Download or read book Getting There from Here: Changing Land Use Patterns and Reducing Emissions in California Through Quality Project Design written by Rupinder Kaur Jawanda and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SB 375 aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the integration of land use planning, transportation planning, and California's Regional Housing Needs Allocations or RHNA, and indirectly through a reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled. The built environment, including land use patterns, will change in order to reach the ambitious goals set in the legislation. This project explores the most effective strategies to build higher-density and mixed-use developments. This project uses information obtained through expert interviews from individuals with a role in influencing and working in land use planning and development. The opinions expressed by these individuals are important because of their experience and knowledge of land use and development in California. The general consensus I found is that new developments that are comprehensive, and designed with quality features and aspects, will have the greatest impact in greenhouse gas emission reduction and reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled.