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The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
WHAT IS PLANNING?
planning for the PLAN
planning for THE DREAM
WHAT IS PLANNING?
planning for EVERYTHING
WHAT IS PLANNING?
Planning for CHANGE
WHAT IS PLANNING?
• creates an inspiring vision – what is in it for me?
• engages “change makers”
• makes informed, strategic choices
• utilizes synergy and leveraging
• focuses on action and results
WHAT DOES THE REGIONAL PLANNING
AGENCY DO?
RPA MISSION
To create a comprehensive vision and guide for the community that enhances quality of life by integrating growth with the conservation of resources.
This vision will include both short and long range goals and strategies that public and private community leaders can use to implement these objectives.
WHAT DOES THE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY DO?
Develop and maintain the Hamilton County Comprehensive Plan, and the Long-Range Transportation Plan (sets the long-term vision and direction for the future growth, development character and transportation needs)
Develop plans for large and small areas (area, district, community, neighborhood) that generally focus on land use, transportation and urban design issues/opportunities
Provide research analysis and modeling tools to inform the public or to support public decision-making
Develop zoning/subdivision regulatory tools to promote land development practices that achieve public policy goals
Review rezoning/subdivision/special permit requests
HOW DO WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION?
WHERE DOES RPA PROVIDE PLANNING SERVICES?
• The Regional Planning Agency (RPA) is a joint agency of the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County, and provide support planning services to Collegedale, East Ridge, Lakesite, Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Red Bank, Ridgeside, Soddy-Daisy, and Walden
• We also staff the Chattanooga-Hamilton County/North Georgia Transportation Planning Organization
what does the RPA staff do?
PLAN
ANALYZE
FACILITATE
REVIEW
Achieve CommunityGoals
Quality of Life Economic Vitality Public Health
TRANSPORTATION
LAND USE
URBAN DESIGN
Background – Why do we need a Gateway Plan for Moccasin Bend?
Early Vision: Tennessee Riverpark Master Plan, 1985
“it would be a sparkling 25 mile necklace” 2 key anchors: “River’s Bend” and Moccasin Bend
First Phase, Fishing Pier completed in 1989
Ross’s Landing and the Aquarium “River’s Bend” completed in 1992
Coolidge Park Development and Walnut Street Bridge (1995-99)
Designation of 753 acres in Moccasin Bend as a National Park, 2003
21st Century Riverfront Development – Renaissance Park 2006
Stringer’s Ridge Acquisition, Spring 2011
Fullfiling the TN Riverpark Vision….
Fullfiling the TN Riverpark Vision….
Completing Moccasin Bend Park and connecting it to the Riverpark System
Connecting to our early history
Develop one plan that illustrates a shared vision for the entire area that will will help us guide future development, identify and design high quality public spaces, identify potential connections, and protect the integrity of our natural and cultural resources.
Where are we in the planning process?
2010 • City Council requested study (April)• Issued RFP for consultant services
(December)
2011• City Council accepted funding from
Lyndhurst, Benwood, and Office Of Sustainability (March)
• Consultant contract approved (April)
• Stakeholders Caucus Meeting (May)
• Public Meeting to present concepts (August 18)
• Finalize concepts and present at public meeting (October/ November)
• Present plan for adoption (Dec/January)
2012• Begin detailed designs for
Riverwalk, streetscape, etc.
What is next and how can I get involved?
GREATER CHATTANOOGA REGIONAL GROWTH PLAN
Why do we need a Regional Growth Plan?
1) Our region is poised for tremendous change…. Volkswagen, Wacker‐Chemie, Alstom and Amazon
Chattanooga has also completed the nation’s largest 100% fiber‐optic network, providing all homes and businesses in a 600 square‐mile area up to 1 Gig internet speeds
Chattanooga metro area has the largest volume of interstate freight through traffic of any metro area in the country
The region has also become noted for its scenic, cultural and civic amenities which are highly valued by its residents and area visitors, and a key asset to recruiting and retaining its major employers
Projected population growth for Chattanooga Metro Area: 166,000 in next 30 years
2) We are all connected to the same region. We all live, work and play in the same “regional playground”
Why do we need a Regional Growth Plan?
3) We have a rare opportunity to develop a vision and guide that reflects what we value about our region so that as we
grow, we can continue to enjoy our “regional playground” as a great place to live, work and play
Why do we need a Regional Growth Plan?
UNLESS…. YOU LIKE RISKING THE ALTERNATIVE….
"If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else."
Regional Growth Plan What does the area include?
6,300 square miles
Nearly 1 million population
16 Counties
3 States
Chattanooga, Cleveland and Dalton
Regional Growth Plan What will it accomplish?
bring the region together under a common vision and prioritized action agenda
PEOPLE: relationships/values/vision
rural
urban
young
citizenpublic official
business non-profit
government
old
TOOLS: connectnow to the future
provide community leaders with decision‐making tools and data that connects current decisions with long-term outcomes
Regional Growth Plan What will it accomplish?
Regional Growth Plan What will it accomplish?
ACTION: what is the NEXT BIG
IDEA?
identify strategic transformative project ideas that will significantly impact the long‐term economic, social, cultural and environmental well‐being of the region
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Regional Growth Plan Where are we in the planning process?
Currently in the “pre-planning” process.
What does that mean?
1) Securing commitments from the public and private sector to participate both financially and in-kind
2) Pursuing a federal regional planning grant
3) Selecting a consultant team to provide professional support and guidance to the process
Regional Growth Plan What are the next steps?
Oct. 2011: Select consultants
Dec. 2011: Secure all financial commitments
Spring 2012: Launch public process
What will the public process be like?Regional Growth Plan
Ongoing: from start to finish
Widespread: throughout the region
Informative: build understanding/awareness
Engaging & Fun!: promotes commitment to action
Meaningful: the final product truly represents the collective work of the participants
Diverse: provide opportunities for traditionally under-represented populations to participate
Accessible: provide multiple “portals” for public participation
What will the public process be like? How can I participate?Regional Growth Plan
Some things you will be doing…..
WHAT DO WE VALUE MOST ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY?
WHAT TYPE OF FUTUREDEVELOPMENT SCENARIO BEST
ACHIEVES OUR VISION?
SCENARIO BUILDING:
VISIONING:
ACTION PLANNING:
HOW DO WE GET THERE FROM HERE? WHERE DO WE START? WHO WILL LEAD IT? WHERE WILL THE RESOURCES COME FROM?
What will the plan address?Regional Growth Plan
EVERYTHING that is critical to the livability and long-termprosperity of our region
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION
TRANSPORTATION
HISTORY/CULTURAL IDENTITY
ENVIRONMENT
ENERGY
HOUSING
RECREATION
BEYOND TRANSPORTATION & LAND USE
How long will it take?
Regional Growth Plan
2 – 3 years
What organizations are currently involved in the project?
Foundations: Benwood, Community Foundation, Lyndhurst, Maclellan
Local Governments: City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Whitfield County, Cleveland
Planning Organizations: Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, Regional Planning Agency/CHCNGA TPO, Southeast TN Development District
Business Organizations: Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, Dalton Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Bonny Oaks Corridor Study
EnterpriseSouth
• Develop zoning strategies and polices to accommodate potential land use changes initiated by increases in transportation capacity within the corridor.
• Build on collaboration with TDOT
• Integration of land use and transportation needs
• Visual representations of future land use scenarios within the corridor
Project Objectives
Project Lead: Kelly Martin, Senior Planner
Lead Dept. Director: Melissa Taylor
Places for PeopleChattanooga’s Master Plan for Parks & Recreation Facilities
• Identification & Inventory
• Facilities Assessment
• Recommendations• Apply for Federal &
State grants
Plan Update PurposeThe goal of the project is to produce an updated comprehensive master plan projecting out to 2020.
Project Lead: Karen Rennich, Deputy Director and Melissa Taylor, Director of Strategic Long-Range Planning
Strategic Evaluation of Transit for 2040: Shifting the Mode Choice
Where to be in 2040, 2050, 2070?
• How do we position transit as a more attractive option for choice riders?
• Integrated/connected multimodal systesm• Land use policies and practices that support
transit (density-oriented development)• Options for local transit funding for
transportation• Other types of mass transit are operating
(high-speed rail, light rail, bus rapid transit)• Performance-based planning (setting
targets for VMT reduction)• Linking transit to economic development
and quality of life objectives
Project Lead: Melissa Taylor, Director of Strategic Long-Range Planning
Planning: Your Role as a Citizen and Stakeholder
Plans do not implement themselves
Plan implementation takes the commitment and leadership of people, time and resources
Planners have great expertise, tools and resources, but not all the expertise and knowledge that is needed to create a great plan
the Regional Planning Agency
Chattanooga-Hamilton County, Tennessee
April 7, 2011
www.chcrpa.org757-5216