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MOVING CALIFORNIA FORWARDC H R I S B U SC H A N D E R IKA L E WF E B R U A RY 2 0 1 6
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ABOUT ENERGY INNOVATIONGREEN AND SMART URBAN DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
http://energyinnovation.org/greensmart/
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ABOUT CALTHORPE ANALYTICSNEXT GENERATION SCENARIO MODELS
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ABOUT CALTHORPE ANALYTICSVISION CALIFORNIA
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OUTLINE1. Overview of study and findings2. Policy motivation3. Methodology4. Results. Why is it important for
California? 5. Policy revisited: recommendations
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OVERVIEW:OUR RECENT STUDY
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OVERVIEW: DEFINING SMART GROWTH
SPRAWL SMART GROWTH
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OVERVIEW: HOW
Location inefficiency Forces people to drive almost
everywhere
Location efficiencyCompact and mixed-use development
means more walkable and bike accessible
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OVERVIEW: HOW
Location inefficiency Forces people to drive almost
everywhere
Location efficiencyMore cost-effective to serve with transit
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POLICY MOTIVATIONSB 375 signing in 2008
Sustainable Communities Act
AB 32 signing in 2006
Global Warming Solutions Act
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POLICY MOTIVATION AB 32 AND 2030 EXECUTIVE ORDER
1. AB 32 Reduce statewide emissions to 1990 levels by 2020
2. Executive Order B-30-15 Reduce emissions 40 Percent Below 1990 Levels by
2030
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POLICY MOTIVATION 2030 SCOPING PLAN UNDER DEVELOPMENT
2020 goal
2030 goal40% reduction
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POLICY MOTIVATION INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAP-AND-TRADE REVENUE
Largest share of revenue (35%) goes to transportation and sustainable communities
$1.24 billion invested so far
$2.8 billion appropriated, - $800 million for disadvantaged communities under SB 535
www.climatebenefitsca.org
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POLICY MOTIVATIONSB 375 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ACTMetropolitan Planning Organizations submit Sustainable Community Plans
*Vehicle miles travelled
Targets VMT* per capita % Below 20052020 7,630 miles 7%2035 7,130 miles 13%
Historical data2005 8,200 miles Not applicable2014 7,200 miles 12%
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POLICY MOTIVATION TRANSPORT EMISSIONS
California Air Resources Board
(CARB 2015)
Passenger vehicles were the largest source
of emissions in 2013
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POLICY MOTIVATION AN OPPORTUNITY FOR URBAN REDESIGN
+5.7 million people
+1.6 million households
+3.8 million jobs
CALIFORNIA GROWTH TO 2030:
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POLICY MOTIVATION MEETING CHANGING HOUSING DEMAND
Household demographics
More single households
Fewer couples with children
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POLICY MOTIVATION MEETING CHANGING HOUSING DEMAND
Market preferences
4 million unit
deficit
Arthur Nelson. 2011. The New California Dream. Urban Land Institute.
Reduced demand
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METHODOLOGY: THE RAPIDFIRE MODEL
Spreadsheet-based model developed to quickly evaluate alternatives across a range of metrics
Scenarios defined by spatial allocation of new population, jobs, and housing types.
Energy technology assumptions from recent E3 study (California PATHWAYS)
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METHODOLOGY: RAPIDFIRE MODEL FLOW
Population
Households
Jobs
BASE + GROWTH PROJECTIONS
Land Developm
ent Categories
(LDCs):Urban
CompactStandardDevelopm
ent condition:Greenfiel
dInfill/Redev
LAND USE OPTIONS
Housing unit mix
Commercial space
allocation
Per-capita by LDC
Per-unit by housing
type
Energy and emissions
assumptions
POLICY & PERFORMANCE ASSUMPTIONS
OUTPUT METRICSLand
consumptionTransportationHealth impacts
Building energy useWater use
Household costs
GHG emissions
Local fiscal impacts
Per-square foot by building
type
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METHODOLOGY: RAPIDFIRE LAND DEVELOPMENT CATEGORIES (LDCs)
UrbanModerate- to high-intensity urban centers
CompactWalkable and transit-accessible, with mixed uses and moderate densities
StandardAuto-oriented suburban development
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LAND DEVELOPMENT CATEGORIESURBAN
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LAND DEVELOPMENT CATEGORIESCOMPACT
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LAND DEVELOPMENT CATEGORIESSTANDARD
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Retail
Retail
Office
Residential
Residential
STANDARD LDC
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Residential Energy Use
Residential Water Use
Land Development Category Comparison (Typical per capita, 2012)
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
4,300 mi/yr 6,000 mi/yr 10,000 mi/yr
17 mil btu/yr
19 mil btu/yr
26 mil btu/yr
Carbon Emissions
Household Costs
25,000 gal/yr
29,000 gal/yr
44,000 gal/yr
3.1 MT/year 4.0 MT/year 6.2 MT/year
$3,000 $/year
$4,000 $/year
$6,500 $/year
From driving, residential energy, water-related energy. Excludes commercial energy use
Transport, Bldg. Energy, Bldg. Water
Urban Compact Standard
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FOUR STATEWIDE SCENARIOSPast TrendsA continuation of the expansive development patterns of decades past
Current PlansA possible trajectory given current planning and policy in line with SB 375
More CompactA future with stronger smart growth policy that prioritizes focused development in coordination with transit investments, and meets demand for housing in walkable, accessible communities
Infill FocusA smart growth future with a greater focus on infill within existing urban boundaries
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Past Trends Current Plans More Compact
Infill Focus
70%
50%
20%10%
25%
35%60%
58%
5% 15% 20% 32%
LAND USE MIX
STANDARD
Lower density auto-oriented
suburban
COMPACTMid-density,
walkable, and/or transit-
oriented
URBANHigher-density, downtown and
infill
*Percentages account for new growth only
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Past Trends Current Plans More Compact
Infill Focus
70%50%
20%10%
25% 35% 60% 58%
DEVELOPMENT LOCATION
GREENFIELD
Growth on previously
undeveloped land
REFILLInfill and
redevelopment in existing
urbanized areas
*Percentages account for new growth only
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STANDARD
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Public investment catalyzes development...
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COMPACT
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STANDARD
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COMPACT
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Visual example #1: ModestoCurrent boundary
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Visual example #1: Modesto2030 stylized result illustrated under Infill Focus scenario
Sprawling development: low
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Visual example #1: Modesto2030 stylized result illustrated under Past Trends scenario
Sprawling development: high
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Visual example #1: ModestoDifference in 2030 between Infill Focus and Past Trends scenarios
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Visual example #2: Past Trends
Illustrative only
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Visual example #2: Current Plans
Illustrative only
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Visual example #2: More Compact
Illustrative only
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Visual example #2: Infill Focus
Illustrative only
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Past Trends Current Plans More Compact Infill Focus
850
590
360
150
squa
re m
iles
Land saved in Infill Focus is equivalent to 14 times that of San FranciscoCompared to Past Trends:
RESULTS: LAND CONSUMPTIONNew (greenfield) land consumed to accommodate growth to 2030
-260 sq mi Reduction from Past Trends:-490 sq mi
-700 sq mi
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2014 Past Trends Current Plans More Compact
Infill Focus
275,000,000,000 bil
334,000,000,000 bil
317,000,000,000 bil
289,000,000,000 bil
279,000,000,000 bil
VM
T B
illio
nsRESULTS: HOUSEHOLD DRIVINGAnnual Passenger Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), 2030
VMT reduction in Infill Focus is like taking 4.6 million cars off California roads.
Compared to Past Trends:
-17 bil milesReduction from Past Trends:
-45 bil miles -55 bil miles
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Past Trends Current Plans More Compact Infill Focus
142 bil 125 bil102 bil 92 bil
gallo
ns (
billi
ons)
Infill Focus saves enough water to supply 470,000 homes in 2030.Compared to Past Trends:
RESULTS: WATER USEResidential water use for new homes in 2030
9,000 gal
Reduction in average new home water use vs. Past Trends:
22,000 gal 27,000 gal
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Past Trends Current Plans More Compact Infill Focus
$11,600 $11,000 $10,100 $9,700
$2,500 $2,450$2,400 $2,400
2015
dol
lars
Infill Focus saves California households a cumulative total of $250 billion to 2030.
Compared to Past Trends:
RESULTS: HOUSEHOLD AUTO & UTILITY COSTSHousehold costs for auto fuel, ownership, and maintenance + energy and water use in 2030
$650Annual savings:
$1,600 $2,000
Auto
Utilities
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COST SAVINGS: CUMULATIVE TO 2030
Current Plans
More Compact
Infill Focus$0 bil
$50 bil
$100 bil
$150 bil
$200 bil
$250 bil
$300 bil
Health care
Avoided climate damages
Local infrastructure
Commercial building util-ities
Household building util-ities
Household transportation
2015
dol
lars
$96 bil
$227 bil
$298 bilTotal $ savings compared to Past Trends
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POLICY REVISITED
Top three targets for statewide policy:
1. SB 375 target re-evaluation
2. 2030 Scoping Plan
3. GHG Reduction Fund spending