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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2013-03-25 Item 2B - Powerpoint Presentation Shown at Meeting - Growing Transit Communities PartnershipGrowing Transit Communities Implementation Puget Sound, Regional Council PSRC Tukwila City Council March 25, 2013 GROWING TRANSIT COMMUNITIES 2 Growing Transit Communities Regional coalition funded by $5 million federal grant Promote equitable transit communities through: • Growth near transit • Housing affordability • Access to opportunity Why now? • $15 billion transit investment Puget Sound Reg Council Growingflu ■� 0 Communities Benefits to Region Increased regional competitiveness Targeted investments Tools and resources Public support Enhanced quality of life GROWING TRANSIT COMMUNITIES 4 Roles for Different Partners Public Health & Human Services Transit Agencies Cities and Counties PSRC Housing Agencies & Funders Private & Non - Profit Developers Education Institutions Foundations Advocacy Organizations Successful Transit Communities Business Groups 3 Steps to Implementation THE PLEDGE: Regional Compact i THE PLAYBOOK: Corridor Action Strategies i THE PLANS: Local Implementation Agreements • Vision and goals • Commitment for implementation • 24 recommended strategies • Transit community typology • Transit community profiles • Individual work plans with next steps Gr©wingTran5it„ 0 Communities 3 Steps to Implementation THE PLEDGE: Regional Compact i THE PLAYBOOK: Corridor Action Strategies 1 i THE PLANS: Local Implementation Agreements • Vision and goals • Commitment for implementation • 24 recommended strategies • Transit community typology • Transit community profiles • Individual work plans with next steps GrowingTran5it„ 0 Communities GROWING TRANSIT COMMUNITIES 7 Regional Transit Communities Compact Contents of Compact • Problem statement • Vision statement • Ongoing regional process • Support Corridor Action Strategies • Goals: Desired outcomes • Commitment to next steps Draft Regional Compact i 9� ge — Wednesday, January 9, 2013 Growing Transit Communities Compact Whereas the central Puget Sound region has adopted VISION 2040, a long -range strategy to advance the ideals of our people, our prosperity and our planet by integrating land use, economic and transportation decisions in order to meet the needs of current and future generations, achieve economic prrsperitywith social equity, and support ahealthy environment, including addressing global climate change; and Whereas VISION 2040 includes among its goals (1) focusing growth within already urbanized areas to create walkable, compact, and transit oriented communities and (2) meeting housing needs through preservation and expansion of a range of affordable, healthy and safe housing choices; and Whereas the central Puget Sound region is making a $15+ billion investment in high - capacity transit that creates a once in a lifetime opportunity to plan for and support the growth of communities near transit: and Whereas the central Puget Sound region is expected to add 1.3 million people and 1.1 million fobs by the year 2040; and Whereas approximately 45% of households currently residing in transit communities are moderately or severely housing cost burdened; and Whereas the combined cost burden of housing plus transportation can be substantially reduced by locating affordable housing opportunities within transit communities; and Whereas the report "Equity, Opportunity, and Sustainability in the Central Puget Sound Region" identifies a widespread pattern within the region of unequal household access to educational, economic, transportation, environmental health, and neighborhood resources; and Whereas transit- oriented development is a land use pattern with many social, economic, and environmental benefits, including more sustainable and efficient use ofurban and reduced combined housing and transportation costs per household, and improved access and mobility for residents; and Whereas many communities that are now or maybe served by high capacity transit are home to low- income and minority households and small locally- and minority -owned businesses that are at a potentially higher risk of displacement; and Whereas the Growing Transit Communities Partnership was formed as a diverse coalition of governmental and nongovernmental partners that was funded by a grant from the federal Partnership for Sustainable Communities for the express purpose of leveraging regional transit investments to create equitable transit communities around light rail and other high capacity transit stations; and Whereas the Partnership defines equitable tr ansit communities as follows;. Page 1 Growing Transit Communities Implementation THE PLEDGE: Regional Compact i THE PLAYBOOK: Corridor Action Strategies i THE PLANS: Local Implementation Agreements • Vision and goals • Commitment for implementation • 24 recommended strategies • Transit community typology • Transit community profiles • Individual work plans with next steps GrowingTran5it„ 0 Communities GROWING TRANSIT COMMUNITIES 9 Corridor Action Strategies: Final Report 8 Implementation Approaches • Linking strategies to community characteristics 24 Strategies with Actions • PSRC • Transit agencies • Local governments • Private and community-based partners 74 Transit Community Profiles • Data to aid implementation COMMUTER — Light Rail (2021) South Bellevue ANA mem p nu na1.1.111.... am. a.m.. Wm.. alma 41. 111am tm mama,. r ampa Lay, ammo* gm.. am. am... 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Transform and Diversify 6. Stimulate Demand 7. Improve Access 8. Preserve and Connect GROWING TRANSIT COMMUNITIES 11 Corridor Action Strategies Foundation Strategies � 1. Continuing regional program 2. Partnerships and collaboration 3. Community and stakeholder engagement 4. Build community capacity 5. Evaluation and monitoring yvv.y.y. Attract Growth 6. Station area plans 7. Efficient use of land 8. Transit system design 9. Regulatory barriers 10. Infrastructure and public realm investments Housing Choices 11. Housing needs assessment 12. Preservation and replacement 13. Housing investments in transit communities 14. TOD property acquisition fund 15. Value capture financing 16. Surplus public lands 17. Incentives 18. Fair housing 1 Access to Opportunity 19. Community needs assessment 20. Environment and public health 21. Economic vitality and opportunity 22. Mobility 23. Education 24. Neighborhood safety Growing Transit Communities Implementation THE PLEDGE: Regional Compact i THE PLAYBOOK: Corridor Action Strategies THE PLANS: Local Implementation Agreements • Vision and goals • Commitment for implementation • 24 recommended strategies • Transit community typology • Transit community profiles • Individual work plans with next steps GrowingTran5it„ 0 Communities GROWING TRANSIT COMMUNITIES 13 Roles for PSRC Planning • T2040 Update (2014) • Future updates to VISION 2040 and RES • Local plan certification manual Funding • Station area planning and implementation grants • Refine funding criteria to better support transit communities Tools • Assessment tools and guidance documents • Regional data and technical assistance Partnerships • Support ongoing broad -based GTC coalition • Host focused coalitions, e.g., housing, education, transit, economic development a GROWING TRANSIT COMMUNITIES 14 Roles for Other Partners Local Jurisdictions • Comprehensive Plan updates (2015/16) • Development regulations and incentives • Capital facilities investments Transit Agencies • Capital and service planning and design • Public and private partnerships for TOD Other Agencies and Organizations • Legislation • Funding • Community organizing • Outreach and advocacy • Data and technical assistance pspc GROWING TRANSIT COMMUNITIES 15 Next Steps for Corridor Action Strategies April -May: Public Comment on Corridor Action Strategies July: Oversight Committee Action on Corridor Action Strategies August- ongoing: Implementation, Regional Compact, Local Agreements Ongoing: Outreach to Partners •••84011.1111 FFFF For More Information Puget Sound, Regional Council PSRC Ben Bakkenta, Program Manager bbakkenta @psrc.org (206) 971 -3286 Project Website http: / /www.psrc.org /growth /growing- transit - communities