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Confidence in the built environment.

Confidence in the built environment. Morgan County Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee 3 January 16, 2019. Survey Highlights. 373 Responses 37% - Rural, 34% -Suburban, 28% - Urban Priorities on safety, utilities/infrastructure, employment, education

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Confidence in the built environment.

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  1. Confidence in the built environment. Morgan County Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee 3 January 16, 2019

  2. Survey Highlights • 373 Responses • 37% - Rural, 34% -Suburban, 28% - Urban • Priorities on safety, utilities/infrastructure, employment, education • Want to maintain existing roads, connect to I-69, encourage new development • Funding priorities – existing roads, supports economic development, public parks and natural resource enhancement • Top words to describe Morgan County in 10 years – Growing, Progressive, Thriving, Community

  3. 2009 Vision The irreplaceable natural beauty of Morgan County is a haven from Big City life. As honorable stewards of the land, we will balance residential and commercial development with agricultural uses, and provide quality of life amenities and opportunities for all Morgan County Residents. To fulfill our responsibility to future generations, we will support sustainable development, promote a strong and diverse economic base, and deliver effective and efficient county-wide services.

  4. 2019 Vision Morgan County is a hidden gem within the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area. The county will grow and thrive by embracing its unique natural resources, while supporting steady, strategic and balanced growth that offers a high quality of life and promotes the long-term vitality and resiliency of the county. This vision will be achieved through participation between county leadership and the municipalities, as well as through regional participation.

  5. 2019 Key Issues Population Growth: To attract and grow a population base, there needs to be more opportunities for residents to want to stay and move to Morgan County. These opportunities are present within the housing market, recreational opportunities, retail and dining options and local employment. Economic Diversity: Historically, Morgan County has been attractive as a bedroom community for Indianapolis. While the county will remain attractive as such, this approach needs to be balanced with attracting high quality new employment opportunities and supporting existing business and industry.

  6. 2019 Key Issues Changing Transportation: With the completion of I-69 and proposed interchange locations on I-70, the local transportation network will be upended, creating ripple effects for county residents in where they live, work, shop and how they get around the county. Resistance: Previous leaders have resisted change to prevent the growth that several of the surrounding metro counties have experienced. This had led to lost opportunities for residents and employers within Morgan County. County leaders are now empowered to participate in regional efforts in ways that can promote the county.

  7. 2019 Key Issues Identity: Morgan County still encounters negative outside perceptions about the county. While residents and leaders view themselves differently, they must work to improve perceptions and show that the county is a welcoming community accepting of change. Intergovernmental Cohesiveness: There is an overall sense of comradery between the county government and municipal bodies within the county, however, there is no structure in place to create a dynamic and on-going conversation about a unified vision.

  8. 2019 Key Issues Environmental Protection: Morgan County is rich in environmental assets across the county, including the White River, large tree canopy, agricultural land, lakebeds/wetlands and rolling topography. Development needs to be limited in these areas if they are to remain assets and continue to a strong part of the county’s identity.

  9. Plan Outline Executive Summary Introduction – Reasons for plan and plan process Land Use – Update of 2009 map and corridor land use Transportation – by reference of Thoroughfare Plan Utilities – Update narrative from 2009 plan Economic Development – New chapter. Will touch on quality of life initiatives as well as other ED strategies Housing – Update narrative and recommendations based on inventory Environment/Natural Resources – Update narrative. Focus on tree canopy, steep slopes and floodplain related to development. Focus on specific actions. Critical Sub Area – More discussion on potential areas around new I-70 interchanges Action Plan – Goal and objective prioritization into short, medium and long-term steps. Identify top 5 priorities

  10. Land Use Review • Draft Future Land Use Map • Attempt to incorporate: • 2008 Morgan County Future Land Use • Mooresville Future Land Use Map • Martinsville Future Land Use Map • SR 37/SR 144 Future Land Use • Environmental conditions (floodplain, soils, slopes) • I-69 and I-70 access points • Changes from previous Future Land Use Map

  11. Economic Development Strategies

  12. Key Goals • Encourage intergovernmental cooperation • Support appropriate and quality development • Increase housing diversity and options in the county • Protect natural resources within the county • Protect right-to-farm and rural character • Encourage further quality-of-life improvements in the county • Promote a diversified and growing local economy • Encourage quality, non-transportation infrastructure

  13. 2009 – Development Policies • Agriculture: We believe in the use of planning and zoning to direct growth away from prime agricultural land while at the same allowing for flexibility in decision making • Greenspace: Greenspace is vital for Morgan County’s quality of life, and cannot be taken for granted. Greenspace must be promoted, preserved and planned for. • Housing: Morgan County needs a continuum of housing choices. However, the focus should be on more quality, mid-level and upper-level homes while directing multi-unit housing toward existing urban areas with infrastructure.

  14. 2009 – Development Policies • Manufacturing and Industrial Development: Manufacturing and industrial development should be confined along the SR 37 Corridor, SR 144 Corridor, SR 67 Corridor and Interstate 70 Corridor or – with infrastructure improvements – within easy access to those major roads. • Commercial Development: Large-scale commercial and retail development should be confined along the SR 37 Corridor and only minor commercial nodes be permitted in the outlying areas. • Community Image: National retail chains and housing developers – as well as local businesses and homeowners – should raise the aesthetic quality of their projects.

  15. Guiding Principles • To become a sustainable and resilient community • To preserve and protect prime agricultural land and natural resources • To grow and retain a population base • To instill a positive community image and encourage community pride and ownership • To expand economic development opportunities • To seize opportunities through: • Natural resources • Proximity to thriving destinations • Regional and intergovernmental partnerships

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