Cumberland Region Tomorrow is a private, non-profit, citizen based regional organization working with Greater Nashville Regional Council

Cumberland Region Tomorrow is a private, non-profit, citizen based regional organization working with Greater Nashville Regional Council and others in the public and private sectors, dedicated to planning for the future livability and economic vitality of our ten-county region. In our work, we support and encourage growth planning, with emphasis, pp g g p g, p on land use, transportation, and preservation of the rural landscape and character of the region s communities.

Cumberland Region Tomorrow s Objectives are: Continue the regional discussion of quality ygrowth Report on growth trend data Lead the process to develop tools and resources necessary to implement quality growth practices Encourage collaborative action Recognize and reward successful examples of quality growth projects throughout the region

QUALITY GROWTH TOOLBOX

Cumberland Region Tomorrow Regional Visioning Project What Was Done: Developed 20 Year Growth Trend Data Evaluated Base Case Scenario (current trend) Developed Alternative Case Scenario

Cumberland Region Tomorrow Regional Visioning Project Overview: Residents of region want to preserve our unique communities and beautiful landscapes Region can preserve our quality of life and accommodate the rapid growth that is sure to come Little time to accomplish these changes Region is growing faster than predicted in 2000 Total population growth to reach 2 Million in 2020 The region s quality of life is key to our economic vitality

The Cumberland Region 1990 s. Population up 22% Employment up 38% 167,500 acres of farms and natural areas to housing 2000 s. 3.4 million acres home to 1.4 million people Average density of 2.7 persons per acre, 60% of national average 2020. Population increases to 2.0 million Jobs up 33%, to 973,580 More than 356,000 acres required for housing, roughly the size of Davidson County $10 billion for infrastructure

Cumberland Region Tomorrow Regional Visioning Project Base Case Growth Scenario

Cumberland Region Tomorrow Regional Visioning Project Growth threlated dchallenges Base Case is creating.. Greater capital costs for new infrastructure Inadequate residential tax revenues to cover public services Higher rates of conversion of prime agricultural l lands and fragile environments Greater vehicle miles traveled and, consequently, higher levels of automobile emissions

Cumberland Region Tomorrow Regional Visioning Project Alternative Case Growth Scenario

Cumberland Region Tomorrow Regional Visioning Project Moving toward the Alternative Case Scenario in our region will Preserve unique cities, towns and communities Reduce land consumption and preserve open space Increase variety of housing choice and opportunity Reuse existing communities and infrastructure Expand transportation modes and better use of current Expand transportation modes and better use of current infrastructure

Cumberland Region Tomorrow Regional Visioning Project

Cumberland Region Tomorrow Regional Visioning Project Findings: Economic data is still compelling.quality Growth will result in significant land mass, infrastructure and natural resource savings. There is a cost to our current pattern of development which we currently don t measure and understand.

Prologue: Creating Quality Growth in the Cumberland Region

Quality Growth will ensure our Region s future livability and economic vitality Toolbox pg. 4

Toolbox pg. 9 Guide our region s growth with comprehensive community plans Update zoning, subdivision and building codes to implement community plans

Use design to Use design to protect and enhance our region s diversity of community character Toolbox pg. 9

Toolbox pg. 9 Redevelop and strengthen our region s cities, towns, and rural communities to ensure a range of unique lifestyle choices

Create a variety of Create a variety of housing choices for our region s diverse workforce Toolbox pg. 9

Toolbox pg. 9 Conserve our region s land, water, natural and cultural resources for our future economic, health and social wellbi being

Toolbox pg. 9 Link land use and transportation planning to promote an integrated framework to guide growth and development

Toolbox pg. 9 Guide public and private investment to efficiently i use pre-existing infrastructure and developed land

Think and act regionally to ensure our future livability Think and act regionally to ensure our future livability and economic vitality Toolbox pg. 9

Prologue: Defining Quality Growth in the Cumberland Region Chapter 1: Reinvesting in Towns, City Centers, and Communities Chapter 2: Creating a Variety of Housing Choice Chapter 3: Conserving our Region s Land, Water, Natural, and Cultural lresources Chapter 4: Transportation/Land Use Planning for Quality Growth Chapter 5: Guiding Infrastructure t r Investments for Sustainable Growth Conclusion: Ensuring our Economic Vitality through Quality Growth

Reinvesting in Towns, City Centers, and Communities

Toolbox pg. 14 Our Region s Existing Communities have Tremendous Redevelopment Potential Benefits: Retains a sense of place and historic Identity Sustains a sense of community Maximizes i public facility and infrastructure investments Supports the value of private investment Contributes to the local economy Reduces growth pressure to outlying areas Creates convenience

Memphis, TN: Broad Street

Memphis, TN: Broad Street Commissioned by Duncan Associates

Toolbox pg. 20 Define e and Focus on Promising Areas Create Good Redevelopment Plans Make Investment Possible Use Incentives to Promote Reinvestment Design Attractive Community Centers Maximize i Organizations and Resources in Revitalizing Areas

Toolbox pg. 28 Define and Focus on Promising Areas Identify promising areas for reinvestment and define project boundaries. Focus resources and efforts towards maximum success

Toolbox pg. 28 Create Good Redevelopment Plans Establish a redevelopment plan to address needs of promising areas Incorporate unique community elements into traditional planning process

Toolbox pg. 29 Make Reinvestment Possible Utilize approval streamlining Make higher density possible Expand residential i use and type Encourage mixed use Adopt form based regulations Update codes to encourage rehabilitation

Toolbox pg. 36 Use Incentives to Promote Reinvestments Provide brownfield assessment Use community development and remediation block grants (CDBG) Encourage greyfield Use state programs such as the redevelopment Tennessee Courthouse Square Revitalization Program Implement tax increment financing districts Expand financial incentives for property owners Consider Business Improvement Districts (BID) Provide financial support through government Implement PILOT- Payment infrastructure improvements e In Lieu Of Taxes

Toolbox pg. 44 Design Attractive Community Centers Make streetscape improvements Maximize public buildings and uses Create multimodal and walkable areas Use design guidelines Use conservation zoning Enhance natural features

Example: Bellevue Boulevard / McLemore Avenue Bellevue Boulevard / McLemore Avenue, Soulsville, Memphis, TN: Steve Price, UrbanAdvantage

Toolbox pg. 48 Maximize Organizations and Resources in Revitalizing Areas Include stakeholders in the revitalization and redevelopment of communities City and County Governments Main Street Boards Chamber Community Development Councils Churchesh Neighborhood Associations Local Business Owners

Example: Abandoned Brown Field Site Former complex of depression-era buildings Redeveloped into 250,000 square feet of retail shops, art gallery, antiques stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, and event space Central Franklin Area Plan National Register of Historic Places Used Department of Interior Guidelines for Rehabilitation and Restoration Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits Other redevelopment incentives

Creating a Variety of Housing Choice

A Range of Housing Types is needed to meet the needs of our region s residents and economy

Toolbox pg. 58 Housing Trends Influenced by: New jobs Population growth Shrinking in household size Location Cost and value Design Life cycle needs

Toolbox pg. 61 Identify the Housing Needs of Each Community Examine Existing Planning and Zoning Regulations Expand Comprehensive Plans to Allow More Housing Options Design to Create Attractive Communities and Housing Use Incentives to Promote Housing Choice

Soulsville, Memphis, TN: College Street

Soulsville, Memphis, TN: College Street Commissioned by the Fannie Mae Foundation

Conserving Our Region s Land, Water, Cultural and Natural Resources

Our unique natural surroundings and features not only define the character of the Cumberland Region, they also distinguish it from other places

Toolbox pg. 88 Plan for Natural Infrastructure Identify and Establish Land, Water, Natural and Cultural Resource Priorities Integrate Priorities Into Community and Regional Plans Use Existing Resources for Conservation Increase Flexibility of Regulations to Allow Conservation and Low Impact Development Prevent Unsafe Development Wilson County

Toolbox pg. 90 Preserve Historical and Cultural Resources Use Incentives to Promote Conservation Preserve Water Resources Protect Critical Habitat Keep Agriculture Viable Link and Connect Corridors of Public and Private Open Space Use Sustainable Building and Development Strategies

Toolbox pg. 93 Plan for Natural Infrastructure Identify and Establish Land, Water, Natural and Cultural Resource Priorities Integrate Priorities into Community and Regional Plans Use regional / community plans for resource conservation Inventory and assess natural resources Identify conservation priorities and integrate into plans Develop Priority Funding Areas (PFA) for infrastructure investments

Toolbox pg. 103 Increase Flexibility of Regulations to Allow Conservation and Low Impact Development Update planning and zoning to allow quality conservation and low impact development Design to Conserve Resources Adopt regulations encouraging Low-Impact Development (LID) Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) Green arterial road systems

Toolbox pg. 92 Use Sustainable Building and Development Strategies LEED ifi d b ildi d i LEED certified building design Energy audits Renewable energy sources Infiltration practices

Transportation and Land Use Planning for Quality Growth

Linking land use and transportation planning can provide an integrated framework to guide growth and development

Regional traffic currently relies primarily on interstate travel Total miles traveled are continuing to increase Increasing congestion is beginning to affect the livability and desirability of communities Nashville MPO Counties

A collaborative effort in developing land use plans and supporting transportation systems will result in: Improved community livability More efficient use of the existing infrastructure Improved economic vitality Sustainability Improved health

The region has arterials with redevelopment potential, like this example:

Traditional Arterial E14th Corridor - San Leandro, CA Source: Steve Price, Community, Design + Architecture

Arterial with Signal, Streetscape and Pedestrian Modifications E14th Corridor - San Leandro, CA Source: Steve Price, Community, Design + Architecture

Arterial with Pedestrian, Bike, and Infill / Mixed-Use Redevelopment 3D s Applied E14th Corridor - San Leandro, CA Source: Steve Price, Community, Design + Architecture

Toolbox pg. 128 Optimize Existing Transportation Systems first Recognize and Use the Goals of Adopted Land Use Plans Work with Existing Agencies to Coordinate Land Use and Transportation Planning Adopt Design Guidelines Develop Good Plans and Follow them

Toolbox pg. 130 Encourage Development of Vacant Land and Reuse of Older Sites Strengthen Downtowns Promote Concentrated Activity Centers and Corridors Promote Good Site Design Provide a Balanced Transportation System that Creates Choices

Toolbox pg. 142 Design Community and Corridor Tools: Develop communitywide connectivity plans Develop public parking strategies in downtowns and infill areas Develop flexible parking standards and practices I ffi i Integrate traffic management into neighborhood design

Toolbox pg. 150 Develop Context Sensitive Design Guidance Context Zones and Thoroughfare Types

Guiding Infrastructure Investments for Sustainable Growth

Growth requires infrastructure and infrastructure is expensive

Infrastructure has become primarily a government responsibility

Challenges to Cost Effective Infrastructure and Government How We Can Guide Infrastructure Investments for Sustainable Growth

Toolbox pg. 175 Create and Implement Comprehensive Community Level and Regional Plans that Guide Growth and Align Infrastructure Investments to Accomplish Them Target Infrastructure Investments Strategically to Support Community and Regional Plans Plan for Regional Economic Development Readiness Create Regional Jobs/Housing Bl Balance

Toolbox pg. 178 Use Tennessee State Laws and Programs to Guide Growth and Infrastructure Investments Use Community and Regional Leadership to Create Good Comprehensive and Infrastructure Plans

Conclusion: Ensuring Our Region s Economic Vitality through h Quality Growth

Our Region s Long-term Economic Competitiveness is predicated on Quality Communities,,Quality Growth, and Sustainable Development

Support all Economic Sectors through Quality Growth Guide Growth for Economic Development Readiness and Quality of Life Develop and Follow Comprehensive Community and Regional Plans to Create Quality Growth and Sustainable Development Make Possible a Range of Quality Design and Development Use our Resources Wisely Work Collaboratively l to Create the Region that We All Desire

Develop and Follow Comprehensive Plans Provide Resources to Create Comprehensive Community and Regional Plans Update the Rules to Allow Quality Growth and Sustainable Development Effectively Use Public and Private Funding to Implement Community and Regional Plans Use Redevelopment Incentives to Catalyze Investment nt Encourage Regional Planning Where Appropriate Create Mechanisms to Continue Regional Collaboration