Community Goals Workshop Setting Our Vision March 2, 2015 Dunwoody Public Library
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 Ex Excerpt fr from om Vi Vision St Statement . . . 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 of life and ability, and prepares for the future . . .
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 Community Vision & Goals Needs & Opportunities Community Work Program Technical Addendum – Record of Accomplishments – Community Assessment by element
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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION H2 H4 H1 H3 1 PLAN UPDATE 2 STATE / REGIONAL REVIEW 3 COUNCIL ADOPTION 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 Dunwoody has a comparatively low Average % of average household size. Household Households Size with Children Dunwoody 2.39 48.5% Dunwoody has an impressive Alpharetta 2.73 61.0% population growth rate compared to Johns Creek 3.10 61.7% the county and state but slower than Sandy Springs 2.31 46.3% Alpharetta , Johns Creek and metro. DeKalb County 2.59 46.5% Atlanta MSA 2.76 49.2% Georgia 2.71 46.4% POPULATION, 2013 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year 13-Year 2000 2008 2010 2013 Change Change Change 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% Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Age Dynamics Dunwoody has AGE DISTRIBUTION, 2013 a comparatively 100% 7.1% 7.9% 9.3% 9.5% 11.1% 11.4% high proportion 12.5% 90% of 65+ and 25 80% to 44. 26.7% 24.8% 30.0% 25.4% 22.0% 24.3% 25.4% 70% 65+ 60% 45-64 50% 29.8% 29.7% 25.7% 32.3% 27.9% 36.3% 34.6% 25-44 40% 18-24 6.2% 6.2% 9.3% 30% 10.2% 9.8% 0-17 6.2% 8.2% 20% 30.9% 29.5% 26.1% 25.4% 23.8% 23.1% 21.6% 10% 0% Dunwoody, Alpharetta, Johns Sandy DeKalb Atlanta Georgia GA GA Creek, GA Springs, GA County MSA Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Race and Ethnicity Dynamics RACIAL DISTRIBUTION BY ETHNICITY, 2013 Dunwoody is on par 100% with Alpharetta’s 1.0% 2.2% 2.7% 3.1% 3.6% 3.9% 3.3% 5.2% 5.8% 5.2% 5.7% 5.6% diversity but 5.9% 10.9% 90% 3.4% 5.2% comparatively less 5.0% 13.0% 14.0% 5.4% 80% 22.4% diverse than other 70% 30.3% areas. 10.2% 9.0% 20.3% 32.1% 10.7% 60% Hispanic Other 53.3% Hispanic Black 50% Hispanic White 40% Not Hispanic Other 65.0% 65.1% 30% 58.1% Not Hispanic Asian 57.3% 55.4% 50.3% Not Hispanic Black 20% 29.7% Not Hispanic White 10% 0% Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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 35.0% $120,000 30.0% $100,000 30.6% 25.0% 26.6% $80,000 23.0% 20.0% 20.1% 19.9% $60,000 19.0% 18.7% Total Poverty 15.0% 16.3% Child Poverty $40,000 13.3% 10.0% 12.0% Median Household Income $20,000 7.1% 5.0% In terms of poverty and 5.8% 5.5% 5.1% income, Dunwoody is similar 0.0% $0 to Sandy Springs, lower than Alpharetta and Johns Creek, and higher than the county, Source: U.S. Census Bureau region and state.
Commuting MODE OF TRANSPORTATION FOR COMMUTE, TIME SPENT COMMUTING TO WORK, 2013 2013 100% 100% 4.2% 5.8% 7.6% 9.0% 10.2% 8.0% 5.2% 5.7% 4.7% 11.3% 11.5% 7.8% 6.3% 10.7% 12.0% 90% 2.1% 90% 6.9% 3.1% 4.5% 8.2% 11.7% 9.3% 8.9% 10.6% 11.2% 10.4% 5.6% 11.8% 13.7% 8.6% 7.9% 80% 80% 10.9% 8.7% 22.1% 26.9% 16.4% 21.2% 70% 70% 24.9% 28.9% 23.7% 60% 60% Other 50% 50% > 60 minutes Tele-commute 40% 40% 80.0% 79.4% 77.2% 77.9% 45-60 minutes 76.7% 72.4% 72.4% Public Transit 64.4% 65.2% 62.6% 30% 30% 60.5% 30-45 minutes 51.8% 51.3% 49.7% Carpooled 20% 20% <30 minutes Drove Alone 10% 10% 0% 0% Source: U.S. Census Bureau Source: U.S. Census Bureau Dunwoody has a relatively high Commuting times are comparable , but percentage of residents using public overtime, Dunwoody residents are spending more time in traffic. transportation, and many telecommute.
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 Imp Impact of of In Input Spoke to: • City Boards and Commissions Input from interviews is • Real Estate being used to help shape • Urban Redevelopment Agency community input • Mayor and City Council Members activities and inform land • Community Groups use and needs & • Development Community opportunities discussion. 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
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.
Project Contacts Jim Summerbell Jacobs Project Manager jim.summerbell@jacobs.com Steve Foote Community Development Director steve.foote@dunwoodyga.gov Amanda Hatton Public Involvement Lead amanda.hatton@jacobs.com
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