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Planning in the Planning in the Shadow of GothamShadow of Gotham
Joseph HorwedelJoseph HorwedelCity of San JoseCity of San Jose
APA Divisions
20 divisions established to advance the planning practice.
They give members opportunities to discuss ides, contribute to national policy
work, build partnerships and develop conference sessions.
$25 per year per division.
City Planning and Management Division
Mission to “advance the practice of city planning and management in the large-city setting."
• a focus upon planning agency management,
• an orientation toward big cities, and
• an emphasis upon the practical over the theoretical.
Supports the New Director Institute each year.
Our Fair City
City boundaries are invisible to companies and residents
Existing within many GothamsExisting within many Gothams
Change in Share of Regional Population
60%
25% 25%
Office Space Near Transit
Although only 28% of the region’s office space is within a half mile of rail, most jobs are at most a few miles from rail stations.
(Map produced by Mark Shorett for SPUR)
Jobs Near Transit
Less than half of regional jobs are within a half mile of regional transit and a quarter mile of frequent local transit.
(Map produced by Mark Shorett for SPUR)
Regional Workforce Mobility
Our workers move between the three Peninsula Counties daily.
Cities that can’t attract young professionals and immigrants
will shrink
Talent battles
Stamen Design's research estimated that the buses transport roughly 7,500 tech employees a day, Monday through Friday, and concluded that the unmarked buses ferry a third as many commuters as ride on Caltrain, a commuter train that travels between San Francisco and San Jose.
Business Insider Oct 12, 2012
We are strong still in attracting the best and brightest
Investing in the future
• Updating San Jose’s General plan
• Creating fiscal and organizational stability
• Promoting community quality of life
• Participating in economic development, environmental sustainability, affordable housing, etc.
Complete Neighborhoods
Pilot project with Walkscore looking at access to fresh food in 5 minute walk
Being Neurotic Always Helps
Serving our customers
6 months 2012
1.7 million square feet approved
Construction valuation of $65.4 million.
3 months 2013
.45 million square feet approved
Construction valuation of $24.7 million.
Goal is to walk into plan review meeting and walk out with a permit.•Our staff and project design team review plans and resolve issues. •Decision makers are required in the room.
Tech Companies Served by Expedited Permit Process in 2012
Planning in the Planning in the Shadow of GothamShadow of Gotham
Joseph HorwedelJoseph HorwedelCity of San JoseCity of San Jose
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