Looking for some Definitions of Terms? Start here:

• "What is a General Plan?" Video
• "Defining Equity" video
• "What is the SIRP?" -defining Infill video
• "Infill" definition from the California Governor's Office of Planning and Research

Relevant Articles and Videos:

• Density Feasibility Guide for Town Planners
• "In Defense of the Gentrification Building" video
• Housing Accountability Act case study in Berkeley, California

Preparing to get engaged in our General Plan Update? Start with these resources:

• "What is a General Plan?" Video
• "Incorporating Equity" video
• December 2020 Visioning Session: Recap (English)
• February 2021 Visioning Session: Recap (Spanish)
• CA Office of Planning and Research's General Plan Update Guide
• CA Office of Planning and Research's Equity Checklist
• December 17th Community Visioning Summary
• February 25th Community Visioning Summary

Additional Engagement Resources:

• Infill Market Study Community Engagement Report
• Excerpts from Creamery District Visioning (courtesy of Arcata Playhouse)
• Valley West Engagement Summary
• Annual City Council Goal Setting Listening Session Notes
• HSU Climate Deliberative Forum
• "What do you Love About Arcata?" Compiled Notes
• February 12th HSU Associated Student Board Presentation Poll Results

Additional Planning and Strategic Resources:

• City of Arcata General Plan
• 6^th Cycle 2019-2027 City of Arcata Housing Element and Appendices
• Current Identified Priority Infill Redevelopment Areas (Excerpted from the 6^th Cycle Housing Element Technical Appendices)  
• Infill Market Study
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Appendices
• Pedestrian and Bike Master Plan
• California Climate Adaptation Planning Guide
• City of Arcata Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan
• Arcata Gateway Area Maps
• Draft Arcata Gateway Area Plan
• Draft Arcata Gateway Area Plan FAQs
• Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for Arcata General Plan 2045 and Gateway  Area Plan
• October 25 2022 Draft Solution Set