The document provides an overview of the City of Rochester's population, economy, revenues, expenditures, debt, and budget challenges. Key points:
- Rochester has experienced long-term population decline and high unemployment since the decline of Eastman Kodak.
- Revenues rely heavily on volatile sales tax while expenditures are dominated by employee benefits, which are growing rapidly.
- The city has exhausted most of its constitutional tax and debt limits, limiting revenue flexibility.
- Projected budget gaps in upcoming fiscal years could exhaust available fund balances within two years absent corrective actions.
Mexican Sustainable Urban and Mobility Strategy and Climate ChangeFagner Glinski
El sábado 6 de diciembre del 2014, en el Congreso de la República del Perú, se llevó a cabo, como evento oficial de COP20, la Conferencia Internacional “Movilidad Sustentable y Cambio Climático”. Allí, la Cumbre de Ciudades Líderes en Movilidad Urbana Sustentable de América Latina – MUSAL – y la Asociación Latinoamericana de Sistemas Integrados y BRT – SIBRT – hicieron el lanzamiento de la “Declaración de Lima: Libro Blanco de la Movilidad Urbana Sustentable de América Latina”, publicación que contó con la participación y auspicio de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS/OMS).
This document discusses the development of regional planning, outlining some of the key issues that initiated its conception. It identifies societal problems like economic, social, political, administrative, physical, and cultural challenges. Early developments included the South Wales Regional Survey in 1920 and the Doncaster Regional Planning Scheme in 1922, seen as a forerunner in Britain. Over time, regional planning aimed to address problems like depressed areas and unemployment, unequal economic growth across regions, overcrowding in major cities, inefficient administration, and lack of autonomy and equality in some areas. Case studies of Britain and Wales are provided to illustrate how regional planning principles have been applied over decades to tackle diverse regional issues.
The Transition and Revitalization Commission created a report envisioning Plano's future that addressed major challenges including flattening revenues, changing demographics, being a first-tier suburb, and regional growth. The vision centered on adding density nodes at strategic locations to provide a physical structure for goals like more transportation options, community centers, and sustainable economic conditions. The report recommended identifying areas for density nodes, considering density bonuses, supporting infill, adding community spaces, accepting higher densities and mixed-use in some areas, and enhancing transportation options.
The Real and the Imagined Socially Responsible Real Estate in China - Context...STL Lab
The document discusses three case studies of socially responsible real estate development in China:
1) Liangzhu Cultural Village in Hangzhou, a new town developed by private capital with a focus on livability, cultural heritage, and community.
2) Suzhou-Singapore Industrial Park, a new city developed through government leadership with high-quality planning, functional zoning, and social services.
3) Urban renewal in Nanchang, which focuses on secondary development led by private capital and the market. The cases illustrate different approaches to socially responsible development in China.
[Urban Management Program City Paper : Rajshahi City, Bangladesh]shrdcinfo
Rajshahi is the fourth largest city in Bangladesh located in the northern region. It has a population of around 475,000 people and gained status as a City Corporation in 1987. There are several development agencies working in Rajshahi with overlapping responsibilities including the Rajshahi City Corporation, Rajshahi Development Authority, and others. The first master plan for Rajshahi was developed in 1968 by the Urban Development Directorate and the most recent plan called the Rajshahi Metropolitan Development Plan was prepared in 2004. This plan took a GIS-based, tiered approach to development. However, challenges remain around coordination between agencies, adequate infrastructure and services, and attracting more investment and development to the city.
The document provides an overview of the City of Bainbridge Island's 2016 budget. It highlights several infrastructure projects for the year including road reconstructions, trail improvements, and upgrades to parks and docks. It also summarizes the city's finances, including revenues from taxes, utilities, and fees that fund the general fund and other departments like public works, planning, and public safety. Priority Based Budgeting was implemented to align programs and services with key community goals.
Rural Municipal Governance And Financing In OntarioCBinning
Presentation To
Canada Study Tour: Models of City Management
A workshop hosted by Cities Centre and
The Institute for Municipal Finance
and Governance, University of Toronto
The document provides an overview of the City of Rochester's population, economy, revenues, expenditures, debt, and budget challenges. Key points:
- Rochester has experienced long-term population decline and high unemployment since the decline of Eastman Kodak.
- Revenues rely heavily on volatile sales tax while expenditures are dominated by employee benefits, which are growing rapidly.
- The city has exhausted most of its constitutional tax and debt limits, limiting revenue flexibility.
- Projected budget gaps in upcoming fiscal years could exhaust available fund balances within two years absent corrective actions.
Mexican Sustainable Urban and Mobility Strategy and Climate ChangeFagner Glinski
El sábado 6 de diciembre del 2014, en el Congreso de la República del Perú, se llevó a cabo, como evento oficial de COP20, la Conferencia Internacional “Movilidad Sustentable y Cambio Climático”. Allí, la Cumbre de Ciudades Líderes en Movilidad Urbana Sustentable de América Latina – MUSAL – y la Asociación Latinoamericana de Sistemas Integrados y BRT – SIBRT – hicieron el lanzamiento de la “Declaración de Lima: Libro Blanco de la Movilidad Urbana Sustentable de América Latina”, publicación que contó con la participación y auspicio de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS/OMS).
This document discusses the development of regional planning, outlining some of the key issues that initiated its conception. It identifies societal problems like economic, social, political, administrative, physical, and cultural challenges. Early developments included the South Wales Regional Survey in 1920 and the Doncaster Regional Planning Scheme in 1922, seen as a forerunner in Britain. Over time, regional planning aimed to address problems like depressed areas and unemployment, unequal economic growth across regions, overcrowding in major cities, inefficient administration, and lack of autonomy and equality in some areas. Case studies of Britain and Wales are provided to illustrate how regional planning principles have been applied over decades to tackle diverse regional issues.
The Transition and Revitalization Commission created a report envisioning Plano's future that addressed major challenges including flattening revenues, changing demographics, being a first-tier suburb, and regional growth. The vision centered on adding density nodes at strategic locations to provide a physical structure for goals like more transportation options, community centers, and sustainable economic conditions. The report recommended identifying areas for density nodes, considering density bonuses, supporting infill, adding community spaces, accepting higher densities and mixed-use in some areas, and enhancing transportation options.
The Real and the Imagined Socially Responsible Real Estate in China - Context...STL Lab
The document discusses three case studies of socially responsible real estate development in China:
1) Liangzhu Cultural Village in Hangzhou, a new town developed by private capital with a focus on livability, cultural heritage, and community.
2) Suzhou-Singapore Industrial Park, a new city developed through government leadership with high-quality planning, functional zoning, and social services.
3) Urban renewal in Nanchang, which focuses on secondary development led by private capital and the market. The cases illustrate different approaches to socially responsible development in China.
[Urban Management Program City Paper : Rajshahi City, Bangladesh]shrdcinfo
Rajshahi is the fourth largest city in Bangladesh located in the northern region. It has a population of around 475,000 people and gained status as a City Corporation in 1987. There are several development agencies working in Rajshahi with overlapping responsibilities including the Rajshahi City Corporation, Rajshahi Development Authority, and others. The first master plan for Rajshahi was developed in 1968 by the Urban Development Directorate and the most recent plan called the Rajshahi Metropolitan Development Plan was prepared in 2004. This plan took a GIS-based, tiered approach to development. However, challenges remain around coordination between agencies, adequate infrastructure and services, and attracting more investment and development to the city.
The document provides an overview of the City of Bainbridge Island's 2016 budget. It highlights several infrastructure projects for the year including road reconstructions, trail improvements, and upgrades to parks and docks. It also summarizes the city's finances, including revenues from taxes, utilities, and fees that fund the general fund and other departments like public works, planning, and public safety. Priority Based Budgeting was implemented to align programs and services with key community goals.
Rural Municipal Governance And Financing In OntarioCBinning
Presentation To
Canada Study Tour: Models of City Management
A workshop hosted by Cities Centre and
The Institute for Municipal Finance
and Governance, University of Toronto
Department of City Planning - Community Planning Resources to Manhattan Commu...Gale A. Brewer
The Department of City Planning (DCP) presented resources to Manhattan community boards to assist them in their planning efforts. DCP introduced their Community Portal website, ZoLa mapping tool, and NYC Census FactFinder, which provide data and maps to support community board needs assessments, land use reviews, and capital budget priorities. DCP also reviewed the role of community boards in New York City's capital budget process and discussed ways to improve the boards' Statements of Community District Needs.
This document provides an economic forecast and construction industry trends for the American Society of Professional Estimators annual meeting. It summarizes national construction spending trends from 2005-2013 and forecasts continued growth in 2014. It also reviews construction starts, housing permits, employment, and real estate trends in California and the Bay Area, indicating growth in residential and commercial construction through 2017. Public works construction is expected to remain slow due to funding issues but improve as transportation bills are passed.
This document is a compilation of relevant excerpts from adopted City plans that will be considered in planning for the Countryside site.
Vision 2001-2020
Peters Creek North Neighborhood Plan
Strategic Housing Plan
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenways Plan
Lick Run Greenway Phase III Feasibility Study
The DC Development Report is a summary of the major development and construction projects in the District of Columbia. The Washington, DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) began tracking development activity in 2001 with the hope of creating a comprehensive database that would answer a number of questions in regards to the construction activity in the city. The Report summarizes our entire database of projects, highlights major projects and what lies ahead for development in the District of Columbia.
This update of the DC Development Report is an overview of development activity and of the expansion occurring in DC. As a resource book, it is a compilation of nearly 14 years of data collection and research that provides an overview of an ever-changing development and construction cycle.
The WDCEP performs an annual “development census” in the month of September and receives contributions from more than 100 developers, architects, contractors and economic development organizations. This outreach results in updates to more than 350 projects. While our database of projects is constantly being updated, for the purposes of this publication all data reflects project status, design and information as of September 2014.
In 2014 the WDCEP partnered with CBRE to provide an economic overview of DC and in-depth analysis of the office, retail and residential markets. Although every attempt was made to ensure the quality of the information contained in this document, the WDCEP and CBRE makes no warranty or guarantee as to its accuracy, completeness or usefulness for any given purpose.
MassDevelopment supports economic growth across Massachusetts through programs that provide financing, real estate development services, and community development support to businesses, municipalities, and non-profits. The Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) is an integrated place-based strategy that implements catalytic revitalization activities in designated districts within Gateway Cities, utilizing funding from MassDevelopment alongside technical assistance, fellowships for capacity building, and transformative projects. The TDI aims to stimulate investment and sustainable economic development in focus areas like the Springfield Innovation District through public-private partnerships, coordinated infrastructure improvements, and the identification of catalytic development opportunities.
According to the Washington DC Economic Partnership’s 12th annual DC Development Report, there is 21.5M sq. ft. under construction, with a total estimated value of $9.5 billion. 2012 has been a record year in residential construction with 10,357 units under construction – the most since 2001.
This document summarizes demographic trends in Port Royal, Virginia and Caroline County based on data from the 2000 Census. It finds that while the population of Caroline County grew 59% from 1970 to 2000, Port Royal's population was 428 people. The average family size in Port Royal was smaller than in Caroline County overall, and income levels were lower in Port Royal, with per capita income, median family income, and median household income all below the levels for Caroline County. The document provides background for understanding growth trends to aid planning for the future of the Port Royal community.
Supporting Community Innovation: Improvement Districts and a Municipal Assess...Wagner College
This monograph was written for Wagner College's Hugh L. Carey Institute for Government Reform in April 2020 by Dan Ziebarth, a first-year Ph.D. student at George Washington University's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science, who is studying American politics and public policy. Zieberth's research interests include political parties, representation and American political development. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Dan began his undergraduate career at Wagner College before receiving his B.A. summa cum laude in political science from Hamline University. He later earned his M.A. in ethics and society from Fordham University.
Institutional changes in peri urban areas A Case of Bopal Ghuma NagarplaikaRiddhi Vakharia
Rapid urbanization creates a definitive pressure on the core urbanized area falling under the jurisdiction of some urban local government. Also there is a phenomenal increase in urban population in third world nations especially in the metropolitan areas which is due to high migration from rural areas and small towns. This pressure results into spill out areas outside the city limits which could be then classified as fringe zone area with a distinct and dynamically varying space in the overall context of the core urbanized area. During development the rural settlements are being absorbed within the urbanized areas, which can also be termed as urban villages, lying on fringe of a large cities. This urban sprawl induces the spreading of land uses of urban nature into the surrounding urban villages in the fringes drawing large population into the urban-rural interface.
Peri-urban area are the transitional area which are the passage between the rural area i.e. the village on one side and the urban core i.e. city on the other and obtains features of both these areas. Characteristics of these areas may vary from place to place in their existence and intensity on the basis of physical and cultural and economic aspects of the place. Various parameters are used to define Urban areas which are broadly classified as demographic components (i.e., increase of density and population size), economic sectoral component (i.e., a primarily non-agricultural labor force) and psychological -social- component (i.e., awareness for the meaning of Urban) as identified by (Iaquinta & Drescher, 2000).
Institutional scenario of peri-urban area is relevant as we can understand the limitation emerging development, management and planning in these areas. Peri-urban areas are often under the jurisdiction umbrella of multiple administrative institutions, having fragile relations and inadequate municipal power in service resulting into an uncertain environment and ambiguity into which institutes works for what particular area. . (Adriana , L. A. da Silva , & Corubolo, 1999). Key challenges due to poor institutional setup are lack of capacity, shortage of funds, multiplicity of authorities, revenue generation, lack of technical expertise, non-recognition and lack of planning, information gap.
Urban renewal involves the remodeling and rehabilitation of older urban areas through redevelopment, conservation, and redevelopment to address issues like inadequate housing, environmental degradation, and dilapidated infrastructure. It aims to improve living conditions and revitalize areas that have declined below standards. Common approaches include slum clearance, redevelopment, rehabilitation, housing improvement, conservation, and economic renewal projects. While originating in the US after World War 2, urban renewal is now practiced in Pakistan through local government programs that target both urban and surrounding rural settlements.
Urban Revitalization and Citizen Involvement PresentationRebecca Sullivan
Increased community involvement in neighborhood revitalization policies and programs can help current residents stay in their homes and neighborhoods. When residents are involved, they can identify their needs which helps policymakers better support residents. However, historically many residents have been excluded from the process or given false hope about being able to remain in their neighborhoods. Increased involvement of residents can help break cycles of demographic shifts and disenfranchisement that often occur during revitalization efforts.
The document discusses urban regeneration as a tool for housing delivery in Nigeria. It outlines the concepts and types of regeneration, challenges of housing delivery in Nigeria including issues with land, finance, and previous housing policies. It provides examples of urban renewal programs in Lagos, challenges they face, and examples of regeneration programs in other countries. Regeneration can help address poverty, unemployment, infrastructure issues, and improve communities when implemented as a coordinated long-term economic, social and environmental intervention.
We find urban renewal projects to be both fascinating and inspirational. They showcase amazing creativity and reviltalise neglected neighbourhoods, underused waterfronts or even entire cities. Here’s a list of 20, about half of which are just getting started.
Urban design is the process of shaping the physical setting of cities and villages. It deals with groups of buildings and the spaces between them, including streets, paths, gardens and squares. Urban design considers aesthetics and how the physical environment will be used. It requires input from multiple fields like engineering, ecology, history and transport planning. The best urban design involves interdisciplinary teams to create places that are good to live in, attractive to visit, establish community identity, reduce crime, and be socially and economically successful.
1) The document discusses an urban community commercial neighborhood project in Olaia Street precinct in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
2) Riyadh is one of the fastest growing cities in the world with a population of 4.9 million people within an area of 2435 square kilometers.
3) The specific area being analyzed is located in the Olaia neighborhood in the center of Riyadh, which has a commercial strip that is the heart of business and interface for city visitors.
The document summarizes the existing conditions of the road network, land use patterns, built environment, and public spaces in Hackney central, London. It finds that the area has busy streets with traffic congestions and unclear pedestrian links, making it difficult to get around. It also has strong local landmarks like churches that provide clarity. However, the overhead railway line obstructs views and isolates some spaces. The pedestrian links and public spaces lack signage and have unsafe crossings, while green spaces are underdeveloped and underutilized.
NEED FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN ANY URBAN RENEWAL SCHEMEANTHONY ALU
This document discusses the need for public participation in urban renewal schemes, using a case study of Onitsha, Nigeria. It notes that Onitsha has experienced many failed or abandoned urban renewal projects due to lack of consideration of local culture, traditions, and lack of participation. Effective urban renewal requires considering the economic, social, political and physical subsystems of a city, as well as engaging and communicating with the public. Mass media can help facilitate this participation and ensure community needs are addressed.
The slideshow presentation that was shown at the Toledo City Council Neighborhoods, Community Development & Health Committee Meeting on March 11 in opposition of the demolition of the former United Way Building
Alley revitalization is becoming more widely acknowledged as a viable urban redevelopment strategy in United States cities. Currently, most alleys in U.S. cities are underutilized, and they evoke a number of negative images—fearful places, waste-strewn, stinky, etc. The successful revitalization of alleys presents many benefits, such as economic development, enhanced walkability, visual enhancement, reduction of crime, etc. Revitalization of alleys leads to more productive and effective utilization of public space. In fact, cities in many countries have long utilized alleys as places where many aspects of ordinary daily life of the city take place. However, the potentials of alleys and the approaches that other cities have utilized to creatively revitalize alleys are not widely known, especially in the U.S.
This thesis presents multiple cases of alley revitalization, mainly in the U.S., Australia, and Japan. Based on analysis of these cases, types of alley revitalization are categorized, and general design ideas and strategies for achieving the desired characteristics in each type of alley are presented. The intention of this thesis is to provide a tool for decision makers who are interested in implementing alley revitalization projects.
Utilizing the knowledge gained from the review of alley revitalization cases, the author proposes alternative ideas for the revitalization of a selected downtown alley in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Evaluating Urban Renewal in India: What questions to ask of the JNNURMAnupam Saraph
What should be the basis for evaluating urban renewal in India? The Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) has been "renewing" urban India. What should be the questions to evaluate its success at renewal?
Summary of a presentation to the School of Habitat Studies,
Tata Institute of Social Sciences and Parisar at Yashada.
Department of City Planning - Community Planning Resources to Manhattan Commu...Gale A. Brewer
The Department of City Planning (DCP) presented resources to Manhattan community boards to assist them in their planning efforts. DCP introduced their Community Portal website, ZoLa mapping tool, and NYC Census FactFinder, which provide data and maps to support community board needs assessments, land use reviews, and capital budget priorities. DCP also reviewed the role of community boards in New York City's capital budget process and discussed ways to improve the boards' Statements of Community District Needs.
This document provides an economic forecast and construction industry trends for the American Society of Professional Estimators annual meeting. It summarizes national construction spending trends from 2005-2013 and forecasts continued growth in 2014. It also reviews construction starts, housing permits, employment, and real estate trends in California and the Bay Area, indicating growth in residential and commercial construction through 2017. Public works construction is expected to remain slow due to funding issues but improve as transportation bills are passed.
This document is a compilation of relevant excerpts from adopted City plans that will be considered in planning for the Countryside site.
Vision 2001-2020
Peters Creek North Neighborhood Plan
Strategic Housing Plan
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenways Plan
Lick Run Greenway Phase III Feasibility Study
The DC Development Report is a summary of the major development and construction projects in the District of Columbia. The Washington, DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) began tracking development activity in 2001 with the hope of creating a comprehensive database that would answer a number of questions in regards to the construction activity in the city. The Report summarizes our entire database of projects, highlights major projects and what lies ahead for development in the District of Columbia.
This update of the DC Development Report is an overview of development activity and of the expansion occurring in DC. As a resource book, it is a compilation of nearly 14 years of data collection and research that provides an overview of an ever-changing development and construction cycle.
The WDCEP performs an annual “development census” in the month of September and receives contributions from more than 100 developers, architects, contractors and economic development organizations. This outreach results in updates to more than 350 projects. While our database of projects is constantly being updated, for the purposes of this publication all data reflects project status, design and information as of September 2014.
In 2014 the WDCEP partnered with CBRE to provide an economic overview of DC and in-depth analysis of the office, retail and residential markets. Although every attempt was made to ensure the quality of the information contained in this document, the WDCEP and CBRE makes no warranty or guarantee as to its accuracy, completeness or usefulness for any given purpose.
MassDevelopment supports economic growth across Massachusetts through programs that provide financing, real estate development services, and community development support to businesses, municipalities, and non-profits. The Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) is an integrated place-based strategy that implements catalytic revitalization activities in designated districts within Gateway Cities, utilizing funding from MassDevelopment alongside technical assistance, fellowships for capacity building, and transformative projects. The TDI aims to stimulate investment and sustainable economic development in focus areas like the Springfield Innovation District through public-private partnerships, coordinated infrastructure improvements, and the identification of catalytic development opportunities.
According to the Washington DC Economic Partnership’s 12th annual DC Development Report, there is 21.5M sq. ft. under construction, with a total estimated value of $9.5 billion. 2012 has been a record year in residential construction with 10,357 units under construction – the most since 2001.
This document summarizes demographic trends in Port Royal, Virginia and Caroline County based on data from the 2000 Census. It finds that while the population of Caroline County grew 59% from 1970 to 2000, Port Royal's population was 428 people. The average family size in Port Royal was smaller than in Caroline County overall, and income levels were lower in Port Royal, with per capita income, median family income, and median household income all below the levels for Caroline County. The document provides background for understanding growth trends to aid planning for the future of the Port Royal community.
Supporting Community Innovation: Improvement Districts and a Municipal Assess...Wagner College
This monograph was written for Wagner College's Hugh L. Carey Institute for Government Reform in April 2020 by Dan Ziebarth, a first-year Ph.D. student at George Washington University's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science, who is studying American politics and public policy. Zieberth's research interests include political parties, representation and American political development. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Dan began his undergraduate career at Wagner College before receiving his B.A. summa cum laude in political science from Hamline University. He later earned his M.A. in ethics and society from Fordham University.
Institutional changes in peri urban areas A Case of Bopal Ghuma NagarplaikaRiddhi Vakharia
Rapid urbanization creates a definitive pressure on the core urbanized area falling under the jurisdiction of some urban local government. Also there is a phenomenal increase in urban population in third world nations especially in the metropolitan areas which is due to high migration from rural areas and small towns. This pressure results into spill out areas outside the city limits which could be then classified as fringe zone area with a distinct and dynamically varying space in the overall context of the core urbanized area. During development the rural settlements are being absorbed within the urbanized areas, which can also be termed as urban villages, lying on fringe of a large cities. This urban sprawl induces the spreading of land uses of urban nature into the surrounding urban villages in the fringes drawing large population into the urban-rural interface.
Peri-urban area are the transitional area which are the passage between the rural area i.e. the village on one side and the urban core i.e. city on the other and obtains features of both these areas. Characteristics of these areas may vary from place to place in their existence and intensity on the basis of physical and cultural and economic aspects of the place. Various parameters are used to define Urban areas which are broadly classified as demographic components (i.e., increase of density and population size), economic sectoral component (i.e., a primarily non-agricultural labor force) and psychological -social- component (i.e., awareness for the meaning of Urban) as identified by (Iaquinta & Drescher, 2000).
Institutional scenario of peri-urban area is relevant as we can understand the limitation emerging development, management and planning in these areas. Peri-urban areas are often under the jurisdiction umbrella of multiple administrative institutions, having fragile relations and inadequate municipal power in service resulting into an uncertain environment and ambiguity into which institutes works for what particular area. . (Adriana , L. A. da Silva , & Corubolo, 1999). Key challenges due to poor institutional setup are lack of capacity, shortage of funds, multiplicity of authorities, revenue generation, lack of technical expertise, non-recognition and lack of planning, information gap.
Urban renewal involves the remodeling and rehabilitation of older urban areas through redevelopment, conservation, and redevelopment to address issues like inadequate housing, environmental degradation, and dilapidated infrastructure. It aims to improve living conditions and revitalize areas that have declined below standards. Common approaches include slum clearance, redevelopment, rehabilitation, housing improvement, conservation, and economic renewal projects. While originating in the US after World War 2, urban renewal is now practiced in Pakistan through local government programs that target both urban and surrounding rural settlements.
Urban Revitalization and Citizen Involvement PresentationRebecca Sullivan
Increased community involvement in neighborhood revitalization policies and programs can help current residents stay in their homes and neighborhoods. When residents are involved, they can identify their needs which helps policymakers better support residents. However, historically many residents have been excluded from the process or given false hope about being able to remain in their neighborhoods. Increased involvement of residents can help break cycles of demographic shifts and disenfranchisement that often occur during revitalization efforts.
The document discusses urban regeneration as a tool for housing delivery in Nigeria. It outlines the concepts and types of regeneration, challenges of housing delivery in Nigeria including issues with land, finance, and previous housing policies. It provides examples of urban renewal programs in Lagos, challenges they face, and examples of regeneration programs in other countries. Regeneration can help address poverty, unemployment, infrastructure issues, and improve communities when implemented as a coordinated long-term economic, social and environmental intervention.
We find urban renewal projects to be both fascinating and inspirational. They showcase amazing creativity and reviltalise neglected neighbourhoods, underused waterfronts or even entire cities. Here’s a list of 20, about half of which are just getting started.
Urban design is the process of shaping the physical setting of cities and villages. It deals with groups of buildings and the spaces between them, including streets, paths, gardens and squares. Urban design considers aesthetics and how the physical environment will be used. It requires input from multiple fields like engineering, ecology, history and transport planning. The best urban design involves interdisciplinary teams to create places that are good to live in, attractive to visit, establish community identity, reduce crime, and be socially and economically successful.
1) The document discusses an urban community commercial neighborhood project in Olaia Street precinct in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
2) Riyadh is one of the fastest growing cities in the world with a population of 4.9 million people within an area of 2435 square kilometers.
3) The specific area being analyzed is located in the Olaia neighborhood in the center of Riyadh, which has a commercial strip that is the heart of business and interface for city visitors.
The document summarizes the existing conditions of the road network, land use patterns, built environment, and public spaces in Hackney central, London. It finds that the area has busy streets with traffic congestions and unclear pedestrian links, making it difficult to get around. It also has strong local landmarks like churches that provide clarity. However, the overhead railway line obstructs views and isolates some spaces. The pedestrian links and public spaces lack signage and have unsafe crossings, while green spaces are underdeveloped and underutilized.
NEED FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN ANY URBAN RENEWAL SCHEMEANTHONY ALU
This document discusses the need for public participation in urban renewal schemes, using a case study of Onitsha, Nigeria. It notes that Onitsha has experienced many failed or abandoned urban renewal projects due to lack of consideration of local culture, traditions, and lack of participation. Effective urban renewal requires considering the economic, social, political and physical subsystems of a city, as well as engaging and communicating with the public. Mass media can help facilitate this participation and ensure community needs are addressed.
The slideshow presentation that was shown at the Toledo City Council Neighborhoods, Community Development & Health Committee Meeting on March 11 in opposition of the demolition of the former United Way Building
Alley revitalization is becoming more widely acknowledged as a viable urban redevelopment strategy in United States cities. Currently, most alleys in U.S. cities are underutilized, and they evoke a number of negative images—fearful places, waste-strewn, stinky, etc. The successful revitalization of alleys presents many benefits, such as economic development, enhanced walkability, visual enhancement, reduction of crime, etc. Revitalization of alleys leads to more productive and effective utilization of public space. In fact, cities in many countries have long utilized alleys as places where many aspects of ordinary daily life of the city take place. However, the potentials of alleys and the approaches that other cities have utilized to creatively revitalize alleys are not widely known, especially in the U.S.
This thesis presents multiple cases of alley revitalization, mainly in the U.S., Australia, and Japan. Based on analysis of these cases, types of alley revitalization are categorized, and general design ideas and strategies for achieving the desired characteristics in each type of alley are presented. The intention of this thesis is to provide a tool for decision makers who are interested in implementing alley revitalization projects.
Utilizing the knowledge gained from the review of alley revitalization cases, the author proposes alternative ideas for the revitalization of a selected downtown alley in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Evaluating Urban Renewal in India: What questions to ask of the JNNURMAnupam Saraph
What should be the basis for evaluating urban renewal in India? The Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) has been "renewing" urban India. What should be the questions to evaluate its success at renewal?
Summary of a presentation to the School of Habitat Studies,
Tata Institute of Social Sciences and Parisar at Yashada.
The document discusses examples of urban planning projects in Curitiba, Brazil, Martin Place in Sydney, Australia, and Cheonggyecheon Stream in Seoul, South Korea before and after redevelopment. It notes that Cheonggyecheon Stream was once heavily polluted and traffic-clogged but was transformed by removing an elevated highway, restoring the stream, adding pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and creating new public green spaces. Criteria for great streets are also listed, emphasizing accessibility, safety, participation, memorability, and representation of community identity.
The document summarizes several urban planning concepts from the 20th century, including the Garden City Concept, Neighborhood Unit Concept, and Sector Theory. The Garden City Concept proposed limiting city populations and incorporating green spaces. The Neighborhood Unit Concept centered schools and included parks, shops, and distinct internal/perimeter streets. Sector Theory described how distinct land use sectors near the city center would perpetuate as the city expanded in wedge-like fashion along major routes.
This document discusses the key elements of urban design: buildings, public spaces, streets, transport, and landscape. It provides examples for each element. Buildings shape urban spaces and give a sense of place. Public spaces are living rooms of the city where people gather. Streets connect spaces and are defined by their dimensions, scale, and surrounding buildings. Transport networks enable movement throughout cities. Landscape includes green spaces like parks and trees that provide contrast. Together these elements are woven into the overall urban design structure.
This document provides information about a presentation on urban revitalization of the Majengo-Pumwani slum in Nairobi, Kenya. It gives contextual background that the slum was established in the 1920s and currently covers an area of 17 hectares. An inventory analysis identifies challenges like poor sanitation and lack of public spaces, and opportunities to address these like providing waste management areas and enhancing communal spaces. Sustainable and low-cost solutions presented include using bamboo and corrugated iron for market stalls, a greywater treatment system, and hollow concrete slabs requiring no beams.
This document reviews transportation and infrastructure improvements as a strategy for urban revitalization. It discusses how transportation projects are implemented in public spaces and often precede private redevelopment. Case studies of projects in Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale show how improvements to walkability, transit access, and aesthetics can spur redevelopment. Success is measured through metrics like increased density, mobility, and livability. Transportation investments can effectively encourage economic development when planned and executed as part of a comprehensive revitalization strategy.
Economic Evaluation of Urban RegenerationVIVA_EAST
Economic evaluation of the urban regeneration process; estimation of the historical and architectural heritage enhancement
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Creating a Vibrant Future for Michigan\'s Cities: Why Urban Revitalization Matters
1. Urban Revitalization:
Rationale and Status
Wolverine Caucus
February 12, 2010
June Manning Thomas, Ph.D., FAICP
Centennial Professor
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
The University of Michigan
4. The Importance of Cities
• Cities are essential for economic
functions in the global “new
economy,” because of
• The nature of advanced services,
• Both social and economic
agglomeration, and
• Resulting attraction of key
populations and economic activities. Vancouver, B.C.
• They are also an effective way to
safeguard public investment in
infrastructure, and help ensure
• Both social equity and
environmental sustainability.
5. Implications of City
Underdevelopment
• Inability to attract recent immigrants, a key
factor in economic development.
7. Implications of City
Underdevelopment
• Inability to attract recent immigrants, a key
factor in economic development.
• Constantly increasing development of urban
land and cost of infrastructure improvement
on the fringes.
8. Population Static but Land Use
Increases, S.E. Michigan
1990 2000 % Change
Undeveloped 2,018,784 1,855,150 ‐8.1
Land
Developed 926,486 1,090,120 17.7
Land
% Developed 31.5 37.0 17.7
Population 4,590,468 4,833,493 5.2
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), “Land Use in Southeast
MI: Regional Summary,” April 2004
9. Metro Detroit, 1965‐2020
SEMCOG, 1995
Source: Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, “Land Use and Land
Development in Southeast Michigan,” March 1999
10. Metro Detroit, 1990‐2030
SEMCOG 2000
Source: SEMCOG, at http://www.semcog.org/data.aspx?id=4614&terms=Developed+Land+1990+2030. Accessed Feb ‘10
11. Selected City Population Decline, MI
Cities vs. Their Counties 2000‐2005
Ann Arbor
Detroit
Kalamazoo
Muskegon
Source: Michigan Higher Education Land Policy Consortium (MIHELP), “State of Michigan
Cities: An Index of Urban Prosperity,” February 2007.
12. Implications of City
Underdevelopment
• Inability to attract recent immigrants, a key
factor in economic development.
• Constantly increasing development of urban
land and cost of infrastructure improvement
on the fringes.
• Fiscal crisis. Example: Roads.
15. Implications of City
Underdevelopment
• Inability to attract recent immigrants, a key
factor in economic development.
• Constantly increasing development of urban
land and cost of infrastructure improvement
on the fringes.
• Fiscal crisis. Example: Roads. Another ex.:
fiscal crisis for diverse municipalities.
16. Detroit metro tax base vs. change in
tax base
Myron Orfield and Thomas Luce, “Michigan Metropatterns: A Regional Agenda,” 2003.
http://www.ameregis.com/maps/region_maps/michigan_1c.pdf
17. Implications of City
Underdevelopment
• Inability to attract recent immigrants, a key factor
in economic development.
• Constantly increasing development of urban land
and cost of infrastructure improvement on the
fringes.
• Fiscal crisis. Example: Roads. Another ex.: fiscal
crisis for diverse municipalities.
• Hindrances in ability to attract “new economy,”
increase employment.
• Debilitating inequities, abandonment, decay.
20. Some Key Theories about the Best
State Actions
• The Orfield Approach
• The Vey and Brookings Institute Approach
• The Creative Cities Approach
• The Land Use Approach
21. Key Theories about Best State Actions:
Strengths, Shortcomings
• The Orfield/ Vey Approach—tax reform,
regional land use planning, metropolitan
partnerships, and (Vey, Brookings) major
central‐city and human investment initiatives
• The Creative‐class Cities Approach—attract
creative class, young people, creative activities
• The Land Use Approach—improve land use, in
particular via urban containment or “smart
growth”
22. 2003 Michigan Land Use Leadership
Council
Looked at four major areas; specific
recommendations for change:
– Urban revitalization
– Land resource‐based industries
– Planning and development legislation
– Infrastructure and community services
23. Summary of 2003 MLULC Recommendations for
Urban Revitalization “Fully addressed”
ORIGINAL MLULC RECOMMENDATIONS Implementation
•Site additional public offices in already‐ Yes
urbanized areas
•Establish a technical assistance capacity in Yes, CAT
state government for urban revitalization
(community assistance)
•Reuse of brownfields P.A. 252, 253, ‘03
•Land Bank Fast Track Authority P.A. 258‐263, ’03
•Promote reuse of historic buildings P.A.s 2008
•Urban blight legislation P.A. 316‐21, ’03
24. Summary of 2003 MLULC Recommendations for
Urban Revitalization “Fully addressed”
ORIGINAL MLULC RECOMMENDATIONS Implementation
•Site additional public offices in already‐urbanized areas Yes
•Establish a technical assistance capacity in state govt for urban Yes, CAT
revitalization (community assistance)
•Reuse of brownfields P.A. 252, 253, ‘03
•Land Bank Fast Track Authority P.A. 258‐263, ‘03
•Promote reuse of historic buildings P.A.s 2008
•Urban blight legislation P.A. 316‐21, ’03
•Housing and Community Development Trust Fund .
•Michigan IDA for home ownership .
•Safe Routes to School .
•Cool Cities and related actions
•Neighborhood Enterprise Zone amended
Source: Kellogg “People and Land” tally, MLULC web page,
Updated March 3, 2009; accessed Feb. 2010
http://www.peopleandland.org/MLULC_Recommendations/index.cfm
25. MLULC Land Use Recommendations
Overall (Four Categories)
RECOMMENDATIONS NUMBER
ADDRESSED BY MARCH 2009
FULLY 22
PARTIALLY 39
IN PROGRESS 3
NOT ADDRESSED 149
Source: Kellogg Foundation “People and Land” tally, MLULC web page, updated March
2009, accessed February 2010.
http://www.peopleandland.org/MLULC_Recommendations/index.cfm
26. Key Theories about Best State Actions:
Michigan’s Record Reviewed
• The Orfield/ Vey Approach—tax reform, regional land use
planning, metropolitan partnerships, and major central‐city
and human investment initiatives
• The Creative‐class Cities Approach—attract creative class,
young people, creative activities
• The Land Use Approach—improve land use, in particular via
urban containment or “smart growth”
More detail: June M. Thomas, “Michigan’s Urban Policies in
an Era of Land Use Reform and Creative‐class Cities,” in
Richard Jelier and Gary Sands, editors, Sustaining Michigan:
Metropolitan Policies and Strategies (East Lansing:
Michigan State University Press, 2009), pp. 261‐80.
27. Conclusions
• Cities are important in
the new global
economy
• Many of Michigan’s
cities are suffering
• Actions thus far are not
addressing the problem
sufficiently