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November 3, 2015

Plan CC Comprehensive

Plan 2035

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What is a Comprehensive Plan?

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• City’s Guide for Decision Making on Physical & Economic Development • Based on Community's Vision • Legally Adopted Land Use Plan

• Required Elements –

(1) Future land-use element; (2) Annexation element; (3) Transportation element; (4) Economic development, element; (5) Public services & facilities element; (6) Conservation & environmental resources element (7) Any other element the city council may deem necessary

• Implemented through ordinances, policies, programs

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Why are we doing this?

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• Required by City’s Charter

• Current comprehensive plan adopted in 1987

• 20-year time horizon with updates every 5 years

• Umbrella plan for other planning

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The “Umbrella” Plan

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I. Comprehensive Plan A. Area Development Plans

1. Master Service Plans

a. Capital Improvements Plans

b. Codes and Ordinances

c. Operation and Maintenance Plans (Budgets)

2. Specific Plans (Neighborhood Efforts)

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Highlights of the Plan

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Expanding choices to create a more competitive city

• Creating options for current and new residents • Housing/Neighborhoods • Transportation

• Potential 20-50,000 new households • Development both within and outside the current city

limits. • Taking care of our infrastructure. • Protecting/enhancing parks & natural resources. • Enhancing quality of life by improving places and

connections.

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 The Vision: a shared vision of what kind of city we want to be in 20 years

 The Principles: a shared set of values to guide

planning and implementation  The Goals: our target conditions to achieve the

vision  The Policies: guidance for decision-makers making

choices for the city’s future

Framework for the Future

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• “I like that you are trying to make Corpus a more livable city for young people.”

• “More research/entrepreneurial advancement would be a gold mine.”

• “Most people are moving to the south side for a reason, probably good reasons no one should second guess.”

• “Encouragement of alternatives to have an urban life style as opposed to only have suburban apartment or housing options is a big deal to new professionals.”

What Citizens Said

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 Our broadly diversified economy provides opportunity for all.

 Modernized city services and systems support growth and vitality in all parts of the city.

 High-quality, safe, connected and diverse neighborhoods provide a variety of living choices.

 Stewardship of our natural heritage and green space networks strengthens our unique character and supports resilience.

The Vision

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• Stewardship of the city’s natural heritage and greenspace

• Unique character

• Protecting wetlands and the barrier island

• Maintaining and enhancing parks & open spaces

Key Concepts: Natural Systems, Parks & Recreation

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Goal 8— Parks, recreational areas, and other green public spaces are of high quality and are well-maintained.

Goal 9—Corpus Christi offers residents an array of opportunities for water-based recreation.

Sampling of Goals: Natural Systems, Parks & Recreation

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Key Concepts: Resilience & Resource Efficiency

• Reducing the city’s vulnerability to coastal hazards

• Multiple lines of defense against flooding and storm surges

• Being a resource-efficient city

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Goal 2—The City has a multiple-lines-of-defense strategy for protection against flooding from coastal storm surges.

Goal 3—Government operations and building are models of resource- and energy efficiency and renewable sources.

Sampling of Goals: Resilience & Resource Efficiency

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• Create a diversified economy with well paying jobs that builds on existing industry strengths and technological innovation.

• Build a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem. • Provide opportunity to build new skills for better

jobs. • Make school completion a high civic priority with

broad community support and engagement. • Make the city a place that is attractive to talented

professionals and entrepreneurs.

Key Concepts: Economy & Workforce

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Goal 1: Corpus Christi has a diversified economy of well- paying jobs that builds on existing industry strengths and technological innovation.

Goal 2: Corpus Christi is able to attract and retain firms because of its competitive assets and supportive business environment.

Goal 3: Corpus Christi has a robust “entrepreneurial ecosystem” that supports a thriving small business community.

Sampling of Goals: Economy & Workforce

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Key Concepts: Housing & Neighborhoods

Diverse households at different stages of the life cycle need different housing choices.

 64% of households have no children under 18

 57% of households are one- or two-person households

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• New options to complement traditional suburban-style development.

• Downtown housing to drive

revitalization and vitality for residents and visitors.

• Mixed-use urban villages

and “collegetowns” to upgrade traditional neighborhoods and create compact centers within new neighborhoods.

Key Concepts: Housing & Neighborhoods

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Goal 2: Quality housing meets the diverse needs of households at all income levels and all stages of the life cycle. Goal 3: Chronic homelessness is significantly reduced. Goal 7: Neighborhoods are enhanced by investments in “urban villages” that improve quality of life.

Sampling of Goals: Housing & Neighborhoods

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• Repair and maintain street infrastructure. • Develop bicycle and pedestrian networks to safely link

destinations. • Provide frequent, comfortable, and convenient public

transportation.

Key Concepts: Transportation & Mobility

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Goal 1 - Corpus Christi has an efficient and safe transportation network, including bicycles, pedestrians, public transportation, aviation, shipping, trucks and automobiles, that is integrated with land uses and promotes transportation choice, healthy lifestyles, and sustainable development patterns. Goal 2 - Corpus Christi’s roadway system is maintained to standards for long-term effective use.

Sampling of Goals: Transportation & Mobility

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• Long-term water security • Cost-effective, environmentally sound, and sustainable

water, wastewater, storm water systems • Public facilities maintained for long-term use • Utilities to support competitive economic development

and growth

Key Concepts: Infrastructure and Facilities

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Goal 3 - Corpus Christi has a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment system that supports existing development and accommodates future growth. Goal 4 – Corpus Christi has a storm water and drainage system that is environmentally and economically sustainable.

Sampling of Goals: Infrastructure and Facilities

22 Future Land Use Map

Key Concepts: Land Use, Zoning & Urban Design

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What’s Different in the Future Land Use Map

• Mixed-use areas: – Approximately 4% of total city area including downtown and proposed

urban villages.

• Transitional areas north of I-37

• Transitional areas for compatibility with NAS-CC

• Planned Development areas on Padre Island

• Annexation Planned Development areas: – 5,000 acres in Southside/London – 3,000 acres in Northwest

• Industrial District Agreements across CC Bay

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Goal 1—Corpus Christi development patterns support efficient and cost-effective use of resources and high quality of life. Goal 2—Downtown and mixed-use urban and neighborhood villages provide walkable centers and new housing options.

Sampling of Goals: Future Land Use, Zoning & Urban Design

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Annexation Map

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Implementation

• Public resources, incentives, and investments are scarce.

• Focus resources to help create critical mass, which creates visible change and attracts private investment.

• Establish a new planning department and make the planners the coordinators for implementing the plan.

• Establish cross-department task forces around places for strategic investment.

• Build relationships with state and national funders.

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Upcoming Events November 17 – City Council Review Nov./Dec. – City Council Adoption

Website

www.PlanCC2035.com

Contact Annika G. Yankee

(361) 826-3008 [email protected]

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Questions?