The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutRESPONSE - RFP - 7066 CITY PLAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE• • • Auaust 31. 2009 • j Proposal to Prepare a • City Plan and • Transportation Plan Update Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 Q N In Association With Fehr & Peers, Brendle Group, Coley/Forrest, PlaceMatters, Wenk Associates, Interwest, and Urban Advantage �I Team Structure CI of Fort Collins Team Organization This chart shows the Leadershi and Stakeholders P relationship of the consulting team members • to city leadership, organized by topic with [90MI11W . . u - the lead for each topic • e e e .. . o - . � area in italics. i Joe Fronk and Kathleen Bracke, with other departments Clarion Ben Hermon, lesli Ellis Clarion Clarion/Urban Advar Ben Herman Dorcie White lesli Ellis, Shelby Sommer Steve Price Fehr & Peers Jeremy Klop, • Carlos Hernandez, Ronald Milam, Christopher Sheffer + +,� o 0 0 0 111lNUJU Brendle Group Wenk Assoc. Interwest En Judy Dorsey Bill Wenk Mike 0beh Dave Wortmon,lulie Sieving + IrIA�AJU UV�7UWl:+V W ° - e PlaceMatters Clarion Ken Snyder lesli Ellis Jo ceIn Hittle _other team members + • Coley/Forrest • lean Townsend Mike Trevithick Clarion with Others • Chris Duerksen, Don Elliott, Mott Goebel, with sub -consultants ........................................................................................:.......................>....................................... • (� [:� 0 ,oQ 0 1 Fort Collins, Colorado page 5 reimbursement practices and fees; supporting the Town's impact fee work, including its defense in court proceedings; advising the Town Board of Trustees regarding financial tools available to pay for growth -related capital costs, and; collaboration with staff on many technical finance issues. References: Mike Acimovic, Town Administrator, Town of Erie, 303-926-2710; Molly Kostelecky, Finance Director, Town of Erie, 303-926-2751. Public Private Partnerships. Coley/Forrest has established a practice in crafting public private partnership solutions for new development and redevelopment. Some recent examples have included facilitating a major annexation where financing major off -site road improvements, a new school, affordable housing, and a fire station were key ingredients, and facilitating the development of a desired mixed use development that required city, county and school district support. References: Danny Mulcahy, Steamboat 700, 970-870-0244; Krista Sprenger, Lend Lease Communities, 303-634-7906 Transportation Finance. Coley/Forrest has a sustained practice in structuring transportation finance solutions for major investments, including parking, transit, transportation demand management solutions, and road improvements. One recent assignment included a comprehensive evaluation of innovative public / private finance practices in Colorado regarding new road construction. Coley/Forrest has provided transportation finance consulting to the City of Fort Collins as part of the Transportation Master Plan update. Other transportation finance clients have included the cities of Aurora, Boulder, Loveland, and Westminster, the counties of Arapahoe, Denver, Jefferson and Summit, and the Regional Transportation District. PLACE MATTERS CHULA VISTA RESEARCH PROJECT In 2008, PlaceMatters concluded the development of a comprehensive, innovative, community -scale model for energy efficiency and sustainable resource management for the 15,000-acre Otay Ranch development in Chula Vista, California. In partnership with the National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities, Gas Technology Institute, the City of Chula Vista, the U.S. Department of Energy McMillan Development and comer naw .ma w mmenmr roc m m■ HomeFed Corporation, PlaceMatters created a model to measure the energy use of the entire development site, including buildings, transportation, and water systems. This transit - oriented development, just south of San Diego, includes 3-6 villages being built to accommodate 70,000 additional residents in 23,732 new dwelling units within the next 15 years. At the center of the new development will be a mixed -use village adjoining a unique campus to be shared by five area universities and colleges, including two from nearby Mexico. This innovative project integrated technology and management strategies to maximize energy efficiency at the community scale. Goals of the project included minimizing energy consumption in transportation, buildings, and water systems. In addition, PlaceMatters examined and modeled the effects of urban heat island mitigation and strategies to reduce energy -related emissions, both on -site and off. PlaceMatters used several planning tools, including CommunityVizTm and CityGreen, to analyze impacts, visualize land use alternatives, maximize energy efficiencies, and integrate models with power generation technologies. REFERENCES: Doug Newman National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities doug. newmangsbc global. net 773-899-0801 Marek Czachorksi Gas Technology Institute marek. czachorski(?.gastechnolog_�org PLAt-EMATTERS PHILADELPHIA LANDVISIONS Project Website: www.landvisions.org/index.php With over 40,000 vacant properties, Philadelphia has become a national case study of urban abandonment and extensive sprawl. The City Parks Association of Philadelphia (CPA) and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), in partnership with numerous other public and private organizations, including P1aceMatters, organized an international competition to generate new thinking about the future of Philadelphia's vacant inner city lands. P1aceMatters was integrally involved in four large meetings to solicit feedback from residents. The meetings were designed as eMeetings to gather feedback on priority concerns and innovative solutions. Participant opinions were captured with the help of keypad polling and networked laptops, which allowed for electronic collaboration among smaller working groups. During these four meetings, using these innovative tools and techniques, P1aceMatters: • Helped residents understand how vacant lots are integrally connected to the ecological infrastructure of the region • Created and facilitated a process for imagining innovative solutions • Linked local input processes to the development of a regional strategy on vacant properties • Held a key stakeholder meeting targeting businesses and leaders in the community who were unlikely to participate in the longer public session. The meeting included an overview of the educational component of the project and a roadmap for implementation. The first vision gathering brought together over 400 people. P1aceMatters worked with the project team to provide two groups of school children with disposable cameras to document what they liked and disliked about their neighborhood, parks and open space. These images kicked off the conversation about the treasures and liabilities in the city and opportunities for change. The keypad polling results, lists of assets and liabilities, maps, hopes and wishes, and audio recordings of resident storytelling are available on the project website. REFERENCES: Maitreyi Roy Deenah Loeb Pennsylvania Horticultural Society City Park Association Philadelphia PA Philadelphia PA 19119 215-988-8873 215-843-8490 mroygpennhort.org deenah.loeb(c�r�,verizon.net DURANGO, COLORADO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Project website (now static): www.duran og compplan2006.org Durango, Colorado (pop. 15,614) sought to avoid the "anyplace syndrome" that is creeping into neighboring Colorado communities and the region as a whole. Residents saw the comprehensive plan update process as a critical opportunity to secure a long-term quality of life for the community, holding onto what was best about their community while envisioning and encouraging positive change. P1aceMatters staff worked in partnership with the City of Durango and PlanningWorks, LLC to provide a public input process that would truly reflect the community's vision for the future. The year -long public input process informed the public, helped them understand tradeoffs among various plan scenarios, and gathered feedback on preferences and concerns. P1aceMatters pioneered new tool and process applications in Durango. For example, polling results were integrated with CommunityViz maps to analyze and display the results of spatial questions. In addition, the last public meeting was broadcast on the local cable station to allow for simultaneous online and live polling. This online polling paired with the cable broadcast reached citizens further from the City center who may not have otherwise participated. Finally, P1aceMatters created and maintained -a website for the project that provided information on meetings, documents, maps, a listserv, surveys, and online feedback mechanisms such as email and interactive maps. The Comprehensive Plan Update was passed with almost no resistance in April 2007. A city council person remarked, "the document was based on hundreds of hours of comment during public hearings that reflected well on a process based on open communication and trust." REFERENCES: Greg Hoch Director of Planning City of Durango, CO hochgsgci.duran og co.us 970-375-4859 Michael Lauer, AICP Principal, Planning Works, LLC Leawood, KS 913-341-8800 mlauer@ourplanningworks.com PLAf-EMATTERS Wenk Associates, Inc. PROJECT EXPERIENCE UDALL NATURAL AREA WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS — Fort Collins, Colorado Chronic localized flooding in downtown Fort Collins and in older adjacent neighborhoods prompted the city to enlarge its subsurface outfall system for the surrounding 80-acre drainage basin. The City's Natural Resource Division collaborated with its Public Works Department to develop a Master Plan for a 25-acre wetland, riparian, and upland natural area to be sustained by stormwater and from groundwater in the adjacent river. The purpose of the project was to clean pollutants from urban runoff and to develop a diverse river edge ecology. The new subsurface system diverts base flows and treats the first 1 /2" of any storm event into an infiltration area and series of constructed wetlands. Solid and floatable pollutants are filtered out immediately. Once free of gross pollutants, the stormwater flows to a primary infiltration area and then to a series of constructed wetlands. A recreational trail and interpretive points will be developed to describe the multi -functional nature of the area. STAPLETON AIRPORT REDEVELOPMENT. WATER QUALITY AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN AND DESIGN GUIDELINES — Denver, Colorado Wenk Associates served as part of an engineering team to develop concepts for the surface stormwater system which became an integral part of the new community's parks and open space network. Typical details of the system were developed in a manner to convey stormwater away from streets and developed areas quickly to irrigate landscape areas and riparian and wetland habitat. Swales and infiltration areas on private development sites minimize off -site flow and sustain landscape plantings. Wenk Associates also developed the Stapleton Water Quality Guidelines to provide specific best management practice (BMP) information for dealing with redevelopment of the site. The visionary plan incorporates a strong environmental ethic, and proposes innovative strategies to address contemporary environmental issues, such as urban pollution, water conservation and water quality enhancement. The water quality guidelines identify a range of acceptable structural BMPs that serve to incorporate the stormwater treatment system as an integral component of the site's physical form and function. The guidelines bridge an informational gap between the structural BMPs described in Urban Drainage and Flood Control District manual Volume 3, and Denver's site planning and landscape requirements. DENVER WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN — Denver, Colorado The City and County of Denver sought to advance its framework for integrating stormwater management and water quality protection into planning, engineering, and. infrastructure management. It hired a team of consultants to identify priorities and strategies for protecting the city's rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands from the diverse short- term and long-term impacts of stormwater runoff. As part of the consultant team, Wenk Associates produced aesthetic and urban design guidelines for the Water Quality Management Plan. Planning and design guidelines were developed to guide developers, engineers, and City staff on the implementation of water qualify facilities for new and redevelopment projects. The guidelines emphasize an integrated approach that takes advantage of site landscape and public areas to better incorporate water quality features into the site and the neighborhood. wenk I • • Wenk Associates, Inc. • PROJECT EXPERIENCE • • HERITAGE PARK REDEVELOPMENT — Minneapolis, Minnesota • The City of Minneapolis sought to reconnect a redeveloping area to the downtown, cultural institutions, and adjacent neighborhoods, while simultaneously revealing natural systems. The design team • created a plan to extend the City's historic park and parkway network • and provide up to 900 housing units in the 120-acre redevelopment area. As part of the vision, Wenk Associates led a team of civil engineers and ecologists to develop concepts to daylight Bassett • Creek, as the spine of a parkway that reconnects the area to the city. The firm guided development of a surface stormwater system G • for the area that is integral to two new parks and the parkway, and • that employs a network of wetlands, meadows and ponds to remove .� urban pollutants and create a rich fabric of park landscapes. Level spreaders and drop structures attenuate stormwater flows to irrigate i • lush landscapes and aid in improved water quality. • • PRAIRIE TRAIL MASTER PLAN AND STORMWATER GUIDELINES — Ankeny, Iowa • Wenk Associates, as part a comprehensive planning and design team, worked to develop a community master • plan with a particular emphasis on integrated stormwater management systems for a 1,100-acre new community. The Prairie Trail Master Plan reveals the stormwater infrastructure through a valuable system of parks and open • space. The Prairie Trail Stormwater Guidelines document identifies and details the important aspects and • feasibility of establishing a surface stormwater system. The Guidelines are a pioneering approach to a visually accessible, non -technical bridge between engineering requirements and the master plan vision. Specific goals for • the stormwater guidelines include: • • Summarization of the technical requirements of the state's water quality standards; • Direction to incorporate stormwater facilities into public open spaces and individual site plans; • • Descriptions of how acceptable structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) can be integrated into • individual development parcels and open spaces, supporting overall community design goals; • Details that suggest acceptable and innovative approaches to the design of BMPs; and • • Incorporation of innovative stormwater management _ _ � _ Pvow IS+c4.Ilc,mnm approaches employed by other communities. • The Prairie Trail Stormwater Guidelines are intended to serve as a = --_— ,' - _ ��_ • tool for developers and their project design teams to guide the design =_ __ __�—�—u _L� ` • of the stormwater system to support community goals identified in ___ =_ -------____,.__� the visioning process. City staff will use the guidelines as a means to s=_,`; -"`-- �_ =may= • evaluate engineering, site planning and landscape design submittals for their compliance with the overall community design goals. HOWARD BEND — St. Louis, Missouri • Wenk Associates developed a multi -functional stormwater framework plan, as well as stormwater guidelines, for S Howard Bend levee District. The district is an 8000-acre region, on the Missouri River, in the St. Louis metropolitan . area. Prior to construction of a 500-year storm levee, the district fell within the 100-year floodplain that severely limited the district's development potential. A key consideration with this planning effort is the manner in which the . stormwater storage and conveyance system can help shape and create desirable development patterns, become a key part of the community's recreational and civic open space, and restore natural ecological processes. Prototypical development types have prepared for various land uses to illustrate potential and recommended best . management practices (BMPsj. wenk� INTERWEfCS Ul T i N G G 110 U P TIMBERLINE ROAD WIDENING — FORT COLLINS, CO Interwest Consulting Group was the lead engineer for the design of the Timberline Road widening including interim (4 lane) and ultimate (6 lane) arterial roadway improvements along the corridor in Fort Collins. Interwest provided conceptual, 50%, 90% and final (100%) design drawings and specifications for the successful approval, bidding and construction of this project. The design also consisted of improvements to the Timberline and Prospect Road intersection, which included interim and ultimate considerations with final construction plans for the interim concrete intersection. The corridor contained a mix of existing, proposed and future development parcels that all required consideration in the design. Design constraints included historic and environmentally sensitive resources, expansion of the existing Spring Creek Bridge, modifications to an existing railroad crossings, major utilities analyses and conflicts with several private grain towers. Before (above) and After (below) Land Use Code/City Plan Considerations: • Implementing landscaped medians and balancing the challenges of their safety, maintenance and irrigation • Preserving and improving connections to Spring Creek Trail • Creating a design respectful of the natural and historic features at Johnson Farm • Developing a Multi -Modal corridor Contact Information: Mr. Matt Baker City of Fort Collins Street Oversizing 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 970-224-6108 mbaker(a,fcgov.com Mr. Craig Farver City of Fort Collins Construction Inspection 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 970-222-0854 cfarver06cgov.com INTERWEST CONS U LT ING G R O UP FORT COLLINS POLICE SERVICES BUILDING — FORT COLLINS, CO (work included both the building site and the intersection shown at Timberline Road and Nancy Gray Avenue). Interwest provided the site civil engineering design services along with the design of adjacent Timberline Road on behalf of the City. The 7.5- acre site included a new Police Building, parking for the public and a secured parking lot for police vehicles, utility and drainage design, and all required coordination with City Operation Services and review departments. This project is a LEED-Gold certified project. Interwest was also responsible for final design plans for improvements to the Timberline and Drake intersection and the widening of Timberline Road from north of Vermont Drive to approximately 2000-feet north of Drake intersection — just south of the Police Services Building. This project included roadway widening, intersection improvements, utility relocation and pavement restriping. Land Use Code/City Plan Considerations: • Embracing a Compact Urban Form that functions within a mixed -use neighborhood • Developing a Multi -Modal facility with seamless connectivity to surrounding streets and neighborhoods • Encouraging energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources while pursuing LEED Gold Certification for the project Contact Information: Mr. Ron Kechter Fort Collins Operations Services 117 North Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970) 221-6805 rke chter(a,fc gov. com RIGDEN FARM — FORT COLLINS, CO 4 IMTERWHBT C O N S U 4 T 1 N G G R O U P Interwest directed the preparation of the Final Construction Plans, Drainage Reports, and Final Plat for this 308-acre mixed -use commercial and residential development located in southeast Fort Collins. As a master -planned community, the design incorporated future infrastructure improvements related to utilities, drainage and roadways. Significant roadway improvements associated with this site include interior local and collector streets, and Timberline Road, Drake Road, and Zeigler Roads adjacent to the project. In 1999, Rigden Farm was the largest development to be processed under the then -recently adopted City Plan. Throughout the entitlement process, Interwest staff was involved in the implementation and often the reconciliation of City Plan. Numerous conflicts between City Plan and other city codes/policies were brought to light and the resolution of these conflicts during the Rigden Farm project helped shape some of the future updates to these documents. Land Use Code/City Plan Considerations: • Developed high density neighborhoods to maintain minimum site density requirements • Established street networks and links to create a fully walkable community • Maintained the function and environemtal buffers associated with the water corridors that bisected the development Contact Information: Mr. Dave Pietenpol Rigden Farm, LLC (970) 222-4440 dpietenpol(a,comcast.net 1. rig • 3. OUR PHILOSOPHY Over many years of serving communities, we have • learned that three keys to a successful planning process underpin our approach to our assignments as consultants. These are: A strong working relationship with City staff; Clear presentation of ideas to support • decision -making; and A robust focus on implementation. Each of these key aspects of our philosophy is described below. A Strong Working Relationship with City Staff • Clarion Associates and our team members take a "hands-on" approach High Level of Senior with all of our projects. We establish strong working relationships with Staff Involvement As a team made up of our clients built on trust that extends from the first set of meetings small, specialized firms, ' i through adoption. Through many years of working with Fort Collins, we have demonstrated develop we are able to commit to you a high level of direct our ability to close working relationships involvement by highly with city staff as partners in the process. experienced principals. This will ensure that the • City will receive the best • We are aware of the City's intended high level of staff commitment to possible ideas, leadership, and direction this process, and we expect and welcome their involvement. We are from our team at all stages, in a truly excited about the prospect of seasoned department leadership playing an collaborative process. integral and participatory role with our team. We understand that our 0 ' role as consultants is to bring our best ideas, innovative tools, and • guidance and expertise to the table, with city staff building on community 0 relationships and assisting with a good deal of the work that it will take to complete the planning effort. Clear Presentation of Ideas to Support Decision - Making Successful plans emerge from rigorous inventory and technical analysis, 0j clear presentation of scenarios and trade-offs, and integration of ideas • 01 ......................................................................................................................................................... 0 C L A R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 7 www.Urban-Advantage.com fWM .�li i6 _ ;1 < rfi' ; - } f '1 '"' ^i�-�! 'k d - FP x Z "�F hi t lr 'p sr5 ♦ "�' # t's�l�t.�,��.ky3f�'. 14, 'T Lriliftw I� ; �r t� �� xf ?'++p All yt 1 'u;s •prw , �µ r-d`-e"ts i-' 'N• U a-yCh�.7 4 �` �y�y� � tt . '_J��I 7�• "a.�7art- z t i � � a 1�� >.; y �'� f .' � ;�� q7 'j 1 "i�dap � a xr r 'F,�',ri�,i� "' i PP�-�a g'S s��, fi_t �✓♦ lntr � /�f ion II '��p tit Fill '+'„!- Hydraulic Road Charlottesville, VA Hydraulic Road in Charlottesville, Virginia is a strictly auto -oriented road, the first of many that a visitor encoun- ters upon leaving historic Charlottesville and entering the auto -oriented sprawl north of the City. Working with urban design firm Community Design + Architecture, the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, and the Virginia Department of Transportation, Steve Price produced photo -simulations showing the impacts of alternative traffic engineering solutions for the Road, as well as its intersection with US29. Steve showed not only alterna- tives to the roadway —including round- abouts, flyovers, and sunken roadways - but also how these alternatives impact the quality of land use and urban form. Contact: Judy Wiegand, Senior Planner County of Albemarle 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 296-5832 Urban. '� �� 1 ��1 � 1 t��l�•j�� a �a Existing conditions Street geometry improvements Roundabouts, more urban, greater pedestrian orientation Palm Avenue Imperial Beach, CA The San Diego Association of Govern- ments has developed a Smart Growth Tool Box, a set of financing and planning tools to help local communities implement smart growth development. As part of the Tool Box, SANDAG issued a "call for applications" for com- munities interested in receiving photo -simulations demonstrating smart growth in their areas. SANDAG hired Steve Price of Urban Advantage to visit eight locations in the SANDAL jurisdic- tion and work with local planning staffs to create the visualizations. The completed images demonstrated a variety of conditions, but with a common theme of vital walkable streets. Most images also showed a strong connection between development and transit. All eight images are part of SANDAG's web based Smart Growth Concept Map. Contact. - Carolina Gregor Senior Regional Planner San Diego Association of Governments 401 B Street, Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92101 Ph: (619) 699-1989 cgr@sandag.org UirbumAdvantage Envisioning Urbanism Existing conditions Public improvements. street reconfigured as a tnultimay boulevard with slow side lanes Private improvements: denser development along the corridor to increase the viability of transit and uxlking Hermitage Manor Johnson City, TN In Johnson City, Tennessee the edge of town is expanding quickly into rural farmland while the downtown is struggling. Steve Price was part of a design team assembled to draft a plan to preserve and densify the downtown, identifying urban standards for new development, while preserving the rural character of the surrounding country- side. During a week-long urban design charrette, Steve produced photo - simulations demonstrating proposed standards. The image series on the right demonstrates the visual impact of suggested design regulations governing the orientation of buildings to streets and how that would combine with improved street standards. Contact., Planning Department Municipal & Safety Building P.O. Box 2150 Johnson City, TN 37605 (423) 434-6071 Existing conditions Buildings facing streets Public improvements: street trees, street lamps, sidewalks, crosswalks Private property enhancements Hull Street Richmond, VA Richmond, Virginia has played a pivotal role over and over again in American history, yet many neighborhoods in the city are struggling to find an identity and role for the future. The City is looking for a community vision to preserve its character and help it respond to changing times. Steve Price of Urban Advantage was contracted to produce photo -simulations of conceptual development during a seven-day charrette. Steve produced three visions of development including the brownfield vision on this page —industry, live -work habitation, and transit functioning together in a visionary streetscape. Contact: Rachel Flynn, Community Development, 900 East Broad Street. City of Richmond, Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-6305 rachel.flynn@richmondgov.com Existing conditions: Declining industrial corridor Public improvements: reslored sidewalks, street trees, streel lamps, crosstualks Live -work development and trolled line Sheridan Road Peoria, IL The Peoria Planning Department and Heart of Peoria Commission chose to take the Heart of Peoria Plan done by Duany Plater-Zyberk to the next step --refine the plan and draft a form -based code to implement and enforce it. Steve Price was hired as part of a urban design team lead by Ferrell Madden Associates and Code Studio, Inc. to help conduct a seven day public charrette. Steve was asked to produce visualizations of three locations in Peoria. One of them, Sheridan Road, is a commercial street with businesses fronting on sidewalks that are narrow and obstructed with utility poles. Steve showed changes to the street that would improve pedestrian safety and comfort, turning Sheridan Road into a vital neighborhood main street. Contact: Gene Lear Planning and Growth City of Peoria (309) 494-8604 UrbanAdvantage Envisioning Urbanism FXisting conditions Public improvements: wider sidewalks, street lamps,. crosswalks, utilities underground Street trees. private improvements 10. RESUMES Resumes for each of the key team members identified in Section 6 of this proposal are provided on the following pages. • • i 0,......................................................................................................................................................... C L $ R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado Qualifications of Benjamin A. Herman, FAICP Clarion Associates Ben Herman is a Principal and Vice President, and leads the firm's nationwide planning practice. He has more than 30 years of national and international experience in all aspects of planning, and has been responsible for managing and conducting complex, multidisciplinary assignments for private and public sector clients. Mr. Herman is a highly experienced planner with superior technical, administrative, and management skills. He specializes in complex, multi -disciplinary planning studies, and has extensive experience in community, regional, and corridor plans; airport area land use plans; development master plans; downtown plans; and regional growth management strategies. Throughout his career, he has emphasized a commitment to excellence, innovation and creative thinking, and consensus building. Major Projects ■ Jackson, Wyoming I Jackson/Teton County Comprehensive Plan ■ Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates I Airport Area Framework Plan ■ Rock Hill, South Carolina Growth Management Plan ■ Commerce City, Colorado Comprehensive Plan ■ Cheyenne, Wyoming I PlanCheyenne ■ Manhattan, Kansas Urban Area Comprehensive Plan • Henderson, Nevada Comprehensive Master Plan Update ■ Carson City, Nevada Comprehensive Plan and Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan ■ Commerce City, Colorado I Comprehensive Plan ■ Boulder City, Nevada I Comprehensive Plan ■ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma I Oklahoma River Corridor Strategic Development Plan ■ Boise, Idaho I Blueprint Boise Comprehensive Plan ■ Northern Colorado Communities 1-25 Corridor Plan ■ Fort Collins , Colorado I City Plan Professional History ■ Vice President, Clarion Associates (current) ■ Managing Director, EDAW Australia Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Australia ■ Senior Associate/Director of Operations, EDAW, Inc., Denver, CO ■ Assistant Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Trenton, NJ ■ Senior Associate, R.E. Hughey and Associates, Inc., Margate, NJ Professional Associations ■ College of Fellows, American Institute of Certified Planners ■ Member, American Planning Association ■ Past President, American Planning Association Colorado Chapter Education ■ Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies and Planning, Richard Stockton College, 1977 C d LQ1 a 9 O M Qualifications of Lesli Kunkle Ellis, AICP Clarion Associates Lesli Kunkle Ellis is a Principal with Clarion Associates. She is a planner and licensed landscape architect with more than fourteen years of professional experience in community planning. Ms. Ellis has been responsible for managing complex projects for public sector clients. Ms. Ellis' areas of expertise include neighborhood and community planning, open lands and trails planning, public participation strategies and meeting facilitation, diagnosis and drafting of land use policies and standards, preparing implementation strategies, and developing GIS-based inventories, analysis, and maps. Prior to joining Clarion Associates, she coordinated the Santa Fe County, New Mexico, Open Lands and Trails Program, a planning effort including a land acquisition program and numerous committees, diverse citizen groups, and public and private agency partners. Recent and Current Major Projects ■ Wright's Mesa, San Miguel County, Colorado I Master Plan Update ■ Sheridan County and City of Sheridan, Wyoming I Comprehensive Plan Update ■ Henderson, Nevada Master Plan ■ Riverton, Wyoming Master Plan ■ Cheyenne, Wyoming PlanCheyenne Comprehensive Plan (National Burnham Award Winner, 2007) • Blaine County, Idaho Blaine County 2025 Growth Management Plan and code revisions ■ Jackson/Teton County, Wyoming I Comprehensive Plan Update • Steamboat Springs, Colorado I Steamboat Springs Community Area Plan ■ Fort Collins and Lorimer County, Colorado I Northwest Subarea Plan ■ Arvada, Colorado I Comprehensive Plan Update ■ Longmont, Colorado I Longmont Area Comprehensive Plan Update Professional History ■ Principal, Clarion Associates, Fort Collins, Colorado, 2006 — present ■ Associate and Senior Associate, Clarion Associates, Fort Collins, Colorado 2000-2006 ■ Open Lands and Trails Program Coordinator/Planner III, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 1997-2000 ■ Landscape Planner, EDAW, Seattle, Washington and Fort Collins, Colorado, 1995-1997 ■ Planner, McConnell/Burke, Inc., Seattle, Washington, 1993-1994 Education ■ Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Washington, Seattle, 1996 ■ Master of Urban Planning, University of Washington, Seattle, 1995 ■ Bachelor of Environmental Design, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1991 Recent Speaking Engagements ■ Western Planner Conference, 2008 • Colorado APA Conference and National Conference, 2006 and 2007 , Best Practices for Community Planning ■ National APA Conference, 2005, Community Planning ■ Colorado State APA Conference 2005, Innovative. Public Participation Professional Associations/Boards ■ Member, American Planning Association ■ Board Member, Fort Collins Land Conservation Stewardship Advisory Board, Lorimer County Rural Land Use Advisory Board through 2007 ■ Member, New Mexico Board of Landscape Architects, Registered 1999. C L A R I O N Qualifications of Christopher J. Duerksen Clarion Associates Chris Duerksen is Managing Director of Clarion Associates, LLC, a land use consulting firm with offices in Colorado, Florida, and North Carolina; and affiliated offices in Chicago, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia. He has represented local governments, nonprofits, and the private sector in a variety of land -use and zoning matters and specializes in development code revisions, growth management planning, urban design and form -based standards, natural resource and scenic area protection regulations, and airport -area development strategies. He has written numerous development codes for communities across the United States. A co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute, Mr. Duerksen has written and spoken extensively on land use issues nationally. He has authored many books and articles on land use and conservation issues, including Takings Law in Plain English, Nature -Friendly Communities, True West, and Aesthetics, Community Character, and the Law and is currently working on a model Sustainable Community Development Code. Representative Major Projects ■ Southern Nevada Regional Plan ■ Franklin, Tennessee, and Pitkin County, Colorado I Zoning Ordinance Rewrite ■ Blaine County, Idaho, and Erie, Colorado I Growth Strategy and Code Revisions ■ Overland Park, Kansas, and Glenwood Springs, Colorado I Design Standards ■ Louisville, Kentucky Form -Based Zoning Code ■ State of Minnesota Airport Zoning Regulation Revisions ■ Salt Lake City, Utah, and Emirate of Abu Dhabi I Sustainable Code Revisions Professional History ■ Managing Director, Clarion Associates of Colorado, LLC, 1992 - present • Director, Gateway/Stapleton Development Office, City and County of Denver, 1988-1991 ■ Director, Development & Public Policy, The Enterprise Foundation, Columbia, Maryland, 1987-1988 (Low -Income Housing Organization) ■ Senior Associate and Director of Land Program, The Conservation Foundation, and World Wildlife Fund Washington, D.C., 1978-1987 • Associate and Attorney, Ross & Hardies, Chicago, 1973-1978 Education ■ Juris Doctor, University of Chicago ■ Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Kansas State College ■ Ford Foundation Local Government Fellowship, City of Oak Park, Illinois Publications ■ Author or co-author of six major books on historic preservation law, environmental regulation of industrial facilities siting, river conservation, national parks, rural western development patterns, and nature -friendly communities. ■ Author or co-author of four major planning advisory service reports for the American Planning Association Professional Associations and Offices ■ Member, American Planning Association ■ Former Chair, American Bar Association Committee on Land Use, Planning, & Zoning ■ Member, Illinois Bar ■ Elected member of Fredericksburg, Va., City Council (1983-1987) ■ Who's Who In The West a a Q a o M and values from the community. Our team collectively has the experience and skills to prepare detailed "future choices" that are data -driven and i graphic, yet are able to explain them to the public in understandable • terms. We use state-of-the-art tools to convey key ideas, test potential concepts, and develop a set of clear choices for consideration before we • develop strategies. • We recognize that an important aspect of this process will be our ability • to convey to the community what the effects of change and different choices might look like. Our suite of tools will enable us to support the • Understanding Change as a Transitional Process Urban Advantage, our visualization team' a �- member, specializes in ;. - •. •�' i • showing how change occurs in cities as a transitional process, - • through a series of _ • incremental steps. This will be important when '� : • presenting ideas about change along the city's • corridors and in redevelopment areas. Existing conditions • This photo simulation in • Eugene, Oregon is for a corridor that passes by the University of Oregon • where there is a strong , potential for transit N� ridership, bicycling, and walking; but much of the _ • corridor is designed , almost exclusively for the - _ • automobile. It shows how it might be transformed 111111 Joill,• over time into a BRT corridor with a high level • of mobility with considerable infill and Public improvements: bus rapid transit andslowside lan(s with ow-streetparking redevelopment. _ Rt 'lip 1 `i !. a _ • Mired -use development . ..........................................................................................................................................................� • page 8 Fort Collins, Colorado C L 4 R 1 0 N Qualifications of Matthew Goebel, AICP Clarion Associates Matthew Goebel, Partner and Vice President with the firm, is a planner and attorney in the Denver office of Clarion Associates. He works principally in the areas of planning and zoning, growth management, and historic preservation. His numerous projects have included development codes and growth management plans for a variety of large and small jurisdictions around the country. Mr. Goebel is co-author of Aesthetics, Community Character, and the Law, published by the American Planning Association, and also was principal author of a study of the regulatory barriers to affordable housing in Colorado, which won a statewide award from the Colorado chapter of the American Planning Association. He is a frequent speaker at national, regional, and state planning and historic preservation conferences. Representative Major Projects ■ Land development regulations for Anchorage, Alaska, Buckeye and Oro Valley, Arizona; Pasadena and Sacramento County, California; Englewood, Erie, Lake County, Mesa County, and Pagoso Springs, Colorado, - Boise, Idaho, Detroit, Michigan; Henderson, Nevada; Santa Fe and Silver City, New Mexico; Apex, Cary, and Morrisville, North Carolina; Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Jackson County, Oregon; Greenville, South Carolina; Arlington, Austin, Irving, and Rowlett, Texas, and Dodge County, Wisconsin ■ Growth management plans for Apex, Cary, and Wake County, North Carolina; and Beaufort County, South Carolina (in progress) ■ Studies of the economic impacts of historic preservation for the States of Michigan and Colorado (The Colorado report was recognized by the Colorado Historical Society as an outstanding contribution to preserving Colorado's cultural heritage.) Professional History ■ Partner and Vice President, Clarion Associates of Colorado, LLC, 2001 - present ■ Associate, Clarion Associates of Colorado, LLC, 1997-2000 ■ Research Assistant, Professor David R. Godschalk, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1993-1997 ■ Researcher and Office Manager, Hardy -Heck -Moore & Associates, Austin, Texas, 1989-1993 Education ■ Juris Doctor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ■ Master of Regional Planning, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ■ Bachelor of Arts in Plan II Honors, cum laude, and with Special Honors, University of Texas at Austin Publications ■ Aesthetics, Community Character, and the Law. Chicago: American Planning Association, Planning Advisory Service Report Number 489/490, 2000. (with Christopher J. Duerksen) ■ Notura/Hazard Mitigation: Recasting Disaster Po/icy and Planning. Washington, D.C.: Island Press, 1999. (with David R. Godschalk et al.) ■ Reducing Housing Costs Through Regulatory Reform: A Handbook for Colorado Communities (principal author) (Received Colorado APA Statewide Planning Award) Professional Associations ■ Member, American Planning Association ■ Member, American Institute of Certified Planners ■ Member, Denver, Colorado, and American Bar Associations Civic Involvement ■ Board of Directors (1999-2003), Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, Denver, Colorado 0 C L A R I O N Qualifications of Darcie White, AICP Clarion Associates Ms. White is a Principal with Clarion Associates, based in Denver and Fort Collins, Colorado. She is a planner and landscape architect with over 12 years of professional experience developing comprehensive land use plans and design standards. She has been involved in numerous planning projects for a range of local, state, and non-profit agencies locations across the country. Much of her work has focused on comprehensive planning for small and mid -sized communities, downtown revitalization, context sensitive design, infill and redevelopment, design standards, and transit -oriented development. Representative Major Projects ■ Blueprint Boise —Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Update I Boise, Idaho ■ Riverton Master Plan I Riverton, Wyoming ■ Lassen County General Plan Update I Lassen County, California ■ Boulder Highway Corridor Investment Strategy and Design Standards I Henderson, Nevada ■ Riverfront Strategic Action and Development Plan I Oklahoma City,Oklahoma ■ Carson City Master Plan Update I Carson City, Nevada ■ Downtown Master Plan I Broken Arrow, Oklahoma ■ Residential Design Standards I Glenwood Springs, Colorado ■ Manhattan Urban Area Comprehensive Plan I Manhattan, Kansas ■ Growing Smarter at the Edge: Master Planned Community Case Studies I Sonoran Institute/Lincoln Institute of Land Policy ■ TOD Corridor Plan and Design Standards I Sparks, Nevada • Central Franklin Area Plan I Franklin, Tennessee ■ Northern Colorado 1-25 Corridor Plan and Design Standards I Colorado ■ Downtown Investment Strategy I Henderson, Nevada ■ Transit -Oriented Development Strategy I Reno, Nevada ■ Wells Avenue Neighborhood Plan and Design Standards I Reno, Nevada ■ Mixed -Use Zone Districts and Standards I Colorado Springs, Colorado Professional History ■ Principal, Clarion Associates 12007—present ■ Associate/Senior Associate, Clarion Associates 1 2000-2007 ■ Planner/GIS Analyst, Balloffet & Associates, Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado ■ Planner, Tri-County Metropolitan District, Portland, Oregon Education ■ Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, Colorado State University Professional Associations ■ Member, American Institute of Certified Planners ■ Member, American Planning Association Qualifications of Shelby Sommer, LEED AP Clarion Associates Shelby Sommer recently joined Clarion Associates as an Associate. Prior to joining Clarion Associates, she was a planner with the City of Fort Collins, Colorado and was responsible for the detailed review and coordination of development proposals. Ms. Sommer's areas of expertise include sustainable development, neighborhood and community planning, and developing GIS-based inventories, analysis, and maps. Recent and Current Major Projects ■ City of Commerce City, Colorado I Comprehensive Plan Update ■ City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado I Comprehensive Plan Update ■ Adams County, Colorado I Housing Plan ■ Fort Collins, Colorado Development Review Guide ■ Fort Collins, Colorado Green Building Program Roadmap ■ Fort Collins, Colorado Rental Housing Occupancy Regulations ■ Boulder, Colorado I Community Survey Professional History ■ Associate, Clarion Associates, Fort Collins, Colorado, 2008 — present ■ Planning Technician/Associate Planner and City Planner, City of Fort Collins, Colorado 2005-2008 ■ Environmental Affairs/City Manager's Office Public Outreach Intern, City of Boulder, Colorado, 2004- 2005 Education ■ Green Building Certificate Program, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, 2006 ■ Bachelor of Environmental Design, University of Colorado, Boulder, 2004 ■ School for International Training, Valparaiso, Chile, 2003 Professional Associations/Boards ■ Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional, 2007 ■ Member, American Planning Association C L A R 1 0 NI Qualifications of Donald L. Elliott, FAICP Clarion Associates Don Elliott is a Senior Consultant with Clarion Associates of Colorado, LLC, a national consulting firm with offices in Denver, Fort Collins, and Chapel Hill; and affiliate offices in Chicago, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati. Mr. Elliott's practice focuses on land planning and zoning, growth management, and international land and urban development issues. Prior to joining Clarion, Don was Project Director for the Denver Planning and Community Development Office and was responsible for the Gateway Project and the Downtown Zoning Project. He has also advised numerous local governments in Russia on land use issues, served as Democracy and Governance Advisor for USAID in Uganda, evaluated slum upgrading programs in India, and practiced real estate, zoning, and land use law with the Denver law firm of Davis, Graham & Stubbs. He is the Author of A Better Way to Zone: Ten Principles to Create More Livable Cities. Representative Major Projects ■ Detroit, Michigan I Zoning Code Revision ■ Winnipeg, Manitoba I Zoning Ordinance Revision ■ Mesa County, Colorado I Land Development Code ■ Deschutes County, Oregon I Transfer of Development Rights ■ Cedar Rapids, Iowa I Zoning Ordinance ■ State of Colorado I Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse Collaborative Planning Process ■ Arvada, Colorado I Zoning Code ■ Long Beach, California I Independent Study of Redevelopment Professional History ■ Democracy and Governance Advisor, USAID, Kampala, Uganda ■ Real Estate Attorney, Planning and Development Collaborative, Washington, D.C., and St. Petersburg, Russia ■ Director of Downtown Zoning and Gateway Projects, City and County of Denver ■ Assistant Director of Airport Gateway Development Office, City and County of Denver ■ Real Estate Attorney and Associate, Davis, Graham & Stubbs, Denver, Colorado Education ■ Master of City and Regional Planning, J.F.K. School of Government ■ Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, Harvard Law School ■ Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude, Yale University ■ Nathaniel Rogg Fellowship, Harvard/MIT Joint Center for Urban Studies Professional Associations ■ American Planning Association: President of Colorado Chapter (1992-1994), Winner, Outstanding Chapter Project Award, Chairman of National Planning and Law Division (1997-2000), Winner, Division Achievement Award, 1999, Amicus Curiae Committee (1995-1999), National/State Policy Coordinating Committee (1991-1995), and International Division (1991-) ■ Fellow, American Institute of Certified Planners ■ Member of American, Colorado, and Denver Bar Associations Q 1 Q 2 a O M O O O RONALD T. MILAM, AICP, PTP Principal f? FEHR & PEERS TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS Ronald T. Milam, AICP, PTP is a Principal with Fehr & Peers located in the Roseville, California office. He is actively involved in a wide variety of project work but also finds time to co -lead the firm's research and development efforts and teach a course for the Institute of Transportation Studies Technology Transfer program at U.C. Berkeley entitled, "Managing Transportation and Land Use Interactions." Ron has an extensive background in travel demand model development and applications, traffic operations analysis, micro -simulation modeling, and transportation impact studies involving NEPA and CEQA. He has also published papers on a wide variety of transportation planning and traffic engineering topics and received recognition for his work that includes the Institute of Transportation Engineer's (ITE) National Past President's Awardand best paper honors at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Conference on Planning Applications. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science (with Highest Honors), Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning (Emphasis on Land Use and Transportation Planning), University of California at Davis, 1990 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Transportation Research Board (TRB) Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) American Planning Association (APA) PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION American Institute of Certified Planners (011595) Transportation Professional Certification Board Inc., Professional Transportation Planner (52) AREAS OF EXPERTISE Travel Demand Modeling • Land use and Transportation Planning Studies • Project Development Studies Environmental Impact Analysis • Multi -Modal Design Studies • Bikeway Planning and Design PROJECT EXPERIENCE Ron's experience has involved direct working relationships with public agencies to help develop balanced transportation and land use plans. Ron is also actively involved in greenhouse gas analysis research and project evaluations. He co -lead Fehr & Peers sponsored research at the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo on the relationship between level of service (LOS) and green house gas emissions. Ron has also been involved in a variety of projects (some key projects are listed below) related to green house gas analysis including enhanced travel demand model development, land use development impact studies, and induced travel research. • Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Regional Blueprint • Caltrans TAC for Local, Models & tools for Analyzing Smart Growth • Caltrans TAC 2007 Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Guidelines. • San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Model Development • Butte County, CA & City of Roseville, CA Model Developments • El Rancho San Benito Specific Plan Transportation Impact Study • Yolo County General Plan (Davis, CA) • Wasatch Front Regional Council Travel Demand Model Induced Travel Sensitivity Evaluation - conducted research evaluation to determine the elasticity of VMT with respect to new lane miles based on national literature review. (Salt Lake City, Utah) JEREMY KLOP, AICP Senior Associate . f? FEHK &_ PEERS TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS Mr. Klop brings an effective mix of experience in multimodal transportation planning, modeling, and operations analysis. With this integrated understanding of both the multimodal planning and operation implications, he provides a wide range of services including complete streets policy and design, multimodal transportation planning in campus, medical, and downtown settings, transit operations and signal priority, corridor studies and livable street design, and smart growth modeling and forecasting. In addition to project experience, he publishes and presents on the relationship between urban form and trip generation, complete streets, and bicycle and pedestrian facility planning, including a co-author role .for the Bicycle and Pedestrian chapter in the ITE Transportation Planning Handbook (2009). He is a member of the American Planning Association (APA), the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), and currently serves as the Vice President of Communications for the Colorado APA. EDUCATION Master of Regional Planning, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 1999 Bachelor of Science, Biology, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, 1994 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association: Member American Planning Association — Colorado Chapter: Vice President of Communications Institute of Transportation Engineers: Member PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION American Institute of Certified Planners, 2003 (018596) AREAS OF EXPERTISE Transportation Planning • Transit Oriented Development • Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning • Multimodal Traffic Operations • Transit Planning • Travel Demand Forecasting • Complete Streets • Impact Studies PROJECT EXPERIENCE Responsibilities have included project management, policy development, traffic operations analysis, impact assessments, GIS analysis and mapping, and the development and application of travel demand models. • Strategic Transportation Plan, Denver, CO • Downtown Area Plan, Denver, CO • Downtown Multimodal Access Plan, Denver, CO • Blueprint Denver Multimodal Street Typologies, Denver, CO • Fitzsimons Area -Wide Multimodal Transportation Study, Aurora, CO • Sheridan Transportation Plan Update, Sheridan, WY • Boulder Transportation Master Plan Update, Boulder, CO • Loveland 2020 Transportation Plan, Loveland, CO • Downtown Durango Vision and Strategic Plan, Durango, CO • Kansas City Pedestrian Plan, Kansas City, MO • Chapel Hill Mobility Report Card, Chapel Hill, NC • West Cheyenne Land Use & Transportation Plan, Cheyenne, WY • Lincoln Land Use & Transportation Plan, Lincoln, NE • Lawrence Land Use & Transportation Plan, Lawrence, KS • Stapleton Redevelopment Travel Demand Modeling, Denver, CO • Colorado Springs Comprehensive Plan, Colorado Springs, CO • 1-25 Regional Corridor Plan, Northern Colorado CHRISTOPHER R SHEFFER, P.E. Associate FE14R &. PEERS TRANSPVOTATiON C6NSU'LTANTS Mr. Sheffer's 24 years of engineering experience includes both private and public sector work in the transportation analysis and design fields. His experience includes project management of traffic impact studies, transportation modeling, traffic signal operations, and roadway design. He is experienced in the use of state-of-the-art computer programs. In addition, Mr. Sheffer worked for the City of Arvada's Traffic Department as a Transportation Engineer with responsibilities that included representing the City on DRCOG's Transportation Advisory Committee and at RTD meetings, development review, traffic analysis, and neighborhood traffic calming. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Michigan State University, 1982 Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Colorado at Denver, 1998 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Licensed Civil Engineer, Colorado (28239) AREAS OF EXPERTISE Traffic Engineering • Traffic Signal Design • Traffic Impact Studies • Intersection Design • Interchange Design Transportation Planning • Institutional Planning • Parking Studies • Traffic Calming • Environmental Assessments • Rail Crossings PROJECT EXPERIENCE Prepared, managed and built stakeholder consensus for transportation and traffic operation plans in various Colorado communities. Developed travel demand forecasts and models for smaller projects. Prepared traffic analysis for various larger NEPA documents and Environmental Assessments for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) • Greeley Transportation Plan, Greeley, CO • Evans Transportation Plan, Evans, CO • Berthoud Impact Fees, Berthoud, CO • Windsor Transportation Plan, Windsor, CO • Arvada Travel Demand Model, Arvada, CO • Town of Mancos Transportation Study, Mancos, CO • Castle Rock Transportation Plan, Castle Rock, CO • Powers Boulevard Environmental Assessment, CDOT R-2 • 641h Avenue Access Control Plan, Arvada, CO • Lake Arbor Neighborhood Traffic Calming, Arvada, CO • Ralston Rd Signal Timing, Arvada, CO • Flatirons Signal Timing, Broomfield, CO • 1-25 / Bijou —Cimarron Interchange Improvements, CDOT R-2 • 1-25 / Tejon Street Interchange Improvements, CDOT R-2 a CARLOS HERNAN DEZ, AICP AssociateF E H R& P E E.RS TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS i For nearly a decade Mr. Hernandez has focused on the integration of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit modes to reduce congestion, improve the environment, and t encourage physical activity. He is committed to meaningful public process and working with stakeholders to gain consensus on complex transportation planning issues. Mr. Hernandez is a frequent guest lecturer at the University of Colorado's Masters of Urban and Regional Planning program. Mr. Hernandez is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder' Environmental Design Program with an emphasis in •. City Planning. EDUCATION Bachelor of Environmental Design with Emphasis on City Planning, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1999 'PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association (APA) American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) AREAS OF EXPERTISE Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning • Trail and Greenway Planning • Multimodal Integration- Transit Planning ADWARDS 2008 APA Colorado Community Engagement Award - Ft. Lupton, Colorado Comprehensive Plan 2007 APA Hawaii Outstanding Project Award • 2008 Boulder County Pinnacle Award — Platt Middle School Transportation Project PROJECT EXPERIENCE Multimodal Transportation Plans Senior planner and project manager with experience implementing community -wide transportation plans in national settings. Representative projects include the integration of transit planning, roadway design, trail planning, pedestrian facility design, and smart growth land use solutions. Mr. Hernandez has completed or is currently working on transportation plans for the following communities. • • Aspen, CO . La Crosse, WI • Albuquerque, NM . Los Lunas, NM • Boulder, CO • Louisville, CO . • Breckenridge, CO . Lyons, CO • Denver, CO Nashville, TN . • Flagstaff, AZ . Redmond, WA . • Ft. Lupton, CO • Santa Fe, NM Greeley, CO • . Steamboat Springs, CO • Honolulu, HI • Sheridan, WY • Jackson, WY 0 Woodland Park, CO u4 JUDY DORSEY, P.E., LEED-AP, C.E.M brend['e" PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL ENGINEER PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE Judy is the founding President and principal engineer at Brendle Group. Over her 18-year career, Judy has developed a unique expertise in mechanical engineering centered on demonstrating the business case benefits of sustainability. For the last 13 years, Judy has led Brendle Group on its quest to promote sustainable development and organizational operations with environment, economics, and community in mind. As an example of Judy's expertise and determination, she rallied a decade of business relationships in 2006 to help form the Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster, a mass -collaboration that is growing the regional economy around clean energy companies. Judy serves as the Cluster's Executive Director, with Brendle Group employees providing professional staffing. Judy also serves on the boards of directors for the High Plains Environmental Center and the Colorado State University College of Engineering Dean's Advisory Board. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS • Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado • Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois • Professional Engineer, Colorado • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional • Certified Energy Manager AWARDS AND RECOGNITION • 2008 Denver Business Journal Outstanding Women in Business Award • 2006 Colorado State University College of Engineering Alumna of the Year Award • 2006 Climate Change Hero recognition — Aspen Climate Action Conference • 2005 Governor's Pollution Prevention Advisory Board Award for being Colorado's first Climate Neutral company • 2004 Northern Colorado Business Report "40 Under Forty" emerging business leaders under the age of 40 PROJECT HISTORY Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster Executive Director The Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster (NCCEC) is a business -led, project -oriented group of regional partners seeking to have a global impact. Through mass collaboration, the NCCEC is positioning Northern Colorado as the "Go To" region for smart grid technologies, renewable energy and energy efficiency, and cleaner and more efficient engines. Judy Dorsey serves as the NCCEC's Executive Director and Brendle Group staff members support the operations and economic development services under the direction of the NCCEC's board of directors. JUDY DORSEY V. brendle°"p ClimateWise Program City of Fort Collins Principal Engineer Judy co-authored the grant that landed the Climate Wise program in the City of Fort Collins in 2000, and Brendle Group has been providing on -site technical assistance and program monitoring services ever since. With over 150 businesses enrolled, Climate Wise is tracking 95,452 tons per year in eCO2 reductions, exceeding the City's 2010 goal 6 years early. Brendle Group is responsible for providing on -site technical assistance and program monitoring to the businesses participating in this voluntary program, which represent industrial and commercial sectors, such as breweries, manufacturing, schools, and retail. Judy guides project efforts to train, track, and assist businesses in reporting annual greenhouse gas reduction results. In addition, Brendle Group developed the Climate Wise greenhouse gas baseline tool and supports businesses' use of the tool. Climate Task Force City of Fort Collins Project Manager Brendle Group provided expertise to support the City of Fort Collins 2007 Climate Task Force in updating the 1999 Local Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases. The effort involved providing technical support for the quantitative analysis necessary to update the plan. Specifically, Judy's role included consulting on project scope, timeline, and public outreach; reviewing assumptions and data in historical emissions inventories and forecasting; reviewing climate status reports; developing cost - benefit analyses of priority measures; and helping develop future climate goals moving beyond 2010. Community Carbon Footprint and Roadmap to Emissions Reductions Park City, Utah Principal Engineer Brendle Group worked with Park City, Utah to develop a community greenhouse gas inventory and road map for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Working with a citizen Carbon Advisory Committee, the road map examines existing practices and opportunities for short-term and long- term measures. As Principal Engineer, Judy oversaw the compilation of the community greenhouse gas inventory, led discussions with the Park City Carbon Advisory Board, and helped develop a community vision, goals, objectives, and strategies for reducing emissions. Sustainability Management System and Sustainability Reporting Poudre School District Development Lead Judy served as a facilitator and technical lead on this project to support Poudre School District efforts to establish a sustainability management system — the first known sustainability management system for K-12 schools in the United States. Poudre School District is an award -winning and nationally -recognized district in the green building industry and used this effort to elevate its overall sustainability performance beyond its buildings. Judy also helped to facilitate a process to create the district's first annual sustainability report in the spring of 2008. The effort reinforced the 2006 sustainability management system, while creating a replicable process for annually documenting successes, setting new goals, and reporting on progress to external stakeholders. The project also introduced the sustainability management system to new staff members and will enable the district to perform self -reporting in the future. Engineering Sustainable Change 2 community's decision -making process by showing them what the future might look like through visual portrayals of development patterns, . transportation choices, and community benefits of sustainability. We use state-of-the-art graphics and mapping tools, such as CommunityVIZ, • SketchUp, video, photo simulations, and Google Earth to convey key ideas, test potential concepts, and help the community weigh and 0 understand choices. • A Vigorous Focus on Implementation We strongly believe that for this effort to be successful, implementation must be an ongoing consideration throughout the process —not something that gets left to the end of the process. Both City Plan and.the • , Transportation Plan should incorporate real implementation strategies to • achieve the goals and the physical changes desired. One of Clarion's • strengths is formulation of specific, targeted, and action -oriented • strategies that we include in our plans. Our experience with plan implementation strategies and codes and regulations drives our thinking on plan recommendations along with an understanding of market • j realities and technical solutions. We are focused on developing goals, 01 policies, and strategies that will lead to real results that match the vision • put forth by the plan. We believe there are no one -size -fits -all solutions, • and know that the Fort Collins community will be looking for progressive yet practical ideas for implementing desired land use and design, sustainability, and transportation solutions. • n o gr ,.% C. Web -Based Indicators �n¢f Eirafas—inro --'-1 'Fs i.a.as''. • ::t14•io ► q, o.o d �Mry nt�.,y :,'� 6 it .:l [l s=•.r: An online plan and • indicators tool would ,�,1 �i,fi, �,,+ allow web users to view plan text and maps by oil topic, as well as see •. I indicators of how well the City is performing relative • rem to the goals laid out in - — the plan. An interface ■�„,,; similar to CommunityViz (at left), a powerful . =a impact analysis tool, H would allow users to choose different priorities for action, and see how F ao` changes in certain • �ridoaYNionn unit T indicators impact others. rh rR • 1 � This tool helps users understand tradeoffs and measure the success of action items. J sivi �.. ....................................................................................................................................................... I C L A R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 9 DAVID E. WORTMAN, LEED-AP brend['e"' PROGRAM MANAGER PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE David has over 15 years of experience as a consultant, project manager, author, and researcher for local governments, organizations, and private sector clients. He offers clients a diverse background in the fields of sustainability, facilitation, and environmental planning and policy analysis. His experience includes collaboration with a diverse set of organizations and agencies ranging from local governments throughout the western United States to the international Earth Charter Institute, IUCN-World Conservation Union, and Australian Research Institute on Education for Sustainability. David is also an accomplished author of several peer -reviewed articles and books, including Engaging People in Sustainability, published by the IUCN-World Conservation Union. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS • Graduate Diploma, Sustainable Development, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia • Master of Science, Environmental Planning, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington • Bachelor of Science, Natural Resource Economics, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York AFFILIATIONS • Visiting Fellow, International Research Institute in Sustainability, University of Gloucestershire, U.K. • International Society of Sustainability Professionals PROJECT HISTORY Community Carbon Footprint and Roadmap to Emissions Reductions Park City, Utah Reporting Task Leader Brendle Group worked with Park City, Utah to develop a community greenhouse gas inventory and road map for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Working with a citizen Carbon Advisory Committee, the road map examines existing practices and opportunities for short-term and long- term measures. David led the reporting portion of the project, which included development of a community vision, goals, objectives, and strategies for reducing emissions. Green Building Standards Colorado State University Project Manager Brendle Group contracted with Colorado State University to update the University's Construction Standards to incorporate high performance and sustainable design. David coordinated a team that updated the standards to expand on topics related to energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, indoor environmental quality, and local materials. Information was integrated from existing reference resources, including LEEDTM reference materials, GREENSPEC©, Waste Spec, the State of Colorado Architect's Guide, and other references. Centerra Sustainable Development Implementation Plan DAVID E. WORTMAN brendlGR e°UP McWhinney Real Estate Services Project Manager David guided the development of a Sustainable Development Implementation Plan for a large master planned community in northern Colorado. The project included an environmental inventory and development of indicators, goals, strategies, and measurements in the areas of energy, transportation, water, waste, natural resources, and community. The project also included creating a protocol and template for annual sustainability reporting. Environmental Inventory and Sustainability Management Plan Colorado College Project Manager David managed a comprehensive environmental inventory and preparation of a management plan to help Colorado College take a leading role in higher education sustainability efforts. The environmental inventory includes a carbon footprint analysis, energy and water assessments of more than 1.5 million square feet of campus facilities, and quantitative and qualitative data collection on a full spectrum of campus activities and operations, from energy and transportation to procurement and curriculum. The project also included extensive benchmarking to demonstrate Colorado College's position on sustainability relative to peer colleges across the country. The Sustainability Management Plan includes both short-term and long-term goals to help bring the College toward carbon neutrality, as well as greater alignment with sustainability on a wide range of issues. David also orchestrated extensive involvement of the entire campus community, including the Campus Sustainability Council, facility staff, faculty, alumni, and students in preparing the plan. Green Building Program Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority Project Manager Brendle Group assisted the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority (DDA) in researching and investigating the feasibility of a program to promote green development in downtown Fort Collins using funds raised by tax increment financing. As part of project efforts, David conducted research, identified benchmark programs, and interviewed key industry experts and local stakeholders regarding the valuation of green building projects and the use of tax increment financing. David then assisted DDA staff in the development of a program to provide businesses in the downtown area with financial assistance for LEED design and certification as well as renewable energy applications. Water Conservation Plan City of Boulder Project Manager David managed a project to develop a water conservation plan for the City of Boulder following the Colorado Water Conservation Board's (CWCB's) Guidelines for the Ofce to Keviem Vater Conservation Plans Submitted by Covered Entities (adopted May 25, 2005) and using CWCB's June 2005 Wlater Conservation Plan Development Guidance Document. Work included profiling the existing water system; characterizing water use and forecasting demand; profiling proposed facilities; indentifying conservation goals, measures, and programs; and proposing implementation and monitoring. SELECT PUBLICATIONS Engineering Sustainable Change N DAVID E. WORTMAN Books and Peer -Reviewed Journals: brend'e"' • Engaging People in Sustainability: IUCN World Conservation Union • National Geographic Green Guide: The Complete Reference for Consuming WYlisely, National Geographic • True Green @ Vork: 100 WYlays You Can Make the Environment Your Business. National Geographic • Daniella Tilbury and David Wortman. Whole School Approaches to Sustainability, pages 95-107 in John Chi -Lee and Michael Williams, eds. Environmental and Geographic Education for Sustainabihty: Cultural Contexts. Nova Publishers • Daniella Tilbury and David Wortman. 2008. Education for Sustainability in Further and Higher Education: ReflectionsAlong the Journey. Planning for Higher Education. 36(4): 5-16. • Daniella Tilbury and David Wortman. 2007. How is Community Education Contributing to Sustainability in Practice? Applied Environmental Education and Communication. 4P Engineering Sustainable Change .1ULIE SIEVING, PE, LEED-AP b re n d�e°"P SENIOR ENGINEER PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE As Brendle Group's senior energy engineer, Julie puts her 15 years of experience to work for our clients in a variety of ways. She leads up Brendle Group's energy and water efficiency projects and is responsible for providing senior oversight of efficiency surveys and assessments, renewable energy feasibility studies, building and system simulations, utility data analysis, cost estimating, bid analysis, and project implementation. Julie's technical engineering expertise is informed by hands-on experience facilitating and designing integrated green building guidelines, operational and systematic sustainability strategies, and strategies of building commissioning. Julie's range of skills enables her to help a small business customer identify and implement specific energy -saving measures or to help a large organization evaluate its current practices and develop a comprehensive and systematic sustainability plan for improvements that can be tracked and measured to ensure results. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional • Professional Engineer (PE), State of Colorado AWARDS AND RECOGNITION • 2006 Climate Change Hero recognition — Aspen Climate Action Conference • 2005 Governor's Pollution Prevention Advisory Board Award for being Colorado's first Climate Neutral company • 2004 Rocky Mountain Association of Energy Engineers Energy Engineer of the Year PROJECT HISTORY Sustainability Management System and Sustainability Reporting Poudre School District Technical Lead Julie managed Brendle Group's support of Poudre School District efforts to establish a sustainability management system — the first known sustainability management system for K-12 schools in the United States. Poudre School District is an award -winning and nationally -recognized district in the green building industry and used this effort to elevate its overall sustainability performance beyond its buildings. Julie also facilitated a process to create the district's first annual sustainability report in the spring of 2008. The effort reinforced the 2006 sustainability management system, while creating a replicable process for annually documenting successes, setting new goals, and reporting on progress to external stakeholders. The project also introduced the sustainability management system to new staff members and will enable the district to perform self -reporting in the future. JULIE SIEVING V brend1'e" Centerra Sustainable Development Implementation Plan McWhinney Real Estate Services Technical Lead McWhinney Real Estate Services engaged Brendle Group to prepare a Sustainable Development Implementation Plan for the company's Centerra master planned community in Loveland, Colorado. Julie managed the technical analysis of energy and water use and the development of quantitative goals and strategies for resource efficiency. Building on research into best practices from national and international case studies and an inventory of existing conditions and practices at Centerra, the Plan provides strategies to move Centerra toward sustainability in the areas of energy, transportation, water, waste, natural resources, and community. Climate Task Force City of Fort Collins Project Engineer Brendle Group provided expertise to support the City of Fort Collins 2007 Climate Task Force in updating the 1999 Local Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases. Julie was instrumental in reviewing inventories and forecasting, as well as analyzing the measures that ultimately informed the goals for the future. Specifically, Julie provided technical support for the quantitative analysis necessary to update the plan. Project tasks included consulting on project scope, timeline, and public outreach process; reviewing assumptions and data in historical emissions inventories and forecasting; reviewing climate status reports; developing cost -benefit analyses of priority measures; and helping develop future climate goals moving beyond 2010. ClimateWise Program City of Fort Collins Technical Lead Brendle Group is responsible for providing on -site technical assistance and program monitoring to the businesses participating in this voluntary program (150 businesses and growing). The businesses represent a range of industrial and commercial sectors, including breweries, manufacturing, schools, and retail. Julie is responsible for managing Brendle Group's work in supporting ClimateWise, including senior oversight of energy assessments and performance recommendations for participating businesses. Energy and Water Conservation Project City of Boulder Office of Environmental Affairs/ Water Conservation Office Program Manager/Technical Lead Julie has served as Project Manager for Brendle Group's various projects and roles in supporting energy and water efficiency project for the City of Boulder. Brendle Group began this project work by providing water conservation assessments of industrial and commercial accounts on behalf of the City of Boulder Water Conservation Office. This initial work included recruiting businesses; conducting water assessments, including utility data analysis; determining cost-effective measures to reduce water use; and calculating related payback periods associated with implementing these measures. The project also included conducting follow-up participant surveys, as well as reporting overall program success to the City. Later on, the project scope expanded to include energy -related efficiency improvements and ENERGY STAR® preliminary analysis on behalf of the Office of Environmental Affairs. Multi -family housing complexes subsequently became the project focus, and Julie now provides implementation support as a follow-up to assessment (e.g., prioritizing opportunities, specifying performance, screening vendors/soliciting contractors, and evaluating project bids on as -needed basis). Engineering Sustainable Change 2 JEAN C. TOWNSEND ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: BA: College of William & Mary, Economics MA: University of Michigan, Economics Carnegie Mellon University: Professional Program in Urban Transportation Colorado State University: Professional Certificate in Construction Management PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS: Past Chair, Downtown Denver Civic Ventures, Inc. Board Member, Colorado Law and Policy Center Board Member, Middle Park Land Trust Past Chair, Colorado Common Cause Colorado Real Estate Broker, Realtor in Denver Metropolitan Area and Grand County CLE International Speaker in Real Estate and Condemnation Conferences Colorado Government Finance Officers' Association Speaker on Public Finance and Market Feasibility REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE: Ms. Townsend has developed real estate at both ends of the market spectrum. She functioned as project manager for two nonprofit organizations to build an affordable mixed -use development (apartments, condominiums, retail and office) using tax credits, tax increment and several layers of tax -advantaged and market rate loans in the heart of the Five Points neighborhood in Denver. She has recently worked on small scale land development and home building projects in Grand County. CIVIC ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE: Ms. Townsend recently co -created and co -managed the Post -News Colorado Colfax Marathon for a newly -formed private nonprofit organization founded by the cities of Aurora, Denver and Lakewood. This event, which occurred in May 2006, was organized to shine a positive spotlight on Colfax Avenue, foster fitness among elementary school children, and bring a world -class regional and national distance running event to the heart of the Denver metropolitan area. CONSULTING EXPERIENCE: Ms. Townsend, president of Coley/Forrest, is a consulting economist with more than 25 years of experience. She specializes in public finance, economic development, real estate and financial feasibility analyses. In her consulting work, she has: managed preparation of market and public finance feasibility studies throughout the Rocky Mountain states; advised municipal and state governments, districts, and developers on alternative ways to finance capital projects; served as an expert witness in court cases involving market feasibility, public finance, socio-economic impacts, and real estate transactions; negotiated public finance solutions on issues where serious disagreement had stalled action between public and private sector interest groups. An illustrative description of the types of assignments that Ms. Townsend has accomplished is presented below. Public/Private Finance Solutions. Ms. Townsend has managed many assignments where the task was to forge a finance and management solution for both public and private parties. Some examples have included working with the real estate development community and the City of Aurora on methods to finance costs of development, two developers and the City of Grand Junction to facilitate construction of a major retail development, a developer in Routt County to design and facilitate community capital financing arrangements, City of Lakewood on the redevelopment of Villa Italia Shopping Center, the City of Westminster regarding Jean Townsend, Colcy/Forrest, Inc., 990 S. Adams Way, Denver, CO 80209; PO Box 2787, Winter Park, CO 80482 303-778-1020, jtownsend@acoleyforrest.com redevelopment of sites for retail development, the City of Denver regarding the redevelopment of inner-city mixed use sites, and the Inverness Business Park regarding development of a major project. These assignments have required creative and case -specific solutions using public finance tools (taxes, fees, districts, debt instruments, intergovernmental agreements, tax increment financing, etc.) and private finance tools (voluntary fees, payment and reimbursement, dedication, lease/purchase, etc.) and presenting ideas and options in informal negotiation settings until a satisfactory solution was achieved. Fiscal Impact / Cost Recovery / Impact Fee Analysis. Ms. Townsend has developed a number of fiscal impact, cost recovery, and impact fee analyses for public -sector clients, such as municipalities, counties, school districts, and park and recreation districts and for private sector clients, such as investment bankers and real estate developers. Each analysis is tailored uniquely to the financial practices of the district or local government and to an appropriate level of detail, given the issues to be resolved. Most recently, Ms. Townsend was retained by a group of 15 residential and mixed use developers to represent them in an 18- month process where the developers partnered with the City of Aurora to develop workable a cost recovery fee and financing plan for development. Transportation Finance. Ms. Townsend has extensive working experience in structuring transportation finance arrangements for departments of transportation, transit authorities, transportation districts, municipal and county governments, property owners and developers. The scope of her work has included recommending alternative techniques to finance projects, forecasting related revenues and expenditures, proposing public/private and public/public partnership arrangements, preparing cost/benefit and cost/effectiveness analyses, preparing financial feasibility analyses, and anticipating economic and fiscal impacts. The type of transportation finance projects with which she has been involved have included heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, road widening and extensions, bypasses and new parkways, interchange additions and improvements, parking, and transportation demand management alternatives. A representative list of public sector transportation finance clients includes the cities of Aurora, Boulder, Loveland, -Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, and Westminster, the counties of Arapahoe, Denver, Jefferson and Summit, the Northwest Regional Transportation Commission, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Denver Regional Council of Governments, and the Regional Transportation District. Economic Impact. Ms. Townsend has participated in the preparation of the social and economic portions of a number of economic impact analyses. This type of work has involved the rigorous application of input- output and fiscal impact models, detailed analysis of business impacts, careful analysis of qualitative economic issues such as job quality, and economic well-being. Several projects have involved impacts on natural resources including national parks and the exportation of water. Market Feasibility Analyses. Ms. Townsend has prepared hundreds of market feasibility analyses for developers, investment bankers, lenders, districts, and municipalities. The range of assignments has included the full price range of residential products, as well as retail, office, industrial, recreation, and institutional uses. She has prepared market analyses in downtown, suburban, rural, and resort settings. Public Finance Plans. Ms. Townsend has developed innovative public finance plans for local governments to fund capital, operations and maintenance costs associated with a variety of public improvements including courthouses, park and recreation facilities, amphitheaters, police and fire stations, libraries, drainage improvements, and other facilities. Downtown and Community Revitalization. Ms. Townsend has worked with municipalities and authorities on the finance, market, economic and strategic elements of downtown revitalization. A sampling of clients have included the cities of Aurora, Boulder, Denver, Englewood, and Lakewood, urban renewal and Jean Townsend, Colcy/Forrest, Inc., 990 S. Adams Way, Denver, CO 80209; PO Box 2787, Winter Park, CO 80482 303-778-1020, jtownsen(l@coleyforrest.com downtown development authorities of Aurora, Boulder, Denver, Grand Junction, Lakewood, Westminster, Wheat Ridge, and Winter Park, the Sugar House District in Salt Lake City, and Cheyenne, Wyoming. Economic Development. Ms. Townsend has prepared a number of economic development plans on a citywide scale and on a targeted basis. These plans have been prepared for communities facing decline and seeking a wide range of development, for communities that question the benefit of economic development, and seek to attract a very narrow range of prospects, and communities seeking substantial growth, development and redevelopment. Economic Forecasting. Ms. Townsend has prepared forecasts of real estate related parameters, such as population, households, employment and sales activity. Some examples are forecasts of sales and property tax revenues for investment banking firms preparing to issue tax increment debt, household and employment for municipal and county governments, and households by income bracket for real estate developers. Affordable Housing Development. A recent focus of Ms. Townsend's was developing an affordable housing and mixed -use transit -oriented development for a non-profit organization. Ms. Townsend functioned as project manager, handing assignments from the initial purchase of property, through financing, construction, and sale or lease. The development included market and tax -credit residential rental, residential condominiums, office condominiums, retail and office space for lease. Expert Witness. Ms. Townsend has represented cities, counties, and districts as a testifying expert witness in the fields of market and real estate feasibility, economic impacts and public finance. One extended assignment was working for the City and County of Denver during its years of land acquisition work in conjunction with the Denver International Airport; another assignment was working with the City of Lakewood regarding a bankruptcy action filed by a metropolitan district and its impact on City residents and businesses. Trans Jurisdictional Water Issues. Ms. Townsend has represented Park County, Elbert County, Grand County and Chaffee County on socio-economic and financial impacts considerations associated with trans - jurisdictional or trans -mountain water diversion projects. Her responsibilities have been to help the county analyze anticipated impacts, articulate these potential impacts to proponents, work through potential mitigation solutions with all parties and testify at public hearings as an expert witness. Parks and Open Space Finance. Ms. Townsend has assisted a number of municipalities, counties, districts and non-profit organizations regarding the market and financial feasibility of park, recreation, and related educational facilities, programs, and services. An illustrative sampling of these assignments include work for The Denver Water Board regarding creation of an environmental education center, financial and market plan for refurbishment of Red Rocks Amphitheater for. the City & County of Denver, financial plan for redevelopment of Calkins Lake for the City of Longmont, market potential for Wolford Mountain Reservoir for the Colorado River Water Conservation District, and financial plans for park and recreation master plans for Arvada, Fountain, Latimer County, the City of Fort Collins, the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, and the Ken Caryl Ranch Park and Recreation District Jean Townsend, Coley/Forrest, Inc., 990 S. Adams Way, Denver, CO 80209; PO Box 2787, Winter Park, CO 80482 303-778-1020, jtownsend@acoleyforrest.com MS. TOWNSEND, CONTINUED REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Municipalities: Elbert County, CO Arvada, CO Grand, CO Aurora, CO Jefferson County, CO Boulder, CO Larimer County, CO Brighton, CO Montrose County, CO Broomfield, CO Park County, CO Central City, CO Summit County, CO Chadron, NE Summit County, UT Chyenne, W11' Teller County, CO Commerce City, CO Denver, CO Englewood, CO Sampling of Developers: Erie, CO Antonoff-Miller Evans, CO A pert Corporation Fort Collins, CO Fidelity Castle Pines Ft. Lupton, CO Cooper Investment Fountain, CO Community Development Group Glendale, CO Cordiella Corporation Glenwood Springs, CO Johnson Ramsey Golden, CO Kughn Enterprises Grand Junction, CO Hope Communities, Inc. Grand Lake, CO Five Points Business Assn. Greeley, CO Goldberg Properties Kimball, NE Lend Lease Communities Lakewood, CO Lowe Associates Leadville, CO Marigold 41 Lexington, NE May Centers Longmont, CO Miller Weingarten Loveland, CO Newhall Land dam' Farming Oak Creek, CO Oakwood Homes Park City, UT Opus Northwest, LLC Rifle, CO Schoefner & Company Superior, CO Terra Spec Holdings Thornton, CO Vickers Real Estate Interests Timnath, CO Walied Zahid Family Salt Lake City, UT Quadrant Development Company Sheridan, WY Timnath, CO Westminster, CO Sampling of Others: Wheat Ridge, CO Aurora Rehabilitation Authority Windsor, CO Boettcher &-' Company Winter Park, CO Boulder Urban RenewalAuthority Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority Counties: Colfax Marathon Partnershp Adams County, CO Colorado Department of Arapahoe County, CO Revenue Clear Creek, CO Colorado Department of Denver County, CO Transportation Douglas County, CO Colorado National Bank Eagle County, CO Denver Housing Authority Denver International Airport Denver Regional Council of Governments Denver Urban RenewalAuthoraty Dougherty Dawkins E. F. Hutton Five Points Business Association Greeley Urban Renewal Authority Hanifen Imhoff Holme Roberts & Owen Kirchner Moore & Company Lowy Redevelopment Authority Metro Denver Baseball Stadium District Mid -Valley Metropolitan District National Park Service - Piper Jaffray Platte Canyon School District Regional Transportation District Smith -Barney Stapleton Dev. Corporation Wasatch Front Regional Council Wyoming Department of Transportation Westminster Economic Development Authority Wheat Ridge Economic and Revitalisation Commission jean Townsend, Coley/Forrest, Inc., 990 S. Adams Way, Denver, CO 80209; PO Box 2787, Winter Park, CO 80482 303-778-1020, jownsend@coleyforrest.com Bill Wenk, FASLA, RLA • PRINCIPAL EDUCATION Mr. Wenk, founder and President of Wenk Associates, has been involved in the Master of Landscape Architecture restoration and redevelopment of urban river and stream corridors, the transformation S University of Oregon of derelict urban land, and the design of public parks and open spaces for over 30 . years. Bill is recognized nationally for utilizing stormwater as a resource. Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, Michigan State The following selected projects illustrate Mr. Wenk's experience: • University STAPLETON STORMWATER PLAN AND WATER QUALITY GUIDELINES; • PROFESSIONAL Denver, Colorado. Principal -in -Charge. Developed the master plan for stormwater AFFILIATIONS integration into the parks and open spaces for the Stapleton Redevelopment. A Fellow, American Society of pattern book was created, which was adopted by the Denver Planning Board, to Landscape Architects provide an easily understood guidebook for planners and developers to integrate "best Member, National Forum on storm drainage management practices" (BMPs) into development areas. The Non -Point Source Water Pollution guidelines address specific BMPs for each development type, and are coordinated sponsored by the National with the City's landscape and open space requirements. The booklet includes details Geographic Society and The Conservation Fund for BMP implementation. Member, Urban Land Institute DENVER WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN; Denver, Colorado. Principal- • in -Charge. Developed aesthetic and urban design aspects for the guidelines portion Panel Member, The National of the Water Quality Management Plan. The guidelines emphasize an integrated Science Foundation (for the approach that takes advantage of site landscape and public areas to better • revision of stormwater regulations) incorporate water quality features into the site and the neighborhood. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE PRAIRIE TRAIL MASTER PLAN AND GUIDELINES; Ankeny, Iowa. Principal- • Adjunct Associate Professor, in -Charge. As part of a multi -disciplinary team, developed the master plan and University of Colorado at Denver; Stormwater Guidelines manual for parks, open spaces, and new development of this 1981-1982; 1989 - present 1000-acre mixed -use community. A surface stormwater system will be incorporated . to provide flood control and water quality, and serve as a model for future SELECTED PUBLICATIONS development in the city. • 2009 Icontributing Author) National Research Council. HERITAGE PARK REDEVELOPMENT, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Principal -in -Charge. Guided development integrated Urban Stormwater Management of an park and surface stormwater system that is the in the United States. The National focus of redevelopment of a 1 10-acre area adjacent to Downtown Minneapolis. The • Academies Press, 2009. surface stormwater system employs a network of wetlands, meadows, and ponds to fabric landscapes. 2008 "Landscape Forum: remove urban pollutants and create a rich of park Discussion about Stormwater design, process, and consultant HOWARD BEND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN; Maryland Heights, Missouri. Principal Developed for • collaboration." Landscape by -in -Charge. multiple -use concepts stormwater Design, Japanese publication. management areas in the Howard Bend District on the Missouri River. The work February. Pg. 4. includes developing sketch concepts that integrate recreation, habitat and related into open space uses stormwater management areas, and preparing stormwater 2007 "Green Infrastructure management scenarios for a prototypical 50- to 100-acre development area. BMPs for Treating Urban Storm Runoff: Multiple Benefit BOULDER HOLIDAY NEIGHBORHOOD: Boulder, Colorado. Principal -in -Charge. Approaches", Urban Water The Holiday Neighborhood is a 27-acre redevelopment site on the northern urban • Management, July. fringe of Boulder. Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality enhancement were incorporated into landscape features within the park and detention areas and throughout the site. These features are neighborhood -enhancing amenities that reduce non -point source pollution to the watershed and reduce peak storm flows from the'site. • k w e n Finally, we believe that the opportunity exists for a completely new, ground -breaking approach to the plan final products, with a strong internet-based component that moves City Plan and the Transportation • Plan towards a more dynamic product and process. A New Model for In our view, the city already Implementation has a continuous We believe that the 0 , . N 0 opportunity exists for a improvement quality model completely new, ground- • el breaking approach to our already in place, albeit not in . final product, with a ommunityMeams a fully -integrated and linked • strong int based L Shaped by A componentt that moves00 manner. This is evidenced that City Plan and the by an existing award -winning Transportation Plan towards a more dynamic plan with numerous strong • process for decision- and positive attributes to making by creating stronger links between build from and a policy • monitoring tools, ongoing mandate to update the plan every five years to account for major trends plan refinements and • policy adjustments, and and new conditions. We believe that City Plan can evolve to become a implementation. more useful tool for decision -making by creating stronger links between monitoring tools, ongoing plan refinements and policy adjustments, and • implementation. We discuss this idea further in the next section of our • Stapleton Redevelopment proposal. • Storm Water Framework Plan and Water Quality Guidelines Wenk Associates has • experience enhancing or reducing impacts of urbanization on streams, • creeks, and open spaces and addressing low impact • development. Wenk, in collaboration with project • engineers, prepared a storm water framework • plan that served as a basis for the parks and open • space master plan for the Stapleton new community. • Subsequent to the framework plan, they C developed Water Quality a_ ° • Guidelines to provide specific best management ;� 7 -- practice (BMP) information for dealing with - • • _ �� redevelopment of the former Stapleton Airport property. The guidelines �— • bridge an informational gap„ between the structural - `�< • BMPs described in Urban• Drainage and Flood Control��\- District manual Volume 3, and Denver's site planning - �� • and landscape . requirements. .......................................................................................................................................................... page 10 Fort Collins, Colorado ( C L A R 1 0 N • 49 1536 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 307 • DENVER, CO 80202 PHONE (303) 964-0903 • E-MAIL KEN@PLACEMATTERS.ORG KENNETH R. SNYDER EXPERIENCE 2006-present P1aceMatters. CEO/President. www.placematters.org 2004-2006 Orton Family Foundation. Director of Planning Tools and the Planning CoLaboratory. www.orton. orr . 2002-2004 P1aceMatters.com. Executive Director. www.placematters.com 1995-2001 US Department of Energy. Community Development Program Specialist. EDUCATION 1994 Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Master of Arts in Environmental Studies 1988 Oberlin College Bachelor of Arts RESEARCH & GRANTS 2005-2009 Packard Foundation. Grant to create "Bridging the Divide" Initiative. 2002-2004 Surdna Foundation. Grant to establish PlaceMatters.com and cover operational budget. 2001-2002 German Marshall Fellowship. Award to travel throughout Europe and engage in professional peer exchange. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 2006-2009 Chair of the American Planning Association's Technology Division 1998—Present Chief Event Organizer or co-organizer for past eight Tools for Community Design and Decision Making, PlaceMatters, and CommunioMatters conferences 2002—Present Technical Advisory Board of CommunityViz 2003—Present Union Station Advisory Board: to Develop a Master Plan for the Redevelopment of Union Station PAPERS & PUBLICATIONS Hittle, J. and K. Snyder. 2009 (in press, Fulcrum Publishing) "The Country in Overdrive: Land Use, Transportation, and Climate in the West" (working title) in How the West Was Warmed., B. Conover, ed. Snyder, K. July 2006. "Putting Democracy Front and Center" APA Planning Magazine Snyder, K. July 2005. "Technology and Planning" American Planning Assoc. Planning Magazine Snyder, K. and Julie Herman. November 2003, "Visualization Tool for Planning" PAS Memo Snyder, K. 2003. "Tools for Community Design and Decision Making", chapter in Planning Support Systems in Practice. Geertman and Stillwell ed.s. Springer Verlag, Heidelberg. Snyder, K. November, 2001. "Decision Support Tools for Community Planning" in Public Management, Vol. 83, No. 10. 5 pages. Henton, Nguyen, Bramson, Bernstein, Snyder et al. April, 2001. Empowering Regions: Strategies and Tools for Community Decision -Making. Alliance for Regional Stewardship Monograph Series #2. 1536 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 307 • DENVER, CO 80202 PHONE (303) 964-0903 • E-MAIL JOCELYN@PLACEMATTERS.ORG JOCELYN HITTLE EXPERIENCE 2007-present. P1aceMatters. Director of Planning Solutions. ww\v.placematters.org Public process design, meeting facilitation, communications and outreach, project management, human resources.' 2005-2007. Orton Family Foundation. Program Associate. -,v,,vw.orton.or9. Project management and support, meeting facilitation, process design. 2003-2005. Urban Resources Initiative, Yale University. Research Assistant. 2001-2002. Save San Francisco Bay Association. Conservation Fellow. EDUCATION 2005 Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Masters of Environmental Management 2000 Princeton University Bachelors ofArts in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (cum laude), Certificate in Environmental Studies. PAPERS & PUBLICATIONS Hittle, J. and K. Snyder. 2009 (in press, Fulcrum Publishing) "The Country in Overdrive: Land Use, Transportation, and Climate in the West" (working title) in How the West Was Warmed., B. Conover, ed. Hittle, J. Spring 2009. "Using the Hyperlocal." Planning ,& Technology Today, Issue 94. Hittle, J. Fall 2008. "Tools Spotlight: Making Old Technology New Again." Planning & Technology Today, Issue 93. Hittle, J. and A. Shatzkin. Spring 2008. "Tools Spotlights: LEED ND Analysis." Planning & Technology Today, Issue 91. Hittle, J. and A. Shatzkin. 2004. "Comparing Energy Savings from Green Building Design and Location Efficiency: A Memo to the US Green Building Council." Hittle, J.2005. "Greening the City: A Comparative Analysis of Approaches to Sustainable Practices at the Local Level." Memo to the Denver Mayor's Office. Williams -Derry, C. and J. Hittle. 2004. "Sprawl, Smart Growth, and Rural Land Use Loss in 15 U.S. Cities: 1990-2000. " Northwest Environment Watch (now Sightline Institute) report and poster at APA National 2005. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 2006-2009 Editor, Planning 6 Technology Today, the publication of the American Planning Association Technology Division, 2006 to present. 2007, 2008 Acting Conference Chair, American Planning Association Technology Division 2005- Present Member, American Planning Association 2000-Present Member, Sigma Xi Scientific Society 2008-Present Board Member, Canyon Concert Ballet Company, Fort Collins, Colorado 1536 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 307 • DENVER, CO 80202 PHONE (303) 964-0903 • E-MAIL JASON@PLACEMATTERS.ORG JASON LALLY EXPERIENCE 2008-present P1aceMatters. Planning Technology Associate. www jjacematters.org Build tools to integrate otherwise disparate planning analysis software programs. Prepare visualizations based on proposed plan documents for use in public process. Develop web - based online polling platform for regional visioning. Develop and maintain content management websites for planning and participation purposes. 2007-2008 Interface Studio. Planner/Urban Designer. www.interface-studio.com Prepared plans and supporting documents for neighborhoods and corridors. Used GIS to produce indicators of block and neighborhood health for Rochester, NY. Automated Illustrator and Photoshop tasks to save person hours on plan development. Developed analytical and diagramming scripts that work directly inside Illustrator. 2006 Orton Family Foundation. Graduate Intern. ,vNvw.orton.org Set up participatory planning sessions reaching about 400 people (utilizing keypad polling). Influenced the projection of future programs at Orton and future development of CommunityViz. Developed new ways to utilize Google Earth and other web tools in planning processes. 2004-2005 Centre County Coop Ext. Special Project Intern. Expanded a network of stakeholders from 10 members to 58 members to address local agricultural issues. Created website and marketing materials to promote "Local Foods Week" resulting in an increase in sales for local farmers during a typically depressed period in August. EDUCATION 2005-2007 University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Master of City Planning 2001-2005 Penn State University Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences & Technology HONORS & AWARDS Lewis Mumford Award for outstanding work in study of urbanization, 2007 Pennsylvania Planning Association Outstanding Planning Student of the Year (Pitkin Award), 2006 IST Student of the Year, 2005 Schreyer Honors College Scholar Medal 1W OTHER SKILLS Extensive experience in mapping and GIS applications (ArcGIS, morldKit, CommunityVi�,J; server -side programming (PHP 4 and 5); relational databases (MySQL, IBM DB2, MS Access); web • development and desktop publishing (Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, InDesign, Dreamweaver) Some experience in CAD (AutoCAD); 31) rendering (SketchUp); Animation (Macromedia Flash) jagr�2 INTORWSST I C ON III IT I" G G R O UP MICHAEL OBERLANDER, PE, LEED-AP EDUCATION / REGISTRATIONS • BS / Civil Engineering / South Dakota School of Mines & Technology / 1995 • 2000 / Professional Engineer / Colorado, No. 34288 • 2002 / Professional Engineer / Wyoming, No. 9751 • 2003 / Professional Engineer / South Dakota, No. 8274 • 1996 / Land Surveyor Intern / Iowa, No. 13211 • 2008 / LEED - Accredited Professional PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mr. Oberlander has 13 years of experience in a variety of civil engineering areas for both public and private sector projects including site and subdivision design, street and highway improvement, recreation trail design, parks, water and wastewater projects, and surveying. He has extensive experience in commercial site and residential subdivision design where he has been responsible for site layout, utility design, grading, erosion control, and stormwater management. Mr. Oberlander's roadway improvement experience includes municipal street rehabilitation as well as complete reconstruction and expansion designs. He has been responsible for highway design including horizontal and vertical alignments, super elevation, cross sections, grading and construction staging. Mr. Oberlander has worked extensively with the City of Fort Collins, as well as the communities -of Loveland, Winsdor, Timnath and Mead. Mr. Oberlander has significant training and project experience with sustainable site design practices and has utilized this experience on a number of development projects in Fort Collins. Mr. Oberlander is one of only a few LEED AP's in Northern Colorado practicing civil engineering. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Horsetooth /Ziegler Roundabout, Fort Collins, Colorado This intersection was crucial to the opening of an adjacent shopping center and was completed for the City of Fort Collins as part of an Urban Renewal Agreement. Kechter/Ziegler Roundabout, Fort Collins, Colorado The first Arterial/Arterial Modern Roundabout in Fort Collins. The project was a team effort with modeling and geometrics of the Roundabout prepared by City of Fort Collins Staff. College Avenue /Fossil Creek Trail Underpass, Fort Collins, Colorado The project was completed for the City of Fort Collins with the approval of CDOT. Seven Generations Office Park, Fort Collins, Colorado Responsible for the site grading, drainage and utility design for the first private office park in Fort Collins to be LEED certified (and the first Platinum LEED building in Fort Collins). Northside Azdan Center, Fort Collins, Colorado The reconfiguration of the existing park adjacent to the site; as well as environmental issues related to the Poudre River were key components of this design. In -Situ Corporate Headquarters, Fort Collins, Colorado Floodplain, floodway and environmental buffers were key components of this project. Caribou Apartments, Fort Collins, Colorado This six building, 196-unit apartment complex was required to meet density requirements for the Owner as well as meeting the City's requirements for parking, water quality and detention facilities, and handicap access to the buildings. Approximately 1800 feet of Timberline Road was designed for a 4-lane configuration and a 6-lane configuration as a part of this project. 0 0 pp� V 0 0 0 IHTeawesr CONSULTING caouv ROBERT ALMIRALL, PE EDUCATION / REGISTRATIONS BS / Civil Engineering / Virginia Tech / 1986 1999/Professional Engineer / Colorado, No. 33441 1991 / Professional Engineer / Virginia, No. 021882 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mr. Almirall has 23 years of experience providing general civil engineering and client support services. His experience includes the design, project management and oversight of public and private land development projects in Virginia, California and Colorado. These have included residential, commercial, and industrial site developments, roadway designs, watershed analyses, grading and drainage plans, storm sewer and stormwater management plans, erosion and sedimentation control plans, sanitary and water main system design, flood plain studies, and site layouts. As a Project Manager, Mr. Almirall has been responsible for the design, quality control and processing of numerous entitlement, land development and municipal projects in Fort Collins as well as surrounding communities. His ability to manage and interact with a diverse group of contractors and stakeholders through decision making and problem solving processes ensures successful and timely project completion. Mr. Almirall is dedicated to client satisfaction through his commitment to responsiveness, attention to detail, budget management and strong communication skills. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Fort Collins Police Services Facility, Fort Collins, Colorado. LEED Gold Certified The 7.5-acre site included a new Police Building, parking for the public and a secured parking lot for police vehicles, utility and drainage design, and all required coordination with City Operation Services and review departments. Rigden Farm - Fort Collins, Colorado 308-acre mixed use commercial and residential development located in southeast Fort Collins. As a master -planned community, the design incorporated future infrastructure improvements related to utilities, drainage and roadways. Timberline/Drake Improvements - Fort Collins, Colorado Responsible for final design plans for improvements to the Timberline and Drake intersection and the widening of Timberline Road from north of Vermont Drive to approximately 2000-feet north of Drake intersection. Harmony Technology Park - Fort Collins, Colorado Project manager for this 120-acre commercial office business park, located at the intersection of Zeigler Road and Harmony Road in eastem-Fort Collins. Stanton Creek - Fort Collins, Colorado Project manager for the construction related aspects of this large multi and single family development in southeast Fort Collins. Responsibilities included addressing Requests for Information, providing field design alternatives and acting as liaison with the City for the client. Downtown Enhancement Project - Fort Collins, Colorado Provided engineering support to the City of Fort Collins for the design of numerous intersection improvements in downtown Fort Collins. The project included State funding and coordination with officials with the Colorado Department of Transportation STEVE PRICE Steve Price of Urban Advantage communicates the urban design principles of Smart Growth to the public through photo -realistic illustration. Using photo -editing software, he modifies pho- Visualization tographs of existing landscapes, superimposing photographs of architecture, trees, people, services transit vehicles and other components of urbanism to create before -and -after visualizations of positive change. Clients for Steve's visualization services have included cities, urban designers, community development corporations, transportation agencies, environmental groups, foundations, universities, and neighborhood groups. He has worked with the Fannie Mae Foundation to visualize urban revitalization of neighborhoods in Kansas City, Miami, Memphis, and Washington, DC. He has produced sets of images depicting New Urban design principles as they would apply to: the jurisdiction of the San Diego Association of Govern- ments; the jurisdiction of the Sacramento Area Council of Governments; Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area; metropolitan Honolulu; and Collier County, Florida. He has partici- pated in numerous urban design charrettes across the country and has worked with most of America's leading New Urban designers. Professional Urban Advantage, Inc., President, 1996-2008 Freelance technical illustrator, 1986-1996, clients: Apple Computer, Hewlett-Packard, Logi- tech, Fujitsu Fine artist showing in Los Angeles area, 1978-1985 Affiliations Form -Based Codes Institute —Board Member Congress for the New Urbanism —Member American Planning Association —Member Publication Mr. Price's work has appeared in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, Planning Magazine, Sierra Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Honolulu Magazine, Minneapolis Star Tribune, San Jose Mercury, The Washington Post, The New Urban News, and the following books: Regional City by Peter Calthorpe and William Fulton, The Charter for the New Urban- ism by the Congress for the New Urbanism, Superbia! by Dave Wann and Chris Chiras, The Charrette Handbook by Lennertz and Lutzenhiser, Form -Based Codes by Parolek, Parolek, and Crawford, Sustainable Urbanism by Doug Farr, and Retrofitting Suburbia by Dunham -Jones and Williamson. Author of "Form -based codes" article on Wikipedia Author of "Visualizing Change: Photo-reimaging America's Built Landscape", Zoming Practice, American Planning Association, 2004 Service City design review board member,1998-2005 City planning commissioner,1998-2000 East Bay Community Foundation Environmental Grantmaking Committee, 1998-1999 Urban Growth Subcommittee Chair, San Francisco Chapter of the Sierra Club,1996-1998 Ohlone Greenway Committee Chair, 1992-1996 (oversaw planting of 800 Greenway trees) STEVE PRICE (continued) Sample Projects DOWNTOWN D2 DISTRICT FORM -BASED CODE, PORTSMOUTH, VA, 2009. Created visualizations of revitalization of the London Boulevard and High Street Corridors as they lead into down- town Portsmouth showing the visual impacts of the implementation of a form -based code. Planning & Zoning, City of Portsmouth, 801 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704; Ph: (757) 393-8836 SAN FRANCISCo BETTER STREETS PLAN, 2008. Visualized physical changes to San Francisco streets showing impacts of street trees, changing one-way streets to two-way, reducing rain water runoff, and improving pedestrian safety. Adam Varat, San Francisco Planning Depart- ment, 1650 Mission Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94103-2479 (415) 558-6405; Emait adam.varat@sfgov.org SMART GROWTH CONCEPT MAP, SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, 2008. Created eight visualiza- tions for seven communities within the jurisdiction of the San Diego Association of Govern- ments to demonstrate Smart Growth design principles for different place types. Carolina Gregor, San Diego Association of Governments, 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101; Ph: 619 699-1989; Emait cgr@sandag.org NAIPTA FIvE YEAR TRANSIT PLAN UPDATE, 2008. Visualized urban development and road improvements along the Mountain Links transit line in Flagstaff, Arizona connecting the campus of Northern Arizona University with the downtown. Ronald Knights, Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority, 2300 Huffer Lane, Flagstaff, AZ 86001; Ph: (928) 679-8928; Email.- rknights@naipta.az.gov RICHMOND, VIRGINIA MASTER PLAN, 2007. Visualized, during a week-long community design charrette, urban revitalization following new urbanist design principles to locations through- out the historic downtown, inner neighborhoods, and industrial areas. Rachel Flynn, City of Richmond, 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA; Ph: (804)646-6305,- Emait rachel.flynn@ richmondgov.com US29 PHASE 2, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 2006. Visualized road improvements and land use transformations to the US29 corridor north of Charlottesville —changes to both the US29 roadway and development/commectivity improvements to the parallel street network. Judy Wiegand, Senior Planner, County of Albemarle, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902, (434) 296-5832 EDO,M1,11 No Text 0 4. "BIG IDEAS" The RFP identifies six "big ideas" that will be integral to • the City Plan/Transportation Plan update: 1. A Sustainable Community; 2. Authentic Community Engagement; 3. How to Pay for What We Want; 4. Focus on Key Issues; . 5. Planning for the Next 5-25 Years, But With a Long -Term View; `i 6. Monitoring Progress and Success. This section outlines our team's initial thoughts on what should be addressed relative to each of these ideas; more detail about how they might best be accomplished as part of the update process is included in our Approach, M contained in Section 5 of our proposal. 1. A Sustainable Community All We believe that the basic tenets of sustainability can and should be the guiding principles for the City Plan and • Transportation Plan update and serve as a ACT PLAN foundation underpinning all components CNECK DO of each Plan. We find these tenets to be: A focus on the future, a long term perspective, and with an outlook - -- --- • 01 i i......................................................................................................................................................... ! C L A R 1 O N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 11 401 for the generations to come; ® An understanding that the city is bounded by the limits of the natural world and its resources; ® A holistic perspective that every part of the community and its • functions is important, connected, and related to each other; • A systems perspective that recognizes the "triple bottom line" of • economic sustainability, quality of life, and environmental • stewardship implications of policies and decisions, rather than evaluating issues in isolation; and ® That meaningful public engagement at all levels creates a solid foundation for sustained community participation and ongoing • attainment of a sustainable community. • • Climate Action Plan Sustainability is not just about The Fort Collins Climate Action Plan contains ° tins building green - it involves • strategies for addressing Fort Collins Climate Action Plan community engagement, • greenhouse gas reductions associated a w•.•..� «d,�p development patterns, mobility, • with energy, transportation, and land energy conservation, use, among other topic areas. Our team helped - environmental quality, natural • evaluate over 100 resource conservation, economic strategies in developing prosperity, and community health. the Plan and will act as a bridge to link the City's ;:.. �� Additionally, sustainable climate strategies with community development practices City Plan. • �r; lead to municipal and taxpayer -" cost savings in energy usage, infrastructure capital and maintenance costs, and savings in health and social welfare costs. • Fort Collins is already a national leader in its sustainability efforts, with a diverse offering of active and ongoing programs and initiatives targeting both internal city operations and the community as a whole. The City . Plan and Transportation Plan updates offer a significant opportunity to C leverage and further these programs and initiatives. These include implementation of the strategies outlined in the 2008 Climate Action • Plan; the objectives of the Energy Supply Policy; the projects and strategies identified in the city's Water Conservation Plan; the ambitions of the FortZED initiative and its jump start "RDSI" project; the support for the business community provided by the Climate Wise Program; and many others. All of these programs are an integral part of the city's • sustainability efforts and will benefit tremendously from a City Plan and ...........................................................................................................................................................� • page 12 Fort Collins, Colorado c L A R 1 0 Transportation Plan that provide reinforcing policies and • implementation actions, and a unifying foundation. From our team's many years of work in Fort Collins, we understand that being a sustainable community is an integral part of the community's dreams and desires. From the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Evolution of • Association's annual Sustainable Living Fair, which draws over 15,000 Sustainability . people annually, to the active, grassroots -based work of UniverCity Our team has participated in the evolution of Connections on issues such as connectivity to the Poudre River and clean sustainability from its energy, it is evident that our community cares deeply about roots in pollution prevention to its transformation into sustainability. today's broader issues. We are well versed in • emerging sustainability issues, which will help • City Plan and the I Environmental � Cowpliali Today's Green ( Regenerative Transportation Plan lead the way towards • • e Pollution Susrun:able tomorrow's sustainability trends, from net zero Prevention energy buildings to jFinally, while we understand that Fort Collins is a national leader in efforts to build a • sustainability, our team also recognizes that the city's progress toward restorative economy. sustainability is bounded by the concept of "heroic pragmatism" - that is, • ambitions for sustainability must be tempered to balance the • community's social, economic, and environmental desires and the more immediate needs of its citizens. We understand that the city cannot pursue sustainability "at all costs;" this is a concept that will be clearly reflected in our team's approach. 49 What makes our team stand out FortZED Fort ZED includes goals with respect to sustainability is addressing energy our rich legacy in working with efficiency, additional local • Fort Collins on its sustainability , and regional renewable energy, smart grid • o programs and initiatives. _ _ , _ _ _ _ _ _ i technologies, and education and outreach. Specifically, our team member Brendle Group has been a close partner Our team will ensure that with the city on its sustainability journey for a decade, acting as a City Plan supports the ambitions of Fort ZED, a founding member of the Chamber Environmental Committee, helping capstone project in the the city launch its Climate Wise program, supporting the Climate Task City's sustainability efforts, through policies Force and development of the Climate Action Plan, and facilitating and strategies that development of the ci s Action Plan for Sustainabili and its Green P ty� ty provide incentives and remove barriers to Building Roadmap, to name just some examples. This history and success. expertise will be tremendously valuable in developing a City Plan and Transportation Plan that can best support and reinforce these and many other ongoing and future city sustainability efforts. ........................................................................................................................................................ C L A R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 13 0 While Fort Collins has been a pioneer in sustainability for many years, many forces have recently emerged that will drive and accelerate change over the long term. The nation is poised to formally regulate greenhouse gas emissions through federal climate change legislation, and efforts to • reduce emissions will cut across many sectors, from building codes and . urban form to transportation planning. At the same time, governments, . businesses, and institutions are recognizing the significant opportunities that arise from addressing climate change, including the significant financial benefits of increasing efficiency and reducing resource use. . Over the long term, leading -edge initiatives such as the Living Building Challenge and push toward "net zero" energy use buildings, alternative transportation, smart energy grid technologies, and innovative water and . materials reuse efforts will become mainstream, changing the way our buildings and communities look, feel, and function. • Our team includes thought leaders in sustainability, ensuring that the • next generation of City Plan remains forward -looking these trends. Salt Lake City: Focus on Sustainability Clarion's work with Salt Lake City is a good example of our current land use planning and zoning work focusing on commpn.ity sustainability. Salt Lake City was ready to take bold steps toward making sustainability a key focus and Clarion helping them get there. We examined and inventoried all of the city's existing plans (e.g., comprehensive plan, open space/trails plan, transportation plan, neighborhood plans, etc.) and. identified key policies and goals-, as well as needed areas for additional policy and guidance to support creating a sustainable community. We documented specific policies provided as well as areas for improvement and additional direction in each of the following ten sustainability areas: Climate Change and Air Quality ■ Alternative Energy Production and Energy Conservation • Water Quality and Conservation • Food Security and Production • Housing Accessibility and Diversity • Open Space, Parks, and Natural Systems ■ Mobility and Transportation • Community Health and Safety ■ Urban Forestry ■ Recycling and Waste Reduction and embraces • The Sustainable Community Development Code Revision Project 2008 ,,1,lYST.IN1.l!roYR .ND 40LLf IMTNiOtY N.p ypas_- txa e3o.TeaD aYw:Dm page 14 Fort Collins, Colorado I C L 4 e • A 0 • .........................� 0 N 2. Authentic Community Engagement Sustainability cannot be • achieved without authentic AnyWare Planning AnyWare Planning"' is a engagement of the web -based suite of tools community. Informed, .� ed devePlacelMat erbsythat equitable and engaging .� ,. r� .. provides several I processes lead to more: x. ,_ P �d �� interconnected ways to collect feedback from . ,^� sustainable decisions, socially, stakeholders at any place • economically, and `�- and at any time. AnyWare Polling^' enables • tr R environmentally. Our team stakeholders to vote on topics related to the brings years of experience in designing and implementing public master plan through multiple channels, processes that make use of innovative tools and techniques that are P q including handheld tailored to fit each community and the context of the project. We keypads at a public • understand that a multi -channel approach is required to effective) PP q Y meeting or by textingfrom their mobile phone. engage different demographic groups, and we will work to integrate Software consolidates the • electronic and online tools with more traditional, hands-on activities to votes on a web -based platform, allowing • tap into the strengths and interests of diverse populations. participants to view results and categorize them via a live website. • At the outset of the planning process, we will work closely with staff and • leadership to flesh out the rough outline of the city's options we provide here. Our team will provide a "menu" of citizen engagement tools and techniques to support the City Plan and Transportation Plan update. This approach allows the various tools and methods to be applied where and when they are most suited to the overall process, the people involved, • and the project's context. Most of the tools and processes the team is • proposing to employ are interoperable with each other, and with other common practices. City PIaNETWORKS The Team envisions a three- phase process (described in S Section 5 of this proposal) that • would be tailored to fit the • city's current capacity and staff goals and priorities. The planning process for both City Plan and the Transportation • Plan update will be supported Social Media Online social networks can be an effective way to engage citizens and stakeholders in the planning process. Online networking sites, such as Facebook, enable planners to map existing organizations and citizen groups. This mapping helps to identify existing gaps in representation, leverage the support of • throughout by a participation approach that we are calling City existing organizations, P1aNETWORKS, consisting of three united strands: and inform the creation �. of new networks that can facilitate community S participation. • ......................................................................................................................................................... C L 4 R 1 0 M I Fort Collins, Colorado page 15 Clarion Associates 401 Mason Ct., .Suite 101 Ft Collins, Colorado 80524 970.419.4740 Fax 970.493.2216 August 31, 2009 Purchasing Division City of Fort Collins 215 North Mason Street Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 Community Planning Gromtb Management ZoninglDesign Standards Impact Fees Sustainability C L A R I O N RE: Request for Proposal #7066, City Plan/Transportation Plan Update Dear Mr. O'Neill and Members of the Selection Committee: On behalf of Clarion Associates, I am pleased to submit our proposal for the City Plan and Transportation ' Plan Update. We believe that the team that we have assembled for this combined effort is a "perfect fit" for this assignment. We are a locally -based team (all of our key partners are in Fort Collins or Denver) with many years of experience working in the community and a deep understanding of Fort Collin's culture and values. Yet while locally -based, our team members are recognized as pioneering firms with years of experience in planning, design, sustainability, transportation, and public participation. We have a strong awareness that City Plan and the Transportation Plan are not just about the city's physical realm, but are also about community and the social aspects that make Fort Collins a great city. Our team foundation is built on the following three key themes: 1. Innovation Innovation drives all that we do as professionals. We fully embrace City Council's charge to advance the future in a positive and vital way. Through its planning efforts, Fort Collins has always been willing to lead and serve as a model for other communities, and we welcome the opportunity to continue this tradition. 2. Sustainability We believe that planning for sustainability is good planning. It means aligning and balancing our built environment and socio-economic activities with the natural systems that support life and with future generations in mind. We will embrace it in several key ways: as an overarching theme for the city's Vision; in reviewing and updating existing City Plan and Transportation Plan goals and policies; and in exploring new, important areas such as climate change, energy production and conservation, fiscal sustainability, and other topics. 3. Community -Friendly To us, this means a planning process that is community -driven, accessible, innovative, and transparent. Our proposed approach is to establish a City PIaNETWORK that weaves together three equally important elements: an internet-based e-Network supporting a website and social media; a Community Network supporting organized City Boards and Commissions as well as private and non-profit groups; and an • • • 0 ° eNETWORK, consisting of a dedicated website and electronic media; ° CommunityNETWORK, consisting . of city boards, 411 commissions, and other groups and organizations: and • ° EventNETWORK, consisting of face-to-face events. • • Each of these community outreach strands is described below. eNETWORK • Mobile Input HM might cu-1, change affect jour co—Ity? TeOusaboul)nurmmcrosl Fort Collins is a very "wired" A mobile input campaign collects citizen input on_^m' Send message• containing faf"rd by your to 41411 grmbmftonboe atbtryrJ/rnNmttommltdtln.arg/mumms community, with a high . specific topics, helping to percentage of homes and initiate the public process and identify areas where o businesses having broadband _-� modification or special ® ® WIN - internet. Our team has attention may be needed. For example, posters with as R *�-'- extensive experience creatin P g • questions related to an _ ,f;r v o° g of e go o and managing websites that important community issue may Y be placed in 0.�- 1°he `� _'` �•.��m�-tu offer a variety of means for Umm- shrgemrrm?gefi�a a four mnebawft:P • high -traffic public locations, such as favorite �� information exchange —both eateries or community keeping citizens informed of • centers, asking citizens to progress and gathering their input in a variety of digital media. These share their comments, photos, and audio/video web tools are particularly important for populations that are less likely to recordings via a mobile phone. attend live meetings, such as parents with small children and those • unable to attend evening meetings. There are several online tools that • could be used to provide information about the process, tap into local • knowledge, and create momentum around continuing public • engagement. The Team would discuss with the city and its IT Department the best tools to employ, from the more basic wikis, forums, • interactive maps, surveys, and listservs, to more innovative functions, such as our team's AnyWare Planning tool, online storytelling, mobile uploads of photo, video, and text, and links to social networking forums, such as Facebook and Twitter. • CommunityNETWORK The city has an existing group of engaged citizens sitting on boards and • commissions, as well as public and private organizations. Although • engaging the general public will be a large part of the public input • process, it is important to leverage existing groups - encouraging members to become "champions" of the update process and ultimately • for the plans. The Team would map the connections between existing groups and individuals, identify gaps in representation, and. blockage • points for information flow. This map of existing social networks would • • ..........................................................................................................................................................• • page 16 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 • inform outreach, the creation of online social networks, and would make good use of existing city resources. • EventNETWORK Face-to-face interaction is vital Meetings and Events to the success of public Real time, face-to-face processes as it creates and meetings are animportant part of any builds trust, allows for dialogue successful planning • among citizens. The electronic _ process, but they must be well -designed, be of • media described above are interest to a wide variety designed to support and of fun!participants, and be . augment a process that would also entail a lot of "face time." In addition, although Fort • Collins is a tech -savvy community on the whole, it also has a significant • senior population and for others for whom online participation may not • be as natural and for whom access to the internet is more limited. We recommend hosting a Tapping into • series of interactive meetings, ? _ Community Events Clarion assisted organizing small meetings -___ Commerce City recently e.g'' hosted by community with preparing materials for two neighborhood members), as well as piggy- i. outreach events that resulted over 550 backing onto events such as " ''e questionnaires completed IMP Farmer's Markets, Sustainable by community members iLiving Fair, sport events, or r: regarding the comprehensive plan. other activities that already • draw crowds. Steering Committee • Fort Collins has a long tradition of appointing a Citizen's Advisory Menu of Tools Keypad Polling Committee to oversee its planning projects. We are recommending a AnyWare PlanningTM • somewhat different approach — a high-level Steering Committee that CommunityvizT11 * I serves in a broader oversight role, in support of a less "pyramidical" . Online tools: • planning process, with public participation distributed on a much ■ Forums broader basis than in previous City Plan efforts. a Wikis • Interactive maps A Steering Committee would be different from typical city planning • Online storytelling . committees in the following ways: o Video • Art uploads • ' It would meet less frequently; o Photography o Mobile uploads Touch Tables • Electronic White Boards Indicators Dashboard ........................................................................................................................................................ C L 4 R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 17 ® • Its members would be carefully selected to represent a broad array of the city's leaders from the cultural, environmental, academic, business, finance, educational, and other sectors; • It would be designed to function in a high-level role, less focused on details and specifics and more on big ideas and directions; a and • It would serve in a larger role in community engagement, as "process • ambassadors" and network builders/communicators. • As with all aspects of our approach, we anticipate discussing this and • other ideas with city staff as we finalize our work plan as a joint effort. 3. How to Pay for What We Want Ongoing Challenges As noted in the RFP, one of the key challenges facing the city is the need The National League of Cities recently reported to come to agreement on how to pay for what we want as a community. • that 92% of the cities they have To our team, this means the long -run capability of the city to meet its • surveyed expect to trouble meeting their city financial responsibilities consistently and sustainably. To address this • needs during 2009. City finances tend to lag the issue, the extensive public finance expertise of Coley/Forrest will be . overall economy by 12 to supported by Brendle Group's local context and experience proving out 24 months, thus current challenges can be the business case for sustainability. expected to continue on i into the economic recovery period. For example, in 2008, Brendle Group provided the quantitative analysis to support the city's Climate Task Force. This analysis did not stop at quantifying anticipated greenhouse gas reductions, but went on to identify first costs, ongoing operating costs and cost savings for a range of • policy measures. Working with the task force, Brendle Group also identified funding mechanisms for different measures, whether from rate • increases, franchise fees, grants, etc. • This approach is complimentary to Coley/Forrest's approach for • addressing fiscal sustainability for the general fund, providing insight to • the fiscal sustainability of the enterprise fund to deliver on increasing • demands around energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water • conservation. As well, Brendle Group can provide local context in Coley/Forrest's analysis of targeted economic generators. Due to its contractual relationship operating the Northern Colorado Clean Energy • Cluster, Brendle Group staff work regularly with Fort Collins' economic clusters and incubator. . .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 40 page 18 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 (y Drawing on the team's experience and local context, the overall approach • to addressing `How do we pay for what we want' is to develop responses to the following questions: Baseline: How can we pay for what we need now? ! Anticipated Future: How will our needs change under future j anticipated trend conditions? What will we need to implement our City Plan / Transportation Plan vision? How can we pay for what we will need and want? ! What are the choices? Unanticipated Future: How can we achieve fiscal sustainability • regardless of the rate, path or type of future growth? Sustained and substantive internal and public communication and feedback is essential if we are going to achieve useful outcomes. Ultimately, citizens, businesses, property owners, and City Council will ! be asked to make some hard choices about what to fund and how. The . more informed and engaged the community is, the easier this effort will i be. i ! Knowing the thoughtfulness of city staff and Council, reviewing the 2008-09 Key Results, 2008 Community Scorecard, and 2005-07 Policy Agenda and City Budget documents, we know that the creative part of . this assignment does not start from a blank slate. We have crafted a way to bring out these creative ideas and consider each of them in the context • of the Plan updates; our approach is outlined in Section 5 of this proposal ! document. ! !I !•........................................................................................................................................................ Fort Collins, Colorado IC L A 1� 1 0 �i I page 19 4. Focus on Key Issues The RFP identifies a number of specific issues and topics that will need to be addressed during the planning process. It is likely that as the process gets underway, other issues and priorities will become clear. For ease of review, we have grouped initial focus issues into the following categories: Land Use and Urban Design; Transportation; Sustainability; Finance and • Economic Vitality; and Stormwater Management. These are listed below and are discussed later in the Approach section of our proposal. Land Use and Urban Design Key land use and urban design issues to be addressed as part of this update include: • ° Infill and redevelopment; ° Historic preservation/neighborhoods; ° Locations for small-scale industry and employment and other emerging land uses; ° Growth Management' Area (GMA) boundary and land use • patterns at the edge; • ° Role and plans of CSU; and Integrating arts and culture. Transportation Key transportation issues to be addressed as part of this update include: ° Mobility and access; ° Accounting for multimodal progress; • ° Future functionality of major arterials and intersections, • including enhanced Travel Corridors; and ° Updates of key plan elements, including Pedestrian and Master • Street Plans. • a • i • .......................................................................................................................................................... ! page 20 Fort Collins, Colorado C ( A R 1 0 N Using Street Right -of - Way for Stormwater r As part of its work M with the Denver • j - 4 � — housing Authority for '"' a mid rise, mixed use • 3 "' infill development in central Denver, Wenk j proposed a number of • !r,a. innovations to integrate stormwater management and open space as part of the A.aNaa $I.CO YAit VM.OudGylTm,lan Tmallm. PW.JN 'r.M lm. Rx 9 E+ VTroe 15Sk E�Jtq effort to maximize density and the value of the sites limited open space. These °rwfty include narrowing Mariposa Street existing city streets to • integrate storm water SUStainability management strategies into the proposed Sustainability issues to be addressed as part of the planning process developments public and private open •' include: spaces. When implemented, the strategy will largely • ■ Energy and climate; eliminate localized • ■ Transportation; and P flooding at the adjacent light rail • ■ Storm water management and low -impact development. station; and preclude the need for the city to Finance and Economic Vitalityinadequately upgrade the sized storm sewer that `i Finance and economic vitality issues to be addressed include: serves the 10-acre project area. ■ Sustainable financing for facilities and services (how to pay for what we want); ■ Affordability of housing; ■ Jobs/housing balance; • ■ Economic health (jobs and retail); ■ New and emerging land uses; and ■ Additional economic drivers. Stormwater Management Stormwater management issues to be addressed include: ■ Environmentally responsible standards and practices for management; ■ A system that can serve multiple functions. �I �........................................................................................................................................................ C L A R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 21 5. Planning for the Nekt Five to 25 Years, but y with a Long -Term View • One of the most powerful and compelling ideas contained in the RFP is • the desire to view this update within the framework of a long-term view, perhaps 50 or more years into the future. As planners, we are pragmatic enough to recognize that we cannot accurately predict the future in such a long-range horizon, but we understand and embrace the need to consider what the future might bring in the way of possibilities that are • not presently being considered. • To do this, we must first understand where we are today, and what trends are shaping our present and future, taking a local, regional, and national • perspective. In essence, we need to take a look at the present and past — "how have we been doing?" — at the same time that we are looking "what • forward — are the trends and forces that will shape our future?" This exploration of ideas will need to be broad and far-reaching, . encompassing employment and community wealth, demographics, transportation, sustainability, and many other topics. In order to help us with this first step, we have included Dr. Arthur Nelson, FAICP to assist us with the challenge of identifying the long-term trends. He is recognized nationally as one of the leading practicioners in • how demographic, economics, and housing preference choices will • reshape America's metropolitan areas over the next generation. More information on Dr. Nelson is contained in our Approach section. Once grounded in an understanding of current and future trends and forces, we propose to engage the community in an exploration of ideas • and trends through a process we are calling a "Symposium of Ideas". Built around a series of events featuring leading thinkers on future trends and great communities„ this first, important step can lead to an understanding of where we think the future might take us, and more importantly, where the community would like us to head. • .......................................................................................................................................................... page 22 Fort Collins, Colorado e L A R 1 0 W ! ! 6. Monitoring Progress and Success The city has a good start on monitoring and evaluating progress towards • achieving its goals. The third Monitoring Report was recently issued based on the 17 key City Plan Indicators, and the Community Scorecard • provides a wealth of data based on the biennial citizen survey and national benchmark database. ! But more can be done, and we are committed to help develop an ! integrated system that takes a "whole picture" approach to monitoring ! and indicators. Our concept is to develop a web -based portal with periodically updated indicators for the natural, built, social and personal ! environment that are interlinked; and perhaps organized to correlate to ! the City's BFO Results Maps. We will build on what the city has already ! accomplished, but will build a system that will lead to a stronger, more • predictable outcome. ! In Section 3 of our Proposal, we described in our philosophy to 01 implementation that the opportunity exists for a completely new, ground -breaking approach to our final product, with a strong Internet- ! based component that moves City Plan and the Transportation Plan towards a more dynamic process for decision -making by creating ! stronger links between monitoring tools, ongoing plan refinements and policy adjustments, and implementation. A state-of-the-art monitoring . and measuring system needs to be an integral part of this approach. I -I mC3 Sustainable Community Commerce • Contest � Commnaity Indicators Clarion is developing a measuring system and indicators tied to 12 Plan Elements for Commerce City. The indicators are also the basis for plan scenario ! 12 Plan Elemeats 1 _ ! ® tmid Uu aad (no nh Sohry and Rhaxo • hmonm Drn%pmem 11 t Pmlgapm Sp-,Raaemioo ! eva ua Ion as s own on the right. ® Fival Sto6iliry •q10� Public Fmibties and ldromunen ! ® Additional Elementary Schools Nouimp and NaIRb6o�bood3 �T Apamo UDmiGa • ® Rdebpnemsmnmt Clol Falad bum t®1Q aw Tram"diw (an-wnand5hwrd* a p 1—ti a ....................................................................................................................................................... C L A R 1 0 M I Fort Collins, Colorado page 23 • • e e e O e e • e e 0 0 0 0 0 • • e e .......................................................................................................................................................... e page 24 Fort Collins, Colorado ( e L 4 Q �I 5. OUR APPROACH • This section starts with an overall view of our process and • structure, followed by a more detailed description of the methods and approach we will use to address the focused I 0 issues for City Plan and the Transportation Plan; and 0 finally, a discussion of our ideas for final work products. Q 0' We understand that a detailed scope of work will be 0 developed as a collaborative effort following selection of a Q ! Consultant team and we are committed to working with 0 you to develop an approach that best meets your needs. 0 0� O Overall Approach and Process 0 This section outlines our general approach to this effort, as illustrated on 0 the fold -out diagram of the Clarion Team Approach. 0 Our approach consists of three key phases, bracketed by a project kick-off Oand plan adoption phases: 0i ® Phase 1: Understand • Phase 2: Envision • Phase 3: Act Each of these phases is briefly described below. �I 0 I Phase 1: I Phase 2: I Phase 3: Understand ! Envision ! Act Analyze Verify Expand Plan Choices Preferred Directions Actions Priorities I ....................................................................................................................................................... Fort Collins, Colorado �: L A 1� 10 M I page 25 Event Network that supports meetings and other face-to-face events. This will ensure unparalleled access to the planning process as it moves forward. Clarion Associates will serve as the lead team member and will be responsible for planning, implementation, project management, and overall team coordination. Ben Herman, FAICP will serve as overall project leader and will be integrally involved throughout the process; key team members include Lesli Ellis, AICP, Darcie White, AICP, Shelby Sommer, LEED AP, and Chris Duerksen. Dr. Arthur C. Nelson, FAICP, Director of the Metropolitan Research Center, will serve as a special advisor to our team on long-term demographic, market, and economic trends. Our project team partners and discipline leaders include the following: ❖ Fehr and Peers Transportation: Jeremy Klop, AICP ❖ Brendle Group Sustainability: Judy Dorsey, P.E., LEED AP ❖ PlaceMatters Public Participation & Decision Support Tools: Ken Snyder ❖ Coley/ForrestMarket, Economics, Public Finance: Jean Townsend ❖ Wenk Associates I Low Impact Development & Storm Water Design: Bill Wenk, FASLA Our team also includes the following Resource Team members who will be available to provide support in key discipline areas on an as -needed basis: ❖ Urban Advantage I Visualization: Steve Price ❖ Interwest Consulting Group I Civil Engineering: Mike Oberlander We are very excited about the prospect of working with the City and welcome an opportunity to meet with you and the selection committee. Our motivation is to be part of the process as Fort Collins continues to gracefully transform from a small city to a major urban area without spoiling quality of life, economic sustainability, and environmental stewardship. We would be honored to work with you on this assignment, and pledge to you that we will provide the highest level of personal commitment from all of our principal team members if selected. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions or comments, or if you need additional information to evaluate our qualifications or our approach. Sincerely, Benjamin A Herman, FAICP Principal and Vice President We hereby acknowledge receipt of Addendum #1 for this RFP. The planning process would be supported throughout by a participation O approach that we are calling City P1aNETWORKS, consisting of three Q united strands: O • eNETWORK, consisting of a dedicated website and electronic media for communication, input, and on-line polling; • CommunityNETWORK, consisting of city boards, commissions, and other groups and organizations: and • EventNETWORK, consisting of face-to-face events. Q CitylalaNetworks • Our approach to City Ideas ,. Plan update would rely • on three coordinated 1: eNETWORK P t forms of outreach and 41$)website • ideas exchange. Multiple,. exchanges will occur 4`,:, Social Media , during each of the �� planning phases. 2: CommunityNETWORK Steering Committee/Committees • • - ® Leadership Study Sessions • • 3: EventNETWORK Public Workshops D p Small Public Events O� • • ..........................................................................................................................................................� page 26 Fort Collins, Colorado C L 4 R 1 0 � 00w000*0000000000000000000000 0000•0••••000 m n a � < 3 Z L . _ °r?r z Q ■ Z `CD � • , C . iCD c 1 ■� mo c . o p Z _ m i iZ o ■ tV X rn ? ■ C o ■ O c ■ s ■ C = ■ Q Q Q • Q_ . 0_ symposium of IdeasCD i Analysis So a ■ _. CD Cb ■ =TE3 CD Oct •� • CD O I ■ ■ u¢ Actinns/Sfrrxte"ies Pr ori#fes ® (T 0 O l/1 r• l./1 l/1 :E CD C CD O m [� p CS D_ CD C C S an CD CT O .a CD CID C C1 �t j a C] S G O Q CD c CD co CD r, O CD H C a co N 'C7 CD CQ ZE C is S O c=D O S C1 CD C O _� S u 3 � O 7z- y CD Cp Q C D- Q CD O �oo� o�om CD _ 71 .y .y Q Q_ ■ =o Q O S O S ■ ■ c Q s Q < CD �* ■ co a Q o ■ CD CD CD = O O ■ O S T ■ N CD CD o CD a aCD CD s� �oCD . J o o ■� mr-. O 1 CI-3 ■ 72- co flr CD ■ N CCD ■ Q � ■ V1 ■ ■ ■ :z p Q ■ CD CD p CD "_ ■ �� t0 C2 • v. ■ O ■ _- P \� ■ a •� N v+ rt ■ _ O ■ 4 3 CL S MQ M 3 � CL Phase 1: Understand Phase 1 consists of three distinct tasks: Startup, Analyze, and Verify. r, The Start-up task will develop the details of the work plan and project • approach; organizing the project team structure and our resource allocation plan to determine how tasks will be accomplished using staff • and consultant team resources; and finalize the project schedule. We expect that this task will involve workshop meetings with key city staff from multiple departments to finalize the approach. We will also use this • task to refine the details of our public participation strategy, including • formation of a Steering Committee (if the city decides to use one); • organizing our contact lists; building our website and "toolkit"; and other • start-up tasks. • We will use the Analysis task to understand where we are today, what trends are shaping Dr. Arthur C. Nelson, FAICP • our present and future, while taking a local, Dr. Arthur C. Nelson is Presidential Professor of City regional, national perspective. In essence, & Metropolitan Planning at we need to take a look back — "how have we the University of Utah where he is also Director of the • been doing?" — at the same time that we are Metropolitan Research Center, I • looking forward — "what are the trends and which he founded. He is . forces that will shape our future?" We have recognized nationally as one of the leading practicioners in how • included Dr. Arthur Nelson, FAICP as an demographic, economics, and housing America's • outside expert to assist us with the challenge preference choices will reshape metropolitan areas over the next generation.. For of identifying the long-term trends (see the past thirty years, he has conducted • sidebar below). pioneering research in growth management, urban containment, public facility finance, Once background work is complete, we g P economic development, and metropolitan development patterns. He has written nearly 20 propose a public launching of the update books and more than 300 other works. process with a "The State of the City" In support of our State of the City process, we process over the course of several weeks. are suggesting that Dr. Nelson be engaged to Our concept is to begin with a month -long provide an outside, expert perspective on the future. • exploration of this topic with the city's His approach would be to: community, starting with a "Symposium of • Identify key national -scale Mega Trends to Ideas" to help us understand past results, 2050 and 2100 in such areas as population growth dynamics, housing and ownerships current trends, and the future. trends, and key unknowns that can influence • urban form such as climate change policy, and technology, and • One idea that we would like to explore with Adapt and apply these trends to the Front the city is potential collaboration or Range region and in particular to Fort Collins. sponsorship opportunities with • organizations such as the Rocky Mountain We have included his work in our proposed budget but recognize that we will need to work • Sustainable Living Association, or perhaps with city staff to finalize our approach. ......................................................................................................................................................... • �: L Q R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 29 Q O the Bohemian Foundation to help underwrite costs and generate community -wide interest in the Symposium. We believe that Beet Street 0 would be a good forum for a series on visioning and the future. 0 0 Although actual selection of speakers would be done in collaboration with city staff and leadership, some of our ideas include: ' Tom Frey, Executive Director of the Davinci Institute O (http://www.davinciinstitute.com/ O speakers/futurist-speaker-thomas-frey/) O ■ Amory Lovins, Founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute (http://www.rmi.org/) O Following the Symposium, we would foster an ongoing community I� dialogue that will incorporate multiple web tools and a series of meetings. O These gatherings will be both small and large, and will culminate in a "Synthesis Workshop" that reflects back what the Team has heard in meetings and via online mechanisms. In particular, the Phase I process 0 would help to identify areas where the city's vision is still current and O supported, and areas where modification is needed. One option is to 0 Questions to be Addressed During Phase create a campaign to start the process that encourages citizens to provide 1 input via mobile devices in particular locations of interest. For example, • How well is Fort Collins posters could be placed at strategic locations with a number to send in O doing (building on Community Score Card and comments, photos, audio, and video via mobile hone, internet, or email. P P O City Plan Monitoring)? O ■ What are the major trends and issues (5, 25, 50+ During the third task, Verify, we will build on the results of the State of 0 years)? What are peer city the city to determine which parts of City Plan Vision are still valid; best practices and trends? identify where we may need to refocus or expand on the "Big Ideas" and 0 • What will the future bring? issues to be addressed in the City Plan and Transportation Plan update; Q and identify where we need to explore new ideas to refine our vision. 0 PHASE 1—PRODUCTS AND OUTCOMES: Q • Evaluation of Current Plans and Policies 0 • State of the City Report and Community Assessment 0 • Vision validation and new topics and issues to be explored 0 U 4� 0 4 4 0 .......................................................................................................................................................... a 4 page 30 Fort Collins, Colorado ( C L A R 1 Q � O • • • • Phase 2: Envision • Phase 2 consists of 3 tasks: Expand Big Ideas and Vision, Plan Choices, • and Preferred Direction. • • During the Expand Big Ideas and Vision task, we will explore the • findings and implications of Phase 1 findings and begin to flesh out the Questions to be Addressed During Phase 2 ideas and new directions that need to be explored. This will set the stage for the Plan Choices task, where we will explore a range of possible plan ■ What should the city add to • choices and tradeoffs with the community. We will work with the city to its vision, principles, and policies? • determine the detailed approach to these tasks during the development of • What are alternative choices our work plan, but some of our ideas are described in the second art of P P for the future, across a broad range of topics? • this section. What are the trade-offs and consequences of these The final task in this phase, Preferred Directions, will determine the choices? What are the community's • preferred direction for City Plan and the Transportation Plan, for the preferred directions? next 5 to 25 years and beyond. • • PHASE 2—PRODUCTS AND OUTCOMES: • Alternative visions for the future (choices) and modeling of the choices (assessment) • Trade-offs and consequences, cross-pollination of topics (e.g., energy, • land use, transportation, climate, etc.) ■ Understanding of constraints • • • • • • • i • • i • • • • .......................................................................................................................................................... C L 4 R 1 O W I Fort Collins, Colorado page 31 • 0 O O Phase 3: Implement Questions to be 0 Addressed During Phase 3 ■ What Phase 3 consists of two final tasks: Actions/Strategies and Priorities. are our priorities within the plan? During the Actions/Strategies task, we will identify and prioritize the ■ How can we improve upon existing systems, tools, and actions the city will need to take to implement the renewed vision, andmetrics 4 service?o improve customer we will develop and establish the tools and procedures to provide for O • How can we keep ongoing monitoring and implementation. The Priorities task will 0 measuring, monitoring, and identify immediate tasks, as well as those that will be accomplished over accounting for community 0 progress? time. O PHASE 3-PRODUCTS AND OUTCOMES: • Action plan that expresses time -frame (short, mid, and long-term) that balances pragmatism with innovation • New Plan Monitoring and Implementation Program, based on continuous improvement model O 0 Approach to Plan Focused Issues This section describes our approach to more focused tasks including: sustainability; land use and urban design; transportation; finance and economic vitality; and stormwater management strategy; and how these topics can inform one another during the project. Sustainability The concept of sustainability has been defined in a wide range of ways, encompassing a diverse set of topics, from green building to social responsibility. Its broad definition by nature makes it challenging to identify a specific and discrete set of topics by which to develop a specific sustainability strategy for a project or program such as updating City Plan and the Transportation Plan. Our team recognizes the broad, holistic nature of sustainability, and our approach to sustainability for the City Plan and Transportation Plan update is not to treat it as an "add -on" to other topics addressed in these plans. Rather, we propose that sustainability be used as both a foundation that underpins both plans as well as a lens through which decisions and actions can be viewed and evaluated. In addition, we understand the city would like to address specific focus areas through the sustainability lens, including energy and climate, addressed below; as well ...........................................................................................................................................................� page 32 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 as transportation, finance, and stormwater management, all addressed in • later sections. a ENERGY AND CLIMATE • Since the last version of City Plan, the Climate Action Plan city has continued to expand and The Brendle Group • reinforce its commitment to ` helped produce the Climate Action Plan to addressing climate change. Its provide a coordinated, Climate Wise program � • ; now includes citywide effort to reduce greenhouse gas • over 150 partners, and in 2008 the ", emissions. city released its Climate Action Plan • to provide a coordinated, citywide effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. • Because greenhouse gas emissions cut across many sectors, reducing • emissions poses complex challenges but also many opportunities for a . comprehensive, citywide planning effort such as City Plan. Reducing emissions will require energy conservation and increasing energy efficiency not only in existing buildings, but also in new development as • the city grows. Our team understands that efficiency gains are not simply related to a tighter building envelope or higher performing HVAC • systems, but also to urban form and scale. Similarly, greenhouse gas emissions associated with vehicle travel is not simply a matter of more • efficient vehicles; rather, there are close relationships between mobility choices, urban form, and energy use. • • Brendle Group has worked in partnership with Fort Collins for many years on its climate change efforts and understands the city's goals, priorities, and strategies. Brendle Group also provides the analytical • expertise needed to recognize the links between energy, climate, land use, • and transportation. We will help the city: • ® Understand the fast -changing nature of climate change related issues and trends, ® Benchmark its progress and programs with other cities, • Link City Plan to past and ongoing city efforts, and • ■ Understand the outcomes of various choices with respect to energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. • As the table on the following page shows, our team will integrate sustainability across all three project phases as well as the focused issues and opportunities. We will draw from a wide range of leading-edge ........................................................................................................................................................ • C L 4 R 1 Q N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 33 w O sustainability tools and topics to so, from the process of "backcasting" - a specific technique used in envisioning drawn from The Natural Step - to 0 specific expertise in energy, climate change, and green building design. The table also demonstrates how we will specifically integrate both City a Plan and Transportation Plan policies, actions, and implementation with ongoing city sustainability programs and initiatives. 0 project Coniponclits Project Proposal Elements Phase 1: RCIatCd SLIStilinabilit) Tools and Topics Sustainability hitcgration Ideas Understand climate change mitigation and adaptation; Phases Understand Metrics/Indicators; energy supply; future transportation choices. Project out Futures Thinking; impacts of city sustainability programs such as full Ecological Foot -printing implementation of Fort Zed, Climate Action Plan. Phase 2: Envision Visioning; Back -casting Integrate city sustainability programs into alternative from a Desired Future choices; consider impacts of future city sustainability efforts using The Natural Step ; for larger City Plan context. Consider ecological, Systems Thinking; Triple economic, and social implications in a holistic, systemic Bottom Line way. Phase 3: Carbon Management, Actions, priorities to link to city sustainability efforts (e.g., Implement/Act Energy Efficiency, Water policies and actions to support Fort ZED; consistency with Efficiency, Bio-mimicry, Climate Action Plan strategies, Utilities sustainability Local Economy, initiatives for infrastructure, etc.) Lifecycle Assessment, Sustainability Education, Outreach, Social Marketing Land Use/Urban Green Building, Link to Fort ZED, Energy Supply Policy, Water Design Walkability, Net Zero Conservation Plan strategies, Green Building Road Map Energy Use, Water Efficiency Focused Issues and Transportation Alternative Fuels, Smart Link to transportation strategies in Climate Action Plan, Opportunities Grid (Plug in city Transportation Initiatives (e.g., Mason Corridor, Hybrids/Electric commute trip reduction strategies, FC Bikes) Vehicles), Vehicle Miles Traveled Finance/Economic Return on Link to fiscal and economic sustainability strategies Vitality Investment/Payback, (regardless of rate, path, or type of future growth); links to Efficiency, Net Present Economic Vitality and Sustainability Action Group Value (EVSAG) report Storm Water Low Impact Utilities sustainability initiatives for infrastructure — Development, Bio- alternative approaches mimicry, Ecological Restoration 0 4 ..........................................................................................................................................................,� page 34 Fort Collins, Colorado ( C L A R 1 0 Land Use and Urban Design Since 1995 and the first generation of City Plan, the City's growth • patterns have evolved dramatically. While early community discussions • (and development) focused largely on outward growth, recent focus has shifted toward more compact growth, and infill and redevelopment in • targeted locations. This is in part due to diminishing vacant land supply within the urban growth boundary, a desire for less auto -dependence and more fiscally sustainable growth, competing adjacent communities, and • an open lands conservation pattern that helps define the edges. Socio- economic shifts and a maturing city have also commanded more attention to historic preservation, smaller -scale industries, and arts and culture. In addition, the city has conducted numerous planning efforts • over the past ten years —tailoring citywide land use concepts established by City Plan to specific corridors and subareas, so many of the land use • decisions have been made, making land use and design focus now more inward -focused and "three-dimensional" (e.g., focusing on heights and • density). Clarion's Emphasis on Sustainable Land Use and Growth Clarion's recent planning and zoning work with communities has delved into use choices that focus on targeted infill and redevelopment locations, integrating land use and transportation decisions, and fiscally responsible and sustainable future growth. This example is from Sparks, Nevada and demonstrates conceptually how intense development in major activity • centers will transition to surrounding neighborhoods. • As a result of this shift, we believe the role of land use in this City Plan • update will be very different from previous City Plan efforts, and not quite so front -and -center. Instead, we believe land use discussions will revolve around "key choices" in certain locations (with significant challenges and opportunities for the next five to 25 years and beyond). • Consequently, our approach will be focused on the choices, such as infill • locations, corridors, and activity centers. Clarion and other team ....................................................................................... .................................................................. • C L Q R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 35 Visualizing Change and a Sustainable City The City Plan process must build on completed planning work and actively engage the community in a discussion about their expectations for change —or stability —in different areas of the city. As part of this discussion we must help the community visualize how different choices would affect the character and sustainability of the city and its neighborhoods. Infill "prototypes" can be a useful tool to help the community visual potential opportunities and streamline the development process. members will bring our expertise and lessons learned in addressing similar " issues in comparable communities. Fort Collins has always 0 been an urban design leader, having developed many tools to guide growth quality and to reinforce a strong sense of place and community character. The 0 community expects that growth will continue to be well -planned with a strong emphasis on design. The city's attractive neighborhoods, historic downtown, world -class services, and small-town feel are often highlighted as some of its most desirable features. Ensuring continued high standard of quality will be critical as a variety of targeted land use and urban design issues are addressed as part of the City Plan update. Q PHYSICAL LAND INVENTORY STEP Working closely with city staff, during Phase 1, the team will develop a 4 comprehensive citywide inventory of existing land use patterns, vacant lands, potential infill and redevelopment opportunities, and existing historic districts and other protective overlays. The resulting inventory will convey areas where significant changes in land use patterns may occur, as well as areas where protective measures are in place or planned. Much of this information likely already exists and will simply need to be 4 consolidated from recent sub -area planning efforts. However, some new analysis may be necessary. For efficiency -sake, the team will use existing information, such as the 2008 Buildable Lands Inventory and Capacity Analysis. One potential gap in existing information may be an underutilized lands analysis. While the 2008 Buildable Lands Inventory and Analysis does quantify redevelopment potential in terms of the number of units anticipated to occur, it does not define geographically where these units ..........................................................................................................................................................,� page 36 Fort Collins, Colorado C L 4 R 1 Q M 0 CONTENTS • 1. UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES........................................1 2. THE CLARION TEAM..........................................................3 . Our Team Story....................................................................... 3 • Team Structure.......................................................................5 3. OUR PHILOSOPHY • A Strong Working Relationship with City Staff ................ 7 Clear Presentation of Ideas to,Support Decision-Making................................................................7 A Vigorous Focus on Implementation................................9 4. "BIG IDEAS".........................................................................11 1. A Sustainable Community................................................11 • 2. Authentic Community Engagement .............................15 3. How to Pay for What We Want......................................18 4. Focus on Key Issues.......................................................20 5. Planning for the Next Five to Twenty -Five Years, But With a Long -Term View..................................................21 6. Monitoring Progress and Success...............................23 5. OUR APPROACH ..................... Overall Approach and Process...........................................25 Approach to Plan Focused Issues....................................32 Sustainabilit 32 Land Use and Urban Design.........................................35 Transportation.................................................................41 •' Finance and Economic Vitality....................................49 Storm Water Management Strategy ..........................54 Final Work Products.............................................................57 6. KEY TEAM MEMBERS ..................................................... 59 Clarion Associates................................................................59 Fehr& Peers..........................................................................63 BrendleGroup........................................................................65 • Coley/Forrest, Inc.................................................................67 • Wenk Associates PlaceMatters......................................................................... 69 Interwest Consulting Group.................................................71 Urban Advantage..................................................................72 i7. SCHEDULE.........................................................................73 ................................................................................. ................................................................... C L A R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page i are likely to occur. It will be important to be able to distinguish between • those locations that are planned for significant infill and redevelopment • (e.g., the Mason Street Corridor) from others that may experience infill • due to low improvement to land value ratios and development pressures. • Those are areas that likely do not have policies in place to address infill, redevelopment, neighborhood conservation, and/or historic preservation. • Information on infill and redevelopment potential will need to be • weighed against that for "greenfield" development to aid the discussion on the GMA Boundary and on opportunities for small-scale industrial • and employment. • VISUALIZING CHANGE AND UNDERSTANDING IMPLICATIONS • OF CHOICES . ' Context -Sensitive Street Design Great streets are most often remembered for their doorways, not their _ driveways. While Fort Collins' transportation �,,, :� corridors provide • important mobility functions, they are also • -- - _ memorable public spaces _ that define the City. Our • clients appreciate Fehr & Peers' mix of traffic • engineering and context ' sensitive design, as • evidenced in our Urban • During Phase 2, we will work with the community to address appropriate Street Standards for the City of Aurora, work with • questions and understand choices and implications. Using the physical Denver on their Living • inventory as a foundation we will engage the community in a focused Streets Initiative, and work with the City of Los discussion about the various issues and opportunities identified for each Angeles on a new Street focus area to answer questions such as: What is an acceptable height or Classification & Benchmarking System. • overall scale of development? What aspects of an area's established character or historic significance need to be protected? Some of the specific topics are addressed below. 1. Infill and Redevelopment • Infill and redevelopment can be challenging— from both urban design and market feasibility perspectives. Fort Collins has done significant work already to address infill, most recently with the Refill Fort Collins • process completed three years ago. The report identified numerous • barriers to infill and redevelopment (both real and perceived) and • recommended solutions. Since then, the city has implemented a number �......................................................................................................................................................... • C L A R 1 O N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 37 • Discussions about Infill Clarion and other team members have extensive experience in developing the tools that are needed to foster infill and redevelopment in a variety of urban settings. Key questions to be addressed include: • How tall should future development be? • How will it relate to adjacent single family neighborhoods? • How will sustainable storm water and site design strategies be integrated? • How will the character of the streetscape change? of the recommendations. The City Plan update should build a on Refill Fort Collins successes, and expand beyond areas that have experienced infill and redevelopment (i.e., Downtown and the east and west -side neighborhoods near a Downtown, and planned corridors) to others that may also experience significant 0 infill and redevelopment over time (e.g., other major thoroughfares in Fort Collins). a In addition, small-scale neighborhood infill is also One option would be to seek preliminary input on "key choices" for each increasingly becoming an of the areas using the eNetwork. Based on that input, priorities could be issue, bringing with it a whole different set of identified and detailed visual simulations prepared b Urban Advantage P P ya questions to be addressed. to illustrate key points of discussion and to help "test" community (See Historic Preservation.) support for intensification in different areas of the community —for example, it may be helpful to demonstrate sequentially how the character a of the city's major thoroughfares, such as the Mason Street Corridor, will change over the next ten, twenty, or even fifty years. The primary a objective of this step in the process —regardless of the tools ultimately a used to help visualize change —will be to determine community preferences for each of the opportunity areas identified, to build a level of comfort with the community regarding the types of change that they can expect in the future, and to ultimately increase the level of predictability for residents, the development community, and the city when future infill a and redevelopment occurs. a 2. Greenfield Development and Growth Management Area (GMA) Boundary Choices a a The city may need to reevaluate its GMA Boundary and land use patterns at the edge as part of the process. As priority areas for growth are 0 identified, will the GMA Boundary need to be refined to support the city's land use and transportation objectives? It will be important to consider potential impacts and opportunities associated with the plans of neighboring communities and CSU, and to engage them in these discussions. 4 ...........................................................................................................................................................� page 38 Fort Collins, Colorado ( C L A R 1 0 N 3. Historic Preservation and Small -Scale Infill Choices • Fort Collins' pride in its historic resources and is clear —evidenced by the many carefully restored buildings in Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods and preservation of numerous historic sites around the city. Now the community is beginning to debate other resources only recently eligible for historic designation as historic (or soon to be eligible). Certain early to mid-century neighborhoods have experienced "scrape -offs", which has opened heated dialogue over whether historic preservation or infill is more sustainable. • • The City Plan update should help answer questions such as: Are these • neighborhoods significant to the community? Should the city help preserve their character with design standards or similar tools, even for those already in conservation districts? Or, does the small size and varied condition of the homes and large size of the lots present an opportunity • for neighborhood diversification through infill and redevelopment? . Answering these questions will help avoid future surprises —and debate — each time a development proposal or demolition permit request is . submitted. • 4. Locations for Small -Scale Industry and Employment • 1-h9dingsotientedtosireet 2- World integrated(IWwoM New businesses may be. smaller in scale and part 3•SharedpoiUng 4 - Pedestrion connection of neighborhood centers. 5.Sneetuape This diagram ` a- Seemedseketutirilies demonstrates • 1' M p illustrations for a • _ — — — neighborhoods center y • . with live/work and •� shared parking. 10 Arterial Street Frontage If the current state of our nation's economy is any indicator —the days of "big business" as the key driver of job growth has ended. Although Fort . Collins and other similar cities will likely continue to be home to some • notable major employers and manufacturers, few cities focus all of their • energy and resources at this end of the spectrum. Diversity has become . increasingly important in the types of companies a city seeks to attract, in the products manufactured, and diversity in the work force. In addition to retaining employment land, identifying appropriate locations for • small-scale industry and employment uses, home occupations, live/work- �,......................................................................................................................................................... • C L Q R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 39 CSU is an important partner for Fort Collins Some key questions to address are: How will the Main campus evolve and how should growth occur at its edges for a positive relationship with neighborhoods? How can travel to and from campus be enhanced? How will the Foothills Campus evolve? Role of Arts & Culture City Plan should also integrate the Arts and Culture Plan and other new ideas related to arts and culture. page 40 0 Q 0 type uses, and other emerging needs for land use throughout the city will serve as an incentive for creative start-up companies and green 4 industries. Aside from promoting a more stable economy for the city over time, these more evenly distributed employment opportunities will 4 help reduce VMT and commuting time for many residents, promoting a more sustainable community over all. 5. Role of Colorado State University Colorado State University has played and will continue to play a • paramount role in the city's physical, economic, and social growth. City Plan will need to consider and redefine its role and address steps the city • and CSU take together to ensure that future changes are positive for the • community overall. . 6. Role of Arts and Culture • - _ The city has spent significant time • iJ developing its Arts and Culture Plan as a guiding document for the community -wide efforts related to • - arts, culture, and science. The • Y _ significant role of arts and culture in • the City's economy, tourism industry, and overall quality of life are well documented by the plan. The City Plan update process will need to build on the work that has already been completed —integrating key concepts • with City Plan objectives and soliciting more focused input where • needed, such as at community gateways. . Testing Choices/Implications As we pinpoint particular choices and options for targeted areas in the community related to land use, infill and redevelopment, needs for targeted and diversified industry, emerging land uses, arts and culture, S and the role of open lands, we will also need to analyze the alternatives, painting the picture with indicators (e.g., transportation, fiscal, in • particular) and give the public a clear understanding of implications of • different choices. ..................................................................................................................... • Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 • • • LAND USE AND DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION • Throughout the planning effort, we • will discuss im implementation ideas for PIAN�jE P .•... _. _ Implementation Strategy land use and design, such as Clarion assisted the • n standards and enhanced design �V Cheyenne Metropolitan incentives, possible regula tory Organization with developing • amendments and updates, Cheyenne} q a robust implementation partnerships, capital improvements, t °"_' _" strategy during PlanCheyenne. The and programs. Implementation Plan won the National should not be a last step in the effort, � Burnham award for best for • but rather should be woven through Comprehensive Plan • the early phases. .;<<-._ ' in 2007. Transportation • • The update to the Transportation Plan will require a thorough and detailed process to confirm the vision, check in on existing conditions • and trends, evaluate future scenarios, and develop a list of projects and implementation actions. We have been through this process with many • other comparable cities and are confident that we can work together to complete those basic tasks in efficient and effective way with staff. While • most good firms can also do these things, Fehr & Peers has built our reputation on solving complex transportation challenges and developing • innovate yet practical solutions. We have already begun to think about how we might tackle some of those challenges in Fort Collins, especially • in light of your recently adopted plans and the changing Federal funding picture. Our initial thoughts and ideas are described below. • TRANSPORTATION SUSTAINABILITY • Our approach to sustainable transportation solutions is based on • integrated land use and transportation strategies that work to deliver. • sustainable climate, energy, and public health outcomes. Our research • and our practical experience with clients shows that the most successful • cities have found ways to: • ■ Integrate multimodal transportation with development patterns to reduce emissions • ■ Design transportation systems for minimal energy consumption, . and • ■ Plan living and travel environments that encourage physical • activity and public safety • • •.......................................................................................................................................................... • C L A R 1 Q N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 41 • • • • Each of these ideas is consistent with the • "Cool Tools" direction Fort Collins has set in previous • In our review of the action items from the planning efforts, yet many of the outcomes • previous Transportation Plan Update, it is clear have yet to be realized. One of the key that a number of the desired actions are directly • related to Fehr & Peers' specialized expertise. In challenges for sustainable transportation • addition to our expertise in integrated city planning is the need for new evaluation tools transportation and land use planning that is highlighted in the qualifications section, we will and new approaches that go well beyond the bring client proven solutions to Fort Collins from traditional emphasis on vehicular mobility and a wide range of projects that more directly congestion relief. . address these outstanding action items. Examples are included throughout this section of • the proposal. Fehr & Peers is a national leader in this area, and staff at the highest levels of leadership in • our firm is actively working on these questions with clients at multiple scales. At the Federal level, we are working with • EPA and ITE to examine climate impacts related to transportation and • the benefits that can be achieved through mixed use development • patterns. At the regional scale, we are working to refine regional models to increase sensitivity to walkable and bikeable design, provide improved • feedback for transit investments, and better report performance on measures beyond vehicular delay and volume to capacity ratios. At the • Smart Mobility corridor level, we are finding • Performance Measures that the traditional focus on Measuring progress effectively requires us to improving corridor • ask the right questions. Quality of Life Study Quality throughput or relieving • Fehr & Peers helped Denver's Regional �i'FP congestion is giving way to • Trans ortation District p �'" broader goals of economic • develop over 60 metrics to help evaluate the investment, highest and best hg , quality of life benefits to uses of land, improved urban the Denver region as a result of the ongoing design and placemaking, and • FasTracks investments. increased multimodal Building the baseline date established ished in 2006, _ accessibili . Even at the ty • we are updating and --«intersection Wwm7 level, we areannually monitor progress with RTD. At the level, working with communities to • state we recently helped CalTrans ��...„.,,, Y" "" better understand, visualize, • transition from their :; and quantify the operational Smart Mobility principles to the creation of �^ �,� ;o ,..�„w�...�4. and safe tradeoffs between �' practical tools and p _ ��""'" � � pedestrians, bicyclists, transit performance measures to be applied by Caltrans .... riders, and motorists as • and partner agencies. ---�--- roadway investments are • considered. • • • • ...........................................................................................................................................................• • page 42 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 O • • ENHANCED TRAVEL CORRIDORS • We see a need to broaden the conversation about these corridors to better • integrate the land use and economic development objectives for the Enhanced Travel Corridors. While each of the corridors is important to longer distance through trips, each also has nodes or segments that are • more dedicated to exchange and access. The locations with high potential for exchange and adjacent land use activity may have competing . objectives. We have developed evaluation frameworks and operational • analysis tools that capture these differences and expect that this approach could help the city address these important corridors both in terms of mobility and exchange. • ACCOUNTING FOR MULTIMODAL PROGRESS • Fort Collins is well known as a great bicycling and walking community with progressive policies that support these modes of travel. However, • most of the tracking and measurement of walking and bicycling activity is only taking place at the regional or city-wide level. This makes it difficult to understand where multimodal investments are actually having the biggest influence on increased walking and bicycling. We see the opportunity to bring better measurement tools and strategies to account for progress at the local or project level, ranging from formal count • programs to grassroots and internet-based approaches that generate content from a wide range of the people actually using the system. • LEVERAGING SHORT-TERM FEDERAL FUNDS • TIGER grants, ARRA funds, and the direction for the next TEA program • all have the potential to kick start existing projects and potentially accelerate others. We have been working with clients over the last weeks • and months to rapidly respond to these opportunities and can leverage this experience even in the context of a long range plan to identify and help the city respond to short term efforts that could support the long • range goals. PARTNERING WITH ADVOCATES Ideally, the transportation plan will result in hundreds if not thousands of • residents and employees that get excited about implementing projects and policy changes in the plan. We have successfully engaged these groups in our previous transportation plan efforts and found them to be • some of the best champions for the plan after adoption. They have great • social networks, ability to influence decision makers, and can help staff ......................................................................................................................................................... C L A is 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 43 maintain momentum and excitement for different action areas in the plan. In many cases, they can even provide volunteer workforces to improve trail connections, help with street maintenance, or donate time • to track progress via websites, blogs, and interactive maps. We see the • active and activist community in Fort Collins as a great partner with many shared interests and would seek to engage them early in the planning process. The following is a brief discussion of how we anticipate addressing transportation topics as part of the Plan update. Specific topics include Mobility and Access; Pedestrian Plan update; Master Street Plan update; Transportation CIP; and Transportation Implementation. MOBILITY AND ACCESS • Fort Collins has maintained a vision for mobility and access that is . proving to be both durable and sustainable as demographics, fuel prices, • and travel patterns are dramatically changing across the country and the • Front Range. Many communities are just now coming to see the value in multimodal transportation systems that Fort Collins has affirmed for many years. Regional Model Our first task in this area of Sensitivity The best planning Real -Time CQn,qept Evp[p@ti1bn, the Plan will be to facilitate a processes make technical PLACE3S community- wide discussion evaluation tools like regional models Workshop operator Participants ® on the city's established accessible to the public and decision makers. transportation vision in light r Fehr & Peers has Enhanced of current and emerging enhanced regional modeling tools that TransCAD —Model� transportation trends. This • improve sensitivity to ct`�1 step will confirm and or refine smart growth and increase accessibility to Results the community vision for the modeling process for transportation. Our team will • the public. Examples include Smart Growth accomplish this in multiple venues and in concert with our broader • OD) model enhancements in Boise, Idaho, discussions around land use and sustairiability. We will bring national • maintenance and updates experts from within the firm and will have access to established partners to the Stapleton Subarea in the academic community such as Reid Ewing (University of Utah), model in Denver, development of the Steve Winkelman (Center for Clean Air Policy), and Robert Cervero O largest multimodal VISSIM model in the state for the (University of California Berkeley). p Downtown Multimodal • Access Plan in Denver, The second task in the mobility and access portion of the scope will be to and through application of an integrated land use work with city staff to refine the transportation planning tools and and transportation model metrics. Building on the input from the community on the vision and for the 93,000 acre Kennecott Land project in desired transportation future, we will refine the current mobility Utah. ......................................................................................................................................................� • page 44 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 N e performance measures. We see a need for better integration between Fort Collins' climate action, mobility, and sustainability measures and a specific need to address the VMT metric that is consistently not being • met. We also anticipate the need to refine the transportation planning • tools to increase their usefulness in evaluating future scenarios. Accordingly, we will work with city staff to develop a set of regional travel model refinements that increase the sensitivity of this critical • planning tool to the land use and sustainable transportation choices the • community will support. Our modeling experts will work with the city and the NFRMPO to determine the level of refinement needed for planning purposes and to meet federal requirements for air quality conformity and funding • considerations. Once we have a general transportation vision and a refined set of tools and _ performance measures, we will I Complete Streets While Fehr & Peers has work in close coordination worked on multimodal with the land use planning I P g solutions for many years, we are also partners in process to develop multimodal t the national Complete transportation systems that _,.j Streets Coalition and have published much of our would support land use, ;` previous work under this • environmental, and potential new umbrella. When the Rocky Mountain Land Use v funding scenarios. We have F " sought to Institute development new model • developed an interactive and Sustainable Development • transparent evaluation and Code, they invited Fehr & Peers to author this testing processes that provide chapter, which outlines . feedback to the community relative performance of alternatives. This y on reP principles, measures, and strategies for Complete new transportation planning paradigm has been applied successfully in Streets implementation. . our prior Blueprint planning projects and represents an improvement on The Complete Street tools we will bring can be the traditional linear planning process by establishing an iterative process applied to address street of refinement toward a preferred integrated land use and transportation design, maintenance priorities, plan. interdepartmental coordination, and mode • specific policies. PEDESTRIAN PLAN UPDATE • Over the last decade Fort Collins has been recognized for its leadership role in pedestrian planning and particularly for its pedestrian level of service methodology. Since this pioneering effort, many other • communities have innovated and the 2010 Highway Capacity Manual is • preparing to incorporate a new multimodal level of service methodology. • Fehr & Peers has been field-testing this new methodology and working directly with the Transportation Research Board on refinements to the methods used. In addition, we have been working with communities on ......................................................................................................................................................... C L A R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 45 the Front Range to select the best available technical approaches to • measuring pedestrian environments and service levels. Pedestrian Safety Beyond these technical The best safety programs protect the most innovations, one of the most . vulnerable users of the important updates to the current transportation system. We have implemented this pedestrian plan should be a better idea in the Denver A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR CONDUCTING understanding of the existing and • Neighborhood Traffic Management Program PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ASSESSMENTS potential demand for walking in • (NTMP) and recently completed work with the PDRCAL IrORNIACITIES Fort Collins. The first step in the Office of Traffic Safety for process will be working P g with the the State of California to community through each of our develop an award winning technical guide for public engagement methods to Pedestrian Safety Audits WA'i CH understand pedestrian needs (PSAs). The guide incorporates best across the city. In addition, we • practices in pedestrian safety engineering, T PEDESTRIANS will strengthen this outreach effort planning, and policy, and with our GIS-based Pedestrian is being implemented in 18 California cities over ro Index, a proprietary technique to P P rY q the next two years. Fehr identify areas of the city with the highest potential for walking and most & Peers staff is leading these discussions critical needs in terms of pedestrian infrastructure. S nationally with our engineers and planners More than most other areas of the transportation plan, this element will serving as current President of Association benefit from Fehr & Peers' specialized expertise in multimodal and of Pedestrian & Bicycle Planners and Chair of the pedestrian planning. We are confident that this plan has the potential to • ITE Pedestrian and Bicycle again provide a national model for pedestrian planning and technical Council, and authors of 2009 Transportation analysis. Outcomes in terms of project priorities and policy changes Y P J P P Y g Planning Handbook from this process will be incorporated into the overall implementation Chapter on Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning. strategy and the CIP. Beyond these technical innovations, one of the most • important updates to the current pedestrian plan should be a better understanding of the existing and potential demand for walking in Fort Collins. TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN • Our approach to project prioritization will begin with a presentation to the core project team at the city on CIP evaluation strategies that incorporate multiple objectives across multiple modes. Our clients often find this to be a challenging area to shift policy given the political nature • of funding decisions, and we find it helpful to bring precedents from . other jurisdictions with similar goals and objectives. While we will • present alternative approaches to the prioritization process, we will • ultimately look to the city for leadership in this area. With the desired approach in place, we will work in close coordination with the team to .......................................................................................................................................................... i page 46 Fort Collins, Colorado C L 4 R 1 0 N s • 8. GENERAL COST ESTIMATE...........................................75 Introduction...............................................................:............75 Opportunities for Cost-Savings.........................................76 General Cost Estimate.........................................................76 9. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS 10. RESUMES • • s • • S • • s • • • • • • • • • • • • ......................................................................................................................................................• • page ii Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 wexpand and update the list of potential funding sources and expect to • develop a healthy list of projects to support a multimodal transportation • system with associated estimates of cost. However, in many cases, projects that support one mode of travel may work at cross purposes to improvements for another mode. In other 0 cases, combined projects may result in benefits to multiple modes of • travel and create synergies and increased value. We will work with city 0 staff to evaluate the candidate project list in light of the selected prioritization approach and also consider the specific objectives for • enhanced travel corridors, reinvestment or infill priorities, and the 10 context of broader regional connections. 0 Bicycle and Pedestrian • . Demand Index As bicycle and pedestrian planning specialists, we understand the factors that influence walking • and bicycling. Our bicycle and pedestrian plans are based on an in-depth GIS r + modeling process, which results in an Index that • ` forecasts the latent demand for bicycling and • 1 walking. Additionally, we bring relevant experience - ` in Fort Collins with the South College Bicycle ` Lane Project and bicycle planning for comparable • cities like Davis, CA. This expertise will help Fort . Collins allocate limited resources carefully and invest in projects and programs that will have the highest value to the community. MASTER STREET PLAN UPDATE • The Master Street Plan serves as one of the primary implementation tools • for the transportation plan through its link to Federal and State funding, the development review process, the nexus between fees and impacts, and its expression of the overarching goals for transportation. We expect that • the preferred land use and transportation future may require adjustments • to the MSP to bring the future street network into closer alignment with 0 the community's long term vision. Along with the city's vision for future • development, the recently adopted plans for surrounding communities • • 01 .................................................................................... ..................................................................... • C L A R f Q M I Fort Collins, Colorado page 47 0 and the Transfort Strategic Plan will be considered as we develop a series of recommended amendments to the MSP. • A TRANSPORTATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Climate and With the existing Transportation Fehr & Peers is the — Transportation Plan, the city " staff at forefront of• has each of the major transportation and NG transportation implementation climate discussion in the West. We have applied COUP tools in lace to continue P our expertise with RTD in working toward the desired Q Denver to quantify Air Quality Benefits transportation future. Our 0 associated with Station Area Planning, served on update to the plan will inform 4 advisory panels, for the ,3 and potentially redirect California Transportation priorities and adjust methods, O Commission and the California Air Resources but we expect that the existing Federal, State, and local transportation O Board, and co-authored Uli's Growing Cooler: improvement programs will remain in place and that the majority of the O Evidence on Urban implementation actions will be in the context of these programs. O Development and Climate Change. Our staff is also Leading a collaborative In addition to expected refinements, we will consider the need for new effort by EPA and Institute of Transportation policies and programs to better integrate performance measurement, Engineers (ITE) on Travel Demand Management (TDM) programs, and local organizations O improved methods of accounting for Smart that facilitate multimodal travel from the advocacy perspective such as O Growth (via 6D's) in traffic Bike Fort Collins and the public health community. Fort Collins has an impact studies for mixed used development. This active and passionate community that we see as an underutilized social O unparalleled expertise will network and with great potential to for low cost implementation O help Fort Collins critically evaluate the interactions, assistance. We will work within the implementation process to not onl P P Y • options, and emerging develop a specific set of actions, responsibilities, and timelines, but also • technical and policy responses available to broader range of transportation metrics to account for progress toward reduce transportation the vision. emissions. • ....................................................................................................................................................... - 4 • page 48 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A e 1 0 N 0 Finance and Economic Vitality "How • Key Features of Our Approach; We Pay for The following is a brief discussion of how What we Want" • we anticipate addressing fiscal and ■ Start early; engage throughout the process. economic issues. Our approach responds to ■ Integrate City's innovative finance practices. • the following questions: g q ■ Collaborate with staff to provide quantitative foundation. ■ Focus on key revenue and expenditure Baseline: variables with big impacts; sensitivity analysis. • ■ Describe direct relationships between long - How can we pay for what we need now? term vision ideas and potential financial . impacts. (Fiscal Notes) • Anticipated Future: ■ Introduce directly relevant innovative tools and practices. • ■ Be real; describe needed financial actions to • How will our needs change under maintain as well as innovate. future anticipated trend conditions? ■ Test community support for new financial ideas and continually refine recommendations. What will we need to implement Result: Financial tools and practices that match our City Plan / Transportation Plan key land use, economic development, and • vision? What are the choices? transportation recommendations. • ' How can we pay for what we will • need and want? Unanticipated Future: • How can we achieve fiscal sustainability regardless of the rate, path or type of future growth? • What are we willing to pay for? For discussion purposes, we have broken the proposed approach into • three broad components: evaluate baseline conditions, perform analysis, • and identify outcomes for discussion and feedback. These are illustrated • and discussed below. Fiscal Sustainability Analysis Baseline Conditions Type of Analysis Outcomes Financial State of Brainstorming Financial Strategies the City Structural and Cyclical Recommendations Revenues Implementation ■ Expenditure Considerations ■ Fiscal Notes ■ Best Practices and Benchmarks ■ Fort Collins Financial Policies ■ Financial Futures and Choices Community Outreach / Feedback s ......................................................................................................................................................... C L A R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 49 FINANCE 1. Baseline Conditions: Financial State of the City Working closely with city staff, a Financial State of the City working • paper will take a long but broad view of financial conditions, factors and considerations relative to a goal of fiscal sustainability. The current research that underlies the 2008 Fiscal Notes Community Scorecard provides context and background for this piece. More •We suggest preparing a series of free-standing "fiscal notes" that describe the possible City specifically, it will highlight revenue • revenue and expenditure consequences of issues conditions and historic trends, including that arise through the • as we proceed planning the sensitivity to key financial drivers such process. Some potential topics might include: infill development and redevelopment, more as sales and use tax, critical expenditure • compact development, housing affordability, considerations, the capacity of the city to • changing connectivity (vehicles, bicycles, social finance capital improvements, unfunded media), specific economic initiatives, low -impact i development.. Fiscal notes might also explore and underfunded capital needs, financial • potential, innovative steps to insure fiscal drivers that might enhance or erode future sustainability if these ideas become more • prominent, and the need for additional financial conditions, and current practices information. The topics for fiscal notes may arise that work well and practices that need at anytime during the planning process. Some attention. The baseline conditions working fiscal notes may be drafted by the consulting g team; other notes might be drafted by interested paper will also give shape to how we want • and available City staff. to target the Best Practices analyses, described below. 2. Structural and Cyclical Revenue Considerations • During Phase 2 of the Plan Update, we will explore the potential impact of anticipated trend conditions that are different from current conditions and also potential revenue implications from new concepts. For example, we will consider the financial implication of changing demographics, the • city's current dependence on sales tax revenues and their changing . relationship to personal income, revenue sources that may be volatile or • growth dependent, the incidence of taxes on lower income and fixed income households and key businesses, tax and a larger emphasis on redevelopment and revitalization rather than greenfield growth. We • anticipate that city staff will provide substantial support in developing . baseline conditions and trend projections; our task will be to identify and help quantify new structural and cyclical revenue considerations. • 3. Expenditure Considerations . We will evaluate the potential impacts of anticipated trends and new ideas on future capital, operations and maintenance expenditures. With .......................................................................................................................................................... page 50 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 city staff and our consulting team, we will identify what types of •I expenditures might be new or intensify in importance relative to the past. For example, infill redevelopment may intensify the need to expand or • repair infrastructure in aging portions of the city. Low -impact • development might lessen the need for some capital improvements. Changing demographics might trigger the need for new types of health or leisure services. We will evaluate the expenditure considerations that • may have a significant future impact or may be different from current • conditions or may be needed to implement a City Plan or Transportation • Plan idea. 4. Best Practices & Benchmarks Once we know the key financial issues to target, we will prepare • information regarding best practices not only from a selection of peer cities and other Front Range cities, but nationally. We will also Sbenchmark key data from other Front Range cities. • 5. Financial Policies and Practices In this task, we will evaluate current city financial policies and practices against a number of criteria and objectives. For example, we would: • ■ understand how current policies and practices might be impacted by or impact anticipated trends; • ■ explore whether policies and practices support or interfere with planned City Plan, Transportation Plan and economic development plan objectives; • ■ evaluate whether city taxes and fees provide incentives or • constraints relative to desired types of development, such as infill • and low -impact projects and desired types of new businesses; • and ■ describe the equity and incidence of policies and practices. SIf current policies and practices are not in sync with desired objectives, • then we will use the best practices analysis and our substantial background resources to recommend new policies and practices. As part of this thought process, we will consolidate new and innovative revenue enhancing and expenditure reducing ideas for the community to . consider. Some examples that we look forward to exploring are: • ■ new methods of cost efficiency; ......................................................................................................................................................... C L A is 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 51 ® new or expanded use of revenue sources; ® new types of public private partnerships; and ® incentives and constraints that align with City Plan and Transportation Plan objectives. • • 6. Financial Futures and Choices Jobs/Housing Balance This is the task that brings together all of the issues and considerations • The City currently maintains a healthy jobs P highlight explored in prior financial tasks. It will hi hli ht future revenue and P • housing balance of within its Urban Growth expenditures trends that need attention, suggest funding choices and • Boundary. The recent expenditure approaches. It may include alternative forecasts that stress P PP Y � vacant Buildable Lands Analysis shows that the test assumptions so that we can measure fiscal sustainability under • build -out jobs and varying rates and types of growth. The level of quantitative detail will be housing is also trending dependent on the availability of city staff. This might also include • towards a healthy balance as well. It will be construction of a fiscal impact or cost recovery model so the quantitative • important to assure that the Plan updates sustain implications of potential outcomes can be tested. We can build a model and reinforce this trend. cost-effectively if staff can provide research support. Because an additional • 7,000 housing units and S,l 00 jobs are expected 7. Strategy to Move Forward • in redevelopment areas, an important • consideration of this With substantial public feedback, this step will summarize financial update will be to facilitate objectives, directions and policy changes that will bolster fiscal redevelopment. sustainability and match up with key land use, economic, and • transportation objectives in other portions of the City Plan and Transportation Plan. • ECONOMIC VITALITY / ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY • The Economic Vitality and Sustainability Action Group (EVSAG) has provided an excellent framework for the city's pursuit of economic vitality and sustainability. • • Fort Collins has Model The EVSAG defines economic Sustainable Businesses like New Belgium a vitality as "the community's • Economic Sustainability capacity to be economically focuses on economic activity that enables a - competitive, resilient and attractive • community to provide jobs and business r i" to private and public enterprise." development opportunities in a "Economic sustainability" from a manner that does not degrade the environment city perspective is slightly broader. ty p P g Y and compromise the It focuses on economic activity that enables a community to provide jobs • ability of future generations to meet their and business development opportunities in a manner that does not s needs. degrade the environment and does not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs. .......................................................................................................................................................... • page 52 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 � The city has completed substantial background analyses in support of its • economic vitality objectives, including the EVSAG Report and • Recommendations, its Strategic Employment Opportunities Report, the • Mason Corridor Economic Analysis, the Report on Redevelopment Policies, Strategies, and Future Directions, its 2008 Buildable Lands and . Capacity Analysis, and the Priority Affordable Housing Needs and Strategies Report (now being updated). Each document provides a • quality foundation that we will use as we weave the city's economic • vitality objectives into the City Plan / Transportation Plan update. The RFP outlines a number of issues that intersect with economic vitality and economic sustainability. This following outlines how we propose to • address each of these issues within the Plan update context. 8. Economic Vitality Objectives In this task, we will consolidate and incorporate the city's economic • vitality objectives into the Plan updates. As we focus on new emerging issues for the next 25 years, we will identify those that have an economic vitality component and work with city staff to refresh its economic vitality objectives. 9. Economic Vitality and Fiscal Sustainability We will analyze the relationship between economic vitality objectives and • fiscal sustainability objectives. Where there are inconsistencies, we will • bring these to the surface for discussion within the Plan update process. 10. Redevelopment • We will place an intensified emphasis on redevelopment and revitalization because redevelopment reinforces sustainability and Fort Collins' capacity to expand is constrained. It is important to establish a • platform where redevelopment is encouraged and supported. We will I CSU Relationship also consider evaluate the need for infrastructure in potential The relationship between • redevelopment areas. The relationship between infrastructure upgrades the City and CSU cannot be understated. CSU is a and enhancement and redevelopment is vital. defining hallmark of the • City, a primary source of jobs, a major • We will also evaluate whether there are financial and other policy transportation influence, constraints that may hamper redevelo ment. One question to pursue is Y P P q P and a generator of both City revenue and City whether the current fee and exaction requirements should be rebalanced service needs. We to integrate since some redevelopment might not require new infrastructure. propose the influence of CSU into each component of the City Plan and Transportation Plan update. ......................................................................................................................................................... 0 C L Q R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 53 11. Targeted Economic Generators • Our analysis will carefully consider the land use requirements of desired • economic developments such as small businesses, targeted industry companies, uniquely Fort Collins companies, and new potential economic drivers. Since Fort Collins will focus more heavily on growing from within rather than expanding its boundaries, it is important to be certain that new and desirable business opportunities have a place to • locate and grow. • Storm Water Management Strategy • Landscape patterns defined by the natural flow of rainfall give form to one of the primary frameworks of the land and the city. In the past, rainfall -usually defined as storm water -has been seen as a liability and a hazard, something to be disposed of and feared. One of the primary • beliefs of our team is that perceptions of rainfall as a liability and a hazard • can be transformed to consider rainfall as a resource, and a primary • building block for the vision of Fort Collins into the next century. • Integrating Stormwater and Until concerns over nonpoint • Recreation Wenk Associates led a n source pollution mandated team of project engineers and '' treatment of smaller volumes ecologists to prepare of storm water in the 1980s, an integrated storm - concerns for urban storm water framework and park and open space , water management were • plan for a 90 acre limited to controlling redevelopment site in central Minneapolis. ; flooding, usually in • In collaboration with subsurface piped systems. In the city's Public Works • Department, the team response to concerns over nonpoint source pollution, smaller storms are daylighted an existing stream within the now typically captured and treated to remove pollutants, as well as more project area, and traditional conveyance and storage of large storms. Federal mandates to routed historic storm sewers through water treat for urban pollutants have caused a gradual transformation of the p • quality treatment. The storm water system subsurface system to more environmentally responsible standards and gave form to practices for storm water management. Even when considering e p g the •neighborhood parks environmental benefits of management for storm water pollutants, and a parkway that serve as the heart of design efforts often fail to fully realize the potential of storm water • the mixed use, mixed systems that are more fully integrated into the urban fabric. • density community. In contrast to traditional piped systems, contemporary approaches to storm water management often emphasize the creation of a surface system that serves multiple functions. When planned properly, enlightened thinking regarding storm water can serve to integrate natural ...................................................................... .................................................................................... page 54 Fort Collins, Colorado C L 4 R 1 0 N n L-A and urban systems to create an urban fabric that is one of the primary EPA Low -Impact • building blocks in creating a Sense of Place, and a sustainable Development/Green • environment that is closely connected to the rhythms of nature -in which Infrastructure Audit Tool Clarion Associates • to live, work, and play. Planned properly they can: was retained by the Smart Growth Office of the. United States Environmental Protection ' sustain landscapes that are unique to this region that provide Agency to assist in the valuable recreational, habitat, and open space values without the development of a • use of potable water; comprehensive Low - Impact Development • ■ inspire the creation of new park types in more densely developed Audit Tool for use in • areas of the city; and assessing local storm water management and • ' result in a higher return on public investment through the water quality protection programs. The U.S. EPA • multiple use of publicly owned lands and storm water facilities. and several states are encouraging local Updating of the City Plan provides an opportunity to explore enlightened governments to use low - impact development and • approaches to storm water management. Although Low Impact green infrastructure approaches to storm • Development (LID) approaches are widely seen as a solution to water management and contemporary storm water management issues, they can present improving water quality as an alternative to "gray" significant challenges when applied to more densely developed traditional community types, especially in redeveloping areas of the city where infrastructure involving pipes, concrete, and • higher densities in more urban development patterns are desired. "hard" solutions. These • Essentially, many LID strategies discourage density. As part of our alternative tools include, among others, use of approach, we propose to: open space and bioswales • for infiltration of storm • ` water, pervious pavement, tree identify a broader range of storm water management strategies • that expand upon typical LID approaches to consider planning protection, and clustered, mixed -use developments • and urban design goals even in the densest parts of the city. We to reduce impervious surfaces. • anticipate developing specific strategies and prototypical BMPs • for redevelopment areas and infill sites where higher densities are desirable, and more densely developed greenfield areas in addition to lower density areas where traditional LID. approaches • are more appropriate. • ■ Identify innovative planning approaches and ordinances from • other cities that meet storm water management requirements through nontraditional means. For example, the city of San Jose, California incorporates a "cash -in lieu -of' approach to meeting storm water requirements (considering infill and denser • development itself to be a BMP), resulting in consolidated facilities that contribute to the cities open space system. Developing an appropriate storm water strategy and standards suggest an effort paralleling work of other disciplines on the planning team. We .......................................................................................................................................................... C L, A R 1 Q M I Fort Collins, Colorado page 55 • envision an iterative process where storm water requirements inform development types, and vice versa. Strategies and guidelines will be built upon an understanding of the current city standards and practices, as • well as a broader vision for what the city might be in the future. The • process includes: START UP AND RESEARCH Conduct an audit of existing storm water standards, guidelines, and practices as part of the initial research phase. We intend to work closely with public Works staff to evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness • of current practices based on their direct experience, as well as national • trends and research. • Conduct an audit of the public's opinion as to what the character of the city's landscape should be. For example, what role should natural areas • play in giving form to the city? Are nontraditional park types acceptable- • if so, where? ALTERNATIVES DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION Prepare alternative scenarios for development patterns that range from greenfields to infill and redevelopment. The scenarios will integrate alternative approaches to storm water management and parks, • transportation and mobility, and land -use types and patterns. • Development patterns will be supplemented by a broader, visionary, view • of what the city should be as an integrated whole of districts in neighborhoods. We will prepare a preliminary pattern book of storm water concepts and • facility types that address issues of stream erosion, water quality treatment, and flood control. The pattern book will describe approaches that integrate parks, open space and habitat into the full range of development types proposed as part of the planning process. Our goal is • to develop storm water facilities -and a citywide framework -as part of a • broader strategy that defines the cities civic character would. . Collaborate on innovative ordinances and finance strategies that support a regulatory and finance framework that promote storm water facilities . and both public and private realms. . .......................................................................................................................................................... .� page 56 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 i' • • 1. UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES 0 Fort Collins 1 Guiding Fort Collins' transformation from its roots as a CITY PLAN 0 small city, to a major urban center recognized nationally • for its high quality of life and innovation, while still City Plans app oac�h to . retaining the city's desirable characteristics, is one of the the city's structure, as defined by its is i fundamental tenets of City Plan. neighborhoods, corridors, districts, and edges, is a • strong organizing foundation that is now Ben Herman, our project team's leader, worked closely with Joe Frank emulated by many cities across the country. and other key city staff in establishing a new way of thinking about the • city, based on then -new and emerging concepts of urbanism. While City Plan's direction and policies have stood the test of time, and many positive effects are now evident from its vision, much has changed Sin the city, region, and nation since that time. We now need to revisit the •', plans to ensure that they meet current and future needs, while keeping intact the basic principles that have contributed its success. City Plan as it stands today sets forth a vision that is still sound, and few could argue that Fort Collins is not a stronger and better city today than it was in 1997. But new challenges and opportunities now await us, and we are committed to preparing a new City Plan and Transportation Plan that will serve us well into the future. Key issues to be addressed in during the process include: • • Identifying and addressing the forces and trends that will shape the city's future; • Sustainability and stewardship of the community's social, environmental, and economic assets; Addressing the long-term capacity of the city to meet its financial responsibilities; and • : ■ Developing better ways to monitor progress and make ongoing . adjustments as needed to achieve the community's goals. ................................. ............................................................................................................... C L A R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 1 i FINAL STRATEGIES AND GUIDELINES Prepare final strategies and guidelines that are compatible with financial and regulatory structures, but support a full range of development • patterns in densities that will represent the future of Fort Collins. Final Work Products • It is a given that all of our work products must be interesting, • understandable, highly visual and appealing, and most of all be meaningful and engaging to the public. We understand that there will be a need to produce two distinct documents - City Plan and the • Transportation Master Plan — but we also believe that there are • opportunities for a more integrated web -based product. • The city generally has a continuous improvement quality model already in place., but we believe that City Plan Generation 3 can evolve to a more • useful tool for decision -making by creating stronger links between • monitoring tools, ongoing plan refinements and policy adjustments, and • implementation. An Integrated Model • Approach The diagram illustrates • our view of how an integrated final product could work to support the • City's future decision - lob, making processes, by • linking together its plans and policies (Plan) and its • actions (Do) with a continuous monitoring •Vision, process (Check), leading Communityto continuous, ongoing Dreamsimprovements to policies Shapedand actions in response. FutureTrends The Vision in the center is the link that ties together • the parts of the process • through a shared set of vertically -integrated • common values. .......................................................................................................................................................... • C L Q R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 57 Fort Collins is clearly in a leading role as an innovator in many ways, but what appears to be missing is a "common thread" that links the city's S efforts together. Examples of how this approach could benefit the city's • decision -making process through a stronger linkage between policy, • progress, and success include: 13 Better alignment between development decisions and long-range goals: ® Stronger connections between sustainability goals,. plan policies, • and Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) Key Results objectives; • ® Closer alignment between monitoring processes and procedures • and city sustainability objectives; and • ® Better information to the community on how the city is doing in • achieving goals. Furthermore, we recognize that the products of this effort must still serve • the city's needs in conventional ways — providing criteria for review of • development projects, guiding decisions on capital expenditures, provide • access to plan elements, etc. — but we believe that the city can become a national leader in a web -based planning portal. i .......................................................................................................................................................... • page 58 Fort Collins, Colorado ( C L A R 1 0 • • • • 6. KEY TEAM MEMBERS • • • Our core team is comprised of six firms: Clarion Associates, Fehr & • Peers, Brendle Group, Coley/Forrest, Inc., Wenk Associates, and • P1aceMatters. Following is a brief description of each of firm and their key team members. Clarion Associates • Clarion Associates is a national land -use consulting firm with offices in What Sets Clarion Apart? • Denver, Fort Collins, and Carbondale, Colorado, and Chapel Hill, North Clarion is most unique from our competitors in • Carolina; and affiliate offices in Chicago, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati. that planning is our • Our firm is small and nimble, yet nationally -known as leaders for our primary service area and we constantly renew our work with local governments on their planning efforts. Since our skills and knowledge of best practices in the founding in 1992, the firm has developed expertise in a broad range of public sector planning • planning areas, including: arena. We focus almost • entirely on planning, growth management, plan • • Community and regional plans; implementation, and • ■ Downtown and redevelopment plans; sustainability. • ■ Sustainable community plans and codes; • Zoning codes, development and design standards and guidelines; • Growth management strategies for cities and regions; • Web -based plans and planning processes; • • Citizen participation strategies, including workshops, public • meetings, and other forms of community outreach; and • ■ Plan implementation strategies. • KEY TEAM MEMBERS • The following Clarion personnel will serve as key members of the project team, supported by other staff. • • Benjamin A. Herman, FAICP, is a Principal in Clarion's Fort Collins office, and leads the firm's • nationwide planning practice. He has been a partner of Clarion Associates for 10 years and has more than 30 • years of national and international experience in all ��' • aspects of planning. Mr. Herman is a highly • experienced planner with superior technical, • administrative, leadership, and management skills. He • • •,......................................................................................................................................................... • C L A R 1 O N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 59 • specializes in complex, multi -disciplinary planning studies, and has extensive experience in community, regional, corridor, and strategies; downtown plans; and regional growth management strategies. • Throughout his career, he has emphasized a commitment to excellence, • innovation and creative thinking, and consensus building. He has been • responsible for managing and conducting complex, multidisciplinary assignments for private and public sector clients throughout Colorado, • including the initial preparation of the Fort Collins City Plan; regional planning efforts including the I-25 Corridor Plan; the Plan for the Region • Between Loveland and Fort Collins; the Regional Growth Management • Strategy; and is currently responsible for the land use and TOD aspects of the North I-25 EIS. Other planning experience in Fort Collins includes the Downtown Civic Center Master Plan; Subarea Plans for Mountain • Vista, Northside Neighborhoods, and the Northwest Area; and the original plan for the Mason Street Corridor. Recent planning experience • includes the City of Commerce City, Colorado Comprehensive Plan; • Sheridan, Wyoming Comprehensive Plan and Main Street Revitalization • Initiative; a Strategic Development Plan for Oklahoma City's eight -mile river corridor; and a Comprehensive Plan for Boise, Idaho. Mr. Herman will serve as overall Project Director for the effort. • Lesli Kunkle Ellis, AICP, Clarion Principal, is a • planner and licensed landscape architect with over fifteen years of experience in land use planning and public participation, including almost 9 years at Clarion Associates. Her experience includes managing local and regional comprehensive plans, presenting planning • futures, choices, and trade-offs, integrating public involvement and facilitating events, and developing strategic implementation actions, including preparing codes. As a former senior county planner for Santa Fe County, New Mexico, she has also completed and is involved in planning projects in . Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, and Nevada since joining . Clarion. She most recently is involved in managing the Commerce City . and Wheat Ridge, Colorado Comprehensive Plans as well as the award - winning PlanCheyenne. Ms. Ellis has experience managing projects for cities as well as rural regions, strategically and efficiently managing sub- . consultants, and collaborating with client managers and local officials . and citizen groups. . .......................................................................................................................................................... • page 60 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 Christopher Duerksen is managing director of Clarion Our Sustainable • Associates. He has represented local governments, Development Code nonprofits, and the private sector in a variety of land- ' "Guru" Chris Duerksen is . use and zoning matters and specializes in development recognized as one of the a code revisions, growth management planning, historic / /��. leaders the nascent sustainable development preservation, natural resource and scenic area code movement. His protection strategies, airport -area development, and - P g P P ground breaking discussion of the concept ® market development strategies. He has authored many books and articles recently appeared in a A on land use and conservation issues, including Nature -Friendly recent issue of Planning magazine under the title, O Communities, Takings Law in Plain English, Aesthetics, Community "Saving the World Through Zoning: The A Character, and the Law, and True West: Authentic Development Patterns Sustainable Community Development Code." for Small Towns and Rural Areas, and speaks extensively across the AUnited States on those subjects. He is chairman of the board of the eRocky Mountain Land Use Institute where he directs the institute's model sustainable community development code project. He is currently working with the cities of Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and A Henderson, Nevada to integrate sustainable development concepts into their land use codes and development ordinances. OMatthew Goebel, AICP, is a vice president of Clarion ® Associates. He works principally in the areas of 0 planning and zoning, growth management, and 11L historic preservation. His numerous projects have included development codes and growthV". ��management plans for a variety of large and small ® jurisdictions around the country. Currently he is managing the firm's Awork rewriting the codes for Arlington and Irving, Texas, and Sacramento County, California. Other clients have included Pasadena, 0 California; Austin and Rowlett, Texas; Oro Valley, Arizona, Jackson OCounty, Oregon; Santa Fe and Silver City, New Mexico; Englewood, OColorado; Cary and Apex, North Carolina; Greenville, South Carolina; ODetroit, Michigan; and Dodge County, Wisconsin. Mr. Goebel also is co- author of Aesthetics, Community Character, and the Law, published by the American Planning Association, and also was principal author of a A study of the regulatory barriers to affordable housing in Colorado, which won a statewide award from the Colorado chapter of the American Planning Association. ODarcie White, AICP is a Principal in Clarion's Denver ® and Fort Collins offices. She is a planner and landscape Oarchitect with over 13 years of professional experience ® in land use planning, urban design, public outreach, A Q .................................................................................................................................................. ... C L A R 1 Q N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 61 A 0 • 0 and GIS mapping and analysis. During her ten years with Clarion she has gained extensive experience working with communities throughout the west and across the country on comprehensive plans, downtown plans and strategies, and the creation of design standards and guidelines. Many of her projects focus on design and policy issues as they relate to downtown revitalization areas, infill and redevelopment and transit- oriented development. On many of these planning efforts (Carson City o Downtown Mixed -Use District, Sparks TOD Design Manauls, Wells Avenue Neighborhood Plan and Design Standards, Henderson Boulder Highway Investment Strategy and Mixed -Use District) she has also been • been responsible for the development of design standards and/or zoning to implement key aspects of the plan concurrent with or immediately following adoption. Shelby Sommer, LEED AP, is a planner with four years of professional experience in community and neighborhood level land use planning, GIS, and community development. She has been involved with a variety of planning projects, from neighborhood plans to community -wide master plans. She has experience 10 in facilitation, community visioning exercises, GIS- based planning inventories and analyses, and the creation of illustrations, maps, and other visual support. Prior to joining Clarion, Shelby worked for the City of Fort Collins Current Planning department. Shelby serves on the City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places Advisory Board. Ms. Sommer will assist with GIS mapping, events preparation, and document • preparation. o A Better Way to Zone Don Elliott, FAICP, is a Senior Consultant with o Don is the author of the recent book, A Better Way Clarion Associates. Mr. Elliott's practice focuses on to Zone: Ten Principles to land planning, zoning, and international land and Create More Livable Cities. urban development issues. He is a Fellow of the 91 P American Institute of Certified Planners, a past national No chairman of the Planning and Law Division of the American Planning Association, a past president of the Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association, a past member • of the Amicus Curiae Committee and the National Policy Committee of the American Planning Association, and a member of the American, • Colorado, and Denver Bar Associations. 10 Is .......................................................................................................................................................� page 62 Fort Collins, Colorado C L • R 1 0 N 0 0 0 0 O Dr. Arthur C. Nelson, FAICP, is Presidential Special Advisor on O Professor of City & Metropolitan Planning at the Trends Chris Nelson of the Universityof Utah where he is also Director of the Metropolitan Research 0 Metropolitan Research Center, and Co -Director of the Center will serve as a o Master of Real Estate Development P program, both of special advisor to the team on long-term trends. which he founded. For the past thirty years, Dr.� oNelson has conducted pioneering research in growth ® management, urban containment, public facility finance, economic development, and metropolitan development patterns. He has written nearly 20 books and more than 300 other works. Dr. Nelson's current ® work focuses on how demographic, economics, and housing preference ochoices will reshape America's metropolitan areas over the next generation. oNumerous organizations have sponsored Dr. Nelson's research such as ® the National Science Foundation; National Academy of Sciences; U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Commerce, A V and Transportation; Environmental Protection Agency; Lincoln Institute of Land Policy; Fannie Mae; American Planning Association; National OAssociation of Realtors; Urban Land Institute; and The Brookings ® Institution. O ® Fehr & Peers ® Clients hire Fehr & Peers because we provide the right combination of leading -edge technical skills, high -quality work, and superior client service. We thrive on challenging assignments in controversial environments where complex problems can only be solved by using state - of -the -practice analytical techniques, developing innovative, yet practical osolutions, and achieving consensus amid the diverging views of ® stakeholders. We often find ourselves called into projects where others have failed. We consider each potential assignment carefully, and we only ® accept those projects to which we are fully committed and able to complete successfully. LJ Since our inception in 1985, the firm has earned a reputation for a developing creative, cost-effective and result -oriented solutions to planning and design problems associated with all transportation modes. oWe offer specialized expertise in the following areas: ® ■ Travel Demand Forecasting 0 o,......................................................................................................................................................... Q C L A R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 63 0 Traffic Operations and Simulation e ° Intelligent Transportation Systems ° Traffic Calming 13 Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning and Design • ° Transportation Systems Planning ° Transit Operations and Simulation • ® Land Use/Transportation Planning ® Smart Growth Planning • In Transportation Impact Analysis Traffic Engineering Design • KEY TEAM MEMBERS Jeremy R. Klop, AICP, brings an effective mix of experience in multimodal transportation planning, • modeling, and operations analysis. With this integrated understanding of both the multimodal planning and operation implications, he provides a • wide range of services including complete streets policy and design, multimodal transportation planning in campus, medical, and downtown settings, transit operations O and signal priority, corridor studies and livable street design, and smart • growth modeling and forecasting. In addition to project experience, he . publishes and presents on the relationship between urban form and trip • generation, complete streets, and bicycle and pedestrian facility planning, including a co-author role for the Bicycle and Pedestrian chapter in the ITE Transportation Planning Handbook (2009). He is a member of the • American Planning Association (APA), the Institute of Transportation • Engineers (ITE), and currently serves as the Vice President of • Communications for the Colorado APA. • Carlos Hernandez, AICP, serves clients with experience from a wide range of transit system . planning and implementation projects across the . western United States. He has implemented transit services in diverse settings such as exclusive resorts in Hawaii, business parks in California, urban downtowns in- the West, ski resorts in the Rocky Mountains, and university towns in the Midwest. Mr. . Hernandez is known for his commitment to meaningful public process . and community engagement. He frequently works with planning . ............................................................................ .............................................................................. • page 64 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 L1i commissions, elected officials, and transit agencies to gain consensus on complex transit planning issues. He frequently lectures at the University • of Colorado's Masters of Urban and Regional Planning program on • transit planning and transit oriented development. Ronald T. Milam, AICP, PTP is a Principal with Fehr & Peers. He is actively involved in a wide variety of project work but also finds time to co -lead the firm's research and development efforts and teach a course • for the Institute of Transportation Studies Technology Transfer program "Managing at U.C. Berkeley entitled, Transportation and Land Use Interactions." Ron has an extensive background in travel demand model development and applications, traffic operations analysis, micro - simulation modeling, and transportation impact studies involving NEPA • and CEQA. Christopher Sheffer, P.E., is an Associate with • a� Fehr & Peers whose 24 years of engineering experience includes both private and public sector • work in the transportation analysis and design • fields. His experience includes project management of traffic impact studies, transportation modeling, traffic signal operations, and roadway design. He is experienced in the use of state-of-the-art computer programs. Brendle Group Brendle Group Testimonial • Brendle Group, Inc. is a Fort Collins -based engineering consulting firm "While working for the • specializing in strategic sustainability planning, climate protection, City of Boulder, I had the opportunity to engage energy, water conservation, and sustainable design. Founded in 1996, Brendle Group on several • Brendle Group was a pioneer in the now flourishing field of projects. In each and every case, I found them sustainability, offering its clients over 13 years of experience in the field. to be an exceptional There Serving clients nationwide, Brendle Group is known for its ability to organization. are a lot of consultants out • develop innovative solutions and work on interdisciplinary teams to there with technical competence, but Brendle . tackle projects of any size. Brendle Group's senior staff of engineers and Group was exceptional in • strategic sustainability consultants offers its clients a unique. combination g y q that they offered much more than that. They of technical and strategic planning expertise. This mix allows the firm to were committed to the help clients develop sustainability, climate change, and resource entire process of each project- the • conservation solutions with technical expertise as well as innovative communications, the • planning approaches that draw on national and international best collaboration, the commitment to the big • practices. The firm always strives to understand the unique needs of each picture of sustainability. Without a doubt, Brendle client and to provide the mix of services that will best meet their needs. Group is a model of the . 21 st century business." • Paul Lander, Executive • Director, Colorado Water Wise Council •......................................................................................................................................................... • C L A R I. 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 65 o a KEY TEAM MEMBERS Judy Dorsey, P.E., LEED-AP, C.E.M is the founding President and principal engineer at Brendle Group.' f' Over her 18-year career, Judy has developed a unique �' o expertise in mechanical engineering centered on o demonstrating the business case benefits of sustainability. For the last 13 years, Judy has led Brendle Group on its quest to promote sustainable development and organizational operations with environment, economics, and community in mind. As an example of Judy's expertise o and determination, she rallied a decade of business relationships in 2006 to help form the Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster, a mass- o collaboration that is growing the regional economy around clean energy o companies. Judy serves as the Cluster's Executive Director, with Brendle Group employees providing professional staffing. Judy also serves on the boards of directors for the High Plains Environmental Center and the o Colorado State University College of Engineering Dean's Advisory Board. o Brendle Group's Mission David E. Wortman, LEED-AP has over 15 years of Brendle Group's company mission reflects the experience as a consultant, project manager, author, and i o forward -looking researcher for local governments, organizations, and commitment of our team to supporting private sector clients. He offers clients a diverse o sustainability in Fort Collins: background in the fields of sustainability, facilitation, and environmental planning and policy analysis. His "Within five years, we will identify, lead, and experience includes collaboration with a diverse set of organizations and o catalyze with our regional agencies ranging from local governments throughout the western United . clients and partners the next significant . States to international the inttil Earth Charter Institute, IUCN-World o innovation in Conservation Union, and Australian Research Institute on Education for • sustainability, success w sharing success with an Sustainabilit David is also an accomplished author of several peer - Y• P P international audience." international reviewed articles and books, including Engaging People in Sustainability, published by the IUCN-World Conservation Union. 0 Julie Sieving, PE, LEED-AP As Brendle Group's senior energy engineer, Julie puts her 15 years of experience to work for our clients in a variety of ways. She leads up Brendle Group's energy and water efficiency projectsand is responsible for providing senior oversight of efficiency surveys and assessments, renewable energy . feasibility studies, building and system simulations, utility data analysis, cost estimating, bid analysis, and project implementation. Julie's technical engineering expertise is informed by ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 • page 66 Fort Collins, Colorado C L. 4 R 1 0 Q Q Q Q 0 Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q 0 Q .......................................................................................................................................................... Q page 2 Fort Collins, Colorado Q hands-on experience facilitating and designing integrated green building guidelines, operational and systematic sustainability strategies, and • strategies of building commissioning. Julie's range of skills enables her to • help a small business customer identify and implement specific energy - saving measures or to help a large organization evaluate its current practices and develop a comprehensive and systematic sustainability plan for improvements that can be tracked and measured to ensure results. Coley/Forrest, Inc. • Coley/Forrest, Inc. is a Colorado corporation established in 1981, with . offices in Denver. The firm provides a range of financial and economic . consulting services to local governments, special districts, developers, asset managers, lenders, and investment bankers including: detailed examination of viable public and public/private techniques to finance capital improvements, including transportation, parking, parks, open . space, recreation, and storm drainage; fiscal evaluation and fiscal impact (cost recovery) analyses for local governments and districts on a case by case or jurisdiction wide basis; economic development plans that • articulate specific approaches to accomplish desired economic development objectives, and revenue projections for general fund (property tax, sales tax, real estate transfer tax, etc.) and enterprise fund • (tap fees and user fees) accounts for governments and investment • bankers. Most recently, the firm's practice has focused on public finance solutions where both public and private sector interest groups are actively engaged. • KEY TEAM MEMBERS Jean Townsend, President is a public finance and real • estate economist with more than 25 years of experience. • She specializes in public/private partnerships, real estate development and redevelopment, public finance • feasibility analyses and economic development strategies. Ms. Townsend has developed innovative public finance plans for local governments to fund capital, operations and maintenance costs associated with a variety of public improvements including courthouses, park and recreation • facilities, parking, streetscape, transportation improvements, amphitheaters, police and fire stations, libraries, drainage improvements, and other facilities. She has prepared a number of economic development plans on a citywide scale and on a targeted basis. These plans have been • prepared for communities facing decline and seeking a wide range of ......................................................................................................................................................... C L A R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 67 development, for communities that question the benefit of economic development, and seek to attract a very narrow range of prospects, and communities seeking substantial growth, development and redevelopment. • Mike Trevithick, Coley/Forrest consultant, is a public finance specialist with eighteen years of work experience with state and local officials in Colorado, including six years as Budget Officer for the City of - - Aurora. During this time Mike has been the driving force behind a number of important finance assignments including the Aurora Structural Revenue Study, a strategic long-term review of revenue and expenditure "drivers", and New Century Colorado, a strategic business improvement project to • improve the efficiency of state government. Mike brings his insightful and practical experience in budgeting and long-term financing at the • municipal level. • Wenk Associates Founded in 1982, Wenk Associates provides urban design and landscape architectural services to civic, institutional, and municipal clients. Throughout our history, we have taken pride in transforming under- • used, under -valued urban spaces into community assets. Our staff • focuses on award winning urban and facilities design, including public plazas, streetscapes, intimate public spaces, and parks. We have also been a pioneer and leader in the development and implementation of "green infrastructure" practices for managing urban storm runoff for infill and . new developments. The firm has successfully integrated stormwater BMPs and principles of LID into the urban landscape across the nation. • Wenk Associates brings to this effort a demonstrated commitment to Colorado's civic and public spaces, as reflected in over 25 years of built work, a strong local presence, and an ability to guide complex public . projects through the design process while ensuring that they remain true • to community values and expectations. .......................................................................................................................................................... page 68 Fort Collins, Colorado C L 4 R 1 0 N KEY TEAM MEMBERS William E. Wenk, FASLA, founding Principal of Wenk Associates, is recognized nationally for utilizing stormwater as a resource. Bill has been influential in the restoration and redevelopment of urban river and stream corridors, the integration of green infrastructure, the transformation of derelict urban land, and the design of public parks and open spaces. He brings his ability to synthesize complex scientific and engineering information in a manner that allows water quality facilities to be integrated into an urban context. His ability to integrate recreation, habitat, and aesthetics into water quality facilities in new and established communities is demonstrated through multiple projects in a variety of urban settings across the country. Bill was the Principal Urban Designer for the Menomonee River Valley Redevelopment, an award -winning "green infrastructure" redevelopment in Milwaukee. Bill was responsible for integrating a network of parks and open spaces through stormwater infrastructure, regional and local trails, and a restored river corridor into a proposed 140-acre mixed -use and light industrial development. Other projects include the Prairie Trail Community Master Plan in Ankeny, Iowa - a surface stormwater system designed to provide flood control and water quality for a new 1000-acre National Expert on Water Quality and Green Infrastructure Bill is an invited lecturer at a number of universities and national conferences across the nation as an expert on water quality and green infrastructure solutions. He resides on the National Science Foundation's panel for the revision of stormwater regulations mixed -use . community; and Stapleton Redevelopment - a surface stormwater drainage design for the 4,500-acre redevelopment as well as the Stapleton Water Quality Guidelines pattern book to guide planners • and developers to integrate storm drainage "best management practices" • (BMPs). PlaceMatters About PlaceMatters • PlaceMatters assists its • Established in 2002, PlaceMatters is a nationally recognized 501(c)3 non- partners in designing civic engagement profit organization assisting communities and stakeholders with tools processes with an . and processes for community design and decision -making. PlaceMatters emphasis on creative ways to garner • recognizes that successful planning is marked by a collaborative and participation. To enhance • inclusive participatory process, the presence of skilled formal and our face-to-face meetings, we offer a broad set of informal leaders, and the appropriate and effective application of online tools that improve • accessibility and engage • decision -support tools. PlaceMatters' strategy and resources create the the community • "process", "people", and "action" components that are the hallmarks of throughout the process. We also focus on capacity - any successful planning effort. PlaceMatters has extensive experience building, coordinating helping communities develop informed, equitable, and effective citizen P g P q and training staff and volunteers to design and • engagement in complex land use planning decision -making. We facilitate facilitate public meetings and to use available low- cost technology. M ......................................................................................................................................................... • e L A R 1 0 M I Fort Collins, Colorado page 69 the use of impact analysis, spatial mapping, visualization, and modeling tools to allow decision -makers to better understand the tradeoffs inherent in planning and decision -making. PlaceMatters employs a variety of civic • engagement tools and techniques that are engaging, user friendly, • efficient in their use of citizens' limited time and varied expertise, and • capable of handling complex, multidimensional problems. KEY TEAM MEMBERS Ken's National Expertise Ken Snyder, CEO and President, started PlaceMatters Ken is the Chair of the American Planning in 2002, and is a nationallyrecognized expert on a recog P • Association's Technology broad range of technical and non -technical tools for Division and sits on the Board of the National Y g community design and decision -making. Ken g• Charrette Institute. incorporated PlaceMatters into 'the Orton Family Foundation from 2005 to 1007, heading up their Planning Tools Program. Ken was a beta tester for the Orton Family • Foundation's CommunityViz software in its early years of development, • and is a current member of the CommunityViz Technical Advisory • Board. Ken worked for the US Dept of Energy as a Community • Development Program Specialist. In 2001, he was awarded a German Marshall Fund Environmental Fellowship and traveled to Europe to study professional peer approaches to land use and transportation planning. In 2000, he served as co-chair of a committee on information . and tools for the White House's Livability Council, developing • recommendations for the Administration on Building • Livable Communities. Jocelyn Hittle is the Director of Planning Solutions at . PlaceMatters and has worked since its spin-off in.. • 2007 to promote environmental, economic, and social • sustainability in decision -making processes. Her work at PlaceMatters also focuses on effective outreach and communications strategies, and she edited Planning & Technology Today, the publication of the • American Planning Association Technology Division, from 2005 to 2008. . Prior to joining PlaceMatters, Jocelyn was Program Associate for the • Rocky Mountain Office of the Orton Family Foundation, where her work . focused primarily on innovative decision support tools and project management. • Jason Lally, Technology and Planning Associate, is a • city and regional planner with a background in the information sciences. His interest is to build and • implement tools that inform and expand the processes .......................................................................................................................................................... • page 70 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 � of planning and decision making. Since joining P1aceMatters in 2007, he has been the lead GIS technician on several projects involving CommunityViz analysis, and other decision -support tools. Jason worked to create a process to model energy use and carbon emissions on a site • scale, including transportation and urban heat island effects. In addition to his work with CommunityViz and GIS, Jason has experience working with a number of web development tools and has been experimenting with the use of agent based modeling in GIS to model pedestrian • behavior in a crowded environment. Resource Team Overview We have included two firms as part of our resource team to provide • strategic input as needed throughout the process: Interwest Consulting . Group and Urban Advantage. Following is a brief description of each of firm and their key team members. Interwest Consulting Group • Interwest Consulting Group specializes in civil engineering services and our staff has been designing private and public development projects in the City of Fort Collins since the inception of City Plan in 1997. Our real • life experiences working within the requirements of City Plan, the Transportation Master Plan, Master Street Plan, Pedestrian Plan and Land Use Code, as well as working in the surrounding communities, • offer a unique and valuable perspective of living and building in Northern Colorado, past, present and future. Interwest provides a wide range of engineering services including: municipal engineering services; sustainable design; commercial, residential, multi -family developments; • and transportation design. Interwest's role is to provide engineering . support for storm water design standards and other topics as -needed. KEY TEAM MEMBERS Mike Oberlander PE, LEED-AP During his 12 years as t a Fort Collins resident, Mr. Oberlander has built a %.. • strong and highly regarded reputation working with the • City of Fort Collins, City Council and members of the community. His involvement in many of Fort Collins's • progressive, high profile development and roadway projects have given him leading edge experience in the issues facing Fort Collins as it grows and moves towards the future. He is a sought after team member on • projects requiring LEED certification, strict stormwater control policies ............. ,............................................................................................................................................ C L A R 1 0 M I Fort Collins, Colorado page 71 and projects that demand creative, forward -thinking solutions. Mr. Oberlander's knowledge of City Plan, Fort Collins Land Use Code and sustainability issues, as well as his experience working with the communities that surround and interact with Fort Collins, make him an ideal resource for identifying the issues that affect Fort Collins and must • be addressed in a comprehensive review of City Plan. . Urban Advantage Urban Advantage is an urban design and simulation firm based in Berkley, California. Using photo -editing software we create seamless , photo montages that realistically show how development and • landscaping can change an existing environment. Starting with a photograph of existing urban conditions, we can insert buildings and • trees into the view; we can widen sidewalks, place public transit and automobiles, put awnings above storefronts and change the colors of structures. A physical makeover of an environment can be realistically portrayed down to the detail of wall textures, tree shadows and a • projected human presence. While working with citizen groups, • architects, or planning staff, we are able to draw on an extensive library of images such as trees, buildings, landmarks, people, etc., to create photo - realistic images. In addition to art and computer skills, we also bring to the imagery an understanding of urban design, architecture, • arboriculture and transportation. This results in informed collaboration with clients. KEY TEAM MEMBERS • Steve Price, President of Urban Advantage communicates the urban design principles of Smart Growth to the public through photo -realistic illustration. Using photo -editing software, he modifies • photographs of existing landscapes, superimposing . photographs of architecture, trees, people, transit vehicles and other components of urbanism to create before -and -after visualizations of positive change. Clients for Steve's visualization' services have included cities, urban designers, community development • corporations, transportation agencies, environmental groups, . foundations, universities, and neighborhood groups. • .......................................................................................................................................................... • page 72 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 N • • • • 7. SCHEDULE • • The RFP specifies that the "planning" portion of this effort must be completed by December 2010, to be ready to present to City Council for adoption in January 2011, and that select implementation action items are to be identified and approved by City Council by March 2011. This means that implementation items will be identified • • and prepared during the course of the 16-month planning process, as an ongoing activity. We have the • staff resources and capacity to complete the process within the city's desire timeframe. A proposed schedule • • for completion is outlined below. A more detailed description of our approach is included at the beginning of Section 5. • • • • Fort Collins City Plan/ Transportation Pion Update SCHEDULE • i 12009 S ? 2010 i i i 1 2011 i O i ©EJ ©i 0? Q Oµ O—' OiQ`0 �0®? ®? i®? Phase 1: Phase 2: Phase 3: . Understand Envision Act ........................ ...........................................:....'........� Analyze Verify ILExpand Plan(hoices Preferred Directions,� i Actions Priorities start Select ; 3 Implementation Actions f i • t , • • • ................................................................,..............,.......................................................................... C L A R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 73 • • • • • • • • • s • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .......................................................................................................................................................... page 74 Fort Collins, Colorado E L A R 1 O N a • • • • 8. GENERAL COST ESTIMATE • Introduction • A general cost estimate is outlined below. We have also identified • potential opportunities to minimize costs, including tasks that could be performed by city staff or resources that could be provided by the city • that might otherwise be provided by the Clarion Team. We view this estimate as preliminary and expect that it will change as we work with city staff to develop a work plan that matches the city's available resources. • . In general, our experience in recent years is that a general budget for a • planning effort of this magnitude would range from $200,000-$400,000 for the City Plan portion of the project, and from $250,000 to $400,000 for the Transportation Plan. Some of the key variables in expressing a range include: • • • The extent of the community outreach effort, and the level of sophistication of the tools developed to support it; • The amount of travel required by the project team, depending on • where they are located (in the case of our team, this would be minimal given that all of our key team members are located . within an hour's drive); ■ The resources to be dedicated to the final product of the planning • effort: web -based plans are more costly and time-consuming • than document -based products; • ■ And most importantly, the scope and breadth of the topics to be addressed during the planning process. • We are confident that if our team is selected, we will be able to successfully develop a work plan that can accomplish the city's objectives. We have a proven track record of undertaking numerous large, complex planning efforts for the city that were completed within budget, with a high level of staff integration between consultant and city staff. We also recognize that this project will involve a higher level of effort on the part of city staff, and are confident that this can be accomplished in a seamless fashion. • • •......................................................................................................................................................... • C L A R 1 0 N I Fort Collins, Colorado page 75 • Opportunities for Cost -Savings Some of the areas that present opportunities for cost -savings and efficiencies involving city staff include: El GIS data mapping and analysis; Transportation demand model forecasting (perhaps a combination of city staff and MPO with consultant oversight); ® Financial analysis completed by staff, with consultant oversight; ® Consultant involvement in key public and leadership events only, . with staff having primary responsibility for other meeting support; and • ° Staff production of documents and materials used throughout the process, both electronic and printed media. Another possible option to minimize costs is to seek opportunities for • other funding sources for significant elements. For example, we have "Symposium included a of Ideas", focusing on what the City's future might be like in 50 or 100 years. We believe that if structured properly, it may be appropriate to seek funding from supporting organizations such • as the Bohemian Foundation, Beet Street, or others, as a means of S generating community dialogue on how we evolve as a "world -class" city. • For estimating purposes, we believe that this component of the process • may cost in the range of $30,000- $50,000, depending on speaker fees and event and facility costs. We would also note that if the full allotment of resources needed to fully • carry out the tasks identified in the RFP are not available in current years, then it may be necessary to prioritize and attend to the most pressing matters first, possibly deferring some aspects of the project until more resources are available. • General Cost Estimate • The following is our total general cost estimate, organized by the 3 major phases of our suggested approach. Note that this estimate does not reflect all of the potential cost savings enumerated above; this can only be determined once we fully develop a work plan jointly with staff. ......................................................................................................................................................� • page 76 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 � • • �I 2. THE CLARION TEAM We view the Clarion Team as a perfect fit for the Fort Collins City Plan/Transportation Plan Update. This section identifies the qualities that make our team unique and illustrates the roles and relationships on the team. • • _....___...... ..__......_._...__......... ........ __... _ ._......_.._..__._.._.._..._.._.__..._......__.._..._._...._.._.._.._.._.......__._.._....._.._._._.............. • Our Team Story • Our team suits the Fort Our Colorado -based team Collins project in multiple is a perfect fit for the City Plan/Transportation Plan ways. First, we have update. The Clarion Team can foster deliberatelyassembled our 0 t the innovative ideas that the • team of small, pioneering, city desires, in a highly efficient effort. Clarion's s specialized firms to address p Fort Collins office is just precisely the topics and areas . ' two blocks away from city offices, and other key team of expertise through a , ' , ,wi �, members are located either _ vigorous interdisciplinary _.� Our firms in Fort Collins (Brendle Group) or in Denver. approach. also • have strong local experience and deeply understand Fort Collins' culture •' and values and City Plan principles and goals. All our offices are based in Colorado, allowing the city to efficiently use project funds on local . events, community -based and original ideas, and a highly refined work . product, rather than consultant travel expenses. Team members have unparalleled capabilities to communicate leading edge ideas and listen to • and understand the community. These traits and others will help ensure authenticity in the process and allow for innovation, local knowledge balanced with national experience, and value. Yet, while we are local, we also offer world -class expertise, with national experience and reputation; we work outside Colorado and sometimes • internationally as well, and can bring that broader experience and comparisons of peer communities to bear. While we believe innovation and excitement is critical for the project, efficiency is also important. Our • Fort Collins experience also makes us a good fit, since we have been involved with and have knowledge of the Climate Action Plan, • j. • ..................................................................................................................................................... • C L A R 1 ® N( Fort Collins, Colorado page 3 tN 1 • • BudgetTask Estimated Phase 1: Understand —Start-Up $1 5,000-$22,000 Analyze' $62,000-$94,000 • Verify $36,500-$55,000 Phase 2: Envision Expand Big Ideas and Vision $54,000-$82,000 Plan Choices $105,000-$1 55,000 • Preferred Directions $69,000-$105,000 Phase 3: Act Implementation Actions/ Strategies $38,300-$58,500 Priorities $27,600-$39,500 • Plan Products $48,000-$80,000 TOTAL $455,400-$691,000 'Includes approximately $15,000 for Dr. Chris Nelson and $20,000 for Symposium speakers. • Based on our understanding of the work to be accomplished, we estimate that the allocation of resources for the planning effort will be approximately as follows: • Public Participation 15% • . Transportation Elements 35% City Plan Elements 35% • Sustainability 15% • • • • • • • • ......................................................................................................................................................... C L A R 1 0 W I Fort Collins, Colorado page 77 .......................................................................................................................................................... page 78 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 O N 40 41 ,a 9. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS This section contains an overview of representative projects for each of the core team members. One of our team's strengths is its experience working with the City • on other planning efforts over the past 10 years. A summary of Fort Collins project experience, by firm, is provided in the matrix below. •Fort Collins Project Experience by Team Member • Clarion Associates ■ Fort Collins City Plan ■ Mason Street Transportation Plan ■ Mountain Vista Subarea Plan ■ Northside Neighborhoods Plan ■ Northwest Subarea Plan ■ 1-25 Subarea Plan ■ North 1-25 Corridor Plan/Design Standards .a Land Use Code . Fehr & Peers • SH 287 Bike Lane Project - Policy and Conceptual Design •a Mason Corridor Trail Design - Crossing Treatment • Recommendations for CSU Segment The Brendle Group • • Climate Wise Program (ongoing since 1999) ■ Action Plan for Sustainability' . w0 Energy Efficiency Approaches Report • Fort Collins Utilities Commercial and Industrial Energy On -Call Program (ongoing since 2005) ■ ,Johnson Controls Energy Performance Contract • Green Building Plan • ■ Downtown Development Authority Green Building Program ■ Climate Task Force/Climate Action Plan .............,........................................................................................................................... ............. `: L A R 1 O N I Fort Collins, Colorado • Fort CollinsProject•Member ■ Fort ZED Renewable and Distributed Systems Integration (RDSI) Project Coley/Forrest, Inc. ■ Fort Collins Transportation Master Plan Update - Financial Component ■ Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Master Plan - "Financing Analysis for Funding Parks Operations, Maintenance, Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Maintenance and 0 Report' ■ Fort Collins Community Horticultural Center: Market & Feasibility Analysis ■ Northeast Fort Collins - Truck Route Study Project - Potential Residential and Business Impacts ■ Fort Collins Downtown Parking Study for DDA - Financial Considerations Wenk Associates ■ Spring Creek Importation Channel 0 ■ Udall Natural Area Water Quality Improvements 0 ■ Black -footed Ferret Breeding Facility and Visitor Center 0 PlaceMatters ■ N/A 0 0 0 0 10 40 41 10 10 .......................................................................................................................................................... 40 41 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 0 N - • Boise, Idaho • - Comprehensive Plan and Development Code Update • Clarion Associates was retained to prepare a joint comprehensive plan . and development code update for the City of Boise, Idaho. The Blueprint . Boise process includes a complete overhaul of the city's 1997 • Comprehensive Plan with an emphasis on issues such as infill . development, annexation, mixed -use development, and neighborhood involvement. The comprehensive plan portion of the process is being guided by a "Committee of Champions" and a Neighborhood Coalition d f comprise o representatives • from the city's many . neighborhood associations . The development code process includes a complete reorganization and reformatting of the existing • code, followed by targeted • substantive amendments needed to implement key • concepts that emerge from the • comprehensive plan. The city's decision to tackle both • updates as part of a unified • process was driven by ongoing development pressures, a lack • of available tools to implement Planning for a Sustainable Community. Boise's new comprehensive plan (currently in draft form) establishes a broad vision for the community that is strongly rooted in sustainable community planning. One of the key priority actions for implementation of the plan's detailed policy framework is to remove barriers to. sustainability in the city's development code. This phase of work is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2009, concurrent with the adoption of the plan. the types of development the community desires, and a strong • commitment to streamline the timeline typically needed to complete the individual processes sequentially. The process is anticipated, to be • complete in 2010. Contact Information: Patricia A. Nilsson, Director, Comprehensive Planning 150 North Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83701-0500 • 208.384.3842 PNilsson@cityofboise.org s • • •.......................................................................................................................................................... • C L A R I O N is What a Land Use Typology? Mixed -Use Activity Centers RdOWL COMl111XTV I/IGN8011NOOD � Commerce City, Colorado C3 Vision Comprehensive Plan Update/Transportation Plan The Clarion team is currently updating the comprehensive plan and working with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig to prepare a transportation plan for Commerce City - a diverse and rapidly growing community northeast of Denver, Colorado. The planning area encompasses an expansive 62 square mile Growth Boundary, which includes the city's traditional industrial core, new residential areas, and vast undeveloped areas along the E-470 corridor and north of Denver International Airport. Tremendous residential growth during the first half of this decade nearly doubled the city's population and landed the community on the Forbes Magazine's list of fastest growing communities in America. This growth presents myriad challenges for the community - key factors that shape and inform the Plan. Such issues include addressing long range growth and coordination with utilities and infrastructure to avoid sprawl, ensuring future compatibility with airport operations, identifying opportunities for economic growth and diversification, and maintaining a positive balance of job and housing opportunities. A vital component of the Plan is its vision for community sustainability. It establishes specific goals that aligned and focused on three C's: commerce and economy, context and environment, and community well-being. The C3 Vision plan provides a comprehensive approach to addressing ' interdependent trends rather than isolated issues, and established the means to monitor city trends and accomplishments over time. The plan is expected to be adopted in November 2009. C3 Sustainable Community 13 Eand Uae and Gogh Wal and WtDno 0j EE—.k D&*pteev 7 Pods, open so-, t..Iim 1. ® EBml SwWU/ •� 1P� ft* Wfin and L ft%ftw a 0 H.WN on! Naiphhmhoodr El V ® Pada.ek0oemlkioreemaa Q Ea+naal Ea 3,im and Twmm Qom, LcmponC.ioa ®Cm,ewtiooand sia.ardddo Contact Information: Steve Timms, City Planner, City of Commerce City 7887 East 60th Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022 303. 227.8816 Vision for a Sustainable Community The C3 Vision Plan focuses on relating traditional plan elements to an integrated framework that balances economic, environmental, and social considerations. The plan also addresses the need to balance outward growth with issues of infill and redevelopment in the city's older neighborhoods. C L A R I O N Carson City, Nevada Master Plan Update Clarion Associates was retained to prepare an updated Master Plan for the City of Carson City. Surrounded on three sides by public lands, Carson City is nearing build -out and, as a result, is facing many tough challenges. The potential for disposal of some of these public lands for development is a key issue under consideration, as is the protection of these lands as open space. Other key issues include a desire to strengthen and diversify the city's historic downtown core, diversification of housing options, preservation of rural neighborhoods, enhancement and • redevelopment of underdeveloped commercial corridors, and the • anticipation of future development patterns along the Carson City Freeway, currently under construction. In addition, growth in surrounding Douglas and Lyon Counties has been dramatic and has had a significant impact on the city's transportation system and housing costs • and must also be addressed. The Plan was updated in conjunction with a . Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan Update (Winston Associates) and was adopted unanimously in March of 2006. Key Chogces: SCEIUtlO h CDNYACf illOWfN S_ outh Carson Streetlire -» ::.. a„ SCENAKQ NIXED -USE ACi1YRT CENTERS fCENM101: YABAN 0tiANS10N � Y -. - - ,.- _ . - - --- KEY FEAwan KEY FEATUR[f KEY F[AYums �vgNu msn.:pal{N.6mYi..-rLLm F. mv. -m.q.ru..�bp eN�M-e6, m-+.nih .-nr�..mMsus.ve o:b, es advr M.dm yprn —..._�,.».. :r.w.rap..-r.r..�.v.n <-.,..dr.r.r_.._<-....ra ,.u...._� .- `....�...r. M1.l...-.•. �.. , 4.ro.�.-..�_...yl....r,...;s..�r-.Ih....... .ye.-r a..oa.ae.r.e �.....<a_...rQ w .Wf.�.w._� e�.-... _.... -.....-.q...-.gnssM-.,. w. W.Mm.<..as... �- Revitalization Focus. Carson City has a limited supply of land for outward growth, thus a big emphasis during the Master Plan update was on "key choices" in potential redevelopment areas, including major corridors and downtown. The Plan was awarded the Sierra Business Council Vision 20120 Award for a government agency plan which embodies the SBC's mission of "securing the natural, social and financial health of the Sierra Nevada region for this and future generations." Lee Plemel, Principal Planner, Plang and Commu if Development 40 2621'$North ate Lane Surte 6*2 CarsonCitE Ne ada89706 r`. 9�: 775 887°218,8;` Iplemel@cit, carson`cIt ......................................................................................................................................................... C L A R 1 0 N • Wheat Ridge, Colorado Envision Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan Update The City of Wheat Ridge hired the Clarion Associates team to update the city's Comprehensive Plan with an engaging, community participation - driven process. Like many other inner -ring suburban communities, key issues facing Wheat Ridge include a limited supply of new land, regional competition for employment and revenue -generating land uses, outdated housing products, and maintaining community character as infill and redevelopment occur. While similar to its neighboring communities in many respects, Wheat Ridge is unique in that its City Charter currently places citywide limitations on maximum building heights and densities. Throughout the planning process, a key topic for community dialogue has been defining the appropriate densities and urban design for different areas of the community. As a result, the Plan focuses on identifying strategic areas for investment and (re)development, defining the appropriate character for different areas, and establishing priority actions to achieve the plan's vision. It also centers on establishing a sustainable future that balances the needs and desires of the community's people, environmental considerations, and economic prosperity. The planning effort is expected to be completed in fall 2009. PRELIMINARY STRUCTURE PLAN = dQ i` is��LL�Mi$[ �6BI 'j aG u: �� e s . L t+ u Y cnn D• t D =. Ra t� r ,,.. 1i 1�C^a, �t 1 ,� IntP'°iL6'L-I t-p `. !ra B 1, a,>�ri� .��.._ �1'deSC6' `� �8�. tJind_ •u_': 1.,+l �� tZ O�t2� +; C011��1f.7nld P — ° .:1�`. !3i �J?8 t • °a® � � f�ti IBBf��a.ESiD P i; t � �i Cs"'+�� x >r -.... �./��.�� tlt➢:,III Itll�i, � - y .ice P 8 N� .a •rv'9 �� q I �� '•zii� IIID� ^ • e _ ue�l' "�• ^� i Ly, Rk'.ra .ysp `�c7a2' `s I'f7��u Da:*.4lYta516S7i5'L�+. ' — uS g� �(q�vs II ii F Dtll6D d£ ,10!0— 3. CO�IDORS, GATEWAYS ti nftk rF &3d 6l�Eyt�.t ��E.yGl t IF •i.�{` +,7rb—.�'s L,_�..°rs�'.� ,.ef �j� _ _ Cow f tea, Contact Information: Sally Payne, Senior Planner, City of Wheat Ridge 7500 W. 2911 Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 303.235.2852 Strategic Land Use Plan Key themes for the Envision Wheat Ridge Plan include the identification of priority locations and strategies for future investment and infill and redevelopment along major travel corridors, the revitalization of older neighborhoods, and planning for future light rail access. C L A R 1 0 M • Cheyenne, Wyoming Plan Cheyenne - Comprehensive Plan Update, Transportation Plan, and Parks and Recreation Master Plan Clarion Associates led this multi -pronged project to update the Cheyenne area's community plan, transportation plan, and develop a parks and recreation plan for the City of Cheyenne and portions of Laramie County surrounding the city. The fundamental premise of the effort was to build on a previous community visioning process (Vision2020) and use • extensive public input to help define the goals and directions of the plan. • Clarion helped develop an extensive community involvement process, including a Citizen Steering Committee, a technical advisory committee, • design charrettes, numerous public meetings, a website, newspaper inserts, and other outreach mechanisms. P1anCheyenne was a unique plan approach, consisting of four parts that Scomprise the plan, as follows: (1) SnapshotCheyenne, defines the existing conditions and trends in the community that influence plan directions; • (2) Structure Cheyenne, is the design guideline "handbook" part of P1anCheyenne that describes the building blocks of the community (such as corridors, gateways, and districts) plus principles for private development; (3) ShapeCheyenne, contains the land use plan and policies . for the community; and, (4) BuildCheyenne, outlines the implementation • strategies and action plan. OEM CHEYENNE AREA MASTER PLAN 2007 Daniel Burnham Award Winner. • _.} EATER WEBSTFE, Clarion Associates was awarded the 2007 Daniel • l SnapsholCheyenne Burnham Award for best Comprehensive Plan 41 `a • AUGUST 2004 , nationwide by the ° American Planning StructureChe enne Association. N0VEM8ER 2004 As a final product of the ShapeCheyenne planning process, Clarion developed a web -based FEeavam soon Plan Cheyenne Site that • BuildCheyenne integrates all components of the plan in a searchable • sEprEAdeERsoos format • — , (www.plancheyenne.com). Contact Information: Matt Ashby, Planning Director, City of Cheyenne Metropolitan Organization • 2101 O'Neil Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001 • 307.637.6271 tommason@cheyennecity.org ......................................................................................................................................................... C L A R 1 0 IN • SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CODE Clarion Associates is currently assisting Salt Lake City in incorporating sustainability provisions into Salt Lake City's zoning and subdivision ordinances, a high priority goal since the election of the city's new mayor, Ralph Becker. The project included an analysis and evaluation of the city's comprehensive planning documents, policies, and goals. Some of the changes this effort will accomplish include: Aligning Sustainable Policies and Regulations. With Clarion's assistance, Salt Lake City is taking bold steps to align its policies and regulations in regards to sustainability, recognizing that sustainability is not just about building green - it involves community engagement, development patterns, mobility, energy conservation, environmental quality, natural resource conservation, economic prosperity, and public health in our communities. Creating incentives for compact, mixed -use development patterns that reduce the need to drive to work thereby shrinking greenhouse gas emissions; Removing barriers to solar and other alternative energy sources that decrease reliance on foreign oil and help cut greenhouse gas emissions; Promoting alternative means of transportation like bicycling and walking that can improve community health while helping reduce air Pollution; Protecting trees that absorb greenhouse gases and reduce storm water runoff and pollutants, and Encouraging water -conserving landscaping. Contact Information: Vicki Bennett, Director of Office of Sustainability, Project Manager, City of Salt Lake City 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City LIT 84114 801 .535.6540 vicki.bennett@slcgov.com C L A R I O N 0 0 0 Transportation Plan, City Plan, the Development Code, city boards and O commission, social networks, and other aspects of the city and its policies O that will affect this effort. The team -organizational chart is shown on the following page. While in the end we will produce, two distinct efforts - O City Plan and the Transportation Plan - we view our team of consultants o and City staff as seamless. 0 Clarion is the overall lead for the project, managing all subconsultants 0 and the day-to-day coordination with staff. In addition, our team is comprised of the following firms: 0 ° Clarion - Land Use 11 Fehr and Peers - Transportation o Brendle Group - Sustainability P1aceMatters - Public Participation & Decision Support Tools O Coley/Forrest - Market, Economics, Public Finance O 13 Wenk Associates - Low Impact Development & Storm Water 0 Design 41 Urban Advantage -Urban Design and Visualization support O Interwest Consulting Group - Civil Engineering support O 0 A detailed description of our project team's qualifications and individual Il team members is contained in Section 6 of this proposal; project Q experience is contained in Section 9; and resumes are in Section 10. Q O 0 0 40 0 0 O 0 Q Q Q Q Q .40 40 ......................................................................................................................................................."I's page 4 Fort Collins, Colorado C L A R 1 Q N • �I • • • • • Washington DC • Zoning Review Sustainability Practices • Clarion Associates is currently working with the Washington, D.C., • Office of Planning, in its undertaking of a major zoning ordinance • update, "Zoning Review Project". Clarion is heading a team that includes • Farr Associates and the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute. The team's role is to prepare a code diagnosis of the District's current regulatory framework as it relates to creating a sustainable community. The overall • Zoning Review Project • includes a substantial citizen • participation effort with 20 working groups, one of those • being the 60-person Sustainability Working Group, providing review and • insight to the Clarion team • through 8 meetings. The team's diagnosis addresses • seven substantive sustainability topics and each is evaluated in terms of (1) what current code changes are needed to remove obstacles to achieve sustainability, (2) Sustainability Working Group. The overall Zoning Review Project includes a substantial citizen participation effort with 20 working groups, one of those being the 60-person Sustainability Working Group, providing review and insight to the Clarion team through 8 meetings. what code changes could create incentives and encourage voluntary • actions in new development, and (3) what new regulations could be • enacted to ensure progress toward the goal of sustainability. • . Contact Information: Travis Parker, Office of Planning, Project Manager • City of Washington, D.C. • 2000 14th Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20009 202.442.7600 travis.parker@dc.gov • • • • • • • •......................................................................................................................................................... C L A R I O N • A Project Description When the City and County of Denver began work on their Land Use and Transportation Plan, they broke with tradition and pursued an innovative new approach to simultaneously addressing both land use and transportation. Moving away from the traditional functional classification, the City and County retained Fehr & Peers to develop street typologies that would balance the design and operational characteristics of a street with the competing needs of adjacent land uses and the streets important connectivity function for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit. Street design often ignores, or de-emphasizes, land use and other modes of travel when it is based solely on the traditional functional classification. The design of a street, its intersections, sidewalks, and transit stops can have profound impact on non -vehicular connectivity. The design should reflect adjacent land uses since the type and intensity of the adjacent land use directly influences the level of use and connectivity required by non -vehicular modes. New street identifiers such as "mixed use" and "commercial" streets now supplement the traditional labels of arterial, collector and local streets. These typologies provide new direction for both land use and transportation planning and design purposes. As jurisdictions struggle to accommodate increasingly complex demands within the street and land use realm, street typologies provide an efficient means of addressing these demands. Continuing on with the standards and philosphy represented with Blueprint Denver, Fehr & Peers provided the leadership and experience for the Downtown Multimodal Access Plan (DMAP). Denver defined DMAP as an integrated, multimodal transportation system that would balance the travel needs of Downtown employees, visitors, and residents. As the prime consultant on the project, Fehr & Peers created a process to incorporate public input into a broad vision for the system while also providing detailed analysis of the transit, traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian implications of various alternatives. Downtown streets represent some of the most important public places in Denver and considerable effort was spent debating and defining the best allocation and use of this right of way — from building face to building face. Notable outcomes related to multimodal facility design included a minimum unobstructed pedestrian space on all streets, a "promenade" pedestrian concept on 14th Street, and specific recommendations for transit and bicycle streets that are being implemented with downtown redevelopment and infill projects. Project Reference: Ellen Ittelson, Director of Planning Services, City and County of Denver (720) 865-2923 Mark Najarian, Director of Facilities, City and County of Denver, CO (720) 865-4236 f?, FEHR Sz PEE 7DANCDOPTATTn Id rnou.C11.1_T iSB e Transportation Master Plan for West Bench - Project Description Fehr & Peers is working with public and private sector representatives to prepare a Master Transportation Plan (MTP) for the West Bench region near Salt Lake City, UT. The planning area includes over 90,000 acres and requires close collaboration with the Kennecott Land team to establish the planning context, objectives, and goals for the West Bench transportation network that will best enable the General Plan for the area to be realized. Planning for transportation at this regional scale allows the MTP to incorporate the relationship between land use and transportation. To capture these effects, a combination of regional modeling and more detailed local transportation operations analysis tools helped the team to evaluate specific projects, and to develop planning thresholds used to size transportation infrastructure. These integrated planning and evaluation steps helped Fehr & Peers prepare a set of implementation strategies that will serve as the basis for Master Transportation Plan decisions for many years to come. The General Plan recognized that the Master Transportation Plan should be constructed based on multimodal objectives. Accordingly, MTP defines the size, location, cost, timing, and scope of new roadway, transit and non -motorized improvements both on -site and off -site. This includes a detailed analysis of the status of existing facilities and their ability to accommodate additional transportation demand and the resulting need for new facilities not currently included on adopted transportation plans. Fehr & Peers is evaluating multimodal connectivity with jurisdictions to the east and south of the West Bench, including coordination with adopted transportation master plans from those jurisdictions. Fehr & Peers is also incorporating jurisdictional responsibilities for construction and maintenance (by UDOT, UTA, and other agencies) into our recommendations for the Master Transportation Plan. The process also includes broad scenario planning evaluation, requiring refinement of the existing model and additional detail to project traffic impacts of alternatives such as adding over 200,000 new homes to the West Bench. We have applied the sub -area model to help Kennecott Land and the review agencies determine the traffic impacts of various land use patterns and potential roadway and multimodal improvements. We continue to provide responsive service as part of our on -call contract, often taking advantage of this powerful tool. Fehr & Peers completed this sub -area model, the size of more than four cities, in less than four months. - l: -7,. Little Valley Transportation Summary Good • Context Sensitive Site Design & Pedestrian Amenities • Complete Streets • Crosswalk improvements ($250K for selected intersections) • Transit Ready Design through code requirements • Part-time TDM Coordinator providing ridesharing services ($200K) NEV Program • 75 single family residences provided NEV's Parking • Shared Parking Program (10 % reduction in parking spaces) • Park and Ride Lot (2% of all DU's) External Transit • BRT Service on 20 minute headways • Project would provide $500K operating subsidy Project Reference: Tom Bacus, P.E., Director of Development, Kennecott Land (801)-652-7880 •• F E H R PEER ToeuccnaTe TT nm rn M cut Te kl1 County of Yolo General Plan Update - Yolo County, CA I Exhibit IV.C-1: Mapping Vehicle Mlles Traveled (VMT) . c m . Project Description The County of Yolo, located in the Sacramento, California region, is in the process of updating their General Plan with a horizon year of 2030. A unique aspect of this plan update was the inclusion of a VMT threshold developed by Fehr & Peers to address greenhouse gas impacts. As part of the General Plan update, the County has identified the Town of Dunnigan (with less than 400 existing residential units) as a new Specific Plan area that would accommodate up to approximately 8,000 new residential dwelling units. The Draft General Plan includes policies that promote sustainable development in the Dunnigan Specific Plan area, including matching jobs to housing, ensuring that jobs are created concurrently with housing, providing needed services in the community, and promoting walking, biking, and transit. The focus of the policies is to reduce the need for vehicle travel but it is not intended to reduce personal mobility. To further insure that the Dunnigan Specific Plan area achieves lower levels of travel, Fehr & Peers worked closely with the County and the California Attorney General's Office to develop a daily vehicle miles of travel (VMT) generated per household threshold. The threshold was developed based on the new regional travel demand model for the Sacramento region, called SACSIM, which is a state of the art activity -based travel demand model. This new type of model simulates people and their activity patterns (i.e., why they travel) to estimate regional travel performance measures, such as VMT. The regional SACSIM activity -based model estimates that the incorporated cities of Davis and Woodland, which are mature full service cities, are anticipated to generate 44 miles per household by 2035, while the unincorporated area of the County is estimated to generate 77 miles per household by 2035. The Dunnigan Specific Plan area is envisioned to include a land use pattern and transportation system representative of a mature and sustainable community similar to the Cities of Davis and Woodland. Project Reference: David Morrison, Yolo County Planning Department, (530) 666-8041 FEHR PEERS Toe M c o n o T A T T n M r n rd . c n l 2. e. AI . T c Project Description Traditionally, transportation projects are selected based on criteria like functional class, design standards, and ability to provide uncongested traffic operations through a determined horizon year. Once a design is developed to meet these objectives, funding is obtained and the project is constructed. However, as funding for transportation projects becomes scarcer, more often than not, this traditional planning paradigm is unrealistic. Funding availability to construct a project can no longer be assumed. Moreover, with increasing congestion in urban areas, designing facilities that would meet target level of service (LOS) thresholds in the long-term is becoming cost prohibitive. Beyond funding shortfalls, the traditional planning paradigm is becoming outmoded as transportation professionals begin to recognize factors aside from automobile operations - including the experience of nonmotorists, preservation of open space, and most recently, climate change as legislated with the passage of AB 32 and SB 375 - as important considerations in planning transportation facilities. This new transportation planning paradigm is being applied by Fehr& Peers in the update of the City of Chico General Plan. We are assisting the City of Chico in updating the Circulation Element and circulation section of the EIR for their General Plan Update. Our role in the development of the Circulation Element is one of a technical advisor. We will compare and contrast the trade-off between various policies relating to vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian travel. We will also assist City staff and the public in identify future transportation system needs. The evaluation of draft circulation element policies, land use, and transportation facilities is proposed as an iterative process. A nexus study will be completed based on the impact assessment of the proposed draft policies, land use, and transportation facilities.The Nexus Study cost estimates to deliver the needed infrastructure will serve as an indicator of whether one or more elements of the draft circulation plan (i.e., draft policies, land use, or transportation facilities) should be refined. For example, the cost to fully fund the necessary roadway infrastructure improvements may result in an exorbitant fee on all new development. Through this iterative process we will evaluate changes in land use, transportation facilities, and/or circulation policies to arrive at a fully funded Infrastructure Finance Plan. The results of the circulation element will be incorporated into the transportation element of the El prepared for the General Plan. Project Reference: Brendan Vieg, Principal Planner, City of Chico (530) 879-6806 t. -Ap r �t �r FEHR &- PEERS TPA Nf Pn DTATTr1N irmAir II TAN.TC The "New"Trartsportati Land Use Constraints I Planning Transporta Planning Funding -Environment -Political Process results in a plan that is consistent with, (especially available funding) and provides a re Brendle Group City of Fort Collins Sustainability Consulting Lucinda Smith, Senior Environmental Planner, 970.224.6085, ]smithgfcgov.com Kathy Collier, Environmental Planner, City of Fort Collins Natural Resources Department, 970.221.6312, kcolliernfcgov.com For the past 10 years, Brendle Group has worked in close collaboration on a number of sustainability, energy, and climate change projects with the City of Fort Collins. The firm has worked closely with staff across many City departments to further the City's sustainability efforts, from organizational sustainability to climate change, energy, transportation, and green building. Brendle Group has also served as a technical extension of the City's staff in an energy planning and management capacity for many programs and initiatives. Brendle Group has supported the City's Climate Wise program since its inception in 1999. The program is now nationally recognized for reducing energy use and community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions f ction Flats for Sust9aitUbilit T through business outreach and technical support. Brendle Group is responsible for providing on -site technical assistance in the form of energy and water assessments, developing recommendations to reduce GHG emissions, and monitoring program outcomes to track reduction results. Participating businesses, now over 150 strong, represent a range of industrial and commercial sectors, including breweries, manufacturing, schools, and retail. In addition, Brendle Group is supporting the City's participation in its own program by compiling City opportunities to reduce GHG in its own operations. In 2003 and 2004, Brendle Group facilitated a cross -departmental team of City of Fort Collins staff in developing the City's Sustainability Action Plan. As part of the project, Brendle Group developed an inventory of past successes and future opportunities in sustainability, energy, and resource conservation, as well as a process to prioritize actions. Brendle Group also facilitated City staff working groups to develop goals and targets around the top nine City priorities and compiled results into the City's Action Plan for Sustainability. The project also included organization and delivery of training workshops introducing City employees to energy and resource conservation principles. Brendle Group provided expertise to support the City of Fort Collins 2007 Climate Task Force in updating the City's 1999 Local Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases. Specifically, tasks included consulting on project scope, timeline, and public outreach process; reviewing assumptions and data in historical emissions inventories and forecasting; evaluating over 100 separate GHG reduction strategies; reviewing climate status reports; developing cost -benefit analyses of priority measures; and helping develop future climate goals moving beyond 2010. Brendle Group was instrumental in reviewing inventories and forecasting, as well as analyzing the measures that ultimately informed the City's future goals for reducing emissions. Other work for the City has included: • Compiling a roadmap for coordinating and enhancing green building services (2007) • Developing a grant program for the Downtown Development Authority to incentivize green building and renewable energy (2008) • Ongoing energy management support to Fort Collins Utilities commercial and industrial customers. City of Boulder Sustainability Consulting Sarah Van Pelt, Office of Environmental Affairs, 303.441.1914, vanl2elts&ci.boulder.co.us Brendle Group has worked closely for several years with the City of Boulder, a recognized national leader in sustainability, on its GHG inventory, climate action planning, water conservation, and community energy conservation efforts. In 2002, the City selected Brendle Group to develop a decision -making framework and provide consulting support for the City's climate action planning efforts. Brendle Group worked with Boulder staff to quantify existing and proposed GHG mitigation strategies for City government as well as for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Mitigation strategies focused on energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and water conservation initiatives. In 2004, the City selected Brendle Group to provide water conservation assessments of industrial and commercial users on behalf of the City of Boulder Water Conservation Office. This initial work included recruiting businesses; conducting water assessments, including utility data analysis; determining cost-effective measures to reduce water use; and calculating related payback periods associated with implementing these measures. The project also included follow-up participant surveys, as well as reporting overall program success to the City. In 2005, the project scope expanded to include energy -related efficiency improvements on behalf of the City's Office of Environmental Affairs and extend to businesses that are members of Boulder County's Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) program. Multi -family housing complexes became the project focus in 2006 and 2007, when implementation support was also added as a follow-up to assessments (e.g., prioritizing opportunities, specifying performance, screening vendors/soliciting contractors, and evaluating project bids on as -needed basis). Sustainability for Park City, Utah Diane Foster, Environmental Affairs Manager, 435.615.5151, diane.foster&garkci ,.org Brendle Group has been working since 2008 with Park City Municipal Corporation, a leader in sustainability in Utah. Brendle Group worked with the City to develop a community GHG inventory and road map for reducing GHG emissions. Brendle Group compiled the community inventory; facilitated discussions with a Park City Carbon Advisory Board comprised of over 20 community stakeholders; and helped develop a community vision, goals, objectives, and strategies for reducing emissions. The road map examines existing practices and opportunities for short-term and long-term emissions reductions associated with energy consumption, energy supply, solid waste, transportation, and carbon offsets. Following on its work on the road map, Brendle Group will be assisting Park City in beginning the process of developing of a Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP). Brendle Group will work with City staff to develop an organizational structure and work plan for a community Climate Task Force, and to provide input on Task Force nominations. Brendle Group will draw upon GHG quantification protocols and existing data and research to provide estimates of GHG emissions reductions and a high-level cost -benefit analysis for measures proposed by the Climate Task Force. Finally, Brendle Group is providing content development support for "parkcitygreen.org," an innovative web site to provide households and businesses in Park City with customized carbon and water calculators, access to sustainability news, a calendar of local events, and social networking functions to allow the community to interact and support each other on topics of sustainability. Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster Mike Freeman, Chief Financial Officer, City of Fort Collins, 970-416-2259, mfreemangfcgov.com Brendle Group President Judy Dorsey serves as the Executive Director of the Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster (NCCEC), a business -led, project -oriented group of regional partners seeking to have a global impact. Through mass collaboration, the NCCEC is positioning Northern Colorado as the "Go To" region for smart grid technologies, renewable energy and energy efficiency, and cleaner and more efficient engines. Brendle Group staff members also generally support the NCCEC with branding, outreach, integration, board functions, fiscal management, and fundraising. Current initiatives include a project with the Colorado State Land Board to evaluate the feasibility of renewable energy leases on state land as well as a partnership with Denmark's clean energy industry to foster collaboration, innovation, and clean energy economic development. One of the most ambitious energy sustainability projects currently under development in the nation is Fort ZED (Fort Collins Zero Energy District), a three-way initiative of the NCCEC, Fort Collins Utilities, and UniverCity Connections, an initiative of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. Fort ZED will convert downtown Fort Collins and the main campus of Colorado State University into a net producer of energy, a district that generates more energy than it uses on an annual basis. The energy generation will come from renewable energy sources within a 50-mile radius of Fort ZED, renewable and conventional distributed energy sources within the district, and energy demand reduction and response within the district, all integrated with an array of smart grid technologies. The district currently serves approximately 6,500 electric utility customers with a combined electric demand of 45 megawatts (M ). On this basis, it would be the largest net zero district of its kind in the world and would provide strong competitive advantage to expand existing capabilities and attract clean technology companies to Colorado that could replicate the technical solution in other communities worldwide. Brendle Group is currently collaborating on the Renewable and Distributed Systems Integration (RDSI) Project a jump-start project for Fort ZED. Brendle Group is coordinating various tasks including demand side management projects; outreach for the project including community and employee education; a comprehensive study of environmental impacts (e.g., greenhouse gases, air emissions, etc.); a study of the cost impacts to participants comparing feeder demand response versus demand reduction measures; and guidance to maximize energy efficiency opportunities for participants' facilities. COLEY/FORREST WORK EXPERIENCES City of Aurora Cost of Development Study. This assignment was a an unusual collaboration between the City of Aurora and the real estate �oRa4� development community to jointly explore the cost of new development and recommend approaches to insure that future real estate development pays for itself. Jean Townsend, president of Coley/Forrest, was retained by a coalition of 12 large mixed use developers to represent the real estate community. Mike Trevithick, the former interim City of Aurora Finance Director, was the City of Aurora's representative. Both Ms. Townsend and Mr. Trevithick are members of our consulting team. This assignment explored both capital and on -going operations and maintenance costs associated with new development from the City's perspective. Attention was focused on both new greenfield development and existing infill development. A special analysis was completed to determine whether a lag existed between residential rooftops and related retail development. Benchmark comparisons between Aurora and other "competitive" cities was also a consideration. The City staff and the real estate development community collaborated on the scope of work. Each interest was engaged throughout the 18-month assignment in reviewing all methodology, working assumptions and technical output. The result was amended impact fees and a mutual commitment to explore additional financing remedies that would help mitigate the City's structural revenue situation. The impetus for this assignment was a recommendation in the City's Structural Revenue Study. Mr. Trevithick was the City project manager for this assignment as well. Lessons learned from the Structural Revenue Study are also germane to the Fort Collins City Plan / Transportation Plan update. Reference: Bruce Rau, Oakwood Homes, lead firm for the real estate development community, 303-596-5993. ,'. Town of Erie — Public Finance Consulting Services. Coley Forrest has provided extended fiscal services and economic development advice to i o Town of Erie over a multi -year time period of rapid growth and change. It is this body of work, rather than any individual assignment that is most germane to the Fort Collins City Plan / Transportation Plan update. Coley/Forrest assignments included designing and applying a fiscal impact model to upcoming development applications; providing advice regarding storm water over -sizing and