majority of commuters traveling the corridor. Commuter auto traffic will be significantly less <br />than expected relative to population and today's auto use patterns. <br />Local Vehicle Miles Traveled: Lower River Road neighborhood residents will use cars less often, <br />and drive fewer miles than they do today, thanks to more local shopping options, and <br />pedestrian, bike and other alternative transportation improvements. <br />Development and Redevelopment: <br />Development Types, Uses, and Functions: New development and redevelopment will bring <br />vitality and function to the neighborhood. A diversity of uses will include small and local <br />businesses, diverse housing types including car-free and live/work options, vertical mixed-uses, <br />and specific desirable neighborhood services such as a small to moderate-sized grocery store, <br />farmer's market, and public gathering and meeting places. <br />Development Design: New developments will be of high quality and appropriate scale, and <br />relate harmoniously to their surroundings and to each other. Density and building heights will <br />transition from River Road toward the river and existing residential areas. <br />Clear and Objective Standards: Zoning and development requirements will be specific, and <br />standards clear and objective, to offer stability and protection for developers and property <br />owners who choose to invest in their properties. <br />Incentives: Incentives will be used to help achieve important public goals and values, and to <br />bring desired essential neighborhood services. <br />Public Collaboration and Partnerships: <br />Planning: Future plans for the area will be created and implemented with collaboration among <br />residents, property and business owners, and neighborhood associations. <br />Design Input and Review: All development applications and approval processes will include <br />early neighborhood input, and neighborhood participation in design review, should it be <br />required. <br />Public Investment: Neighborhood residents, businesses, neighborhood groups and the City will <br />work in partnership to attract public investments in infrastructure and desired neighborhood <br />services. <br />