1. North Central Texas Council of Governments Southern Dallas County Strategic Development Planning Project Capture the Value

2. The Value We Add Helping You Realize Your Vision of a Greater Community Multi-disciplinary knowledge base (technical, strategic and financial) Local team with well-established relationships in the community Long standing commitment to economic development in the area Eager to move forward with this project and to ultimately turn your vision into a reality

3. Project Team Historic Review & Technical Analysis Environmental Impact Land Use & Data Collection Infrastructure Capacity Strategic Development Plan Public Involvement & Outreach Elizabeth MorrisDavid MorganMark Mihm, PEKevin Shepherd,PE Tony Almeida, PE Jonathan BarnettAlva Baker Task Leaders Project Manager Robert W. Moss Point person in charge of operations and administration of the project

4. Project Understanding Land Resource Southern Dallas County has the largest area of undeveloped land in the Dallas metropolitan area. Development Plan An internationally recognized, high quality, well integrated logistics hub located in the context of a balanced community where people live near where they work. Market Demand among commercial and industrial users generated by the transportation hub and for housing by those who work there and who desire to live in a quality and sustainable environment. Capital Investment attracted by the security of the commercial market and population generated by it. Financing Underwritable value created by the above factors which support public private partnerships in the development of infrastructure and community facilities. Long range regional strategic plan

5. Project Understanding The five jurisdictions will work together to develop: Long range strategic plan that integrates land use and transportation Develop the framework for sustainable, mixed-use, compact, and green development Market studies providing a solid basis for public and private investment Public financing vehicles enabling private investment in infrastructure and community facilities Intergovernmental cooperation

6. Project Organization

7. Key Issues Freight/logistics hubs Working across multiple jurisdictions Building consensus among stakeholders Vision for public involvement

8. Freight/Logistics Hubs Transportation Analysis We understand the freight industry, the business aspects of public and private port and logistics operations, and the infrastructure necessary for: smooth cargo flows modern intermodal systems the importance of landside access Specialized expertise Facilities planning Security Preliminary engineering and design Final design and project implementation

9. Serving Multiple Jurisdictions Governmental & Political Considerations Familiar with local political issues and organizational culture Project experience with more than 200 different government agencies in the State of Texas

10. Stakeholder Involvement

11. Public Involvement Create informed public awareness of this project Develop of a consensus vision with broad based public support The Public Involvement and Outreach component is designed to:

12. The Value We Add Helping You Realize Your Vision of a Greater Community Multi-disciplinary knowledge base (technical, strategic and financial) Local team with well-established relationships in the community Long standing commitment to economic development in the area Eager to move forward with this project and to ultimately turn your vision into a reality