THE PLAN
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How we look at density, scale, and context – what types of uses are appropriate, and where?
Guiding Principles
We believe in...
- High quality design of the built environment - public and private architecture, streetscapes, corridors, gateways, and edges - that distinguishes the City.
- Strong neighborhoods with distinct identities and amenities within walkable distances.
- A connected greenway system that links waterways and environmental corridors as well as reaches into neighborhoods.
- A strong city center with increased intensity, mix of uses, and a vibrant and active public realm.
- Better utilization of vacant structures and land - through infill and redevelopment - that is well-served by infrastructure and adjacent to developed land.
- Greater intensity of development at strategic locations that creates a mix of uses and a critical mass required for a vibrant community.
- Planning together for our future populations.
LAND USE ELEMENT DOCUMENTS
The land use element is one of the nine elements of Columbia Compass: Envision 2036.
The land use element is one of the nine elements of Columbia Compass: Envision 2036.
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LAND USE CHAPTER DRAFT (PDF)
The DRAFT land use chapter includes a discussion of the above guiding principles; a brief synopsis of existing conditions; an overview of critical components; future land use maps; and a number of recommendations for the next ten years, as well as supporting case studies. Please note that this is large file and may take longer to load than the other chapter drafts. |
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APPENDIX F: LAND USE EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT DRAFT (PDF)
A detailed existing conditions report was developed during the research phase of the plan, and a synopsis of this report is also included within the land use chapter. |
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UPDATING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAPS
The land use element establishes development types (also referred to as future land use classifications) that share similar characteristics of function, form, and land use. After careful review of context and the community's vision for these areas, these development types were used to create a future land use map of the City as part of the 2014 Plan Columbia process. Columbia Compass is proposing a handful of updates to these maps to better reflect community desires, You can view the draft plan maps (as well as the current ones, and those changes proposed in February) on our interactive GIS viewer. |
Once in the map, if you click on the color-coded future land use classification, you'll be able to click on a link to learn more about that future land use classification.
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Plan Columbia is a recent update to the land use element of the comprehensive plan. Columbia Compass will build upon the foundation developed through the Plan Columbia planning process.
The planning process for Plan Columbia began with an Urban Land Institute "Reality Check" in 2013. Citizens were engaged throughout the process through public meetings and stakeholder focus groups. Council adopted this update to the comprehensive plan in 2014. |
The land use element makes recommendations based upon the below vision statement and guiding principles, organized into critical components. The element, like the rest of the comprehensive plan, is a policy, not a regulatory document.
Plan Columbia Vision Statement
The City of Columbia will embrace the opportunities afforded by the coming decades of growth to become a destination for people and businesses. We will focus our efforts on reinvesting in our existing neighborhoods and business districts and growing where there is opportunity to increase housing choices. Our southern spirit will be embodied in a built environment that embraces sustainable and unique design while providing a rich and dynamic environment for our people and businesses to thrive. -Plan Columbia
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PLAN COLUMBIA GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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PLAN COLUMBIA
CRITICAL COMPONENTS |
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SIZE OF THE CITY
(SQUARE MILES) 140.3 (including Ft. Jackson, which is 81 square miles) |
PARCELS IN THE CITY
45,519 |
DEVELOPMENT TYPES
26 |
