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CARB Study Session on Land Use October 4, 2004

CARB Study Session on Land Use October 4, 2004 Tim Piasky Building Industry Association of Southern California How can we reduce exposure to toxic contaminants and also meet the need for decent, affordable housing? Focus on the Source

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CARB Study Session on Land Use October 4, 2004

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  1. CARB Study Session on Land UseOctober 4, 2004 Tim Piasky Building Industry Association of Southern California

  2. How can we reduce exposure to toxic contaminants and also meet the need for decent, affordable housing?

  3. Focus on the Source • Direct long-term clean up of the real culprit – diesel – rather than less effective indirect strategies to reduce exposure • Separation of “incompatible” land uses may not be a realistic option in urban areas and built-out cities • Limited vacant land for housing • Housing opportunity sites in certified Housing Elements may fall within 1,000 feet of a busy arterial or freeway • Housing that serves transit-dependent populations needs to be near arterials, freeways, transit nodes • May be considered a “taking” of private land

  4. Focus on Mitigation • Need to feature mitigation strategies, techniques and references as a primary focus of the document • Off-site mitigation not an option: No nexus between funds paid and pollution reduction benefits • Off-site mitigation costs would dampen housing production, making housing more costly and less affordable

  5. Support Mixed Use, Transit-Oriented Smart Growth Strategies • Mixed-use, infill, transit-oriented development – pillars of “smart growth” – discouraged by the current approach • Examine the unintended consequences of separating land uses, such as increased Vehicle Trips and Vehicle Miles Traveled

  6. Conclusion • Focus efforts on diesel clean-up rather than separation of incompatible land uses • Emphasize project mitigation to reduce exposure in the short term • Accelerate diesel clean-up while continuing to encourage “smart” development

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