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Transcript of July 15, 2011 NEW YORK & CONNECTICUT SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES.
“We want to make sure that when we’re building infrastructure, we’re considering how housing, transportation, and the environment all impact each other.”
~President Barack Obama
PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
Coordinated economic, housing, transportation, environmental and land use planning
Viable, regional economic strategies
Equitable outcomes
Meaningful participation from traditionally marginalized stakeholders
Measurable benchmarks of success
Implementation agreements among governments and other stakeholders
GOALS
1. Provide more transportation choices.
2. Promote equitable, aff ordable housing.
3. Enhance economic competitiveness.
4. Support existing communities.
5. Coordinate policies and leverage investment.
6. Value communities and neighborhoods.
LIVABILITY PRINCIPLES
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Chica
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17.5%20.4% 19.8%
15.9% 16.7%
21.6%19.1%
21.6%19.1% 20.1% 20.8%
26.0% 24.7% 26.5%
31.2% 30.7%
25.9%28.5%
26.0%28.5% 28.3%
33.3%
43.6% 45.1% 46.4% 47.1% 47.3% 47.5% 47.5% 47.6% 47.6% 48.4%
54.1%
Comparison of Housing & Transportation Costs as a Share of Income between the Regions, 2000
Transportation Housing Both
TOD Database http://toddata.cnt.org
NY-CT-NJ Region New York Metro Transit Shed
15.9%12.7%
31.2%28.4%
47.1%
41.1%
Comparison of Housing & Transportation Costs as a Share of Income between the Region & .5 Mile Transit
Shed
Transportation HousingTransportation + Housing
TOD Database http://toddata.cnt.org
9 Cit ies2 Counties4 MPOs2 Nonprofi t
ADVISORY BOARD6 State Agencies6 Nonprofi ts3 NJ members
CONSORTIUM
Goal: Create a network of engaged government offi cials, civic and community leaders, business leaders, entrepreneurs, planners and private citizens that cuts across geographic racial, ethnic and income and programmatic boundaries.
Objectives: Create effective communication tools. Develop and maintain active committees of diverse
stakeholders. Effectively engage residents in determining outcomes and
implementing recommendations.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Local Project Advisory Structures
Regional Advisory Committee
Steering Committee Meetings
Website and Interactive Media
Preferred Sustainability Status
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION
Two Committees for Metro North and LIRR Service Areas
Open to Any Interested Participant
Fall 2011: Input on Desired Outcomes & Measures of Success
Summer 2012: Recommendations for Regional Plan Enhancements
Spring 2013: Feedback on Draft Execution Plan for Regional Sustainable Development
REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Opportunity to Win 2 Extra Points on Discretionary HUD Programs (other agencies to be added)
NY-CT Sustainable Communities Steering Committee Must Approve Based on Following Criteria: Geographically located in NY-CT region covered by consortium
Furthers purpose of NY-CT regional planning program
Consistent with six livability principles of Sustainable Communities Partnership
Commitment to participate in the regional NY-CT Sustainable Communities program
Application Instructions on www.SustainableNYCT.org
Steering Committee will Make Determination Within 10 Business Days of Application
PREFERRED SUSTAINABILITY STATUS
February 15, 2011: Cooperative Agreement in Eff ectApril 14, 2011: Workplan Submitted to HUDApril 15, 2011: Kick-off at Waldorf-Astoria June 30, 2011: Memorandum of Agreement Signed July 15, 2011: First Steering Committee MeetingSummer 2011: Sub-grantee contracts and RFPs,
complete outreach strategy, begin research tasksFall 2011: Initial local and regional advisory
committee meetings
2011 PROJECT MILESTONES