Option

Direct compact development toward lower-risk areas

Details

Focus of action
Land Use Practice
Option

Direct compact development toward lower-risk areas

Focus of action
Land Use Practice

Examples from plans

This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

Option from plan Hazards Sort descending Assets Region Source Plan
Provide financial or process incentives for compact development near transit, especially those that prioritize affordable housing. Air Quality Transportation and Mobility Northwest Boise's Climate Action Roadmap (p. 33)
Encourage development in urban areas where public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner. All development investment should be located outside of current and future flood Flooding – General Critical FacilitiesProperty Northwest Washington Coast Resilience Action Demonstration Project
Facilitate affordable housing options outside high-risk areas for all residents. High WindsLandslidesMultiple or All HazardsWildfireFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General Property Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment
Modify local land use plans and ordinances to support compact development patterns in areas of lesser risk. Multiple or All Hazards Property Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
Use more compact development and other techniques to increase housing affordability, which boosts household and community resilience. Multiple or All Hazards Property Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
Use more compact development and other techniques to increase walkability and accessibility, which increases transportation options during climate hazards, decreases transportation cost burden and supports Multiple or All Hazards Transportation and Mobility Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel