Tom Pace on Zoning Reform and Housing Innovation in Sacramento

Sacramento, California, is at the forefront of zoning reform,
tackling some of the biggest challenges in housing supply and
affordability. Tom Pace, the city’s director of community
development, shares how the city has embraced policies to remove
barriers to housing production, modernize outdated regulations,
and promote sustainable growth. And, he offers ideas for how
other places can approach zoning reform to build more equitable
and livable communities.


In this episode of People Behind the Plans, Pace shares insights
on the city’s ambitious approach to infill and transit-oriented
housing, as well as how to eliminate parking requirements and
simplify the approval process for new developments. He also
reflects on the evolution of Sacramento’s General Plan and how
planners can balance community engagement with bold policy
changes. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the power of
planning to shape more accessible and vibrant cities.


Episode URL:
https://planning.org/podcast/tom-pace-on-zoning-reform-and-housing-innovation-in-sacramento/