COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE P H O E N I X G E N E R A L P L A N U P D A T E Sustainability-Oriented Planning Process & Collaboration between the City of Phoenix/Arizona State University Sustainable Cities Network (SCN) Fall Valleywide Meeting October 20, 2010 Tricia Gomes City of Phoenix

COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE Current General Plan Sustainable Goals and Policies Sustainable Goals and Policies Implementation Trigger Implementation Trigger Paradigm Shift Paradigm Shift A General Plan is a comprehensive guide for all physical aspects of a city.

COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE

COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT EXISTING COMMUNITIES SUPPORT EXISTING COMMUNITIES – Target federal funding toward existing communities – through strategies like transit oriented, mixed-use development and land recycling – to increase community revitalization, the efficiency of public works investments and safeguard rural landscapes. VALUE COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS VALUE COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS – Enhance the unique characteristics of all communities by investing in healthy, safe and walkable neighborhoods – rural, urban or suburban. PROMOTE EQUITABLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING – Expand location- and energy-efficient housing choices for people of all ages, incomes, races and ethnicities to increase mobility and lower the combined cost of housing and transportation. EPA/HUD/DOT LIVABILITY PRINCIPLES

COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDE MORE TRANSPORTATION CHOICES – Develop safe, reliable and economical transportation choices to decrease household transportation costs, reduce our nation’s dependence on foreign oil, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote public health. ENHANCE ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS – Improve economic competitiveness through reliable and timely access to employment centers, educational opportunities, services and other basic needs by workers as well as expanded business access to markets. COORDINATE & LEVERAGE FEDERAL POLICIES & INVESTMENT – Align federal policies and funding to remove barriers to collaboration, leverage funding and increase the accountability and effectiveness of all levels of government to plan for future growth, including making smart energy choices such as locally generated renewable energy.

COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE This paradigm shift has allowed staff to educate and promote sustainable principles to the public via the village planning committees (portal) for the past 2 years Presentations were provided by experts on green building, public spaces, bicycle ridership, multi-modal transportation

COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED: LIVING DOCUMENT is monitored & updated annually ADAPTATION is anticipated & planned PERFORMANCE INDICATORS provide transparency, show progress towards goals, and indicate when/where adaptation is necessary IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY includes action items, deadlines, responsible parties

COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNITY Housing Neighborhoods Recreation Safety Conservation, Rehab & Redevelopment ECONOMY Land Use Growth Areas Cost of Development Economic Development (new) ENVIRONMENT Environmental Planning Energy Open Space Water Resources Natural Resource Conservation INFRASTRUCTURE Circulation Bicycling Public Buildings Public Services & Facilities NEW ORGANIZATION - reduces duplication, shortens document, creates more synergy

COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE How do we develop a Vision?

COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE Summary Results for Big Question #1 – What do you value most about Phoenix and why? COMMUNITYECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE

COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE Summary Results for Big Question #2 – Imagine Phoenix as the best it can be in What do you see? COMMUNITYECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE

COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE VISIONING WORKSHOP: Scenario Based Exercises

COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE BRINGS NEW IDEAS AND CREATIVITY TO THE TABLE, HAS ACCESS TO LATEST TECHNIQUES AND RESEARCH BENEFITS: DEVELOPED ACTIVITIES FOR VISIONING WORKSHOP DEVELOPED ACTIVITIES FOR VISIONING WORKSHOP – Identified conflicts among competing desired outcomes. DATA MODELING GREATER QUALITY OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LOCAL CONSULTANT - KNOWS POLITICAL AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT INTERDEPARTMENTAL COLLABORATION ALREADY IN PLACE School of Sustainability School of Architecture School of Planning

COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENTINFRASTRUCTURE TAKES LONGER ACADEMIC CALENDAR THROWS OFF POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT – Understands political ideology of Arizona; however may not understand direct political environment. CHALLENGES: LEARNING CURVE FOR COP STAFF AND ASU LEARNING CURVE FOR COP STAFF AND ASU – Additional staff time required for workshop practice sessions. INTEGRATING ACADEMIA INTO REAL LIFE SCENARIOS