NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING INITIATIVE INC-ZAP October 22, 2016
TODAY 1. What is NPI? 2. Overview of Proposed NPI Approach 3. Next Steps
REFRESHER 10-14 Bear Valley Fort Logan Regis Berkeley Highland Barnum Sloan Lake Colfax Villa wood Mar Lee Barnum Harvey Harvey South years for NPI planning approach Jefferson Sun Valley Chaffee Sunnyside Highland Valverde Auraria Lincoln Athmar Ruby Hill College View - South Platte Union Station Baker Globeville CBD Five Points Civic Center Overland 78 North Capitol Hill Capitol Hill Speer Wash Platt Rosedale Elyria Swansea Cole Whittier City Cheesman Country Club Washington years for status quo planning approach University Clayton Skyland City Congress Cherry Creek Belcaro Cory - Merrill University Wellshire Northeast Hill North Hill South Hill Hale Hilltop Washington Virginia Vale Virginia Village University Hills Southmoor Montclair Goldsmith Indian Creek Hampden Stapleton East Colfax Lowry Field Hampden South Windsor Kennedy Montbello No adopted area or neighborhood plan 19.2% Percent of City (excluding DIA) 42% 38.8% with adopted plan Plans adopted prior to Blueprint (2002) DIA Gateway - Green Valley Ranch Plans adopted after Blueprint (2002) Marston
NPI STRATEGIC PLAN Planning Board Review Draft Coming Soon! Identifies Identifies Identifies strategy/ Outlines planning community neighborhood overall approach process and plan engagement groupings and content approach and plan sequencing tools (first 2 rounds)
NPI CORE VALUES Intentional. Equitable. Measurable. The planning process will be clear and participants will know what to expect. The planning process will treat neighborhoods fairly and promote balanced, equitable outcomes. The planning process will make use of data to inform decisions and track progress.
THE NPI AREA PLANNING MODEL 1. Group Neighborhoods Together Up to 6 neighborhoods per plan 19 plans total 2. Timeline 18-24 month process for each plan Intentional. The planning process will be clear and participants will know what to expect. 10-14 years total 3. Align with Blueprint Denver Coordinate processes Create clear system for where/how NPI updates Blueprint
THE NPI AREA PLANNING MODEL 4. Multiple Plans in Process 3 concurrent plans (under proposed budget) 5. Rolling Process New plans kickoff as others are completed Equitable. The planning process will treat neighborhoods fairly and promote balanced, equitable outcomes. 6. Plan Content and Scope Plans focus on physical planning + high-priority issues Community helps identify focus topics for each plan
THE NPI AREA PLANNING MODEL 7. Plan Sequencing Informed by planning need (indicators) 8. Focused Implementation Track and measure progress Measurable. The planning process will make use of data to inform decisions and track progress.
NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPINGS DIA Considerations: Shares histories, issues, or aspirations Built environment and natural features Planning need (indicator score) Character, context, and development patterns Major draws (institutions, amenities, shopping districts) Bear Valley Regis NORTHWEST Berkeley Highland Barnum WEST SOUTHWEST FAR SOUTHWEST Fort Logan Sloan Lake Colfax Villa Harvey Harvey South Barnum wood Mar Lee Chaffee Pk Sunnyside NORTHWEST CENTRAL Highland Jeff Sun Val Auraria Globeville NORTH NORTH CENTRAL CENTRAL Hill EAST CENTRAL Valverde Athmar Ruby Hill Un Sta Lincoln Baker CBD Civ Ctr SOUTH CENTRAL Rosedale Overland College View - South Platte Five Pts N Cap Cap Hill Speer Wash Platt University Cole Whittier Cty Pk Chs Ctry Club Elyria Swansea SOUTHEAST CENTRAL Wash Clayton SOUTH Northeast Hill NEAR NORTHEAST Skyland City Congress Cherry Crk Belcaro Cory - Merrill Univ Wellshire Hale North Hill South Hill EAST Hilltop Montclair NEAR SOUTHEAST Univ Hills Southmoor Virginia Village Wash Virginia Vale Goldsmith NORTHEAST East Colfax Lowry Field SOUTHEAST Windsor Hampden FAR SOUTHEAST Hampden South Stapleton Indian Creek Kennedy Montbello FAR NORTHEAST Gateway - Green Valley Ranch Considerations: Common infrastructure (major roads, drainage) Geographic and population size Councilmember input Avoid splitting NSA s Marston
INDICATORS Livability PARKS & OPEN SPACE WALK/BIKE-ABILITY HEALTH INDEX Investment UNDERUTILIZATION PERMIT ACTIVITY SALES TAX Policy & Regulation NEW VS. OLD CODE AREAS OF CHANGE LU/ZONING MISMATCH Economy COST BURDEN MEDIAN INCOME POVERTY Demographics HOUSEHOLDS POPULATION JOBS
TARGETED SCOPE FOR EACH PLAN Always Topics: [Appear in every plan] Focus Topics: [Selected with the community] Built Environment Transportation [ped, bike, transit, vehicle] Streetscape Utilities [stormwater, green infrastructure] s and Open Space Policy & Regulation Land Use, Zoning, and other regulations Urban Design, Building Heights, and Neighborhood Character Historic Preservation Economic Development Affordable Housing Health and Sustainability Focus Areas: [Selected with the community] Neighborhoods (one section each) Areas Needing Special Attention (Nodes, Corridors, Station Areas, Business Districts, etc.) Transformative Projects: Emerge via the planning process] Game Changers & Big Ideas Major Redevelopment Sites Implementation Topics vary from plan to plan All topics on the table for consideration Community prioritizes Plan focuses on top priorities Put communities in touch with relevant agencies Built Environment ing, Brownfields, Utilities, Schools/Institutions, Beautification, etc. Policy & Regulation Social Issues, Safety and Crime, Arts and Culture, Food Systems, Special Districts, Code Enforcement, etc.
NEXT STEPS October Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation (10/22) November Budget Approval NPI Strategic Plan Draft December Planning Board City Council Committee (LUTI) Q1 2017 Kickoff Plans