PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PEAK OIL TASK FORCE and ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
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http://bloomington.in.gov/media/media/application/pdf/49.pdf
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http://bloomington.in.gov/media/media/application/pdf/6239.pdf
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Switchyard specifically referenced on Pages 66 and 67 as a “Critical Sub-area”
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NOTE: The City is currently planning an update to this 2002 Growth Policies Plan. It is anticipated that the Switchyard Park Master Plan will assist in crafting further detailed subarea planning for this update. Anticipated completion of this update is 2013-2014.
Adopted Document of the City of Bloomington as a statement about future priorities regarding environmental and financial use of resources in light of a future with diminished automobile use as energy costs rise and supplies are reduced. Wide ranging implications for land use around the Switchyard from desired types of transportation access to building energy usage to environmental habitat.
City of Bloomington Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) (Bloomington’s Zoning Code) •
https://bloomington.in.gov/media/media/application/pdf/5795.pdf
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Comprehensive Zoning Code Document that highlights standards for all properties that would surround the Switchyard Park area. Specific reference to the City Zoning Map is required to determine UDO applicability to a specific parcel of property. Specifically, floodplain regulations are very relevant to the Switchyard Area. The City Zoning Map can be downloaded at: http:// bloomington.in.gov/media/media/application/pdf/1319.pdf
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City of Bloomington McDoel Neighborhood Plan - 2002 •
http://bloomington.in.gov/media/media/application/pdf/55.pdf
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Adopted Neighborhood Plan of the City of Bloomington that offers guidance about issues relevant to land use, circulation, pedestrian accommodations and housing.
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https://bloomington.in.gov/media/media/application/pdf/112.pdf
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Greenspace Plan for the City of Bloomington that highlights opportunities for greenspace development.
2009 Greenhouse Gas Inventory •
http://bloomington.in.gov/media/media/application/pdf/5047.pdf
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Report of the City of Bloomington Environmental Commission highlighting areas of potential opportunity to reduce energy and improve overall environmental conditions. Key recommendations in areas of transportation planning, energy efficiency and building design and legislation.
City of Bloomington Broadview Neighborhood Plan - 2003 http://bloomington.in.gov/media/media/application/pdf/54.pdf
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Adopted Neighborhood Plan of the City of Bloomington that offers guidance about issues relevant to land use, circulation, pedestrian accommodations and housing.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING City of Bloomington Platinum Bicycle Task Force •
Desire to reach platinum level (national rating by League of American Bicyclists) by 2016.
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http://bloomington.in.gov/media/media/application/pdf/4889.pdf
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Currently developing reports and key strategies
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City of Bloomington sponsored study of South Rogers Street streetscape and identity. Highlights potential land use and economic development opportunities in addition to potential infrastructure improvements.
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2008 Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation & Greenways System Plan •
http://bloomington.in.gov/media/media/application/pdf/57.pdf
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Currently under potential modification with consultant team of Burgess and Nipple and Alta Planning in 2012 and 2013.
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City of Bloomington South Rogers Streetscape Identity Study - 2009
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2003 Towards a Comprehensive Greenspace Plan
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2009 Redefining Prosperity Report of the Peak Oil Task Force
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City of Bloomington, 2002 Growth Policies Plan (Bloomington’s Comprehensive Plan)
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CITY OF BLOOMINGTON ADOPTED PLANS (which mention or would affect development and land use in the Switchyard Park Master Plan Area):
MPO Long Range Transportation Plan 2005/06, update coming in 2012 •
http://bloomington.in.gov/media/media/application/pdf/63.pdf
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SWITCHYARD PARK MASTER PLAN
Plan includes complete streets policy if a project is using federal funds thru MPO.
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