Oakland County s Green Infrastructure Vision. L. Brooks Patterson Oakland County Executive
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1 Oakland County s Green Infrastructure Vision L. Brooks Patterson Oakland County Executive
2 Southeast Michigan 20 miles northwest of Detroit Consists of 910 square miles Population of 1.2 million More than 1,400 lakes Headwaters of five major rivers Oakland County Nearly 96 miles of regional trails And 60,000 acres of parkland Background on Oakland County
3 Green Infrastructure Visioning effort started in 2005 Held over 100 meetings and hosted 25 community work sessions Green Infrastructure Visioning effort
4 The community work sessions followed a 9 step GI planning process developed with the help of our our Natural Areas Advisory Group. = = Process
5 Instant Benefits by just going through the exercise Placing conservation efforts within the context of a larger ecosystem Coordinating projects with surrounding communities Supporting grant applications by outlining addition open space /recreation linkages (MNRTF) Identifying new partnerships & resources Instant Benefits
6 Elements of the Process.. Existing MNFI Potential Natural Areas coverage provides the foundation for our GI Vision The process enables a true partnership approach, by blending state-of-the-art natural resource information with the local knowledge base. Process (Based on science & community knowledge)
7 Tremendous Resource: Grant Applications Enhances Wetland & Woodland Coverage Park Plans/Master Plans Preservation (Land Trust) Focus Michigan Natural Features Inventory (Potential Natural Areas)
8 Genesee Lapeer Shiawassee Oakland Macomb Livingston Washtenaw Michigan Natural Features Inventory (Potential Natural Areas)
9 The work session is key in building relationships and trust Process (Based on science & community knowledge)
10 Focuses on identifying opportunities, matching interests, and providing timely support. Community GI work Group Planning Commission Elected Officials Parks & Rec. staff Citizens Consultants Building Department Local Business Resource Team County Planning Staff Local Conservancy State or County Parks MDNR - Urban Forestry DEQ - Wetlands Watershed Council Wildlife Habitat Council Process (Based on science & community knowledge)
11 Genesee County Lapeer County The key to a successful comprehensive GI approach is looking for multi-scale opportunities. Livingston County Macomb County Washtenaw County Wayne County Regional Scale County Scale Local Scale Process (Based on science & community knowledge)
12 Communities are using the information in many different ways.including Rural Master Plan Open Space Millage Wetland Mitigation Urban Grant Support Recreation Plan Park Acquisition Target Conservancy Coordination Promote Native Landscaping Partnership Building How is it being used
13 Commerce Township - Recreation Master Plan How is it being used
14 Green Infrastructure Green Infrastructure Springfield Township - Conservation Subdivision Milford Schools Native Landscaping How is it being used
15 Priority Modeling Criteria High Medium Low Ecological Quality Resource Connectivity Create of Expand Open Space/Corridor Areas Conservation Priority Assessment Modeling at the Parcel Scale Blending the Natural & Built Environment How is it being used
16 Trail Connections Urban Forests Native Landscaping Restoration Stream Buffer Rain Gardens Recreation Opportunities Link Link Rain Gardens Green Buildings Trail Connections Green Infrastructure as it relates to the urban landscape Native Landscaping Promoting green infrastructure as a Low Impact Design Strategy How is it being used
17 ACQUISITION APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA SITE AND PROJECT QUALITY C. Green Infrastructure - Proposed project is part of a green infrastructure plan for the community, region, or ecoregion. 20 Points How is it being used
18 Work session
19 Work session
20 Work session
21 Our Roots Run Deep
22 Attendee List What is Green Infrastructure? Resource Maps Green Infrastructure Process Draft Green Infrastructure Map Natural Area Advisory Group Contact Information Check List for Master Plan & Zoning Ordinance Workbooks
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25 2009: City of Novi 2010: Springfield Township 2011:???? Find out at the Oakland County Green Infrastructure Celebration October 6, 2011 Springfield Oaks County Park at the Historic Ellis Barn Oak Land Award
26 Contact: Nina Misuraca Ignaczak THANK YOU!!!!
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