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In 2022, the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) passed Climate-Friendly and Equitable Community (CFEC) rules that require cities over 5,000 to create more accessible mixed-use and walkable areas, called “Climate Friendly Areas”, to lower carbon emissions, especially by reducing the need to drive.

Climate Friendly Areas (CFAs) are places where people can live, work, and meet many of their daily needs without having to drive. These areas will allow a mix of housing, businesses, and amenities that are accessibly by bike, transit, and on foot. We hope they encourage more housing and transportation choices may enable residents to not need a car while creating vibrant and connected neighborhoods.

Climate Friendly Areas Adoption

In 2023, the City completed a study of potential CFAs where collectively, 30% of Albany’s 2040 projected housing units could be located. Staff identified candidate CFAs in all areas of the city near transit already zoned for a mix of uses that could meet the CFA requirements with little to no change to existing standards. Candidate CFAs were revised based on community input.

A market study was completed this summer to assess the market potential of these areas to develop with multi-story mixed use development.

Map of Proposed CFAs
Albany’s Study of Potential Climate Friendly Areas
Anti-Displacement Analysis
Market Feasibility Study of Albany’s CFAs

Learn more on the FAQ and Background tabs.

Parking Reform Adopted

Effective July 1, 2023, the city no longer requires parking for any development, parking maximums were established, bicycle parking standards were updated, large parking lot standards were adopted, and EV charging capacity requirements for apartments with five or more units were put in place on July 1, 2023. Over time, parking lots will have more tree canopy, bicycle parking, and electric vehicle charging.

 

The Community Development Department guides growth and development within Albany by balancing the needs of current residents with those of future generations to ensure that the community remains a vibrant and desirable place to live, work, and play.

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