1. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency

3. engages “change makers”

4. makes informed, strategic choices

5. utilizes synergy and leveraging

7. WHAT DOES THE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY DO? RPA MISSION To create a comprehensive vision and guide for the community that enhances quality of life by integrating growth with the conservation of resources. This vision will include both short and long range goals and strategies that public and private community leaders can use to implement these objectives.

9. Develop plans for large and small areas (area, district, community, neighborhood) that generally focus on land use, transportation and urban design issues/opportunities

10. Provide research analysis and modeling tools to inform the public or to support public decision-making

11. Develop zoning/subdivision regulatory tools to promote land development practices that achieve public policy goals

14. ANALYZE

15. FACILITATE

17. Economic Vitality

18. Public HealthTRANSPORTATION LAND USE URBAN DESIGN

23. Ross’s Landing and the Aquarium “River’s Bend” completed in 1992

24. Coolidge Park Development and Walnut Street Bridge (1995-99)

25. Designation of 753 acres in Moccasin Bend as a National Park, 2003

26. 21st Century Riverfront Development – Renaissance Park 2006

31. Consultant contract approved (April)

33. Finalize concepts and present at public meeting (October/ November)

36. Chattanooga has also completed the nation’s largest 100% fiber‐optic network, providing all homes and businesses in a 600 square‐mile area up to 1 Gig internet speeds

37. Chattanooga metro area has the largest volume of interstate freight through traffic of any metro area in the country

38. The region has also become noted for its scenic, cultural and civic amenities which are highly valued by its residents and area visitors, and a key asset to recruiting and retaining its major employers

40. Why do we need a Regional Growth Plan? 3) We have a rare opportunity to develop a vision and guide that reflects what we value about our region so that as we grow, we can continue to enjoy our “regional playground” as a great place to live, work and play

41. UNLESS…. YOU LIKE RISKING THE ALTERNATIVE…. "If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else."

43. Nearly 1 million population

44. 16 Counties

45. 3 States

48. Regional Growth Plan Where are we in the planning process? Currently in the “pre-planning” process. What does that mean? Securing commitments from the public and private sector to participate both financially and in-kind Pursuing a federal regional planning grant Selecting a consultant team to provide professional support and guidance to the process

49. Regional Growth Plan What are the next steps? Oct. 2011: Select consultants Dec. 2011: Secure all financial commitments Spring 2012: Launch public process

50. Regional Growth Plan What will the public process be like? Ongoing:from start to finish Widespread: throughout the region Informative:build understanding/awareness Engaging & Fun!: promotes commitment to action Meaningful: the final product truly represents the collective work of the participants Diverse: provide opportunities for traditionally under-represented populations to participate Accessible: provide multiple “portals” for public participation

51. Regional Growth Plan What will the public process be like? How can I participate? Some things you will be doing….. WHAT DO WE VALUE MOST ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY? VISIONING: WHAT TYPE OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENT SCENARIO BEST ACHIEVES OUR VISION? SCENARIO BUILDING: ACTION PLANNING: HOW DO WE GET THERE FROM HERE? WHERE DO WE START? WHO WILL LEAD IT? WHERE WILL THE RESOURCES COME FROM?

52. Regional Growth Plan What will the plan address? EVERYTHING that is critical to the livability and long-term prosperity of our region ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION TRANSPORTATION HISTORY/CULTURAL IDENTITY ENVIRONMENT ENERGY HOUSING RECREATION BEYOND TRANSPORTATION & LAND USE

53. Regional Growth Plan 2 – 3 years How long will it take? What organizations are currently involved in the project? Foundations: Benwood, Community Foundation, Lyndhurst, Maclellan Local Governments: City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Whitfield County, Cleveland Planning Organizations: Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, Regional Planning Agency/CHCNGA TPO, Southeast TN Development District Business Organizations: Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, Dalton Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Chamber of Commerce

55. Build on collaboration with TDOT

56. Integration of land use and transportation needs

57. Visual representations of future land use scenarios within the corridorEnterprise South Project Lead: Kelly Martin, Senior Planner Lead Dept. Director: Melissa Taylor

59. Facilities Assessment

60. Recommendations

61. Apply for Federal & State grantsProject Lead: Karen Rennich, Deputy Director and Melissa Taylor, Director of Strategic Long-Range Planning

63. Integrated/connected multimodal systesm

64. Land use policies and practices that support transit (density-oriented development)

65. Options for local transit funding for transportation

66. Other types of mass transit are operating (high-speed rail, light rail, bus rapid transit)

67. Performance-based planning (setting targets for VMT reduction)

68. Linking transit to economic development and quality of life objectivesProject Lead: Melissa Taylor, Director of Strategic Long-Range Planning

70. Plan implementation takes the commitment and leadership of people, time and resources