T T own of Coeymans own of Coeymans T T own of Coeymans own of Coeymans Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Introductions Introductions Laberge Group Benjamin H. Syden, AICP Director of Planning and Community Development Stephanie L. Baron, AICP Senior Planner Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop July 12, 2005 July 12, 2005 T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan Presentation Outline What is a Comprehensive Plan? • Introductions A Comprehensive Plan is a written document that • What is a Comprehensive Plan? Why do a Plan? identifies and established the goals, objectives, principals, • Overview of Planning Process policies, standards, and strategies to guide the future growth and development of the community. • Components of a Comprehensive Plan • Why is Public Participation Necessary? • Project History • Efforts to Obtain Funding for the Plan • Community Profile: Understanding Who You Are Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop July 12, 2005 July 12, 2005 T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan Overview of Planning Process Why Prepare a Comprehensive Plan? • To Establish a Community Vision Phase I Project Initiation • To Gain an Understanding of your Assets and Liabilities Phase II Issue Identification, Data Collection and Analysis, • To Protect Important Natural and Cultural Resources Public Participation • To Improve Economic Conditions Phase III Develop Goals and Objectives • To Provide Direction to Governmental Agencies Phase IV Plan Development • To Improve Access to Financial and Technical Assistance Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop July 12, 2005 July 12, 2005 1
T T own of Coeymans own of Coeymans T T own of Coeymans own of Coeymans Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Components of a Comprehensive Plan Why is Public Participation Necessary? • Plan Introduction Involving community members in the planning process from an early date allows them to identify more closely with the • Community Profile process and the Plan, which is necessary for successful project implementation. • Goals and Recommendations Public participation includes public meetings & workshops, • Implementation Strategy stakeholder interviews and surveys. Obtaining feedback from the public will allow the Advisory Committee to better • Maps and Graphics understand the Town’s assets and liabilities . • Appendix / Supporting Material Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop July 12, 2005 July 12, 2005 T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan Project History The Comprehensive Plan is YOUR plan, not the consultants, and will serve as a guide to future public and private decisions. It will be based upon the May 2005 - Kick Off Meeting values and concerns of residents, business owners, and public officials in the Town of Coeymans. June 2005 - Stakeholder Interviews July 2005 - Assets & Liabilities Community Workshop Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop July 12, 2005 July 12, 2005 T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan Efforts to Obtain Funding for the Community Profile: Understanding Who You Are Comprehensive Plan Town of Coeymans Population by Age 85+ 1% 65-84 Age Group • 2005 Application to the Hudson River Valley 0-14 11% 0-14 Greenway Communities Grant - Awarded 23% 15-24 $7,500. 25-44 45-64 23% • 2005 Application to the Governor’s Office for 45-64 13% 65-84 15-24 Small Cities Technical Assistance Grant. Not 85+ 29% Announced yet. 25-44 Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop July 12, 2005 July 12, 2005 2
T T own of Coeymans own of Coeymans T T own of Coeymans own of Coeymans Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Community Profile: Understanding Who You Are Community Profile: Understanding Who You Are MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN 2000 Town of Coeymans Population Trends 1990 - 2009 8,350 $48,000 $47,127 8,335 $47,127 $47,000 8,300 $46,000 8,250 Population INCOME $45,000 8,200 8,163 $43,582 8,158 8,151 $44,000 $43,582 $43,160 8,167 $43,160 8,150 $43,000 8,100 $42,000 8,050 $41,000 Town of Coeymans Albany County New York State Tow n of Coeymans Albany County New York State 1990 2000 2003 2005 2010 Median HH -2000 $47,127 $43,160 $43,582 Census Year Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop July 12, 2005 July 12, 2005 T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan What ar e Assets? Factors or resources (people, places, Assets & L iabilities Wor kshop organizations, community events, businesses, infrastructure, location, regional setting, history, cultural resources, etc.) that help make the community desirable as a place to live, work and raise a family. Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop July 12, 2005 July 12, 2005 T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan Questions to Consider What ar e L iabilities? • What are Coeymans’ Strengths? Factors or stumbling blocks that detract from the present or future success of the • What does the community have to offer? community . • What attracts visitors or seasonal residents? • What is Coeymans known for? • What makes Coeymans a great place to live? To work? To play? Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop July 12, 2005 July 12, 2005 3
T T own of Coeymans own of Coeymans T T own of Coeymans own of Coeymans Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Compr ehensive Plan Questions to Consider Gr oup Session Pr oc edur es • Break into small groups. • What are Coeymans’ weaknesses? • Free flow of ideas without judgment or • What are some of the biggest problems facing the Town? debate. • What is getting in the way of economic • Use post-its to write down items. growth? • Display all the post-its on a wall or table. • What would you like to change? • Group common themes or ideas together. Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop July 12, 2005 July 12, 2005 T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan E xample Gr oup Session Pr oc edur es, c ont. • Each individual scores each idea, 5 = High 1 = Low. Location near I-90 Asset/Liability • Add up the score to arrive at the top five ideas, points or issues. Individual Ranking 5 2 5 1 • List the top five ideas on flip chart paper. Total Score = 13 Group Ranking • Appoint someone to present the results. Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop July 12, 2005 July 12, 2005 T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans T own of Coeymans Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan Compr Compr ehensive Plan ehensive Plan T ime Sc hedule • Break into groups - 5 minutes • Discuss Assets & Liabilities - 25 minutes • Tally Scores and Rank - 5 minutes • Presentation of Group Rankings - 30 minutes • Wrap Up - 20 minutes Thank You! Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop Town of Coeymans Assets & Liabilities Workshop July 12, 2005 July 12, 2005 4
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