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11/13/2014 1 BETWEEN THE DOLLAR AND THE DREAM: NEW STRATEGIES, NEW TOOLS 2014 APA Washington Conference IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIES – A NEW CODE Form-based Codes Form-based codes foster predictable built results and a high- quality public realm by using physical form (rather than separation of uses) as the organizing principle for the code. Form-based codes offer a powerful alternative to conventional zoning. Form-based codes address the relationship between building facades and the public realm, the form and mass of buildings in relation to one another, and the scale and types of streets and blocks. They are keyed to a regulating plan that designates the appropriate form and scale (and therefore, character) of development, rather than only distinctions in land-use types. This approach contrasts with conventional zoning's focus on the segregation of land uses, and the control of development intensity through abstract and uncoordinated parameters. Form- based codes are regulatory, not advisory. FORM BASED CODES – OVERVIEW What are the benefits? Planners and permit staff appreciate clear intent and codes that are easy to understand and administer. Developers and builders appreciate clear direction and a streamlined approval process. Residents and local officials appreciate quality places that build upon the unique characteristics of the community. LINK SPOKANE: INTEGRATING INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT PLANNING LINK SPOKANE Implementation tool to support the Land Use Vision of Centers and Corridors
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BETWEEN THE DOLLAR AND THE DREAM:NEW STRATEGIES, NEW TOOLS
2014 APA Washington Conference
IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIES – A NEW CODE
Form-based Codes Form-based codes foster predictable built results and a high-
quality public realm by using physical form (rather than separation of uses) as the organizing principle for the code. Form-based codes offer a powerful alternative to conventional zoning.
Form-based codes address the relationship between building facades and the public realm, the form and mass of buildings in relation to one another, and the scale and types of streets and blocks. They are keyed to a regulating plan that designates the appropriate form and scale (and therefore, character) of development, rather than only distinctions in land-use types.
This approach contrasts with conventional zoning's focus on the segregation of land uses, and the control of development intensity through abstract and uncoordinated parameters. Form-based codes are regulatory, not advisory.
FORM BASED CODES – OVERVIEW
What are the benefits?
Planners and permit staff appreciate clear intent and codes that are easy to understand and administer.
Developers and builders appreciate clear direction and a streamlined approval process.
Residents and local officials appreciate quality places that build upon the unique characteristics of the community.
LINK SPOKANE:INTEGRATING INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING
LINK SPOKANEImplementation tool to support theLand Use Vision of Centers and Corridors
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THE OPPORTUNITY OF INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
Where are we at today? Infrastructure nearing end of life. Spokane incorporated in 1881.
Streets, Water, Sewer, Sewer Overflow Inadequate services hindering redevelopment
INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE
Predicted - Fewer Transportation Capital Dollars
Leverage Stormwater Runoff SpendingLeverage Combined Sewer Overflow SpendingMany (newer) Uses of Right-of-Way
PRODUCTS
Transportation Plan Prioritized Projects Policy setting expected Levels of ServiceMaintenance and Operation Priorities Street (Integrated Infrastructure) Design
Standards
Integrated Infrastructure Plan
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
• POLICIES• GOALS• OBJECTIVES
CAPITAL FACILITIES
PLAN
• GOALS• OBJECTIVES• PROJECTS• BUDGET
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
• PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA
• PROJECTS• BUDGET
20 YEAR PLANUPDATED
EVERY 7-10 YEARS
20-50 YEAR PLANS
5-6 YEAR PLANUPDATED
EVERY YEAR
VISION
• POLICIES• GOALS• OBJECTIV
ES
• NEIGHBORHOOD PLANS
• STRATEGIC PLANS
• ACTION PLANS
• SERVICE AREA PLANNING
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT
20 YEAR PLANUPDATED
EVERY 5 YEARS
CONSISTENCY FROM VISION TO IMPLEMENTATION
CONSISTENCY FROM STATE TO
LOCAL
Infrastructure Planning Context
IMPLEMENTATION
Why Integrated Infrastructure?
STREETCIP
$250M
WATERCIP
$175M
SANITARYCIP
$125M
STORMWATERCIP
$100M
TOTALCIP
$600M
$50-100M SAVINGS
OVER THE NEXT 5-YEARS
TRANSPORTATION
WATER
SANITARY
STORMWATER
POTENTIALPROJECTS
INTEGRATEDPROJECTS
INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY
10-30% SAVINGS
$650M
HOW DO WE IDENTIFY
POTENTIAL INTEGRATED
INFRASTRUCTUREPROJECTS?
Case Studies Summary
WHAT DID WE LEARN? This is new… no “how to” manual…
Economically driven, but qualitative vs. quantitative
Natural progression from traditional CIP efforts
Clear goals and criteria
Transparent project identification (scoring and ranking)
Organizational support a must to maintain efforts
Communicate approach, status and success
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TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Vision, Goals, and Priorities Infrastructure Integration Land Use Connection
• Develop direct evaluation criteria and align policies to make them more clear, objective and implementable
• Evaluate, prioritize, fund and build transportation projects based on performance metrics
• Refine transportation level of service (LOS) standards to reflect goals and policies
• Update Street Design Standards for future roads and street rehabilitation projects
Updating the Transportation Policy Framework
MULTI-MODAL LEVEL OF SERVICE
LOS standards applied to locally owned arterials and transit routes. (RCW 36.70A.070)
Auto Cycling Pedestrian
Corridor travel time % network complete % network complete
BEST PRACTICES:IMPLEMENTING LINK SPOKANE
Best Practice Local Application
Garland District, Spokane
Neighborhood serving retail within walkable/bikeable distances in Denver
Garland neighborhood as a local blueprint
Draft Evaluation Criteria Accommodates access to daily
needs and regional destinations
Promote economic opportunity and
fiscal responsibility
Promote public health and safety
Best Practice
Bus Rapid Transit, Eugene, OR
Provide transportation choices
Accommodate access to daily
needs and regional destinations
Promote public health and safety
Respect natural and neighborhood
assets
Draft Evaluation Criteria
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Best Practice
Improving arterial crossings including crosswalk markings, raised crosswalks, lighting, and signage
Provide transportation choices
Accommodate access to daily needs and
regional destinations
Promote economic opportunity and fiscal
responsibility
Promote public health and safety
Respect natural and neighborhood
assets
Maximize benefits through integrated
public investments
Draft Evaluation Criteria Best Practice
Provide transportation choices
Promote economic opportunity and fiscal
responsibility
Promote public health and safety
Maximize benefits through integrated
public investments
Draft Evaluation Criteria
Best Practices
Promote economic opportunity and
fiscal responsibility
Promote public health and safety
Respect natural and neighborhood
assets
Maximize benefits through integrated
public investments
Draft Evaluation Criteria
Best Practice
Provide transportation choices
Accommodate access to daily needs
and regional destinations
Promote economic opportunity and
fiscal responsibility
Promote public health and safety
Respect natural and neighborhood
assets
Maximize benefits through integrated
public investments
Draft Evaluation Criteria
Best Practice
Provide transportation choices
Accommodate access to daily
needs and regional destinations
Promote economic opportunity and
fiscal responsibility
Promote public health and safety
Respect natural and neighborhood
assets
Maximize benefits through
integrated public investments
Draft Evaluation Criteria
IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS – TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
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REDEVELOPMENT TOOLS – TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
Tax Increment Financing is a necessary and valuable tool for redevelopment
Full commitment of all taxing authorities is necessary for effective use
Eligibility criteria should include blighted areas as well as obsolete
“But for…” argument is critical for public support Redevelopment Plans should have an “anchor project”
committed for development Integrated Strategies – LINK Spokane – allow good use of public
investment to leverage private
TAX-INCREMENT REVITALIZATION CASE STUDIES
Moline, Illinois – John Deere Commons
TAX-INCREMENT REVITALIZATION CASE STUDIES
Moline, Illinois – John Deere Commons
TAX-INCREMENT REVITALIZATION CASE STUDIES
East Peoria, Illinois – Caterpillar
TAX-INCREMENT REVITALIZATION CASE STUDIES
East Peoria, Illinois – Caterpillar
TAX-INCREMENT REVITALIZATION CASE STUDIES
Lorain, Ohio – Black River Landing
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TAX-INCREMENT REVITALIZATION CASE STUDIES
Lorain, Ohio – Black River Landing
FORM BASED CODES – APPLICATION
Spokane University District
FORM BASED CODES – APPLICATION
Spokane University District
SPOKANE: PLANNING TO POSITIONING
2014 APA Conference - Growing Sustainable Communities
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Between the Dollar and the DreamNew Strategies, New Tools
A look back at 25 years of planning under the GMA –Strategies and tools for the next 25 years
Joseph W. Tovar, FAICP
E: [email protected] T: 425.263.2792Website:www.tovarplanning.com
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5.9 M
7.3 M
8.8 M
10.7 M
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1980 1990 2000 2010 2040 Low 2040 Medium 2040 High
Source: U.S. Census and Washington State Office of Financial ManagementSource: U.S. Census and Washington State Office of Financial Management
6.9 M6.7 M
Date GMAAdopted
1990 – 2040:Fifty years of Growth in Washington
TODAY
Population is spread unevenly across the stateUrban and Rural Counties
Economic and demographic trends: declining populations in 11 “perimeter” counties
2012 to 2013 – deaths exceeded births in 11 counites Source: U.S. Census
Political trends: deeper “blue” and “red” counties? Results of the “property rights” Initiative 933 in 2006
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Most residential growth in “Buildable Lands” counties is inside UGAs We’re using less land to accommodate new growth
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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Percent of city/county actions complying with Growth Management Act
“Complying” means actions submitted to Commerce and:• Not appealed to the Growth Management Hearings boards; or, if appealed, • Not found out of compliance
Most local actions comply with the GMA
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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Budget History for Growth Management
Admin and TA Costs
Grants to Local Governments
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Budget History for Growth Management
Admin and TA Costs
Grants to Local Governments
Reduced State Support for Local Planning
How will we meet the challenges of growth and change in the coming 25 years with ever
scarcer resources for planning and implementation?
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APA Washington Annual Planning Conference
October 16, 2014
Karen Wolf, AICPKing County Office of Performance, Strategy, & Budget
Determinants of Equity Income inequality Housing costs Equity Lens The Planner’s role & next steps
King County Equity & Social JusticeIntegrated and Intentional: Strategic Plan and Ordinance
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difference of 8.3%7.4% 15.7%
difference of 29.8% 84.8%55.0% difference of
39.4%7.1% 46.5%
difference of 11 years 86 years74 years
Average income rising But, not for everyone
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2000 2010
Median Home Values Rising Homes unaffordable to buyers at 80% AMI (affordable range from $100,000 to $266,300)
Seattle median sales price in July 2014, $543,500
Eastside at $624,900
Darkest Blue = cost of housing + transportation consume more than 60% of median income
Looking at Options Through an Equity Lens
Determinants of equity Equity in◦ Decision making and policies: Who benefits? Who doesn’t?
What changes are needed?◦ Organizational practices◦ Community engagement: Who are we engaging? Who are we
not? How can we become more inclusive? Impact on specific populations◦ Low-income communities, people of color, limited-
English proficient populations
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What is the impact on the determinants of equity?
Who is affected? Opportunities for action – alternatives to
consider http://www.kingcounty.gov/exec/equity.aspx
U.S. Census Bureau – American Community Survey
County Public Health departments GIS – map the information Apply an equity lens to proposed policies
Karen Wolf, AICPSr. Policy Analyst
King County Office of Performance, Strategy, and Budget
