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LAKE OSWEGO Services
Centennial 1910-2010
Department
Memorandum
TO: Sustainability Advisory Board
FROM: Sidaro Sin, Senior Planner
Laura Weigel, Neighborhood Planner
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Update (PP 10-0007)
DATE: April 30, 2010
Introduction
The purpose of this meeting is to:
1) Discuss/review comments on the draft vision statement
2) Discuss a Steering Committee appointment
Last month city staff attended your board/commission meeting to discuss the City's Comprehensive Plan
Update project. As part of this meeting we requested your feedback on a draft vision statement that will be
vetted with the community at-large before being adopted by the Council and setting the broad framework
for the Comprehensive Plan.
This memo provides some additional information on the purpose, application and format of the vision
statement to help inform your input on the draft statement.
Discussion
Vision
The purpose of your review is not necessarily to rewrite the vision, but to ensure the vision includes the
right topics and is a compelling vision for the future. Things to consider:
• Are these the right topics to include in the vision statement?
• Does the vision statement describe a future that would meet the community's need?
• What do you think are the most important issues that we as a City need to address as we look
towards 2030?
PP 10-0007 Page 1
The Comprehensive Plan vision statement will broadly yet succinctly articulate what the Lake Oswego
community wants to be and how it wants to look twenty years in the future; it depicts in words and images
what the community is striving to become. The vision statement will be shared by residents, businesses,
community organizations and City Council. This vision should embody the community's values and spirit. At
its best, it will inspire pride and commitment to realizing the future it describes.
This broad statement will be presented at the beginning of the Comprehensive Plan document to set the
tone and framework for the focus areas that follow. The City may also develop more detailed statements
for each focus area of the Plan, which describes the Community's visions for Housing, Transportation,
Recreation, etc. The vision statements for each focus area could provide the framework for developing
specific goals and policies to implement the vision for that aspect of the city.
Attached are three examples of vision statements from other cities, which present different approaches.
Bend's 2030 vision was developed because the city had been experiencing rapid growth and change. They
needed an agreed upon vision for the future to help guide them through these issues. There is a broad
vision statement followed by more detailed aspirations in six focus areas (the economic focus area is
provided as an example). Blueprint Boise's vision was developed to help guide their Comprehensive Plan
update. Similar to that of Bend's, there is a broad vision statement, followed by more specific aspirations
organized under quality of life themes. Lastly, Whistler's 2020 vision is unique, but becoming more
common, in that its focus is on a comprehensive sustainability plan based on the sustainability principles of
the Natural Step framework. Their format includes a short concise statement, followed by an aspirational
description. They also have five priority areas that build upon the vision. The "Enriching Community Life"
priority is provided as an example.
Staff looks forward to discussing your feedback on the draft vision statement.
Plan update Steering Committee:
At the April 27 meeting with the City Council and Committee for Citizen Involvement, Council supported
moving forward with developing a steering committee comprised of a representative from each of the
City's boards/commissions and three at-large positions to advise and help guide the Plan update process.
The details (charge statement, meeting schedule, staffing) are in the process of being worked out. Staff
hopes to have additional information at your meeting.
Attachments
1. Bend 2030
2. Blueprint Boise
3. Whistler 2020
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supports its future economic needs and provides a skilled labor pool for local
businesses and targeted industries. The community has expanded higher
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school and training programs, providing the local and migratory workforce
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BLUEPRINT BOISE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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CITYWIDE VISION AND POLICIES
Chapter 2: Citywide Vision and Policies
Boise will continue to grow in stature as a world-class city with valued neighborhoods; outstanding
natural, scenic, recreational, educational, historical, and cultural amenities; and economic vitality.
Boise's growth will happen in a sustainable, efficient, and responsible manner that maintains and
enhances its treasured quality of life, while meeting the challenges of the future. Boise is committed to
becoming a more sustainable community by taking steps to enhance the local, regional, and global
environment. A sustainable community is one where the integrated economic, social, and environmental
systems are structured to support healthy, productive, and meaningful lives for its residents, while laying
the foundation for a high quality of life without compromising the ability of future generations to meet
their own needs.
achieving this vision be something the city can
Quality of Life accomplish through its actions alone.
When asked to describe what they value about their
community,residents of Boise City resoundingly The ideals set forth by the community for Boise City
responded—quality oflife. While"quality of life"can clearly reinforce the ideals captured by regional
mean different things to different people—whey` planning efforts such as Blueprint for Good Growth,
views of the foothills,a quiet neighborhood,safet Communities in Motion,and the Transportation and
access to parks and recreation,good schools,cultu ,the Livable Streets Design Guide that preceded or
amenities,being able to walk to work,frequent trans paralleled this planning effort. As a result,their
service,or something altogether different—Boise City applicability does not end at the city's Area of Impact
residents were able to agree on seven common (ACI) boundary. Implementation of these ideals will
themes that will help protect their quality of life as the require continued diligence and cooperation on the
city prepares to welcome many new residents over • part of Boise City and its many regional partners. The
the next ten to 20 years.Together,these seven • reward for these efforts will be a better quality of
themes represent the city's vision for the future. Of life—not just for Boise residents,but for residents
equal weight and in no particular order,the seven throughout the Treasure Valley.
themes are as follows:
Because the themes are closely interrelated,a
• #1: Environmental Stewardship; balanced approach to decision-making should be
employed in the day-to-day application of this
• #2: A Predictable Development Pattern; Comprehensive Plan. Careful consideration should be
• #3: A Community of Stable Neighborhoods and given to the extent to which each decision relates to
Vibrant Mixed-Use Activity Centers; one or more of the seven themes. Generally,
• #4: A Connected Community; decisions should be supportive of the overall
philosophy embodied in each theme.
• #5: A Community that Values its Culture,Education,
Arts,and History; Themes and Guiding Principles
• #6: A Strong,Diverse Economy;and An overview of each theme and their corresponding
• #7: A Healthy,Safe,and Caring Community. guiding principles is provided below.
The process of achieving this vision will be
approached holistically—not as a series of separate
actions. In many cases,some rely directly on others;
for example,the city will not be able to achieve its
goal of protecting air quality if its land use decisions
do not support increased transit usage and ultimately
reduce vehicle miles traveled. Nor will the process of
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Boise is committed to becoming a more sustainable PATTERN
community by taking steps to reduce its impact on Boise will strive to maintain a predictable
the environment. In addition to establishing a strong development pattern in which each part of the
foundation for a more sustainable pattern of growth community has a distinct character and style. Growth
through its land use and transportation policies,the should be planned in a manner that protects the
city will also strive to address many other aspects of quality of life valued by the city's residents and helps
sustainability,such as climate change,air and water the city maintain fiscal health. The city will be home
quality,waste reduction,energy conservation and to a range of housing choices,retail and service uses,
alternative energy production,and the protection of and employment centers that serve the community's
environmentally sensitive areas,within the context of needs. This objective must be approached at both
its comprehensive plan and development code. the local and regional levels. At a local level,the city
Boise City is committed to"think globally"and"act will reinforce the region's goal of promoting more
locally"by doing its part to address these issues. responsible growth by identifying opportunities for
Goals and policies to further Boise's commitment to infill and redevelopment within established parts of
becoming a more sustainable community are based the city and encouraging a more compact pattern of
on the following principles: new growth throughout the ACI. At a regional level,
the city will continue to work with its regional
partners to promote an integrated approach to land
• Preserve and enhance natural resources; use and transportation planning.
• Promote the use of environmentally-friendly
development practices; Goals and policies to achieve a predictable
• Promote energy conservation and alternative development pattern are derived from the following
energy production; principles:
• Preserve opportunities for urban agriculture;
• Encourage compact growth;
• Inform and educate the community on their role in • Plan for and coordinate growth within the city's ACI;
a sustainable future;and and
• Monitor progress towards becoming a more • Use and expand public facilities and services
sustainable community. efficiently.
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EIGHBORHOODS AND VIBRANT To residents of Boise,being a"connected community"
IXED-USE ACTIVITY CENTERS extends beyond the physical connections implied by
multi-modal transportation objectives.It
Boise residents value the safety,quality,and character encompasses a community that is connected
of their neighborhoods and the accessibility of parks, technologically and socially as well.
open space,and basic services. New neighborhoods
will incorporate the best features of the city's existing As a region,Boise and its partners have indicated a
neighborhoods and be integrated with the desire to strive for a connected Treasure Valley that
surrounding community;developed to include a mix provides safe and efficient facilities for pedestrians,
of housing types and a pedestrian-oriented scale;and bicycles,vehicles,and transit. The city also
have access to a mixed-use activity center and indoor acknowledges the important role that transportation
and outdoor spaces for residents to gather. Existing plays in its long term sustainability. The city will
auto-oriented commercial centers will be revitalized further these objectives first through ongoing
as mixed-use activity centers over time to serve "regional coordination and thoughtful land use
adjacent neighborhoods,increase housing options, decisions that support the incremental expansion of
and establish a more transit-supportive pattern of the region's transit network over time,encouraging
growth. Historic resources will be protected and house of a wide range of travel options,and
enhanced as an important component of the city's omoting an overall reduction in regional traffic
past and future. congestion and vehicle miles traveled.
Goals and policies to achieve stable neighborhoods Second,the city will encourage continued expansion
and vibrant activity centers are derived from the of a reliable technology infrastructure to serve and
following principles: connect the community. Continued expansion of the
• Ensure neighborhoods are served by a hierarchy of city's technology infrastructure will increase access to
mixed-use activity centers including schools; information and foster better communication
• Protect stable neighborhoods; between residents,businesses,institutions,and city
government.Better technology connections will
• Provide a variety of housing choices; increase areas within the city where residents have
• Emphasize the importance of high-quality urban the capability to work from home or in a live/work
design in the built environment;and setting.
• Protect the city's historic resources.
Finally,the city will support social connectivity in the
community through its ongoing support of various
social service organizations and by encouraging land
use patterns and creating gathering places that
attract people and promote social interaction.
Goals and policies that promote a physically,
technologically,and socially connected community
are based on the following principles:
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CITYWIDE VISION AND POLICIES
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5: A COMMUNITY THAT VALUES ITS economic base of the community. Additional efforts
• should continue to focus on Downtown,which is
ULTURE, EDUCATION,ARTS,AND recognized as a unique area of the community whose
(STORY long-term health and viability are critical to the
The quality of Boise's cultural and performance fa- economic success of the community and region.
cilities is a source of community pride. Arts and Opportunities to diversify the city's economic base
culture,including visual,performing arts,and local through the retention and expansion of smaller,
history,are integral to the city's community identity "knowledge based"and cottage industries should
and can be found in community celebrations and also be encouraged,in addition to supporting the
events,neighborhoods,and public institutions.The region's larger employers.
city noted the importance of supporting cultural Th-city and its citizens can foster a strong and diverse
endeavors when it created the Department of Arts onomy through activities that are directly targeted
and History in March 2008. at economic development as well as those
Similarly,educational facilities are a source of great undertaken for other reasons that also strengthen the
pride for residents,including the city's public and economy.Examples of activities directed at economic
private schools as well as Boise State University(BSU), development include allocating land for employment
Idaho State University,and University of Idaho. and commercial uses and planning for infrastructure
needed to support such uses.Examples of activities
Goals and policies to promote the role of cultural with secondary benefits for economic development
activities,education,arts,and history in Boise are include providing an efficient and diverse
based on the following principles: transportation system that includes high-frequency
transit,supporting the arts and cultural activity,
• Reinforce the role of visual and performing arts and encouraging high-quality schools,planning for a
history within the community; range of housing needs,promoting the creation of
• Support the development of public spaces that mixed-use activity centers throughout the
promote community gatherings and cultural community,and providing parks and recreational
events; opportunities that improve quality of life and
• Promote quality schools to serve the community; community health and make Boise attractive to
employers. Goals and policies in this chapter are
• Support institutions of higher education that meet centered on the following principles:
the changing needs of Boise's residents and • Maintain and enhance the city's primaryjob base
business community;and
diversity;
• Provide high-quality library services for city
residents.
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CITYWIDE VISION AND POLICIES
• Leverage the city's concentration of state and community that values the health and wellness of
federal activities;and each of its residents and that seeks to provide the
• Reinforce the role of Downtown Boise as the city, range of social services necessary to address a full
state's,and region's civic,cultural,and employment spectrum of need.
center.
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g 2.1 This chapter contains the citywide principles,goals,
and policies that will guide Boise City in its decision
#7: A SAFE, HEALTHY,AND CARING making over the next ten to 20 years. Each of the
COMMUNITY comprehensive plan elements required by Idaho
statutes is addressed within the context of the seven
Boise residents rely on the city's police and fire themes described above,as identified in Table 1.
departments to keep them safe and to protect t Table 2 illustrates the interconnected nature of the
property. Monitoring existing growth patterns an themes and the principles that accompany them.
carefully planning for future growth helps to ensur-
that the city's emergency personnel have the Many of the goals and policies listed under a
particular theme support more than one theme. This
equipment and manpower necessary to respond to table is intended as a tool for quickly locating policies
calls throughout the community. Careful planning related to a specific topic.
also ensures that the city's neighborhoods,schools,
work places,and other gathering places are sited so These citywide policies are intended to be applied in
as to minimize risks to life and property from natural ;:,conjunction with the Land Use Plan and design
hazards such as flooding and wildfires. `principles contained in Chapter 3 and the planning
In addition to ensuring the safety of the community, area policies contained in Chapter 4.
Boise seeks to promote the health and wellness of its
residents by ensuring health care services are
accessible to the community,encouraging active
lifestyles,and by ensuring residents have access to a
range of indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
Lastly,Boise strives to be a caring community—a
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COMPREHENSIVE
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
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community - as we move toward sustainability. vision takes us forward 15 years and
we imagine Whistler as though we
are living in the future. By 2020, the
We are committed to achieving social and environmental sustainability Whistler community has achieved
a comfortable stability, in which a
and a healthy economy. We will continue to build a thriving resort
close-knit population of permanent,
community that houses 75 percent of the workforce in Whistler. We will short-term, and part-time residents
continue to offer world-class recreational and cultural opportunities work and recreate, sharing their
for our visitors and residents. We will foster sustained prosperity in passion and life experience with
our local tourism economy and retain our local businesses. We will visitors from the region and around Every strategy, program, policy and
continue to strive to protect the ecological integrity of our natural the world. The rapid growth and partnership, indeed most day-to-day
change that took place as the resort actions, is assessed and evaluated
environment. We will meet the social, health and learning needs of
residents and visitors. achieved international prominence using the principles of sustainability as
through the 1990s and early 2000s defined by the Natural Step framework.
transitioned into a period of slower, Whether it is delivering affordable
We will be a safe community that provides peaceful enjoyment of managed development with a focus on housing and recreation and leisure
economic viability, affordability and activities or building and operating
our activities and places. We will foster cooperation between regional
protection of the community character infrastructure to planning land uses,
communities and the provincial government on initiatives to expand
and surrounding environment. the community is working together
prosperity and well-being for all. We will monitor our performance
to ensure we preserve our natural
at achieving Whistler's vision and report back to the community on and social capital, and to protect our
an ongoing basis. economic engine as we move toward
the year 2020.
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strong social fabric, as the majority of the local workforce and many community's non-cost initiative goals.
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smart land use planning principles. A work opportunities, common gardens,
mix with visitors in the village and on the mountain, sharing in the housingneeds assessment conducted
playgrounds, parks and access to
Energy resort vibrancy and cosmopolitan atmosphere. and a strategy prepared. Housing nature that make Whistler a desirable
To ensure that locals can enjoy life in development commenced as the needs place to live, and draw enthusiastic
Finance were determined, which resulted in and community-oriented residents.
Whistler, a supply of resident employee pockets of housingwithin and adjacent
housing was planned and built in phases The neighbourhoods are mixed use,
to established neighbourhoods, such as accessible, compact and pedestrian
Health&Social as needs were demonstrated through Emerald Estates. This type of relatively those between Alpine and Emerald as
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Learning P Lower Cheakamus. transit and connections to the Valley
of resident housing types with a range of areas, reduced commuter congestion
prices offeringaffordable options to both Trail. Creatively placed community
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time. This new resident housing helped New development locations preserve
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The Lower Cheakamus, planned as a dwellings. Whistler Green, Whistler's
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new green building standard, has
complete neighbourhood, first served as
been applied to new buildings and
the Athlete Village for the 2010 Winter
renovations.
Olympic Games and was later expanded
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based on the neighbourhood plan and the
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demand for additional housing. Building
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best practice in sustainable design and11(1 -
development of another ecologically intact
technologies,mimicking natural systems
area. The neighbourhood's play fields,
as much as possible to protect ecosystem
indoor community facilities, services
integrity. The community is recognized
and retail options reduce reliance on
for ambitious and innovative demand-
automobile travel for daily needs. •
side management programs that reduce
the quantity of services required as much •
These new buildings and model
as possible,before investing in expensive
communities are recognized demonstra-
infrastructure to provide more supply.
tion areas for progressive urban design
Energy and transportation systems are
techniques and building best practices.
reliable, affordable and use clean and
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renewable resources wherever possible. i
green building standards and established
Water is supplied and treated efficiently
close to existing infrastructure, services I
and sustainably, and the effluent leaving
and amenities to maximize convenience
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z Meeting the diverse housing needs of Whistler employees will require both rental
x affordable municipal services. and ownership opportunities ranging from apartments and townhouses, to
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duplexes, single family dwellings and seniors housing. Within these types, there
z is a range of price-point and tenure options. Covenant options include occupancy,
25 wh ie so2o a price and rent restrictions. The purpose of these restrictions is to ensure that the
housing remains affordable to employees over time.
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local activities and places are primary ,
The community has addressed other aspects of affordability in addition to housing. objectives, and a number of successful
A variety of strategies pursued over the past 15 years by Whistler businesses and and innovative initiatives such as
organizations have provided opportunities for residents to shop and recreate locally, First Night, are in place in the village.
within their means. Affordability initiatives extend to the cost of recreation, childcare, Programs foster a sense of ownership
food, learning, training and transportation. The Whistler Card continues to be a popular and responsibility, through partnering Residents' spirit and pride, indeed
choice for locals to access discounts at Whistler establishments. with business and engaging short-term Canadians' pride, in Whistler grew as
and permanent residents in village the 2010 Olympics approached. Post
life. In the residential neighbourhoods, Olympics, Whistler was recognized
Families are choosing Whistler so individuals and families support and for hosting the most successful Winter
that their children may participate know each other, maintaining a sense Games and advancing the sustainability
in the healthy school climate. The of security and well-being. Nightly of Olympic events and venues, while
resort community's education system rentals in residential neighbourhoods preserving the community's unique
is designed to support students who continue to be limited and guided by character and natural splendor. Years
are striving to achieve excellence in clear policy. later, residents are proud of their
all aspects of education, including fine
community's ongoing hosting of world-
arts, athletics, academics, trades and Our focus on health has evolved to caliber sport, arts, culture and learning
technology, along with personal growth, treating the physical body, mind and events, that draw locals and visitors
self esteem and individuality. Lifelong spirit holistically, and the community alike. The volunteerism that was
learning opportunities have expanded made the connection between a healthy nurtured over the years continues as
for both residents and visitors, and the environment and healthy people long a Whistler legacy, contributing to the
Whistler Public Library, the Museum, ago. Our programs promote healthy resort community's strong social fabric
MY Place and the Whistler Centre for lives and communities — complete and engaged community members.
Sustainability are hubs for these activities. physical, mental and social well-
Many creative learning opportunities being, not only to residents, but also Along with creating lasting legacies,the
are available, such as speaker series, to visitors. Whistler's medical health 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic
conferences, post-secondary courses system is viable and provides high- Games also brought accessibility to the
and community forums, providing quality service that meets the diverse ' . tiiiikolie., forefront of Whistlerites'consciousness.
opportunities for interaction between the
needs of residents and visitors. The Emphasis has been placed on meeting
community and resort members, both community's focus on general well-being the needs of all ages and abilities.
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