Adopted in 2009, the Safe Routes to School Plan implicitly recognizes the connection between land use, transportation and safety in the context of non-motorized transportation to school.
Category Archives: Focus: Land
Northfield Transportation Plan
The Northfield Comprehensive Transportation Plan balances the need for mobility with a thoughtful approach to quality of life in Northfield. The Plan’s assumptions about design speed, design vehicles and street types are critically important for the physical development of the city and for environmental and financial sustainability.
City of Northfield Greenstep Cities Program
Northfield is a member of Minnesota GreenStep Cities, “a voluntary challenge, assistance and recognition program to help cities achieve their sustainability and quality-of-life goals. The Northfield City Council voted to become part of the GreenSteps Cities Program in 2011 and has since been using pursuing the green “steps” matrix to develop more sustainable practices on the part of the City.This free continuous improvement program is sponsored by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and based upon 28 best practices. Each best practice can be implemented by completing one or more actions at a 1, 2 or 3-star level, from a list of four to eight actions. These actions are tailored to all Minnesota cities, focus on cost savings and energy use reduction, and encourage civic innovation.” (http://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/)
City of Northfield Land Development Code
The City of Northfield carries out the policies of the comprehensive plan by classifying and regulating the uses of land and structures within the city. This Land Development Code is adopted to protect and promote the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the city.