Scenario B - Urban Core & Corridors
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SCENARIO B 2020-2050 SERIES MAP
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How might Shasta County grow under 'Scenario B'? New development (shown on the map in yellow, orange, and red) is illustrated in 10 year increments through the year 2050.
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SCENARIO B PROJECTED LAND USE PATTERN (2050)
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Like the 'Current Trend', residential development expands outward toward the foothills, but is concentrated along a handful of designated growth corridors.
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SCENARIO B - HOW LAND IS USED
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'Scenario B' is seen here from a different perspective. Height corresponds to the density of development. Colors represent different land use types.
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GROWTH BAND ANIMATIONS
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Download video animation to see Shasta County grow and develop over time (be patient due to file size...).
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SCENARIO B ECONOMIC ACTIVITY MAP
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Areas of 'Economic Activity' are based on attraction (i.e. the opportunity for commerce and employment) and accessibility (i.e. the distance from homes and intervening congestion).
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SCENARIO B CONGESTION LEVELS
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Traffic congestion levels are categorized like a report from level of service 'A' (e.g. free-flow traffic) to 'F' (e.g. gridlock).
What it means>>
'Scenario B' focuses on the benefits of urban living without sacrificing the closeness and accessibility of Shasta County's unique natural setting. Conceptually, this scenario resembles a 'hub and spoke' development pattern. Employment, commerce, and regional destinations are focused within an urban 'hub'. Radiating outward along a select number of transportation corridors or 'spokes', are linear communities containing a mix of multifamily housing, townhouses, neighborhood commercial, and traditional neighborhoods.
The area of developed land in the regional core stays about the same size as today, but previously passed over and underutilized land is filled in over time. Residents travel in and out of the urban core for work and regional shopping, but have access to routine goods and services close to home. Between urban corridors, a network of interconnected open space enhances the connection between urban and natural areas. A regional trails network provides access to open space and doubles as non-motorized transportation corridors to and from the urban core.
By concentrating new development along select corridors, miles of additional new roadways are greatly reduced. More focused investments in public transportation, bicycling, and walking facilities along the urban corridors make transportation options more accessible and convenient to use. Public infrastructure is likewise combined along these key corridors to help reduce housing costs. Large lot development continues to occur, but is grouped together at the end of urban corridors.
What are the implications>>
'Scenario B' focuses on the benefits of urban living without sacrificing the closeness and accessibility of Shasta County's unique natural setting. Conceptually, this scenario resembles a 'hub and spoke' development pattern. Employment, commerce, and regional destinations are focused within an urban 'hub'. Radiating outward along a select number of transportation corridors or 'spokes', are linear communities containing a mix of multifamily housing, townhouses, neighborhood commercial, and traditional neighborhoods.
The area of developed land in the regional core stays about the same size as today, but previously passed over and underutilized land is filled in over time. Residents travel in and out of the urban core for work and regional shopping, but have access to routine goods and services close to home. Between urban corridors, a network of interconnected open space enhances the connection between urban and natural areas. A regional trails network provides access to open space and doubles as non-motorized transportation corridors to and from the urban core.
By concentrating new development along select corridors, miles of additional new roadways are greatly reduced. More focused investments in public transportation, bicycling, and walking facilities along the urban corridors make transportation options more accessible and convenient to use. Public infrastructure is likewise combined along these key corridors to help reduce housing costs. Large lot development continues to occur, but is grouped together at the end of urban corridors.
What are the implications>>
- By locating large lot development outside and away from the valley floor, nearly 2,500 acres of prime agricultural lands are preserved and over 21,000 fewer acres of environmentally sensitive lands are impacted versus the 'Current Trend' scenario.
- Development patterns in 'Scenario B' are similar to the 'Current Trend' scenario, but much more focused and condensed.
- More households have access to open space and nature. In addition, about one out of every four homes is within easy walking distance to neighborhood commercial and high-frequency public transportation. Opportunities for increased physical activity, such as walking to school, help reduce obesity and other chronic diseases.
- Low impact areas not feasible for development today due to lack of ground water now make economic sense through consolidation of infrastructure.
- Increased use of public transportation, carpooling, bicycling and walking helps 'Scenario B' achieve the lowest vehicle miles traveled per household.
Performance Measures >>
Land Developed Ratio* 
Air Quality* 
Environmentally Sensitive Lands Impacted* 
Greenhouse Gas Emission 
Fuel Consumption 
Walkability / Transportation Choices 
Infrastructure Costs For New Development 
Average Commute Time 
Vehicle Miles Traveled 
Prime Agricultural Land Impacted 
Water Consumption* 