Welcome. Growing by choice, not by chance.

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1 Welcome Growing by choice, not by chance.

2 Today, 860,000 people call the Midlands home Setting The Stage

3 By 2040 that 860,000 is predicted to grow by at least... Future Growth + 450,000 NEW RESIDENTS This translates into approximately: 174,000 new housing units 169,000 new jobs 66 new K 12 schools 1,700 new hospital beds Source: Central Midlands Council of Governments & Santee Lynches Council of Governments

4 The Challenge 1.3 Million People by 2040 Will we be ready? How can we create a collective vision to grow by choice, not by chance?

5 Reality Check Membership representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines Facilitates open exchange of ideas, information, and experience Committed to the best land use policy and practice ULI SC District Council formed in 2005 Reality Checks Around the Country: Los Angeles, CA (2005) Washington, DC (2005) North Texas (2005 & 2007) Baltimore, MD (2006) Tampa Bay, FL (2007) Charleston, SC (2007) Upstate, SC (2008) Seattle, WA (2008) Phoenix, AZ (2008) Raleigh/Durham, NC (2009) Jacksonville, FL (2009) Hampton Roads, VA (2012) Richmond, VA (2013) Charlotte, NC (2013) Midlands, SC (2013)

6 Midlands Vision Our Task To create a collective and enduring roadmap that will establish the Midlands as a prosperous and sustainable place to live, work, visit, and play inspiring us to strive for excellence and innovation in how we grow for the next 30 years. Growing by choice, not by chance.

7 Steering Committee Midlands Reality Check Steering Committee Leadership Reality Check Co Chairs ULI South Carolina Vice Chair Fundraising / Finance Visioning Exercise Implementation Data Collection & Analysis Media & Community Outreach Herbert Ames,EDENS Irene Dumas Tyson, The Boudreaux Group Deborah Haskell, Cushman & Wakefield Leighton Lord, Nexsen Pruet Bob Mundy, Estates, Inc. TracyJones Mary Beth Branham, LS3P Amy Clayton, Nexsen Pruet Ben Mauldin, Central Midlands COG Gregory Sprouse, Central Midlands COG Grant Jackson Pat Mason, CarolinaLiving.com Midlands Reality Check Steering Committee Members Charlie Thompson, Thompson and Co. David Tuttle, Lake Carolina Jenny Isgett, Old Republic Insurance Lee Mashburn, Mashburn Construction Scott Adams, Consultant Glen Caulk, Nelson Mullins Ken May, SC Arts Commission Frank Cason, Cypress Real Estate Paul Livingston, Richland County Council Ric Luber, Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports and Tourism Dale Stigamier, Integrity Real Estate Derrick Huggins, USC JP Scurry, Colliers Bryan Hall, SC Army National Guard Gail Jeter, Cardno Adrienne Montare, AIA SC Dan Cannon, Carolina Ceramics Delisa Clark, SC Department of Education Sam Johnson, City of Columbia David Laird, Central Carolina Community Foundation Public & private committee members devoted more than 18 months of planning.

8 Investors Champions Partners Sustainers Supporters

9 Reality Check Game Day October 22, 2013 Visioning Exercise Gathering of more than 300 regional leaders: Elected officials Business Leaders Nonprofits Citizen & Faith Based Groups County, City & Town staff Employers Land Owners Architects & Landscape Architects Planners Developers Investors Engineers Colleges & Universities Utility Companies School Districts & Students The Midlands Reality Check Region includes all or portions of eight counties: Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield, Saluda, Sumter, Calhoun and Kershaw.

10 Visioning Exercise: Game Day The Process Worked in diverse groups of 10 at 35 tables Developed Guiding Principles Allocated desired household & job growth using LEGOS Blue LEGOS = jobs Yellow LEGOS = households

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12 Reality Check Results Summit October 24, 2013 Getting Public Input Another gathering of more than 300 Game Day participants and members of the public to hear the results and cast their votes.

13 Most tables on Game Day generated patterns that resembled one of the following: Growth Patterns Dispersed Corridor Compact Urban Multiple Centers

14 The Growth Implications IMPLICATION DISPERSED CORRIDOR COMPACT URBAN MULTI CENTERS Characteristics Low density Separation between housing & jobs No growth boundary Resembles exiting growth patterns Low to moderate density Growth along transportation corridors More compact than Dispersed High density Most new growth in existing urban centers Mixed use development Emphasis on infill & redevelopment Moderate to high density Growth focused in existing cities & towns Growth is clustered with some areas of infill New Major Road Investments 127 linear miles 33 linear miles 19 linear miles 32 linear miles Loss of Open Space 50,000 acres 66,500 acres 12,500 acres 25,000 acres Existing municipal areas 47% growth 46% growth 75% growth 69% growth

15 Polling the Audience How They Voted

16 Top Results Infrastructure & Transportation Encourage development where infrastructure is available, planned or provided cost effectively (roads, water, sewer and schools) Regional improvements in pedestrian walkways, bikeways, public transit, rail & air service Economic Drivers Protect & enhance region s primary economic drivers Universities Agriculture Downtown Columbia/Business District Military Efficient Development & Green Space Promote use of vacant lots/parcels Support healthy, vibrant neighborhoods Protect open space for regional parks and permanent preservation

17 Note: All teams voted for development & a denser urban core

18 Note: All teams voted for development & a denser urban core

19 Top Results Our cities and towns are vibrant places where people want to live Increased accessibility to parks, greenways & other amenities Our communities feel, and are, safe Our people prosper Good jobs with a reasonable commute

20 What Happens Next?

21 SCHEDULE FOR TRANSFORMING YOUR REGIONAL VISION INTO ACTION ORGANIZE AND PLAN 2 4 MONTHS (NOV MARCH 2014): TRANSITION TEAM Analyze Results Summit Info.: Determine Guiding Principles, Desired Outcomes, Challenges and Solutions Develop Results Report Establish Speakers Bureau to Communicate Results Launch Efforts on Fundraising, Communications, Research, Outreach to Network of Supporters & Funders Hold Results Summit Implementation Program for ULI SC for Members and Supporters Identify Steering Committee Structure & Composition: Engaging Entire Region, Public & Private Sector

22 SCHEDULE FOR TRANSFORMING YOUR REGIONAL VISION INTO ACTION PRIORITIZE AND COMMUNICATE 4 6 MONTHS (MARCH APRIL): MIDLANDS IMPLEMENTATION STEERING COMMITTEE Establish Initiatives for Communication & Outreach, Research and Fundraising Continue Speakers Bureau Refine Message Identify Champion Organization(s) and Committee Chairs for Each Guiding Principle Oversee and Assist Champion Organization(s) Consider Funding Needs and Sources for Champion Organization(s)

23 SCHEDULE FOR TRANSFORMING YOUR REGIONAL VISION INTO ACTION MOVE INTO ACTION 6 12 MONTHS (APRIL OCTOBER): CHAMPION ORGANIZATION(S) Develop Action Plans (to be compiled into a Comprehensive Action Plan by the Steering Committee) Identify Specific Barriers and Solutions Develop Programs and Initiatives to Further Each Guiding Principle Hold a 1 Year Symposium to Re engage and Re affirm Implementation Direction

24 We Need You! Game Day and the Results Summit set the stage for a continued dialogue and future action to grow our region by Choice and not by Chance. Join us!

25 Food for Thought How would multi center growth impact your community? How is your community already incorporating the Guiding Principles? Infrastructure & Transportation Economic Drivers Efficient Development & Green Space How can the Implementation process support those efforts? What are the potential Champion Organizations in your community?