1. Steps to Creating a Comprehensive Plan  PHASE 1: Where are we? Research & Analysis of Existing Conditions  PHASE 2: Where do we want to be? Creating a Community Vision and Goals  PHASE 3: How will we get there? Developing Action Strategies  PHASE 4: Plan Preparation

2. Timeline Administrative Organization & Plan Kick-off Weeks 1 – 2 Phase 1: Data Collection & Analysis Weeks 3 – 9 Phase 2: Visioning & Goal Setting Weeks 10 – 13 Phase 3: Action Strategies Weeks 14 – 18 Phase 4: Plan Preparation Weeks 19 – 28 123456789 101112131415 161718192021222324 25262728

3. TRAINING WORKSHOP AGENDA Introductions Basic Planning Concepts The Comprehensive Planning Process Utilizing Public Participation Available Professional Resources Data Collection & Analysis Developing a Community Vision, Goals, & Action Strategies Tips for Comprehensive Plan Writing

4. SMALL COMMUNITIES TOOL KIT Intro to Planning Specific Data Sources Analysis of each Planning Element Sample Documents (questionnaires, press releases) Map Details

5. PHASE 1: Data Collection and Analysis Existing Conditions and Trends

6. Planning Elements Population Land Use Housing Economics Infrastructure Agriculture Transportation Natural Resources Community Facilities Historical, Cultural, & Scenic Resources

7. How To Collect and Analyze Data Data Sources Key Questions Mapping Assets and Challenges

8. Key Questions Approx. 10 questions for each Planning Element What do you need to know and why is it important

9. Housing Sample Key Questions What type of housing units do you have? How has this changed from 1950 to 2000, and how does this compare to the county, state, and nation? What percentage of housing units are vacant? How has this changed from 1980 to 2000, and how does this compare to the county, state, and nation? What is the median age of your housing stock? How does this compare to the county, state, and nation? What is the median house value and how does this compare to the county, state, and nation?

10. Assets & Challenges Identify for each Planning Element Use base maps to graphically represent ideas Input from community will helps to craft the Community’s Vision

11. Examples of Housing Assets Many types of single family housing Majority of housing is less than 40 years old Median housing costs are below state average

12. Examples of Housing Challenges Lack of Multi-Family Housing No new housing construction in past 2 years Lack of housing for higher income brackets

13. Community Questionnaires and Open Houses

14. Creating a Community Vision PHASE 2: Visioning & Goal Setting

15. What is a Vision Statement? Promotes community core values Addresses emerging issues and trends Identifies the community’s shared vision for the future

16. Examples of Vision Statements “ Our Community seeks to promote well-planned and managed development, abundant farmland and greenspaces, a full range of housing opportunities, and economic prosperity”. “Our Village is a delightfully quaint, small lake-side community. It is diverse yet integrated with an traditional rural ambiance. We have a respect for preserving its history and the natural environment, while planning a safe and secure life style for future generations. Growth while inevitable is tailored to enhance and improve each individual’s quality of life”.

17. What is a Planning Goal? Policy statement directed at specific Planning Elements Positive in tone Action-oriented Broad but still measurable

18. Example: Goals To protect and improve water quality To encourage and enable sustainable development The transportation system will be improved to address existing and future traffic challenges Housing opportunities shall be expanded, with an emphasis on affordability, quality and revitalization of neighborhoods

19. Prioritization & Implementation PHASE 3: Developing Action Strategies

20. What is an Action Strategy? A specific policy, program, or project that will allow you to accomplish your community’s goals Lists the who, when, and where of how the strategy will be implemented Should be evaluated and prioritized

21. Full Example of an Action Strategy GOAL: Improve recreational opportunities within Apple Village Strategy: Create two new softball fields

22. Full Example of an Action Strategy Who: Apple Village Parks and Recreation Department Where: The new fields should be located either adjacent to the existing Village Park or Apple Elementary School When: Land should be acquired by Fall 2010. Bids should go out by Fall 2010 to allow site clearing during early Spring 2011. The fields should be available for use by Summer 2011 How Much: Engineering Services: $5,000 - $8,000 Field Irrigation: $8,000 - $10,000 Spectator stands and pavilion: $30,000 - $50,000 Lighting: $10,000 - $20,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST:$53,000 - $88,000 The Apple School Boosters are expected to contribute $15,000 towards this project. Indicator of Success: Two new softball fields

23. PHASE 4: Plan Preparation

24. Pulling It All Together Mapping Writing Draft Review Process Adoption Publicizing Your Plan