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Pennsylvania. A PLAN FOR LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. PA’s Municipal Boundaries. Development in the Greater Philadelphia Region ( 1930–1990). 262% Increase in Land Developed and a 56% Increase in Population. Recent History of Land Use in PA. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Pennsylvania
A PLAN FOR LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PA’s Municipal Boundaries
Development in the Greater Philadelphia Region (1930–1990)
262% Increase in Land Developed and a 56% Increase in Population
Recent History of Land Use in PA
1997 – 21st Century Environment Commission established by Executive Order
1998 – 21st Century Environment Commission reports responsible land use is PA’s
top environmental priority1999 – “Land Use Planning” – Executive Order
guides state agencies on decisions impacting land use
Recent History (Cont.)
1999 - State land use advisory groups were established, and they conducted
public outreach
1999 - Noteworthy County/multi-municipal land use planning activities began to
occur
2000 – State Interagency Land Use Team Report provides inventory of Commonwealth programs that impact land use
2000 – Major revisions to the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC)
PA’s Vision Statement
Orderly and efficient growth, community revitalization and quality of life enhancement of the Commonwealth that:
• Preserves open space• Promotes economic vitality• Protects natural resources• Controls sprawl• Optimizes investments in infrastructure (public
and private)
Achieving PA’s Vision
Foster intergovernmental cooperation at all levels focusing on land use decision making and infrastructure investment to:
• Promote sound land use principles• Utilize tools from MPC• Conduct education and outreach• Provide financial incentives• Leverage state funding among agencies• Build on existing partnerships• Share “Best Practices” and technical assistance
PA Strengths
Interagency structure in place at the state level to coordinate land use and transportation planning
Local government offers opportunities for public input in decisions in land use, transportation, and economic development
Funding for local planning increased and is more coordinated
Robust and enduring planning partnerships Strong state commitment
PA Opportunities
Strengthen local community involvement and integrate their land use vision for the future with transportation planning, programming and project development
Implement multi-municipal planning
Make better use of interagency structures currently in place
Offer incentives for regional cooperation
PA Opportunities (Cont.)
Explore and implement various pilot programs to reverse trends that compete with our “Growing Smarter” goals
Evolving process for state agencies to consider local plans when making infrastructure and permit decisions
Collaborate with the General Assembly to address land use policy issues
PA Weaknesses
Local governments are not required to have a comprehensive plan
Most municipalities do not think regionally Limited interstate communication on land use,
economic development and transportation issues Scarce staffing and funding for small
municipalities Lack of county oversight on developments of
regional significance Cumbersome impact fee procedures Limited use of municipal capital improvement
programs and budgets
Threats
Global or external forces that impact land use and transportation• Air quality attainment issues
• National and global economic forces
• Safety and security of infrastructure and other resources
• Future viability and efficiency of passenger and freight railroads
PA Priorities Change the culture of land use decision making
to realize PA’s vision
Encourage municipalities to think and act regionally
Reinvest in established communities
Strengthen and implement existing state agency processes, procedures and funding mechanisms to promote the critical link between land use planning and transportation project development
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