Irene Kim | Design Portfolio by Irene Kim

Irene Kim se l ected wor ks 2012 - 2015

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Washougal Waterfront: A Community Connected Project Logo

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Challenges » Limited waterfront access » Lack of physical connectivity to/from the waterfront » Concerns about impact on Downtown Washougal

Principles

What to expect The project will involve several different processes, all leading up to the final Waterfront Vision Plan: Project Scoping Research Public Engagement Data Analysis & Recommendations Developing the Final Plan The Waterfront Vision Plan will be completed in June 2014.

Collaborate:

Community partners are committed to building strong relationships based on good faith and genuine involvement. Together we will ensure continued transparency and collaboration between governing agencies, the community, and other regional partners in the future development of the waterfront.

Purpose To develop a community vision for the waterfront that connects and complements the downtown, and supports the creation of a local and regional identity for the City of Washougal.

Take our survey by April 23rd! Go to: www.WashougalWaterfront.com info@WashougalWaterfront.com

Washougal Waterfront: A Community Connected

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Guiding Thrive:

Washougal’s emerging downtown combined with a local dedication to environmental stewardship creates a strong foundation for a thriving community. Together we will create an economically feasible and sustainable waterfront destination, without compromising the core environmental integrity of the region.

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Cultivate:

The community prides itself on its rich historical roots, access to abundant natural amenities, and small-town, family- friendly feel. Building on these community values, together we will cultivate a local and regional identity for Washougal.

@ Washougal_WF

Connect:

The City, Port, and community have been fostering connections by investing in infrastructure, creating a vibrant downtown core, and building on regional opportunities. Together we will strengthen community connections and provide safe and easy access to the waterfront.

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Washougal Waterfront: A Community Connected

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The Dalles, OR Overview:

Case Study

Despite the heavy industrial development along the Columbia River in the Dalles, the city has various waterfront amenities scattered along and beyond the length of the city. The Port has been prioritizing the development of several large acres of vacant waterfront site for industrial development.

Cascade Locks, OR Overview: Cascade Locks is 37 miles east of Washougal and is a popular regional amenity along the Columbia River with a toll bridge connecting to the State of Washington. The waterfront features a variety of outdoor activities and hosts various events and celebrations throughout the year.

How it relates:

How it relates: » Small, Columbia Gorge town » Proximity to major highway creates barrier to waterfront » High priority for job growth and retention » Extensive trail network connecting waterfront features

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Challenges & Issues: » Disconnect between waterfront and downtown/community » Lack of wayfinding and signage » Aged and unattractive industrial development blocks views of the river

» Small, Columbia Gorge town » Proximity to major highway creates barrier to waterfront » Extensive regional trail network near the waterfront » Strong Native American heritage within community and

Challenges & Issues: » Disconnect between waterfront and downtown/community by major road Cascade Locks, OR

» Lack of wayfinding and pedestrian/bicycle/ADA access » High unemployment rate and declining downtown

Strategies & Solutions:

» Underpass provides access to the waterfront by all modes across

» Large open spaces and green areas create flexible/adaptable

the highway. Created with a large public park with a pavilion used for community events and a viewing and picnic area on the waterfront

spaces for all types of events year-round.

» Developing public uses and facilities such as a pavilion and

restaurant/cafe can be rented for private events, weddings, etc.

» Pedestrian/bicycle trails runs the entire length of the waterfront

» Art installations, community center, public garden, and historic

connecting scattered waterfront features.

» Discovery Museum at the trailhead not only provides an

educational purpose but a cultural gateway into the city.

Community Demographics Total Population (1990-2012)

Underpass to waterfront

preservation of museum foster cultural identity and sense of place Underpass to waterfront

Guiding Principles

Poverty Status by Age (1990-2012)

Thrive:

Age (2012)

Median Household Income (1990-2012)

Connect:

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Collaborate:

Cultivate:

The community prides itself on its rich historical roots, access to abundant natural amenities, and small-town, familyfriendly feel. Building on these community values, together we will cultivate a local and regional identity for Washougal.

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“The community prides itself on its rich historical roots, access to abundant natural amenities, and small-town, family-friendly feel. Building on these community values, together we will cultivate a local and regional identity for Washougal.”

1. Cultivate Topic Community Spaces & Civic Uses

1.01 Intersection Repair, Portland, OR

Successful waterfronts engage the whole community by providing diverse, complementary uses. Washougalites want the Waterfront to be a vibrant, welcoming place for residents and visitors. This means development on the Waterfront must reflect established community values and build on existing community assets.

Recommendations 1.01 Incorporate placemaking activities into all development on the waterfront

1.02 Integrate interactive family-friendly amenities along the Waterfront and within the development

1.03 Establish a community garden on the Waterfront

Topic 1.04 Build a community center on the Waterfront or within the development

Tourism & Marketing

1.05 Offer frequent, year-round events and programming in Downtown Washougal and the Waterfront 1.12 Amnesia Brewery, Downtown Washougal

Art, History & Culture

1.06 Install art that reflects community values

1.07 Establish a self-guided walking tour of art installations placed in strategic locations linking Downtown and the Waterfront

1.08 Expand or enhance the current options for music events by building an amphitheater on the Waterfront

Recommendations 1.09 Facilitate a conversation with Best Western to join the Tourism Promotion Area

1.10 Develop tourism materials such as postcards and maps to complement the recently established Washougal Tourism website

1.11 Develop a visitor kiosk on the Waterfront

1.12 Establish a regional tourism task force to develop collaborative marketing strategies for Western Gorge towns

1.13 Conduct a feasibility study on passenger ferry service across the Columbia River to the Sandy River Delta Park

1.06 Little Shop of Horror, Washburn Performing Arts Center, Washougal High School

“Washougal’s emerging downtown combined with a local dedication to environmental stewardship creates a strong foundation for a thriving community. Together we will create an economically feasible and sustainable waterfront destination, without compromising the core environmental integrity of the region.”

2. Thrive Topic Business Recruitment & Retention

Many residents are excited about the prospect of a thriving Washougal Waterfront and the opportunities that redevelopment can bring, including more recreational opportunities and a variety of places to eat, drink and shop. Successful waterfront redevelopment must be thoughtful, well planned and consistent with the community’s commitment to sustainability.

Recommendations

Sustainable Practices, Environmental Stewardship & Green Development

Business Assistance Programs 2.01 Provide resources and support to new and existing small businesses

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2.02 Establish a First Source Hiring program for construction and where applicable, operation of on-site businesses and development

Recommendations 2.09 Adopt Triple Bottom Line lens to development decisions to set environmental and social sustainability on equal footing profit

2.10 Develop signage that highlights sustainability initiatives along the Waterfront and within the development

2.13 Include resilient design features such as terracing and hardscaping near the river

2.14 Future development should be built to at least LEED Silver

Business Assistance Programs

2.03 Victoria, B.C. Public Marketplace

Development Best Practices

2.03 Recruit recreationoriented businesses along the Waterfront

2.05 Recruit small, destination retail shops that complement existing Downtown businesses

2.10 Signage for environmental sustainability

2.06 Develop the Waterfront in phases PHASE 1: Waterfront trail and park, with supporting recreational businesses and infrastructure

2.06 Dockside Green Commercial Development, Victoria, Canada

2.04 Recruit food and beverage establishments that range in size and affordability

PHASE 2: Residential development and community spaces with supporting small, commerical development

2.07 Cluster, angle and stairstep buildings within the development to preserve views and maximize open space

PHASE 3: Stand alone commercial development and mixed-use development

2.08 Establish Character Areas along the Waterfront and within the development

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2.11 Incorporate stormwater management best practices to reduce pollution and runoff into the Columbia River

2.12 Preserve and restore habitat along the river

• You feel very strongly about the protection of our natural treasures and maintaining the beauty of the region.

• You like the idea of growing the cities and towns throughout our entire region for economic development and housing choices.

• You like the approaches that connect people to jobs via efficient transportation options and having homes near places to work.

• Regardless of age or location in the region, you expressed a real desire to change the way we approach our future for the better. The status good enough. This is quo how is wenot could grow if a new loop is built to

This is think how we could grow if our region follows • You education is very important, particularly investing in emerging demands for housing and job early education to ensure future success. opportunities of millennials and empty-nesters. Large shifts in transportation, land use, and development practices would be needed.

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improve east-west connectivity and provide alternative routes for freight and passenger movement. The loops opens new parts of the region for economic development.

WHO PARTICIPATED? YOUR PREFERENCES...

Percentage of respondents byyou AGEfavored the approaches Percentage of respondents GEOGRAPHY We asked you to rate on a scale of 1-5 (five being the highest) how much to housing, economicby development, transportation and infrastructure, and protection and use of natural treasures for each possible future described above. Below is a CENTRAL summary of the major conclusions from this input, the average rating of each approach from all respondents, comments, and additional Hamilton County 10% thoughts. [18-34] 28% COLLAR

Total # of Participants

NATURAL TREASURES 1,137

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2.2

[35-44]

25%

[45-54]

25%

Bradley, Catoosa, Walker, and Whitfield counties

65%

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23%

3.8

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OUTER Bledsoe, Dade, DeKalb, Jackson, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Murray, Polk, Rhea, Sequatchie counties Average Rating out of 5

4.4

2.4

Thrive 2055 regional vision | tri-state chattanooga region FUTURE A: Business as Usual

FUTURE B: I-75 Manufacturing Corridor

FUTURE C: Growing from Within

FUTURE D: Regional Loop, Local Access

Farmland and open spaces in suburban areas are developed for small and large-lot homes. No future open space plan is put in place.

Working farmland, sensitive natural areas, and groundwater well areas are protected. Existing parks and protected lands are maintained.

Coordinated efforts provide more open spaces, preserve natural treasure, and boost agricultural activity and ecotourism.

Farmland and open spaces in suburban areas and along the loop are developed for small and large-lot homes. Existing parks and protected lands are maintained, but no future open space plan is put in place.

WHAT WERE THE POSSIBLE FUTURES? Comments

Each Possible Future tells a different story of a future based on various to housing, economic development, transportation “Part approaches of the emphasis on natural and infrastructure, and the protection and use of natural treasures in the region.

During the next 40 years, the greater Chattanooga region of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia is expected to grow by nearly 400,000 new residents.

After nearly two years of gathering feedback, ideas, and information from people around the 16-county region, Thrive 2055 designed four possible growth futures to show us how development decisions might impact where we live, work, and play and how we get around. Between June and July 2014, Thrive 2055 asked people to share their greatest priorities when considering future growth and to evaluate major themes found in each possible future. In addition to the geographic growth related themes in the futures, topics on education and training had a special section in the exercises. We gathered input through a series of public meetings, paper workbooks, and online exercises.

WE LEARNED...

Below is a summary of who particpated and what we heard, as well as the major takeaways from that input. Community leaders and volunteers from the 16-county region are using the feedback and comments expressed during this period of input to craft strategies that will help us prepare for future growth while addressing the priorities that matter most to people who call our region “home”.

• You feel very strongly about the protection of our natural treasures and maintaining the beauty of the region.

Percentage of respondents by AGE

1,137

Percentage of respondents by GEOGRAPHY

[35-44]

25%

[45-54]

25%

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10%

28%

[18-34]

COLLAR Bradley, Catoosa, Walker, and Whitfield counties

65%

OUTER Bledsoe, Dade, DeKalb, Jackson, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Murray, Polk, Rhea, Sequatchie counties

25%

Each Possible Future tells a different story of a future based on various approaches to housing, economic development, transportation and infrastructure, and the protection and use of natural treasures in the region.

• You feel very strongly about the protection of our natural treasures and maintaining the beauty of the region.

FUTURE B: I-75 MANUFACTURING CORRIDOR

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• You like the approaches that connect people to jobs via efficient transportation options and having homes near places to work. • You think education is very important, particularly investing in early education to ensure future success. This is how we could grow if we continue to follow current development trends.

This is how we could grow if a new loop is built to improve east-west connectivity and provide alternative routes for freight and passenger movement. The loops opens new parts of the region for economic development.

Average Rating out of 5

YOUR PREFERENCES...

We asked you to rate on a scale of 1-5 (five being the highest) how much you favored the approaches to housing, economic development, transportation and infrastructure, and protection and use of natural treasures for each possible future described above. Below is a summary of the major conclusions from this input, the average rating of each approach from all respondents, comments, and additional thoughts.

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FUTURE B: I-75 Manufacturing Corridor

FUTURE C: Growing from Within

FUTURE D: Regional Loop, Local Access

Farmland and open spaces in suburban areas are developed for small and large-lot homes. No future open space plan is put in place.

Working farmland, sensitive natural areas, and groundwater well areas are protected. Existing parks and protected lands are maintained.

Coordinated efforts provide more open spaces, preserve natural treasure, and boost agricultural activity and ecotourism.

Regardless of age or where you live in this region, the protection of natural treasures is important. Approaches to protecting and preserving the natural treasures, farmland and open spaces were the highest rated approaches overall.

“The Chattanooga area’s appeal is its natural beauty and outdoor opportunities. This needs to be preserved and encouraged.”

“Our natural treasures must be preserved! We must plan for future open space as well.”

Average Rating out of 5

2.6

Most

Average Rating out of 5

FUTURE B: I-75 Manufacturing Corridor

FUTURE C: Growing from Within

FUTURE D: Regional Loop, Local Access

Funded road improvements from existing transportation plans are made, and the Chickamauga Locks are upgraded.

Business and housing growth on “Main Streets” support existing infrastructure. Investments are made in facilities to support commuting via mass transit, biking, and walking.

In addition to the loop, transportation improvements are made towards bus transit, rail and water freight routes.

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FUTURE A: Business as Usual

FUTURE B: I-75 Manufacturing Corridor

FUTURE C: Growing from Within

FUTURE D: Regional Loop, Local Access

Advanced manufacturing growth along I-75 in the major job centers attracts employment and housing to the corridor.

Office and retail lead employment growth and great quality of life attracts and retains young, creative workers.

Improvements to the region’s infrastructure support growth in warehousing, freight, and distibution employment.

Although the office and retail led employment growth is rated the highest, your responses indicate that diversity in employment and economic growth is really more important than excelling in a single sector. There is also a strong desire to see economic development occur throughout the region, not just in existing employment centers. This corresponds to the preferences for transportation and housing options that make jobs more accessible.

“When there are productive jobs available for a local workforce willing and able to create wealth, there will be abundant public and private resources available to invest in the quality of life desired by all.”

“...a great place for retirees as well as young and vibrant professionals. It has many possibilities that as of yet have not been developed.”

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2.7

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4.0

3.0

3.2

FUTURE A: Business as Usual

FUTURE B: I-75 Manufacturing Corridor

FUTURE C: Growing from Within

FUTURE D: Regional Loop, Local Access

Housing types are similar to today with greatest growth in suburban and countryside single-family homes.

Housing types are a mix of single and multi-family options built near the emerging job centers along I-75. Fewer large-lot subdivisions built in the countryside.

Housing includes more urban and in-town options so people can live closer to work and leisure.

Housing is built near new job sites and along the loop. Housing mix is similar to today with slightly more multi-family options in suburban areas.

Comments “Considering this area is one of the lowest paying in the country, it would be great to have housing that the residents can afford. Not everyone makes enough to purchase a $300,000 house!”

As a region, you support housing growth near jobs. Your preference for the type of housing varies based on your age and the part of the region in which you live, suggesting that diverse housing options are important.

“Flexibility with building codes to offer new and alternative building ideas and living arrangements [is a priority].” “Throwing up more houses where they exist will just cause more ugly-suburban sprawl and take away from our natural beauty. Build up, not out.”

“It’s really important to build and maintain affordable housing particularly for single moms and working class families.”

COMMUNITY PRIORITIES

In addition to rating each approach found in the four Possible Futures, respondents ranked five issues they felt were most important to address as our region grows. The overall rankings are highlighted below.

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6

Economic Development The region attracts job-creating commerce from around the world.

#7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12

Earning Potential New job growth support the development of more high-pay jobs, increasing residents’ access to employment that provides a family wage. Natural Resources Wise stewardship of working lands, historic and cultural places, and other natural features is prioritized. Fiscal Responsibility Local tax revenues used efficiently to maintain today’s level of public services, infrastructure and roads. Scenic Beauty Residents and visitors continue to build and maintain our region’s legacy of scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, clean water and fresh air.

Vibrant Communities People take advantage of more outdoor recreation opportunities and alternative modes of transportation.

Travel Time People spend more time at their destinations and less time in traffic. Local businesses enjoy reduced operating costs due to more efficient movement of goods. Entrepreneurship Resources for startup and existing businesses support the development and success of entrepreneurs. Housing for the future New housing is built to meet the incomes and preferences of future residents. Rural Economics Greater emphasis on agricultural production, local foods, and eco and cultural tourism increase the earning potential in rural economies in our region. Accessibility Accessibility to local businesses, hospitals, schools and places of employment is improved regionally. New job growth occurs near places people live. Flood Protection New growth avoids sensitive areas, such as floodplains and stream ways, to reduce potential damage from flooding.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Education and training are integral to long-term prosperity for the region. We asked people to rank the importance of different learning experiences for children and adults in the region, specifically experiences related to early childhood programs, K-12 education, higher education, and adult learning. Education is so important to you that more than half of the write-in comments were about education.

The following learning experiences are rated the most important by the largest percentage of respondents.

72% Equip teachers with the right tools

63% 62%

Help struggling readers

Ensure children graduate high school

• Most support for programs aimed at younger children. • Support for teachers, increasing high school graduation, and reading and writing support are the top priorities among participants.

“Education should be a priority particularly Birth to Five. Effective programs for this group should enable children to be reading on third grade level at that time...a measure of future success.”

“Quality education for all socio-economic levels in our community [is a priority].”

COLLAR Bradley, Catoosa, Walker, and Whitfield counties

1,137

4.4

3.8

FUTURE B: I-75 Manufacturing Corridor

2.4

FUTURE C: Growing from Within

FUTURE D: Regional Loop, Local Access

FUTURE B: I-75 MANUFACTURING CORRIDOR Comments

Average Rating out of 5

“Part of theAverage Rating out of 5 emphasis on natural

3.0 resources is a willingness to

on your age and the part of the region in which you live, suggesting that diverse housing options are important.

ThisAverage is how we grow if we continue to follow Rating out could of 5 Average Rating out of 5 current development trends.

2.6

“The key to regional prosperity is to increase the creativity and productivity of citizens; this means developing computational and critical thinking and soft skills as well as technical skills...”

HOUSING

CENTRAL Hamilton County

Comments

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$300,000 house!”

TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE

Comments “I’m not sure that economic development focused solely on office and especially retail can really achieve such strong job creation results. Manufacturing of some kind will continue to be important.”

Average Rating out of 5

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“I agree we could build a lot between here and Knoxville, and down through Ringgold to Dalton, but it needs a connecting loop from I-24 and possibly even from I-59 over to I-75 for those heading South. The 75/24 split is a nightmare especially during high travel times which will not encourage visitors to come back through and stay awhile.”

Job centers stay strong and growth keeps pace with population. Job growth occurs in office and industrial setting, consistent with current trends.

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28%

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2.7

Comments

3.2

Total #PREFERENCES... of YOUR Participants

HOUSING

“Among the first things that a community needs from its leaders is transparency: to understand which activities generate more revenue than they consume and which cost more than they generate.”

“I still think a light rail system would benefit our main commuter routes. Also an extensive, interconnecting bike trail and park system would be a wonderful healthy addition to our already beautiful city and region.”

Most

ed This is how we could grow if a new loop is built to 4.0 improve east-west connectivity and provide 3.3 alternative routes for freight and passenger movement. opens new parts ofLocal the region FUTURE C: Growing from WithinThe loops FUTURE D: Regional Loop, Access for economic development.

Advanced manufacturing growth along I-75 in the Office and retail lead employment Improvements to the region’s infrastructure Percentage of respondents by AGE Percentage of respondents by GEOGRAPHY major job centers attracts employment and growth and great quality of life attracts support growth in warehousing, freight, and housing to the corridor. and retains young, creative workers. distibution employment.

2.2

3.7

FUTURE A: Business as Usual

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Job centers stay strong and growth keeps pace with population. Job growth occurs in office and industrial setting, consistent with current trends.

Average Rating out of 5

4.1

“As much as nobody wants to pay more in fuel taxes or any other taxes, it must be admitted that congestion and unnecessary travel delays amount to a hidden ‘time tax’. More effective transportation promotes business activity as well as freeing individuals to go where they want to go and do what they want to do.”

Average Rating out of 5

Each Possible Future story of a future based on variousCoordinated approaches housing, economic development, transportation Farmland and open spaces in tells a different Working farmland, sensitive natural areas, and efforts to provide more open Farmland and open spaces in suburban areas and suburban areas are developed for the protection groundwater well use areas of arenatural protected. Existing preserve natural treasure, and along the loop are developed for small and and infrastructure, and and treasures in spaces, the region. small and large-lot homes. No future parks and protected lands are maintained. boost agricultural activity and large-lot homes. Existing parks and protected open space plan is put in place. ecotourism. lands are maintained, but no future open space plan is put in place.

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Our current transportation system is maintained. Road improvements that are already funded are implemented.

While your preferences for transportation are closely tied to where you live in the region, the approaches which coordinate transportation improvements to provide access to jobs and promote economic development were universally rated high.

better. The status quo is not good enough.

FUTURE A: BUSINESS AS USUAL

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FUTURE A: Business as Usual It is important to keep as much connectivity within the natural environment. Growth is expected and will happen but please consider habitat corridors during this process.

TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE Average Rating out of 5

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“I agree we could build a lot between here and Knoxville, and down through Ringgold to Dalton, but it “I still think a needs a connecting loop from I-24 light rail system and possibly even from I-59 over to would benefit our main I-75 for those heading South. The commuter routes. an You like the idea ofAlso growing the cities and towns throughout 75/24 split is a nightmare especially extensive, interconnecting during high travel times which our entire region for economic development and housing bike trail and park system will not encourage visitors to choices. would be a wonderful come back through and healthy addition to our stay awhile.” Regardless age or alreadyof beautiful citylocation in the region, you expressed a real desireandtoregion.” change the way we approach our future for the

WHAT WERE THE POSSIBLE FUTURES?

Comments

“Part of the emphasis on natural resources is a willingness to promote the highest and best use of land while respecting private property rights. If a community values the natural resources it has been given, it must be willing to pay the cost of preserving, protecting and enhancing them as well as investing in the use of those resources.”

3.7

NATURAL TREASURES

NATURAL TREASURES FUTURE A: Business as Usual

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generate more revenue than they consume and which cost more than they generate.”

WHO PARTICIPATED?

This is how we could grow if our region follows 3.2 3.3 emerging demands for housing and job opportunities of millennials and empty-nesters. Large shifts in transportation, land use,B:and FUTURE A: Business as Usual FUTURE I-75 Manufacturing Corridor development practices would be needed.

FUTURE D: REGIONAL LOOP, LOCAL ACCESS

This is how we could grow if our region follows emerging demands for housing and job opportunities of millennials and empty-nesters. Large shifts in transportation, land use, and development practices would be needed.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

This is how we could grow if additional manufacturing businesses locate or expand operations within the region’s existing, highly accessible job centers along I-75 corridor.

FUTURE C: GROWING FROM WITHIN

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4.1

tax’. More effective transportation promotes business activity as well as freeing individuals to go where they want to go and do what they want to do.”

WE LEARNED...

WHAT WERE THE POSSIBLE FUTURES? FUTURE A: BUSINESS AS USUAL

Average Rating out of 5

3.4

23%

[55+]

important to keep as much connectivity within the natural environment. Growth is expected and will happen but please consider habitat corridors during this process.

This needs to be preserved and encouraged.”

“Our natural treasures must be preserved! We must plan for future open space as well.”

FUTURE A: Business as Usual FUTURE B: I-75 Manufacturing Corridor FUTURE C: Growing from Within FUTURE D: Regional Loop, Local Access After nearly two years ofisgathering feedback, ideas, and Below is a summary of who particpated and we heard, as Our current transportation system Funded road improvements from existing Business and housing growth on “Main In addition to the loop,what transportation maintained. Roadwe improvements thataround plans areregion, made, andThrive the Streets” support existing infrastructure. improvements made towards bus transit, rail information from people the 16-county 2055 well as the major takeaways from that input. Community leaders This is how could grow if wetransportation continue to follow This is how we could grow ifare additional are already funded implemented. Chickamauga areus upgraded. Investments are made in facilities and water freight routes. designed fourare possible growth futures toLocks show how and volunteers fromtothe 16-county region are using the feedback current development trends. manufacturing businesses locate or expand support commuting via mass transit, development decisions might impact where we live, work, and and expressed during period of inputhighly to craft within thethis region’s existing, biking, and comments walking. operations play and how we get around. Between June and July 2014, Thrive strategies that will helpjob us prepare for future while accessible centers along I-75 growth corridor. Comments 2055 asked people to share their greatest priorities when addressing the priorities that matter most to people who call our considering future growth and to evaluate major themes found in “As muchregion “home”. as FUTURE C: GROWING FROM WITHIN FUTURE D: REGIONAL LOOP, LOCAL ACCESS nobody wants to pay more each possible future. In addition to the geographic growth related “Among the first things that a themes in the futures, topics on education and training had a in fuel taxes or any other taxes, it must be admitted that community needs from its special section in the exercises. We gathered input throughcongestion a and unnecessary travel leaders is transparency: to series of public meetings, paper workbooks, and online exercises. delays amount to a hidden ‘time understand which activities

WHO PARTICIPATED? Total # of Participants

“The Chattanooga area’s appeal is its natural beauty and

It is opportunities. FUTURE outdoor B: I-75 MANUFACTURING CORRIDOR

INFRASTRUCTURE

Average Rating out of 5

2.6

• Regardless of age or location in the region, you expressed a real desire to change the way we approach our future for the better. The status quo is not good enough.

• You think education is very important, particularly investing in early education to ensure future success.

During the next 40 years, the greater Chattanooga region of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia is expected to grow by nearly TRANSPORTATION & 400,000 new residents. Average Rating out of 5

• You like the idea of growing the cities and towns throughout our entire region for economic development and housing choices.

• You like the approaches that connect people to jobs via efficient transportation options and having homes near places to work.

Regardless of age where you liveAS in this region, the FUTURE A:orBUSINESS USUAL protection of natural treasures is important. Approaches to protecting and preserving the natural treasures, farmland and open spaces were the highest rated approaches overall.

resources is a willingness to promote the highest and best use of land while respecting private property rights. If a community values the natural resources it has been given, it must be willing to pay the cost of preserving, protecting and enhancing them as well as investing in the use of those resources.”

FUTURE A: Business as Usual

3.4

FUTURE B: I-75 Manufacturing Corridor

Our current transportation is Funded road improvements from existing FUTURE C: system GROWING FROM WITHIN maintained. Road improvements that transportation plans are made, and the are already funded are implemented. Chickamauga Locks are upgraded.

4.1within the region’s existing, highly 3.7 operations accessible job centers along I-75 corridor. FUTURE C: Growing from Within FUTURE D: Regional Loop, Local Access Business and housing growth on “MainD: FUTURE Streets” support existing infrastructure. Investments are made in facilities to support commuting via mass transit, biking, and walking.

COMMUNITY PRIORITIES

In addition to LOOP, the loop, transportation REGIONAL LOCAL ACCESS improvements are made towards bus transit, rail and water freight routes.

Comments

“As much as In addition to rating each approach found in the four Possible Futures, respondents ranked five issues they felt were most important to nobodybelow. wants to pay more “Among the first address as our region grows. The overall rankings are highlighted in fuel taxes or any other taxes, it must be admitted that congestion and unnecessary travel

#1 #7 #2 #8 #3 #9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT #4 #10 #11 #5 PREFERENCES... YOUR #12 #6

things that a community needs from its leaders is transparency: to

Travel Timewhich activities delays amount to a hidden ‘time understand Economic Development tax’. More effective transportation generate more revenue People spend more than time at their destinations and While your preferences forattracts transportation are closely The region job-creating commerce from promotes business activity as well consume and which “I agree weenjoy could reduced tied to where you live in the region, the approaches lessthey time in traffic. Local businesses as freeing individuals to go around the world. cost more than they build a lot between here which coordinate transportation improvements to operatinggenerate.” costs due to more efficient movement of where they want to go and do and Knoxville, and down provide access to jobs and promote economic what they want to do.” goods. through Ringgold to Dalton, but it development were universally rated high. “I still think a needs a connecting loop from I-24 Earning Potential light rail system and possibly even from I-59 over to Entrepreneurship New job growth support the development of more would benefit our main I-75 for those heading South. The Resources existing businesses commuter routes. Also an for startup and high-pay jobs, increasing residents’ access to 75/24 split is a nightmare especially support the developmentduring and high success of which extensive, interconnecting travel times employment that provides a family wage. bike trail andentrepreneurs. park system will not encourage visitors to

Natural Resources Wise stewardship of working lands, historic and cultural places, and other natural features is prioritized. This is how we could grow if our region follows emerging demands for housing and job opportunities ofFiscal millennials and empty-nesters. Responsibility Large shifts in transportation, landused use, efficiently and Local tax revenues to maintain development practices would needed. today’s level ofbe public services, infrastructure and roads. Average Rating out of 5

Average Rating out of 5

would be a wonderful healthy addition to our Housing already beautiful city for the future and region.” New housing is built to

come back through and stay awhile.”

meet the incomes and preferences of future residents. This is how we could grow if a new loop is built to improve east-west connectivity and provide alternative routes for freight and passenger Rural Economics movement. The loopsonopens new parts of the region Greater emphasis agricultural production, local forfoods, economic development. and eco and cultural tourism increase the Most potential in rural economies in our region. earning fav

Average Rating out of 5

ored

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Accessibility Scenic3.2 Beauty 4.0 3.3 3.3 Accessibility to local businesses, hospitals, schools Residents and visitors continue to build and and places is improved regionally. maintain our region’s scenic beauty, FUTURE A: Business as Usual FUTURElegacy B: I-75of Manufacturing Corridor FUTURE C: Growing from Within of employment FUTURE D: Regional Loop, Local Access New job growth occurs near places people live. outdoor recreation, clean water and fresh air. Job centers stay strong and growth Advanced manufacturing growth along I-75 in the Office and retail lead employment Improvements to the region’s infrastructure We asked you to rate of 1-5 (five being the highest) youand favored theofapproaches to housing, economic development, keeps pace with population. Jobon a scalemajor job centers attracts employment and how much growth great quality life attracts support growth in warehousing, freight, and growth occurs in officeVibrant and industrial housing to the corridor. and retains young, creativepossible workers. futuredistibution employment. transportation and infrastructure, and protection and use of natural treasures for each described above. Below is a Communities Flood Protection setting, consistent with current trends. summary of thePeople major take conclusions from input, the average rating of each approach from all respondents, comments, and additional advantage of this more outdoor recreation New growth avoids sensitive areas, such as thoughts. opportunities and alternative modes of floodplains and stream ways, to reduce potential Comments transportation. damage from flooding.

NATURAL TREASURES

“I’m not sure that economic development focused solely on office and especially retail can

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

“When there are productive jobs available for a local

Although the office and retail led employment growth really achieve such Mostworkforce willing and able to favor wealth, there will create be Rating out of 5 Average Rating out of 5 Average Rating out of 5 Average your responses indicate that strong job creation ed abundant public and private results. Manufacturing of diversity in employment and economic growth is 4.4 resources available to 2.4 2.2 3.8 some kind will continue really more important than excelling in a single “The key to regional invest in the quality of of different to be important.” Education and training are integral tosee long-term importance learning sector. There is also a strong desire to economicprosperity for the region. We asked people to rank the prosperity is to increase life desired by all.” experiences for children and adults in the region, specifically experiences related to early childhood programs, K-12 education, higher FUTURE A: Business asthroughout Usual FUTURE B:not I-75 Manufacturing Corridor FUTURE C: Growing FUTURE D: Regional Loop, Local Access “...a greatfrom place Within for the creativity and development occur the region, just in retirees as well as education, and adult learning. Working Education is so to you that more than half of the write-in comments were about education. productivity of citizens; existing employment corresponds to important the natural areas, Farmland and open spaces in centers. This farmland, sensitive and Coordinated efforts provide more open Farmland and open spaces in suburban areas and young and vibrant this means developing suburban areas are developed for groundwater areas are protected. Existing spaces, preserve natural treasure, and along the loop are developed for small and preferences for transportation and housingwell options professionals. It has and smallthat and large-lot homes. No future boost agricultural activity and large-lot homes. Existingcomputational parks and protected make jobs more accessible.parks and protected lands are maintained. many possibilities that critical thinking and soft Average Rating of 5 is rated theout highest,

The following learning experiences are rated the most important by the largest percentage of respondents.

open space plan is put in place.

72%

ecotourism.

as of yet have not

lands are maintained, but no future open space skills as well as technical skills...”

plan is put in place. • Most support for programs aimed at younger been developed.” children. Comments • Support for teachers, increasing high school

lon g - f o rm We b i n f ograp hic show ing communi ty pref erences and priorities f or f uture growth sce n a r i o s* “Part of the graduation, and reading and writing support emphasis on natural are the top “The participants. Chattanooga resources is a willingness to priorities among area’s appeal is its promote the highest and best use natural beauty and of land while respecting private Regardless of age or where you live in this region, the It is outdoor opportunities. property rights. If a community important to This needs to be values the natural resources it has protection of natural treasures is important. keep as much Most preserved and been given, it must be willing to pay Approaches to protecting and preserving the natural fav Average Rating out of 5 Average Rating out of 5 Average Rating out of 5 Average Rating out of 5 within the orencouraged.” ed connectivity the cost of preserving, protecting treasures, farmland and open spaces were the natural environment. and enhancing them as well as “Education should be highest rated approaches overall. Growth is expected and will investing a in priority the use of particularly “Quality happen but please those resources.” “Our natural education for all Birth to Five. Effective consider treasures be FUTURE A: Business as Usual FUTURE B: I-75 Manufacturing Corridor FUTURE C: Growing from must Within FUTURE D: Regional Loop,habitat Local Access socio-economic programs for this corridors during this preserved! We Housing types are similar to today Housing types are a mix of single and multi-family Housing more urban Housing is builtinnear new job sites and along the levels our process. groupincludes should enable must and plan for with greatest growth in suburban and options built near the emerging job centers along in-town options so people canopen live closer loop. Housing mix is[is similar future space community a to today with slightly children to be reading countryside single-family homes. I-75. Fewer large-lot subdivisions built in the to work and leisure. more multi-family options in suburban areas.

HOUSING

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Housing & Neighborhood plus Plan | dallas, TX

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Irene Kim | selected works

imagine irv ing comprehensive Plan Update | Irving, tx

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Powell-division transit & development project | Portland & Gresham, OR

Gresham

Powell-Division Transit & Development Project

What is a Transit Orientation score?

SE 182nd & Division Scores out of 100

GRESHAM People 39

8/100

Overall Transit Orientation Score

PedBike 6

Places 20

7,585

Current Population

59%

Physical Form 5

Performance 18

Half-mile walk distance area

NW Eastman & Division Scores GRESHAM

out of 100

48/100

People 60

• A zero to 100 score that measures how much current development and land use patterns support transit ridership. The higher the score the more transitoriented the area is. • This score provides a snapshot of what the area is like now. Part of the PowellDivision Transit Development project is identifying what neighborhood changes are desired and creating an action plan to encourage those changes, with the goal of making the neighborhood and transit work better for residents, businesses, workers and others. • The score includes five indicators: • People - The number of residents and workers in an area has a direct correlation with reduced auto trips. • Places - Areas with commercial urban amenities such as restaurants, grocers, and specialty retail allow residents to complete daily activities without a car and improve the likelihood of higher density development by increasing residential land values. • Performance - High quality, frequent bus and rail service makes public transportation a more reliable means of getting around and can be correlated to less driving. • Physical Form - Small blocks sizes promote more compact development and walkability. • Pedestrian/Bicycle Connectivity - Access to sidewalks and low stress bikeways encourages many more people to walk or cycle to transit and neighborhood destinations.

Overall Transit Orientation Score

PedBike 54

Performance

Opportunity Area Profiles

Places 91

SE Hogan & Stark

5,469

Current Population

Scores out of 100

58%

Physical Form 20

Performance 51

Half-mile walk distance area

11/100

People 30

PedBike 31

Overall Transit Orientation Score

6,927

Places 17

Current Population

N Main & NW Division Scores out of 100

57/100

People 67

Overall Transit Orientation Score

PedBike 59

Physical Form 28

Performance

Places 100

Half-mile walk distance area

Performance 1

What is a Community Destination?

5,287

Places that are shared resources and amenities for the local community including:

Current Population

• • • • •

63%

Performance 61

52%

Physical Form 7

Half-mile walk distance area

libraries hospitals and heathcare clinics fire stations government offices community centers

• • • • •

faith-based institutions civic and social organizations arts and culture centers museums parks and open spaces

High

Low

A closer look...

*See definition above Transit orientation

Community destinations*

Ridership

Current population

Future population

Current employment

182nd & Division Eastman & Division Main & Division Hogan & Stark

g resham com m u nity workshop poster design*

Future Communities Youth/elderly employment of color

Zero car households

Under poverty

d e s i g n a s s o c i at e c a n d i d at e

Portland Powell-Division Transit & Development Project

Visualizing Opportunity Areas

How could

Inner Powell look in the future? existing basic investment scenario

street trees

outdoor seating

sidewalk improvements

existing greater investment scenario

4 story mixed use ground floor retail, residential above street trees outdoor seating

plaza

sidewalk improvements

bike racks

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