The Curtis Project in Minnesota

Connect Transportation & Land Use Systems

Reinvesting in the RegionAn Action Plan to Make it Easier to Do Better

October 26, 2011

Connect Transportation and Land Use Systems (CTLUS)

Leadership through Partnerships Led by the CTLUS Advisory Committee Co-chaired by ULI Minnesota and the

Regional Council of Mayors. 50 members representing the private

sector, government officials and electeds.

The Problem: (Re)Development is Harder than Ever

– Less Public Resources– Constricted Capital Requirements, hRisk

Why Now: – Build Sustainable Communities –

21st Century Places– Demand Shift –

Change in Market Preferences

CTLUS Action Plan

Intentional strategies to: Market our Region & Promote our Assets Create a persuasive narrative - economic

imperative of reinvesting in our communities based on evidence, trend analysis and best practices.

Galvanize the leadership and political will - implement intentional action.

Leverage strong partnerships between the private and public sectors - support action strategies to create thriving, sustainable communities.

Connect Housing, Jobs, the

Environment & Transportation.

Support Thriving,

Sustainable Communities.

CTLUS Action Plan

Action Plan

Raise Awareness

Go Look

Apply

Implement Bold New Tool Box

Outcome: Thriving, sustainable communities that attract private investment and respond to changing demographic trends and market forces.

CTLUS Action Plan

ULI MN’s Programs of Work - Raise Awareness

Regional Council of Mayors Reality Check Opportunity City Program MN Housing Policy Tool Box MSP Housing + Transportation

Cost Calculator Corridors of Opportunity Locus/Smart Growth America Regional Indicators

MSP Business Plan Education Programs Navigating the New Normal Technical Assistance Panel Building a Foundation Urban Plan Young Leaders Group Digital Media

CTLUS Action Plan

Mobile Tours―Local & National

National Conferences & Forums

CTLUS Action Plan

ULI MN’s Programs of Work - Go Look

Technical Assistance - best practices; work sessions Investment Framework • Development Assessments, Prioritization, Development Tools

Demonstrate Value Capture Corridor Wide Housing Action Plan Connect land use &

transportation

CTLUS Action Plan

ULI MN’s Programs of Work - Apply

A Bold New Tool Box

Regional Goals & Resources Land Assembly Financing & Tools Local Government

(Re)Development Policy & Practice

CTLUS Action Plan

Partner to Galvanize Support & Leadership to Implement Action Strategies

Next Step:

CTLUS Action Plan

Contact:

ULI MN

Caren Dewar, Executive Director

Caren.dewar@uli.org

612-338-1332