This document provides an overview and background information for the Heartland 2050 regional steering committee kick-off meeting. It discusses the goals of developing a long-term regional vision through 2050 that addresses challenges related to population growth, infrastructure costs, housing preferences, and natural resources across eight counties in Nebraska and Iowa. Key points include the formation of the steering committee and planning grant to guide regional collaboration, trends in population and economic changes, and implications for coordinated planning around housing, transportation, land use, and other capital assets across the metropolitan area.
A presentation to the Massachusetts Economic Development Council 12-4-2009
What MassDevelopment is and what it offers. Statistical data about the Massachusetts and New England economy from the past eight years and what should be planned for the future.
The document provides information about the city of Quebec, Canada. It describes the city's geography, climate, industries, demographics, and sustainability. The geography is characterized by flat land near various bodies of water. The climate features warm summers and cold winters with moderate precipitation. Key industries include forestry and manufacturing. The population is growing slowly and aging, with over 95% of residents being non-immigrants born in Canada or France. While the city has good livability due to transportation and affordable housing, it faces challenges regarding pollution, unsustainable land use, and lack of diversity.
This document contains percentages for different years without context or labels for the categories. The percentages range from 0% to 50% with most between 10-40%. There are no other details provided to explain the meaning or significance of the data.
The document summarizes the results of the MetroQuest survey conducted for the Heartland 2050 regional visioning project. Some key findings include:
- Residents see a strong economy and job growth as most important for quality of life. They want investment in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
- Affordability is seen as a strength but residents are concerned about inequality and crime.
- Support for active transportation, mixed-use development, and investing in existing communities rather than expanding outward.
- Education and health care access are also priorities.
Moving from Ideas to Results: 21st Century ChangetriSectinnovates
This document summarizes a presentation about moving from ideas to results through regional collaboration. It discusses how the Central Florida region developed consensus-driven goals around economic prosperity, education, healthy communities, connected communities, infrastructure, and natural resources. Examples are given of successful regional projects that addressed these goals by blending priorities like economic development and smart growth, education and economic leadership, and environmental protection and smart growth. The presentation outlines a 10-step process for effective regional collaboration, emphasizing the importance of leadership, research, engagement, priority adjustment, and ongoing communication and relationships.
This document summarizes key information from a meeting of a research steering committee on transportation in the Omaha metropolitan region. It lists the committee members and provides data on transportation modes, infrastructure, usage, costs and issues in the region. Transportation modes addressed include roadway/highway, railway, transit, freight and aviation. Infrastructure inventories and maps are presented for broadband, electric and natural gas utilities in the region.
This document provides land use and demographic data for an eight county region spanning Nebraska and Iowa from 1992-2006/2010. It shows that during this period urban land increased 142% while agriculture and grasslands declined slightly. The population of the region grew 36% to over 750,000 people, with growth concentrated in Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie Counties. The region's economy is centered around industries like office/administrative work, sales, food service, transportation and healthcare.
A presentation to the Massachusetts Economic Development Council 12-4-2009
What MassDevelopment is and what it offers. Statistical data about the Massachusetts and New England economy from the past eight years and what should be planned for the future.
The document provides information about the city of Quebec, Canada. It describes the city's geography, climate, industries, demographics, and sustainability. The geography is characterized by flat land near various bodies of water. The climate features warm summers and cold winters with moderate precipitation. Key industries include forestry and manufacturing. The population is growing slowly and aging, with over 95% of residents being non-immigrants born in Canada or France. While the city has good livability due to transportation and affordable housing, it faces challenges regarding pollution, unsustainable land use, and lack of diversity.
This document contains percentages for different years without context or labels for the categories. The percentages range from 0% to 50% with most between 10-40%. There are no other details provided to explain the meaning or significance of the data.
The document summarizes the results of the MetroQuest survey conducted for the Heartland 2050 regional visioning project. Some key findings include:
- Residents see a strong economy and job growth as most important for quality of life. They want investment in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
- Affordability is seen as a strength but residents are concerned about inequality and crime.
- Support for active transportation, mixed-use development, and investing in existing communities rather than expanding outward.
- Education and health care access are also priorities.
Moving from Ideas to Results: 21st Century ChangetriSectinnovates
This document summarizes a presentation about moving from ideas to results through regional collaboration. It discusses how the Central Florida region developed consensus-driven goals around economic prosperity, education, healthy communities, connected communities, infrastructure, and natural resources. Examples are given of successful regional projects that addressed these goals by blending priorities like economic development and smart growth, education and economic leadership, and environmental protection and smart growth. The presentation outlines a 10-step process for effective regional collaboration, emphasizing the importance of leadership, research, engagement, priority adjustment, and ongoing communication and relationships.
This document summarizes key information from a meeting of a research steering committee on transportation in the Omaha metropolitan region. It lists the committee members and provides data on transportation modes, infrastructure, usage, costs and issues in the region. Transportation modes addressed include roadway/highway, railway, transit, freight and aviation. Infrastructure inventories and maps are presented for broadband, electric and natural gas utilities in the region.
This document provides land use and demographic data for an eight county region spanning Nebraska and Iowa from 1992-2006/2010. It shows that during this period urban land increased 142% while agriculture and grasslands declined slightly. The population of the region grew 36% to over 750,000 people, with growth concentrated in Douglas, Sarpy and Pottawattamie Counties. The region's economy is centered around industries like office/administrative work, sales, food service, transportation and healthcare.
Greg Hadfield is the Director of Strategic Projects at Cogapp. He has previously worked as a journalist and the founder of Soccernet and Schoolsnet. The document discusses the history of humans, cities, and the internet. It provides population and newspaper circulation statistics for the 20 largest English cities. Finally, it announces an open data conference in Brighton and discusses an open data project relating to electoral data and boundaries.
Heartland Modeling: Heartland Regional Transportation Planning OrganizationRPO America
During the 2016 National Regional Transportation Conference, Pat Steed shared the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization's innovative approach to including economic and land use forecasting in its transportation model.
Population Estimates, Methods, Procedures & Local GovtRobert Hiett
This document discusses population estimates and projections for North Carolina municipalities and counties. It provides population data from 1970 to present and projections out to 2038. It summarizes population change from 2010 to 2018 for North Carolina and other states. It also discusses the roles and responsibilities of the US Census Bureau and North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management in producing population estimates used for planning and distributing state and federal funds. Accurate 2020 Census counts are important for producing reliable population estimates.
The document provides a partial plan update for the City of Jackson from 2010 to 2014. It includes sections on demographics, quality community objectives, areas requiring special attention, issues and opportunities, goals and policies, and an implementation program. Key points include a decreasing population projection from 3,835 in 2010 to 3,636 in 2030, an aging population with the largest age group being 65 and over, and industries like manufacturing and construction being major employers but negatively impacted by the recession. The document analyzes trends and makes recommendations to attract residents, boost education levels, and recruit new jobs.
Austin is experiencing rapid population growth, averaging 49% each decade since the 1960s. This growth is fueled mainly by domestic migration, as 61% of new households moving to Austin come from other parts of Texas. Key factors attracting newcomers include a strong economy with 13.9% job growth since 2009, second only to Nashville. While housing costs in Austin remain competitive for now, affordability is declining with median home prices rising 65% in the last decade. High-paying jobs in technology, engineering, healthcare and education are contributing to Austin's status as an attractive place to live and work.
The document provides an overview of the Imagine Austin comprehensive planning process being undertaken by the City of Austin to plan for future growth and development. It discusses Austin's past growth, the power of comprehensive plans to shape cities, what the community has said so far in the planning process, and examples of potential growth scenarios. The summary encourages community members to get involved by taking a survey or attending upcoming planning events to help create a vision and plan to guide Austin over the next 20-25 years.
This document provides demographic data and trends for Howard County, Maryland. It discusses population growth which has averaged around 2,000 new residential units per year. The population is aging with growth among those 65 and older outpacing other groups. Employment has grown by around 25,000 jobs since 2000 and is projected to increase by 70,000 more by 2020. Future development is planned through allocation of housing units across planning regions in the county.
New Jersey is facing challenges from past sprawl development patterns and needs to plan for future population changes. Three key points:
1. New Jersey experienced heavy suburban sprawl development after the 1950s, but is now running out of developable land and faces high infrastructure costs.
2. The state's population is changing and increasingly demanding more compact, walkable development near transit.
3. New Jersey has large infrastructure repair costs for systems like roads, bridges and sewers, and also needs to improve resilience against hazards. Planning for more center-based growth can help address these challenges.
1) Nassau County's population grew rapidly after World War II, peaking at 1.4 million in 1970 but has since declined and stabilized around 1.3 million.
2) The population is aging, with the median age increasing by 7 years between 1960 to 2010 while the percentage of those under 18 decreased by almost 16%.
3) With limited space for new development, population growth is unlikely, but increased traffic from more vehicles is exacerbating environmental issues like air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and water pollution.
The document discusses regional growth and development patterns in the Nashville, TN area from 2020 to 2035 based on current trends. It notes that the regional population is projected to grow from 1.7 million in 2008 to 2.6 million in 2035. It identifies factors that influence land suitability and development patterns such as environmental constraints, availability of land, and infrastructure. The document also discusses emerging issues like traffic congestion if current trends continue and opportunities to take a more regional approach to transportation, land use, and development policies.
Somerset County Business Partnership collaborated with the Somerset Planning Board to develop a resource that summarized what a business operating in Somerset County “needs to know” about our growing diversity. We assembled a Diversity Task Force that helped us make the case that our growing diversity gives us a competitive advantage by helping us attract and retain the best talent, keep us innovative, and ahead of the curve. See what we found in this report.
The State of Erie County and the City of SanduskyGSPAdmin
The document provides an overview of national, regional, and local economic indicators to analyze the state of Erie County and the City of Sandusky, Ohio. At the national level, it shows the U.S. has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, with record low unemployment but declining workforce participation. For Erie County and Sandusky specifically, it highlights population declines, an aging population, lower educational attainment compared to peer communities, and industries like manufacturing and tourism. Benchmarking against similar peer communities finds Erie County and Sandusky lag in areas like population and workforce growth.
NJ Future Conservation Rally 3 10-12 State Planning KasabachNew Jersey Future
A look population growth patterns in the Garden State, at the history of state planning, and at what the new State Strategic Plan could be if implemented well.
The document discusses growth projections and land use planning for the Superstition Vistas area. It summarizes regional demographic trends in the Phoenix metro area, including steady population growth. The analysis forecasts population growth scenarios for Superstition Vistas based on this context. It also examines how different housing types and neighborhood preferences may evolve with changing demographics.
This month's Regional Snapshot explores ARC’s annual population estimates for 2014 to assess how we are recovering from the slowdown we experienced during the Great Recession.
Kansas City Metro Area Economic-Demographic Overviewjeffpinkerton
The document provides an economic and demographic overview of the Kansas City metropolitan area as of April 2013. It summarizes data on the population, demographics, income levels, and industry specializations of the bi-state region comprised of 15 counties across Missouri and Kansas. The population of the Kansas City MSA is estimated at over 2 million people as of 2012, with the majority living in either Jackson or Johnson counties. The region has experienced steady population growth in recent decades and higher than average educational attainment levels compared to the nation.
Population growth trends analyzed for the Capital District of New York. Various growth scenarios are examed including impacts on land use and taxation.
The document provides an introduction to the Defense Manufacturing Assistance Program (DMAP) which works with communities severely affected by Department of Defense downsizing to develop recovery strategies. It then analyzes Muskegon County, Michigan which has experienced job losses due to reduced defense contracts, noting its population, housing, poverty rates, and other demographic data to understand the economic challenges it faces. DMAP will use this community assessment to create an advisory plan to help Muskegon County diversify its economy and promote future growth.
The document provides an overview of aging trends in the Atlanta region. It notes that the population aged 65+ has nearly doubled since 1960 and will almost double again by 2050 to over 21% of the population. Currently Fayette County has the highest percentage of older residents while Clayton County has the lowest. The number of older people employed rebounded after the pandemic and is now the highest in 5 years, with those aged 65+ making up a growing share of total employment. The working age population is forecast to increase only 17% by 2050 compared to a 46% rise in non-working ages, reducing the dependency ratio.
The document discusses demographic trends in rural Ontario that make rural development more difficult. Specifically:
- There are now fewer potential labour market entrants than potential retirees, implying that population growth must come from migration rather than natural increases.
- Four of 14 Eastern Ontario census divisions saw population declines from 2012-2013, while nine had more deaths than births. However, 11 had more in-migrants than out-migrants.
- Employment has been flat or declining in Eastern Ontario economic regions like Ottawa and Kingston-Pembroke since the mid-2000s, signifying challenges to economic growth.
Eli Spevak- (Re) Introducing Petite, Discreet and Affordable Homes for Today'...Heartland2050
The document introduces petite, discreet, and affordable homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as housing solutions for smaller households. It notes that while household sizes are decreasing, housing stock remains focused on larger units. The document then provides examples of "missing middle" housing types like row homes, duplexes, and ADUs that could help address this mismatch. It also outlines common barriers to ADU development and strategies for promoting ADUs, including educational materials, advocacy, and sharing success stories.
Starting Presentations by Derek Miller, AICP and Andy WesselHeartland2050
The document appears to be the results of a visual preference survey conducted by the City of Omaha Planning Department on November 14th, 2019 related to Transit Oriented Development. The survey asked participants to rate examples of residential building designs on acceptability and preference using a scale. It also gathered information on what design elements participants felt were most important and their views on accessory dwelling units.
Greg Hadfield is the Director of Strategic Projects at Cogapp. He has previously worked as a journalist and the founder of Soccernet and Schoolsnet. The document discusses the history of humans, cities, and the internet. It provides population and newspaper circulation statistics for the 20 largest English cities. Finally, it announces an open data conference in Brighton and discusses an open data project relating to electoral data and boundaries.
Heartland Modeling: Heartland Regional Transportation Planning OrganizationRPO America
During the 2016 National Regional Transportation Conference, Pat Steed shared the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization's innovative approach to including economic and land use forecasting in its transportation model.
Population Estimates, Methods, Procedures & Local GovtRobert Hiett
This document discusses population estimates and projections for North Carolina municipalities and counties. It provides population data from 1970 to present and projections out to 2038. It summarizes population change from 2010 to 2018 for North Carolina and other states. It also discusses the roles and responsibilities of the US Census Bureau and North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management in producing population estimates used for planning and distributing state and federal funds. Accurate 2020 Census counts are important for producing reliable population estimates.
The document provides a partial plan update for the City of Jackson from 2010 to 2014. It includes sections on demographics, quality community objectives, areas requiring special attention, issues and opportunities, goals and policies, and an implementation program. Key points include a decreasing population projection from 3,835 in 2010 to 3,636 in 2030, an aging population with the largest age group being 65 and over, and industries like manufacturing and construction being major employers but negatively impacted by the recession. The document analyzes trends and makes recommendations to attract residents, boost education levels, and recruit new jobs.
Austin is experiencing rapid population growth, averaging 49% each decade since the 1960s. This growth is fueled mainly by domestic migration, as 61% of new households moving to Austin come from other parts of Texas. Key factors attracting newcomers include a strong economy with 13.9% job growth since 2009, second only to Nashville. While housing costs in Austin remain competitive for now, affordability is declining with median home prices rising 65% in the last decade. High-paying jobs in technology, engineering, healthcare and education are contributing to Austin's status as an attractive place to live and work.
The document provides an overview of the Imagine Austin comprehensive planning process being undertaken by the City of Austin to plan for future growth and development. It discusses Austin's past growth, the power of comprehensive plans to shape cities, what the community has said so far in the planning process, and examples of potential growth scenarios. The summary encourages community members to get involved by taking a survey or attending upcoming planning events to help create a vision and plan to guide Austin over the next 20-25 years.
This document provides demographic data and trends for Howard County, Maryland. It discusses population growth which has averaged around 2,000 new residential units per year. The population is aging with growth among those 65 and older outpacing other groups. Employment has grown by around 25,000 jobs since 2000 and is projected to increase by 70,000 more by 2020. Future development is planned through allocation of housing units across planning regions in the county.
New Jersey is facing challenges from past sprawl development patterns and needs to plan for future population changes. Three key points:
1. New Jersey experienced heavy suburban sprawl development after the 1950s, but is now running out of developable land and faces high infrastructure costs.
2. The state's population is changing and increasingly demanding more compact, walkable development near transit.
3. New Jersey has large infrastructure repair costs for systems like roads, bridges and sewers, and also needs to improve resilience against hazards. Planning for more center-based growth can help address these challenges.
1) Nassau County's population grew rapidly after World War II, peaking at 1.4 million in 1970 but has since declined and stabilized around 1.3 million.
2) The population is aging, with the median age increasing by 7 years between 1960 to 2010 while the percentage of those under 18 decreased by almost 16%.
3) With limited space for new development, population growth is unlikely, but increased traffic from more vehicles is exacerbating environmental issues like air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and water pollution.
The document discusses regional growth and development patterns in the Nashville, TN area from 2020 to 2035 based on current trends. It notes that the regional population is projected to grow from 1.7 million in 2008 to 2.6 million in 2035. It identifies factors that influence land suitability and development patterns such as environmental constraints, availability of land, and infrastructure. The document also discusses emerging issues like traffic congestion if current trends continue and opportunities to take a more regional approach to transportation, land use, and development policies.
Somerset County Business Partnership collaborated with the Somerset Planning Board to develop a resource that summarized what a business operating in Somerset County “needs to know” about our growing diversity. We assembled a Diversity Task Force that helped us make the case that our growing diversity gives us a competitive advantage by helping us attract and retain the best talent, keep us innovative, and ahead of the curve. See what we found in this report.
The State of Erie County and the City of SanduskyGSPAdmin
The document provides an overview of national, regional, and local economic indicators to analyze the state of Erie County and the City of Sandusky, Ohio. At the national level, it shows the U.S. has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, with record low unemployment but declining workforce participation. For Erie County and Sandusky specifically, it highlights population declines, an aging population, lower educational attainment compared to peer communities, and industries like manufacturing and tourism. Benchmarking against similar peer communities finds Erie County and Sandusky lag in areas like population and workforce growth.
NJ Future Conservation Rally 3 10-12 State Planning KasabachNew Jersey Future
A look population growth patterns in the Garden State, at the history of state planning, and at what the new State Strategic Plan could be if implemented well.
The document discusses growth projections and land use planning for the Superstition Vistas area. It summarizes regional demographic trends in the Phoenix metro area, including steady population growth. The analysis forecasts population growth scenarios for Superstition Vistas based on this context. It also examines how different housing types and neighborhood preferences may evolve with changing demographics.
This month's Regional Snapshot explores ARC’s annual population estimates for 2014 to assess how we are recovering from the slowdown we experienced during the Great Recession.
Kansas City Metro Area Economic-Demographic Overviewjeffpinkerton
The document provides an economic and demographic overview of the Kansas City metropolitan area as of April 2013. It summarizes data on the population, demographics, income levels, and industry specializations of the bi-state region comprised of 15 counties across Missouri and Kansas. The population of the Kansas City MSA is estimated at over 2 million people as of 2012, with the majority living in either Jackson or Johnson counties. The region has experienced steady population growth in recent decades and higher than average educational attainment levels compared to the nation.
Population growth trends analyzed for the Capital District of New York. Various growth scenarios are examed including impacts on land use and taxation.
The document provides an introduction to the Defense Manufacturing Assistance Program (DMAP) which works with communities severely affected by Department of Defense downsizing to develop recovery strategies. It then analyzes Muskegon County, Michigan which has experienced job losses due to reduced defense contracts, noting its population, housing, poverty rates, and other demographic data to understand the economic challenges it faces. DMAP will use this community assessment to create an advisory plan to help Muskegon County diversify its economy and promote future growth.
The document provides an overview of aging trends in the Atlanta region. It notes that the population aged 65+ has nearly doubled since 1960 and will almost double again by 2050 to over 21% of the population. Currently Fayette County has the highest percentage of older residents while Clayton County has the lowest. The number of older people employed rebounded after the pandemic and is now the highest in 5 years, with those aged 65+ making up a growing share of total employment. The working age population is forecast to increase only 17% by 2050 compared to a 46% rise in non-working ages, reducing the dependency ratio.
The document discusses demographic trends in rural Ontario that make rural development more difficult. Specifically:
- There are now fewer potential labour market entrants than potential retirees, implying that population growth must come from migration rather than natural increases.
- Four of 14 Eastern Ontario census divisions saw population declines from 2012-2013, while nine had more deaths than births. However, 11 had more in-migrants than out-migrants.
- Employment has been flat or declining in Eastern Ontario economic regions like Ottawa and Kingston-Pembroke since the mid-2000s, signifying challenges to economic growth.
Eli Spevak- (Re) Introducing Petite, Discreet and Affordable Homes for Today'...Heartland2050
The document introduces petite, discreet, and affordable homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as housing solutions for smaller households. It notes that while household sizes are decreasing, housing stock remains focused on larger units. The document then provides examples of "missing middle" housing types like row homes, duplexes, and ADUs that could help address this mismatch. It also outlines common barriers to ADU development and strategies for promoting ADUs, including educational materials, advocacy, and sharing success stories.
Starting Presentations by Derek Miller, AICP and Andy WesselHeartland2050
The document appears to be the results of a visual preference survey conducted by the City of Omaha Planning Department on November 14th, 2019 related to Transit Oriented Development. The survey asked participants to rate examples of residential building designs on acceptability and preference using a scale. It also gathered information on what design elements participants felt were most important and their views on accessory dwelling units.
Eli Spevak- (Re) Introducing Petite, Discreet and Affordable Homes for Today'...Heartland2050
This document introduces small, affordable housing options such as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that could help meet the needs of smaller households. It provides several reasons for the growing interest in ADUs, including a lack of housing choices, their adaptability over life stages, environmental benefits, and affordability. The document outlines different ADU types like detached units, internal conversions, and tiny homes. It also discusses rules for ADUs, common barriers to their construction, and examples of successful ADU programs.
Panel #1: Demographic and Economic Considerations for Future Housing NeedsHeartland2050
This document summarizes housing options and challenges for older residents in Nebraska. It discusses the importance of aging-friendly communities that provide essential services within walking distance and adequate transportation. It also describes strategies for aging in place, including home modifications and payment sources. Specific housing models are outlined, such as visitable homes, universal design, supportive housing like accessory dwelling units and congregate housing. Challenges around affordability and accessibility in rural Nebraska are also addressed.
Panel #3: Achieving Missing Middle Housing: Development and Zoning Considerat...Heartland2050
The document discusses expanding housing choices through "missing middle" housing options. It recommends making these options available by updating zoning laws to allow more housing types like duplexes and fourplexes as permitted rather than conditional uses and reducing parking requirements. It also recommends making these options and their benefits known to regulatory bodies, developers, financial institutions, and communities to gain acceptance and support. It concludes by providing contact information for the author to discuss missing middle housing further.
This document provides a summary of a presentation on creating livable communities for people of all ages. The presentation discusses AARP's work in this area including establishing age-friendly states and communities, demonstration projects, and advocacy for policy changes. It highlights data from surveys finding that most older adults want to remain in their homes and communities as they age. The presentation emphasizes partnerships and provides examples of how communities can support transportation, housing, civic engagement and other features important for livability.
Representatives from the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency, Verdis Group, University of Nebraska Medical Center and Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce give presentations about efforts and strategies to help employers save resources by providing solutions to how employees get to work.
In partnership with the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and the Startup Collaborative, MAPA issued a challenge to the startup community: "in a car centric city, how can we encourage people to move around without a car?"
This document summarizes a workshop on transformational transportation technologies. It began with an introduction to autonomous and connected vehicles, describing the key technologies like cellular connectivity, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, and lidar sensors that enable autonomous functionality. It then discussed emerging technologies like smart cities and finding funding. The rest of the document provided more depth on autonomous vehicles, connected vehicle systems, smart city initiatives like Columbus' winning proposal, and opportunities for funding deployment of new transportation technologies.
Heartland 2050 Vibrant Community Gardens-UNMCHeartland2050
This document discusses using a collective impact strategy to improve community health through community gardening. It describes the benefits of community gardens for eating healthy foods, physical activity, beautifying neighborhoods, and improving social connections. The document then provides an example of a collective impact project called City Sprouts South, located at the Dorothy Patach Environmental Area, that incorporated community gardening, block parties, and other events to build community.
This document discusses sustainable and affordable housing options in the Midwest. It finds that while over 180,000 energy star certified and 130,000 LEED certified multi-family units have been built in the US, the Heartland region of Nebraska and Iowa have fewer such units relative to population. Developing energy efficient housing through standards like Energy Star, LEED, and Passive House can provide financial benefits to developers and tenants through incentives, higher property values, and reduced energy costs, but many in the region are not taking advantage of these opportunities.
This document summarizes research on enhancing transportation demand management (TDM) options at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. It finds that UNO currently relies heavily on single-occupancy vehicles compared to peer universities. Implementing a multi-pronged TDM strategy including expanded transit subsidies and incentives for biking/carpooling would be more cost-effective than continuing to increase parking capacity. The research recommends modifying parking fees to better reflect costs, expanding the free MavRide program, and collaborating regionally on promoting sustainable transportation options.
This document discusses inclusive economic development strategies for Omaha, Nebraska. It finds that while traditional attraction-based economic development has benefited the city overall, it has masked significant economic disparities experienced by racial minority groups. It argues that entrepreneurship-based development, which focuses on supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses, can help create more inclusive growth. Key points include:
- Minority groups in Omaha have higher poverty rates, lower incomes, and higher unemployment than whites.
- Minority business ownership, sales, and employment are also significantly lower than national averages.
- Entrepreneurship can create jobs, wealth, and economic opportunities in disadvantaged communities.
- An "ecosystem" approach is needed
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
Ollama Use Case: Learn how Scenario Specialist Dmitri Bagh has utilized Ollama within FME to input data, create custom models, and enhance security protocols. This segment will include demos to illustrate the full capabilities of FME in AI-driven processes.
Custom AI Models: Discover how to leverage FME to build personalized AI models using your data. Whether it’s populating a model with local data for added security or integrating public AI tools, find out how FME facilitates a versatile and secure approach to AI.
We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
Connector Corner: Seamlessly power UiPath Apps, GenAI with prebuilt connectorsDianaGray10
Join us to learn how UiPath Apps can directly and easily interact with prebuilt connectors via Integration Service--including Salesforce, ServiceNow, Open GenAI, and more.
The best part is you can achieve this without building a custom workflow! Say goodbye to the hassle of using separate automations to call APIs. By seamlessly integrating within App Studio, you can now easily streamline your workflow, while gaining direct access to our Connector Catalog of popular applications.
We’ll discuss and demo the benefits of UiPath Apps and connectors including:
Creating a compelling user experience for any software, without the limitations of APIs.
Accelerating the app creation process, saving time and effort
Enjoying high-performance CRUD (create, read, update, delete) operations, for
seamless data management.
Speakers:
Russell Alfeche, Technology Leader, RPA at qBotic and UiPath MVP
Charlie Greenberg, host
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup SlidesZilliz
Prompting language models is hard, while programming language models is easy. In this talk, I will discuss the state-of-the-art framework DSPy for programming foundation models with its powerful optimizers and runtime constraint system.
In the realm of cybersecurity, offensive security practices act as a critical shield. By simulating real-world attacks in a controlled environment, these techniques expose vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. This proactive approach allows manufacturers to identify and fix weaknesses, significantly enhancing system security.
This presentation delves into the development of a system designed to mimic Galileo's Open Service signal using software-defined radio (SDR) technology. We'll begin with a foundational overview of both Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and the intricacies of digital signal processing.
The presentation culminates in a live demonstration. We'll showcase the manipulation of Galileo's Open Service pilot signal, simulating an attack on various software and hardware systems. This practical demonstration serves to highlight the potential consequences of unaddressed vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of offensive security practices in safeguarding critical infrastructure.
Freshworks Rethinks NoSQL for Rapid Scaling & Cost-EfficiencyScyllaDB
Freshworks creates AI-boosted business software that helps employees work more efficiently and effectively. Managing data across multiple RDBMS and NoSQL databases was already a challenge at their current scale. To prepare for 10X growth, they knew it was time to rethink their database strategy. Learn how they architected a solution that would simplify scaling while keeping costs under control.
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The typical problem in product engineering is not bad strategy, so much as “no strategy”. This leads to confusion, lack of motivation, and incoherent action. The next time you look for a strategy and find an empty space, instead of waiting for it to be filled, I will show you how to fill it in yourself. If you’re wrong, it forces a correction. If you’re right, it helps create focus. I’ll share how I’ve approached this in the past, both what works and lessons for what didn’t work so well.
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2. The region
Saunders County
Mills County
Douglas County
Sarpy County
Pottawattamie County
Harrison County
Cass County
Washington County
680
80
29
80
29
80
Wahoo
Plattsmouth
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Bellevue
Valley
Blair
Papillion
La Vista
Gretna
Ralston
Carter Lake
Boys Town
Bennington
Waterloo
Springfield Glenwood
75
Logan
²0 10 20 305
Miles
Iowa
Nebraska
PROJECT GEOGRAPHYHEARTLAND 2050
3. Why a regional vision?
The metro area’s residents’ pocketbooks, jobs,•
education, and quality of life are inter-related.
Planning for the future allows the region to be more•
competitive.
2013 >> 2050•
4. MAPA
Founded in 1967, MAPA is a voluntary council of
governments serving five counties of the Omaha-Council
Bluffs Metropolitan area, and the Federally-designated
Metropolitan Planning Organization.
MAPA does:
Transportation planning•
Community and economic development•
Cross-jurisdictional studies and projects•
5. Background
Heartland 2050 has its origins in the convening of a
“development forum” by MAPA in 2005, which provided a
space for cross-jurisdiction collaboration and discussions
on matters of planning and development, beyond the
typical project-based framework.
6. Shift in Federal policy-making
In 2009, three Federal agencies created a new
“Partnership for Sustainable Communities,” an
interagency effort to achieve greater efficiencies in
Federal investment by eliminating redundancy and
contradiction in funding programs.
7. Assessment of readiness
In 2010, MAPA undertook
an assessment of readiness
to engage in a regional
visioning process. This
assessment engaged many
of the counties in the region,
as well as cities and special-
purpose districts.
It resulted in a decision to
apply for a planning grant
through HUD.
mapa
Heartland
Vision
2050
Assessment of
Regional
Readiness
Final Draft Report
August 23, 2010
8. Planning grant
MAPA submitted applications to two rounds of the
HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning
Grant program, winning $2.045 million in the FY 2011
competition.
Our application focused on the following structural
conditions:
Demographic change•
Economic restructuring•
Climate volatility and resilience•
9. A Systems Approach
We realized that
these trends and
conditions can be
better observed in
distinct thematic
areas, or forms of
capital.
mobility
shelter
water
food
education
health
economic
development
transit
Places
People
Resources
10.
11. The population is growing...
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
1,000,000
PopulationGrowth
MSA
Cass County, NE
Douglas County, NE
Sarpy County, NE
Saunders County, NE
Harrison County, IA
Mills County, IA
Pottawattamie County, IA
+ 143,147 (+ 912%)
+ 236,090 (+ 84%)
+420,536 (+95%)
+ 23,476 (+ 34%)
Washington County, NE
+ 8,880 (+ 54%)
+ 8,723 (+ 76%)
+ 3,857 (+ 23%)
+ 995 (+ 7%)
- 4,632 (- 24%)
TotalPopulation Growth
2010200019901980197019601950
12. in spite of a declining birth rate
1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
MSA
Cass County, NE
Douglas County, NE
Sarpy County, NE
Saunders County, NE
Washington County, NE
Harrison County, IA
Mills County, IA
Pottawattamie County, IA
Douglas County, NE
Sarpy County, NE
Cass County, NE
Washington County, NE
Saunders County, NE
Pottawattamie County, IA
Harrison County, IA
Mills County, IA
28.5
31.2
26.0
23.3
23.0
21.8
19.9
12.5
0.3
8.1
16.1
15.9
14.4
13.0
10.4
10.4
5.1
3.6
MSA
Crude Birth Rate
(per 1,000 persons)
13. and rate of natural growth.
2010200019901980197019601950
MSA
Cass County, NE
Douglas County, NE
Sarpy County, NE
Saunders County, NE
Washington County, NE
Harrison County, IA
Mills County, IA
Pottawattamie County, IA
Douglas County, NE
Sarpy County, NE
Cass County, NE
Washington County, NE
Saunders County, NE
Pottawattamie County, IA
Harrison County, IA
Mills County, IA
1.89
2.64
1.67
1.37
1.37
1.10
0.93
0.19
-0.84
0.02
1.15
0.88
0.74
0.31
0.16
0.26
-0.44
-0.78
MSA
Rate of Natural Increase
(%)
14. Steady future growth?
39
Appendix A1
Outlook for Population and Employment in Five-Year Intervals
Table A1.1
Total Population, All Counties, 2000 to 2050
Counties 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
Core Counties
Douglas 463,585 486,929 511,227 532,354 550,918 567,702 583,538 599,274 615,742 633,724 653,888
Sarpy 122,595 139,371 156,696 174,201 191,540 208,441 224,709 240,236 254,997 269,023 282,393
Suburban Counties
Nebraska Counties
Burt 7,791 7,455 7,240 7,207 7,320 7,550 7,885 8,331 8,897 9,586 10,396
Cass 24,334 25,734 27,733 30,037 32,600 35,385 38,381 41,601 45,060 48,764 52,712
Dodge 36,160 36,078 36,176 36,625 37,367 38,377 39,673 41,296 43,294 45,708 48,565
Otoe 15,396 15,509 15,704 16,005 16,399 16,868 17,414 18,054 18,808 19,694 20,722
Saunders 19,830 20,458 21,220 22,525 24,306 26,500 29,084 32,072 35,487 39,348 43,661
Washington 18,780 19,772 21,235 23,053 25,140 27,460 30,024 32,860 35,994 39,439 43,203
Iowa Counties
Fremont 8,010 7,759 7,541 7,474 7,546 7,734 8,028 8,429 8,943 9,573 10,317
Harrison 15,666 15,884 16,242 16,752 17,385 18,099 18,879 19,735 20,686 21,750 22,941
Mills 14,547 15,284 16,213 17,164 18,100 18,999 19,879 20,783 21,752 22,816 23,990
Pottawattamie 87,704 89,738 92,378 95,111 97,943 100,850 103,872 107,104 110,663 114,651 119,143
Core Counties Total 586,180 626,300 667,923 706,555 742,458 776,143 808,247 839,510 870,739 902,747 936,282
Suburban Counties Total 248,218 253,671 261,682 271,954 284,105 297,820 313,118 330,265 349,583 371,328 395,652
Grand Total All Counties 834,398 879,971 929,606 978,509 1,026,563 1,073,962 1,121,365 1,169,775 1,220,322 1,274,075 1,331,933
Source: Bureau of Census, U.S. Department of Commerce (historic data), and UNL Bureau of Business Research (outlook)
Population projections through 2050
Source: UNL BBR 2007
15. Challenges to human capital
Percentage of 18-24
year-olds without a HS degree
0 - 10%
10% - 15%
15% - 25%
25% - 50%
50% - 69.5%
Educational Attainment
16. Challenges to human capital
Unemployment
Unemployment Rate - workers
16 - 64
0 - 4%
4% - 8%
8% - 15%
15% - 25%
17. Challenges to human capital
Poverty
Percent of adults in poverty
0 - 5%
5% - 10%
10% - 25%
25% - 50%
50% - 85%
18. Implications
How do we increase net migration through attraction of•
talent to the region will be the key to its future growth?
How do we narrow socioeconomic disparities•
to strengthen the native human capital base and
contribute to the region’s economy and attractiveness?
19.
20. A paradigm shift approaches...
Current sewerable extent in core urbanized area
21. in howwe manage growth
Current urban growth and sewerable land
22. and use land.
Parcel-based land use in MSA
Green = ag or ag trust
Red = commercial
Dark grey = residential
Light grey = reserved
23. Challenges to natural capital
L
S
L
L
L
S
L
L
S
L
L
L
L
L
L
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
SL
U.S. Drought Monitor
S
January 29, 2013
Valid 7 a.m. EST
The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions.
Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary
for forecast statements. Released Thursday, January 31, 2013
Author: Mark Svoboda, National Drought Mitigation Center
L
S
Intensity:
D0 Abnormally Dry
D1 Drought - Moderate
D2 Drought - Severe
D3 Drought - Extreme
D4 Drought - Exceptional
http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/
Drought Impact Types:
S = Short-Term, typically <6 months
(e.g. agriculture, grasslands)
L = Long-Term, typically >6 months
(e.g. hydrology, ecology)
Delineates dominant impacts
Climate volatility
24. Challenges to natural capital
Urban encroachment on habitat, ag land
Land Cover
Open Water
Developed, Open Space
Developed, Low
Developed, Medium
Developed, High
Barren Land
Deciduous Forest
Evergreen Forest
Mixed Forest
Shrub/Scrub
Grassland/Herbaceous
Pature/Hay
Cultivated Crops
Woody Wetlands
Emergent Herbaceous Wetlands
25. Challenges to natural capital
Growth throug
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2012
Growth through annexation
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2012
Expanding urban footprint relative to population gain
26. Implications
How do we maximize use of land within sewerable•
areas to provide a stronger tax base to leverage new
water infrastructure investment in the future?
How do we minimize risks posed by climate volatility?•
27.
28. Infrastructure costs are rising...
Core urbanized area estimated costs of transportation costs
Source: MAPA LRTP 2035.
Number given in thousands
Metropolitan Area Planning Agency
Long Range Transportation Plan 2035
FIGURE 7.3
PROJECT LIST SUMMARY TABLE
Project List Summary Table 2011‐2035
Nebraska Jurisdictions Iowa Jurisdictions
Total Project Cost (YOE) Total Project Cost (YOE)
TIP
NE‐TIP‐Local $120,070
TIP
IA‐TIP‐Local $11,898
NE‐TIP‐NDOR $66,390 IA‐TIP‐NDOR $324,980
Short
Term
NE‐2015‐2020 Local $468,696
Short
Term
IA‐2015‐2020 Local $68,838
NE‐2015‐2020 NDOR $178,614 IA‐2015‐2020 IDOT $414,900
Long Term
NE‐2021‐2025 Local $398,786
Long Term
IA‐2021‐2025 Local $48,972
NE‐2021‐2025 NDOR $308,918 IA‐2021‐2025 IDOT $212,704
NE‐2026‐2030 Local $544,779 IA‐2026‐2030 Local $44,544
NE‐2026‐2030 NDOR $0 IA‐2026‐2030 IDOT $382,109
NE‐2031‐2035 Local $541,468 IA‐2031‐2035 Local $54,868
NE‐2031‐2035 NDOR $0 IA‐2031‐2035 IDOT $0
TOTAL NE‐2011‐2035 $2,627,721 TOTAL IA‐2011‐2035 $1,563,813
Total LRTP Project Cost 2011‐2035 (YOE) $4,191,534
7.8 BELTWAY
The MAPA Beltway Feasibility study concluded that a Beltway along the edges of the
metro area was part of the solution to meet future transportation needs in the MAPA
region and that future study for the project should continue. While a particular
alignment was not identified in the Study, a generalized mile-wide swath shows the
approximate area that would be considered for a future high speed, limited access
facility. This facility would provide mobility around the MAPA region as it grows in
32. Challenges to built capital
Generational shifts in housing/
community preferences
HOW BIG IS THE MARKET FOR SMART GROWTH?
ALMOST HALF OF THE ANNUAL MARKET WANTS TO WALK
3,500,000
4,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
Gen Y
Gen X
Boomers
Eisenhowers
1,000,000
1,500,000
Eisenhowers
0
500,000
Prefer Downtown Prefer City, Prefer Small Town Prefer Rural Prefer Suburb, Prefer Suburb,
RCLCO13
y,
Residential
,
Mixed Use
,
Residential Only
Source: RCLCO 2012
33. Housing Age
0 - 25%
25% - 40%
40% - 70%
70% - 85%
85% - 100%
Percent of Housing
30+ years
Challenges to built capital
The region’s housing stock is aging -
many areas over national median
34. Challenges to built capital
Growing/Shrinking Places
2000-2010
-3,833 people
-3833 - 0
0 - 500
500 - 1,500
1,500 - 2,500
2,500 - 5,000
5,000 - 10,440
35. Implications
How do we balance new growth with reinvestment in•
existing places?
How do we maximize return on investment in•
infrastructure while minimizing long-term cost
liabilities?
37. Goals
Create a vision, based in shared community values, for•
the sustainable future growth of the Omaha-Council
Bluffs metropolitan area
Develop a strategic framework for infrastructure•
investment rooted in an understanding of trade-offs
Improve data quality and access to foster more•
collaboration and evidence-based policy-making
Engage and involve all segments of the population.•
38. What this means...
The vision and strategy framework will give decision-
makers a good reading of the region’s strengths and
weaknesses, as well as the opportunities and threats
associated with various courses of action
39. What this does not mean...
This process will not create a new level of government
or usurp local control of land use. It will not make rules
or laws. Each jurisdiction will ultimately decide the
degree to which it wishes to align with the outcome of
the visioning process
40. Example: Chicago Go To 2040
1
COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL PLAN
Full Version October 2010
41. Advisory structure
H2050CONSO
RTIUM EQUITY
&
ENGAGEMENT
FOCUS GROUPS PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
EXISTING PLANS RELATED INITIATIVES
Natural Capital
Committee
Resources
Built Capital
Committee
Places
Human Capital
Committee
People
Steering
Committee
Community
Engagement
42. Key elements of the process
Values research•
Asset inventorying•
Visioning through scenario planning•
Strategic frameworks for infrastructure investment•
Indicators to track progress•
45. What we’ve beenup to so far
Grant paperwork and set-up•
Project branding and communications/outreach•
strategy
Process design•
Relationship-building•
46. Phase 1 Baseline Assessment & Forums
When: now through July 2013
Activities:
Complete asset inventory and document existing•
conditions
Roll out up to 30 community forums around the region•
Launch MindMixer web outreach•
Analyze and feed back results of community forums to•
project committees
Host a knowledge exchange summit in July 2013•
47. Phase 1 Baseline Assessment & Forums
Outcomes:
Large dataset of values research to inform scenario•
development
Better understanding of regional development issues•
and among citizens, stakeholders
Indicators to be used to measure scenario performance•
Deliverables:
Existing conditions and baseline assessment report•
48. Phase 2 Regional Vision Scenario Development
When: August 2013 through December 2013
Activities:
Scenario planning workshops held throughout the•
region
Online scenario development tool•
Outcomes:
Dataset capturing wide range of thoughts on growth•
trajectories to be used in compiling final scenarios
Better public and stakeholder understanding of trade-•
offs between policies and various growth model
49. Phase 3 Preferred Vision Scenario Identification
When: December 2013 through April 2014
Activities:
Develop a final range of scenarios drawing on outputs•
from previous phases of the project
Plan and host a regional town hall (or several town•
halls) presenting scenarios
Outcomes:
Regionally preferred vision scenario identified•
51. Phase 4 Preferred Vision Scenario Identification
When: May 2014 to December 2014
Activities:
Develop task forces around specific vision elements•
(housing, transportation, natural resources)
Outcomes:
Strategic framework and partnerships for each vision•
element in place
Deliverables:
Regional blueprint document•
53. Steering Committe’s role
The Steering Committee is the primary decision-making
body of the Heartland 2050 regional visioning effort.
Charged with formal review of all policy documents or•
deliverables that originate from the process
Empowered with the right to approve, approve•
with qualification, or reject any such documents or
deliverables.
54. Looking ahead
Meeting frequency
We anticipate bimonthly meetings of the Steering
Committee through this year
Meeting times:
We propose first Thursdays of the month (?)
The next three meetings will be dedicated to learning
about the state of the “three domains of capital” in our
region, and feature panel discussions with subject matter
experts.