Targeted Multi-family and Mixed-use Housing Study

The City of Folsom is conducting a targeted multi-family and mixed-use housing study to evaluate design, density, and market feasibility for multi-family and residential mixed-use development along the East Bidwell Corridor, at the Glenn light rail station, and in the town center area of the Folsom Plan Area, south of US-50. Throughout this process, the city and its consultant, Opticos Design, will work with the public, housing stakeholders, and decision makers to evaluate design concepts supported by market feasibility analysis.

In order to create housing opportunities for our children, current and future workers, and those with changing housing needs, Folsom needs a variety of housing types in locations near jobs, services, and transit. We would like your input on the type of housing design that works best in these areas.

Community Workshop

If you missed our community workshop on April 21, you can download and view the PDF of the presentation and the results.
You can still participate by providing your input in our housing survey until Friday, May 13th (Deadline extended from April 29 to May 13).
A second workshop will be scheduled for late May or early June.

Schedule

SACOG Grant Award and Consultant Contract	January 2022
Background Research and Analysis	February 2022
Market Conditions Analysis	March/April 2022
Community Workshop 1	April 2022
Financial Feasibility	May/June 2022
Community Workshop 2	May/June 2022
Design Recommendations and Feasibility Analysis	June 2022
Public Hearings	June/July 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is multi-family and residential mixed-use housing?
- Multi-family housing is any housing with more than two units including apartments, condominiums, and townhomes. Residential mixed-use development is office space or stores with housing located above, adjacent to, or attached to it.
Why were these three areas chosen?
- These areas that were identified in the city’s 2035 General Plan and in the 2021-2029 Housing Element for multi-family and residential mixed-use development.
Is this part of the Zoning Code Update?
- Yes. The design concepts and design standards from this study will be used in the Zoning Code Update for new multi-family and mixed-use projects.
Will this change the housing design or density in my neighborhood?
- Most neighborhoods will not be affected by these changes. The city is targeting areas that are primarily commercial or not yet developed and vacant, such as the Folsom Town Center. The focus is on creating attractive design standards for multi-family and mixed-use development to ensure that new development is compatible with the surrounding area.
Why is the city doing this now?
- This study fulfills the policies and programs from both the new Housing Element and the city’s Housing Element.
Why do we need for multi-family housing and new design standards?
- As the city’s population grows and more people work here, Folsom needs a variety of housing types. The best location for those dwellings are near jobs, services, and transit.

Resources

2035 General Plan (PDF)
2021-2029 Housing Element (Webpage)
Folsom Plan Area Specific Plan (Webpage)
East Bidwell Street – Complete Streets Corridor Plan (PDF)
Existing 1988 Multi-Family Design Guidelines (PDF)
Regional Transit’s Transit Oriented Development Action Plan (Website)

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