Lusitano Way, Gilroy, CA 95020

Neighborhood District

The neighborhood district intends to create neighborhoods that are attractive, safe, diverse, and healthy, containing housing that is affordable to a variety of income groups, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all Gilroy residents. In addition, through the neighborhood district, the city hopes to promote a more integrative, comprehensive, and creative approach to neighborhood planning. Specifically, the neighborhood district intends to: Create neighborhoods that are predominantly single-family in character, but that integrate different types and prices of housing to meet the full range of housing needs.; Ensure that the city’s affordable housing goals and objectives are met.; Encourage innovative site and building designs that contribute to the overall attractiveness and livability of Gilroy.; Promote walking, biking, and public transit as alternative modes of transportation.; Integrate neighborhood-serving facilities and amenities such as schools, parks, and community gathering places to meet residents’ needs, promote a sense of community, and provide for a high quality of life.; Encourage the creation of neighborhood-serving commercial centers that are within walking distance of residential neighborhoods and that are sited and designed to protect the neighborhood’s character and residential quality.; Encourage residential neighborhood designs that reduce traffic speeds and volumes and control noise.