Apply for a Demonstration Project

The application period for 2009-2010 Demonstration Projects closed May 15, 2009. The next round will be announced in 2010.

Compass Blueprint Planning Services are provided through Demonstration Projects, opportunities for local planning efforts to become regional showcases for great planning. Demonstration Projects enable cities and counties to better evaluate planning options and stimulate sustainable development opportunities. Assistance is free of charge to local partners.

Demonstration Projects

Demonstration Projects provide a customized program of:

1. consultant services
2. SCAG staff time
3. financial resources
4. technical assistance

Demonstration Projects might include: greenhouse gas reduction strategies, partial General Plan updates; feasibility studies; visioning workshops; development code and zoning change analysis; transit oriented developments; infill, redevelopment or brownfields; creation or addition to a downtown district; housing projects including multi-family and affordable; mixed use development; and pedestrian infrastructure.

Selection and assistance will be based on several evaluation criteria, including:

• The project's integration of land use and transportation planning and efficiency of infrastructure use;
• A mix of housing densities and types, including affordable housing;
• The project's inclusion of emerging fields of sustainability such as carbon footprint modeling, climate change mitigation, stormwater management, green building, etc.;
• Cooperation with other local governments and transportation commissions;
• Coordination with project stakeholders through an existing or planned advisory group;
• Development planned within or adjacent to existing developed or underutilized areas, with conservation of open space and agricultural lands;
• Location within a 2% Strategy Growth Opportunity Area.

View the complete list of Demonstration Project evaluation criteria.

To Apply

The application period for Demonstration Projects is currently closed. The next round will be announced in 2010. In the meantime, feel free to:

Download a Demonstration Project Proposal form [740K PDF] or contact us to discuss your project.

Peter Brandenburg
Southern California Association of Governments
818 W. 7th Street, 12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213.236.1937 ph
info@compassblueprint.org

Cities, counties, subregions and Councils of Governments (COGs) and County Transportation Commissions (CTCs) are eligible to apply. Non-governmental organizations may apply in partnership with a local jurisdiction or public agency. The application period for the current project round has closed.

Applicants are encouraged to include a letter of support from the appropriate subregional organization, a resolution of support from the appropriate City Council or County Board of Supervisors and any other statements of support from project partners and stakeholders.