The purpose of analyzing land use alternatives is to develop an updated land use diagram for the General Plan which reflects the community’s vision for the next 20 years. The consultant team, in consultation with City staff, developed three alternative land use concepts (or “alternatives”) to provide City decision makers and the community with a general understanding of the implications of different land use alternatives.

This memorandum provides a summary of the three proposed land use alternatives with different levels of development. Alternative 1 represents development based on the existing 1999 General Plan policies and land uses. Alternative 2 represents development with a focus on encouraging infill development, with potential to increase residential densities and building intensities in the existing City Limits. Finally, Alternative 3 represents expansion and a focus on annexing additional land into the city.

The Vision Statement and Guiding Principles capture the City’s key values and aspirations for the future. The Vision Statement paints a picture of what Livingston could be 20 years from now, while the the Guiding Principles flow from the Vision Statement and establish broad benchmarks for the rest of the of the General Plan Update process and the General Plan itself.

Between March and April 2021, the General Plan team conducted outreach to provide an opportunity for community members to share their views on Livingston's major assets, identify current or future land-use related issues and opportunities, and to explore potential community features and quality of life improvements that will aid in developing a vision for the future of Livingston. This documents summarizes findings from these efforts. Read the full document to learn more about what the community has shared with us!

Newsletter #2 provides a high-level view of findings from the Existing Conditions and Trends Workbook, which is also available on the Project Documents page. In an effort to keep all members of the community informed, Newsletter #2 is available in English, Spanish, and Punjabi.

The Existing Conditions and Trends Workbook represents a snapshot in time and provides a baseline that will be used to develop alternatives for the community’s future and analyze the environmental impacts associated with these choices. The Workbook covers the following topics:

• Land Use
• Population, Employment, and Housing
• Social Equity
• Circulation and Transportation
• Biological and Cultural Resources
• Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure
• Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas
• Safety and Hazards
• Hydrology and Water Quality

From May 27 through October 23, 2020, Mintier Harnish, General Plan consultants for the City, conducted one-on-one and group interviews with residents, community leaders, business owners, farmers, developers, and others identified by City staff to gain an understanding opportunities and constraints in the City of Livingston. The input provided during these interviews will help inform the consultants and City staff as they begin drafting the updated General Plan. This document is a summary of the results of the interviews. In an effort to keep all members of the community informed, the Stakeholder Interview Summary is available in English, Spanish, and Punjabi.

Note: The Stakeholder Interview Summary has been updated since the initial version to include interviews conducted after the June 11, 2020 version was released.

Newsletter #1 provides an overview of what the General Plan is, what deliverables to expect, and how to get involved. This 4-page read is a great introduction to the Livingston 2040 General Plan Update project. In an effort to keep all members of the community informed, Newsletter #1 is available in English, Spanish, and Punjabi.