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Tracking Our Future

Woodland Park Comprehensive Plan Update

May 5th, 2009

Tonight’s Agenda • Introduction

• Comprehensive Planning Process

• Emerging Issues

• Keypad Polling: Who’s in the Room and Early Opinions

• Transportation Challenges: Removing the Roadblocks

• Vision and Values Mapping Exercise

– Create a land use plan that is consistent with citizens’ vision and that addresses key community issues in a sustainable manner

• Report Out

• Next Steps -- Additional Opportunities for Public Input

Project Team • Danna Ortiz, Civil Resources,

Planner/Principal• Ryan McCaw, Civil Resources, Planner• Carlos Hernandez, Fehr & Peers,

Transportation Planner• Ken Synder, PlaceMatters,

Chief Executive Officer• Carissa Look, PlaceMatters,

Community Engagement Specialist• Jenna Miles, PlaceMatters, Office Manager

Elements of the Comprehensive Plan

• An analysis of existing conditions• A vision for the Town’s future• Specific goals and actions to achieve the vision

– Image and Design -- Land Use, Public Facilities– Housing -- Transportation– Economy -- Community History, Culture and Education– Environment -- Parks, Trails, Recreation, Open Space, Tourism

• Maps that illustrate the Town’s vision and guide land use decisions and help to coordinate capital investments

Why Update the Comprehensive Plan?

• To arrive at a future of our own choosing• Available land for new development

becoming scarce• To proactively address challenges that

the City will face, such as providing affordable housing and public services

• Incorporate new residents’ ideas into the community’s vision

INFORMATION GATHERINGINFORMATION GATHERING

PUBLIC INPUTPUBLIC INPUT

DRAFT THE PLANDRAFT THE PLAN

PLAN ADOPTEDPLAN ADOPTED

The Comprehensive Plan is used by City Officials, Staff and residents to implement the vision created during this process. The Comprehensive Plan is used by City Officials, Staff and

residents to implement the vision created during this process.

The Comprehensive Planning Process

Vision• What do we want to

be known for?

• Elements that contribute to the City’s character?

• Key destinations?

• Gateways?

Image and Design

Land Use and Growth

Housing

Economy

Emergency Preparedness

Parks, Trails, Open Space, Recreation & Tourism

Community Culture, Education and History

Keypad Polling

Who’s in the room?

Pick your favorite “You know you’re in Woodland Park when…” Statement

1. You’ve thought about trying to get stimulus money to install a wind farm in your back yard

2. You’ve heard stories about horses riding down main street and the story is set during the Clinton years

3. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit

4. You’re enjoying a pleasant sunny day while everyone down the pass is socked in

5. Your snow shovel sees more use than your lawnmower6. You have tried gardening here. Once. A long time ago

7. Pikes Peak Granite means something other than a great view

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4%

5%

17%

42%

15%

13%

6%

How long have you lived in Woodland Park?

1. Less than one year 2. Between 1 and 5 years 3. Between 6 and 10 years 4. Between 11 and 20 years 5. More than 20 years

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4%

30%

18%

25%

23%

How old are you?1. 19 and under2. 20-24 years3. 25-34 years4. 35-44 years5. 45-54 years6. 55-64 years7. 65-74 years8. 75+

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37%

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Where do you live?1. Area 1, within town limits2. Area 2, within town limits3. Area 3, within town limits4. Area 1, outside town limits5. Area 2, outside town limits6. Area 3, outside town limits

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46%

7%

23%

7%

7%

9%

Where do you work?1. Woodland Park 2. Home Based Business in Woodland Park3. Cripple Creek/Victor4. Colorado Springs5. Other locations in Teller/ Park County6. El Paso County7. Denver area8. Other

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52%

26%

2%

15%

2%

1%

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Of the following list of town qualities and community character,which 3 do you feel are the most important in establishing and

enhancing a recognizable Woodland Park identity?

1. Small town atmosphere2. Mountain western architecture3. The best view of Pikes Peak4. A great place to raise a family5. Great climate “City Above the Clouds”6. Many outdoor recreation opportunities7. Safe community with very little crime8. Community that has celebrations, 4th of July, festivals etc.9. Location close to other beautiful areas, fishing and camping10. Happy friendly faces

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Do you believe it is beneficial to grow beyond a population of 12,900 people?

1. Strongly agree2. Agree3. Somewhat agree4. Neutral or not sure5. Somewhat disagree6. Strongly disagree

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6

8%

7%

12%

8%

20%

44%

In your opinion, is a specific downtown plan needed to more thoroughly address walkablity, signage, traffic impacts generated by US24, parking, and

design guidelines?

1. Strongly agree2. Agree3. Somewhat agree4. Neutral or not sure5. Somewhat disagree6. Strongly disagree

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Should there be a plan to manage the infill of the older neighborhoods that were planned in

the 1890’s with 7500 square foot lots?

1. Strongly agree2. Agree3. Somewhat agree4. Neutral or not sure5. Somewhat disagree6. Strongly disagree

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1. How does our traffic compare?2. Peer community stories

3. Policy ideas

Transportation

How many cars per day do you think pass down Midland Avenue?

1. 2,000

2. 10,000

3. 20,000

4. 25,000

5. 30,000

6. 35,000

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6%

16%

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23%

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What is an effective way to increase visitors’stopping to spend money at local businesses?

1. Provide new parking areas

2. Slow car traffic down

3. Improve the pedestrian experience

4. Big signs

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15%

59%

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Overall, traffic volumes in town are:

1. Unacceptably high

2. Just right

3. Too low

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26%

67%

7%

Traffic volumes on Midland Avenue are:

1. Unacceptably high

2. Just right

3. Too low

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3

37%

57%

7%

How much traffic do we have in town?“Midland Avenue” Traffic Volumes

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Does it “feel like” there is too much traffic?“Midland Avenue” Vehicle Trips per Capita

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Is the road design compatible with volumes?Peak Hour Roadway Capacity Analysis

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Do you want a walkable community?

1. Absolutely, at all costs

2. Maybe

3. No

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2

3

76%

22%

2%

Do you want a bicycle friendly community?

1. Absolutely, at all costs

2. Maybe

3. No

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2

3

54%

42%

4%

Do you want specific transit service?

1. Absolutely, at all costs

2. Maybe

3. No

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2

3

31%

51%

18%

What about parking in town?

1. Inadequate, we need a lot more!

2. Acceptable, but we need more

3. Just right, we don’t need more

4. Too much parking!!

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2

3

4

21%

50%

25%

4%

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Lyons, CO

“overall traffic volumes are OK but…

we want a walkable community”

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“Walkable Capacity”

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Automobiles: Who is driving and where are they going?

Pedestrians: Is it safe to walk in Woodland Park?

BicycleIs it safe to ride in Woodland Park?

TransitWhere else should buses go?

Other Transportation Ideas?

Vision and ValuesGoal: Create a land use plan that is consistent with citizens’ vision and that addresses key community issues in a sustainable manner.

Role of Group Captain• Keep your table focused, on task and on time• Ensure everyone gets to participate (e.g., politely

prevent one person from dominating the conversation)

• Ensure everyone treats each other with respect• Help ensure accurate and clear capture of ideas

Role of Scribe• Take neutral notes • Capture ideas accurately• Ask questions to clarify and make changes as

needed

Ground Rules for Activity for All Group Members

• Listen thoughtfully and respectfully. Keep comments brief, one person speaks at a time

• Participate openly, honestly, respectfully, and civilly

• Ask questions to clarify, rather than convince

• Keep a problem-solving mindset!

Next Steps

• Apply for Community Advisory Committee

• Take on-line survey beginning May 14th

• Submit stories, photos, poems, videos

• Workshop #2