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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 08 28 Regular 300 Report Shelly Lauten U :\Docs\ Word\AGENDA \2006 Agendas\August\082806 _ COMM _Regular _300_ MyRegion _ Presentation. doc COMMISSION AGENDA . ITEM 300 Consent Informational Public Hearin Re ular x August 28. 2006 Regular Meeting MGR. /J-rIDEPT. , Authorization REQUEST: Mayor requested the City Commission to receive a report from Project Director Shelly Lauten of myregion.org regarding future growth in Central Florida. PURPOSE: This agenda item is needed to provide the City Commission and the Planning Commission with a report of growth expectations in Central Florida and to discuss what is any strategies this City should incorporate into the update of its Comprehensive Plan CONSIDERATIONS: Myregion.org is a website organized to develop a regional growth plan for Central Florida. Shelly Lauten, Project Director, of myregion.org will make a presentation to the City and Planning Commission to spur discussion regarding what if any strategies need to be incorporated into the update ofthe City's Comprehensive Plan. The Mayor serves on the Board of Directors of this organization and also on the Central Florida Council of Mayors. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Commission receive the report and provide staff any direction if deemed appropriate. Date: August 28, 2006 The attached document was provided to the City Commission by Ms. Shelley Lauten of myregion.org during the August 28, 2006 City Commission Regular Meeting, for Regular Agenda Item Agenda Item "300". How Shall We Grow? Creating a Shared Vision for Central Florida Winter Springs City Council Shelley Lauten Director, myregion.org August 28, 2006 How Shall We Grow? Creating a Shared Vision for Central Florida Central Florida Counties Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and Volusia 86 Cities Public, Private and Civic Leaders myregion.org- Phase 1 · About 3 Years · About 3,000 People Involved · About 300 Government, Civic and Business Leaders Regional Priority Areas · Economic Leadership · Education · Environment · Fragmentation · Quality of Life · Smart, Quality Growth Regional Research U .5. Population 1915 - 100 Million 1967 - 200 Million 2006 - 300 Million 2046 - 400 Million PennDesign Central Florida POPULATION EArpECTATIONS THROUGH 2050 Population in Millions Is this the Future we want? Population - 3,048,058 Developed Acres - 849,350 (16%) Population -7,218,000 Developed Acres - 2, 012,922 (52%) 4 "Environmental Jewels" · St. Johns Mosaic · Indian River Lagoon · Kissimmee Prairie · V olusia Corridor · Green Swamp · Wekiva Greenway · Lake Wales Ridge Central Florida Values Study Values Pillars 5 Central Florida Values Study Growth is the Concern Very related to growth 45% Exclusively related to growth Somewhat related to growth Not very related to growth Not at all related to growth 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 6 How Shall We Grow? Creating a Shared Vision for Central Florida Project Partners How Shall We Grow? Creating a Shared Vision for Central Florida Goal Create a 50-year vision for the seven-county Central Florida Region Outcomes Map and performance measures for 2050 Vision Policy Framework Lessons Learned Guide Implementation Plan Step 1 - Regional Event Mar 29, 2006 Step 2 - Community Information Sessions Apr/May 2006 Step 3 - Community Input Sessions May-June 2006 IStep 4 - Community Input Sessions Aug-Sept 2006 Step 5 - Regional Event Oct 13, 2006 Step 6 - Community Wide Outreach Jan-Feb 2007 Step 7 - Community Summit June 2007 What are we learning from our leaders and citizens? 25 Community Meetings Over 3,000 Engaged Citizens 8 What Principles of Growth Matter Most? · Preserve Open Space, Recreational Areas, Farmland, Water Resources, Natural Beauty and Critical Environmental Areas · Provide a Variety of Transportation Choices · Provide Universal Access to the Highest Quality of Education, Healthcare and World-Class Cultural Amenities · Encourage a Diverse, Globally Competitive Economy that Fosters the Development of Business and Employment Opportunities · Foster Distinctive, Attractive and Safe Places with a Strong Sense of Place · Create a Range of Obtainable Housing Opportunities and Choices Community Input Sessions Overall Observations · Participants realize "This is Not Easy" · Increasing density has met limited resistance · "Build Up, Not Out" has been common theme · Increasing population in existing urban areas is crucial · The importance of transportation choices is apparent · Preserving environmental connectivity is a critical issue 9 "How Do I Want My Community to Grow?" Update from: Community Input Sessions Choice #1: Do nothing; just continue existing development patterns Post World War II- Low density suburban sprawl with curvilinear, unconnected streets become the norm for auto oriented development. Open spaces are forgotten, sidewalks and streets are abandoned. Separation of uses by zoning results in every human need resulting in an auto trip , which causes traffic congestion. 10 If we continue existing development patterns: · Pro: We know how that looks and works · Con: We know how that looks and works Low density development patterns are expensive to service · The PennDesign study estimated it cost $90,000 per acre to provide roads, utilities and other services to newly developed land \Vith current development patterns. · Developing the 1.16 million acres of new land by 2050 would cost $104 billion. 11 Choice #2- Consider alternative development patterns · Which ones? · Where? · Who gets to choose? The Transect is a gradient of development types: Preserve Edge General Center Core Downtown Source: Andres Duan)'@ dpz.com 12 Alternative development policies · Should they be an option in your community? · What are the benefits? Reduced costs, preserved green space, reduced auto ttips if transit can be incorporated in limited high densiry corridors. · What are the tradeoffs? Higher densiry in some areas. · Bottom line: It is still a matter of local choice in Florida May-June Community Input Sessions · Each table designed its own 2050 development "look". · Maximum 100 points displayed by colored ';'new development dots". · These dots represented density multiples for purposes of the game. 13 How Shall We Grow? Creating a Shared Vision for Central Florida The choice of providing more density resulted in more green space being left in 2050. The choice of providing less density resulted in less green space in 2050. Green space dots were different sizes. Development dots were the same size. Different colors represent different densities. High Density Development Seminole County Composite Map Seminole County Composite Map NEXT STEP Creating Regional Scenarios Seminole County Community Meetings August 30, 2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Longwood Community Center September 25, 2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Lake Mary Please register at www.myregion.org 16 We've reached 3,000 Citizens We Have 3 Million to Go!! Encourage Your Citizens to Get Involved Step 4 - Community Input Sessions Step 5 - Regional Event Step 6 - Community Wide Outreach Step 7 - Community Summit Aug-Sept 2006 Oct 13,2006 Jan-Feb 2007 June 2007 Web Site: www.myregion.org How Shall We Grow? Creating a Shared Vision for Central Florida Web Site: www.myregion.org Regional Blog: www.HowShallWeGrow.org How Shall We Grow? Creating a Shared Vision for Central Florida Frequently Asked Questions We are at a moment of great prosperity and opportunity in Central Florida. The population of our region has grown from 400,00 in 1950 to 3.5 million today and we are projected to add an additional 4 million residents by 2050. What will the future be like for our children and grandchildren? Will they enjoy economic prosperity and a high quality of life? The decisions we make today will have a direct impact on their future. How Quickly is Our Region Growing? While the United States is projected to grow by 49% between 2000 and 2050, Central Florida is anticipated to increase in population by 136% Using current trend models, this population increase would result in the development of an additional 2,012,923 acres, including 610,871 acres of land that are considered environmentally sensitive. What Should We Think Regionally? An independent report commissioned through the Urban Land Institute identified that as Florida continues to grow, it is crucial to think and act as geograhic and economic regions, rather than for each city and county to make decisions independently. As we look to becoming a world-class region, we must build regional strategies that enhance our economic competitiveness and maintain a high quality of life for all residents. What Does the Florida Legislature Say About Visioning? The Regional Growth Vision is an outgrowth of the 2005 Growth Management Bill passed by the Florida Legislature that reflects an understanding of the sense of urgency regarding growth in the State of Florida. The Bill specifically provides incentives for cities and counties to conduct a visioning process, but also addresses the importance of viewing growth from a regional perspective. What is it Important for Central Florida to Have a Vision for Growth? While it is important for the 86 cities and seven counties in the region to have visions of how they want to grow, to reach the goals of being globally competitive and maintaining a high quality of life for all residents, it is crucial to create a shared vision that links that matters most to the citizens of Central Florida. The Florida Departments of Community Affairs and Transportation, along with myregion.org, the Central Florida MPO Alliance and the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council recongnize the importance of bringing together citizens in the region to discuss and debate "How Shall We Grow" over the next fifty years. Additionally, these organizations are providing the necessary funding for the the project. Over... Central Florida MPO Alliance East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Project Funding Partners: Florida Department of Community Affairs Florida Department of Transportation myregion.org Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Frequently Asked Questions ...Continued How Will We Develop this Regional Vision? The goal of this is-month project is to form a clear community vision and reach consensus on how Central Florida should grow over the next 50 years. It will include multiple inter-active community outreach presentations in each of the seven counties. These sessions will include the use of innovative scenario planning tools to provide citizens the opportunity to create a vision for the future that can have the support of all regional stakeholders. Who is Leading This Effort? myregion.org, a regional development organization consisting of public, private and civic leaders, will serve as the convening organization for this process. When myregion.org started five years ago, one of the first actions of the myregion Board after the development of the regional agenda was to recommend the formation of a Smart Growth Alliance, a partnership between myregion, the MPO Alliance and the Regional Planning Councils. The Smart Growth Alliance will serve as a "steering committee" for the regional vision, providing counsel and direction as we develop scenarios of our future growth. Finally, we have created a "Chairs Council", comprised of elected officials from the seven counties, who will help us make decisions about the policies needed to make the vision a reality. Will This Process Really Lead To Anything Significant? We certainly hope so. To build economic competitiveness and quality of life for the 21st Century, it is imperative that leaders from the public, private and civic sectors across the region build a vision of our future...and we must begin today. And, to build a vision based on what matters most to the citizens of the region, it must include significant input from both the citizens who call Central Florida home and the elected officials who ultimately have the ability make the vision a reality. Based on citizen input and leadership involvement, our goal is to build a consensus of what Central Florida will look like in the year 2050, as well as a clear policy framework that outlines steps that must be taken across the region to make the vision a reality. How Can Citizens Be Involved? This project is designed to engage a minimum of 5,000 citizens, elected officials, business and community leaders in the seven-county region. It will include three large regional gatherings, plus at least four community meetings in each county. There will also be an interactive opportunity for input and decision making through the myregion.org web site. All citizens are invited and encouraged to participate. Details on speCific meetings are available at www.myregion.org. How Shall We Grow? Creating a Shared Vision for Central F~rida What Principles of Growth Matter Most? Preserving open space, recreational areas, farmland, water resources, and critical environ tal areas Provide a variety of transportation choi Encourage a diverse, globally competitive economy Foster distinctive, attractive, and places for people to live Create a range of obtainable housing opportunities and choices Create walkable neighborhoods Strengthen and direct development toward existing communities Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective Encourage community and stakeholder collaborations Mix land uses Take advantage of compact building design Other 78.10/0 700/0 57.30/0 43.10/0 4 10/0 41.30/0 32.50/0 29.60/0 26.70/0 23.90/0 18.90/0 9.10/0 8.30/0 Based on feedback from more than 2,000 Central Florida citizens Central Florida MPO Alliance East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Project Funding Partners: Florida Department of Community Affairs Florida Department of Transportation myregion.org Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce How Shall We,.Grow? Creating a Shared Vision for Central Florida Community Input Sessions "Creating Regional Scenarios" Listed by County Brevard County Thursday, August 31, 2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Sand rift Community Center Titusville Lake County Thursday, September 14, 2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Puryear Community Center Groveland Orange County Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Associacion Borinquena (Puerto Rican Association) East Orlando Osceola County Tuesday, August 29,2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Osceola County Extension Osceola Heritage Park Kissimmee Polk County Tuesday, September 12, 2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Polk Community College Winter Haven Seminole County Wednesday, August 30,2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Longwood Community Center Longwood Volusia County Monday, September 18, 2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Daytona Beach Community College Building 110, Room 112 Daytona Beach Wednesday, September 20, 2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Florida Tech Melbourne Thursday, September 21, 2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Eustis Community Center Eustis Wednesday, September 13, 2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. The Hope Church West Orlando Monday, September 11, 2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Osceola County Extension Osceola Heritage Park Kissimmee Tuesday, September 26,2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Hollingsworth Ballroom Lakeland Center Lakeland Monday, September 25, 2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Lake Mary Wednesday, September 27,2006 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Deland Over., . Central Florida MPO Alliance East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Project Funding Partners: Florida Department of Community Affairs Florida Department of Transportation myregion.org Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Listed by date August 29, 2006 (Tuesday) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Osceola County Extension Osceola Heritage Park Kissimmee (Osceola County) August 30,2006 (Wednesday) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Longwood Community Center Longwood (Seminole County) August 31, 2006 (Thursday) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Sand rift Community Center Titusville (Brevard County) September 6, 2006 (Wednesday) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Associacion Borinquena (Puerto Rican Association) East Orlando (Orange County) September 11,2006 (Monday) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Osceola County Extension Osceola Heritage Park Kissimmee (Osceola County) September 12, 2006 (Tuesday) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Polk Community College Winter Haven (Polk County) September 13, 2006 (Wednesday) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. The Hope Church Orlando (Orange County) September 14,2006 (Thursday) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Puryear Community Center Groveland (Lake County) September 18,2006 (Monday) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Daytona Beach Community College Building 110, Room 112 Daytona Beach (Volusia County) September 20,2006 (Wednesday) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Florida Tech Melbourne (Brevard County) September 21, 2006 (Thursday) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Eustis Community Center Eustis (Lake County) September 25,2006 (Monday) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Lake Mary (Seminole County) September 26,2006 (Tuesday) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Hollingsworth Ballroom Lakeland Center Lakeland (Polk County) September 27,2006 (Wednesday) 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Deland (Volusia County)