DRIP committee requires new developments be pedestrian-oriented, keeps 'to the extent practicable' qualifier
The committee voted to require new developments be pedestrian-oriented and left 'to the extent practicable' in place for mixed-use/complete-community requirements, after members debated legal and implementation limits for projects that cannot meet all criteria.
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The Disaster Recovery, International Affairs and Planning Committee adopted an amendment requiring that new developments be pedestrian-oriented while retaining a proviso that mixed-use and 'complete community' elements apply "to the extent practicable." Chair Tamara Paulton led the drafting and the committee approved the compromise by voice vote (7 ayes, 0 nos, 2 excused).
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