New York Green: Mission Facilitate informed and creative land use decisions that balance nature and economics stimulating sustainable development and preserving a healthy environment.
Meeting Overview Green Genesee/Smart Genesee Why, Who, How, What Leadership Team Purpose, Structure, Function Questions/Discussion
How do we continue to meet our own needs without compromising the ability of our children to meet theirs?
We want Clean water Clean air Rural character No floods Culture and history Jobs, good jobs More time Safe neighborhoods Good roads Local produce/products Nature trails To walk to the post office Healthy kids No traffic jams Beautiful places Open spaces Wildlife No traffic jams Good fish Outdoor fun Productive farmland Good schools Beautiful places Community pride Good coffee Shade in the summer Bright future Good wine
Economy Society Ecology
Economy Society Ecology
Economy Society Environment
A tool for making sustainable land use decisions The Green Genesee/ Smart Genesee Project
Natural systems Hubs Greenway Corridors/Trails Farmland Core Areas Heritage Hubs Green Infrastructure Gateways
Built Human Natural Capital
Green Genesee Road Map
Smart Genesee Genesee County Planning Smart Genesee Zoning Reform Pilot Project involves comp planning and development of form-based land use regulation codes streamline regulatory process, benefit economic development and provide plans for infrastructure funding. Green Genesee + Smart Genesee = Green Genesee/Smart Genesee (GGSG)
New York State s Cleaner Greener Communities Program Working together to improve our environmental and economic health Finger Lakes Regional Sustainability Plan Grants programs administered by NYSERDA (NYS Energy Research and Development Authority)
GGSG - Phase I NYSERDA Cleaner Greener Communities Grant = $175,000 matched by $133,000 partner dollars and in-kind services.
KEY DELIVERABLES 1. Leadership Teams 2. Sustainability Maps 3. Energy Strategy 4. Comp Plan Updates 5. Zoning Revisions
Team Work! Partner Team Funding partners of GGSG Phase I Leadership Team You! Consultant Team Conservation Connects and LaBella Associates Resource Team Reps from public agencies and organizations
Partnership Team 1. New York Green 2. Towns of Alabama, Batavia, Oakfield 3. Village of Oakfield 4. Genesee County Economic Dev. Center 5. Genesee County Planning
Leadership Team Community Economy Environment Agriculture Land Management Education Outdoor Recreation Youth
Leadership Team Support the vision of GGSG Provide perspective, input and assistance
Leadership Team Commitment: Eight meetings between September 2014 and November 2015 Consistent attendance, active participation in dynamic meetings Commitment to stakeholder group(s) while retaining an ability to consider the community as a whole
Consultant and Resource Teams Team building/facilitation/accountability Visuals maps, overlays, pictures, videos, etc. Land use change/predictive modeling Risk assessment/prioritization models Common language/interpret value Examples, examples, examples Develop publicly available database
Stage 1 - Vision: 1. September 10, 2014 Orientation/vision/mission/goals/outcomes 2. November 12, 2014 Public Outreach Current Context: Part 1 3. January 13, 2015 Current Context: Part 2
Stage 2 Asset Evaluation: 4. March 11, 2015 Prioritize resources Develop design principles, energy priorities Maps: Part 1 5. May 13, 2015 Maps: Part 2
Stage 3 Implementation: 6. July 8, 2015 Strategies for implementation: Part 1 7. September 9, 2015 Strategies for implementation: Part 2 8. November 11, 2015 Presentations to public, legislature and youth
What s in it for you? Stakeholder hero Leader of communities Protector of children Custodian of nature Patron of economy Guardian of our future Refreshments
The best way to predict the future is to invent it. Alan Kay Just Say Yes