Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan

Planning and Development Review Department

What We Will CoverPart 1:

•Phase 1 and 2 Recap•Working Group Process •Roles•Best Practices•Strategic Directions Exercise

Part 2:•Defining Development Types•Development Types Exercise

Phase 1Project Kick-Off

Completed October 2009

Phase 2Vision & Plan Framework Development

CompletedMarch 2011

Phase 3Comprehensive Plan

Working Groups start now!

Imagine Austin Process

Moving Forward

Strategic Directions

Preferred Growth Scenario

Plan Framework

Prioritized actions

Growth Concept Map

Comprehensive Plan

Working GroupsMarch – July 2011

What Else Will Working Groups Produce?

• Implementation strategies and measures

• Contribute language, stories, and images

Brainstorming Prioritizing

Role of Staff and Consultants

• Facilitate• Provide resources and

expertise• Record and synthesize

results• Communicate to and

between Building Blocks

Guiding Principles

• Build on what we’ve heard from the public already

• Write it down• Passion and expertise

should be balanced• All viewpoints should

be respected

Task Force

After the Working Groups

Planning Commission

Working Groups

Public Forums

City Council

•Sustainability 3Es: equity, economy environment

•Creativity & Innovation

•Regional Cooperation

•Complete Communities

Themes to Keep in MindFrom the Plan Framework: www.ImagineAustin.net/plan-framework.htm

Today’s Exercise

• Values-driven exercise supported by appropriate data

• Develop a list of actions at an appropriate level of detail

• Actions should have a balance of aspirational and practical values

Instructions

• Icebreaker• Brainstorm ideas• Start by thinking &

writing• Different starting

points• Share your actions• Discuss• Keep going• Please print clearly

If You Need Help

Staff and consultants are available

Next Steps

• Results will be posted by Wednesday• Review and add new actions• Come to the next meeting• Think about the pros and challenges

Getting to the Growth Concept Map

Strategic Directions

Preferred Growth Scenario

Plan Framework

Prioritized actions

Growth Concept Map

Comprehensive Plan

Working GroupsMarch – July 2011

Today: Defining Development Types

By “Development Type,” we mean the seven different kinds of places where people live, work and play that are used in the Preferred Growth Scenario.

Industrial Job Centers

Infill Residential

Greenfield Residential

Regional Centers

Town Centers

Neighborhood Centers

Mixed Use Corridors

Mixed Use Centers

RC — Regional Center

RC — Regional Center

TC — Town Center

TC — Town Center

NC — Neighborhood Center

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NC — Neighborhood Center

MC — Mixed Use Corridor

MC — Mixed Use Corridor

IJ — Industrial Jobs

IR — Infill Residential

IR — Infill Residential

GR — Greenfield Residential

Development Types & the Building Blocks

What does each Development Type mean for your Building Block?

How does your Building Block contribute to the character of each Development Type?

What implications do the Development Types have for your Building Block?

Defining Development Types1. Review the current descriptions of the 7

Development Types.2. Start with the guiding questions3. Record your ideas

Next StepsStaff & consultants will revise the descriptions of the Development Types, reporting on any conflicting input

Some or all of the Working Groups will review the Preferred Growth Scenario in light of the revised Development Types and identify areas that need further work.