One of three presentations made at the National Planning Conference in Boston in 2011 on Positioning Planning Departments in difficult times. This is the presentation made by Joseph Horwedel from San Jose.
Climate Change: Getting Bicycling, Wallking and SR2S into PlansSharon Roerty
This document discusses plans by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to promote bicycling, walking, and safe routes to school in the San Francisco Bay Area region. The MTC aims to reduce congestion, emissions, and vehicle miles traveled while improving affordability and sustainability. Key strategies include investing over $3 billion in bicycle, pedestrian, and transit programs and developing a Sustainable Communities Strategy to link land use and transportation policies to meet state-mandated greenhouse gas reduction targets.
APA 2013 Planning in the Shadow of Gotham (S639)Joseph Horwedel
This session considers how cities plan and succeed in the shadow of larger cities. The focus of the presentation was on the interrelations ship between San Jose and San Francisco economically and socially. It was presented at the 2013 Planning Association National Conference in Chicago.
APA 2012 General Plan Action Plans - CincinnatiJoseph Horwedel
Cincinnati's comprehensive plan, Plan Cincinnati, aims to revitalize the city through focused investment in existing centers, improved transportation connections between centers, and strategic development of new centers. The plan establishes five initiative areas and geographic principles to guide development, and outlines implementation through short, medium, and long-term action steps and ongoing review. Cincinnati was awarded a $2.4 million grant to update its land development code to better achieve the goals of Plan Cincinnati and principles of livability, sustainability, and streamlined development processes.
The document discusses strategic plans for city planning and management in San Jose, California. It outlines the city's goals of accommodating population and job growth while reducing vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions through walkable neighborhoods, transit options, and complete "regional hubs." Metrics proposed to track progress include miles of trails per capita, traffic levels of service, and acres of parkland per thousand residents. The document also reviews the city's "Green Vision" environmental goals and reports progress made toward targets for 2022.
APA 2013 Big City Directors Discuss Job Creation (S495)Joseph Horwedel
The findings of the 2012 Big City Planning Directors Institute in Cambridge focused on economic development. This is one of three presentations made in Chicago at the annual Planning Associaiton National Conference.
Climate Change: Getting Bicycling, Wallking and SR2S into PlansSharon Roerty
This document discusses plans by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to promote bicycling, walking, and safe routes to school in the San Francisco Bay Area region. The MTC aims to reduce congestion, emissions, and vehicle miles traveled while improving affordability and sustainability. Key strategies include investing over $3 billion in bicycle, pedestrian, and transit programs and developing a Sustainable Communities Strategy to link land use and transportation policies to meet state-mandated greenhouse gas reduction targets.
APA 2013 Planning in the Shadow of Gotham (S639)Joseph Horwedel
This session considers how cities plan and succeed in the shadow of larger cities. The focus of the presentation was on the interrelations ship between San Jose and San Francisco economically and socially. It was presented at the 2013 Planning Association National Conference in Chicago.
APA 2012 General Plan Action Plans - CincinnatiJoseph Horwedel
Cincinnati's comprehensive plan, Plan Cincinnati, aims to revitalize the city through focused investment in existing centers, improved transportation connections between centers, and strategic development of new centers. The plan establishes five initiative areas and geographic principles to guide development, and outlines implementation through short, medium, and long-term action steps and ongoing review. Cincinnati was awarded a $2.4 million grant to update its land development code to better achieve the goals of Plan Cincinnati and principles of livability, sustainability, and streamlined development processes.
The document discusses strategic plans for city planning and management in San Jose, California. It outlines the city's goals of accommodating population and job growth while reducing vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions through walkable neighborhoods, transit options, and complete "regional hubs." Metrics proposed to track progress include miles of trails per capita, traffic levels of service, and acres of parkland per thousand residents. The document also reviews the city's "Green Vision" environmental goals and reports progress made toward targets for 2022.
APA 2013 Big City Directors Discuss Job Creation (S495)Joseph Horwedel
The findings of the 2012 Big City Planning Directors Institute in Cambridge focused on economic development. This is one of three presentations made in Chicago at the annual Planning Associaiton National Conference.
This document provides information about transportation coordination for the disadvantaged in Florida. It discusses the roles of planning agencies, local coordinating boards, and community transportation coordinators in coordinating transportation services. Key entities involved in coordinating services include the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, planning agencies, local coordinating boards, and community transportation coordinators. Planning agencies are responsible for appointing local boards, procuring community transportation coordinators, and conducting local transportation planning.
Kick off meeting challenge grant revised finalpbcgov
The document outlines a plan to develop a Glades Regional Master Plan using a $1.98 million grant from HUD. The master plan will focus on transportation, economic competitiveness, public works, housing, and community amenities. It will include sub-plans for transit, drainage, water/sewer and will identify workforce and housing opportunities. A 4-step strategy will gather data, obtain public input, develop the master plan, and create a final report. Implementation will focus on an Inland Logistics Center, workforce training, and coordinated policies to update local comprehensive plans.
The document provides information about the City of Largo, Florida and its Public Works Department. The City of Largo has over 75,000 residents and 1,000 employees across 17.9 square miles. The Public Works Department has over 150 full-time employees and an annual budget of $19 million. It consists of five divisions: Public Works Administration, Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Solid Waste, and Streets and Drainage. The Public Works Department is responsible for facilities maintenance, fleet vehicle maintenance, solid waste collection, street and drainage maintenance, and capital project management for the city.
Crawfordville Town Plan Draft Report ChamberChuck Robinson
The document outlines the agenda and goals for a meeting to discuss the Crawfordville Town Plan which aims to define a vision and implementation plan for Crawfordville, Wakulla County's downtown. It summarizes past visioning efforts and recommendations from those workshops. The plan focuses on strategies like land use and zoning changes, incentives, and infrastructure improvements to realize the vision. It proposes alternative construction strategies for a state road project and funding options like grants, public-private partnerships, and a Community Redevelopment Agency.
Garfield County, Colorado is open for business - workforce ready with room to grow in a world class outdoors! This presentation offers some of the planning Garfield County administration is doing.
Presentation by Karen Pollard, CEcD, EDP on local economic development to the New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors & Affiliates at the Quarterly Meeting held in Portsmouth, NH on June 10, 2011.
The document presents the Town of Parry Sound's proposed 2017 budget. It outlines factors impacting the budget such as increased OPP and healthcare costs. It then details over 50 line items that were considered for inclusion but ultimately removed or reduced to bring the budget under the target tax increase of 3%. New initiatives are also outlined across various departments. The budget process involved council priority setting, online public consultation, and will include council review and approval.
Secrets of a Successful Land Development Approval Processkevin_riles
The document outlines an agenda for a conference on mastering the land development approval process. It discusses understanding the players and approval steps, discovering tricks of the trade, and opportunities for appraisers. It provides examples of development projects and challenges, emphasizing the importance of assembling the right team, understanding stakeholders' motivations, and having a five-step action plan.
Katie Nash is running for alderman in Frederick, Maryland and outlines her positions on financial reform, stopping paralysis by analysis in government, and achieving good government. On financial reform, her goals are to decrease expenditures by adopting pension reforms, reviewing vehicle fleets, and discussing the municipal golf course. She wants to increase revenues through economic development, utilizing city assets, and exploring infrastructure banking. Her platform also emphasizes making decisions more quickly to avoid paralysis through overanalysis and promoting nonpartisan elections, charter revisions, transparency, and advocacy during county government changes.
This document summarizes a presentation for the Pacific Beach Community Planning Group regarding a Specific Plan being developed for the Balboa Avenue Trolley station area. The presentation includes an overview of the Specific Plan process and team, existing conditions analysis of land use, mobility, economic context and the environment. Community input is gathered on defining character, challenges, and priorities. Mobility opportunities and constraints are discussed, including parking, pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle access.
The document summarizes the history and details of a proposed zoning change and master development plan for a property in Hebron, Maryland. It discusses the annexation and rezoning process since 2004, outlines the differences between the existing and proposed plans, and addresses concerns from the public hearing regarding issues like water, sewer, population growth, and consistency with the town's comprehensive plan.
This document summarizes a stakeholder process in Connecticut to develop standards for low impact development (LID) and stormwater management. It involved:
- Gathering input from other states and stakeholders on alternative approaches
- Workshops to identify and debate alternatives, applying decision criteria and selecting preferred options
- Consensus on incorporating LID guidance and performance standards into stormwater permits, with adjusted standards for sensitive areas.
Revitalization Policies for Sustainable Redevelopment in Ohiogreaterohio
The Greater Ohio Policy Center is a nonprofit organization that works to revitalize Ohio through sustainable redevelopment policies. It focuses on urban regeneration, transportation modernization, and regional growth. The Center develops research, advocates for policy solutions, and assists communities through best practices. Upcoming budget policies it will monitor include water infrastructure upgrades, brownfield remediation, and public transit funding.
County Council Quarterly Update September 09il4818leslie
The Lowcountry Economic Network & Alliance quarterly report summarizes goals, marketing strategies, prospect traffic, potential jobs, and efforts to improve the business environment in Beaufort County. The goals are to brand the Lowcountry as a high quality place to live and do business, increase business prospect traffic by 25%, and improve regional policies to create a business friendly environment. Marketing includes an online GIS system, print/digital advertising, and media outreach. Recent prospect traffic included 4 potential projects in knowledge-intensive, manufacturing and distribution industries. Active prospects could create over 1,300 jobs. Efforts are underway to develop business parks and identify opportunities to attract target industries.
Neighbourhood planning - Urban Vision Dave ChetwynHACThousing
Neighbourhood plans allow local communities to shape development in their area. They become part of the statutory development plan once approved at referendum. The process involves gathering evidence of community preferences, drafting plan policies and site allocations, consulting the community, undergoing examination, and approval by referendum. Key issues addressed often include housing, design standards, and identifying sites for development. The plan must meet basic conditions of national policy and sustainable development to be adopted.
9/8 THUR 16:00 | Special Districts and Financing Growth in Florida 2APA Florida
Todd Wodraska
“Growth” requires public facilities and services, but in Florida “Growth Should Pay for Itself”! Counties and cities resist using taxes to provide for new residents, shifting the burden to more than 1600 “special districts”. Districts build facilities using borrowed money, repaying debt from annual “assessments” only upon the “benefited” property owners within their boundaries. Until recently, the spigots of exuberant capitalism gushed freely,
but the fiscal world has changed. Florida will continue to grow -- but what are the “New Rules” for America’s post-“Meltdown” financial system? Will special districts find the resources to address
the needs of Future Florida?
The document provides an overview of economic development strategies for the City of Ocala, Florida. It discusses coordinating economic development between the city, county, and private sector to promote business diversification, infrastructure investment, and targeted industries. Specific projects mentioned include a downtown parking garage and redevelopment of two blocks in downtown Ocala.
The document outlines the agenda and materials for Abbotsford's 2021 financial plan review over three days in December 2020. Key items to be discussed include the 2021 financial plan, a detailed review of budgets and expenditures by fund, departmental budgets, and opportunities for public input each day. The acting GM of finance will provide summaries of the financial plan and discussions. The agenda shows presentations on topics like the 2021 revenue requirement, tax revenue proposals, and detailed budgets for funds and departments like police, engineering, and utilities.
2011 APA Measurable Outcomes in Planning - MinneapolisJoseph Horwedel
One of three presentations made at the National Planning Conference in Boston in 2011 on Measurable Outcomes in Planning. This is the presentation made by Barbara Sporlein from Minneapolis.
Presentation at the National Planning Conference in Atlanta introducing the Planning Agency of the Future project. This project is looking at what issues planning agencies of all sizes should be considering in the next five to ten year horizon.
The project is looking at four key themes:
Demographic shifts underway
The role of technology as a disruptive tool
21st Century Problems and 20th Century Practices
Economics 101 – The Value of Planning
The project will be completed for the 2015 National Planning Conference in Seattle and has a MindMixer site to collect input at
What are the key trends and issues that are affecting the Planning Office of the Future?
Given those trends and issues, what should the Planning Office of the Future be? We asked two questions at the session:
What are the key trends and issues that are affecting the Planning Office of the Future?
Given those trends and issues, what should the Planning Office of the Future be?
Share your ideas at NPC or online at the MindMixer Site for project at http://apa.mindmixer.com/
This document provides information about transportation coordination for the disadvantaged in Florida. It discusses the roles of planning agencies, local coordinating boards, and community transportation coordinators in coordinating transportation services. Key entities involved in coordinating services include the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, planning agencies, local coordinating boards, and community transportation coordinators. Planning agencies are responsible for appointing local boards, procuring community transportation coordinators, and conducting local transportation planning.
Kick off meeting challenge grant revised finalpbcgov
The document outlines a plan to develop a Glades Regional Master Plan using a $1.98 million grant from HUD. The master plan will focus on transportation, economic competitiveness, public works, housing, and community amenities. It will include sub-plans for transit, drainage, water/sewer and will identify workforce and housing opportunities. A 4-step strategy will gather data, obtain public input, develop the master plan, and create a final report. Implementation will focus on an Inland Logistics Center, workforce training, and coordinated policies to update local comprehensive plans.
The document provides information about the City of Largo, Florida and its Public Works Department. The City of Largo has over 75,000 residents and 1,000 employees across 17.9 square miles. The Public Works Department has over 150 full-time employees and an annual budget of $19 million. It consists of five divisions: Public Works Administration, Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Solid Waste, and Streets and Drainage. The Public Works Department is responsible for facilities maintenance, fleet vehicle maintenance, solid waste collection, street and drainage maintenance, and capital project management for the city.
Crawfordville Town Plan Draft Report ChamberChuck Robinson
The document outlines the agenda and goals for a meeting to discuss the Crawfordville Town Plan which aims to define a vision and implementation plan for Crawfordville, Wakulla County's downtown. It summarizes past visioning efforts and recommendations from those workshops. The plan focuses on strategies like land use and zoning changes, incentives, and infrastructure improvements to realize the vision. It proposes alternative construction strategies for a state road project and funding options like grants, public-private partnerships, and a Community Redevelopment Agency.
Garfield County, Colorado is open for business - workforce ready with room to grow in a world class outdoors! This presentation offers some of the planning Garfield County administration is doing.
Presentation by Karen Pollard, CEcD, EDP on local economic development to the New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors & Affiliates at the Quarterly Meeting held in Portsmouth, NH on June 10, 2011.
The document presents the Town of Parry Sound's proposed 2017 budget. It outlines factors impacting the budget such as increased OPP and healthcare costs. It then details over 50 line items that were considered for inclusion but ultimately removed or reduced to bring the budget under the target tax increase of 3%. New initiatives are also outlined across various departments. The budget process involved council priority setting, online public consultation, and will include council review and approval.
Secrets of a Successful Land Development Approval Processkevin_riles
The document outlines an agenda for a conference on mastering the land development approval process. It discusses understanding the players and approval steps, discovering tricks of the trade, and opportunities for appraisers. It provides examples of development projects and challenges, emphasizing the importance of assembling the right team, understanding stakeholders' motivations, and having a five-step action plan.
Katie Nash is running for alderman in Frederick, Maryland and outlines her positions on financial reform, stopping paralysis by analysis in government, and achieving good government. On financial reform, her goals are to decrease expenditures by adopting pension reforms, reviewing vehicle fleets, and discussing the municipal golf course. She wants to increase revenues through economic development, utilizing city assets, and exploring infrastructure banking. Her platform also emphasizes making decisions more quickly to avoid paralysis through overanalysis and promoting nonpartisan elections, charter revisions, transparency, and advocacy during county government changes.
This document summarizes a presentation for the Pacific Beach Community Planning Group regarding a Specific Plan being developed for the Balboa Avenue Trolley station area. The presentation includes an overview of the Specific Plan process and team, existing conditions analysis of land use, mobility, economic context and the environment. Community input is gathered on defining character, challenges, and priorities. Mobility opportunities and constraints are discussed, including parking, pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle access.
The document summarizes the history and details of a proposed zoning change and master development plan for a property in Hebron, Maryland. It discusses the annexation and rezoning process since 2004, outlines the differences between the existing and proposed plans, and addresses concerns from the public hearing regarding issues like water, sewer, population growth, and consistency with the town's comprehensive plan.
This document summarizes a stakeholder process in Connecticut to develop standards for low impact development (LID) and stormwater management. It involved:
- Gathering input from other states and stakeholders on alternative approaches
- Workshops to identify and debate alternatives, applying decision criteria and selecting preferred options
- Consensus on incorporating LID guidance and performance standards into stormwater permits, with adjusted standards for sensitive areas.
Revitalization Policies for Sustainable Redevelopment in Ohiogreaterohio
The Greater Ohio Policy Center is a nonprofit organization that works to revitalize Ohio through sustainable redevelopment policies. It focuses on urban regeneration, transportation modernization, and regional growth. The Center develops research, advocates for policy solutions, and assists communities through best practices. Upcoming budget policies it will monitor include water infrastructure upgrades, brownfield remediation, and public transit funding.
County Council Quarterly Update September 09il4818leslie
The Lowcountry Economic Network & Alliance quarterly report summarizes goals, marketing strategies, prospect traffic, potential jobs, and efforts to improve the business environment in Beaufort County. The goals are to brand the Lowcountry as a high quality place to live and do business, increase business prospect traffic by 25%, and improve regional policies to create a business friendly environment. Marketing includes an online GIS system, print/digital advertising, and media outreach. Recent prospect traffic included 4 potential projects in knowledge-intensive, manufacturing and distribution industries. Active prospects could create over 1,300 jobs. Efforts are underway to develop business parks and identify opportunities to attract target industries.
Neighbourhood planning - Urban Vision Dave ChetwynHACThousing
Neighbourhood plans allow local communities to shape development in their area. They become part of the statutory development plan once approved at referendum. The process involves gathering evidence of community preferences, drafting plan policies and site allocations, consulting the community, undergoing examination, and approval by referendum. Key issues addressed often include housing, design standards, and identifying sites for development. The plan must meet basic conditions of national policy and sustainable development to be adopted.
9/8 THUR 16:00 | Special Districts and Financing Growth in Florida 2APA Florida
Todd Wodraska
“Growth” requires public facilities and services, but in Florida “Growth Should Pay for Itself”! Counties and cities resist using taxes to provide for new residents, shifting the burden to more than 1600 “special districts”. Districts build facilities using borrowed money, repaying debt from annual “assessments” only upon the “benefited” property owners within their boundaries. Until recently, the spigots of exuberant capitalism gushed freely,
but the fiscal world has changed. Florida will continue to grow -- but what are the “New Rules” for America’s post-“Meltdown” financial system? Will special districts find the resources to address
the needs of Future Florida?
The document provides an overview of economic development strategies for the City of Ocala, Florida. It discusses coordinating economic development between the city, county, and private sector to promote business diversification, infrastructure investment, and targeted industries. Specific projects mentioned include a downtown parking garage and redevelopment of two blocks in downtown Ocala.
The document outlines the agenda and materials for Abbotsford's 2021 financial plan review over three days in December 2020. Key items to be discussed include the 2021 financial plan, a detailed review of budgets and expenditures by fund, departmental budgets, and opportunities for public input each day. The acting GM of finance will provide summaries of the financial plan and discussions. The agenda shows presentations on topics like the 2021 revenue requirement, tax revenue proposals, and detailed budgets for funds and departments like police, engineering, and utilities.
2011 APA Measurable Outcomes in Planning - MinneapolisJoseph Horwedel
One of three presentations made at the National Planning Conference in Boston in 2011 on Measurable Outcomes in Planning. This is the presentation made by Barbara Sporlein from Minneapolis.
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Presentation at the National Planning Conference in Atlanta introducing the Planning Agency of the Future project. This project is looking at what issues planning agencies of all sizes should be considering in the next five to ten year horizon.
The project is looking at four key themes:
Demographic shifts underway
The role of technology as a disruptive tool
21st Century Problems and 20th Century Practices
Economics 101 – The Value of Planning
The project will be completed for the 2015 National Planning Conference in Seattle and has a MindMixer site to collect input at
What are the key trends and issues that are affecting the Planning Office of the Future?
Given those trends and issues, what should the Planning Office of the Future be? We asked two questions at the session:
What are the key trends and issues that are affecting the Planning Office of the Future?
Given those trends and issues, what should the Planning Office of the Future be?
Share your ideas at NPC or online at the MindMixer Site for project at http://apa.mindmixer.com/
APA 2012 General Plan Action Plans - San JoseJoseph Horwedel
The document outlines the General Plan and action plans for the City of San Jose. It discusses planning for growth over the next 20 years, with an emphasis on creating walkable neighborhoods, reducing vehicle miles traveled, and providing adequate land and infrastructure for new jobs and housing. Metrics and targets are presented for monitoring progress, including increasing park access, transportation options, and achieving sustainability goals outlined in the Green Vision plan. Regular reporting of accomplishments and reassessing goals is highlighted as important for ensuring the plans achieve the desired outcomes.
The document discusses the City of San Diego's process for implementing and monitoring its General Plan through an Action Plan and Monitoring Report. It provides an overview of the city and its General Plan. The Action Plan identifies specific actions to implement each General Plan policy, while the Monitoring Report assesses progress, tracks results, and informs the public and city leaders. The Monitoring Report format includes sections on key actions, progress, grants, flood maps, and housing. Case studies showcase urban agriculture and economic development programs.
LoCC Measurable Improvement in Your Development ProcessJoseph Horwedel
Presentation to the League of California Cities Planning Commissioners Institute on Measurable Improvement in Your Development Process in 2009 at Anaheim, CA. The presentation looked at common methods to assess your process, review measurement tools and look at pitfalls based on the experiences in San Jose from outside consultant reviews and on going process improvement efforts.
2011 APA Positioning Planning Deaprtments - MinneapolisJoseph Horwedel
One of three presentations made at the National Planning Conference in Boston in 2011 on Positioning Planning Departments in difficult times. This is the presentation made by Barbara Sporlein from Minneapolis.
2011 APA Positioning Planning Depts - Washington DCJoseph Horwedel
One of three presentations made at the National Planning Conference in Boston in 2011 on Positioning Planning Departments in difficult times. This is the presentation made by Harriett Tregoning from Washington D.C.
2011 APA Measurable Outcomes in Planning - Washington DCJoseph Horwedel
This document discusses the importance of measuring outcomes and success in planning. It provides examples from the Bellevue Small Area Plan of metrics used to measure progress, including an increase in the percentage of residents living within walking distance of transportation options. The document also highlights metrics used in Washington D.C., such as increased transit and non-motorized transportation use, decreased car ownership, and population growth, to demonstrate the impact of planning policies.
Apa Measurable Outcomes in Planning 2011 San JoseJoseph Horwedel
This document discusses measuring success in city planning through key performance indicators. It suggests measuring both process targets like review cycle times as well as outcome targets like miles of trails per capita. The city of San Jose measures accessibility to amenities at the neighborhood level, such as distance to parks. Online tools can also measure neighborhood walkability. When setting targets, it is important to start with a few good measures and be aware of potential distortions. Progress should be regularly evaluated, reported to the community and elected officials, and successes celebrated. The goal is to communicate measurable outcomes that show planning is achieving its desired impact.
13. Diridon Station Area Plan Funding Sources: Metropolitan Transportation Commission Redevelopment Agency Transportation Capital Funds California High Speed Rail
16. Zoning Ordinance Priority Setting Created list of staff and Council desired code changes Organized by outcomes, Economic Development, Neighborhood Preservation, Streamlining, Green, etc. Let Council pick 10, top votes move forward
17. Build Outside Support Community Engagement United Neighborhoods Facebook Groups Other Groups we are partnering with: San Francisco Policy + Urban Research Association (SPUR) 1 st Act
18. The New Future Understand the Council’s Priorities Find Support for your work Partner with your peers Take some risks