LCI Implementation
The Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) program has been an extremely popular program. LCI communities have made significant effort and commitment to create and implement innovative plans for the improvement of their town centers, activity centers, and corridors.
ARC rewards sponsors for their success by offering additional funding resources for supplemental studies and transportation projects. ARC monitors the success of these LCI studies and projects through an annual report. The inclusion of pedestrian friendly elements, mixed-use developments and a greater balance between jobs and housing in LCI communities has confirmed that the LCI program is a success.
LCI Transportation Program
When the LCI program was conceived in 2000, ARC set aside $350 million over 25 years in the 2025 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) to fund transportation projects recommended as part of LCI studies. Funds were increased to $500 million as part of the 2030 RTP. This program is an incentive to sponsors to implement their local land use policy and housing recommendations. Sponsors that can demonstrate successful implementation of their overall plan will compete better for transportation funds. More information and assistance can be found on the LCI Transportation Program page.
The LCI Supplemental Study Program
The LCI Supplemental Study program provides LCI communities with additional funding to help ensure a successful outcome to strengthen the key role these communities play in our region's future.
Despite their good work, the region's LCI communities have indicated that sometimes additional studies are needed to help implement their plans. This program provides an opportunity for sponsors to place a greater focus on issues such as access management, design guidelines, or meeting the growing demand of our aging population. The LCI Supplemental Study funds help bridge the gaps between plan completion and implementation.
LCI Program Policies
In 2005, ARC developed a set of guidelines for LCI project sponsors to ensure successful implementation of the LCI Transportation Program. ARC is in the process of reevaluating these guidelines and intends to bring them to the ARC Board for formal adoption in early 2006.
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