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www.greenbelt.org. Planning for Change: How to be an Effective Advocate. How to Use an EIR as an Advocacy Tool. Walk to shops and services Support local businesses Access daily needs without driving Link trips to community uses such as schools and libraries.

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  1. www.greenbelt.org Planning for Change: How to be an Effective Advocate How to Use an EIR as an Advocacy Tool

  2. Walk to shops and services Support local businesses Access daily needs without driving Link trips to community uses such as schools and libraries Elements of Livable CommunitiesA Mix of Uses

  3. Elements of Livable CommunitiesConnectivity and Mobility * Transit can’t do it alone * Walkable places are essential * Lower parking standards in TOD, unbundled parking costs * Car sharing and shared parking * Bike and pedestrian connections * Bus connectivity and high quality transit service

  4. * In the Bay Area, Transit Zone Households are: * 30% Car-Free * Driving 50% less * 4 times more likely to walk * 10 times more likely to use transit MTC 2007, New Places, New Choices Transportation for Walkable and Healthy Communities

  5. Rising Energy Costs

  6. Unsafe CommunitiesHow to cross the street on foot…and survive?

  7. Climate Change

  8. What is an EIR?

  9. Where is an EIR in an approval process?

  10. When to comment on an EIR?

  11. EIRs: How to comment effectively • Decide on your concerns/goals and read relevant sections first; think through questions as you analyze • Emphasize your local expertize but base comments on data not emotion • Be specific, succinct and professional • Use standard intro, body conclusion format • Cite sections directly; focus on facts; quote professionals • Focus on content not grammatical errors • Make sure your take home message is clear • Other resources: • Planning and Conservation League Foundation • Office of the Attorney General

  12. EIRs: Mountain View

  13. Break out groups Land Use Transportation Population Housing and Employment Global Climate Change Alternatives What are you looking for? What are your goals? How would you comment? If it is difficult, tell us why

  14. http://www.mountainview2030.com/ • Environmental Planning Commission • will hold an information session Jan. 11, 2012. • EIR comments are due January 13 • Ellie Casson • ecasson@greenbelt.org

  15. agarcia@greenbelt.org abornstein@greenbelt.org Thank you

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