Government-Adopted Policies

Award Winners

The San Rafael Downtown General Plan Policies were submitted by the City of San Rafael Community Development Department in California. In 1991, city leaders began a process to revitalize their stagnant downtown. After input from two advisory committees and over 1,000 residents, the downtown general plan policies were adopted. The policies generate public and private projects which continue to revitalize a much improved downtown. For questions regarding this policy, please contact Linda Jackson, City of San Rafael Community Development Department at (415) 485-3085.

The Transportation and Growth Management Program (TGM) was submitted by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development. The TGM Program was initiated by the State of Oregon in 1993 to help ensure that land use and transportation decisions in urban areas contribute to more livable communities. The program is cooperatively managed by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Land Conservation and Development to assist local governments by providing grants, technical assistance and policy and program development. For questions regarding this policy, please contact Pamela Kambur, Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development at (503) 373-0050.

Certificate of Merit

The Lodi Central City Revitalization Program was submitted by the City of Lodi, California. This program was adopted by the city council as a result of community concern over rapid commercial (“big box') growth in the southwest portion of the city and the relocation of Downtown businesses. The program was developed through an open process and provides a center focus that combines commercial, civic, cultural, and recreational uses. For questions regarding this policy, please contact Janet Keeter, City of Lodi at (209) 333-6700.