Creation of regional transportation, housing, and air quality plans that are deeply aligned and tied to local comprehensive land use and Establishing zoning codes to enable the capital investment plans. Support existing government to coordinate development communities with infrastructure investments, and 4 through ensure residential, commercial, and Increase in the share of residential mixed-use industrial uses are appropriately located to and commercial construction on development protect the environment, cultural sites, and underutilized infill development human health. sites that encourage revitalization, while minimizing displacement in neighborhoods with significant disadvantaged populations. Aligned Federal planning and Create Regional Planning Office (RPO) to Coordinate policies investment resources that mirror support a range of organizational missions 5 and leverage the local and regional strategies for in a coordinated way by working to investment achieving sustainable communities. leverage resources for greater impact. Increased participation and Bolster programs for physical health decision-making in developing and (including healthy food and active living), Invest in healthy, implementing a long range vision mental health (positive ways to deal with 6 safe, and walkable for the region by populations abuse, suicide, addiction, etc.), spiritual neighborhoods traditionally marginalized in public health, and ultimately overall societal planning processes. wellness. Source: Grantee work plan and final plan deliverable. To further the concepts incorporated in Thunder Valley’s final plan, the following section describes the specific performance measures selected by Thunder Valley, and approved by HUD, to effectively execute planning strategies and track progress over time. Performance Measures Established to Stay on Track Working directly with HUD staff, Thunder Valley CDC selected performance measures to identify activities, outputs, and outcomes that strongly correlated with planning efforts and would allow various stakeholders to measure planning results, both during the planning process and throughout plan implementation. Notable measures and progress to date are detailed in the following table. Measure Category Performance Measure Reported Progress to Date Establish intergovernmental planning Governance 20 jurisdictions represented and cooperation mechanisms Resident participation in plan Outreach 669 persons attending meetings development and governance Number of persons attending education Outreach 57 persons or training sessions on sustainability Conduct scenario planning regarding Regional Planning 6 scenarios developed economic development Conduct scenario planning regarding Regional Planning 7 scenarios developed transportation Projected increased change in the Transportation 40% increase number of low and very low-income
4 Support existing communities through mixed-use development Creation of regional transportation, housing, and air quality plans that are deeply aligned and tied to local comprehensive land use and capital investment plans. Increase in the share of residential and commercial construction on underutilized infill development sites that encourage revitalization, while minimizing displacement in neighborhoods with significant disadvantaged populations. Establishing zoning codes to enable the government to coordinate development with infrastructure investments, and ensure residential, commercial, and industrial uses are appropriately located to protect the environment, cultural sites, and human health. 5 Coordinate policies and leverage investment Aligned Federal planning and investment resources that mirror the local and regional strategies for achieving sustainable communities. Create Regional Planning Office (RPO) to support a range of organizational missions in a coordinated way by working to leverage resources for greater impact. 6 Invest in healthy, safe, and walkable neighborhoods Increased participation and decision-making in developing and implementing a long range vision for the region by populations traditionally marginalized in public planning processes. Bolster programs for physical health (including healthy food and active living), mental health (positive ways to deal with abuse, suicide, addiction, etc.), spiritual health, and ultimately overall societal wellness. Source: Grantee work plan and final plan deliverable. To further the concepts incorporated in Thunder Valley’s final plan, the following section describes the specific performance measures selected by Thunder Valley, and approved by HUD, to effectively execute planning strategies and track progress over time. Performance Measures Established to Stay on Track Working directly with HUD staff, Thunder Valley CDC selected performance measures to identify activities, outputs, and outcomes that strongly correlated with planning efforts and would allow various stakeholders to measure planning results, both during the planning process and throughout plan implementation. Notable measures and progress to date are detailed in the following table. Measure Category Performance Measure Reported Progress to Date Governance Establish intergovernmental planning and cooperation mechanisms 20 jurisdictions represented Outreach Resident participation in plan development and governance 669 persons attending meetings Outreach Number of persons attending education or training sessions on sustainability 57 persons Regional Planning Conduct scenario planning regarding economic development 6 scenarios developed Regional Planning Conduct scenario planning regarding transportation 7 scenarios developed Transportation Projected increased change in the number of low and very low-income 40% increase
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