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Greater Washington 2050

Greater Washington 2050. COG’s A Regional Action Plan for the 21 st Century. PLANNING EVOLUTION:. 18 th Century. 20 th Century. 21 th Century. 1998 TPB’s Vision. PLANNING EVOLUTION:. 2002 Regional Activity Centers. Why plan for 2050?. 2 million more people by 2050.

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Greater Washington 2050

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  1. Greater Washington 2050 COG’s A Regional Action Plan for the 21st Century

  2. PLANNING EVOLUTION: 18th Century 20th Century 21th Century

  3. 1998 TPB’s Vision PLANNING EVOLUTION: 2002 Regional Activity Centers

  4. Why plan for 2050?

  5. 2 million more people by 2050 Source: Chris Powers

  6. Private Sector Trends Urban Land Institute: Top 3 Development Trends Major Trends Mixed-Use communities Transit-Oriented Development Go Green 6 Source: Payton Chung & CNU Image Bank

  7. Demographic Trends 1990 2000 2050 2025

  8. THINKING BIG: • 2005 ULI Reality Check on Growth • 2005 Potomac Conference • 2006 Envision Greater Washington • 2008 Greater Washington 2050 Source: ULI Washington

  9. 2050SCENARIO THINKING Strategies for any future

  10. Higher intensity Better performing Arts Respect Clean Environment Recreation Transportation Choices Parks Safe Streets Emergency Preparedness Performance of Region Public Schools Easy to Get to Jobs Help Those in Need Access to Health Care Planning Walkability Good Jobs Higher intensity Lower performing Housing Intensity of Focus SURVEY FEEDBACK

  11. Livability Accessibility Prosperity Sustainability

  12. Region Forward • Goals • Targets • Indicators • Compact

  13. Regional Goals: Land Use Transportation Environment Climate & Energy Economic Housing Health Education Public Safety

  14. Accessibility Transportation Goal A transportation system that maximizes community connectivity and walkability, and minimizes ecological harm to the region & world beyond

  15. Sustainability Climate & Energy Goal Efficient public and private use of energy region-wide, with reliance upon renewable energy and alternative fuels for buildings, vehicles, and public transportation

  16. Prosperity Education Goal Make our region a pre-eminent knowledge hub, through educational venues, workforce development, and institutional collaboration

  17. Livability Health Goal Healthy Communities with greater access to quality health care and a focus on wellness and prevention

  18. TARGETS & INDICATORS 2050 2020 2012 Measuring Regional Progress

  19. Accessibility 2020: Housing + Transportation Cost in Activity Centers will not exceed 45% of AMI Capture 75% of commercial construction & 50% of households in Activity Centers Tysons Corner All Regional Activity Centers will have transit

  20. Sustainability By 2025 achieve 100% of Chesapeake Bay Water Quality Goals By 2020 All new residential & commercial buildings LEED Silver 2014 Regional air quality will improving beyond federal standards

  21. Prosperity Improve access to vocational training Median wage growth exceeds inflation

  22. Livability Beginning in 2012, 80% of new or preserved affordable housing units in activity centers Reduce bike/ped fatalities

  23. Compact The Greater Washington 2050 Compact sets forth a common vision for the National Capital Region at mid-century and the goals that define that vision.

  24. Public Comment

  25. Public Comment 393 Total Comments 154 - CSG Form Language 67 - NVTA Form Language 65 - Wash. Airport Task Force Form Language

  26. Revisions Based on Feedback • Improve mention of multi-modal connections between activity centers • Improve mention of green infrastructure open space & parks • Improve mention of airport accessibility, passengers, goods, services, & cargo • Clarify housing targets, define affordability, reflect rehab and preservation efforts • Include mention of regional geographic disparities • Decrease job growth & GRP targets based on historic trends • Revise air quality target based on final MWAQC approval

  27. Next Steps Virtual 2050 Regional Activity Centers Implementation Strategies Progress Reports Attitudinal Survey

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