Examples (17)

Objective: Accessibility

Category: Land Use: Encourage smart growth through land use planning and development approval processes

Strategy: (II.D.05) Implement design principles for compact development and pedestrian-oriented community form

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Description Objective Originators Implementors Timeframe
Designate future premium transit station areas (e.g. Downtown Mixed Use District) as Activity Centers, and increase the allowable densities therein to entice redevelopment and economic development. Develop design guidelines to enhance the environment for pedestrians and bicyclists. Accessibility City of Oakland Park City of Oakland Park Completed
Incorporate TOC into zoning code with development regulations for mix of uses, building height, building setbacks, structured parking, public transit service and amenities, wide sidewalks, street trees Accessibility City of Miramar City of Miramar Current
Adopt and implement a Planned Mobility Ordinance with requirements for pedestrian- and transit-friendly design through a points-based system to promote and incentivize new development. Accessibility City of Boca Raton City of Boca Raton Current
Develop a form based code for Complete Streets corridors to address confusion and overlaps in zoning code - started RAC between Federal Hwy & Dixie Hwy, and will expand to others Accessibility City of Dania Beach City of Dania Beach Completed
Develop a form based code for the City's main corridors and the residential areas between them Accessibility City of Wilton Manors City of Wilton Manors Future: mid-term
Devise a methodology to evaluate multimodal impacts associated with a proposed development application, including a mechanism to "give credit" for multimodal improvements (e.g. bike lanes) in development concurrency review Accessibility Broward County Broward County Ongoing
Be creative in stormwater design and access management (e.g. meandering park atmosphere at SR7) Accessibility City of Hollywood City of Hollywood Completed
Envision and incorporate community elements into public space (e.g. Art Park at Dixie Hwy) Accessibility City of Oakland Park City of Oakland Park Current
Promote "active building" design to avoid empty space and blank walls by encouraging interesting and engaging building facades Accessibility City of Fort Lauderdale City of Fort Lauderdale Current
Update development regulations to allow for more urban style higher density development Accessibility City of Dania Beach City of Dania Beach Current
Bring commercial buildings and uses closer to the street along the SR 7/US 441 corridor Accessibility City of North Lauderdale City of North Lauderdale Future: mid-term
Provide sidewalks in Planned Unit Developments Accessibility City of North Lauderdale City of North Lauderdale Future: mid-term
Develop better parks and open spaces Accessibility City of North Lauderdale City of North Lauderdale Future: mid-term
Incorporate ADA and pedestrian improvements into commercial developments Accessibility Town of Pembroke Park Town of Pembroke Park Current
Develop a Common Vision for the SR 7 corridor across county lines through land use and transit supportive design studies. Accessibility SFRPC, SR 7 Collaborative FDOT Completed
Identify roads for potential narrowing, and identify missing sidewalk links. Accessibility City of North Lauderdale City of North Lauderdale Ongoing
Revitalize the Pioneer Grove area of Deerfield Beach Accessibility City of Deerfield Beach City of Deerfield Beach Current