20/20 Vision

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Topanga’s Beautiful Environment—what we have and why it’s worth saving

Past: History of TASC inextricably linked to Land Use Plans

Future: What do you want Topanga to look like in the year 2020?

Scenic place—the creek, oaks, chapporal, mountain views, ocean proximity

Wildlife habitat

Water quality

Species diversity Native plants & animals

Residential community

Quality of life

Human density limits?

Human health (herbicide/pesticide, septic) and safety (fire/traffic)

 

Gentrification (McMansions)?’

Green’ building requirements?

Density limits vs. cluster development?

Business community Community identity

Traffic & transportation impacts

Present:How to best insure 2020 Vision aspects are met?

Local Coastal Plan How to balance Owners rights & Environmental protections

North Area Plan as model?

Does it address 2020 Vision desires?

How is ‘coastal’ Topanga different?

Malibu/CalCoastalComm LCP

How is ‘coastal’ Topanga different/similar?

Does it address 2020 Vision desires?

How to have most effective political impact?

County or Coastal Commission or ?

Obviously, all of these impact each other interactively. Finding the right balance is the key.