1. Ohio Balanced Growth Program Best Local Land Use Practices Kirby Date, AICP, Cleveland State University

2. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Linking Land Use and Water Resources A Planning Framework Best Local Land Use Practices (BLLUP)

3. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov BLLUP Goals Encourage voluntary implementation of recommended practices for improved watershed quality and economic benefit. Start and participate in watershed planning partnerships Align comprehensive plans with BG watershed plans Update plans and codes with best practices Incentivize developers and property owners to use best practices

4. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Recommended Best Local Land Use Practices Comprehensive Planning Compact Development Conservation Development Storm Water Management Stream, Wetland and Floodplain Protection Natural Areas Establishment Source Water Protection Woodland Protection Steep Slope Protection Transfer of Development Rights Agricultural Land Protection Brownfields Redevelopment Historic Protection Scenic Protection Access Management

5. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov BLLUP Approach and Accomplishments through 2012 Education and outreach (57 presentations, 23 workshops, conference, 2 newsletters, listserves, 120 interviews, 2960 participants to date) Technical Assistance (18 communities/counties/project s) Research (databases, bibliography, current projects) Resources (see next page)

6. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov BLLUP Resources through 2013 Guidance document Bibliography with findings Example regulations and matrices Checklists Case studies Video and update Messages

7. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov BLLUP going forward – focus areas Economic benefits and lessons learned: research, education, collaboration Defining implementation: participation/collaboration, watershed plans, plan alignment, code updates, incentives Technical assistance and support: measurable steps Creating and capturing demand for implementation: messages and education