March 2, 2015 Dunwoody Public Library
Community Goals Workshop Setting Our Vision March 2, 2015 Dunwoody - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Community Goals Workshop Setting Our Vision March 2, 2015 Dunwoody - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Community Goals Workshop Setting Our Vision March 2, 2015 Dunwoody Public Library Tonights Agenda Walk-in/walk-out input activities Presentation Shape Dunwoody Project Overview Highlights from what weve learned so far
Tonight’s Agenda
- Walk-in/walk-out input activities
- Presentation
– Shape Dunwoody Project Overview – Highlights from what we’ve learned so far
- Small Group Discussions
- Regroup and Final Remarks
- How to stay involved
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
- Policy guide for future actions based on a shared vision,
including:
– Future land use plan to guide future growth – Assessment of needs and opportunities – Community Work Program to address needs and opportunities
- Requirement of State Law in order to receive certain funding
Our Current Comp Plan
- Prepared in 2010
- Has helped guide the City over
the past five years
– Decision making – Administrative actions
- Established framework for
subsequent planning efforts
. . . The City of Dunwoody preserves the past, promotes economic vitality, protects the residential nature of its neighborhoods, presents viable options as a place to live through all stage
- f life and ability, and prepares for the future . . .
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Why are we updating our Comp Plan?
- Incorporate new Minimum Standards for Local
Comprehensive Plans = New Format
- Account for changing economy
- Reflect changes in the community
- Prepare for new redevelopment opportunities
- Incorporate recommendations of recent planning efforts
– Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan – Parks and Recreation Master Plan – Dunwoody Village Master Plan – Georgetown/North Shallowford Master Plan – Dunwoody Sustainability Plan
New Format of the Plan
– Record of Accomplishments – Community Assessment by element
Community Vision & Goals Needs & Opportunities Community Work Program Technical Addendum
What will Shape Dunwoody address?
- Elements that will be the focused on as part of this effort
LAND USE POPULATION + HOUSING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Elements that are primarily based on the recommendations of
recent or ongoing planning efforts
– Natural and Cultural Resources – Community Facilities and Services – Transportation – Intergovernmental Coordination
Shape Dunwoody Timeline
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PLAN UPDATE STATE/REGIONAL REVIEW COUNCIL ADOPTION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12
H1 H2 H3 H4
1 2 3 4 Plan Document: Existing Conditions Update, Community Goals, Needs + Opportunities, Work Program, Policy Maps, Tailored Strategies
Assessing Where We are Today
- Input from stakeholder interviews
- Recommendations and vision of current plans
– Previous Comprehensive Plan – Sustainability Plan – Two LCI master plans – Master plans for transportation and parks & recreation – City budget – City surveys
- Demographic and economic
review
- Survey of existing land use
patterns
Key Demographic Trends
- Age dynamics
- Racial/ethnic composition
- Educational attainment
- Income and poverty
- Commuting patterns
Population Trends
HOUSEHOLD DYNAMICS, 2013
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Average Household Size % of Households with Children Dunwoody 2.39 48.5% Alpharetta 2.73 61.0% Johns Creek 3.10 61.7% Sandy Springs 2.31 46.3% DeKalb County 2.59 46.5% Atlanta MSA 2.76 49.2% Georgia 2.71 46.4% 2000 2008 2010 2013 1-Year Change 3-Year Change 5-Year Change 13-Year Change Dunwoody, GA 38,344 44,752 46,267 47,591 0.8% 2.9% 6.3% 24.1% Alpharetta, GA 47,086 54,830 57,551 62,298 0.5% 8.2% 13.6% 32.3% Johns Creek, GA 61,289 72,844 76,728 82,788 0.6% 7.9% 13.7% 35.1% Sandy Springs, GA 85,821 90,980 93,853 99,770 0.4% 6.3% 9.7% 16.3% DeKalb County 666,158 685,646 691,893 713,340 0.8% 3.1% 4.0% 7.1% Atlanta MSA 4,263,438 5,404,186 5,286,728 5,522,942 1.3% 4.5% 2.2% 29.5% Georgia 8,186,653 9,504,843 9,687,653 9,994,759 0.8% 3.2% 5.2% 22.1%
Dunwoody has a comparatively low average household size. Dunwoody has an impressive population growth rate compared to the county and state but slower than Alpharetta , Johns Creek and metro. POPULATION, 2013
Age Dynamics
23.1% 29.5% 30.9% 21.6% 23.8% 26.1% 25.4% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2% 8.2% 9.8% 9.3% 10.2% 36.3% 29.8% 25.7% 34.6% 32.3% 29.7% 27.9% 22.0% 26.7% 30.0% 24.3% 24.8% 25.4% 25.4% 12.5% 7.9% 7.1% 11.4% 9.3% 9.5% 11.1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Dunwoody, GA Alpharetta, GA Johns Creek, GA Sandy Springs, GA DeKalb County Atlanta MSA Georgia 65+ 45-64 25-44 18-24 0-17
AGE DISTRIBUTION, 2013
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Dunwoody has a comparatively high proportion
- f 65+ and 25
to 44.
Race and Ethnicity Dynamics
65.0% 65.1% 57.3% 58.1% 29.7% 50.3% 55.4% 10.2% 9.0% 10.7% 20.3% 53.3% 32.1% 30.3% 13.0% 14.0% 22.4% 5.4% 5.2% 5.0% 3.4% 5.6% 5.8% 5.2% 10.9% 5.7% 5.9% 5.2% 3.6% 2.2% 1.0% 2.7% 3.1% 3.9% 3.3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Hispanic Other Hispanic Black Hispanic White Not Hispanic Other Not Hispanic Asian Not Hispanic Black Not Hispanic White
RACIAL DISTRIBUTION BY ETHNICITY, 2013
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Dunwoody is on par with Alpharetta’s diversity but comparatively less diverse than other areas.
Educational Attainment
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, 2013
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Dunwoody is comparatively highly educated, with the highest proportion with a BA+
Income and Poverty
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND POVERTY RATES, 2013
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
12.0% 5.8% 5.1% 13.3% 20.1% 16.3% 19.0% 19.9% 7.1% 5.5% 18.7% 30.6% 23.0% 26.6% $0 $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 $120,000 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% Total Poverty Child Poverty Median Household Income
In terms of poverty and income, Dunwoody is similar to Sandy Springs, lower than Alpharetta and Johns Creek, and higher than the county, region and state.
Commuting
76.7% 80.0% 77.2% 72.4% 72.4% 77.9% 79.4% 8.6% 5.6% 7.9% 8.7% 10.9% 10.4% 10.6% 4.5% 8.9% 8.2% 3.1% 2.1% 7.8% 10.7% 12.0% 8.0% 5.2% 5.7% 4.7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Other Tele-commute Public Transit Carpooled Drove Alone
62.6% 64.4% 51.3% 65.2% 49.7% 51.8% 60.5% 26.9% 16.4% 23.7% 22.1% 28.9% 24.9% 21.2% 6.3% 11.7% 13.7% 6.9% 11.2% 11.8% 9.3% 4.2% 7.6% 11.3% 5.8% 10.2% 11.5% 9.0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% > 60 minutes 45-60 minutes 30-45 minutes <30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION FOR COMMUTE, 2013 TIME SPENT COMMUTING TO WORK, 2013
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Dunwoody has a relatively high percentage of residents using public transportation, and many telecommute. Commuting times are comparable , but
- vertime, Dunwoody residents are
spending more time in traffic.
Land Use
- 2008 Existing Land Use in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, being updated for 2015
- Residential made up 75% of the total land area, Commercial 13%, and Other 12%
- Only 16% of the City is zoned non-residential
Stakeholder Interview Highlights
Topics included:
- Effectiveness of City services
- Influence of Existing Comp Plan & Master Plans
- Transportation needs
- Opportunities for parks and recreation enhancements
- Appropriate development related to residents and economic
development
- Redevelopment opportunities and barriers
Spoke to:
- City Boards and Commissions
- Real Estate
- Urban Redevelopment Agency
- Mayor and City Council Members
- Community Groups
- Development Community
Input from interviews is being used to help shape community input activities and inform land use and needs &
- pportunities discussion.
Imp Impact of
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Input
Small Group Discussions
Group 1: Our City’s Identity – Unique Dunwoody Group 2: Meeting Our Basic Needs – Transportation, Infrastructure + Services Group 3: Balanced Land Use – What to Preserve + Change Group 4: Getting the Right Mix – Jobs + Housing
How to Stay Involved – What’s Next?*
- Future Plan Building Workshops
– Needs + Opportunities Workshops
- Thurs, April 23 (6-8pm), Location TBD
- Sat, April 25 (location TBD)
– Community Work Program Workshop – Open House – Public Hearings
- Upcoming survey
- Community event kiosks and input walls
* All meeting dates will be posted at the City’s website. Vis Visit it dun dunwoodyga.g .gov. Scroll to bottom of page and select “Comprehensive Plan – 5 Year Update” under Projects and Initiatives.