Planning in the Planning in the Shadow of GothamShadow of Gotham

Joseph HorwedelJoseph HorwedelCity of San JoseCity of San Jose

APA Divisions

20 divisions established to advance the planning practice.

They give members opportunities to discuss ides, contribute to national policy

work, build partnerships and develop conference sessions.

$25 per year per division.

City Planning and Management Division

Mission to “advance the practice of city planning and management in the large-city setting."

• a focus upon planning agency management,

• an orientation toward big cities, and

• an emphasis upon the practical over the theoretical.

Supports the New Director Institute each year.

Our Fair City

City boundaries are invisible to companies and residents

Existing within many GothamsExisting within many Gothams

Change in Share of Regional Population

60%

25% 25%

Office Space Near Transit

Although only 28% of the region’s office space is within a half mile of rail, most jobs are at most a few miles from rail stations.

(Map produced by Mark Shorett for SPUR)

Jobs Near Transit

Less than half of regional jobs are within a half mile of regional transit and a quarter mile of frequent local transit.

(Map produced by Mark Shorett for SPUR)

Regional Workforce Mobility

Our workers move between the three Peninsula Counties daily.

Cities that can’t attract young professionals and immigrants

will shrink

Talent battles

Stamen Design's research estimated that the buses transport roughly 7,500 tech employees a day, Monday through Friday, and concluded that the unmarked buses ferry a third as many commuters as ride on Caltrain, a commuter train that travels between San Francisco and San Jose.

Business Insider Oct 12, 2012

We are strong still in attracting the best and brightest

Investing in the future

• Updating San Jose’s General plan

• Creating fiscal and organizational stability

• Promoting community quality of life

• Participating in economic development, environmental sustainability, affordable housing, etc.

Complete Neighborhoods

Pilot project with Walkscore looking at access to fresh food in 5 minute walk

Being Neurotic Always Helps

Serving our customers

6 months 2012

1.7 million square feet approved

Construction valuation of $65.4 million.

3 months 2013

.45 million square feet approved

Construction valuation of $24.7 million.

Goal is to walk into plan review meeting and walk out with a permit.•Our staff and project design team review plans and resolve issues. •Decision makers are required in the room.

Tech Companies Served by Expedited Permit Process in 2012

Planning in the Planning in the Shadow of GothamShadow of Gotham

Joseph HorwedelJoseph HorwedelCity of San JoseCity of San Jose

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