Place types convey the character, function, and development patterns for different settings within each Context Area. They build on the “Big Ideas” of imagineVB to advance economic growth, resilience, environmental sustainability, quality of life, and transportation choice.
Centers
Settings for compact, mixed-use, walkable, rollable, and transit-oriented development. Centers are located along Multimodal Corridors.
Multimodal Corridors
Transportation routes that provide safe and convenient vehicle, transit, walking, and cycling access to and from Centers. Over time, existing roadways will transform into Multimodal Corridors.
Neighborhoods
Type 1
Mostly lower-density areas where single-family homes are the predominant use; civic uses like schools, religious institutions and parks may also be found in this Place Type.
Type 2
Moderate to higher density settings with a range of housing options that span from single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments alongside neighborhoods serving commercial and service uses.
Transition
Lower-density areas designed to fit the unique context between the Rural Area Boundary (Blue Line) and Green Line.
Coastal
Moderate to higher-density areas with single- and multi-family homes suited to a coastal setting.
Community Hubs
Compact, walkable, centrally located places that provide convenient access for neighborhood-oriented services, facilities, events, and potentially health care.
Special Uses
Institutional districts
Settings for schools, office parks, universities, hospitals, and similar multi-building institutions with specific, interconnected functions.
Industrial and logistics
Settings that support specialized employment in production, distribution, manufacturing, and logistics sectors.
Business
Locations for commercial, office, and hotel uses outside of designated centers.
Freight corridors
Transportation routes that provide safe, convenient access to freight and goods for Industrial and Logistics districts.
Rural
Rural Villages
Low-intensity collections of locally oriented stores and services, along with some residences. These are oriented to the Rural Context Area to form a distinct place.
Rural Corridors
Transportation routes that provide farm-to-market access and connections to Rural Villages and other destinations.
imagine2040 Comprehensive Plan
See the City's roadmap for its long-term vision and growth, and explore each Place Type.
