Post on 14-Jan-2016
CONNECT Our Future – Project Update
Sushil Nepal, Project Manager
Process Map – where are we?
We Are Here
Work Group Deliverables
Preferred Growth Concept
Multi-alternative fuel station feasibility study
Neighborhood Energy Profiles Study
Local Government Renewable Energy Assessment
Food Systems Assessment and Action Plan
Climate Change Planning Assessment
Diesel Black Carbon Assessment & Feasibility Study
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
Brownfield/Greyfield Redevelopment Tool
Comprehensive Housing Assessment
Public Health Disparities Assessment
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Preferred Growth concept Affirmation
Major (re)investment in walkable downtowns, mixed-use activity centers, walkable neighborhoods & major transit corridors
More housing choices, travel choices, open space/farmland preservation & job centers
Smaller service areas for providing local government services
Affirmed by CONNECT
Consortium on July 29,
2014
Preview of Framework Structure
Regional Framework Products: Goals
User-friendly, graphically rich Engaging user experience Use and boost the “brand” Celebratory, promotional,
informational and educational Easy to update
Tools that assist communities to implement the Preferred Growth
Concept and Strategies
Framework Document Encapsulates the story of CONNECT Primary user: all. Needs to engage the
“expert” as well as the casual reader NOT a traditional report magazine
style Serves as a teaser - Provide enough to
interest the reader in getting more information directs readers to the website (use of QR codes, links, etc.)
Implementation Guide or User Manual NOT A Report
Framework Document Outline
Magazine StyleFrom the EditorSpotlightFaces of CONNECT (interspersed)The CONNECT Essentials• About CONNECT• The Region• Our Future• Who Participated?• What’s Online
Features• One each about the
priorities: • Why is this a
priority• Making it happen• Here’s why it works• What you can do• Ideas from around
here and thereTools (interspersed)The Future of CONNECT
Framework Website
What’s Next?
• Sept 18th Program and Policy Forum meeting to review, discuss and comment on content/structure of Framework
• Approval of Final Framework at November Program and Policy Forum meetings
• Influence local policies and policies at State and Federal Level (handout for reference)