Community Meeting to discuss the vision and goals of the Fargo Comprehensive Plan

1. GO 2030 | Fargo Comprehensive Plan Community Meeting

2. Schedule We are here

3. What is a Comprehensive Plan?

4. 1 A True Community Vision

5. Open Space Transportation Integrated Systems Thinking 2 Land Use Water Commercial Mixed Use Residential Civic Parking

6. 3 A Common Goal Government Private Sector Civic Organizations

7. Case Study: Greensburg

8. 4 May 2007

12. 1 A True Community Vision

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

14. Integrated Systems Thinking 2 Growth A community that opens its doors to new residents and visitors without affecting the values and lifestyles of its current residents. Renewal A community that makes proactive decisions that use this opportunity to reverse the decline of the community and build a progressive city with a strong future. Water Treat each drop of water as a precious resource. Health Improve 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. Wind Greensburg’s vast wind resources are part of an emerging economy and should be harvested. Built Environment Build a town that encourages interaction between residents, welcomes guests, and serves as a model community. New development should be durable, healthy, and efficient. City projects will lead the way by becoming examples of green practices that are built to last. Community A progressive community that offers urban services within the unassuming feel of a rural, Midwestern community. Family A community that provides opportunities for its young people in the way of jobs, education, and recreation as reasons to stay in Greensburg. Prosperity A 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 to an exceptional example of small-town America. Environment A 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.

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

16. Water Treat each drop of water as a precious resource.

17. School District City Government Private Sector 3 A Common Goal

18. Energy

20. Flood Mitigation / Resielence

23. Bump-outs with Curb Cuts

24. Permeable Parking Islands

25. Retention in Pocket Parks

26. Green Roofs to Absorb Rainfall and Reduce Heat Island

27. Permeable Paving in Parking Areas

28. Cistern Systems to Collect Runoff

29. Permeable Parking Islands Street Planters with Soil Trenches

30. Economic Development

31. Fargo’s Resilient Economy Fargo unemployment: 3.3% (April 2011) (vs9.0% nationally) Real Estate Vacancy: Office - 7.63%, Industrial – 2.82% (2010)(vs17.6% and 14.3% nationally) Fargo withstands the global economic downturn

32. Healthcare Agricultural Processing Retail Back Office Support Information Technology Manufacturing Logistics Education Financial Services

33. Housing and Neighborhoods

36. precedent stapleton Denver, CO Single Family Multifamily Condo Row Homes Apartments Duplex

37. Transportation and Infrastructure

38. Average % of Income Spent on Housing + Transportation transportation housing Center for Neighborhood Technology, 2010 Minneapolis / St. Paul 44% New York 47% Fargo-Moorhead 51% Denver 46% San Francisco 47% = 51%

39. Progress to date

41. Healthy Food and Healthy Lifestyles

42. 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

43. Residents of walkable communities are 2.4 timesmore likely to get 30 minutesa week of physical activity than residents of neighborhoods without walkable features. - Ewing & Kreutzer, 2006

45. Land Use and Urban Design

46. Directing Growth to Maximize Opportunities Open Space, Neighborhoods, Industry, and Mixed Use Centers

47. Natural Resources and the Environment

50. Tying it together

51. TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE people • planet • prosperity

52. SUSTAINABILITY

54. 29,000

56. What do you want Fargo to be like in 20 years? What is your Vision for Fargo’s Future?

57. 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

58. 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”