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The Curtis Project in Minnesota Connect Transportation & Land Use Systems Reinvesting in the Region An Action Plan to Make it Easier to Do Better October 26, 2011

ULI in Action on Transportation and Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Sustainable and Competitive Regions (James Curtis) - ULI fall meeting - 102611

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Page 1: ULI in Action on Transportation and Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Sustainable and Competitive Regions (James Curtis) - ULI fall meeting - 102611

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

Page 2: ULI in Action on Transportation and Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Sustainable and Competitive Regions (James Curtis) - ULI fall meeting - 102611

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.

Page 3: ULI in Action on Transportation and Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Sustainable and Competitive Regions (James Curtis) - ULI fall meeting - 102611

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

Page 4: ULI in Action on Transportation and Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Sustainable and Competitive Regions (James Curtis) - ULI fall meeting - 102611

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

Page 5: ULI in Action on Transportation and Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Sustainable and Competitive Regions (James Curtis) - ULI fall meeting - 102611

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

Page 6: ULI in Action on Transportation and Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Sustainable and Competitive Regions (James Curtis) - ULI fall meeting - 102611

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

Page 7: ULI in Action on Transportation and Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Sustainable and Competitive Regions (James Curtis) - ULI fall meeting - 102611

Mobile Tours―Local & National

National Conferences & Forums

CTLUS Action Plan

ULI MN’s Programs of Work - Go Look

Page 8: ULI in Action on Transportation and Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Sustainable and Competitive Regions (James Curtis) - ULI fall meeting - 102611

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

Page 9: ULI in Action on Transportation and Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Sustainable and Competitive Regions (James Curtis) - ULI fall meeting - 102611

A Bold New Tool Box

Regional Goals & Resources Land Assembly Financing & Tools Local Government

(Re)Development Policy & Practice

CTLUS Action Plan

Page 10: ULI in Action on Transportation and Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Sustainable and Competitive Regions (James Curtis) - ULI fall meeting - 102611

Partner to Galvanize Support & Leadership to Implement Action Strategies

Next Step:

CTLUS Action Plan

Contact:

ULI MN

Caren Dewar, Executive Director

[email protected]

612-338-1332