Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

60  ROADMAP TO NET ZERO

ACTION 13 Develop standards in the Unified Land Development Regulations and incentives to further encourage mixed-used development and urban infill. Priority Level: 1 Timeframe: Ongoing GHG Impact: High Funding: City budget, developer contributions City Partners: City of Fort Lauderdale Urban Design and Planning Department, Housing and Community Development, and developers Initial Cost: Low Life-Cycle Cost: Low Additional Community Cost: Medium ROI: Low LOE: Medium Social Impact: High Strategic Priority Alignment: Housing, public places, infrastructure and resilience Co-Benefits: Improved public health and safety, improved air quality, reduced inequality, reduced traffic congestion, increased cost savings, and reduced traffic congestion Performance Metrics: VMT, percent of neighbors that use public transportation to commute, miles of bike lane installed, number of EV charger installations Implementation:  Update permitting, zoning, and related policies to prioritize mixed-use development, urban infill, and multimodal transportation.  Include bicycle parking standards, EVCS, and other sustainable transportation infrastructure in all new developments.  Seek additional funding program opportunities to provide density bonuses, expedited permitting, or reduced fees for projects that include affordable housing units.

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN