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Sustainable Communities Project Sustainable Communities Federal Agencies Shaun Donovan US Housing & Urban Dev. Ray LaHood US Dept. of Trans. Lisa Jackson US Envir. Protection Agency Livability Principles • • • • • • Provide more transportation choices Promote equitable, affordable housing Enhance economic competitiveness Support existing communities Coordinate policies and leverage investment Value communities and neighborhoods Deputy HUD Secretary - Ron Sims said, “Regions that embrace sustainable communities will have a built-in competitive edge in attracting jobs and private investment. Planning our communities smarter means parents will spend less time driving and more time with their children. More families will live in safe, stable communities near good schools and jobs. And more businesses will have access to the capital and talent they need to grow and prosper.” ENVIRONMENT Sustainable economic development Sustainable natural & built environment SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY ECONOMY Equitable social environment Sustainable Thurston Executive Director Lon D. Wyrick stated: “We believe TRPC was successful because of the remarkable regional partnerships and vision of our members. Our policy makers have long recognized that transportation, land use, and economic development are inseparable and must be integrated in the planning process.” sustainable thurston A community-wide conversation GOAL: To develop a vision for a vibrant, healthy and resilient future as well as the actions and responsibilities to achieve it. We’re not starting from scratch Did you know…. 40% of our built environment available in 2040 will be built between now and then? sustainable thurston Sustainable Thurston Timeline Phase 1 Initial Visioning & Stakeholder Engagement 2011 Panel, Market Studies & Survey Work Develop Scenarios Spring 2012 Public Outreach Phase 1 Phase 3 Phase 2 Establish Vision & Goals to Achieve Vision 2012 Scenario Planning (through models) & Strategies to Achieve Goals Develop a Preferred Scenario & Regional Plans 2013 Public Outreach Phase 2 Develop Preferred Scenario & Regional Plans with Performance Measures Public Outreach Phase 3 sustainable thurston Products Regional Plan for Sustainable Development Regional Housing Plan Sustainable Economic Strategy County-wide Planning Policies Addition of sustainability policy sustainable thurston Identify what SUSTAINABILITY means in our community sustainable thurston Figure out What it Takes to Get There sustainable thurston What we learned: Confidence in Participation o 59% of participants believe that their actions and participation as individuals can affect the planning process and future of the region o 83.5% think that working together as a region to plan for the future will lead to improved quality of life sustainable thurston What we learned o o o o o Collaboration and Cooperation is Essential Resources are Getting More Limited, Leverage Resources, Make Every Dollar Count Protect What Matters Understanding Choice Matters to Build Community & Neighborhood Resilience Everything is Related sustainable thurston General Values Quality of Life Health and Well Being Clean Air Clean Water sustainable thurston Values that are more Specific to Thurston Region Place Choice Local Decisions – Cross Jurisdictional Collaboration Natural Environment Opportunity Participation sustainable thurston Emerging Issue Areas Preservation of Rural Lands and Agriculture / Preservation of Property Rights Individual Rights / Community Rights Freedom / Regulation More Services / Fewer Taxes More Transportation Choices / Resistance to Growth and/or Density More Jobs / Less People More Local Walkable Neighborhood Businesses / Resistance to Neighborhood Density Vision Distinct, Livable Communities Pastoral Rural areas Resilient Small Cities Healthy Suburbs Vibrant Urban n’hoods & Corridors Dynamic City Centers …all supported by the right mix of transportation facilities and services. Build Options for: Places City Centers Rural Areas Corridors & Close in Neighborhoods Suburbs Small Cities And address other sustainability topics (i.e. energy efficiency, water conservation …) sustainable thurston Population and Employment Model Trends Growth is likely to continue: People are willing to drive long distances to live here High Quality of Life State Capital Joint Base Lewis-McChord Interstate 5-Corridor Regional Medical and Shopping Hub Relatively Affordable Historic high growth rates sustainable Demographics thurston Population Aged 65 plus Percent of population aged 65+ will increase We’ve already seen increased demand for senior housing sustainable thurston Steps Towards a More Sustainable Future CHOICES Our population demographics are changing The community needs places that work for an aging population Driving less saves money, and using less gas reduces the amount of energy we consume sustainable thurston Steps Towards a More Sustainable Future HOUSEHOLD FINANCES Saving on transportation costs is important for people on limited household budgets sustainable thurston Steps Towards a More Sustainable Future TRAVEL AND HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS Budgets are getting tighter How we travel to jobs affects our household budget The closer we live to work – the more we save on transportation costs sustainable thurston Steps Towards a More Sustainable Future COST OF SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Compact communities need fewer miles of infrastructure – such as roads and water lines – than communities that are spread out Compact communities are more efficiently served by services such as fire, medic, police and transit sustainable thurston Steps Towards a More Sustainable Future ACTIVE PLACES - SMALL BUSINESSES Housing in centers provides more customers for businesses Vital urban places and activities attract “innovators” who start businesses sustainable thurston Steps Towards a More Sustainable Future WALKABILITY Improve walkability in neighborhoods Locate housing in areas with access to goods and services sustainable thurston Steps Towards a More Sustainable Future HEALTH Obesity is on the rise. We need communities that are walkable. Walkable Communities enhance health 5% increase in neighborhood walkability linked to 32% increase in minutes of walking or biking (Seattle Study). sustainable thurston Livability Principles • • • • • • Provide more transportation choices Promote equitable, affordable housing Enhance economic competitiveness Support existing communities Coordinate policies and leverage investment Value communities and neighborhoods thurston Vision sustainable Distinct, Livable Communities Pastoral Rural areas Resilient Small Cities Healthy Suburbs Vibrant Urban n’hoods & Corridors …all supported by the right mix of transportation facilities and services. Dynamic City Centers sustainable thurston A lack of efficient alternatives to automobile travel disproportionately affects vulnerable populations such as the poor, the elderly, people who have disabilities and children by limiting access to jobs, health care, social interaction, and healthy foods. - United We Ride sustainable thurston What did we learn from the ADA? Communities that work for people with special needs work better for everyone! sustainable thurston Improving the Built Environment Strategies Use Universal Design Accommodate changing needs as we age Require Complete Streets Fix broken/missing sidewalks Improve intersection markings Increase Xing times Focus on people! sustainable thurston Focus on People – Cultural Competency Not just about language/translation Programs relevant/appropriate & effective no matter the audience What are the needs of various communities? Work directly with people! sustainable thurston Sustainable, Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Revamp coordinated long range planning processes Use Livability Principles to develop new $$ priorities Implement Housing + Transportation Affordability Index Enhance Comprehensive Technical Assistance Programs sustainable thurston CONTACT: www.sustainablethurston.org Karen Parkhurst Thurston Regional Planning Council [email protected] 360.956.7575