10,000 friends.why place matters aicup v 3 (1)

Why Place Matters… 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania Presentation to Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) Jack Machek, President and CEO Grant Ervin, Western Pennsylvania Regional Director

10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania
Who we are…
We are the leading advocate in Pennsylvania for responsible and efficient land use.
Our Vision is to have a positive impact on the built and natural environment.

Building on our Success
Research that shapes state and local government policies
Policy Development and Advocacy that leads to sustainable investment decisions
Education that creates more informed leaders and builds better communities.

What is Smart Growth
Planning, development and transportation practice that…
Concentrates development
Provides Compact design
Creates a community for transit, pedestrian, bikes and autos
Mixes building uses and
Creates access to a variety of housing choices

Land Use Decisions are the Common Denominator
Land use policy is at the intersection of multiple disciplines….
Planning
Engineering
Infrastructure
Real Estate Development & Finance
Local Government …
Creating a more sustainable Economy and Environment

At the Core…
Smart Growth is about building better places.
So you might ask: Why does Place Matter?

Why “Place” matters Energy and Environment Equity Economy

Economics
Reduce public infrastructure costs
Attraction of private capital
Expand market potential

Energy
Responsible Consumption
Efficient Delivery
Increase consumer choices
Reduce Household Costs

Equity
Build social networks
Enhance public connectivity
Leverage creativity

A Campus, an evolving Place
Campuses, like communities are constantly evolving, they are not static entities.
We are all impacted by surrounding conditions, the economy and market trends
Our communities and campuses reflect those trends and we must constant engage our communities to facilitate our adaptations

Placemaking and the Campus Information Infrastructure Economy Social Capital Institution

Business as Usual is not an Option
Start with people and place in mind
Great places create great comparative advantages
Demographic shifts are placing wind in the sails …Market is moving the direction of smart growth… Employees and students are demanding higher quality places

Competition Builds Character and Hopefully Great Places
Campus construction arms race over the last decade
Princeton Review – Green College Honor Role
Walkscore www.Walkscore.org
Housing and Transportation Affordability Index http://htaindex.cnt.org

Opportunities for Colleges and Universities
@ the State level
Advocate for policies that use our resources to build better places
Help foster research and development
Educate and develop leaders to make better decisions
@ the Regional level
Engage local and county planning agencies
Demand more efficient Water, Sewer and Transportation networks
Be models and laboratories
@ the Local level
Engage the experts…students, faculty and the surrounding community
Power of Planning - Finding the right connections
Leverage activity centers and encourage safety

Ways to Work Together
Improving land use decisions that…
Make smarter public investments that..
Leveraging private investment opportunities.

10,000 Friends: Where we are headed
Creation of the Smart Growth Caucus and Business Council
Promote 50 Smart Growth Projects in PA
Develop a smarter system of transportation and infrastructure investments
Formation of Pennsylvania Smart Growth Fund

10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania Thanks You
Please contact one of our offices near you….
Pittsburgh
Grant Ervin [email_address]
Harrisburg
Jack Machek [email_address]
Philadelphia
Dan Wofford [email_address]

10,000 friends.why place matters aicup v 3 (1)

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