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~~~~~~~ 06!30!2008 01.25P Boulder County Clerk, CO ORD R 26.00 D 0.00 Policy LU-2.5: The City should recognize both the fiscal and physical efficiencies in maintaining a compact urban form by encouraging new residential construction to locate adjacent to existing facilities and services. Principle LU-3. As developable land becomes scarcer, underutilized commercial areas will provide opportunities for• redevelopment and revitalization that promote economic growth while preserving; land use entitlements and property values of adjacent areas. Policy LU-3.1: Proposals for new development and/or redevelopment should be based on a consideration of the Framework Plan and the corresponding principles and policies. Policy LU-3.2: Targeted redevelopment and infill should be encouraged so as to channel growth where it will be beneficial, contribute to the City's vision and improve access to jobs, housing anti services. Policy LU-4.2: Opportunity Area #2 (Figure A.2, p. A-3) should consist of a healthy and vibrant downtown consisting of a mix of supporting businesses and residences. Consideration should be given to: • Promote the health of downtown through an appropriate scale of redevelopment, expansion of business, and housing opportunities. • Provide connections to local and regional public transit systems, including commuter rail, that support Downtown. • Promote pedestrian friendly connections across major transportation corridors and between adjacent commercial areas. • The vision and principles contained in the SH42 Revitalization Area Comprehensive Plan (adopted September 2003) continue to guide the future land uses for specified areas in this opportunity area. Principle TS-2. The City should promote mass transit as an integral part of the City's overall transportation system by providing connections to regional transit corridors, and enhancing existing service within the community. Policy TS-2.1: The City should continue to work with Regional Transportation District (RTD) to expand the existing bus transit network to provide efficient connections to, from, and throughout the City. Policy TS-2.4: The City's design review process for private development projects as well as public improvements should be used to the greatest extent to include alternative modes of transportation including public transportation, bicycling, and pedestrian access during the planning, and design of those projects. 2