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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HB 585 |
VA | 2020 | D | Affordable housing incentives and financing, Lands near transit |
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Summary
- Requires that cities and counties over a certain population consider incorporating into future comprehensive plans strategies to promote transit-oriented development to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through coordinated transportation, housing, and land use planning.
- Provides examples of strategies, including locating new housing development, including low-income and affordable housing, in proximity to public transit options, prioritizing transit options with reduced overall carbon emissions, and increasing development density in certain areas to reduce density in others.
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Bill Title
Comprehensive plan; transit-oriented development.
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