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This collabora�ve effort will focus on the cri�cal planning linkage between land use and transporta�on, and will consider economic, resiliency, environmental, working lands, and equity issues that play a role in shaping the community. Land use areas will be defined by placemaking priori�es envisioned for each unique area. Iden�fica�on of new development standards needed or zoning changes required will be part of the discussion. A SWOC (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportuni�es, and Challenges) analysis will be prepared for each of the 3-4 land use alterna�ves, with a par�cular emphasis on how equity is impacted by land use alterna�ves and an evalua�on of how well each alterna�ve aligns with currently adopted policies iden�fied in Task 2.1. Task 4.3: Development of Land Use & Development Recommenda�ons Report The Clarion team will compile the results of Task 4.2 into a report format for review by the project Steering Commitee. At Steering Commitee mee�ng #8, the Commitee will discuss the findings of the report and be led through a facilitated full or small group discussion to iden�fy the preferred aspects of each alterna�ve to include in the public review dra� of the plan. Task 4.4: Develop Plan Policies and Ac�ons The Clarion team will build off the previous tasks and develop a dra� set of policies and implementa�on ac�ons for each plan chapter. We an�cipate that this will include the full range of comprehensive planning topics included in the RFP on pages 13-14. The organiza�on of the policies, strategies, and ac�ons will follow the plan framework iden�fied in Task 4.1. The Clarion team will evaluate the equity implica�ons of all policies and make recommenda�ons to support vulnerable popula�ons. Addi�onal special policy considera�ons are discussed below. Task 4.4.1 Resiliency and Hazard Mi�ga�on Policies, Strategies, and Ac�ons Equinox will iden�fy policies, strategies, and ac�ons that will be effec�ve in reducing community vulnerability to climate and non-climate related hazards. Strategies and ac�ons related to land use are especially relevant. These will guide recommended infrastructure investments and design standards, community preparedness tac�cs, and emergency management and stormwater approaches. Depending on the projected growth paterns throughout the County, there is a need to build resilience into the growth strategy prior to new development occurring. Primary threats and types of considera�ons also vary throughout geographic areas of the County so these may need to be tailored for specific areas. As an example, the County may want to focus new affordable housing developments in areas that are less exposed to hazards (such as flooding), while simultaneously loca�ng in areas with other desirable characteris�cs (such as access to transit and proximity to grocery stores). A series of policy statements and implementa�on strategies and ac�ons will be developed and located within each appropriate plan chapter to reinforce these objec�ves. Task 4.4.2 Transporta�on Policies, Strategies, and Ac�ons The Clarion team will develop transporta�on policies, strategies, and ac�ons with a focus on the linkage between transporta�on, land use, and equity, all of which is key to planning an accessible mul�-modal transporta�on network. Building from work in Task 3.2.5 and other tasks, the team will develop a set of transporta�on policies, strategies, and ac�ons to integrate land use and transporta�on, and future community and economic development efforts. 57