Sustainable Development Participatory Planning Workshop

AGONDA, GOA

January 4-8, 2010

Workshop Jointly Conducted By:Panchayat of Agonda

Council for Social Justice and PeaceGoa College of Architecture

Pratt Institute, Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment

WELCOME!

Message from Mr. Jovi Fernandez, Sarpanch, Agonda PnachayatDear Friends. Wish you all a very Happy New Year! It is my pleasure to start the Year 2010 looking forward into the future with a Participatory Planning Workshop.

As you all may be aware, a Settlement Plan for Agonda was filed in 2009 marking the beginning of the Planning Process for Agonda. A Plan is a dynamic regulatory document which needs to be amended periodically to reflect the changing values and needs of its citizens. The planning process is ongoing and calls for continued citizen involvement and action.

Over the past six months we have collaborated closely with the Council for Social Justice and Peace, the Goa College of Architecture and Pratt Institute to bring about a Participatory Planning Workshop. Towards that goal, in October, many of you took part in a survey that was conducted by young school students and senior citizens. Thanks to you and to the students who did a marvelous job – we managed to cover 640 households in a period of three days. Summaries of that survey will be presented during the workshop. Such a workshop is a small yet important step in the larger and ongoing planning process. The objective of this workshop is to arrive at a common ‘Vision’ to guide us during the course, and to build our capacity as a community to solve issues in a democratic manner.

Every voice is important. I call on each one of you to participate fully in this planning workshop to shape our common future in Agonda, keeping sustainable development in mind! Thank you. Jovi Fernandez.

Message from Father Maverick, Council from Social Justice and PeaceGreetings. May this new year bring forth joy, strength, and community action towards a sustainable future for Agonda. The Council for Social Justice and Peace has been a key partner in drafting the Regional Plan 2021 which provides a common platform for shaping the planning process in Goa. The initiative from the Goa College of Architecture and Pratt Institute has taken its lead from the Regional Plan 2021 for this planning workshop. I encourage you all to participate and make this workshop a success. Thank you. Father Maverick.

Message from Ravi Hazra, Dean of Goa College of ArchitectureHappy New Year. The College of Architecture has worked jointly with Pratt Institute, on this student-led planning project which we hope will lead to new collaborations where students from professional institutes can be seen upon as a resource for the communities. This project has been made possible by the leadership and support from the Agonda Panchayat and the Council for Social Justice and Peace. Along the way there has been tremendous support from many leaders and experts in Goa, who have helped put this workshop together. Its our sincere hope they all will continue in this capacity as partners for your community. Best Wishes. Ravi Hazra.

Message from Meenakshi Varandani, Pratt Institute, New YorkOn behalf of the Pratt Institute Team, I would like to thank Jovi Fernandez, Fr. Maverick, and the Community of Agonda for inviting us to be part of the planning process. We would also like to acknowledge our partners from the Goa College of Architecture and numerous advisors including Dean D’Cruz, Malini Krishnankutty, Edgar Rebeiro, S.T. Puttaraju, and the amazing team at TERI, who made this project happen. It is our pleasure to collaborate with such a progressive and caring team of individuals. We look forward to starting 2010 with this wonderful initiative and working together with you all. Thank you. Meenakshi Varandani.

Regional Plan 2021 and the Planning Process

Objectives from RP2021

Planning Process Timeline

Typical Components of a Settlement Plan May Include, but are not limited to the following:

• Long Term Vision, Values and Needs• Existing Conditions

– Land Uses and Zoning – Text and Maps– Geography and Regional Settings– Community and Demographic Profile– Socio-Economic Profile– Housing Stock– Transportation Networks– Infrastructure and Utilities– Institutions, Community Facilities and Services

• Identification of Problems and Opportunities• Sustainable Development Goals and Objectives

– Environmental Conservation and Coastal Zone Protection– Heritage Preservation– Economic Development– Equity and Wellness– Public Health, Education, and Safety– Education– Housing– Recreation– Infrastructure– Transportation and Access

• Plan Concepts & Alternatives with Feasibility and Environmental Assessments• Plan Selection: Land Use and Zoning Recommendations • Land Use and Zoning Maps• Transportation and Circulation Plan and Maps• Economic Development Plan• Housing, Community Facilities, and Institutions Plan• Infrastructure and Utilities Plan• Open Space, and Recreation Plan• Environmental Site Development and Design Guidelines• Finance and Phased Implementation Plan• Plan Adoption• Legal Framework• Provisions and Basis for Granting Variances or Waivers• Periodic Participatory Public Review Process and Plan Amendment

Guidelines to Draft a Plan (Text and Maps) call for it to be clearly stated, serving identified goals through a participatory process, equitable and constitutional. A Plan needs to be legally defensible, based on sound research and technical studies.

(TEXT TO COME)

PLAN FOR AGONDA

Agonda Fact Sheet(SURVEY SUMMARIES TO BE INCLUDED)

RPG2021

Sample from Agonda Questionnaire

Q: What symbolizes/indicates the identity of this village?A: Place or special character- Beach

The Panchayat of Agonda is ‘not satisfied’ with the: roads, water (potable/drinking and agriculture/irrigation), domestic power, wome and child welfare and the health/medical centers.

The Panchayat of Agonda note to RPG 2021: “Proper planning of infrastructure should be carried out as per the plan submitted by the Panchayat.”

VP3 FAR:•Residential between 40 and 50•Commercial between 40 and 60•Government between 40 and 60•Institutional 100•Industrial between 60 and 100•Transportation 60•Recreational 5•Agricultural 10(ground coverage: 50% of plot area for all exept recreational and agricultural)

Schedule: Day 1Monday, January 4, 2010Defining Community Needs

9:00-9:30Registration and Sign-in

9:30-10:15Welcome by Panchayat

Remarks by Jovi FernandezRemarks by Fr. MaverickRemarks by Ravi HazraRemarks by Meenakshi VarandaniOverview of RP2021

10:15-11:00Introduction by Pratt Institute

Planning Process and Timeline, Existing Conditions, Survey Highlights Workshop Structure

11:00-11:30 Tea Break Community Interactive Map Exercise

11:30-12:00Problem Identification

12:00-1:00SWOT Analysis by GCA

1:00-2:00Lunch Break

2:00-3:30Visioning Exercise

Vision Statement for AgondaPreserve, Create, Change Exercise

3:30-3:45Wrap UpOverview of Next Day’s Activities

3:45Tea

Agonda in 2030…

Write your vision here!

9:00-9:15

Registration and Sign-in

9:15-11:15

Tourism & Economic Development Part 1

Program Overview, Issues & Case Studies

Facilitation Breakout, Pros-Con Map Ex.

11:15-11:30

Tea Break

11:30-1:00

Tourism & Economic Development Part 2

Facilitation Results & Presentation Groups

Sign up for Community Tour & Conclusions

1:00-2:00

Lunch

2:00-4:00

Farmland Conservation

4:00

Tea

Schedule: Day 2Tuesday, January 5, 2010Tourism & Economic Development;

Farmland Conservation

Tourism & Economic Development :• Explore current economic conditions in

Agonda as well as alternative options for general development as well as sustainable tourism. Issues and discussion will include:

– Existing industries, the jobs they provide, how it brings money into the economy

– Understanding tourism– Exploring stakeholders, goals and

feasibility

Farmland Conservation:

• Explore obstacles, incentives, and a process for farmland conservation. The importance of farmland conservation will be expressed as well as the obstacles.

– Understand local community needs– Challenges to small, local farmers– Policy incentives that could assist

Schedule: Day 3Thursday, January 7, 2010Wastewater & Residential Solid Waste Management;Design Guidelines

9:00-9:15Registration & Sign-in

9:15-11:15Wastewater management

11:15-11:30Tea Break

11:30-1:00Residential Solid Waste Management

1:00-2:00Lunch Break

2:00-4:00Design Guidelines

4:00Tea

Wastewater Management:• Present information on wastewater management

and water cycle.– Explanation of sustainable sanitation – Individual wastewater management vs.

municipal wastewater management– Composting toilets, water closet, septic

systems– Agricultural reuse and artificial wetlands– Short and long term priorities

Design Guidelines:• Create awareness of issues regarding

preservation of the natural and built environment, as well as sustainable practices that be be applicable to the environment of Agonda. Areas of interest include:

– Open space design – Storm water management– Greenways and greenbelts– Waterfront and coastal preservation– Architectural and urban image issues

Residential Solid Waste Management:• Create a forum for the dissemination of issues

associated with current handling of residential solid waste:

– Increase participant awareness of the type of residential solid waste

– Categorize responses in a waste segregation exercise: compostable, recyclable, residual, toxic, other

– Explore fate of solid waste – Develop recommendations in the area of

waste reduction

Schedule: Day 4Friday, January 8, 2010Taking Action

Your SMART Goals For Agonda Are…

SPECIFIC

MEASURABLE

ACHIEVABLE

REALISTIC

TIME-BOUND

9:00-9:15Registration & Sign-in

9:15-9:45Welcome and OverviewRecap VISION and Workshop HighlightsIntroduction to “SMART GOALS’

9:45-11:15Summarize Focus Group ConclusionsRecommendations Implementation StrategiesBreak Up Groups:

Tourism and Economic Development Farmland ConservationWastewater ManagementSolid Waste ManagementDesign Guidelines

Consider:Priorities and ProgrammesRole of CommunidadCost and Budget EstimatesFinancing & ResourcesPartnerships & SponsorsAlternatives & Environmental Assessments

11:15-11:30Tea Break

11:30-1:00Presentation of RecommendationsSign-Up Volunteers for Action GroupsNext Steps: Plan for AgondaClosing Remarks and Thank you

1:00-2:00Lunch Break

2:00-4:00Planning Committee Meeting

4:00 PM CELEBRATORY EVENING !!!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS HOSTS: Jovi Fernandez, Sarpanch, Panchayat of Agonda Fr. Maverick, Council for Social Justice and Peace STUDENT FACILITATOR TEAMS: Goa College of Architecture, Panjim Dean - Ravi Hazra Faculty - Suhas Gaonkar; Amit Parashar; Ritu Prasad, Ashish Rege Abhijeet Zilu Gaonkar, Gayatri Anant Joshi, Jamila Bi Shaikh, Keisha Maria D’Souza, Oriana Rose Marie Fernandez, Sarang Naik, Shalini Raghunath Panicker, Susana Vaz Pratt Institute, Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment, New York Chair - John Shapiro Program Directors – Eva Hanhardt, Jamie Stein Faculty - Meenakshi Varandani Teaching Assistant - Matt Gosline Alex Sommer, Aline Fader, Asma Syed, Dana McLoughlin, Diana Harari, George Mavrogeorgis, James Rausse, Jessica White, Marin Schloss, Michelle Perez, Samuel Tellechea, Tyler Caruso HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SURVEY TEAM: NAMES TO BE PROVIDED A---, B---, C ---- PROJECT ADVISORS: Dean D’Cruz S. T. Puttaraju Malini Krishnankutty Edgar Rebeiro PROJECT SUPPORTERS: Dr. Choudri, TERI Yogita Mehra, TERI Kavita Hawaldar, TERI Dr. Chachadi, Goa University Pranab Mukhopadhyay, Goa University Dr. Kotha Mahender, Goa University Joseph Silveira, Parra Planning Team Agnelo Diaz, Parra Panchayat Miguel Braganza, Goa Bachao Andolan Soter D’Souza, Center for Panchayati Raj CONTRIBUTORS: Ashish Kothari, Suneetha Dasappa Kacker, Partho Dutta, Jitendra Rawat, Patricia Pinto, Clinton Vaz, Jim Manjooran, Brinda Sastry, Ashok D’Costa, Sanjeev Joglekar WEB HOSTING: Rajan Patel, Responsive Web For information on the workshop please visit http://www.sustainabledevelopmentworks.com or contact: Jovi Fernandez, Sarpanch Agonda Panchayat