RoundtableFebruary 29, 2008

Kern Blueprint Process

How do we

want to grow?

How do we

want to grow?

Phase IPhase I

How do we

achieve our

vision?

How do we

achieve our

vision?

Phase IIPhase II

Kern Regional Blueprint

•Vision

•Values

•Principles

•Strategies

•Scenarios

Spring 2007 Fall ’07—Winter ‘08 Spring-Summer 2008

Community-Based OutreachCommunity-Based Outreach

Kern Blueprint Process—Phase II

Roundtables

Roundtables

• Priority Principles

• Conceptual Strategies

Fall ’07—Winter ‘08 Spring 2008 Summer

Outreach to PlannersOutreach to Planners

• Local priorities and strategies

• Scenario refinement

• Refined strategies

Town Hall Meetings

• Draft Principles

• Draft Priorities

Roundtables

Roundtables

Outreach to PolicymakersOutreach to Policymakers

• One-on-one

• Summit

• COG Board

Kern Regiona

l Blueprin

t

• Town Hall Meetings– Over 450 participants– 18 meetings throughout the

region– Recap Phase 1 outcomes– Draft principles and

scenarios

• Community Presentations– City Councils– Community/interest groups

Phase 2 Outreach Activities

• Quality of Life Survey– 1,200 telephone respondents– Attitudes and perceptions

• Roundtables– Process guidance– Technical review

Phase 2 Outreach Activities

Phase 2 Outreach:Initial Results

Principles:Approaches to

Achieve the Vision

• Use compact, efficient development and/or mixed land uses – Locate housing, employment,

shopping, services, and transit routes in close proximity to each other.

– Compactly built– Use space efficiently – Use attractive, sustainable

design and green building guidelines

– Easily walkable and bikeable

Draft Principles

Draft Principles

• Use compact, efficient development and/or mixed land uses

What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth?

Major Moderate Some None Delete

53% 31% 11% 2% 3%

– Preserves small town character

– Supports multi-modal transportation

– Conserves resources and land

– Focus on urban and downtown areas

– Link to infrastructure improvements

– Address safety concerns– Encourage mixed incomes

• Provide a variety of housing choices – Develop a mix of housing

types • Single-family detached houses• Townhouses and condos• Apartments

– Provide affordable options for everyone

– Develop workforce housing near employment centers

Draft Principles

Draft Principles

• Provide a variety of housing choices

What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth?

Major Moderate Some None Delete

50% 35% 12% 2% 2%– Serve all ages, incomes, lifestyles and special needs

– Link to workforce and economic development

– Maintain and rehab current housing stock

– Address safety concerns regarding affordable housing

– Follow “green” standards– Acknowledge regulation vs.

market-driven realities

• Provide adequate and equitable services– Education– Medical Services– Public Safety– Recreation

Draft Principles

Draft Principles

• Provide adequate and equitable services

What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth?

Major Moderate Some None Delete

85% 10% 4% 1% <1%– Supports long-term viability of communities

– Expand medical services and facilities

– Increase education standards and resources

– Target youth and seniors

– Keep pace with growth

– Locate services equitably

• Use and improve existing community assets and infrastructure– Focus development in

existing communities – Develop or redevelop

underutilized urban land (infill)

– Enhance historic buildings and areas

– Preserve and improve current infrastructure:

• Streets, sewers, water, and parks

Draft Principles

Draft Principles

• Use and improve existing community assets and infrastructure

What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth?

Major Moderate Some None Delete

65% 29% 6% 0% <1%

– Link to compact and infill development

– Revitalize and redevelop communities

– Preserve historic features and character

– Uses public funding more effectively than building anew

– Emphasize quality

• Provide a variety of transportation choices– Offer alternatives to driving:

• Bike lane networks• Sidewalks and trails • Convenient local and regional

public transit systems.

– Design communities that support a variety of transportation options.

Draft Principles

Draft Principles

• Provide a variety of transportation choices

What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth?

Major Moderate Some None Delete

54% 30% 13% 2% <1%– Balance modes, but link with land use practicalities

– Expand pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure

– Expand inter-city choices and infrastructure

– Supports air quality

– Expand inter-regional choices and infrastructure

– Serve seniors’ special needs

• Enhance economic vitality by linking:– Job training – Education – Future regional

industry needs and opportunities

Draft Principles

Draft Principles

• Enhance economic vitality by linking jobs, education, and future industry

What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth?

Major Moderate Some None Delete

65% 25% 8% 2% 0%

– Provide local jobs and training for local residents

– Link industrial and educational development

– Link to workforce housing and public services

– Link to developing alternative energy

– Prevent youth from leaving the region

• Conserve energy and natural resources, and develop new alternatives– Conserve and protect

air, water, mineral and petroleum resources

– Encourage new energy resources

– Design energy-efficient facilities and communities

Draft Principles

Draft Principles

• Conserve energy and natural resources, and develop new alternatives

What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth?

Major Moderate Some None Delete

81% 13% 4% 1% 1%

– Link alternatives with economic development

– Manage and conserve water

– Use solar and wind power

– Promote green building

• Conserve undeveloped land and spaces – Habitats, waterways, natural

areas, agriculture and public land

– Protect military air space– Avoid encroaching urban

development

Draft Principles

Draft Principles

• Conserve undeveloped land and spaces

What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth?

Major Moderate Some None Delete

62% 22% 12% 2% 2%– Preserve buffer zones

– Protect habitats

– Protect economically-important spaces:

• Oil fields• Airspace• Agriculture

– Supports air quality

– Expand inter-regional choices and infrastructure

– Serve seniors’ special needs

• Increase civic and public engagement– All community members– All levels and sectors of

government– All interest groups

Draft Principles

Draft Principles

• Increase civic and public engagement

What type of effect would this principle have in achieving the vision and managing growth?

Major Moderate Some None Delete

64% 27% 7% 1% 1%– Involve all stakeholders• Residents• Civic leaders• Private sector

– Emphasize early and frequent involvement

– Develop solutions for the future

– Enforce leaders’ accountability

– Conduct transparent processes

– Honor the community’s vision

Draft Principles

Principle Major/moderate effect in achieving

the vision and managing growth

Use compact development 84%Provide a variety of housing choices 85%Provide adequate and equitable services 95%Use/improve existing assets and infrastructure 84%Provide a variety of transportation choices 84%Enhance economic vitality 90%Conserve energy and natural resources 94%Conserve undeveloped land and spaces 84%Increase civic and public engagement 91%