Emmett/Gem County Community Review Report Summary
Emmett/Gem County Community Review Report Summary
Emmett/Gem County Community Review Report Summary
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• Have the City and <strong>County</strong> taken steps to encourage manufactured home<br />
parks or other types of affordable housing (Land use policies E2.5, E2.6,<br />
and G2.4)<br />
(5) A community with lots of pedestrians and bicyclists is a safe, healthy, vibrant,<br />
attractive community. As explained in the previous downtown revitalization focus<br />
area, we saw many opportunities to improve conditions for walking and bicycling<br />
both along streets, irrigation canals, and other areas.<br />
<strong>Emmett</strong> High School students are already utilizing this Boise Avenue route along the canal.<br />
To identify how well comprehensive plan policies related to transportation are being<br />
implemented on the ground, we urge the community to answer the following<br />
questions:<br />
• Is new development providing for adequate pedestrian and bicycle access<br />
for school children and residential neighborhoods to minimize busing<br />
(Education policy E1.5)<br />
• Has there been progress toward establishing trail links to <strong>Emmett</strong><br />
schools, parks, and neighborhoods (Recreation, Parks, and Open Spaces<br />
policies E2.4 & E3.2).<br />
• Has a specific <strong>Emmett</strong> pathway plan been developed with citizen<br />
participation (Transportation policies E4.1, G4.1)<br />
(6) <strong>Community</strong> character refers to the qualities that set <strong>Emmett</strong> and <strong>Gem</strong> <strong>County</strong> apart<br />
from other areas of Idaho. We encourage you to improve and celebrate those<br />
qualities you are most proud of and to make sure new development respects them.<br />
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