Provo's jumping on the transit-oriented development trend with a massive new project near public transport. The goal is to create more walkable areas and cut down on how much we rely on cars.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
Reducing parking requirements can lower construction costs for developers, potentially making new housing more affordable.
Developers and future residents looking for housing near transit.
Potentially, developers or property owners if zoning changes are perceived as restrictive or inconsistent with market demands.
The city wants to make it easier to build apartments near bus stations by reducing parking requirements. This could help create more housing but might change parking availability in those areas.
Changes are being considered for the Interim Transit Oriented Development (ITOD) zone rules. These changes could impact how mixed-use developments are built citywide, potentially allowing for more townhomes and less strict setback rules, but staff have concerns about impacts on traffic and development character.
The council is working through rezoning areas around transit stations to match adopted station area plans. A key concern is ensuring that any zoning changes are consistent with plans previously submitted to the state, to avoid lengthy resubmission processes. This impacts how the city can adapt its zoning to future development needs.
The city is rezoning nearly 39 acres around the 2230 North UVX Station to align with a state-certified plan. This aims to boost housing and commercial development near transit, potentially changing the character of the Carterville neighborhood.
The FrontRunner 2X Project aims to increase train frequency, requiring infrastructure upgrades in Provo. This could involve noise and vibration mitigation, and potentially property acquisition near the tracks.
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