Roundtable February 29, 2008

Kern Blueprint Process How do we want to grow? Phase I How do we achieve our vision? Phase II Kern Regional Blueprint Vision Values Principles Strategies Scenarios Spring 2007Fall 07Winter 08 Spring-Summer 2008 Community-Based Outreach

Kern Blueprint ProcessPhase II Roundtables Priority Principles Conceptual Strategies Fall 07Winter 08Spring 2008 Summer Outreach to Planners Local priorities and strategies Scenario refinement Refined strategies Town Hall Meetings Draft Principles Draft Priorities Roundtables Outreach to Policymakers One-on-one Summit COG Board Kern Regional Blueprint

Town Hall Meetings –Over 450 participants –18 meetings throughout the region –Recap Phase 1 outcomes –Draft principles and scenarios Community Presentations –City Councils –Community/interest groups Phase 2 Outreach Activities

Quality of Life Survey –1,200 telephone respondents –Attitudes and perceptions Roundtables –Process guidance –Technical review Phase 2 Outreach Activities

Phase 2 Outreach: Initial Results Principles: Approaches to Achieve the Vision

Use compact, efficient development and/or mixed land uses –Locate housing, employment, shopping, services, and transit routes in close proximity to each other. –Compactly built –Use space efficiently –Use attractive, sustainable design and green building guidelines –Easily walkable and bikeable Draft Principles

Use compact, efficient development and/or mixed land uses What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth? MajorModerateSomeNoneDelete 53%31%11%2%3% –Preserves small town character –Supports multi-modal transportation –Conserves resources and land –Focus on urban and downtown areas –Link to infrastructure improvements –Address safety concerns –Encourage mixed incomes

Provide a variety of housing choices –Develop a mix of housing types Single-family detached houses Townhouses and condos Apartments –Provide affordable options for everyone –Develop workforce housing near employment centers Draft Principles

Provide a variety of housing choices What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth? MajorModerateSomeNoneDelete 50%35%12%2% –Serve all ages, incomes, lifestyles and special needs –Link to workforce and economic development –Maintain and rehab current housing stock –Address safety concerns regarding affordable housing –Follow green standards –Acknowledge regulation vs. market-driven realities

Provide adequate and equitable services –Education –Medical Services –Public Safety –Recreation Draft Principles

Provide adequate and equitable services What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth? MajorModerateSomeNoneDelete 85%10%4%1%<1% –Supports long-term viability of communities –Expand medical services and facilities –Increase education standards and resources –Target youth and seniors –Keep pace with growth –Locate services equitably

Use and improve existing community assets and infrastructure –Focus development in existing communities –Develop or redevelop underutilized urban land (infill) –Enhance historic buildings and areas –Preserve and improve current infrastructure: Streets, sewers, water, and parks Draft Principles

Use and improve existing community assets and infrastructure What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth? MajorModerateSomeNoneDelete 65%29%6%0%<1% –Link to compact and infill development –Revitalize and redevelop communities –Preserve historic features and character –Uses public funding more effectively than building anew –Emphasize quality

Provide a variety of transportation choices –Offer alternatives to driving: Bike lane networks Sidewalks and trails Convenient local and regional public transit systems. –Design communities that support a variety of transportation options. Draft Principles

Provide a variety of transportation choices What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth? MajorModerateSomeNoneDelete 54%30%13%2%<1% –Balance modes, but link with land use practicalities –Expand pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure –Expand inter-city choices and infrastructure –Supports air quality –Expand inter-regional choices and infrastructure –Serve seniors special needs

Enhance economic vitality by linking: –Job training –Education –Future regional industry needs and opportunities Draft Principles

Enhance economic vitality by linking jobs, education, and future industry What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth? MajorModerateSomeNoneDelete 65%25%8%2%0% –Provide local jobs and training for local residents –Link industrial and educational development –Link to workforce housing and public services –Link to developing alternative energy –Prevent youth from leaving the region

Conserve energy and natural resources, and develop new alternatives –Conserve and protect air, water, mineral and petroleum resources –Encourage new energy resources –Design energy- efficient facilities and communities Draft Principles

Conserve energy and natural resources, and develop new alternatives What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth? MajorModerateSomeNoneDelete 81%13%4%1% –Link alternatives with economic development –Manage and conserve water –Use solar and wind power –Promote green building

Conserve undeveloped land and spaces –Habitats, waterways, natural areas, agriculture and public land –Protect military air space –Avoid encroaching urban development Draft Principles

Conserve undeveloped land and spaces What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth? MajorModerateSomeNoneDelete 62%22%12%2% –Preserve buffer zones –Protect habitats –Protect economically- important spaces: Oil fields Airspace Agriculture –Supports air quality –Expand inter-regional choices and infrastructure –Serve seniors special needs

Increase civic and public engagement –All community members –All levels and sectors of government –All interest groups Draft Principles

Increase civic and public engagement What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth? MajorModerateSomeNoneDelete 64%27%7%1% –Involve all stakeholders Residents Civic leaders Private sector –Emphasize early and frequent involvement –Develop solutions for the future –Enforce leaders accountability –Conduct transparent processes –Honor the communitys vision

Draft Principles Principle Major/moderate effect in achieving the vision and managing growth Use compact development 84% Provide a variety of housing choices 85% Provide adequate and equitable services 95% Use/improve existing assets and infrastructure 84% Provide a variety of transportation choices 84% Enhance economic vitality 90% Conserve energy and natural resources 94% Conserve undeveloped land and spaces 84% Increase civic and public engagement 91%