City of Brookfield 2035 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT #2 October 6, 2009 Public Hearing Presentation: December 1, 2009
Process Overview Phase I: Community Visioning (2008) - Developed long-term vision to direct Plan - Carried out extensive public process - Adopted Community Vision Report Phase II: Comprehensive Plan Development (2009) - Developed preliminary strategies for vision achievement - Vetted strategies through Task Force, Plan Commission, other City committees, focus groups, displays, and public events - Prepared and refined Comprehensive Plan document
The City s Comprehensive Plan Serves as a guide for future land use, transportation, and other City decisions Has a focus that is long range--10 to 25 years Needs to be flexible enough to deal with uncertainties Is amendable as conditions change over time Does not replace the City s more detailed plans Includes an interconnected web of strategies aimed towards vision Is organized in chapters based on key principles of the City s Vision
Plan Format Overview Vision Land Use Housing and Neighborhoods Jobs and Shopping Natural Resources and Recreation Education Sustainability Special Places Transportation Community Value Regionalism Implementation
Regional Influences
Brookfield Area Influences
Future Vision Scales - 1
Future Vision Scales - 2
Future Vision Scales - 3
2035 Vision Statement
Future Growth & Preservation Concept
Fiscal Impact Analysis Summary
Land Use Overview Work to preserve our range of established neighborhoods Preserve and enhance our greenway network Focus redevelopment and land use evolution within Targeted Investment Areas (TIAs) Continue to require high-quality development
Guiding Future Land Use: The Map
Guiding Future Land Use: Category Matrix
Housing and Neighborhoods Retain single family, owneroccupied character Maintain and celebrate our neighborhoods Keep older housing and neighborhoods attractive for new families Allow a range of housing in TIAs
Key Theme: Maintaining Brookfield as a Community of Choice for Families
Jobs and Shopping Retain and attract high-quality businesses, focusing on innovationdriven companies Work to retain the knowledge and talent of local Baby Boomers Promote the City s high quality of life and housing as key economic development tools Maintain our superior transportation access Support public-private partnerships and participate in regional initiatives
Natural Resources & Recreation Prioritize completion of the greenway trail network Implement recommendations of the City s Park and Open Space Plan Continue to update the City s plans to work with the Comprehensive Plan and maximize non-city funding options
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
Education Support educational initiatives that address the changes in our world s economy and technology Support links between our business and educational communities Support inter-generational learning opportunities Increase local access to technology-based training and higher education
Promote a diverse local economy Sustainability Promote redevelopment and sustainable building and site design Maintain the value of our neighborhoods Filter City decision-making through a sustainability lens
Sustainability in Brookfield will involve continued and expanded efforts to preserve our quality of life and meet our needs without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same, and to maintain City service levels while also maintaining reasonable municipal costs.
Special Places Continue to focus redevelopment with our TIAs Establish a new/expanded 124 th Street and Capitol Drive TIA Encourage more private and public cultural venues in the community Brand Brookfield as a Garden City Take a supportive approach to historic preservation
Focus: 124 th Street Corridor as New TIA Study Area
Summary of TIAs
Brookfield Square/Exec. Dr Area Vision
Transportation Maintain and enhance our network of major roads Continue to improve bike and pedestrian facilities Support high-speed, intercity rail service with a stop in Brookfield Support the completion of an EIS to study a future interchange from I-94 Facilitate transit connections to major destinations within the City to maintain a strong local economy
Guiding Future Transportation Facilities
Community Value Continue to implement a CIP for City utility and facility investments Continue progressive stormwater management initiatives and techniques Implement programs for greater sustainability Pursue water conservation initiatives Revisit ways City government communicates among itself and with taxpayers and residents
Regionalism Collaborate with regional organizations Connect with state and federal initiatives and grant sources Collaborate with Elm Grove and Wauwatosa on issues of mutual concern Support annexation of isolated Town properties and long term consolidation
Implementation Priorities Adopt minor text amendments to zoning regulations Complete the greenway trails and consider unique themes Explore ways to modernize and enhance digital communications
Implementation Priorities, cont. Develop an approach to update existing TIA plans, potentially prioritizing the Village Area Implement recommendations of the Park and Open Space Plan Monitor grant funding opportunities Establish an approach for reuse of aging retail areas
Citizen Task Force Michael Aprahamian, Southwest Quadrant, Chair Matt Sauer, Northwest Quadrant Jennifer Donze, Northwest Quadrant Gary Gilmore, Southwest Quadrant Sally Winberg, Northeast Quadrant Gary Weller, Northeast Quadrant John Corbin, Southeast Quadrant Kari Clappier, Southeast Quadrant Joe Becker, Civic Groups Mary Waring, Community Groups Ellen Gennrich, Environmental Interests Scott Oleson, Business Interests Suzanne Taipala, Civic Groups Rick Moon, Business Interests Dave Marcello, School District of Elmbrook Thank You!
City of Brookfield 2035 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT #2 October 6, 2009 Public Hearing Presentation: December 1, 2009