The Curtis Project in Minnesota aims to connect transportation and land use systems through an action plan developed by the Connect Transportation and Land Use Systems (CTLUS) Advisory Committee. The plan seeks to promote reinvestment in the Twin Cities region through partnerships between the public and private sectors. It identifies strategies to raise awareness of regional assets, provide education through site visits and conferences, and implement tools to support sustainable communities where housing, jobs, transportation and the environment are connected.

1. The Curtis Project in Minnesota
Connect Transportation &
Land Use Systems
Reinvesting in the Region
An Action Plan to Make it Easier to Do Better
October 26, 2011

2. Connect Transportation and Land Use Systems
(CTLUS)
 Leadership through
Partnerships
 Led by the CTLUS Advisory Committee
 Co-chaired by ULI Minnesota and the
Regional Council of Mayors.
 50 members representing the private
sector, government officials and
electeds.

3.  The Problem:
(Re)Development is Harder than Ever
– Less Public Resources
– Constricted Capital Requirements, hRisk
 Why Now:
– Build Sustainable Communities –
21st Century Places
– Demand Shift –
Change in Market Preferences
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4. Intentional strategies to:
 Market our Region & Promote our Assets
 Create a persuasive narrative - economic
imperative of reinvesting in our communities
based on evidence, trend analysis and best  Connect Housing,
practices. Jobs, the Environment
 Galvanize the leadership and political will - & Transportation.
implement intentional action.
 Leverage strong partnerships between the  Support Thriving,
private and public sectors - support action Sustainable
strategies to create thriving, sustainable Communities.
communities.
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5. Action Plan
Outcome: Thriving, sustainable
communities that attract private investment
 Raise Awareness and respond to changing demographic
trends and market forces.
 Go Look
 Apply
 Implement Bold New Tool Box
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6. ULI MN’s Programs of Work
- Raise Awareness
 Regional Council of Mayors
 Reality Check  MSP Business Plan
 Opportunity City Program  Education Programs
 MN Housing Policy Tool Box  Navigating the New Normal
 MSP Housing + Transportation  Technical Assistance Panel
Cost Calculator  Building a Foundation
 Corridors of Opportunity  Urban Plan
 Locus/Smart Growth America  Young Leaders Group
 Regional Indicators  Digital Media
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7. ULI MN’s Programs of Work
- Go Look
 Mobile Tours
―Local & National
 National Conferences &
Forums
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8. ULI MN’s Programs of Work
- Apply
 Technical Assistance - best practices; work sessions
 Investment Framework
• Development Assessments, Prioritization, Development Tools
 Demonstrate Value Capture
 Corridor Wide Housing Action Plan Connect land use
& transportation
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9. A Bold New Tool Box
 Regional Goals & Resources
 Land Assembly
 Financing & Tools
 Local Government
(Re)Development Policy &
Practice
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10. Next Step:
Partner to Galvanize Support & Leadership
to Implement Action Strategies
Contact:
ULI MN
Caren Dewar, Executive Director
Caren.dewar@uli.org
612-338-1332
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