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T T own of Coeymans own of Coeymans T T own of Coeymans own of Coeymans Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Introductions Introductions Laberge Group Benjamin H. Syden, AICP Director of

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Introductions Introductions

Laberge Group

Benjamin H. Syden, AICP Director of Planning and Community Development Stephanie L. Baron, AICP Senior Planner

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  • Introductions
  • What is a Comprehensive Plan? Why do a Plan?
  • Overview of Planning Process
  • Components of a Comprehensive Plan
  • Why is Public Participation Necessary?
  • Project History
  • Efforts to Obtain Funding for the Plan
  • Community Profile: Understanding Who You Are

Presentation Outline

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Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan A Comprehensive Plan is a written document that identifies and established the goals, objectives, principals, policies, standards, and strategies to guide the future growth and development of the community.

What is a Comprehensive Plan?

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Why Prepare a Comprehensive Plan?

  • To Establish a Community Vision
  • To Gain an Understanding of your Assets and Liabilities
  • To Protect Important Natural and Cultural Resources
  • To Improve Economic Conditions
  • To Provide Direction to Governmental Agencies
  • To Improve Access to Financial and Technical Assistance

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Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Phase I Project Initiation Phase II Issue Identification, Data Collection and Analysis, Public Participation Phase III Develop Goals and Objectives Phase IV Plan Development

Overview of Planning Process

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Components of a Comprehensive Plan

  • Plan Introduction
  • Community Profile
  • Goals and Recommendations
  • Implementation Strategy
  • Maps and Graphics
  • Appendix / Supporting Material

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Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Involving community members in the planning process from an early date allows them to identify more closely with the process and the Plan, which is necessary for successful project implementation. Public participation includes public meetings & workshops, stakeholder interviews and surveys. Obtaining feedback from the public will allow the Advisory Committee to better understand the Town’s assets and liabilities.

Why is Public Participation Necessary?

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The Comprehensive Plan is YOUR plan, not the consultants, and will serve as a guide to future public and private decisions. It will be based upon the values and concerns of residents, business owners, and public officials in the Town of Coeymans.

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Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan May 2005 - Kick Off Meeting June 2005 - Stakeholder Interviews July 2005 - Assets & Liabilities Community Workshop

Project History

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  • 2005 Application to the Hudson River Valley

Greenway Communities Grant - Awarded $7,500.

  • 2005 Application to the Governor’s Office for

Small Cities Technical Assistance Grant. Not Announced yet.

Efforts to Obtain Funding for the Comprehensive Plan

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Community Profile: Understanding Who You Are

Town of Coeymans Population by Age

0-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65-84 85+ 1%

0-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65-84 85+ 11% 23% 29% 13% 23%

Age Group

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Town of Coeymans Population Trends 1990 - 2009

8,167 8,335 8,158 8,151 8,163 8,050 8,100 8,150 8,200 8,250 8,300 8,350 1990 2000 2003 2005 2010 Census Year Population

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MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN 2000

$47,127 $43,160 $43,582 $41,000 $42,000 $43,000 $44,000 $45,000 $46,000 $47,000 $48,000 INCOME Median HH -2000 $47,127 $43,160 $43,582 Tow n of Coeymans Albany County New York State

$47,127 $43,160 $43,582

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Assets & L iabilities Wor kshop

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What ar e Assets? Factors or resources (people, places,

  • rganizations, community events, businesses,

infrastructure, location, regional setting, history, cultural resources, etc.) that help make the community desirable as a place to live, work and raise a family.

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Questions to Consider

  • What are Coeymans’ Strengths?
  • What does the community have to offer?
  • What attracts visitors or seasonal

residents?

  • What is Coeymans known for?
  • What makes Coeymans a great place to

live? To work? To play?

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What ar e L iabilities? Factors or stumbling blocks that detract from the present or future success of the community.

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Questions to Consider

  • What are Coeymans’ weaknesses?
  • What are some of the biggest problems

facing the Town?

  • What is getting in the way of economic

growth?

  • What would you like to change?

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  • Break into small groups.
  • Free flow of ideas without judgment or

debate.

  • Use post-its to write down items.
  • Display all the post-its on a wall or table.
  • Group common themes or ideas together.

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  • Each individual scores each idea,

5 = High 1 = Low.

  • Add up the score to arrive at the top five

ideas, points or issues.

  • List the top five ideas on flip chart paper.
  • Appoint someone to present the results.

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E xample

Location near I-90 Asset/Liability 5 2 5 1 Individual Ranking Total Score = 13 Group Ranking

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  • Break into groups - 5 minutes
  • Discuss Assets & Liabilities - 25 minutes
  • Tally Scores and Rank - 5 minutes
  • Presentation of Group Rankings - 30 minutes
  • Wrap Up - 20 minutes

T ime Sc hedule

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Thank You!