The document summarizes the phase one report of College Station's Economic Development Master Plan presented to the City Council on July 26, 2012. Phase one included an analysis of existing economic and demographic trends, sector overviews, and research including data, interviews and a business survey. Key findings included opportunities like TAMU graduates and challenges such as limited commercial air service. Next phases will evaluate opportunities/constraints, define goals and implementation strategies.
The document discusses the potential link between career guidance, human resources development, migration, labor market efficiency, training quality, and democracy. It argues that career guidance can help address challenges related to migration between Europe and MENA countries by improving education and skills matching labor demands. Effective career guidance systems also support public policy goals in education, employment, and social cohesion. While challenges remain in implementing career guidance programs in MENA, governments and support organizations could help by developing long-term strategies and providing technical assistance.
This document discusses the need to reform Uzbekistan's social protection model to align with its future economic and social transformations through 2030. The current model effectively addressed challenges during transition but now replicates aspects of the existing system that need reform. Specifically, the labor market, social assistance, and education systems do not fully support the goals of increasing skilled employment, economic growth from industry/services, and an innovative workforce. Unless reforms are made, sustainability issues will arise for social programs due to constraints on fiscal resources and pension funding. Transforming the economy and ensuring a larger formal sector are keys to enabling necessary changes to social protection.
Trends Shaping Perth: Boom, Busts and BudgetsAmy Williams
Brian Haratsis, Executive Chairman - MacroPlan Dimasi, explores the impacts of the Federal budget on Western Australia and outlines what new opportunities are presented from the emergence of ‘mega’ trends.
Mobile driving Internet to the masses - Mobile Internet World 2012Rob Van Den Dam
The document discusses how mobile technology is driving internet access globally. It notes that mobile subscriptions have grown tremendously over the past decade, especially in developing markets, and mobile is now the primary means of internet access in many Asian countries including China. The rise of smartphones and tablets has further fueled the growth of mobile internet use and applications. China in particular has seen rapid adoption of 3G and smartphones.
The document is a manifesto from the NSDP political party focusing on local issues in Cambridge, England. The manifesto outlines policies to [1] strengthen local communities through neighborhood meetings and community projects, [2] improve local transport by expanding rail connections and promoting cycling, and [3] support local public services by increasing neighborhood patrols and adding school psychologists. It also details plans to help local young people, gather community feedback, assist older residents, promote non-discrimination and human rights, enhance education, and foster environmental sustainability. The overall goals are to develop thriving societies, communities, and the natural world through progressive and green policies.
The document discusses the potential link between career guidance, human resources development, migration, labor market efficiency, training quality, and democracy. It argues that career guidance can help address challenges related to migration between Europe and MENA countries by improving education and skills matching labor demands. Effective career guidance systems also support public policy goals in education, employment, and social cohesion. While challenges remain in implementing career guidance programs in MENA, governments and support organizations could help by developing long-term strategies and providing technical assistance.
This document discusses the need to reform Uzbekistan's social protection model to align with its future economic and social transformations through 2030. The current model effectively addressed challenges during transition but now replicates aspects of the existing system that need reform. Specifically, the labor market, social assistance, and education systems do not fully support the goals of increasing skilled employment, economic growth from industry/services, and an innovative workforce. Unless reforms are made, sustainability issues will arise for social programs due to constraints on fiscal resources and pension funding. Transforming the economy and ensuring a larger formal sector are keys to enabling necessary changes to social protection.
Trends Shaping Perth: Boom, Busts and BudgetsAmy Williams
Brian Haratsis, Executive Chairman - MacroPlan Dimasi, explores the impacts of the Federal budget on Western Australia and outlines what new opportunities are presented from the emergence of ‘mega’ trends.
Mobile driving Internet to the masses - Mobile Internet World 2012Rob Van Den Dam
The document discusses how mobile technology is driving internet access globally. It notes that mobile subscriptions have grown tremendously over the past decade, especially in developing markets, and mobile is now the primary means of internet access in many Asian countries including China. The rise of smartphones and tablets has further fueled the growth of mobile internet use and applications. China in particular has seen rapid adoption of 3G and smartphones.
The document is a manifesto from the NSDP political party focusing on local issues in Cambridge, England. The manifesto outlines policies to [1] strengthen local communities through neighborhood meetings and community projects, [2] improve local transport by expanding rail connections and promoting cycling, and [3] support local public services by increasing neighborhood patrols and adding school psychologists. It also details plans to help local young people, gather community feedback, assist older residents, promote non-discrimination and human rights, enhance education, and foster environmental sustainability. The overall goals are to develop thriving societies, communities, and the natural world through progressive and green policies.
The document provides a master development plan for Sibale Island. It outlines visions, missions, and plans for management and organization of the municipal government. Key areas of focus include utilities, infrastructure, environment, tourism, education, and health services. The plan proposes organizing departments and hiring a municipal manager to assist the mayor in implementing approved projects. It also recommends holding regular town meetings, training employees in ethics, and utilizing retired volunteers and eminent domain when needed for community development.
The City Council workshop discussed the draft of the third phase of the College Station Comprehensive Plan regarding economic development. The draft report analyzed the city's economy and demographics, conducted seven market analyses, gathered public input through surveys and interviews, and identified goals to sustain quality of life, support Texas A&M University, and stimulate key industries like biotechnology, health and wellness, and sports and entertainment. The report will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission in July and August for review and approval.
The document provides a summary of a meeting to discuss the Piedmont Unified School District's master planning process. Key discussion points included:
- Concerns about the lack of clear entry points and welcoming spaces at school sites.
- Need for more shade, seating, and gathering spaces for students in quad areas.
- Existing classrooms are too small, lack technology, and have comfort issues. There is also a need for more classroom, lab, and program space.
- The theater is too small and lacks separate classroom space. Other performance and teaching spaces are desired.
- Outdoor areas like fields and gyms have accessibility and facility issues that should be addressed.
- The administration and library need technology
The document outlines a gas development master plan project for Indonesia. The project aims to develop a sustainable gas development strategy to increase domestic gas supply and market growth. Key objectives include gas demand-supply projections, policy recommendations, and identifying optimal infrastructure investments. The consulting team will conduct a benchmarking study, dynamic modeling, and consensus building workshops. Key challenges include low domestic gas prioritization, underdeveloped infrastructure, and an unfavorable business environment. The presentation seeks input on priorities and issues from the steering committee.
The document discusses key aspects of establishing an effective Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Management System for petroleum and allied industries. It outlines important features such as having an HSE policy, organizing the HSE structure, defining safety responsibilities through custodianship, developing plans and procedures, implementing basic safety rules and training programs, and establishing systems for permitting work and investigating accidents. The document provides detailed guidelines on the content and implementation of these various components to ensure the HSE Management System functions efficiently and effectively.
Here are the key learnings I've gained from developing a Field Implementation Plan using the QMS format:
1. It's important to clearly identify the outputs or targets that need to be accomplished within a specific timeframe. The outputs should be measurable and specific.
2. Standards must be set for each output to ensure quality. Standards should address both the content and process to achieve the output. This helps ensure consistency and a minimum level of acceptability.
3. Means of verification need to be established to objectively show that the standards and outputs have been met. MOVs provide evidence that the plan was properly implemented and the intended results were achieved.
4. Using a quality management approach brings structure and rigor to planning.
The document summarizes the development plan for the Aqua field. It describes the field geology through seismic data, well correlations and core analysis, indicating a shallow marine environment with some faulting. Reservoir properties including porosity, permeability and fluid contacts vary within the field. The development plan involves 10 production wells, 6 injection wells tied back to existing pipelines with a projected recovery factor of 47.8% and NPV of $7.7 billion.
Building the Integrated Master Plan (and its Integrated Master Schedule) is a critical success factor in any project domain. It describes the increasing maturity of all deliverables in units of measure meaningful to the decision makers.
The IMP contains the Measures of Effectiveness and Measures of Performance. The IMS contains the Technical Performance Measures (as exit criteria for the Work Packages).
Risk and estimates are applied at all levels of the IMP and IMS, then definitized in the Performance Measurement Baseline on contract
A Field Manual for the Preparation of a Participatory Community Development P...copppldsecretariat
This manual on community-based participatory approach is a training guide for a range of users and potential stakeholders: community members, extension staff, researchers, local and central administrators, NGO staff, policy makers, private institutions/associations, donors and others. The manual is easy to follow, with clear definitions of terminology, and is well structured to show the different steps of the community-based participatory approach. The main steps involved in elaborating the participatory community development plan are presented as a sequence of steps, with all necessary details for the various users and stakeholders.
The manual is the outcome of many years of experience involving many stakeholders in different countries and settings. We are indebted to all our partners for their highly-valued contributions.
[ Originally posted on http://www.cop-ppld.net/cop_knowledge_base ]
This document provides information on HSE (health, safety, and environmental) management systems based on OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 14001:2004 standards. It discusses key elements such as developing an HSE policy, identifying hazards and risks, determining legal and other HSE requirements, setting objectives and targets, monitoring performance, conducting management reviews, and continually improving the system. The purpose is to implement an effective HSE management system to ensure conformity with policies and legal requirements and improve HSE performance over time.
China Education Statistics for international educatorsEIC Group China
This document provides key education statistics for China, including participation rates in secondary and higher education that have grown substantially from 1990 to 2010. It also shares statistics on the increasing number of Chinese students studying abroad and applying to graduate programs, with significant unmet demand remaining. While higher education capacity has expanded rapidly, growth is slowing as school age cohorts decline in size.
This document provides key education statistics for China, intended to help international educators understand the Chinese education market. It notes that from 2000-2010, China saw extraordinary growth in higher education participation, with the number of students growing from 9.3 million to over 33 million. However, with declining school age cohorts, only modest further increases in higher education capacity will be needed to accommodate students through 2020. While the number of students studying abroad continues to rise, domestic options are expanding as well. The report aims to help international partners position themselves successfully amid these changing dynamics in China.
The UCAS planning forum discussed how UCAS can help higher education planners through data analysis and reporting. UCAS provides national trend analysis, institution-specific data on applications and admissions, and products like Marketscan and Catchment to analyze markets. Future directions may include forecasting student numbers for access agreements, intra-cycle acceptance projections, and institutional demand forecasts to aid strategic planning. Attendees were encouraged to provide feedback on UCAS' current and potential future support.
Creating a ‘demand-driven’ system: An analysis of the early effects of Austra...EduSkills OECD
The document summarizes Australia's policy changes aimed at expanding higher education participation and attainment. The key points are:
1) The policy targets 40% attainment for 25-34 year olds by 2025 and 20% access for low socioeconomic students by 2020 through unlimited government funded places and a national quality assurance system.
2) This is intended to expand the supply of graduates and have universities compete based on quality and provision to attract students.
3) An analysis of initial effects found undergraduate places and low SES enrolment increased significantly between 2007-2012, with the fastest growth in sciences, health, engineering and creative arts. Larger universities and those in inner urban areas saw the most growth
Hiring in St. Louis continues to outpace the U.S. as non-farm payrolls grew by 2.6 percent from the previous year. Find out more in our November Employment Update
World Business Chicago is a non-profit organization that works to promote economic growth in the Chicago region through business development, research, marketing and leadership initiatives. It is led by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Vice Chairman Michael Sacks and has implemented strategies to make Chicago a hub for advanced manufacturing, business services, transportation and tourism. Some impacts of its Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs include announcing nearly 25,000 new jobs, streamlining business licensing, launching college to career programs, and investing $7 billion in infrastructure.
This document summarizes a briefing on Orange County development. It was presented by multiple sponsors and discussed the residential real estate market, commercial real estate trends, Orange County planning, economic development, Main Street properties, and the Carolina North research campus project at UNC-Chapel Hill. Key points included recovery in the housing market in 2012, trends in different commercial real estate sectors, balancing growth and rural preservation in Orange County, and the planned phased development of Carolina North over 20 years.
The document provides analysis and statistics on JAMB applicants for 2012. Some key points:
- Total applicants were 1,503,889, seeking about 500,000 admission spaces. The fate of the remaining 70% is unclear.
- Federal institutions will admit 68.56% of candidates, state 29.87%, and private 1.57%, despite private institutions outnumbering federal and state.
- Top courses applied to were social sciences, administration, medical, engineering and science. Top institutions mirrored this trend.
- Only 10% of applicants to top institutions like UNILAG are offered admission, highlighting the competitiveness of admission.
Regions Charting New Directions: Metropolitan Business PlanningRWVentures
The document discusses a presentation on metropolitan business planning for the Milwaukee 7 regional economic development collaboration. It provides an overview of the drivers of the modern economy, including the importance of knowledge assets, human capital, and technology. It then analyzes key factors for metropolitan economic growth, including industry clusters, workforce skills, innovation capacity, and business dynamics in the Milwaukee region. Specific areas for further examination are identified, such as defining regional industry clusters, skills mismatches, barriers to business startups, and strengthening the commercialization of university research.
The document is a chart and table showing the annual fundable contact hours for academic, technical, and continuing education programs at Houston Community College from fiscal year 2006-07 to 2011-12. It shows that total fundable contact hours increased over the years, rising to a peak of over 25 million in 2010-11 before declining slightly in 2011-12. Academic programs consistently had the highest number of contact hours each year.
The St. Louis labor market continues to be very healthy. Non-farm payrolls in St. Louis rose 3.1 percent year-over-year, the most in 15 years. This led to the unemployment rate to fall below 4.0 percent for the first time since 2000.
The document provides a master development plan for Sibale Island. It outlines visions, missions, and plans for management and organization of the municipal government. Key areas of focus include utilities, infrastructure, environment, tourism, education, and health services. The plan proposes organizing departments and hiring a municipal manager to assist the mayor in implementing approved projects. It also recommends holding regular town meetings, training employees in ethics, and utilizing retired volunteers and eminent domain when needed for community development.
The City Council workshop discussed the draft of the third phase of the College Station Comprehensive Plan regarding economic development. The draft report analyzed the city's economy and demographics, conducted seven market analyses, gathered public input through surveys and interviews, and identified goals to sustain quality of life, support Texas A&M University, and stimulate key industries like biotechnology, health and wellness, and sports and entertainment. The report will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission in July and August for review and approval.
The document provides a summary of a meeting to discuss the Piedmont Unified School District's master planning process. Key discussion points included:
- Concerns about the lack of clear entry points and welcoming spaces at school sites.
- Need for more shade, seating, and gathering spaces for students in quad areas.
- Existing classrooms are too small, lack technology, and have comfort issues. There is also a need for more classroom, lab, and program space.
- The theater is too small and lacks separate classroom space. Other performance and teaching spaces are desired.
- Outdoor areas like fields and gyms have accessibility and facility issues that should be addressed.
- The administration and library need technology
The document outlines a gas development master plan project for Indonesia. The project aims to develop a sustainable gas development strategy to increase domestic gas supply and market growth. Key objectives include gas demand-supply projections, policy recommendations, and identifying optimal infrastructure investments. The consulting team will conduct a benchmarking study, dynamic modeling, and consensus building workshops. Key challenges include low domestic gas prioritization, underdeveloped infrastructure, and an unfavorable business environment. The presentation seeks input on priorities and issues from the steering committee.
The document discusses key aspects of establishing an effective Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Management System for petroleum and allied industries. It outlines important features such as having an HSE policy, organizing the HSE structure, defining safety responsibilities through custodianship, developing plans and procedures, implementing basic safety rules and training programs, and establishing systems for permitting work and investigating accidents. The document provides detailed guidelines on the content and implementation of these various components to ensure the HSE Management System functions efficiently and effectively.
Here are the key learnings I've gained from developing a Field Implementation Plan using the QMS format:
1. It's important to clearly identify the outputs or targets that need to be accomplished within a specific timeframe. The outputs should be measurable and specific.
2. Standards must be set for each output to ensure quality. Standards should address both the content and process to achieve the output. This helps ensure consistency and a minimum level of acceptability.
3. Means of verification need to be established to objectively show that the standards and outputs have been met. MOVs provide evidence that the plan was properly implemented and the intended results were achieved.
4. Using a quality management approach brings structure and rigor to planning.
The document summarizes the development plan for the Aqua field. It describes the field geology through seismic data, well correlations and core analysis, indicating a shallow marine environment with some faulting. Reservoir properties including porosity, permeability and fluid contacts vary within the field. The development plan involves 10 production wells, 6 injection wells tied back to existing pipelines with a projected recovery factor of 47.8% and NPV of $7.7 billion.
Building the Integrated Master Plan (and its Integrated Master Schedule) is a critical success factor in any project domain. It describes the increasing maturity of all deliverables in units of measure meaningful to the decision makers.
The IMP contains the Measures of Effectiveness and Measures of Performance. The IMS contains the Technical Performance Measures (as exit criteria for the Work Packages).
Risk and estimates are applied at all levels of the IMP and IMS, then definitized in the Performance Measurement Baseline on contract
A Field Manual for the Preparation of a Participatory Community Development P...copppldsecretariat
This manual on community-based participatory approach is a training guide for a range of users and potential stakeholders: community members, extension staff, researchers, local and central administrators, NGO staff, policy makers, private institutions/associations, donors and others. The manual is easy to follow, with clear definitions of terminology, and is well structured to show the different steps of the community-based participatory approach. The main steps involved in elaborating the participatory community development plan are presented as a sequence of steps, with all necessary details for the various users and stakeholders.
The manual is the outcome of many years of experience involving many stakeholders in different countries and settings. We are indebted to all our partners for their highly-valued contributions.
[ Originally posted on http://www.cop-ppld.net/cop_knowledge_base ]
This document provides information on HSE (health, safety, and environmental) management systems based on OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 14001:2004 standards. It discusses key elements such as developing an HSE policy, identifying hazards and risks, determining legal and other HSE requirements, setting objectives and targets, monitoring performance, conducting management reviews, and continually improving the system. The purpose is to implement an effective HSE management system to ensure conformity with policies and legal requirements and improve HSE performance over time.
China Education Statistics for international educatorsEIC Group China
This document provides key education statistics for China, including participation rates in secondary and higher education that have grown substantially from 1990 to 2010. It also shares statistics on the increasing number of Chinese students studying abroad and applying to graduate programs, with significant unmet demand remaining. While higher education capacity has expanded rapidly, growth is slowing as school age cohorts decline in size.
This document provides key education statistics for China, intended to help international educators understand the Chinese education market. It notes that from 2000-2010, China saw extraordinary growth in higher education participation, with the number of students growing from 9.3 million to over 33 million. However, with declining school age cohorts, only modest further increases in higher education capacity will be needed to accommodate students through 2020. While the number of students studying abroad continues to rise, domestic options are expanding as well. The report aims to help international partners position themselves successfully amid these changing dynamics in China.
The UCAS planning forum discussed how UCAS can help higher education planners through data analysis and reporting. UCAS provides national trend analysis, institution-specific data on applications and admissions, and products like Marketscan and Catchment to analyze markets. Future directions may include forecasting student numbers for access agreements, intra-cycle acceptance projections, and institutional demand forecasts to aid strategic planning. Attendees were encouraged to provide feedback on UCAS' current and potential future support.
Creating a ‘demand-driven’ system: An analysis of the early effects of Austra...EduSkills OECD
The document summarizes Australia's policy changes aimed at expanding higher education participation and attainment. The key points are:
1) The policy targets 40% attainment for 25-34 year olds by 2025 and 20% access for low socioeconomic students by 2020 through unlimited government funded places and a national quality assurance system.
2) This is intended to expand the supply of graduates and have universities compete based on quality and provision to attract students.
3) An analysis of initial effects found undergraduate places and low SES enrolment increased significantly between 2007-2012, with the fastest growth in sciences, health, engineering and creative arts. Larger universities and those in inner urban areas saw the most growth
Hiring in St. Louis continues to outpace the U.S. as non-farm payrolls grew by 2.6 percent from the previous year. Find out more in our November Employment Update
World Business Chicago is a non-profit organization that works to promote economic growth in the Chicago region through business development, research, marketing and leadership initiatives. It is led by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Vice Chairman Michael Sacks and has implemented strategies to make Chicago a hub for advanced manufacturing, business services, transportation and tourism. Some impacts of its Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs include announcing nearly 25,000 new jobs, streamlining business licensing, launching college to career programs, and investing $7 billion in infrastructure.
This document summarizes a briefing on Orange County development. It was presented by multiple sponsors and discussed the residential real estate market, commercial real estate trends, Orange County planning, economic development, Main Street properties, and the Carolina North research campus project at UNC-Chapel Hill. Key points included recovery in the housing market in 2012, trends in different commercial real estate sectors, balancing growth and rural preservation in Orange County, and the planned phased development of Carolina North over 20 years.
The document provides analysis and statistics on JAMB applicants for 2012. Some key points:
- Total applicants were 1,503,889, seeking about 500,000 admission spaces. The fate of the remaining 70% is unclear.
- Federal institutions will admit 68.56% of candidates, state 29.87%, and private 1.57%, despite private institutions outnumbering federal and state.
- Top courses applied to were social sciences, administration, medical, engineering and science. Top institutions mirrored this trend.
- Only 10% of applicants to top institutions like UNILAG are offered admission, highlighting the competitiveness of admission.
Regions Charting New Directions: Metropolitan Business PlanningRWVentures
The document discusses a presentation on metropolitan business planning for the Milwaukee 7 regional economic development collaboration. It provides an overview of the drivers of the modern economy, including the importance of knowledge assets, human capital, and technology. It then analyzes key factors for metropolitan economic growth, including industry clusters, workforce skills, innovation capacity, and business dynamics in the Milwaukee region. Specific areas for further examination are identified, such as defining regional industry clusters, skills mismatches, barriers to business startups, and strengthening the commercialization of university research.
The document is a chart and table showing the annual fundable contact hours for academic, technical, and continuing education programs at Houston Community College from fiscal year 2006-07 to 2011-12. It shows that total fundable contact hours increased over the years, rising to a peak of over 25 million in 2010-11 before declining slightly in 2011-12. Academic programs consistently had the highest number of contact hours each year.
The St. Louis labor market continues to be very healthy. Non-farm payrolls in St. Louis rose 3.1 percent year-over-year, the most in 15 years. This led to the unemployment rate to fall below 4.0 percent for the first time since 2000.
Ipoh's PROPENOMICS: The Haven, an iconic project that is reshaping Ipoh's Pro...Daniele Gambero
Understanding the value and the potential capital gain of an Iconic Project through a in depth Propenomics analysis of the Ipoh's Macro and Micro economics.
Noah Blanton's Drivers of Supply and Demand for Oregon Real Estate Market UpdateAaron Stelle
This document summarizes the housing market and broader economic conditions in the Portland metro area. It finds that while housing demand remained strong through 2020, supported by low interest rates and pent-up demand, the market faces risks from potential job losses, rising interest rates, and the eventual impact of mortgage forbearance programs ending. The recovery is also expected to be uneven across different geographic areas, housing types, and industries. Overall, the market may remain undersupplied for 12-18 months but volatility is expected to return as the economic impacts of the pandemic continue to unfold.
Phil Mechanisms for e-Gov, ICT Devt, Innovation and EntrepreneurshipAlejandro Melchor III
The document provides an overview of Philippine mechanisms for e-government services, ICT development, innovation and entrepreneurship. It discusses key initiatives like the i-BPLS project to streamline business permits, the E-Serbisyo portal for online government services, and the Philippine Digital Strategy to promote transparent governance. It also outlines the country's growing ICT infrastructure including expansions of broadband access and fiber optic networks, as well as programs to develop IT talent and leverage the labor force.
The document discusses the impact of socioeconomic changes on health and healthcare systems. It notes that total health expenditures in Thailand have been rising but remain stable at around 4% of GDP. The poor previously spent a larger percentage of their income on healthcare than the rich, but this gap has narrowed. Upcoming changes like an aging population and the ASEAN Economic Community will present challenges and opportunities for Thailand's health system and services sector. Cross-cultural factors, emerging technologies, and lifestyle choices will also impact population health.
Higher Education as an Economic EnterpriseHigherEdUtah
1. Higher education is a large $4.5 billion enterprise in Utah, employing over 33,000 people.
2. Higher education is critical to innovation in Utah through research and creation of startups.
3. Expanding the talent pool is needed to meet the goal of 66% of Utah's workforce having postsecondary education by 2018 through increasing enrollment, participation, and completion rates.
4. Partnering with business and industry ensures students receive an education aligned with industry needs through internships, research collaborations, and business resources housed at institutions.
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with its Foundation for a Sustainable Community, presented the State of the Community Report, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at The Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel.
The only one of its kind in the community, the report tracks the well-being of Chapel Hill-Carrboro along social, economic, and environmental indicators. Attendees gained a comprehensive overview of the health of our community, including areas where we thrive and areas to improve.
Aaron Nelson, Chamber President and CEO and Foundation Executive Director, presented the report and took questions from attendees.
The South Bend presentation was delivered at the first ever South Bend Economic Summit, co-hosted by the Mayor of South Bend, and the heads of the Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County and the Corporate Partnership for Economic Growth.
Similar to Economic Development Master Plan Phase I (20)
This document requests a comprehensive plan amendment for 3970 Gus Roy Road to change the land use designation from Rural to Restricted Suburban, Wellborn Preserve-Open, and Commercial. It proposes to redesignate parts of the property for residential, open space, and commercial uses to develop a business park with different land uses.
The 2020 incentives compliance report found that six projects were monitored for performance. These projects represented over $405 million in investments and created more than 1,300 jobs with payrolls exceeding $98 million. Specific projects like Advanta US, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas, and LSPI met their investment and job creation requirements. The report provided details on incentives granted and the performance metrics and results for each project.
A market study was conducted in February 2020 through telephone interviews with 600 randomly selected households in Brazos County to determine interest and preferences for a new community recreation center in College Station. The study found that the Central Park and Fire Station 6 locations were preferred and that 4.6% of unaffiliated households expressed great interest in joining a recreation center, higher than the national average. Top programs of interest included an outdoor pool, children's programs, soccer, and teen programs. The city council directed staff to further research operating models and programming partnerships with outside agencies and consider the project alongside other community priorities.
The agenda item discusses a comprehensive plan amendment for 3970 Gus Roy Road. City staff recommends denying the amendment to the comprehensive plan's future land use designation. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 2-5 to fail a motion to approve the amendment.
The document outlines the City of College Station's proposed debt issuance for fiscal year 2021 totaling $62.443 million. The debt will fund various street, facility, technology, water, wastewater and electric projects. Key details include street projects totaling $21.14 million, vertical/facility/IT projects totaling $1.75 million, and utility projects for water ($8.84M), wastewater ($11.65M), and electric ($16M). General government projects account for 40% of the total issuance and utility projects account for 58%.
This document summarizes a presentation about local historic markers in College Station, Texas. The historic preservation committee's mission is to collect and preserve local history and educate citizens. Their marker program documents structures over 50 years old and businesses over 20 years old, with 105 residential and 13 business markers awarded so far. The application process involves approval by the committee, with an awarded commemorative plaque. One recent marker was awarded to the 1939 Vincent House for its location in the Southside Historic District and its association with local mathematician John Mitchell.
The Historic Preservation Committee presented on their local historic marker program and cemetery projects. The marker program documents the history of structures over 50 years old and businesses over 20 years old through commemorative plaques, having awarded 105 residential and 13 business markers to date. They also discussed documenting and preserving three local cemeteries - College Station Cemetery, Shiloh Cemetery, and Salem Cemetery - through Historic Texas Cemetery Certificates.
The City Council discussed applying for a TxDOT grant to help fund construction of a new shared-use path from the Jones Crossing Development to the Larry Ringer Library. The grant would cover 80% of construction costs, with the city covering the remaining 20% of construction as well as 100% of design costs. Notification of grant funding is expected in October 2021, with construction funds potentially available in fiscal year 2023 or 2024.
The document discusses a public utility easement abandonment at 15301 Creek Meadows Blvd that will be presented at the City Council meeting on May 27, 2021. A location map is included but the specific details of the easement abandonment are not provided in the short document.
This semi-annual report provides updates on the city's impact fee program. It outlines the schedule for the required 5-year update to land use assumptions and the capital improvements plan, which includes appointing an advisory committee, obtaining public and stakeholder input, finalizing amendments, and adopting any changes through an ordinance. The report also includes a table showing the 10-year capital needs and costs for various systems, the maximum and adopted collection rates per service unit, amounts collected in 2016, and projected recovery over 10 years at the collection rate.
The document discusses several existing and potential options for city ordinances to preserve neighborhood integrity, including implementing or modifying neighborhood overlay districts, parking requirements, impervious cover standards, building design standards, and occupancy regulations. Specifically, it outlines options to address parking such as requiring larger parking spaces, one space per bedroom, and driveway designs. It also discusses regulating building placement, size, and types to manage density, occupancy, and aesthetics.
The Northgate Study and Operations Plan document provides recommendations on operations, design elements, and issues regarding a mobility study for the Northgate area. It discusses key issues like day-to-day operations, pedestrian and roadway concerns, and parking supply, demand, and pricing. Funding options presented include generating revenue from current sources, possible changes to rates, comparing to nearby university parking, allocating increased property values, establishing a Public Improvement District or Tax Increment Revitalization Zone. City Council is asked to adopt the Northgate Mobility Study, provide guidance on priorities, and determine the path forward.
The document discusses options for improving the Lick Creek Hike & Bike Trail crossing at Midtown Drive. It notes the existing conditions and provides two options - raising the trail by 2 feet for $100,000-$120,000 or bringing the trail up to the road level and installing a pedestrian refuge and rapid flashing beacon for $250,000-$300,000. A decision on the project will be considered as part of the City Council Workshop Agenda on May 13, 2021.
The document outlines an animal ordinance regarding the housing of fowl. It recommends enclosures be at least 50 feet from neighboring residential structures and limits the number of fowl allowed based on the enclosure's distance from dwellings. For enclosures 50 to 100 feet away, no more than 6 fowl are permitted, and for those over 100 feet, up to 12 fowl are allowed. The ordinance also declares it a nuisance if the keeping of fowl creates odor, noise, attracts pests, or endangers health within the city limits or 5,000 feet outside.
The document discusses the City of College Station's public debt management strategy and plans for fiscal year 2021 debt issuance. It outlines a 4-step process for establishing debt policies, gathering community needs, evaluating resources, and reviewing the strategy. General government and enterprise projects funded by debt since 2015 are shown, with the new police station requiring a 2.5 cent tax rate increase. The anticipated terms and amounts of FY21 debt issuance are provided for various funds. Current planning for a potential 2022 general obligation bond election is also outlined.
The City Council held a retreat in February 2021 to update their strategic plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The plan identifies shared priorities, provides a framework for the annual budget, and highlights the community vision. Key revisions include strategies to engage the public during COVID-19 and share information about fiscal issues, core services, and infrastructure. The proposed fiscal year 2022 initiatives focus on areas like partnerships, broadband expansion, neighborhood issues, economic growth, mobility, and sustainability.
The proposed amendments aim to:
1) Define animal rescue organizations and pet shops or stores.
2) Prohibit commercially raised dogs and cats from being sold at pet shops or stores in College Station.
3) Require pet shops or stores to obtain dogs and cats from animal shelters or rescues and retain records for 3 years.
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2. Master Plan Process Overview
• Phase One: Base Analysis and Existing
Conditions
– Economic and demographic trends
– Sector overviews
Retail and commercial Hospitality and entertainment
Office and Industrial Government and education
Health and wellness Construction and development
Technology
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
3. Master Plan Process Overview
• Phase Two: Evaluation of Opportunities and
Constraints
– Business survey
– Economic development organization, policies,
incentives
– Entertainment districts and redevelopment
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
4. Master Plan Process Overview
• Phase Three: Goals and Strategies
– Staff-authored, consultants advising
– Goals definition
– Implementation strategy
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
5. Research Process to Date
• Data
– Census, American Community Survey
– Texas Workforce Commission
– Bureau of Labor Statistics
– Others
• Interviews
– Business owners and bankers
– Economic development, social, and tourism
organizations
– Commercial real estate professionals
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
6. Findings: Opportunities and Advantages
• TAMU graduate stream
• Good basic infrastructure and public services
• CISD’s good reputation
• Relatively low cost for good suburban lifestyle
• Good quality of life for families and older
residents
• Active pursuit of knowledge-based industries
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
7. Findings: Challenges and Barriers
• Limited commercial air service
• Large stock of older multifamily
• Larger metros’ appeal to new grads and young
adults
• Energy industry consolidation in Houston
• Budget risks for publicly-sponsored ventures
• No real cost of living advantage over suburbs
of large metros
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
8. Findings: Challenges and Barriers
• Relatively small size of “adult market” to
offset impact of student population
• Must travel for destination-quality retail and
culture
• Possible trade-offs for high development
standards
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
9. Job Growth
Employment as of February Change
(thousands) 2000 - 2008 - 2000 -
Industry 2000 2008 2012 2008 2012 2012
Mining, Logging, and Construction 4,500 7,000 6,500 2,500 (500) 2,000
Manufacturing 5,800 5,500 5,200 (300) (300) (600)
Wholesale Trade 1,400 1,800 1,800 400 - 400
Retail Trade 9,200 10,000 10,300 800 300 1,100
Transportation, Warehousing, and
800 1,400 1,400 600 - 600
Utilities
Information 1,600 1,100 1,200 (500) 100 (400)
Financial Activities 3,300 3,300 3,700 - 400 400
Professional and Business Services 4,900 5,600 6,300 700 700 1,400
Educational and Health Services 7,900 10,000 10,000 2,100 - 2,100
Leisure and Hospitality 7,600 9,900 10,300 2,300 400 2,700
Other Services 2,600 2,900 3,100 300 200 500
Federal Government 1,100 1,000 900 (100) (100) (200)
State Government 23,400 25,400 26,200 2,000 800 2,800
Local Government 8,600 9,900 10,400 1,300 500 1,800
Total Non-Farm Payroll Employment 82,700 94,800 97,300 12,100 2,500 14,600
Source: Texas Workforce Commission
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
10. Economy Key Points
• Fastest-growing 9.0%
Unemployment Rate
industries: 8.0%
Restaurants / bars, 7.0%
health care 6.0%
• Large dependence 5.0%
on government / 4.0%
public sector 3.0%
Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
• Unemployment College Station College Station - Bryan MSA Texas
lower than Texas
overall
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
11. Population Growth
Census Estimates Change
2000 2010 2000 - 2010
Age Distribution Number Share Number Share Number % Change
Age 0 to 4 3,032 4.5% 4,526 4.8% 1,494 49.3%
Age 5 to 17 6,757 10.0% 9,326 9.9% 2,569 38.0%
Age 18 to 24 34,765 51.2% 44,398 47.3% 9,633 27.7%
Age 25 to 34 8,857 13.0% 13,922 14.8% 5,065 57.2%
Age 35 to 44 5,616 8.3% 7,134 7.6% 1,518 27.0%
Age 45 to 49 2,295 3.4% 2,895 3.1% 600 26.1%
Age 50 to 54 1,776 2.6% 2,901 3.1% 1,125 63.3%
Age 55 to 64 2,331 3.4% 4,380 4.7% 2,049 87.9%
Age 65 and over 2,461 3.6% 4,375 4.7% 1,914 77.8%
Total 67,890 100.0% 93,857 100.0% 25,967 38.2%
Estimated Median Age 21.90 22.30
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
12. Demographics Key Points
Census Estimates Change
2000 2010 2000 - 2010
Educational Attainment Number Share Number Share Number % Change
Less than 9th grade 485 2.1% 558 1.5% 73 15.1%
Some High School, no diploma 953 4.1% 930 2.5% -2.4%
(23)
High School Graduate (or GED) 2,845 12.2% 5,618 15.1% 2,773 97.5%
Some College, no degree 4,323 18.6% 6,101 16.4% 1,778 41.1%
Associate Degree 1,156 5.0% 2,455 6.6% 1,299 112.4%
Bachelor's Degree 6,647 28.5% 10,156 27.3% 3,509 52.8%
Graduate or professional
6,892 29.6% 11,384 30.6% 4,492 65.2%
degree
Total 23,301 100.0% 37,203 100.0% 13,902 59.7%
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
13. Demographics Key Points
• Concentration of affluent older households
– 38% of CS hh headed by age 25+ had income
$75,000+; 25% for MSA overall
• CS is where knowledge employees reside
– 82.8% of MSA residents with life / physical / social
science occupations live in College Station
• Lower pay in most occupation categories than
TX average
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
14. Retail / Commercial
Sales ($
Total Sales (constant dollars)
millions)
$2,000
• Spending recovery
$1,500
$1,000
• Spending / capita low
$500 • Internet threat?
$-
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Gross Taxable
• Regional competition
$17,000
Gross Retail Sales per Capita 2011 • Potential for “adult”
$16,000
$15,000
$14,000
retail
$13,000
• Relatively high lease
$12,000
$11,000
$10,000
$9,000
$8,000
rates
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
15. Office and Industrial
• Office uses
– Space demand stagnant or declining
– Long term – incremental growth for local
professional services
• Industrial uses
– Employment growth stopped since recession
– Facilities focused in Bryan
– Logistics potential
– Contractors / trades – tied to development activity
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
16. Health Care and Wellness
• Significant part of local economy
– 20%+ of job base in greater Brazos Valley region
– 30% job growth projected 2008 – 2018
• College Station residents – high rate of
insurance coverage, attracts health care uses
• New facilities and entities – HSC, Scott and
White, MED campus
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
17. Technology
• Economic development focus though still small
part of economy
– Biosciences most visible
– Digital / software developers more under the radar
• Staffing recruitment challenges
– Competition with major metros
– Research vs. commercialization experience
• Energy companies – opportunity or unlikely?
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
18. Hospitality and Entertainment
$70,000,000
$60,000,000
$50,000,000
Hotel Revenues
• Recession impact
$40,000,000
$30,000,000
$20,000,000 • Meetings market
$10,000,000
$-
– Facilities limited
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Gross Taxable – Major metro competition
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
Mixed Beverage Sales • Leisure tourism – all
$4,000,000
$3,000,000 TAMU, sports
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
• Potential for non-student
entertainment
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
College Station Bryan Brazos County
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
19. Government and Higher Education
Employer # Employees
Texas A&M University System 1,000 + •Large Number of Government and
Bryan Independent School
District 1,000 +
Higher Education Employers in Area.
St. Joseph Regional Hospital 1,000 +
Sanderson Farms 1,000 +
College Station School District 1,000 + •Nearly 20% employed in “Education,
Reynolds & Reynolds 1,000 + training, and library” occupations.
City of Bryan 500 - 999
City of College Station 501 - 999
Brazos County
Walmart
502 - 999
503 - 999
•State government is the largest
HEB Grocery 504 - 999 industry by employment in the
Scott & White Clinic 505 - 999
College Station Medical Center 506 - 999 College Station – Bryan MSA per the
Texas A&M Health Science
Center 507 - 999
Texas Workforce Commission.
Penncro Associates 508 - 999
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
20. Construction and Development
• Sizable employment sector in the MSA.
• Permitting in the MSA ranges from $200M to
$500M valuation annually.
• Significant land exists in and near City
• Annual gross sales of goods related to
construction in City range from $60M to
$110M in the period from 2002 to 2011.
• High location quotient.
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012
21. Economic Development Master Plan
Questions and Discussion
City of College Station Economic Development Master Plan
Phase One Presentation to City Council 26 July 2012