Outcomes

Achieving the project goals and objectives will lead to the following results:

  • Development of a robust public participation process, characterized by, at a minimum, an engaging project brand and media campaign, a project kickoff event, five public outreach series, five speakers series, surveys, a project website, and the use of social media tools
  • Assessment of the region’s current status using relevant data and information that documents current levels of sustainability, existing conditions and trends, and strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT)
  • Integration of all existing regional planning efforts, in particular DART Forward 2035 and Capital Crossroads
  • Development of a preferred future vision for the region, generated through the use of an interactive alternative scenario modeling tool and public involvement
  • Development and adoption of new regional plans for land use, housing, transportation, economic development, infrastructure, and the environment
  • Promotion of possible refinements to state and local laws, to include sustainable planning principles
  • Recommendations for development of appropriate partnerships to support ongoing regional integration and collaboration
  • Establishment of a regional oversight entity to promote plan implementation and monitor metrics and performance, and suggest plan modifications
  • Identification of all entities responsible for implementation
  • Identification and recommendations for potential funding strategies
  • Adoption of strategic implementation plan for projects, initiatives and policies, including timeline
  • Development of 2050 Planning Document