City of Jonestown
February 7th, 2017
Housing, Population, Land Use & Economic Development Planning Study | 2017-2027
Purpose of this Meeting
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1. INTRODUCE THE
PLANNING STUDY
Study examines housing, land
use, population & economic
development 2. ONLINE SURVEY
Take it, share it! Plus an
overview of what we’ve
heard so far
3. DEVELOP A VISION
Do’s and Don’ts
Short-term and long-term goals
Planning Study
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Population
• Population estimates
• Population projections
• Demographic profile
• Mapping with GIS
Housing
• Previous/current relevant studies review
• Inventory and forecast
• Census data
• Mapping with GIS
Land Use
• Previous/current relevant studies review
• Inventory and forecast
• Census data
• Existing Land Use Map and Future Land Use Map
Economic Development
• Data collection and analysis
• SWOT analysis
*The planning study is not a
construction document*
The planning study provides guidance
for future construction projects and can
help the city attain grants
Planning Study Timeline
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Fieldwork and data collection
December 2016
January 2017
Launch online survey
February 2017
1st public meeting Complete draft of planning study
March 2017
2nd public meeting/ workshop Close survey and analyze results
March-April 2017
Complete final draft of planning study Planning & Zoning and City Council approval
Online Survey
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271 responses so far
• 94% responded “Natural Beauty/ Hill
Country/ Lake” as their favorite thing
about living in Jonestown
• 72% responded that making FM 1431 safer
for motorists is a very important goal for
Jonestown
• 30% “somewhat agreed” that there is a
need for more diversity in housing options
• The vast majority of respondents would
like more restaurants in Jonestown and
prefer commercial development that
supports small, local businesses
• Good geographical representation from
survey respondents
Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Jonestown
Online Survey
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Q. 6 Is there a nearby city that serves as
a good example of how you want to
see Jonestown grow?
Q. 7 Is there a nearby city that serves as
a good example of how you do NOT
want to see Jonestown grow?
Develop a Vision: Core Values & Goals
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Natural beauty
Hill Country
Lake
Vistas
More commercial development
Restaurants/bars
Cafes
Grocery store
Cultivate small, local
businesses
Better parks and trails
Improve existing parks
More trails
Make FM 1431 safer
Pre
serv
e
Ach
ieve
Over-development
Preserve quaint feel of Jonestown
More industrial uses Auto repair shops
Avo
id
Develop a Vision
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“Things alter for the worse
spontaneously, if they be not
altered for the better
designedly.”
– Francis Bacon
11 Source: berkshirehousing.com Agoura Hills, CA
No development
on the hilltop
horizon
Development
allowed on the
hilltop horizon
Relationship with the lake: parkland, trails
or private
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Option: Preserve
some areas, develop
others
Option: Develop all at
low density
Develop a Vision: Density and Preservation
Maintain low
density, focus
commercial
development in
one area
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Develop a Vision: Parks and Trails
87% of survey respondents feel that “more or
improved public parks and trails” are an important
goal for Jonestown
Jones Brothers
Park
Veterans Park
Canyonlands
Trail
and
Fireman’s Park More activities? BBQ grills,
basketball court,
playground, etc.
Connect to more
destinations? Provide
connections from
trails/parks to destinations
(restaurants, other parks,
regional destinations etc.)
New trail/park or improve
existing trail/park? New
trail/park somewhere else
in the city?
Stay Tuned!
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Fieldwork and data collection
December 2016
January 2017
Launch online survey
February 2017
1st public meeting Complete draft of planning study
March 2017
2nd public meeting/ workshop Close survey and analyze results
March-April 2017
Complete final draft of planning study Planning & Zoning and City Council approval NEXT
More detailed,
hands-on workshop
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Thank you for coming!
Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Jonestown
Sophia Benner GrantWorks, Inc
512-420-0303 ext 324 [email protected]
Marilee Pfannstiel City of Jonestown
512-267-0359 [email protected]