Scenario C - Distinct Cities & Towns
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SCENARIO C 2020-2050 SERIES MAP
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How might Shasta County grow under 'Scenario C'? 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 C PROJECTED LAND USE PATTERN (2050)
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Rather than see cities and towns grow together into one large metro-area, communities in 'Scenario C' focus their energies inward.
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CURRENT TREND - HOW LAND IS USED
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'Scenario C' 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 C 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 C 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 C’ focuses on maintaining individual community identity and a strong sense of place. Rather than have Shasta County’s cities and towns grow together into one large metropolitan area, individual communities focus their energies inward. Each ‘micropolitan’ area contains a well-defined, cohesive, and compact city or town built around an appropriately-scaled downtown and community gathering places. Surrounding open spaces serve as buffers between cities and towns and help meet the functional needs of the natural environment and nearby agriculture production.
The size of each city/town is based on a locally-defined ‘build-out’ area. Infill and redevelopment are used to knit respective communities together and take advantage of existing public infrastructure and services. Transportation investments are used to link cities and towns and to support a wide range of mobility choices within individual cities and towns.
Local government policies and programs work in concert to encourage more ‘complete’ and economically self-sufficient communities, where residents can live, work, and shop. Economic growth, population, and political clout are more evenly distributed throughout the region. Rural development is primarily located on the fringe of designated cities and towns, but clustered or grouped together in order to make the best use of infrastructure and avoid disruption to prime agricultural lands, open spaces, and environmentally sensitive areas.
What are the implications>>
‘Scenario C’ focuses on maintaining individual community identity and a strong sense of place. Rather than have Shasta County’s cities and towns grow together into one large metropolitan area, individual communities focus their energies inward. Each ‘micropolitan’ area contains a well-defined, cohesive, and compact city or town built around an appropriately-scaled downtown and community gathering places. Surrounding open spaces serve as buffers between cities and towns and help meet the functional needs of the natural environment and nearby agriculture production.
The size of each city/town is based on a locally-defined ‘build-out’ area. Infill and redevelopment are used to knit respective communities together and take advantage of existing public infrastructure and services. Transportation investments are used to link cities and towns and to support a wide range of mobility choices within individual cities and towns.
Local government policies and programs work in concert to encourage more ‘complete’ and economically self-sufficient communities, where residents can live, work, and shop. Economic growth, population, and political clout are more evenly distributed throughout the region. Rural development is primarily located on the fringe of designated cities and towns, but clustered or grouped together in order to make the best use of infrastructure and avoid disruption to prime agricultural lands, open spaces, and environmentally sensitive areas.
What are the implications>>
- Although major changes in development practices and policies are required, 'Scenario C' represents a more traditional, small-town form of development.
- As cities and towns grow to their planned 'build-out' size, new towns may eventually need to be created to accomodate growth and development.
- A large portion of growth and development occurs outside and away from the valley floor. Nearly 4,000 acres of prime agricultural lands are saved from conversion to other uses compared to the 'Current Trend' scenario. Impacts to environmentally sensitive lands are reduced by nearly 43,000 acres.
- Residents will have greater opportunity to live, work, and shop within their hometown. Many are able to walk to work. Children are able to walk or bike to schools located within each community.
- Vehicle miles traveled per household, fuel use, and vehicle emissions are all substantially reduced over the 'Current Trend' scenario.
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* 