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Planning Study Comparison

Planning Study Comparison. Consolidated Government Comprehensive Plan Guiding policy document on land use and development within the county. Joint Land Use Study (BRAC) Examines issues of encroachment that could adversely impact the utility of the military base.

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Planning Study Comparison

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  1. Planning Study Comparison Consolidated Government Comprehensive Plan Guiding policy document on land use and development within the county. Joint Land Use Study (BRAC) Examines issues of encroachment that could adversely impact the utility of the military base. Promotes compatible community growth that supports military training and operational missions. Regional Growth Management Plan (BRAC) Assess likely regional impact of influx of personnel on communities. Develop action plan to accommodate impact while maintaining quality of life for region and military personnel.

  2. Base Realignment and Closure 2005Regional Planning Update Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government City Council Work-Session April 22, 2008

  3. Why and HowDoes The Region Prepare For The Base Realignment and Closure 2005 Economic Development Opportunities Recognize The Economic Development Opportunity Joint Land Use Study Regional Growth Management Planning Simultaneously Incorporate The Consolidated Government Comprehensive Plan

  4. Fort Benning Impact Summary Economic Impact • One Of The US Army's Largest Training Installation • Premier Deployment Platform Deploying Soldiers, Civilians, And Units Anywhere In The World By Air, Rail, Or Sea. • Trains Members Of All The Armed Forces And Numerous Federal Agencies. • Trained over 108,000 Last Year • Armor School Will Increase Number Trained By 30,000 • Today, Fort Benning Salaries $110 Million Monthly • Today, Fort Benning Contracts $250 Million Monthly • Base Realignment And Closure (BRAC) and Other Military Structure Changes Will Generate $25-$35 Million More Each Month

  5. Regionalism is the Key

  6. Regional Growth Study Area

  7. U. S. Army Approved Growth Estimates(22 April 2008)

  8. Preparing For Growth Timeline(22 April 2008) Post Population Increasing (Oct 2009) Armor School Begins Pre-Positioning (Jan 2010) Armor School Large Movements (Jul 2010) Armor School Move Complete (Sep 2011)

  9. GrowthMajor Construction (2006-2016) TOTAL: $2.9B Sand Hill • BRAC/GDPR/AMF/MCA – $2.3B • $1.2B BRAC • RCI - $600M Kelley Hill Main Post Harmony Church Ranges / Training Areas

  10. Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority Region Preparing The Workforce For Growth • $2,200,000 Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (CAA) • Military Spouse Can Use To Train In Technical Skills • Applies To Spouses Of Ranks Private Through Sergeant And Lieutenant Through Captain • $100,000 Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP) • Simulation Technology Education Assisting The Defense Industry (STEADI) • Armor And Infantry School Research And Development • Modeling Simulation, Gaming Program • Local And Regional Business Requirements • Defense Industry Companies • $3,000,000 Governor’s Office Of Workforce Development • Chattahoochee Valley Community College • Columbus Technical College • Columbus State University • Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber Of Commerce, Workforce Development

  11. Joint Land Use Study Update Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority

  12. Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority Joint Land Use Study • Study Regional Encroachment Impact On Fort Benning • Ensure Military Missions Can Continue • Ensure Regional And Local Economic Development Can Prosper • Incorporate The Columbus Consolidated Government Comprehensive Plan

  13. Study Partners • The Joint Land Use Study is sponsored by the Valley Partnership and includes participation from the following entities: • Columbus Consolidated Government • Cusseta/Chattahoochee County • Fort Benning • Harris County • Lee-Russell Council of Governments • Lower Chattahoochee RDC • Marion County • Middle-Flint RDC • The Nature Conservancy • Russell County • Stewart County • Talbot County

  14. Public Process • Incorporate The Columbus Consolidated Government Comprehensive Plan • Work sessions with The Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority • Columbus Consolidated Government Participants: Mayor Jim Wetherington, Councilor Glenn Davis, City Manager Isaiah Hugley, Deputy City Manager David Arrington, Planning Director Rick Jones, and Planning Division Chief Will Johnson • Community Driven - Seven County Effort • Three Sensing And Information Gathering Sessions Conducted Per County - Approximately 400 (+/-) Regional Residents Attended

  15. Public Process(Continued) • JLUS Recommendations On Encroachment Being Prepared For Forwarding To Region’s County Staff By Late May 2008 • Incorporate Columbus Consolidated Government Comprehensive Plan • In The Case Of Columbus - Muscogee County: • Staff Will Analyze JLUS Information • Provide Detailed Recommendations To City Council • Council May: • Accept Recommendations • Modify Recommendations • Reject Recommendations • Hearings Are Conducted Per Each County’s Established Procedure • Web- based materials available for viewing and electronic comment form at:www.thevalleypartnership.com/jlus

  16. Regional Growth Planning UpdateApril 22, 2008 In association with:

  17. Regionalism is the Key • REGIONAL PARTNERS • Alabama Department Of Economic And Community Affairs • Alabama Development Office • Alabama Industrial Development Training • EDAW, Inc - Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) Partner • Fort Benning, Alabama And Georgia • Fort Benning Futures Partnership • Georgia Department Of Community Affairs • Georgia Department Of Economic Development • Georgia Department of Labor • Georgia Department Of Technical And Adult Education • Georgia Quick Start • Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee • Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber Of Commerce • Lee-Russell Council Of Governments • Lower Chattahoochee Regional Development Center • Middle Flint Regional Development Center • Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) – Regional Growth Management Plan (RGMP) Partner • Seven Rivers Coalition • Southeast Alabama Regional Planning And Development Commission • Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority Fort Benning Growth Timeline “Coordination and Synchronization Continue To Be Our Greatest Strengths” Major General Walter Wojdakowski Commanding General,Fort Benning, Alabama and Georgia

  18. Project Scope - Region (10 Counties – 35 Mile Radius)

  19. Purpose • Assess the challenges and opportunities facing the communities impacted by Fort Benning BRAC growth and find solutions that address identified issues • Incorporates, as well as, augments The Columbus Consolidated Government Comprehensive Plan • Identify for the Region: • What regional growth will occur? • Where will it occur in the region? • Impacts to communities in region • Plans incorporated & coordinated • Public meetings • May-Jun 08: RGMP Overview & • Visioning • Jan 09: RGMP Findings & • Recommendations

  20. Project Scope - Tasks The RGMP will identify, prioritize and implement actions to accommodate the projected economic development and community growth through the following tasks that are described in the Scope of Work.

  21. Project Schedule – County View Core counties completed first On-going coordination & review to integrate regional approach 09 09 09 09 09 Schedule

  22. Questions??

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