Next meeting: August 24th at 7:30pm.

Land Use and Transportation Element

The Land Use and Transportation Element (LUTE) is one of 22 elements and sub-elements that make up the Sunnyvale General Plan.  The LUTE is an important document that establishes the goals and policies for the physical development and appearance of the city as well as for the transportation system.  It determines whether we will have enough homes to meet the needs of our residents; what options we have to get around; whether homes, shops and jobs are close by or far apart; and more.

• Planning Commission Public Hearing – to receive public comments on the Environmental Impact Statement. This is the final step before approval.
  Monday, March 27, 2017, 7pm   

• City Council Public Hearing – to receive public comments on the Environmental Impact Statement. This is the final step before approval.
  Tuesday, April 11th, 2017, 7pm   

All meetings are in the Council Chambers
456 Olive Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Lawrence Station Environmental Impact Report

The Lawrence Station Area Plan will investigate options and identify strategies for maximizing benefits for Sunnyvale that come from the area’s proximity to Lawrence Caltrain Station.

The goals of the effort are intended to transform the station area, broaden and strengthen the range of viable transportation choices, and encourage efficient use of available land and infrastructure.

• September (date TBD) – Planning Commission
• October (date TBD) – City Council

El Camino Real Corridor Specific Plan

The City of Sunnyvale is embarking on a community planning effort to refine and guide the future vision of Sunnyvale’s 4-mile stretch of El Camino Real as a vibrant, mixed-use corridor with improved streetscapes and safer environments for walking, bicycling and other modes of transportation.

 Upcoming opportunities to participate:

• September 8. – Community Outreach
• Sunnyvale City Council Hosts Study Session
  • Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 6:00 PM City Council, Council Chambers – 456 W Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale:

The City of Sunnyvale is currently leading a process to update its El Camino Real Corridor Specific Plan. The plan area includes approximately 350 acres along the four miles of El Camino Real, a key regional connector and the most utilized multi-modal corridor in Sunnyvale.

This planning process presents an opportunity to advocate for land use policies that will address our region’s housing crisis by encouraging the creation of homes that are within reach for households of all income levels, including low-income residents who struggle to afford Sunnyvale’s median rent of over $3,500 per month.

SSALC is recommending that the City Council select the “housing-focused” alternative, which could allow up to 5,100 new homes along the corridor, and calling for a significant share of those homes to be affordable to low-income residents to ensure that the El Camino Real becomes a thriving and attractive corridor for all. Read about our policy platform.

On September 13th, the City Council will host a study session on the vision and land use alternatives for the El Camino Real Corridor Specific Plan. Save the date for this study session and stay tuned for more details!

The Sunnyvale Sustainable and Affordable Living Coalition (SSALC) is a new and fast growing coalition of individuals and organizations that are working together toward a more vibrant, inclusive, and people-friendly Sunnyvale. We educate and activate residents and office-holders to secure an environmentally sustainable future with broadly shared prosperity and a high quality of life.

Members of the coalition include Friends of Caltrain, Greenbelt Alliance, Sunnyvale Cool, the Sunnyvale Democratic Club’s Affordable Housing Committee, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, SV@Home, and TransForm.

We support:

• More homes for people across the income spectrum for a more inclusive society
• Transportation solutions that protect the environment and reduce traffic
• Development of walkable, transit-friendly village centers, with homes, shops, jobs, and green space

Follow these posts for opportunities to impact major decisions for Sunnyvale in the coming months.