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The RCPC Land Use Committee completed a land use study mapping all 285 establishments on College Avenue (by type and density) and presented results at the November 20 General Meeting. Discussion centered on creating more mixed-use development with higher density housing for seniors and moderate-income families, addressing the parking problem, and setting a vision for future development. Next steps include community workshops and a survey.
College Avenue, Alcatraz to Broadway
The RCPC Land Use Committee launched a community planning process to study College Avenue and shape a vision for future development, including discussion of more mixed-use and higher-density development with commercial and residential space, particularly for seniors and moderate-income families. The November 20 General Meeting was the first public step.
The RCPC Land Use Committee completed a land use study mapping all 285 establishments on College Avenue (by type and density) and presented results at the November 20 General Meeting. Discussion centered on creating more mixed-use development with higher density housing for seniors and moderate-income families, addressing the parking problem, and setting a vision for future development. Next steps include community workshops and a survey.
“We will also discuss ways that vision can influence future Rockridge development.”2003_11 - article body describing November 20 RCPC meeting agenda
“There was discussion about creating more mixed-use development. This would include higher density development along College Avenue with more buildings that have both commercial and residential space, particularly housing options for seniors and moderate income families.”2004_01 - Planning Rockridge article
“Parking is an issue on College Avenue and we need to explore creative options for alleviating the parking congestion.”2004_01 - pull quote in Planning Rockridge article