GPAC Quick Hits

Welcome to the 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.

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

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GPAC Mapping Survey 

As a continuation of the mapping exercise from the August 26 GPAC meeting, an online version is now available for GPAC members to share additional thoughts on Land Use & Transportation priorities. A link to the survey was sent to GPAC members on Thursday, September 5. If you did not receive the email, let me know!

See results from the August 26 Mapping Exercise

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Share Your Thoughts!

Do you have more thoughts to share on Guiding Principles and/or Land Use & Transportation Alternatives? 

Email me!

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Focus on Climate

Heat & Health In American Cities

In a follow-up to the report in last week's Newsletter regarding the benefits of an Urban Tree Canopy, below are a series of reports released this week from NPR on Heat & Health in American Cities.

The first report focuses on the Urban Heat Island an it's impact on disadvantaged communities.


As Rising Heat Bakes U.S. Cities, The Poor Often Feel It Most

The second report focuses on the role trees can play in the health of people living in cities.

Trees Are Key To Fighting Urban Heat - But Cities Keep Losing Them

The third report focuses on the correlation between rising temperatures and mental health.

How High Heat Can Impact Mental Health

GPAC Chair Chuck Shinnamon also wanted to share this reference list of resources for urban forest planning and analysis. 

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NVTA Transportation Summit

NVTA wants your input on the future of transportation in Napa. You'll have the opportunity to meet the NVTA Board members, learn about transportation projects in Napa County that affect you, discover our public transit innovations, and tour an all-electric zero-emissions bus. Complimentary Beverages & Light Bites will be provided. 

Find more information at the website.

The event is FREE but registration is encouraged!
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Wednesday, September 18
4:00 - 6:00PM
CIA Copia
500 First Street


General Plan Update - Behind the Scenes

Health in All Policies Forum
Staff has secured a location for a Health in All Policies forum being organized by members of the GPAC. Save the date! Monday, October 7 - 5:30PM in the Senior Center. Speaker lineup forthcoming. 

Stay Connected!

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