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Sustainable Communities Regional Plan

Sustainable Communities Regional Plan. Planning for Regional Sustainability. Region 5 Regional Sustainability Planning Kick-off Event February 23, 2011. Congratulations!. One of 45 regions funded to plan for sustainability

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Sustainable Communities Regional Plan

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  1. Sustainable Communities Regional Plan

  2. Planning for Regional Sustainability Region 5 Regional Sustainability Planning Kick-off Event February 23, 2011

  3. Congratulations! One of 45 regions funded to plan for sustainability …a new movement to think regionally, engage stakeholders, and prepare the region for the future

  4. Think outside of the “jurisdictional” box Bring together those who can make change happen Identify shared interests and concerns Account for and maximize positive impacts across sectors Assess and shape alternative long term futures But how? Regional planning requires a new framework for planning

  5. Regional Planning First regional plans completed in U.S. at the turn of last century Not just urban –promote economic prosperity andequity in rural areas

  6. Regional Planning Regional planning and development authorities established across the U.S. – both urban and rural …promote economies of scale for infrastructure and services, reduce competition, protect natural systems, enhance regional quality of life…

  7. In good company… Many communities are using sustainability to reframe collaboration at the regional scale Providing a regional framework for local implementation Complementing local plans

  8. In good company… Denver Regional Council of Governments 9 counties, urban to rural Existing regional plan for transportation and land use – added sustainability Voluntary implementation through Mile High Compact

  9. In good company… Long Island Regional Planning Council Urban to rural, disconnect between permanent and seasonal residents Key focus on Economy and Taxes and Governance – sustainable economy Extensive engagement with local jurisdictions on island

  10. In good company… Emphasize stakeholder engagement – regional conversation about sustainability “Sustainability Cafes” - What would a sustainable Denver region look like? • What principles should guide DRCOG’s policy and funding decisions to support a sustainable region? • What indicators should we use to measure progress?

  11. In good company… Capital Region District – Victoria, BC Urban center, with smaller communities and natural areas nearby Concerns about sprawl and transportation impacts Public engagement in assessing future scenarios

  12. In good company…

  13. In good company… St. Cloud Joint Planning District Sustainability Framework Plan emphasizes regional collaboration and leadership Provide information and resources for local implementation Extensive stakeholder engagement

  14. Sample Best Practice Areas: Greenhouse gas reductions Sustainable land use policies Energy efficiency Community health Recycling & waste reduction Healthy urban forests Sustainability education MS River water conservation Sustainable food systems/ practices In good company… Planning process led by 29 member Sustainability Committee Three ½ day visioning sessions Extensive discussions in 17 best practice areas • Engage range of interests • Implementation not “one size fits all”

  15. Good luck! Great models – only a few highlights here Take the time to define what is distinct Build “buy-in” through meaningful engagement – set the stage for implementation

  16. Good luck! Sustainability asks you to think broadly Account for present challenges, but consider what the future may hold

  17. Group Expectations Hearing Everyone’s Voice • Use Go-Around • Everyone has chance to speak once before someone one speaks twice • Respect others’ contributions • No side conversations

  18. The Process, how will we do this work? • Details by work groups • Multiple review and input by whole Consortium • Scenarios by the University of Minnesota • Ongoing information and education • Lots of positive small group dialog! • Having a plan for implementation

  19. Build the consortium, 100-120 people on 4 work teams additional 100 people on the broad consortium. • Kickoff the process, gather the consortium, Feb 23rd • Work teams begin their work , March 22nd. Five meeting of four multi-disciplinary teams to draft a plan.

  20. Round 1 full Consortium, December 13, 2011 • Review and input on first rough draft of plan. • Select possible scenarios to be done by U of M. • Identify education/information still needed • Education and Information offered to Consortium members. January – April

  21. Round 2 full Consortium, May 8, 2012 • Final selection of Scenarios • Review and input on draft plan action items and timelines • Review and input on possible Local/State and Federal policy recommendations • Review and input on possible funding opportunities • Round 3 full Consortium, June 12, 2012 • Final review and comment of Draft plan • Finalize Policy recommendations • Finalize funding opportunities

  22. Plan Finalization, full Consortium, August 14, 2012 • Review and input on implementation plan • Next steps • Celebration

  23. Cross-discipline Workgroups 4x35=140 members Advisory Board 25 members representing the Full Consortium HOUSING 35 TRANSPORTATION 35 LAND-USE 35 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 35 University Assisted 35 member workgroups EACH consisting of: 5 housing industry reps., 5 transportation industry reps, 5 land-use industry reps, 5 economic development practitioners, 5 from regional profile, 5 elected officials, 5 business reps. All Advisory Board members aremembers ofa workgroup Consultants: Housing: Central Minnesota Housing Partnership Transportation: R5DC Land-Use: 1000 Friends of MN Economic Dev.: R5DC Civic Engagement: Initiative Foundation & CERT Evaluation: EnSearch, Inc. Advisory Board 25 members representing the Full Consortium

  24. University of Minnesota RolePurpose of UM Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships • “To support sustainable development in greater Minnesota by directing University resources to address community-identified research, education, and outreach needs…”

  25. UM Sustainability Organizer Role • Build community-University partnerships • Connect community stakeholders with UM faculty • Connect UM resources to project • Support thinking across issues/work groups • Lead in assessing alternative future scenarios • Assist in policy development

  26. Connecting UM Resources & Research to Project Work Groups • Economic Development Work Group • UM Tourism Center • Transportation Work Group • UM Center for Transportation Studies • Land Use Work Group • UM Center for Urban and Regional Affairs • Housing Work Group • UM Center for Sustainable Building Research

  27. Realizing a Desired Future:Scenario planning • Document where we are today • Imagine where we want to be • Plan for how to get from here to there Identify driving forces Identify critical uncertainties Develop plausible scenarios Discuss outcomes and paths A Land use C C Pop. growth Economic Dev. Gas prices D B Transportation Mining Funding $ C Housing Today

  28. R5DC Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Project Is a Community Driven University Assisted Partnership Pursuing E2 Economic and Environmental Vitality

  29. People; Organizations; HUD Grant; In-kind Contributions If we have these resources

  30. And if we A) Develop a strategic road map and B) Continue our work on transportation, housing, land use, economic and energy issues Transportation If we discuss these disciplines using an inclusive and efficient process

  31. A Region of Sustainable Communities And become Then we will • Enhance the long term economic advantage for our region, for our state, for our nation ... • Improve efficiency and effectiveness of region-wide services

  32. The Logic Model

  33. Why do you want to be involved? • Because you will help shape the shared vision of the region at every level. • Because you will help improve our economic and environmental vitality – the balanced approach. • Because you will help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of region-wide services. • Because you will help bring additional resources to the region.

  34. Lets not be a victim of this recession. . . Or Future Recessions!

  35. Questions R5DC Sustainable Communities Advisory Committee Robert McLean, Chair Serving; Crow Wing, Cass, Morrison, Todd and Wadena Counties.

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