Overview
Schools, government buildings, recreation centers, and other places that bring people together – are an essential part of the life of a community. These uses are sometimes located far from the communities they serve because more remote greenfield sites may be less expensive, easier to develop or large enough to meet standard design models. Instead, these activities should be located near the neighborhoods they serve to promote waking and interaction.
Schools, government buildings, recreation centers, and other places that bring people together – are an essential part of the life of a community. These uses are sometimes located far from the communities they serve because more remote greenfield sites may be less expensive, easier to develop or large enough to meet standard design models. Instead, these activities should be located near the neighborhoods they serve to promote waking and interaction.
Tools and Actions
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Municipal Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Economic Development section can locate public facilities.
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Capital Budget
Capital budget can set aside funds to purchase and/or build facilities. Municipalities can seek public funding to build facilities themselves.
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Area-Specific Plans
Area-specific plans can locate facilities.
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Incentive Zoning
Incentive zoning can allow density for developers in return for contribution to building an amenity or facility.
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Basic Zoning
Basic zoning can map areas for public facilities.
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Overlay Zoning
Special zoning districts can include requirements for public facilities.
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Purchase of Development Rights
Acquisition to set land aside for facilities.
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