Land Use
Residential density inches up as more approved construction is near transit.
Why is this important?Figure 67: Residential density increases to 15.5 average dwelling units per acre
Residential Density
Average Units per Acre of Newly Approved Residential Development
Silicon Valley
Note:
Beginning in 2008, the Land Use Survey expanded its geographic definition of Silicon Valley to include cities northward along the U.S. 101 corridor (Brisbane, Burlingame, Millbrae, San Bruno and South San Francisco)
Data source:
City Planning and Housing Departments of Silicon ValleyAnalysis:
Collaborative EconomicsFigure 68: Housing near transit shot up
Housing Near Transit
Share of New Housing Units Approved That Will Be Within 1/3 Mile of Rail Stations or Major Bus Corridors
Silicon Valley
* Beginning in 2012, the definition of transit oriented development has been changed from 1/4 mile to 1/3 mile.
Note:
Beginning in 2008, the Land Use Survey expanded its geographic definition of Silicon Valley to include cities northward along the U.S. 101 corridor (Brisbane, Burlingame, Millbrae, San Bruno and South San Francisco)
Data source:
City Planning and Housing Departments of Silicon ValleyAnalysis:
Collaborative EconomicsFigure 69: A great proportion of approved non-residential construction is near mass transit, while overall development falls
Development Near Transit
Change in Non-Residential Development Near Transit
Silicon Valley
Note:
Beginning in 2012, the definition of transit oriented development has been changed from 1/4 mile to 1/3 mile. Beginning in 2008, the Land Use Survey expanded its geographic definition of Silicon Valley to include cities northward along the U.S. 101 corridor (Brisbane, Burlingame, Millbrae, San Bruno and South San Francisco)
