Fresno Central Southeast Area Specific Plan

The Fresno Central Southeast Area Specific Plan is a long-range planning initiative led by the City of Fresno to guide growth and development over the next 20 to 30 years. Spanning approximately 2,200 acres east and southeast of Downtown Fresno, the plan aims to create a more vibrant, equitable, and healthy community by addressing housing, economic development, transportation, parks, and environmental quality. Key objectives include revitalizing commercial corridors, creating higher-intensity mixed-use infill opportunities, and diversifying employment through office, clean tech, and other non-nuisance uses. The plan also seeks to improve infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, transit access, and stormwater management, while reducing oversized parking lots and developing underutilized land. The project involves a General Plan amendment and rezone application to align land use designations with current ground uses and to facilitate strategic development. Extensive environmental assessments have been conducted to evaluate impacts on air quality, biological and cultural resources, agriculture, and transportation. A Mitigated Negative Declaration indicates that with applied mitigation measures, no significant adverse environmental effects are expected. Supporting documentation includes detailed studies on traffic levels, agricultural land evaluation, and cultural resource protections. Future development within the area will require compliance with the California Energy Code and the preparation of construction management plans to ensure adequate circulation and access.