Go2030 Community Meeting

Fargo Comprehensive Plan | June 23, 2011 | 1

GO 2030 | Fargo Comprehensive PlanCommunity Meeting


Schedule

We are here


What is a Comprehensive Plan?


A True Community Vision1


Land Use WaterCommercial

Mixed Use

Residential

Civic

Parking

Open Space Transportation

Integrated Systems Thinking2


A Common Goal3

Government Private Sector Civic Organizations


Case Study: Greensburg


4 May 2007


A True Community Vision1


Blessed with a unique opportunity To create a strong communityDevoted to family, Fostering business, working together for future generations.


CommunityA progressive community that offers urban services within the unassuming feel of a rural, Midwestern community.

FamilyA community that provides opportunities for its young people in the way of jobs, education, and recreation as reasons to stay in Greensburg.

ProsperityA community where entrepreneurial spirit, customer service, and a sustainable economy permeate the business sector and where residents, travelers, and tourists enjoy a full line of locally owned businesses that provide jobs and services toan exceptional example of small-town America.

EnvironmentA community that recognizes the importance of the natural environment and balances the need for growth and economic development with the maintenance and improvement of the environment.

Affordability An up-to-date, affordable rural community where housing plans and strategies incorporate energy-efficient design and materials and serve as a regional and national model for integrating residents of all ages and needs with services of all kinds.

Catalysts The rebuilding process starts with the most stimulating structures and spaces. These will spawn further growth.

GrowthA community that opens its doors to new residents and visitors without affecting the values and lifestyles of its current residents.

RenewalA community that makes proactive decisions that use this opportunity to reverse the decline of the community and build aprogressive city with a strong future.

Water Treat each drop of water as a precious resource.

HealthImprove quality of life by promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

Energy Promote a high level of efficiency in new construction and look to renewable options for generation.

WindGreensburg’s vast wind resources are part of an emerging economy and should be harvested.

Built EnvironmentBuild a town that encourages interaction between residents, welcomes guests, and serves as a model community. New development should be durable, healthy, and efficient. Cityprojects will lead the way by becoming examples of green practices that are built to last.

Integrated Systems Thinking2


EnergyPromote a high level of efficiency in new construction and look to renewable options for generation.


WaterTreat each drop of water as a precious resource.


A Common Goal3

School District City Government Private Sector


Energy


Flood Mitigation / Resielence

Fargo Comprehensive Plan | June 23, 2011 | 23Bump-outs with Curb Cuts

Fargo Comprehensive Plan | June 23, 2011 | 24Permeable Parking Islands

Fargo Comprehensive Plan | June 23, 2011 | 25Retention in Pocket Parks

Fargo Comprehensive Plan | June 23, 2011 | 26Green Roofs to Absorb Rainfall and Reduce Heat Island

Fargo Comprehensive Plan | June 23, 2011 | 27Permeable Paving in Parking Areas

Fargo Comprehensive Plan | June 23, 2011 | 28Cistern Systems to Collect Runoff


Permeable Parking IslandsStreet Planters with Soil Trenches


Economic Development


Fargo’s Resilient Economy

Fargo unemployment: 3.3% (April 2011)(vs 9.0% nationally)

Real Estate Vacancy: Office - 7.63%, Industrial – 2.82% (2010)(vs 17.6% and 14.3% nationally)

Fargo withstands the global economic downturn


Healthcare

Agricultural Processing

Retail

Back Office Support

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Logistics

Education

Financial Services


Housing and Neighborhoods


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stapletonDenver, COSingle FamilyMultifamily CondoRow HomesApartmentsDuplex

precedent


Transportation and Infrastructure


Average % of Income Spent on Housing + Transportation

transportation housing

Fargo-Moorhead51%

= 51%

Center for Neighborhood Technology, 2010

Minneapolis / St. Paul 44%

New York47%

Denver46%

San Francisco47%

Fargo Comprehensive Plan | June 23, 2011 | 39Progress to date


Healthy Food and Healthy Lifestyles


62.4% Fargo overweight + obese(vs 63.1% nationally)

½ of Fargo residents meet physical activity requirements

¼ Fargo residents eat recommended amount of fruits and vegetables


Residents of walkable communities are 2.4 times more likely to get 30 minutes a week of physical activity than residents of neighborhoods without walkable features.

- Ewing & Kreutzer, 2006


Land Use and Urban Design


Directing Growth to Maximize OpportunitiesOpen Space, Neighborhoods, Industry, and Mixed Use

Centers


Natural Resources and the Environment


Tying it together


TRIPLE BOTTOM LINEpeople • planet • prosperity


SUSTAINABILITY


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Idea Category Supports

Aesthetic Appeal Land Use 15Running/Bike/Ski Trails Health 15Public Square Vision 14More Public Art Land Use 13A River Festival/Crawl River 13Fill In, Not Sprawl Out Land Use 13Downtown Expansion Vision 13Community Gardening Health 12Deal with 2nd Street Flood Mitigation 12Eliminate Above Ground Power Lines Energy 12Promote Passivehause Design Energy 11Regular Produce Market Health 11More Trees Housing 11Wind Power! Energy 11A High Point Vision 11International Market Economic Dev. 11Better Bus Route Vision 11No More 3 Story Apartment Buildings Cluttering Up Precious Space

Vision 10

People Centered Development Trans. and Infra. 10Commuter Train Trans. and Infra. 10


What is your Vision for Fargo’s Future?

What do you want Fargo to be like in 20 years?


Vision Questions

What is your vision for Fargo in 2030? (25mins) What will the city be known for? What will power the economy? What will make the city a great

place to live?

Establish the Community Vision


Goals Questions

How does this system relate to the vision and priorities discussion? (20 mins)

What are your top three goals for this topic? (5 mins) Flood Mitigation Housing and Neighborhoods Transportation and

Infrastructure Economic Development Land Use and Urban Design Energy Healthy Food and Healthy

Lifestyles Natural Resources and the

Environment

Establish the Goals for Each “System”

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