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What is a General Plan?
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Understand the terminology!
 Redwood City's General Plan is the document that establishes
policies, goals, and programs for the long-term physical development
of our community. It’s really a “blueprint for
the future” of how our City will look, how development
will occur, and what we want our City to be for future generations.
The General Plan is made up of seven mandatory topics or Elements.
These Elements include
- Land Use – Location of housing,
commerce, industry, and open space
- Circulation – Transportation; streets,
roads, transit, bicycles, pedestrians
- Housing – Existing and projected
housing needs. Programs and policies to provide housing
for all economic groups
- Conservation – Natural resources,
soil, water, and wildlife
- Open Space – Parks and open space
preservation and acquisition
- Noise – Identification of noise
sources and programs to mitigate noise problems
- Safety – Protection from seismic,
geologic, flood, wildfire, and Other hazards
In addition to these seven mandatory elements described above,
a General Plan can include optional elements. For example,
Redwood City's current General Plan includes a Historic Resources
Element, a Human Services Element, and a Cultural Resources
Element.
The City’s General Plan was adopted in 1991 and since
then has served as the basis and foundation for decisions
on development. As we move forward in the 21st century,
our community faces new challenges and opportunities, and
will address these issues in the General Plan.
See the links below for information on the existing General
Plan, and on the current process of preparing a new General Plan
to reflect our community’s perspectives and desires
for the future of Redwood City.
Comments? Question? Email us at generalplan@redwoodcity.org
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