San Francisco Bay Area Vision Project

Technical Assistance Services Now Available for FOCUS Priority Development Areas!

Technical assistance services are now being offered to local jurisdictions through FOCUS to advance transit-oriented development (TOD) in Planned or Potential Priority Development Areas (PDAs).

The objective of this flexible technical assistance program is to support discrete planning projects that will advance implementation of PDA-related plans in support of FOCUS goals. Customized in-kind technical assistance will be provided to local jurisdictions seeking to overcome specific policy or planning challenges to the adoption or successful implementation of PDA-related plans.

Applications are now available for projects within Planned or Potential PDAs that call for creative, forward-thinking solutions for addressing typical impediments to the development of successful TOD, and that can help to build a higher level of support for development of complete communities within the Bay Area.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis beginning September 1, 2009.

Projects that address the following types of planning and development issues are eligible:

Parking policy and demand analysis
Municipal financing mechanisms for TOD
Market demand analysis for retail, commercial, and residential development
Development of visualization, web-based, or other technical tools
Equitable development and affordable housing strategies
Civic engagement strategies and public workshops
Infrastructure planning and design, emphasizing green infrastructure
Station access for new and existing development, emphasizing non-vehicular users
TOD-supportive zoning, form-based codes, and smart growth urban design guidelines
Sustainability analysis (TOD-related carbon footprinting, etc.)
Urban parks policies and financing strategies
Other technical assistance services considered on a case-by-case basis

For more information on project eligibility, application instructions, and other program information, please refer to the Technical Assistance Application Guidelines and the Frequently Asked Questions document.

Application Materials - Click on each item to download

Technical Assistance Application Guidelines (PDF)
The application guidelines include a program overview, eligibility for applicants, application review process, timeline for project selection, application submission instructions, and contact information.
Application for Technical Assistance (MS Word)
The application has five parts. Some information can be filled in directly in the Microsoft Word document, while some information will need to be provided as separate attachments.
Sample Timeline and Budget for Part 4 of the Application
This sample timeline and budget is provided as a template for entering the anticipated timeline and budget for planning and implementation to realize the vision for the priority area.

Workshops and Frequently Asked Questions
Two workshops to review the Technical Assistance Program guidelines and application instructions were held in Oakland (August 6, 2009) and in San Jose (August 19, 2009). Download the presentation.

The Frequently Asked Questions document provides important information on the Technical Assistance Program project eligibility, application and evaluation processes, and the consultant selection and project assignment processes. Please review this document prior to submitting an application.

Application Submission Instructions

Fill out the Application in the Microsoft Word Document and compile the documents requested in the application form for the proposed project.
Submit an electronic version of the application form and associated documents requested in the application for each project to FOCUS@abag.ca.gov.
Mail five (5) hard copies of the application and attachments for each project to the following mailing address:
FOCUS Program
P.O. Box 2050
Oakland, CA 94604-2050
Attn: Sailaja Kurella

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning September 1, 2009.

Contact Information

For questions regarding the application, please contact Sailaja Kurella, ABAG Regional Planner at SailajaK@abag.ca.gov or 510-464-7957.

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