accomplish the new planning requirements-HB 697? Reduce growth in travel Strategies to reduce VMT Reduce CO2 Emissions

15. How can we accomplish the new planning requirements-HB 697? Land Use: urban in-fill, redevelopment, mixed use transit oriented corridors/ development Travel Demand Management: HOV, telecommuting, exclusive turn lanes Mode Share: increased transit, intercity passenger rail, van pooling, Bike/Ped (Transp. Demand Manag.) Strategies to reduce Vehicle Miles Travel (VMT)

17. How can we accomplish the new planning requirements-HB 697? Proximity to Employment CentersReducing VMT/ Number and Length of Automobile Trips Modes of Transportation Transit, Walking, Bicycling

18. How can we accomplish the new planning requirements-HB 697? Reduce Urban Heat Island- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Shading in parking lot medians Cool Roofs Green Roofs Cool Pavement

19. How can we accomplish the new planning requirements-HB 697? City of Palm Beach Gardens EAR-Based Amendments GOING GREEN

21. Reduce CO2 Emissions

22. Green Design

23. Energy Conservation

24. Diversify Land Use

25. Pedestrian/Bicycle Oriented Neighborhoods

26. Efficient Public Transportation

27. Sustainable Economic Development

28. Elderly and Workforce Housing

29. Heat Reduction: Greener Streetscapes and More Open Spaces “Going Green”Mass Transit Conservation LAND USE Sustainability A Balanced Community “Sustainable Comprehensive Plan”

30. EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT-BASED AMENDMENT PRINCIPLES Sustainable Economic Development: Future Land Use Transportation Housing 18

32. Encourage LEED*/USGBC* green building standards- Provide incentives-19 Consider adopting Transit Oriented Development Zoning Overlay (TODO) promoting rail station

34. Encourage public transit use, bicycle, pedestrian paths - support proposed multi-modal overlay

35. Coordinate with local transit service providers and local municipalities the City’s transit initiatives

36. Recognize direct link between public transit, land use, workforce housing, and economic development20

38. Promote sustainable and energy efficient standards for housing

39. Encourage housing and supportive services for elderly and special needs residents21 Essential Service Personnel- household income: 140% of annual median income ($85,680)- teachers, nurses, police and fire personnel, planners, retail service, etc.

41. Encourage environmentally sustainable City

42. Reduce CO2 emissions

43. Add energy efficient buildings and recycling guidelines to Land Development Regulations 22

44. What is the link between HB 697 and SB 360? DENSE URBAN LAND AREAS (DULAs)

45. What is the link between HB 697 and SB 360? MOBILITY STRATEGIES To support TCEA (Transportation Concurrency Exception Areas) Alternative Modes of Transportation Parking Management Land Use Mix Land use densities and intensities Transportation System Management Transportation Demand Management Reduce CO2 Emissions

46. THANK YOU!