1. ARC Board Working Session May 21, 2015 The Region’s Plan Policy Development

3. Policy Framework for The Region’s Plan

4. Policy Framework Guidance and Input

5. Competitive Economy Building the region as a globally recognized hub of innovation and prosperity Policy Framework Revisions

7. How Will Policies Frame Actions? Some Examples… World Class Infrastructure Policy – Prioritize transit projects in areas with transit-supportive land use, comprehensive plans and/or regulations Possible Plan Action – Give higher consideration in project evaluation for transit projects that meet this policy

8. Innovative (Competitive) Economy Policy – Support education leaders to integrate best practices, innovative programs to positively impact PreK-12 classrooms Possible Plan Action – Continue the work of the Education Committee of the Economic Competitiveness Strategy How Will Policies Frame Actions? Some Examples…

9. Healthy, Livable Communities Policy – Integrate consideration of social determinants of health into initiatives, programs and investment priorities Possible Plan Action – Use the determinants as a criteria in prioritizing projects and programs How Will Policies Frame Actions? Some Examples…

10. Upcoming Milestones for Policy Framework ARC Board Working Session Feedback: May Opportunities for Public Feedback: June/July ARC Action: August