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www.greenbelt.org
Planning for Change: How to be an Effective Advocate
How to Use an EIR as an Advocacy Tool
Elements of Livable CommunitiesA Mix of Uses
• Walk to shops and services
• Support local businesses
• Access daily needs without driving
• Link trips to community uses such as schools and libraries
Elements of Livable CommunitiesConnectivity and Mobility
* Transit can’t do it alone
* Walkable places are essential
* Lower parking standards in TOD,
unbundled parking costs
* Car sharing and shared parking
* Bike and pedestrian connections
* Bus connectivity and high quality
transit service
Transportation for Walkable and Healthy Communities
* In the Bay Area, Transit Zone Households are:* 30% Car-Free* Driving 50% less* 4 times more likely to
walk* 10 times more likely to
use transit
MTC 2007, New Places, New Choices
Rising Energy Costs
Unsafe CommunitiesHow to cross the street on foot…and survive?
Climate Change
What is an EIR?
Where is an EIR in an approval process?
When to comment on an EIR?
EIRs: How to comment effectively
• Decide on your concerns/goals and read relevant sections first; think through questions as you analyze• Emphasize your local expertize but base
comments on data not emotion• Be specific, succinct and professional• Use standard intro, body conclusion format• Cite sections directly; focus on facts; quote
professionals• Focus on content not grammatical errors• Make sure your take home message is clear
Other resources:Planning and Conservation League FoundationOffice of the Attorney General
EIRs: Mountain View
Break out groups
Land UseTransportation
Population Housing and EmploymentGlobal Climate Change
Alternatives
What are you looking for?What are your goals?
How would you comment?If it is difficult, tell us why
http://www.mountainview2030.com/
Environmental Planning Commission will hold an information session Jan. 11, 2012.
EIR comments are due January 13
Ellie [email protected]
