A Commercial and Mixed Use Handbook

Building Vibrant Communities: A Commercial and Mixed Use Handbook builds on the vision set forth in Planning for Prosperity.

Time has shown us that the historic downtowns and neighborhoods have been the social, cultural, and economic centers of Sierra communities for over a hundred years. These compact, pedestrian-friendly towns are unique to our region and have enduring value. The Sierra Business Council believes they provide an excellent model for how to plan and enhance future development while we preserve what is best from our past.

Historically, Sierra towns have thrived with a combination of both commercial and residential development, what is referred to as commercial and mixed use (CMU). Given that there is no single reference to which builders, planners, or citizens can turn for information on successful mixed use approaches in the Sierra, the Sierra Business Council has invested in this publication.

Building Vibrant Sierra Communities: A Commercial and Mixed Use Handbook brings together useful tools, language and code concepts that communities can use to reinforce or catalyze CMU development; innovative, real-life projects in the Sierra that can be used as models; and valuable information about traditional Sierra town patterns.

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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D & E