1. To Create Bristol’s Comprehensive Plan
A brief overview of the process + goals
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2. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN is a long-range tool to establish and guide citywide policy decisions over several years:
A unified vision and aspirations
The impetus for actions, legislation, planning, financing
A resource to help guide decision making
Integrates existing planning work
Integrates best and current practices
Highlights strengths, challenges and opportunities
Outlines specific goals, strategies and actions
Establishes priorities to devote its energy and resources
Inspires new plans and ordinances
Is created by citizen and stakeholder input
And reflects the community’s interests and needs
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10. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETAL CULTURAL
Considers that a Complete Community Functions in 4 “Realms”
ECONOMIC
ENVIRONMENTAL
SOCIETAL
CULTURAL
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14. Outlines Key Concepts and Themes That Support the 4 Realms:
LIVABLE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
INTERWOVEN
EQUITY
HARMONY WITH
NATURE
HEALTHY
COMMUNITY
RESILIENT
ECONOMY
RESPONSIBLE
REGIONALISM
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15. Considers Topics within the Key Concepts and Themes such as:
• LAND USE
• TRANSPORTATION
• HOUSING
• PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
• CITY SERVICES
• UTILITIES
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• URBAN DESIGN
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16. A Comprehensive Plan, however, is NOT
• A Zoning Code
• A Transportation Study
• A Policy on Affordable Housing
• A Market Study
• An Economic Development Plan
• A Branding Plan
• A Greenways Plan
• A Geologic Study
It rides above these things and provides the vision and impetus
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17. WHAT YOU HAVE IS RELEVANT AND WILL SUPPORT OUR WORK
• Ignite
• Long Range Transportation Plans
• North South Connector Road Plans
• Parks and Open Space Plans
• Greenway Plans
• Regional Comp Plans
• Downtown Plans
• Land Use Plans
We can focus on gaps and be strategic and action oriented.
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18. ROLE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
• Provide Vision
• Articulate the City’s aspirations
• Provide guidance on key areas of focus
• Guide Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations and Results
• Help create momentum and support for the process
• Establish the Advisory Committee
• Review and accept the document
• Own the plan and use it to guide city efforts
The process requires leadership support to be successful
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19. MAKEUP OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• Interested citizens
• Cross section of community
• Broad interests
• Leaders within the community
• Represent key interest groups
• Willing to participate
• Part of engagement process
These folks need to be dedicated to the process and own it
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20. ROLE OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• Represent and be a voice of your community(ies)
• Help guide the process based on your local knowledge
• Participate in the meetings
• Be part of the public outreach program
• Build community support and enthusiasm
• Review the document and offer constructive feedback
The advisory committee will be active participants in the process
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21. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT • At all stages of the process
• Empowered Advisory Committee
• “Plan on a Page”
• Public workshops using tools
• Web site updated as it evolves
• Civic leaders championing process
• City / CAC filling in the gaps
Need input broad as possible. Consultants can only take it so far.
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22. AN INCLUSIVE AND TRANSPARENT PROCESS
Creative and flexible to result in something meaningful for Bristol
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23. KEY DATES FOR THE CAC IN THE PROCESS
June 22 / June 27: CAC Meeting – Strengths, Aspirations, and Themes
July 20: CAC Meeting – ‘Plan on a Page’ Kickoff and Analysis
July 27: Community Workshop # 1 – Introduction, SOAR, Themes
October 19: CAC Meeting – Review/refine Goals, Strategies and Metrics
October 26: Community Workshop #2 – Strategies, Goals, Group Planning Exercise
January 11: CAC Meeting – Review Framework Plans and Implementation Plans
January 18: Community Workshop #3 – Review Frameworks, Policies, and and Implementation steps
February – March: Draft Comprehensive Plan Document
April 19: CAC Meeting – Document draft review

24. STARTING OUT WITH YOUR INSPIRATION AND INPUT
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25. STARTING OUT WITH YOUR INSPIRATION AND INPUT
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