Albany 2030 Final Plan Presentation

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Albany 2030 PlanFinal Plan Presentation

William S. Hackett Middle School

December 8th , 2011


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Agenda

Project History &Planning ProcessProject History and

Process

Systems Approach

National & ProfessionalAttention

Engaging the Community

Integrating Climate &Sustainability

ProductAlbany 2030 VisionSystems and Strategies

Plan Monitoring

Implementation

Revision and AdoptionSubmission and Adoption


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We will be working togethertoward achieving this vision asa community to create asustainable future for the next

generation of Albanians.

It will help makeAlbany the city you

& your childrenwant to live in.


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project history & process.


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we do a lot of planning.


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1st Comprehensive Plan in400 year history

30+ member board(30+

meetings)

3 year start-up

2 year plan

Thousands of participants

Grant-Funded

NYS DOSQuality Comm.

NYS DOSBOA

NYS DOSLWRP

US DOEEECBG

Hudson River Greenway

Capitalize Albany Corp.


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process to date

Fall 2009 Winter Spring2010

Spring - Fall2010


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process to date

Fall 2010 Winter2011

Spring 2011 Winter2011

December 2011


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the systems approach.(an innovative method)


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traditional silos.


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objective.

To develop a resilient, sustainable community-based,

long-term plan that utilizes a series of systemscontaining policies and actions developed andorganized in a manner that allow forimplementation based upon interrelationships.

Transportationsystems

CommunityForm Systems

EconomySystemsSocialSystems

TransportationSystems

NaturalResourcesSystemsHousing &NeighborhoodSystems

InstitutionsSystems

Resiliency Energy

Mobility Stewardship

Equity


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traditional implementation.

linear process

Strategy

Action

Outcome


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systems implementation.

1. Identify Community Priorities2. Identify and quantify System Interconnections3. Identify Leverage Points4. Develop Implementation Projects5. Prioritize Implementation Projects


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The systems approach helps usget more bang for our buckby showing us which strategiesmake the most effective

change how a new projectwill effect the economy,neighborhoods, transportation,etc.

It shows Albany how

to do more withlimited resources inchallenging economic

times.


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national & professional attention.


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presentations & publications.


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engaging the community.(the whole community)


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traditional/no-brainer

Dozens of neighborhood association meetings

Radio PSAsPosting in City Hall and newspapers

1,000+ member distribution list

30+ Board meetings

Department head meetings

Stakeholder interviews

Targeted emails

Email addressThousands of Fliers


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3 rounds of public forums.


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social media & website.


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supplemental direct address.


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how we did.(by the numbers)


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The Albany 2030 plan helps us allwork together and in the samedirection the best way for usto achieve our desired results

by 2030.

Thousands of Albany

stakeholdersparticipated to

create it

your colleagues &

neighbors wrote theplan.


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the Albany 2030 Vision


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The VisionAlbany in 2030 has built on

its history and diversenatural, cultural,institutional, and humanresources to become aglobal model forsustainable revitalization

and urban livability. Thecity promotes a balancedapproach to economicopportunity, social equity,and environmental quality

that is locally driven,encourages citizeninvolvement andinvestment, and benefitsall residents.

The Components1. Safe, Livable Neighborhoods

Every neighborhood in Albany is a desirable place tolive because of its walkable streets, historicarchitecture, range of housing choices, mixed-useneighborhood centers, quality schools, parks andrecreation facilities, and easy access to DowntownAlbany and other job centers.

2. Model Educational SystemAlbany nurtures its most valuable resources, itschildren, by promoting excellence in education at alllevels. The Citys institutions of higher educationare valued resources and partners in initiatives toexpand economic opportunities, enhance work forceskills, and promote lifelong learning.

3. Vibrant Urban Center

As the capital of New York and a destination forwork, play, and tourism, Albany is the regionsprimary center of government, education, healthcare, employment, and the arts. Downtown Albanyis a vibrant mix of business, residential, educational,cultural, and entertainment uses connected to theHudson River waterfront.

4. Multi-Modal Transportation HubAlbanys neighborhoods and centers are connectedto each other and to the rest of the region by anextensive, efficient, and safe network of complete

streets, mass transit, bikeways, trails, andsidewalks.5. Green City

Albany is a model of community health andsustainability in its planning, restorativedevelopment, and conservation of energy, water,and natural resources.

6. Prosperous EconomyThe city is a pillar of the regional and globaleconomies, providing good employmentopportunities for all residents with a focus on

green jobs and technology.


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integrating climate & sustainability.


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what is sustainability?

Sustainable Development is development that meets

the needs of the present without compromisingthe ability of future generations to meet their own

needs.

- Brundtland Commission, 1987

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These strategies and actions willguide the day-to-day decisionsof each of the Citysdepartments, as well as

influence the decisions made bycommunity stakeholders.

It providesstrategies for

everything fromvacant buildings &

neighborhoodrevitalization to

education & climatechange.


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the Albany 2030 Systems


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Systems and Strategy Overview

Community Form

Economy

Social

Transportation

Natural Resources

Housing & Neighborhoods

Utilities & Infrastructure

Institutions


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community form.

LU-3 Vacant andabandoned properties

ARCH-1 Create ahistoric preservation

plan


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economy.

EMP-1 Increase jobopportunities for allresidents

INV-1 Make Albany

attractive for businessdevelopment


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social.

ED-1 Champion UrbanEd. in Albany

CHR-7 Increaserecreational use of the

Hudson River


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social.

PS-3 Expand/promoteneighborhood watch

AC-3 Fosteropportunities for

public art


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social.

SS-7 Improve andcoordinatehomelessnessassistance programs


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transportation.

MM-1 Develop acomplete streetspolicy

BIC-1 Implement Bike

Master Plan


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transportation.

VEH-2 Implementcomprehensiveparking strategy

FMP-2 Modernize the

port toaccommodateincreased demand


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natural

resources.

WW-4 Remediatebrownfields

AQ-2 Enhance urbanforest


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natural

resources.

OS-1 Expand andconnect greenways,trails & parks

OS-3 Support local

food production


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housing &

neighborhoods.

HDC-1 Improve thebalance betweenrentals & owner occ

HDC-7 Encourage

mixed-income housing


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housing &neighborhoods.

NS-2 Increasetransit connectivityb/t neighborhoods &employment

NS-3 Partner w/institutions toattractinvestment inneighborhoods


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utilities &infrastructure.

EN-1 Mayors Officeof Energy &Sustainability

SW-3 Create Green

InfrastructureProgram


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utilities &infrastructure.

SWM-1 Maintain &expand wastereduction/reuse &recycling efforts

COM-2 Improveaccess tocommunicationstechnology for allresidents


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institutions.

RP-3 Create andmaintain open lines ofcommunicationbetween institutions

RP-5 Work togetherto revitalize City


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institutions.

FP-4 Improve publicaccess toinstitutionalfacilities/open space

FI-1 Work togetheron PILOT system


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Having a citywide vision and formalset of collective priorities isnot only good for local piece ofmind it makes funders look

more favorably on grantapplications because they haveclear community backing.

It will help Albany

access grantfunding for projectsthat will improvelocal quality of life.


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grab your phones!

Which systems recommendations are youmost excited about?

1) Community Form

2) Economy

3) Social

4) Transportation5) Natural Resources

6) Housing and Neighborhoods

7) Utilities and Infrastructure

8) Institutions
http://textthemob.com/print/5853


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projects.


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developing implementation projects.


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prioritizing implementation projects.

Implementation projects prioritized based on four

filters:1. Alignment with vision component and system priorities2. Combinations of strategies that yield the most direct

relationships among systems and that leverage changemost effectively and efficiently toward achieving plangoals and objectives

3. Leadership capacity, staff capacity, partnerships andfinancial capacity

4. Time required to initiate and complete the project


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timing implementation projects.

Short term:initiate within 2 years from plan adoptionIntermediate term:initiate within 2-5 years from plan adoption

Long term:initiate within 5-10 years from plan adoptionOngoing:new programs or continuation of existing ones thatwould operate throughout the 20-yearimplementation period


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We are already actively pursuingthese projects, and as fundingsources grant and otherwise arise, these projects will takepriority.

It outlines major

projects that Albanywill take on in the

short term,intermediate term

& long term.


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short term projects.

ST-1: Create a Capital Improvements Program

ST-2: Establish Baseline Citywide Community AssessmentsST-3: Hire a marketing consultant to develop a city-wide marketing strategyST-4: Develop a Comprehensive Urban Agricultural PlanST-5: Create a PILOT task force and implement a fair and consistent PILOT

program

ST-6: Develop system for inter-departmental and community data sharing toimprove government efficiencyST-7: Create an Access to Healthy Foods programST-8: Expand the current street tree management plan into a comprehensive

urban forestry program.


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intermediate term projects.

IT-1: Prepare a comprehensive update to the citys zoning ordinanceIT-2: Create a comprehensive waterfront development strategy for the Hudson

River waterfront

IT-3: Create a Strategic Arts Welcoming ProgramIT-4: Grow and strengthen the local Small Business Development CommunityIT-5: Develop a commercial/office reuse plan and programIT-6: Develop a complete streets plan, policy and design guidelinesIT-7: Develop a green infrastructure systemIT-8: Create an Albany Local buy local/use local programIT-9: Develop a city-wide parking management strategy


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long term projects.

LT-1: Develop intermodal transit centersLT-2: Develop a model urban rehabilitation building codeLT-3: Develop context appropriate design guidelines, manuals and pattern books


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ongoing projects.

O-1: Establish formal lobbying presence at State and Federal levelO-2: Develop a Formal Regional Economic Development ProgramO-3: Develop the Harriman Campus as a mixed-use, transit-oriented community.O-4: Implement the initiatives outlined in the Mayors Office of Energy andSustainability0-5: Lead & Support an Education task force to develop a new Urban Education

Agenda

O-6: Implement the Bicycle Master PlanO-7: Complete and Implement the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategic PlanO-8: Implement a brownfield redevelopment strategy, starting with preparation

of a Step Tow Brownfield Opportunity Areas (BOA) Nomination Study


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Our land use boards will refer tothe plans recommendations tomake sure all applications areconsistent with thecommunitys Vision.

All future land use &

developmentdecisions will be

guided by the Plan.


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implementation & monitoring.


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review, assessment & update.

Annual ReviewPlanning Boards annualbrief to Council

5-year AssessmentDDPs formal report onplans progress

10-year UpdateRevise & adopt updatedplan.


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grab your phones!

How optimistic are you that the Albany2030 Vision will be reached based onthe recommended strategies andprojects?1) Extremely optimistic - the plan lays out clearprojects and strategies that can realistically beworked on by the City of Albany and localstakeholders.

2) Optimistic the Plan is ambitious, but localstakeholders can work together to makesignificant progress toward achieving the Albany2030 Vision.3) Somewhat optimistic local stakeholders willmake progress on some strategies and projects,but portions of the Vision are beyond reach.4) Not optimistic the Vision Statement isunattainable based on the strategies and projectsrecommended by the Plan.


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what is already being done?

Were already incorporating Albany 2030 in

Grant Applications Forestry

Zoning

Planned Projects State Street

Data Systems

Special Initiatives Regional Economic Development Council

Regional Sustainability Plan

Many more


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what can you do?

We welcome you to

Incorporate recommended strategies and actionsinto your daily life.

Encourage your place of employment to implementrecommended strategies and actions.

Encourage your Common Council representative toimplement the Plan.

Serve on advisory committees and task forcesassociated with Plan projects and strategies.

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grab your phones!

How will you help implement the Albany2030 Plan?1) Incorporate recommended strategies and

actions into my daily life.2) Encourage my place of employment to

implement recommended strategies andactions.

3) Encourage my Common Councilrepresentative to implement the Plan.4) Serve on advisory committees and task

forces associated with Plan projects andstrategies.

5) A combination of the above.6) I am not willing to help implement theAlbany 2030 Plan.


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first step-adoption.


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As the Council works towardadopting an annual budget, theAlbany 2030 recommendationswill lay the foundation for fiscalpriorities.

The Common

Council intends toadopt the Plan into

local law.


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submission & adoption.

Step 1: Council presentation of 1st Draft & release

Step 2: Albany 2030 team collects feedbackStep 3: Albany 2030 team makes final revisions

Step 4: Final Plan presented to publicStep 5: Council presentation of Final Plan

Step 6: Council Review

Step 8: Council-led Public Hearing

Step 9: Adoption

Step 10: CELEBRATE THE COMMUNITYS SUCCESS!!!!!!


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The Albany 2030 Plan providesthe groundwork for decisionsabout density, land use anddevelopment patternsthroughout the Citysneighborhoods.

It will be the

foundation for acitywide zoning

change.


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Douglas R. Melnick, AICP, Director of PlanningDirector, Mayor's Office of Energy & SustainabilityCity of Albany Department of Development & Planning

518.434.2532 [email protected]

Sarah Reginelli, Principal PlannerCity of Albany Department of Development & Planning518.434.2532 x22

[email protected]

Find us [email protected] @Albany2030

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Stop in and see us21 Lodge St.Albany, NY 12207 contact.

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Albany 2030 Final Plan Presentation