This document summarizes a presentation about regional visioning for the Greater Tucson area. It discusses gathering input on shared regional values, analyzing a trend scenario if current growth patterns continue, and developing alternative scenarios to compare. The goal is to create a sustainable vision that balances growth while preserving what the community values like open spaces, the environment, and a high quality of life. Upcoming public workshops will gather more input to help shape alternative scenarios to evaluate and select the best path forward for the region.
This document provides information about sustainability initiatives in Chattanooga, Tennessee led by former Director of Sustainability David Crockett. It discusses Chattanooga's industrial past and economic decline, and the community visioning process in the 1980s that aimed to reconnect the city to the Tennessee River. Major projects included developing the Riverwalk and reopening the Walnut Street Bridge to pedestrians. The document outlines sustainability principles and emphasizes partnership, innovation, and measuring goals. It shows how Chattanooga transformed its economy through high-tech industries and a fiber optic network. Green infrastructure is presented as a way to manage stormwater, add value, and engage the community.
The document provides an agenda and background information for a community meeting to update the comprehensive plan for Woodland Park, Colorado. The agenda includes discussing why the plan needs to be updated, a summary of public input received so far, envisioning the future of Woodland Park in 20-30 years, draft vision and guiding principles, and next steps. Background details public engagement efforts including a community workshop and survey. Key themes from public input are summarized around topics like land use, housing, transportation, parks, and city services.
This document discusses governance and public participation in Provincetown. It notes that the traditional Town Meeting process is seen as dysfunctional, inefficient, and unpredictable. It recommends reforming the process to be more efficient, collaborative, and informed through facilitated dialogues, community visioning, and establishing a civic organization to guide reform and community projects. The goal is a process that builds common understanding and reinforces community values rather than emphasizing differences. An example from Oregon uses a community information model to engage the public on the front end of decision-making.
Nj future redevelopment forum 2014 places to age evans miller-pruntyNew Jersey Future
This document summarizes a presentation about creating housing options that cater to older residents in New Jersey. It finds that over 26% of NJ's population is currently over 55, with many over 65, and that compact, mixed-use, walkable communities with access to transportation tend to be most suitable to aging populations. However, only 31% of older residents live in places that have all of these qualities, while 13% live in areas lacking them. The presentation advocates for expanding housing diversity and accessibility in suitable areas and retrofitting other areas to be more aging-friendly.
South Shore Clean Cities is a coalition that works to promote the use of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies to reduce petroleum use in transportation. It is part of the Department of Energy's Clean Cities program and works in Northern Indiana. The coalition aims to educate local partners and stakeholders on options like electric, natural gas, propane, and flexible fuel vehicles as well as promoting fuel efficiency. It also highlights recent successes in increasing biodiesel use and petroleum savings in the region.
The Sustainability Committee is dedicated to empowering the Downtown community to create a culture of sustainability. They will work with the community to increase accessibility to existing programs through outreach and education. They will also identify opportunities for new programming and partnerships to meet their goals of a more livable, affordable, and efficient urban center.
The role of Indigenous cultures in securing sustainable economic development ...Ninti_One
On 27 June 2016, Dr Boyd Blackwell presented to the 2016 International Society for Ecological Economics Conference, Transforming the Economy: Sustaining Food, Water and Justice on the topic of The role of Indigenous cultures in securing sustainable economic development of mineral and energy resources: Australia and Sweden
From a land-use perspective, has New Jersey built the kinds of places – and built enough of them – that provide what older adults are likely to be seeking as they age? The short answer is no.
This document provides information about sustainability initiatives in Chattanooga, Tennessee led by former Director of Sustainability David Crockett. It discusses Chattanooga's industrial past and economic decline, and the community visioning process in the 1980s that aimed to reconnect the city to the Tennessee River. Major projects included developing the Riverwalk and reopening the Walnut Street Bridge to pedestrians. The document outlines sustainability principles and emphasizes partnership, innovation, and measuring goals. It shows how Chattanooga transformed its economy through high-tech industries and a fiber optic network. Green infrastructure is presented as a way to manage stormwater, add value, and engage the community.
The document provides an agenda and background information for a community meeting to update the comprehensive plan for Woodland Park, Colorado. The agenda includes discussing why the plan needs to be updated, a summary of public input received so far, envisioning the future of Woodland Park in 20-30 years, draft vision and guiding principles, and next steps. Background details public engagement efforts including a community workshop and survey. Key themes from public input are summarized around topics like land use, housing, transportation, parks, and city services.
This document discusses governance and public participation in Provincetown. It notes that the traditional Town Meeting process is seen as dysfunctional, inefficient, and unpredictable. It recommends reforming the process to be more efficient, collaborative, and informed through facilitated dialogues, community visioning, and establishing a civic organization to guide reform and community projects. The goal is a process that builds common understanding and reinforces community values rather than emphasizing differences. An example from Oregon uses a community information model to engage the public on the front end of decision-making.
Nj future redevelopment forum 2014 places to age evans miller-pruntyNew Jersey Future
This document summarizes a presentation about creating housing options that cater to older residents in New Jersey. It finds that over 26% of NJ's population is currently over 55, with many over 65, and that compact, mixed-use, walkable communities with access to transportation tend to be most suitable to aging populations. However, only 31% of older residents live in places that have all of these qualities, while 13% live in areas lacking them. The presentation advocates for expanding housing diversity and accessibility in suitable areas and retrofitting other areas to be more aging-friendly.
South Shore Clean Cities is a coalition that works to promote the use of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies to reduce petroleum use in transportation. It is part of the Department of Energy's Clean Cities program and works in Northern Indiana. The coalition aims to educate local partners and stakeholders on options like electric, natural gas, propane, and flexible fuel vehicles as well as promoting fuel efficiency. It also highlights recent successes in increasing biodiesel use and petroleum savings in the region.
The Sustainability Committee is dedicated to empowering the Downtown community to create a culture of sustainability. They will work with the community to increase accessibility to existing programs through outreach and education. They will also identify opportunities for new programming and partnerships to meet their goals of a more livable, affordable, and efficient urban center.
The role of Indigenous cultures in securing sustainable economic development ...Ninti_One
On 27 June 2016, Dr Boyd Blackwell presented to the 2016 International Society for Ecological Economics Conference, Transforming the Economy: Sustaining Food, Water and Justice on the topic of The role of Indigenous cultures in securing sustainable economic development of mineral and energy resources: Australia and Sweden
From a land-use perspective, has New Jersey built the kinds of places – and built enough of them – that provide what older adults are likely to be seeking as they age? The short answer is no.
Commuter Rail and Redevelopment by Craig UstlerErin Schmidt
The document discusses transit oriented development and redevelopment opportunities around the Creative Village site in Orlando, Florida. It summarizes the history of plans for the site and introduces the joint venture partnership between Creative Village Development, LLC and Banc of America Community Development Corporation to redevelop the area. The presentation outlines the partners' experience with urban infill, mixed-use, and transit oriented development projects. It envisions the redevelopment of Creative Village as a high quality, new urban neighborhood supporting diverse housing, education, work, and recreation to benefit the surrounding Parramore community.
Steering Committee Meeting October 22, 2009Kim Mitchell
The minutes from the October 22nd Energy Efficiency & Conservation Strategy meeting were reviewed. Key discussions included potential projects to improve transportation/land use, waste reduction/recycling, and green jobs. Projects were brainstormed to expand alternative transportation networks, promote bicycling, implement smart growth development, and start green job training programs. The next meeting agenda was to review potential project descriptions, conduct a preference voting exercise to rank projects, and discuss next steps.
This document provides an introduction to a project exploring more equitable and community-centric approaches to landscape design. It acknowledges that current development processes can exacerbate gentrification and displacement. The project partners with grassroots groups in Parkdale, Toronto to co-design public spaces. Through workshops and discussions, the project aims to understand how landscape architects can better involve marginalized communities and amplify local voices and needs throughout the design process. The learnings from this case study provide suggestions for more participatory and relationship-based approaches to development.
NJFuture Land Trust Rally 13 Evans Balancing Development and Conservation in TODNew Jersey Future
New Jersey Future is a nonprofit organization that promotes responsible land use policies to protect natural lands and foster sustainable development around transit stations. The organization has created a database of all 243 transit stations in New Jersey that includes data on ridership, neighborhood characteristics, and development opportunities. This data can help prioritize transit-oriented development investments and steer new construction to already developed areas. Implementing higher density, mixed-use development around transit stations through tools like clustered zoning can reduce automobile dependence and the state's greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing vehicle miles traveled.
Imagine Greater Tucson is a community-based collaborative effort to create a common vision and action plan for the Tucson region. The purpose is to make the community a vibrant place to live, work, learn and play for current and future generations. The process involves collecting values from over 3,000 community members through surveys and conversations. Alternative future scenarios will then be created and assessed to identify a preferred future and develop strategies and actions to achieve that vision. The effort is funded through grants, donations and in-kind support from across the community, with a goal of raising $1.2 million.
C.L Wash N Dry offers affordable wash and dry services, with a free first drying and 20% off coupons. They have three locations near grocery stores in Brockton, with high efficiency machines providing quick and clean washing. New customers get $10 off their second visit, and weekends feature free washes after 6pm. They also sell non-toxic cleaning products and have drop-off service with no extra fees.
RCIP CHIN - Présentation - Museums & the Web 2011rcip-chin
Présentation - Le mystère du « Voyageur dans le temps des années 1940 » | Le nouveau visage de la surveillance en ligne d’une marque | Museums & the Web | Presentation - The Mystery of the "1940s Time Traveller": The Changing Face of Online Brand Monitoring. D. Harkness, S. Carey & J. Marion.
The document outlines the process and findings from a planning team's visit to Covington, Kentucky. It discusses engaging the community through interviews and tours to understand assets like being resource rich and having trust within institutions. The team identified opportunity sites for housing and a niche in sustainable neighborhoods. Scenarios were created for Randolph Park, including a community school. Next steps discussed further engaging the community to build upon ideas and partnering to take action.
The Piedmont Triad Sustainable Communities Project is a 3-year, $1.6 million effort led by PART and PTRC to promote integrated planning around housing, transportation, economic development, and other issues in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. In the first year, the project held civic forums, developed a website and social media presence, conducted local planning projects, and began studies. Key findings included the region's loss of manufacturing jobs, transportation and housing affordability challenges, and a need for better connectivity. Moving forward, the project will continue engagement, studies, and local planning to develop a long-term regional vision that addresses these issues through coordinated solutions.
Tuscaloosa Recovery Plan Proposal PresentationBNIM
The document outlines BNIM's proposal and approach for developing a comprehensive plan to rebuild Tuscaloosa, Alabama after a tornado. It discusses BNIM's experience with rebuilding other communities after natural disasters. The proposal includes establishing a vision and goals, analyzing data, developing scenarios, and creating a comprehensive plan by December 2011 to guide long-term rebuilding strategies and priority projects through a public participation process.
The document outlines the elements of a comprehensive community planning process. It discusses developing a vision and plan to provide framework for smart growth, preserve quality of life, and foster sustainable economic development. The plan elements section covers topics like population, housing, economic development, land use, transportation, and environment. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating public input, assessing community needs and challenges, and creating a unified plan to guide future growth and development.
The Sustainable Communities Building Blocks Program provides technical assistance to local governments to implement sustainable development approaches. It helps communities understand key principles of sustainable location, site, and building design. The program assists with site selection, assessment, and developing sustainable design concepts. It identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and provides recommendations and next steps in a 5-8 page report. The overall goal is to protect the environment, improve health and quality of life, and promote economic opportunity.
The document summarizes the work of the Southeast Tennessee Valley SDAT team that was assembled by the AIA's Center for Communities by Design. The team conducted a design assessment of the region to address challenges related to population growth, the environment, and the economy. They developed recommendations focused on areas like regional cooperation, environmental protection, education, and land use planning to help create a more sustainable future for the region.
This document discusses plans for an affordable housing development on purchased city property. It outlines the city's process, including environmental studies and allowing for increased density. An advisory group consisting of neighborhood representatives and experts provided input. They developed design concepts focusing on sustainability, community integration, and resident empowerment. Their recommendations addressed housing quality, environmental impact reduction through techniques like solar orientation, rainwater harvesting, and native landscaping. The chosen developer will design, build, and manage the site according to these neighborhood-provided guidelines.
The document discusses new directions in planning and community design. It summarizes trends like changing demographics, consumer preferences for walkable and sustainable communities, and the time needed for innovations. It then discusses concepts like sustainable development, complete communities, and form-based codes that regulate urban form instead of separating uses. Examples are provided of redevelopment projects and how visioning and public outreach can lead to more dynamic planning.
Commuter Rail and Redevelopment by Craig UstlerErin Schmidt
The document discusses transit oriented development and redevelopment opportunities around the Creative Village site in Orlando, Florida. It summarizes the history of plans for the site and introduces the joint venture partnership between Creative Village Development, LLC and Banc of America Community Development Corporation to redevelop the area. The presentation outlines the partners' experience with urban infill, mixed-use, and transit oriented development projects. It envisions the redevelopment of Creative Village as a high quality, new urban neighborhood supporting diverse housing, education, work, and recreation to benefit the surrounding Parramore community.
Steering Committee Meeting October 22, 2009Kim Mitchell
The minutes from the October 22nd Energy Efficiency & Conservation Strategy meeting were reviewed. Key discussions included potential projects to improve transportation/land use, waste reduction/recycling, and green jobs. Projects were brainstormed to expand alternative transportation networks, promote bicycling, implement smart growth development, and start green job training programs. The next meeting agenda was to review potential project descriptions, conduct a preference voting exercise to rank projects, and discuss next steps.
This document provides an introduction to a project exploring more equitable and community-centric approaches to landscape design. It acknowledges that current development processes can exacerbate gentrification and displacement. The project partners with grassroots groups in Parkdale, Toronto to co-design public spaces. Through workshops and discussions, the project aims to understand how landscape architects can better involve marginalized communities and amplify local voices and needs throughout the design process. The learnings from this case study provide suggestions for more participatory and relationship-based approaches to development.
NJFuture Land Trust Rally 13 Evans Balancing Development and Conservation in TODNew Jersey Future
New Jersey Future is a nonprofit organization that promotes responsible land use policies to protect natural lands and foster sustainable development around transit stations. The organization has created a database of all 243 transit stations in New Jersey that includes data on ridership, neighborhood characteristics, and development opportunities. This data can help prioritize transit-oriented development investments and steer new construction to already developed areas. Implementing higher density, mixed-use development around transit stations through tools like clustered zoning can reduce automobile dependence and the state's greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing vehicle miles traveled.
Imagine Greater Tucson is a community-based collaborative effort to create a common vision and action plan for the Tucson region. The purpose is to make the community a vibrant place to live, work, learn and play for current and future generations. The process involves collecting values from over 3,000 community members through surveys and conversations. Alternative future scenarios will then be created and assessed to identify a preferred future and develop strategies and actions to achieve that vision. The effort is funded through grants, donations and in-kind support from across the community, with a goal of raising $1.2 million.
C.L Wash N Dry offers affordable wash and dry services, with a free first drying and 20% off coupons. They have three locations near grocery stores in Brockton, with high efficiency machines providing quick and clean washing. New customers get $10 off their second visit, and weekends feature free washes after 6pm. They also sell non-toxic cleaning products and have drop-off service with no extra fees.
RCIP CHIN - Présentation - Museums & the Web 2011rcip-chin
Présentation - Le mystère du « Voyageur dans le temps des années 1940 » | Le nouveau visage de la surveillance en ligne d’une marque | Museums & the Web | Presentation - The Mystery of the "1940s Time Traveller": The Changing Face of Online Brand Monitoring. D. Harkness, S. Carey & J. Marion.
The document outlines the process and findings from a planning team's visit to Covington, Kentucky. It discusses engaging the community through interviews and tours to understand assets like being resource rich and having trust within institutions. The team identified opportunity sites for housing and a niche in sustainable neighborhoods. Scenarios were created for Randolph Park, including a community school. Next steps discussed further engaging the community to build upon ideas and partnering to take action.
The Piedmont Triad Sustainable Communities Project is a 3-year, $1.6 million effort led by PART and PTRC to promote integrated planning around housing, transportation, economic development, and other issues in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. In the first year, the project held civic forums, developed a website and social media presence, conducted local planning projects, and began studies. Key findings included the region's loss of manufacturing jobs, transportation and housing affordability challenges, and a need for better connectivity. Moving forward, the project will continue engagement, studies, and local planning to develop a long-term regional vision that addresses these issues through coordinated solutions.
Tuscaloosa Recovery Plan Proposal PresentationBNIM
The document outlines BNIM's proposal and approach for developing a comprehensive plan to rebuild Tuscaloosa, Alabama after a tornado. It discusses BNIM's experience with rebuilding other communities after natural disasters. The proposal includes establishing a vision and goals, analyzing data, developing scenarios, and creating a comprehensive plan by December 2011 to guide long-term rebuilding strategies and priority projects through a public participation process.
The document outlines the elements of a comprehensive community planning process. It discusses developing a vision and plan to provide framework for smart growth, preserve quality of life, and foster sustainable economic development. The plan elements section covers topics like population, housing, economic development, land use, transportation, and environment. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating public input, assessing community needs and challenges, and creating a unified plan to guide future growth and development.
The Sustainable Communities Building Blocks Program provides technical assistance to local governments to implement sustainable development approaches. It helps communities understand key principles of sustainable location, site, and building design. The program assists with site selection, assessment, and developing sustainable design concepts. It identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and provides recommendations and next steps in a 5-8 page report. The overall goal is to protect the environment, improve health and quality of life, and promote economic opportunity.
The document summarizes the work of the Southeast Tennessee Valley SDAT team that was assembled by the AIA's Center for Communities by Design. The team conducted a design assessment of the region to address challenges related to population growth, the environment, and the economy. They developed recommendations focused on areas like regional cooperation, environmental protection, education, and land use planning to help create a more sustainable future for the region.
This document discusses plans for an affordable housing development on purchased city property. It outlines the city's process, including environmental studies and allowing for increased density. An advisory group consisting of neighborhood representatives and experts provided input. They developed design concepts focusing on sustainability, community integration, and resident empowerment. Their recommendations addressed housing quality, environmental impact reduction through techniques like solar orientation, rainwater harvesting, and native landscaping. The chosen developer will design, build, and manage the site according to these neighborhood-provided guidelines.
The document discusses new directions in planning and community design. It summarizes trends like changing demographics, consumer preferences for walkable and sustainable communities, and the time needed for innovations. It then discusses concepts like sustainable development, complete communities, and form-based codes that regulate urban form instead of separating uses. Examples are provided of redevelopment projects and how visioning and public outreach can lead to more dynamic planning.
Regional Engagement for Green Infrastructure Decision-Making and Implementationnado-web
Slides from a webinar on regional engagement for green infrastructure Decision-Making and Implementation co-hosted by the NADO Research Foundation and University of Louisville Center for Environmental Policy & Management.
The document summarizes recommendations from a Rural/Urban Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT) visit to Pilot Point, TX. Key recommendations include:
1. Preserving Pilot Point's rural character and sense of place while planning for continued growth, including maintaining connections to Lake Ray Roberts and historic resources.
2. Updating plans and zoning to encourage dense development near highway exits and mixed-use near tollways to influence growth positively.
3. Creating a parks and trails master plan to preserve natural areas, provide connections between neighborhoods and the lake, and balance active and passive recreation as the population grows.
This presentation discusses what the Vibrant NEO 2040 project is, what has happened so far, where we are today in its creation, and what the proposed vision for the Northeast Ohio region is-- drawing on input from citizens over the course of the last 6 months.
The Orange, MA Sustainable Design Assessment Team program provides broad assessments to help frame future policies and sustainability solutions for the town. The assessment examines issues related to environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic development. Key areas of focus include land use, urban revitalization, transportation, and developing a sustainable economic vision. The assessment team will deliver a report with recommendations to the community within 2-3 months and follow up over the next year to assess progress.
This document discusses projects and initiatives focused on creating more sustainable, walkable, and economically vibrant communities. It highlights projects focused on transit-oriented development, historic preservation, social entrepreneurship, and housing development. The organization's mission is to build sustainable and diverse communities through collaboration and economic revitalization. Examples of past projects include Walk/Live St. Louis 2012 and connecting opportunities through partnerships. The document promotes creating places where people and communities can thrive.
“Sustainable communities” has as much meaning for rural and tribal communities as it does in urban and suburban areas. Come learn what this term and livability principles mean in a nonmetro context. Learn from HUD, USDA, and rural/tribal communities that have planned and implemented effective strategies. Key topics include economic opportunity, transportation, housing, communications, public engagement, and broadband.
This document outlines the planning process for the Oglala Lakota Plan, which aims to develop a comprehensive plan that honors Oglala Lakota cultural values and envisions a sustainable future for the people and lands. It lists members of the planning consortium and discusses establishing a steering committee to provide guidance. Key topics are identified that will be addressed in the planning process, which involves multiple steps over 18 months, including discovering community values and visions, analyzing opportunities and needs, developing the plan, aligning stakeholders, adoption, implementation and ongoing training and support.
This document discusses sustainability communications and public involvement. It provides a history of sustainability and climate messaging from the 1970s to present. It discusses challenges to behavior change like structural constraints, threats to values, and emotional responses. Best practices for communications include making solutions local and relevant, connecting environment to economy, focusing on quality of life, and celebrating local successes. The document advocates for values-based messaging tailored to local communities and iterative communications that blend old and new approaches. It notes gaps in data around quality of life measures.
The document summarizes a presentation on developing sustainable comprehensive plans. It discusses emerging sustainability issues and trends, defines sustainability, and provides examples of sustainable comprehensive plans. It then outlines how sustainability can be integrated into the typical comprehensive planning process, including outreach, analysis, plan development, and implementation. Finally, it presents a case study of the Union County Comprehensive Plan, providing background on the county and how sustainability was incorporated.
RV 2014: Implementing Equitable TOD: Improving Lives by Rose GrayRail~Volution
Implementing Equitable TOD: Improving Lives AICP CM 1.5
Equitable TOD is more than just development near transit. It is a strategy that envelops the vision, aspirations and interests of low-income stakeholders. Equitable TOD investment provides more housing and transportation choices, new job opportunities, better schools and increased retail. Hear success stories from nonprofit leaders in three distinct market areas who have implemented TOD directly linked to improving the lives of residents with low incomes.
Moderator: Richard Manson, Program Vice President, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, New York, New York
Dean Matsubayashi, Director of Community Economic Development, Little Tokyo Service Center, Los Angeles, California
Gail Latimore, Executive Director, Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, Dorchester, Massachusetts
Rose Gray, Senior Vice President CED, APM, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This document summarizes a regional summit focused on growth issues in Middle Tennessee. It discusses key regional issues like transportation, land use, infrastructure, open space conservation, air and water quality, and economic competitiveness. Panelists from the region discuss their work related to these issues, including efforts around mass transit expansion, walkable communities, roadway preservation, agricultural economy protection, and open space planning. Tools and pilots for promoting quality growth are also mentioned. The summit aims to foster collaboration across the ten county region to guide growth in a sustainable manner.
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The document summarizes input from over 600 Tucson youth through surveys and community conversations on issues important to them. Youth expressed interest in having cleaner environments, more parks and recreational activities, improved transportation options, and safer roads and neighborhoods. They also want better high schools to help ensure their futures. The IGT Youth effort engaged over 150 youth through these conversations to understand their perspectives and involve youth in decision making. Most engaged youth attended public schools and identified as Latino/Hispanic, with interests in continuing to live in Tucson or elsewhere in the United States.
This document discusses priorities for a community including education, land use, transportation, resources and the environment, and overall well-being. It emphasizes creating a vibrant town with a small town feel, cultural and economic diversity, expanded regional transportation including bike and transit options, engagement with the natural environment, and support for youth, families, businesses and volunteers.
The document summarizes a "Trends Scenario" for future growth in the region over the coming decades. It finds that at current growth rates and development patterns:
- The population will grow by 1 million people, increasing sprawl and low-density development at the urban fringe.
- Transportation infrastructure will be increasingly inadequate, congestion and travel times will rise, and accessibility will decline without sufficient funding or alternative options.
- Environmental quality will worsen as open spaces are developed and air quality standards are threatened by increased auto emissions.
The document identifies shared regional values for Greater Tucson as identified through public surveys and conversations. It lists 12 topics - including business and the economy, cultural diversity, governance, education, natural resources/environment, transportation, the University of Arizona, and well-being - and briefly describes the values expressed for each such as a strong economy with good jobs, cultural diversity, effective leadership, high-quality education, access to the natural environment, transportation options, the university's role in the community, and community safety and services.
1. Welcome to The Big Reveal
Our Shared Values and the
Future of the Greater Tucson Region
2. Today’s Speakers
Keri Silvyn Robert Grow
Imagine Greater Tucson Envision Utah
Eileen Fagan Dr. Lattie F. Coor, Ph.D.
Imagine Greater Tucson Center for the Future of Arizona
Michael McDonald Frances McLane Merryman
Habitat for Humanity Northern Trust NA
3.
4. Board Members
Petra Boehm Robin Shambach
Cherie Campbell Keri Silvyn
Arlan Colton Lucinda Smedley
Ben Korn Iris Patten
Captain David Neri John Shepard
Dina Scalone-Romero Kathy Ward
Enrique Serna
5. Thank You to Our Supporters
Supporters $5,000+ Thomas R. Brown Family Foundation
Lewis and Roca, LLP Tucson Electric Power Co.
Pima Association of Governments Tucson’s Young Professionals Inc.
Sundt Construction Providence Service Corp.
In-Kind Supporters
Anchor Wave Internet Solutions Lewis and Roca LLP
Breckenridge Group Nextrio
Caliber Group Pima Association of Governments
College of Architecture and Landscape Quik Trip
Architecture at the University of Arizona Simply Bits
Cox Communication Sonoran Institute
Drachman Institute Southern Arizona Community Foundation
El Charro Restaurants Southwest Decision Resources
Epic Productions Strongpoint Marketing Intelligence
Film Creations The Planning Center
Graphic Impact The University of Arizona
Jack in the Box Trend Report
Junior League of Tucson University of Arizona Blue Chip
Special thanks to…volunteers, consultants, board members, and the IGT staff
8. Shared Regional Values
Business and the Economy
Cultural Diversity and Regional Character
Governance and Leadership
K-12 Education
Land Use and Urban Design
Natural Resources, Environment and Outdoor Recreation
Transportation and Accessibility
University of Arizona and Its Role in the Region
Well Being and Safety
9.
10. The process of
Regional Visioning
is a powerful tool to meet difficult
challenges and create sustainable
communities and regions.
14. Why Start Visioning With
Values?
• Values are stable and enduring; life’s “tides” as
opposed to the “waves.”
• Values are widely shared and create consensus
among diverse groups.
• Satisfying ones’ values is the foundation of personal
decision making.
15.
16. The Future of the
Greater Tucson Region
• The Greater Tucson Region is growing
– Could double population in the coming decades
• How do we grow in a way that serves community values?
• How do we preserve what we love and create a community
where our children can thrive?
17. Growth is coming because the
Greater Tucson Region is a great
place to live.
You can stop growth long term
only if you make this an
undesirable place to live for
everyone (including yourselves).
18. Why Start with a Trend
Scenario?
• Helps answer question: “What if we continue on our
current path?”
• Continues trends in housing and employment patterns,
densities, and direction
• Used to compare alternative scenarios against
20. Trend
Scenario
Housing
Jobs
Existing Development
Pascua Yaqui,
Tohono O'odham
Preserves,
Committed Open Space
21. Trends Continue:
Growth at the Edge
Primarily Single-Use areas
• Housing is predominantly
single family (90%)
• Employment in big box and
strip commercial, office and
industrial parks
22. Community Values:
Land Use and Urban Design
• Reduce sprawling
development patterns
• Focus new growth into
compact, walkable,
mixed-use centers
• Redevelop key
areas and corridors
23. Community Values:
Land Use and Urban Design
• Safe and easy
connections between
neighborhoods, activity
centers and nature
• Preserve existing
neighborhoods
• Safe and affordable
housing options for all
24. Trends Continue: Most New Growth
in Areas with Limited Infrastructure
• Will require new and widened roads, sewer and water
• Growth likely will not pay its own way
25. Trends Continue: Urban
Encroachment on Sensitive Areas
Urban encroachment on critical wildlife habitat and corridors
26. Community Values: Open
Space and the Environment
• Our region’s unique and
beautiful landscape
• Air quality
• Accessibility to the
outdoors
• Natural parks and
preserves
27. Trends Continue: Long Commutes
& Limited Transit Options
• Densities are too low to support
high quality transit system
– New housing averages 2 units
per acre
• Private autos will continue to be
near universal mode of travel
• Average travel time to work is 24
minutes – that is likely to increase
• Region is currently at risk of
exceeding EPA standards for
ozone levels
28. Community Values:
Transportation & Accessibility
• Less time commuting
and stuck in traffic
• Easy access and
movement, locally and
within the region
• Access to a variety of
transportation options
31. Environment
Transportation Land Use
Our
Region’s
Future Carbon Footprint
Energy Use
Housing
Job Creation
Opportunities
Land
Consumption Water Use Open Space
Air Quality
Traffic Miles of Driving
32. Develop a Range of Choices
Dispersed Pattern Compact Pattern
Corridor Pattern Satellite Pattern
35. Shared Regional Values
Business and the Economy
Cultural Diversity and Regional Character
Governance and Leadership
K-12 Education
Land Use and Urban Design
Natural Resources, Environment and Outdoor Recreation
Transportation and Accessibility
University of Arizona and Its Role in the Region
Well Being and Safety
36. “Imagining” is a Verb
• It’s not daydreaming, but hard work
• Must take into account all the issues
• Must make sophisticated tradeoffs after understanding
real choices
• Must seek “balance”– a future that best serves the
values of the people
• It requires your support and active involvement
37. Upcoming Public Engagement
• May:
Public hands-on workshops
• June/July:
Use public input to create
alternative scenarios
• Sept/Oct:
Evaluate and gather input on
scenarios with community
38. Compare Multiple Scenarios
• Test themes from public input and policy options
• Experiment with new development patterns
• Measure impact and compare results
39. Compare Scenarios Across a
Variety of Indicators
• Housing and Jobs: mix and density
• Jobs-Housing Balance
• Land Consumption: vacant, agricultural, infill
• Impervious Surface
• Open Space
• Housing Affordability
• Resource Usage: energy and water
• Waste Production: water, solid, carbon
• Transportation: travel mode choice, vehicle
miles traveled
• Fiscal Impact: cost to serve new
development
40. Implementation Phase
• Develop and present Vision to the public
• Prioritize the Guiding Principles
• Develop strategies, action plans with measurable goals
• Implement through jurisdiction plans, associations,
coalitions
• Measure and communicate progress toward goals
43. Community Values:
Business and the Economy
• Growth of well-paid, high quality jobs
• New business development and expansion
• A thriving local, small business environment
• A strong green business sector
• A business friendly environment (with sufficiently streamlined
regulation)
• Well-educated workforce
• A diversified economy that attracts and supports major
businesses and sectors
• Expanded tourism
44. Community Values: Cultural
Diversity & Regional Character
• Our strong sense of community and a relaxed, friendly,
small-town feel
• Our unique identity and diverse cultural, ethnic,
geographical, and historical influences
• Our creativity and accessible arts and music scenes
• Diverse cultural events in the region
• Tolerance and respect
• Our culture of volunteerism
• A variety of affordable and accessible youth activities and
opportunities
45. Community Values:
Governance and Leadership
• Effective, efficient, and accountable local governments and
other public institutions
• Dynamic, effective, visionary leaders
• Implementation of a common, regional vision
• Collaborative intergovernmental relationships
• A positive relationship between the government and the
private sector
• Sufficient funding for our non-profit social service sector
• A reduced influence of special interest groups
• Respect for competing views on growth
46. Community Values:
K-12 Education
• Quality education & high performing schools in the region
• Sufficient Federal, State and local funding for education and
schools
• Hiring, supporting, and retaining high quality teachers
• School curricula that foster and develop skilled and well-
rounded citizens and future workers
• Family, community, and governmental support for schools
and education
• Administrative effectiveness in local public education
47. Community Values: University of
Arizona & its Role in the Region
• The University of Arizona for the quality of education
it provides
• University of Arizona athletics for their impact on the
region’s sense of community, identity, and
entertainment value
• U of A’s role as a cultural and socioeconomic engine
• A positive relationship between the University and
the community and surrounding neighborhoods
48. Community Values:
Well being and Safety
• A community where our children will choose to live
• Less crime and a sense of personal safety
• Access to quality, affordable, health care
• Safe, affordable housing for all segments of the
population
• Adequate social services
49.
50.
51. Shared Regional Values
Business and the Economy
Cultural Diversity and Regional Character
Governance and Leadership
K-12 Education
Land Use and Urban Design
Natural Resources, Environment and Outdoor Recreation
Transportation and Accessibility
University of Arizona and Its Role in the Region
Well Being and Safety
52. High Attachment to Place / Low Sense of Connection to
One Another
• 36% rate their passion and loyalty to place a “5.”
• Only 12% of Arizonans strongly believe the people in their
community care about one another.
Agree More Than Disagree on Issues / Elected Officials
Don’t Represent Citizen Interests
• Only 10% of Arizonans believe their elected officials were
doing a good job. (2009)
• Only 10% believe their elected leaders represent their
interests.
53.
54. Vote
• Arizona ranks 40th in the nation for voter registration
with 68.9% of eligible citizens.
• Arizona ranks 43rd for voter turnout with 59.8% of
eligible citizens.
Follow the News and Stay Informed
• 37% of Arizonans say they do not follow the news or
discuss the news regularly.
55. Maintain Close Ties
• Arizona ranks 48th in the nation for exchanging
favors with neighbors frequently at 13.5%.
• Arizona ranks 45th for eating dinner with family/
household members almost every day.
Participate in Organizations
• Arizona ranks 33rd for belonging to
organizations that meet at least once
a month.
56. Arizona Civic Health Index
National Arizona Greater
Tucson
Voter Registration 71.0% 68.9% 76.3%
Voter Turnout 63.6% 59.8% 64.5%
Discuss Politics Frequently 39.3% 39.1% 44.3%
Participate in non-voting 26.3% 24.8% 25.9%
political activities
57. Arizona Civic Health Index
National Arizona Greater
Tucson
Exchange favors with 16.0% 13.5% 18.8%
neighbors a few x/week
Eat dinner with family 89.1% 86.9% 95.1%
almost every day
Belong to a group that 35.1% 34.3% 37.6%
meets regularly
60. How will your city be as a place to live in 5 years?
61.
62. • Valuable set of shared values.
• Clear understanding of consequences of
future growth.
• Significant citizen concern that the region
won’t be as good a place to live in the future.
• An opportunity to shape the future to
conform to your values.
63. • Mobilize people around things that really
matter to them.
• Responsibility of leaders to take to the
citizens something they like.
• Even better, something in which they have a
hand in shaping.
64. • Our work says to focus on the power of
citizen involvement.
• Reach beyond the usual circles of those who
are involved.
• Take a fresh look at the potential of
community organizations.
• Involve newcomers.
• Involve young people.