Topic Papers, which are short papers devoted to specific planning topics, will be developed as we go through this process. The purpose is to provide additional information on various issues or topics that were discussed or that may be considered.
- Pathways Topic Paper #1 – Pathways Planning Process
This first topic paper summarizes the anticipated community participation process and opporutnties for the Pathways Plan. (281 KB)
Related PDF: PathwaysTopicPaper1ProcessAug05.PDF
- Pathways Topic Paper #2 – Green Building
This topic paper discusses what green building is, what some examples are, and what the benefits might be. (385 KB)
Related PDF: PathwaysTopicPaper2GreenBldgApr06.PDF
- Pathways Topic Paper #3 – TDR
This topic paper briefly describes what transfer of development rights is, the benefits, and how it works. (3.8 MB)
Related PDF: PathwaysTopicPaper3TDRMay06.PDF
- Pathways Topic Paper #4 - Walkable Communities
This topic paper briefly describes the concept of "walkable communities" and how walkability can benefit the community. (3.7 MB)
Related PDF: PathwaysTopicPaper4WalkableCommunitiesMay06.PDF
- Pathways Topic Paper #5 - Inclusionary Zoning Code
Inclusionary zoning codes is the subject of this topic paper. It describes what inclusionary zoning is, tells why it's important, and provides some examples of how it might work. (2.9 MB)
Related PDF: PathwaysTopicPaper5InclZonJun06.PDF
- Pathways Topic Paper #6 - Health & Community Design
This topic paper briefly touches on some of the health-related issues that recent studies have linked to the design of communities in more recent decades. (559 KB)
Related PDF: PathwaysTopicPaper6HealthJun06.PDF
- Pathways Topic Paper #7 - Low-Impact Development
The concepts of Low-Impact Development are described and some examples provided in this topic paper. (3.2 MB)
Related PDF: PathwaysTopicPaper7LIDJun06.PDF
- Pathways Topic Paper #8 - Form-Based Code
This paper covers a basic explanation of what form-based codes are and provides some examples of communities that have used them. (4.8 MB)
Related PDF: PathwaysTopicPaper8FBCJul06.PDF
- Pathways Topic Paper #9 – New Urbanism
This topic paper discusses what green building is, what some examples are, and what the benefits might be. (2.4 MB)
Related PDF: PathwaysTopicPaper9NewUrbanismJul06.PDF
- Pathways Topic Paper #10 - TMDLs
This paper provides some basic information on what is meant by Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), what might be done to address limits on TMDL, and what the impacts might be. (865 KB)
Related PDF: PathwaysTopicPaper10TMDLJul06.PDF
- Pathways Topic Paper #11 - LEED
This paper introduces the subject of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), which officially certifies projects as meeting "green" standards. (220 KB)
Related PDF: PathwaysTopicPaper11LEEDSep07.PDF
- Pathways Topic Paper #12 - Scenic Byways
This paper provides some basic information on scenic byways and the associated State and federal programs. (528 KB)
Related PDF: PathwaysTopicPaper12ScenicBywaysApr08.PDF
- Pathways Topic Paper #13 - Universal Design
The concept of universal design as it applies to building and development is introduced in this paper. Some examples are provided. (332 KB)
Related PDF: PathwaysTopicPaper13UniversalDesignJun08.PDF
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