Planning Studio: Principles for Equity Outcomes Florida APA Conference 2022 September 9th, 2020
1. The Planning Studio Approach 2. Planning Projects 3. The Process 4. The Outcomes Agenda
ACCESSIBILITYMULTIMODALCOMMUNITYSAFETYPLACEMAKINGCOMMUNITYASSETSIDENTITYNATURALFEATURES • Build Partnerships • Listen to the community’s story and vision • Identify challenges and opportunities • Translate to equitable land use and transportation strategies • Community-supported implementation plan Planning Studio Approach
• Safe transportation for all users • Accessible and affordable travel options • Multimodal connectivity • Equitable access to opportunity • Community and cultural identity Equity Objectives
Corridor Vision and Action Plans • US 27 (Winter Haven) • US 17/92 (Hanes City and Davenport) • SR 70 (across the state) • US 27 (Clewiston) Rural Town Workshops • US 17 (Fort Meade) • US 17 (Wauchula) • US 17 (Bowling Green) Planning Studio Projects
The Process: Schedule
Boston Area MPO
The Process: Outreach and Engagement • Engage underserved and disadvantaged • Identify mobility and accessibility needs • Develop equitable strategies that provide safe access to opportunity and essential services • Implement realistic strategies that are cost-effective for the community
• Convenient time • Accessible location • Language provisions • Encourage partnership • Trusted relationship The Process: Outreach and Engagement
• Partner with the community • Listen to the tensions and challenges • Hear their stories • Develop solutions https://youtu.be/jfUGB7m_g5Etogether The Process: Outreach and Engagement 9
• Objective Outcomes • Community-Based Vision • Programmable Projects • Opportunities • Subjective Outcomes • Stronger Partnerships • Greater Trust • Lessons Learned The Outcomes
• Fort Mead Rural Town Workshop • From Resurfacing to PDE (Project Development and Environment) • Accommodate greater changes • Locals willing to wait for a better outcome • Bowling Green Rural Town Workshop • Grant Opportunity with DEO • Wauchula Rural Town Workshop • Pedestrian and Bicyclist Improvements • Speed Management Strategies The Outcomes
• Stronger Partnerships • Locals understand they have a role to play • Greater Trust • Willingness to actively participate • Better turnouts in the future • Lessons Learned • Enhance outreach efforts • Build Relationships • We have much work to do! The Outcomes
Vitor Suguri Ph.D. FDOT District Vitor.Suguri@dot.state.fl.usOne Frank Kalpakis, AICP Renaissance FKalpakis@citiesthatwork.comPlanning Contact Information
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