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Sustainable North Texas

John Promise, P.E.

Director of Environment & DevelopmentNorth Central Texas Council of Governments


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NCTCOG is a voluntary association of, byand for local governments. By state statute,

the purpose of a council of governments is tomake studies and plans to guide the unified,

far-reaching development of the region,eliminate duplication, and promote economy

and efficiency in the coordinated developmentof a region.


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1950

Development pattern in 1950


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1980

Dallas & Tarrant Co grow - 1980


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2000

Growth spreads - 2000


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Sustainable North TexasProjected Growth - BAU

1.9 Million HH

5.4 Million Jobs2.3 Million Jobs3.1 Million Jobs

1.5 Million HH 3.4 Million HH

Year 2000 Year 2030

Households

Employment

NCTCOG2000-2030Forecast


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Transportation

Air Quality

Water Supply

Environment

Vision North Texas launched in 2005

Energy


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Increase awareness about expectedgrowth

Serve as a forum for dialogue among allstakeholders about critical issues

Build support for initiatives that createa successful and sustainable future forNorth Texas


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Sustainable North TexasLots of Awareness & Dialogue


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Connected Centers Return on Investment

Diverse, Distinct Communities Green Region


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Keypad polling of stakeholders97% said we should set

regional investment prioritiesbased on a preferred growth

scenario

Sept 2009 workshop


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Physical development patternoffers opportunities to all partsof North Texas and increaseschoices for future North Texans

Illustrates Policy Areas

Natural Areas

Rural Areas

Separate Community Areas

Outer Tier Areas

Inner Tier Areas

And Urban Centers

Employment Centers

Mixed Use Centers


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Preferred Future

Reinvest in Inner Tier

Support LocalAgriculture in

Rural Areas

Be More Efficient in Outer Tier

EnhanceSeparateCommunities

Begin With Natural Assets


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http://www.doi.gov/americasgreatoutdoors/

Understand we are not talking about a big federal agenda out

of Washington. Were talking about how we can collect bestideas on conservation; how we can pursue good ideas that localcommunities embrace; and how we can be more responsiblestewards of tax dollars to promote conservation.President Obama

A 21st Century Strategy forAmericas Great Outdoors

Announced by President on April 16, 2010 Requires various federal agencies to align

policies & programs to achieve its goals Effort will promote and support community-

level efforts to conserve outdoor spaces

Begin with Natural Assets


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RegionalEcosystemFramework

Begin with Natural Assets


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We are using more than 300 small watershedsdelineated by NRCS/USGS (HUC12s)

We are accomplishing on a watershed basis by

Connecting People

Connecting Places

Connecting Programs

One conservation framework,endless possibilities for partnerships (USFWS)

Action underway


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This is a USDA-wide effort to create new economicopportunities by better connecting consumers withlocal producers.

Today, there is too much distance between the

average American and their farmer and we aremarshalling resources from across USDA to helpcreate the link between local production and localconsumption.

Support Local Agriculture

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http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/knowyourfarmer?navid=KNOWYOURFARMER


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Action With ag interests,we want to do a regional

food system study, likemetro Philadelphia COG

http://www.dvrpc.org/Food/

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The Community Choices Program is a qualitygrowth initiative in Atlanta. We provide cities

and counties with the tools, technical assistanceand resources to help them create communitiesthat best suit their unique visions.

The Small Cities Program by Kansas CityCOG (MARC) is intended to provideadministrative, planning and informationalresources to smaller local governments.

Throughout the Philadelphia region, there arecommunities that have preserved their history,character, and main street charm. Each is unique,yet all are wonderful places to live, work, and play.

Enhance Separate Communities

Celebrate our ownVibrant North Texas Towns

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http://www.classictowns.org/http://www.marc.org/community/ssc.htmhttp://www.atlantaregional.com/


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Be More Efficient in Outer Tier We used programmed Regional Wastewater Service Areasas the primary basis for the Outer Tier

Will be updating the regional wastewater plan

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And we are selecting outer tier/rural


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Constituency

Building

Conservation

FinanceAnalysis

Greenprinting /

GISAnalysis

Action

Planning

Goal Setting

Identify naturalassets valuedby the region/watershed

Establishpriorities forprotection ofcriticalresources

Evaluate toolsthat can beused to retainthese regionalassets

Assistcommunitiesand others indevelopinglandprotectionstrategies

And we are selecting outer tier/ruralwatersheds to lakes to pilot

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Austin

GreenprintExample

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Preferred Future



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Regional Ecosystem

Framework ECONOMYHousing MobilityCommunity Character & Form

Education HEALTHClimate Resilience

Policy Recommendations For:



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NCTCOG is a voluntary association of, byand for local governments. By state statute,

the purpose of a council of governments is tomake studies and plans to guide the unified,

far-reaching development of the region,eliminate duplication, and promote economy

and efficiency in the coordinated developmentof a region.

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