| |  Reference ArticlesThe California General Plan Glossary (376kB PDF,  )- The California General Plan Glossary defines over 400 terms used in preparing and writing general plans in California. The aim of this Glossary is to ensure that every user understands the Plan and interprets it in the same way. Community Energy Planning (PDF, )- APA Newsletter March 2008 - part 1 Community Energy Planning (PDF, ) - APA Newsletter March 2008 - part 2 Livable Communities for Successful Aging in San Mateo County, White Paper (757kB PDF, ) - prepared by Strategic Economics, April 2008 Effects of TOD on Housing, Parking, and Travel ( 247kB PDF, )- A report has just been completed in mid-August for the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) stating that TOD housing produces half as many automobile trips as conventional development. PB PlaceMaking staff developed this report with Robert Cervero of UC Berkeley. The final TCRP Report 128 Effects of TOD on Housing, Parking, and Travel is expected to be available in mid-October. The document here is the Executive Summary of the report submitted to TCRP. Town of Truckee, California ~ General Plan (link 117MB PDF, )- The 2025 General Plan represents the first update to the Town of Truckee’s General Plan since the Town adopted its first General Plan in 1996, following its incorporation in 1993. Design, Community and Environment (DC&E) was the consulting firm for this General Plan. City of Cupertino, California ~ General Plan - The Cupertino General Plan describes the long-term goals for the City’s future and guides daily decision-making. The time frame of the Plan is 2000-2020. Recommended reading by the Community Development Department. City of Walnut Creek, California ~ General Plan - General Plan 2025 is a comprehensive revision of Walnut Creek’s 1989 General Plan. Design, Community and Environment (DC&E) was the consulting firm for this General Plan. Filling In The Gaps - an informative booklet just released by the San Mateo County Department of Housing, on how cities in San Mateo County can promote infill housing.
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