GPAC Quick Hits Newsletter

This newsletter is intended to provide the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) periodic updates on the General Plan Update process, upcoming meetings, and activities. It is also a way for GPAC Members and Planning Staff to share articles and ideas on topics of interest and trends related to community planning.

See below for special announcements on the City's COVID-19 protocols and special GPAC Activities during the shelter-in-place orders.

* Shared articles are for informational purposes only and do not constitute City of Napa or GPAC endorsement of any particular topic.

GPAC Meeting & Land Use Workshop

Planning Staff met with the Consultant Team this week to schedule the upcoming Land Use Community Workshop. GPAC Members have also requested that we hold one more GPAC Meeting prior to the Workshop to discuss the remaining items regarding the Draft Land Use Plan.

Save the Dates!

GPAC Meeting via Zoom
Monday, July 13

Land Use Community Workshop via Zoom
Wednesday, July 22

Meeting times and more details to come!

Draft Community Based Transportation Plan

The NVTA Board released the draft Community Based Transportation Plan at the June 17 meeting for public review. The purpose of the CBTP is to improve mobility options and close transportation gaps for low-income and disadvantaged communities in Napa County. The primary focus of the Community-Based Transportation planning process is to directly engage with disadvantaged Napa County residents to identify missing transportation needs not currently being met.

View the Draft Plan

Questions? Contact NVTA Staff

The final Plan will be taken to the July 15 Board for approval.

COVID Recovery - Changing Cities

As cities emerge from coronavirus lockdowns, the way people use parks, stores, restaurants, transit, streets and homes is changing in ways both subtle and dramatic.

This column from Citylab explores cities' new normal.

How the Coronavirus Recovery Is Changing Cities

Survey Extended!

The Land Use Survey has been extended! As part of the outreach for the upcoming GPAC Meeting, the City announced the extension of the Land Use Survey. Please continue to share with your networks!

Survey - English

Encuesta - Espanol

Housing the Bay Virtual Summit

The Urban Land Institute - San Francisco (ULI-SF) is hosting their Housing the Bay Summit virtually this year on Tuesday, September 15 - 7:30AM to 1:30PM.

Unfortunately, due to the current budget conditions, the City has suspended all travel and training, but interested staff or Committee Members may attend on their own.

More Information and Registration here

City Offices Closed - Staff Still At Work

All public counters in Napa City offices are closed to the public, and open only on a by-appointment basis. By modifying services, using social distancing and offering assistance and service over the phone, we can do our part to minimize COVID-19 exposure to City staff and the public. You can continue to communicate with Planning Staff by calling 707-257-9530 to schedule a phone appointment. Stay up to date on COVID-19 protocols:

City of Napa Alerts

Napa County Public Health COVID-19 Information

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