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Section 3: Evaluation Process for LCDA Grants LCDA applications are evaluated in a two-step process. Step One is conducted by an internal review staff team of experts. Applications that successfully meet the Step One point threshold will move on to the Step Two process. The Livable Communities Advisory Committee (LCAC) conducts Step Two of the evaluation process and makes funding recommendations to the Council. Applicants may meet the minimum score to be considered for funding but not be recommended for funding. The committee includes members representing seven areas of expertise to provide the range of skills and experience necessary for evaluating the complex development and redevelopment projects for which LCDA funding is requested. There are two members for each area of expertise: local government (planning, economic or community development); development finance (one member in private finance, one in public finance); development (one member in new development, one in redevelopment); transportation, environment; site design, and planning, economic and community development/engagement representing traditionally under -represented communities. The LCAC chair, not representing a specific area of expertise, is the 15th member. Possible Step One Evaluation Criteria for LCDA Development Grants Points Efficient Land Use and Site Design • The project's ability to maximize the potential of the location through intensified land use and increased density • The development introduces a diversity of uses to the project area • The project includes internal pedestrian circulation which is convenient, efficient, and attractive throughout and around the project site • The site is designed to facilitate pedestrian activity and considers first floor activity, parking location, and wayfinding 15 Connections • The development project takes advantage of or maximizes connections between or among housing, centers of employment, education, retail, and recreation uses through location or design • The development provides convenient, efficient, and attractive access from the project site to the neighborhood or the surrounding community through Infrastructure that emphasizes pedestrian and/or bike mobility 7 Environmental Design • The project conserves, protects, and enhances natural resources • The project incorporates green building design and/or energy efficiency standards • The project utilizes sustainable site design 8 Jobs and Housing (Projects will be scored as Jobs or Housing projects) Jobs Projects • The project's ability to expand employment opportunities through the creation or preservation of permanent employment opportunities with emphasis on including living wage jobs and increasing diversity of jobs type in the area • The creation of jobs in or near Areas of Concentrated Poverty • There is an established process to advance and promote the employment of local workers 12 11