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Community Kick-Off Meeting

Community Kick-Off Meeting. March 21, 2013. What to Expect Tonight. Information Presented Open Discussion Feedback Opportunity. Presentation Overview. Project Team Project History and Structure Project Purpose and draft goals Proposed Planning Process Next Steps. Project Team.

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Community Kick-Off Meeting

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  1. Community Kick-Off Meeting March 21, 2013

  2. What to Expect Tonight • Information Presented • Open Discussion • Feedback Opportunity

  3. Presentation Overview • Project Team • Project History and Structure • Project Purpose and draft goals • Proposed Planning Process • Next Steps

  4. Project Team • City Staff Dan Lindstrom, Planning Jami Harrington, Eco. Dev. Neil White, Eco. Dev. Bill Lockery, Planning Nic Sparacio, Planning • 20 Members Citizen Steering Committee comprised of - Nonprofit organizations - Business owners/professionals - Neighborhood Groups - Appointed officials

  5. Project Structure • Why do a redevelopment plan? • Effective ways to breathe new life into a aging corridor that is hindered by physical, environmental or economic conditions which act as a barrier to new public and private investment

  6. Project Structure • What is a redevelopment plan? • Broad document which guides the redevelopment activities in a project area • What does it do? • Establishes a process and framework for implementation of a redevelopment program Source: EPA

  7. Project Structure • A redevelopment plan does NOTestablish absolute requirements for the rehabilitation and revitalization of properties within the subject area. • A redevelopment plan is NOT a street reconstruction project.

  8. Area History • Summer 2009 • The City submitted several sites to the Veterans Administration for possible selection of a new outpatient clinic • Spring 2010 • University Avenue location selected • 2010-2011 • Agreements and plan approval • 2011-2013 • Construction • Initial stages of the University Avenue Plan • Summer 2013 • Opening

  9. Project History and Structure • Project Structure

  10. Project History and Structure • University Avenue Stakeholders • Businesses • Local-serving retail and services • Regional destination retail and services • Light industry, large employers • Independent retailers • Residents • Neighborhood Associations • Area residents at large • Lenders

  11. Project History and Structure • University Avenue Stakeholders, continued… • Real estate professionals and developers • Institutions • Medical care providers • Community non-profit organizations • Property owners • Larger and smaller tracts • Any size with infill or redevelopment potential • Lessees and renters • Elected and appointed officials • City Council • Plan Commission

  12. Project Purpose or Problem Definition • Create a community-driven, shared vision • Improve climate for existing businesses while attracting new businesses to vacant and underutilized sites • Leverage the existing private and public investment to stimulate future improvements • Strengthen interaction between the business corridor, adjacent residential, and UWGB • Create an environment that is going to be a profitable, positive, and a community asset for the long term

  13. Project Goals • Create a community-supported redevelopment vision • Create a plan that is economically sustainable for the long term • Create a vision that emphasizes compatible and complementary land uses • Create a vision for a gateway corridor to Downtown and the University • Capitalize on all the modes of transportation • Include a strong implementation component

  14. Proposed Planning Process

  15. Proposed Planning Process • “Down to the Data” - Four Questions • Primary Components and Flow • Project Timeline • Community Participation • Expected Deliverables • Process Commitments

  16. Proposed Planning Process • Four Questions • Where are we now? • How did we get here? • Where do we want to go? • How do we get there? B A

  17. Proposed Planning Process • Primary Components and Flow • Key Planning Tools • Data Gathering • Analysis of physical context • Analysis of economic context • Visioning • Visualization tools • Hands-on input opportunities • Draft Plans • Alternative corridor revitalization scenarios

  18. Proposed Planning Process • Primary Components and Flow • Data Gathering • Plan Making Corridor Revitalization Strategies Vision Statement Goals and Objectives Draft Reports Implementation Plan General Specific • Plan Adoption • Public participation throughout the process

  19. Proposed Planning Process • Project Timeline • 12 months (Feb. 2013 – Feb. 2014) • 12 Steering Committee meetings • 5 Public Workshop meetings • Length of project and work program driven by community participation

  20. Proposed Planning Process

  21. Proposed Planning Process • Community Participation • Awareness and Education • Website • Mailings/Emails and Posters/Flyers • Informational components of 5 Public Workshops • Periodic PC and City Council updates • Input • Business survey • Stakeholder interviews • Focus groups • Hands-on components of 5 Public Workshops • Decision-Making • Citizen Steering Committee • Elected Officials adopting final plan

  22. Proposed Planning Process • Expected Deliverables • Draft and Final Existing Conditions Analysis • Draft and Final Corridor Redevelopment Plan • Draft and Final Implementation Plan

  23. Proposed Planning Process • Planning Process Commitments • This will be a community-driven planning process • There are no pre-determined outcomes • City/Consultant staff are not in the “driver’s seat” • Listening and two-way dialogue are essential • All stakeholder viewpoints are important to the discussion • Consensus is the goal, but it may not be achieved in all cases • Market data will be used to test ideas but will not be the only factor in making the plan • Whatever the final plan says, it will include steps for realistic implementation

  24. Next Steps • Continue Steering Committee Work • Background Data Gathering • Business Survey • Stakeholder Interviews • _______ Public Workshop • Share background data • Gather input on opportunities and vision • Hands-on

  25. Open Discussion Your Questions, Comments, and Concerns

  26. Other Housekeeping… • Would you like to be on the email list for updates? • Please provide your address on the sign-in sheet • Do you have ideas for other large meeting locations within the local area? • Please let staff know • Please respond promptly if you are invited to participate in other input opportunities • Business Survey • Stakeholder Interviews • Focus Groups

  27. Planning Process CommitmentsPurpose/Problem Definition Your Feedback Opportunities

  28. Thank You! Look for this logo for updates on the process and upcoming events! • Project Website • www.green-bay.org • Public Workshop Schedule • May 29, 2013 • Citizen Steering Committee Schedule • Every 3rd Wednesday • 6-8 p.m.

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