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Kick-off Meeting
February 4, 2015
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Major Goals
- Meet updated
housing and employment targets
- Incorporate and
relate to ongoing planning initiatives
- Refmect changes to
local conditions
- Improve usability and
Kick-off Meeting February 4, 2015 Major Goals Meet updated - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Kick-off Meeting February 4, 2015 Major Goals Meet updated - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Kick-off Meeting February 4, 2015 Major Goals Meet updated housing and employment targets Incorporate and relate to ongoing planning initiatives Refmect changes to local conditions Improve usability and understanding of
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GMA Framework
W A S H I N G T O N S T A T E G R O W T H M A N A G E M E N T A C T
R E G I O N A L P L A N S : P S R C + P I E R C E C O U N T Y
T A C O M A C O M P R E H E N S I V E P L A N
Z O N I N G + D E V E L O P M E N T R E G U L A T I O N S
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Local Changes
- Incorporate
initiatives
- Refmect
updated priorities
1 Health & Safety 2 Human & Social Needs 3 Economic Vibrancy & Employment 4 Education & Learning 5 Arts & Cultural Vitality 6 Natural & Built Environment 7 Government Performance
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Simplify & Streamline
- Opportunity to houseclean
- Say it once
- Focus on City priorities
- Use color and formatting to improve function
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Preliminary Schedule
January April July
2015
October December Plan Development Planning Commission Review Public Outreach Draft Plan Recommendation City Council Review
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Preliminary Plan Structure
- Core
» Required elements
- Optional
» Based on city priorities
- Stand Alone and
Related Plans
» Related supporting documents
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Glossary Community Involvement
(new)
Administratjon & Implementatjon
(new)
Public Facilitjes & Services Environment Design & Development Urban Form Vision/Planning Principles Introductjon Container Port Container Port Downtown Tacoma Neighborhood Arts & Culture Historic Preservatjon Urban Forest Policy Open Space Habitat & Recreatjon Environmental Policy Utjlitjes Capital Facilitjes Generalized Land Use Growth Strategy & Development Concept Transportatjon Transportatjon Housing Housing Economy
(based on current stand alone Economic Development Plan)
current updated
CORE ELEMENTS
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Stand Alone & Related Plans
Stand Alone Elements Related Plans
Capital Facilities (6-Year TIP) Economic Strategy Shoreline Master Program Human Services Strategic Plan Historic Preservation Program Utility System Plans Transportation Master Plan Environmental Action Strategy Subarea Plans Metro Parks Strategic Plan Tacoma School District Strategic Plan Watershed Plans Urban Forest Manual Surface Water Manual Public Works Design Manual Design Guidelines—Complete Streets, Streetscapes, Shorelines
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Approach
- For each element
» Data review » Policy audit » Preliminary policy issues/priorities
- Stafg recommended
goals/policies
- Planning Commission
recommended goals/ policies
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Goals & Policies
- Goals describe desired outcomes; provide
broad direction
- Policies support goals and provide guidance
for steps to achieve goals
- Level of detail can vary
- Key features
» Measurable » Aim for short and concise » Allow for options in future implementation » Avoid regulatory language
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Writing Policies
SAMPLE VERBS
Designate Establish Adopt Ensure Incentivize
1 Importance
High
2 Agreement
High
3 Information
High
4 Control
High Example Policy Example Policy
SAMPLE VERBS
Consider Evaluate Pursue Recognize Participate
Example Policy Example Policy
1 Importance
High
2 Agreement 3 Information 4 Control
In combination, trend toward low
SAMPLE VERBS
Should Promote Encourage Support Develop
Example Policy Example Policy
1 Importance
High
2 Agreement 3 Information 4 Control
In combination, trend toward medium
1 Is guidance on the policy important to the City? 2 Is there agreement about future policy direction? 3 Is suffjcient information available to establish policy direction? 4 Does the City have direct control over direction? Policy Questions
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Public Engagement
- Goals
» Build on recent outreach » Meaningful public and agency participation » Balance interests » Identify issues and resolve confmicts early » Comply with and exceed all requirements for public participation
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Methods
- 1. Community workshops
- 2. Speaker’s bureau presentations
- 3. Exhibits around the community
- 4. Fact sheets, FAQ & comment
cards
- 5. Boards & Commissions Forum
- 6. Webpage
- 7. Project identity and templates
- 8. Announcements and press
releases
- 9. Project contact database
10. Youth outreach
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