Example Details

Example:

Require specific land development regulations for each multimodal node, and allow developers to write land development regulations for a specific node in which they want to develop/redevelop as a way to move forward

Objective:

Economic Vitality

Strategy Category:

Use policy and regulatory tools to incentivize economic development

Strategy:

(V.B.3) Use other policy tools to incentivize redevelopment

Originators:

City of Boca Raton

Implementors:

City of Boca Raton

Timeframe:

Inactive

Applies Systemwide?:

Comments:

This is no longer an active strategy. The City of Boca Raton had has allowed developers to write land development regulations in the Planned Mobility districts with assistance from City staff.

The City is planning for the future Glades Rd Tri-Rail station area by creating TOD regulations that include higher densities around the Boca Town Center Mall.

Example last updated August 2017

Contact: Jim Bell, City of Boca Raton Planning & Zoning

Ex. ID 447

Place Types and Functions What is this?

Multimodal Districts & Nodes
Primary Function:	Concentration of activities in transit-oriented setting. Focus area for job and population growth
General Land Use Context:	Generally a mix of uses with high population and employment density (More than 15 jobs + people per acre)
Transit:	Areas served by premium or frequent fixed route service
Walking & Biking:	Right-of-way has balance for walk/bike facilities and transit/auto. Focus on connectivity to transit stations