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Community Strategic Plans A Sense of Place and a Sustainable Future

Community Strategic Plans A Sense of Place and a Sustainable Future. Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners 2006/07 Planning Process March 2, 2005. Agenda. Mandated responsibilities and services Beyond mandates - transition to a more holistic approach

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Community Strategic Plans A Sense of Place and a Sustainable Future

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  1. Community Strategic PlansA Sense of Place and a Sustainable Future Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners 2006/07 Planning Process March 2, 2005

  2. Agenda • Mandated responsibilities and services • Beyond mandates - transition to a more holistic approach • Community leadership - partners, systems and forums • Assessment of community needs • Community Impact

  3. Community of Interest Land Use Transpor- tation Intergov’t Cooperation Sewer &Water Agriculture Horticulture A Sense of Place & Sustainable Future Housing Parks & Recreation Health Historic Preserva- tion Separate Presentations Natural Resources Emergency Prepared- ness Solid Waste Economic Develop.

  4. Mandated Services and Local Priorities • Environment • Parks and Recreation • Economic Development • Water, Sewer, and Development Services • Transportation • Land Use

  5. Mandated Services and Local Priorities Environment: • Water Management • Drain Construction and Improvement Projects • Drain and Lake Operations and Maintenance • Develop and Implement Federal Storm Water Permit • Implement “Total Maximum Daily Loads” Mandate • Watershed Management Plans • Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control • Pollution Prevention • Illicit Discharge Correction • Invasive Species

  6. Mandated Services and Local Priorities Environment (cont’d): • Natural Areas Preservation • Solid Waste • Landfill Management • Home Toxics • Waste Knot • Lake Management • Sanitation • Restaurants • Group Homes and Mobile Home Communities • Public Pools and Beaches • Communicable Disease • Serve Safe (Food Safety)

  7. Mandated Services and Local Priorities Parks and Recreation: • Acquisition, Development and Operation of County Park System • County-wide Trail System • Natural Areas Preservation Economic Development: • Brownfield Redevelopment • Workforce Development • Adult and Youth Training • Dislocated Worker Job Assistance • Welfare to Work • Corporate Services

  8. Mandated Services and Local Priorities Water, Sewer and Development Services: • Local Government Water and Sewer Systems • Development Plan Review and Inspections • On-site Water and Sewer Systems • Time-of-Sale Program Transportation: • Planning, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of County Road System • Transit • Non-Motorized Systems

  9. Mandated Services and Local Priorities Land Use: • Local Plan and Plan Amendment Reviews • County Comprehensive Plan • Historic Districts • Watershed Management Plans • Agriculture and Horticulture • PA 116 • Citizen Planner Education Program • Development Reviews

  10. Beyond Mandates Transition to a more holistic approach

  11. Community Vision A Sense of Place and a Sustainable Future

  12. Broad Community of InterestRequires a Systems Approach Land Use Transpor- tation Intergov’t Cooperation Sewer &Water Agriculture Horticulture A Sense of Place & Sustainable Future Housing Parks & Recreation Health Historic Preserva- tion Natural Resources Emergency Prepared- ness Solid Waste Economic Develop.

  13. Community Leadership Partners, systems and forums

  14. State & Federal Michigan Department of Transportation Michigan Department of Agriculture Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Michigan Department of Natural Resources Michigan Family Independence Agency Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Development Environmental Protection Agency Food and Drug Administration Center for Disease Control Community Partners

  15. Cities, Townships & Villages County Departments County Road Commission Washtenaw Area Transportation Study School Districts and Universities Michigan Townships Association Workforce Development Board Community Partners Local Governments and Agencies • Local Recreation Departments • Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority • Neighboring Communities • Washtenaw Development Council • Ann Arbor Transportation Authority

  16. Community Partners Community Members/Groups • Property Owners • Watershed Councils • Nature Conservancies • Land Trusts • Land Developers and Homebuilders • Recreational Organization and Enthusiasts • Sustainable Washtenaw • MSU Extension Councils and Volunteers • Commodity Groups and Business Associations • Chambers of Commerce

  17. Regular Partner Meetings • Regular meetings with Local Governments to review specific projects, local needs and expand partnerships • Storm Water Permit Intergovernmental Coordinating Committee – forum for sharing resources and information • Storm Water Permit County-wide Citizens’ Advisory Committee -secure public input on programs and gain wider participation • Community Partners for Clean Streams • Annual Local Government Planning Workshop • Extension Advisory Council and Local Advisory Councils • Regional planning groups • Solid Waste Consortium • Building Officials Group • Workforce Development Board

  18. Assessment of community needs Data-based decision making

  19. Assessing Community NeedsSurveys • HCMA Recreation Survey 2001 • WCPARC recreation usage and awareness survey 2003 • UM Detroit Area Study (land use and public services) 2002 • MSU Extension Survey 2001 • WCRC Community Profile Survey (rating of infrastructure by Townships) 2004

  20. Assessing Community NeedsDuring Development of Strategic Plans • Recreational Summit 2004 • Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public Hearings and presentations • Comprehensive Plan Public Hearings and Workshops 2004-2005 • Public Meetings on Watershed Plans, Permits and Projects • Agriculture Economic Development Conference 2000 • Report Card 2005 Joint Community Board Meetings • Public Workshops on the 2006-2011 WCRC Capital Improvements Plan

  21. Community Assessment ExampleParks and Recreation Develop a County-wide system of pedestrian and bicycle trails Purchase land for conservation Purchase land for parks and active recreation Develop more outdoor activities Renovate existing facilities Develop more indoor facilities Source: Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission Survey, 2003 Add new facilities to existing parks Relative Importance to County Residents % of Total Sample that rated these items “Very Important/Important” on a scale of 1-5

  22. Community Assessment ExampleComprehensive Plan

  23. Community Needs Environment • Preserve Existing Natural Areas • Protect and Restore Water Quality • Meet Federal Mandates Parks and Recreation • Recreation opportunities for all ages • County-wide open space/trail system Economic Development • Replace Loss of Jobs in Manufacturing Sector • Provide Workforce Development for Sectors

  24. Community Needs Transportation • Alternatives to the automobile • Coordinate road policies with land use Land Use • Coordinate Land Uses Among Local Units of Government • Protect the charm and uniqueness of Hamlets, Towns and Villages • Support agriculture viability • Revitalize downtowns

  25. Community Needs Intergovernmental Cooperation • Cooperation to improve services and reduce costs • County should expand its facilitation role

  26. From Community Needs to Community Impact

  27. Response to Community NeedsStrategic Planning • Parks and Recreation 2004-2008 Master Plan • A Comprehensive Plan for Washtenaw County 2020 • Watershed Plans • Plans to meet Water Quality Mandates • Report Card 2005 & Beyond • 2006-2011 WCRC Capital Improvements and Master ROW Plan

  28. Response to Community Needs Projects & Sustainable Structures Environment • Watershed plan implementation: governments and community groups • Drain Commissioner Education Partnership • MSU Education Plan: high risk areas in Stoney Creek Watershed • Annual Water Quality Report

  29. Response to Community NeedsProjects & Sustainable Structures Parks and Recreation • Youth and families • County-wide trail system Economic Development • Sector development (A2 Tech Central) • Sector-based workforce development strategies • Agriculture and food economy (Leadership Group)

  30. Response to Community NeedsProjects & Sustainable Structures Transportation • Capital Improvements Program: Multi-Year Plan for Transportation (WCRC) • Non-Motorized Network: Alternatives to the Automobile (WATS)

  31. Response to Community Needs Projects & Sustainable Structures Land Use • Regional open space systems (WMA Pilot that can be used by other regions) • Agriculture and food economy (Regional Leadership Group) • Watershed management plans developed before areas experience growth (Governments and Community Groups) • Plan amendment reviews (Expanded Review Group Planning, Drains, Roads, Parks, WATS)

  32. Response to Community Needs Projects & Sustainable Structures Intergovernmental Cooperation • Thinking and Acting Regionally: Formal Regional Arrangements for Public Services, Land Use and Natural Resource Protection

  33. Next Steps • Continuation of Strategic Planning Initiatives for Community Impact • Presentations to BOC in May to highlight Community Goals being proposed for 2006/07

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