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Joe Barris , PP, AICP Monmouth County Planning Board Coastal Monmouth Plan

Joe Barris , PP, AICP Monmouth County Planning Board Coastal Monmouth Plan Wednesday, September 10, 2008. Coastal Monmouth Study Area. Arts, Culture & Entertainment Centers (ACE). Redevelopment. Gateway Corridors. N/S Corridors. Rail. Environmental Centers of Activities (ECA).

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Joe Barris , PP, AICP Monmouth County Planning Board Coastal Monmouth Plan

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  1. Joe Barris, PP, AICP • Monmouth County Planning Board • Coastal Monmouth Plan • Wednesday, September 10, 2008

  2. Coastal Monmouth Study Area

  3. Arts, Culture & Entertainment Centers (ACE) Redevelopment Gateway Corridors N/S Corridors Rail Environmental Centers of Activities (ECA)

  4. Purpose of Coastal Monmouth Plan • Collaborative regional effort • Establish set of planning alternatives to manage growth • Create a vision for the Coastal Monmouth Region • Establish a policy framework • Adopt as an element of the Monmouth County Growth Management Guide • Submit for NJOSG Plan Endorsement

  5. Study Participants • Municipal Action Committees • Regional Stakeholders • CMP Regional Collaborative • Public • Monmouth County Planning Board • Maser Consulting, PA • Land Use • Traffic • Economic • Infrastructure • Public Outreach/Communications

  6. Public Outreach

  7. Status of Coastal Monmouth Plan

  8. Vision Coastal Monmouth Plan Economy- The CMR communities have been revitalized into vibrant, pedestrian friendly and sustainable centers of place with year round activity focused on tourism, arts, culture, and entertainment, natural resources and the Monmouth Jersey Shore. Housing - The CMR provides a wide range of housing choices serving all income levels including affordable sustainable housing. Regional Cooperation The CMR communities have engaged in an ongoing cooperative approach to comprehensively address regional issues. Environment - The CMR environment has improved water quality, reduced flooding, preserved and restored natural resources, expanded public parks and open space, and implemented sustainable development measures. Transportation - A multimodal transportation network provides alternative transportation options to serve the CMR in a manner that considers public safety, accessibility and quality of life.

  9. Planning & Implementation Agenda (PIA)

  10. Issues of Coastal Monmouth Region • Economy • Housing • Regional Cooperation • Environment • Transportation

  11. Economy

  12. Economy - Key Issues Redevelopment/Revitalization Address regional impacts of on-going and future local redevelopment and revitalization efforts Infrastructure Address long-term capital improvement planning for aging infrastructure Transit Village Planning Promote revitalization and planning around CMR rail stations Marketing Coordinate regional marketing efforts on multiple venues Sustainable Development Regional interests in sustainable development policies

  13. Economy - Strategies • Redevelopment/Revitalization • CMR Subregional Partnerships • Economic Development Program for Full-Season Economy • Monmouth Park Racetrack • Infrastructure • Comprehensive Long-Term Capital Improvement Program

  14. Economy - Strategies • Transit Village Planning • Transit Village Designations • Higher Density Mixed-Use Development around Rail Stations • Transit Station Revitalization • Fort Monmouth Redevelopment • Multimodal Improvements

  15. Economy - Strategies • Marketing CMR • CMR Strategic Marketing Plan • CMR Chamber of Commerce • Art, Cultural & Entertainment (“ACE”) Centers & Corridors • Environmental Centers of Activity (“ECA”) • Wayfinding Signage Program • Scenic Byways Designation • Sustainable Development • Green Eco-tourism in CMR Marketing Plan

  16. Housing

  17. Housing - Key Issues Affordable Housing Provide wide range of housing choices for various income levels and lifestyles, and address needs of elderly Artist Housing Provide artist housing to support ACE Nodes Sustainable Development Promote sustainable housing options Public Education Address public misconceptions of affordable housing Neighborhood Preservation Maintain unique character of CMR

  18. Housing - Strategies • Affordable Housing • Certified Municipal Housing Elements & Fair Share Plans • Redevelopment / Revitalization Tools • Innovative Planning and Funding Tools • Affordable Housing Options for Seniors • Elderly Support Program

  19. Housing - Strategies • Artist Housing • Artist Housing & Live/Work Units in ACE Nodes • Redevelopment / Revitalization Plans • Zoning Incentives • Funding Opportunities • Sustainable Development • Green Affordable Housing Guidelines / Regulations • Funding for Green Improvements

  20. Housing - Strategies • Public Education • Public Education Programs • Involve MCPB & Affordable Housing Groups • Seek Funding for Pilot Program • Neighborhood Preservation • Local Design Guidelines to Preserve Community Visions

  21. Regional Cooperation

  22. Regional Cooperation - Key Issues Shared Services Expand inter-municipal shared services and explore option to consolidate existing facilities / services Regional Coordination Provide mechanisms to organize inter-municipal / regional / subregional coordination

  23. Regional Cooperation - Strategies • Shared Services • County Shared Services Program • Pursue Funding Sources • Assess Feasibility of Shared Services • Assess Consolidation Options • Regional Coordination • CMR Implementation Committee • Fort Monmouth EMS Facilities

  24. Environment

  25. Environment - Key Issues Natural Resources Conserve, protect, and restore natural resources Infrastructure Resources Protect, improve, and sustain natural (Green/Blue) and built (Gray/Hard) infrastructure systems Resource Access Expand public access to regional natural resources Education & Outreach Expand public’s knowledge and understanding of local, regional, and global environmental issues

  26. Environment - Strategies • Natural Resources • Municipal Natural Resource Inventories • Critical Natural Resources • Inter-Agency CMR Committee • T&E Species • Rare Plants & Animals • Watershed Management Plans • Riparian Corridor Protection Plans

  27. Environment - Strategies • Natural Resources (cont.) • Coastal Ponds / Lakes • Habitat Conservation Plans • Comprehensive Management Plan • Wetlands & Waters Preservation / Restoration Plans • Dune Protection Ordinances • Balanced Beach Grooming Program • Exotic Plant & Animal Control Plans

  28. Environment - Strategies • Infrastructure Resources • Green and Blue Infrastructure Plan • Model Ordinance for Green and Blue Infrastructure Planning • Maintenance Plans for Hard/Gray Infrastructure • Municipal Water Conservation Plans • Stormwater and Wastewater Management Plans

  29. Environment - Strategies • Infrastructure Resources (cont.) • Improve Air Quality • Inter-Agency Dredging Committee • Emergency Evacuation Plans • Climate Change Response Program

  30. Environment - Strategies • Resource Access • Open Space Management • Fort Monmouth • National Guard Training Center • CMR Marketing Plan • Waterfront Access • Year-Round Open Beaches

  31. Environment - Strategies • Education & Outreach • Adult and Youth Oriented Workshops, Seminars, Lectures, and Field Trips • Environmental Curricula in Regional School Systems • Outreach Programs for Regional Parks and Open Spaces • Interpretive Programs at Parks and Open Spaces • Docent Programs and Docent Tours for Parks and Open Spaces

  32. Transportation

  33. Transportation - Key Issues Road Design Standards Congested Corridors & Intersections Bicycle Facilities Alternative Transportation Emergency Management Gateways Transit Service Improvements Innovative Transportation Ideas

  34. Transportation - Strategies • Context Sensitive Roadway Design Standards • Municipal Circulation Plans & Land Use Ordinances • Congested Corridors & Intersections • Comprehensive Transportation Studies • Improvements via Developer Agreements and Capital Improvements Program

  35. Transportation - Strategies • Bicycle Facilities • County Bike Map • Bicycle Facilities Plans in Municipal Master Plan Circulation Elements • Alternative Transportation Modes • Expand Red Bank Trolley Service • Shuttles, Water Taxis, Peddycabs

  36. Transportation - Strategies • Emergency Management • Emergency Response Planning • Coastal Evacuation Routes Study • Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan • Gateways • Regional Image • Route 66

  37. Transportation - Strategies • Transit Service Improvements • CMR Rail Service Improvements • Train Capacity • ADA Compliant Train Stations • Transit Facilities to Support Bicyclists • Vehicle Rental Services at Stations • Improved Parking Supply • Link Transportation Modes • Bus Transit / Bus Rapid Transit Service

  38. Transportation - Strategies • Innovative Transportation Solutions • CMR Implementation Committee • Transportation Improvement District (“TID”) • Quiet Zones • Traffic Calming • Wayfinding Signage Program • Sign Maintenance Program

  39. Next Steps… • Evaluate Public Comments on Draft PIA Strategies • Draft Coastal Monmouth Plan • Regional Collaborative V • Public Meeting for comment • Final Plan Development • Public Hearing

  40. Contacts • Marcia Shiffman, AICP/PP/CLA Project Manager @ 908.238.0900 • Joseph Barris, AICP/PP County Project Manager @ 732.431.7460 • Email coastalmonmouth@maserconsulting.com • Coastal Monmouth Website • Link through www.monmouthplanning.com

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