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1 T h e C A R L I S L E P l a n Meeting 5 January 20, 2009 A N I N C L U S I V E A N D V I S I O N A R Y C O M P R E H E N S I V E P L A N N I N G P R O C E S S W I T H T H E C I T Y O F C A R L I S L E R D G P L A N N I N G & D E S I G N

2 TODAY S AGENDA 1. R e v i e w o f Pro j e c t S t at u s 2. S u m m a r y o f Fo c u s G ro u p I s s u e s 3. S m a r t G rowth Principles 4. Co m p re h e n s i ve P l a n G o a l s

3 TODAY S AGENDA 1. R eview o f P rojec t S t at u s 2. S u m m a r y o f Fo c u s G ro u p I s s u e s 3. S m a r t G rowth Principles 4. Co m p re h e n s i ve P l a n G o a l s

4 The Carlisle Planning Process Community Strategic Plan Identification of Key Issues and an Action Plan Development Concept/ Future Land Use A Unified Vision of Carlisle s Opportunities and Systems Comprehensive Plan Details and Systems for Implementation Steering Committee Focus Groups/Key Person Interviews Community Workshops Website Land Use Design Workshop Steering Committee Review Open House Presentation Website Steering Committee Public Open House Planning Commission and Council Workshop Website

5 T H E E XC E L S I O R SPRINGS PLAN M E E T I N G S C H E D U L E Feb 10,11

6 T H E C A R L I S L E P L A N M E E T I N G S C H E D U L E Committee Meeting 1 (Sep 30): Kickoff/ Strategic Planning Workshop 1 Committee Meeting 2: Snapshot, Strategic Planning Workshop 2 Committee Meeting 3: Stakeholder Group/Key Person Interviews Community Workshop Committee Meeting 4: Steering Committee Goals and Principles Workshop Committee Meeting 5: Public Presentation Committee Meeting 6: Development Planning Studio (Feb 10, 11) Committee Meeting 7: Plan Elements Committee Meeting 8: Plan Elements Committee Meeting 9: Plan Elements Committee Meeting 10: Implementation Committee Meeting 11: Open House Committee Meeting 12/13: Formal Presentations

7 TODAY S AGENDA 1. R e v i e w o f Pro j e c t S t at u s 2. S u m m a r y o f Fo c u s G roup I s s u e s 3. S m a r t G rowth Principles 4. Co m p re h e n s i ve P l a n G o a l s

8 COMMITTEE SURVEY RESULTS Most Important Issues Economic Development (21) Growth & Development (17) Infrastructure (13) Community Competitiveness (12) Trails, Parks and Recreation Facilities (11) Community Perception (5) Housing (4) Public Facilities (4) Downtown (3) Community Gateway (2)

9 FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEWS Most Important Issues Economic Development (54) Growth and Development (27) Parks and Recreation (25) Housing (23) Trails (22) Infrastructure (22) Community Character (13) Community Services (12) Transportation (10) Tourism/Marketing (9) Sustainability (7) Schools (7) Youth (6)

10 FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEWS / COMMIT TEE SURVE Y Focus Group Issues Economic Development (54) Growth and Development (27) Parks and Recreation (25) Housing (23) Trails (22) Infrastructure (22) Community Character (13) Community Services (12) Transportation (10) Tourism/Marketing (9) Sustainability (7) Schools (7) Youth (6) Committee Issues Economic Development (21) Growth & Development (17) Infrastructure (13) Community Competitiveness (12) Trails, Parks and Recreation Facilities (11) Community Perception (5) Housing (4) Public Facilities (4) Downtown (3) Community Gateway (2)

11 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 1. Economic Development (54) Largest Issue Area (x 2) Needed Commercial Services: Basic services (grocery/hardware); Fast-food restaurants; Sit-down restaurants; Movie theatres; Video rental Family-oriented Businesses and Services Proximity to Des Moines and Altoona; Rooftops Resident Commitment to Local Shopping: Difficult Highway 5: Lack of Sites for New Development Iowa 5/Beltway Interchange: Better Future Potential Carlisle Tax Base/School District: Equity Issue City Role in Encouraging New Business Development Parking Downtown Trail System Economic Benefits

12 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 2. Growth and Development (27) Environmental Constraints to Growth Unique Environment as Asset Limited Land Supply: Must Plan Carefully Gateway Interchange Area: Benefit to Community If Quality Development Pull People Off Freeway Into Carlisle Resolve Annexation/Growth Boundary Issues Downtown: Growth Restricted Improve Linkage: Highway 5 to Downtown Perception that Carlisle is Far Away : No Longer True, but Persists

13 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 3. Parks and Recreation (25) Connection: P & R Facilities/Programs and Carlisle s Ability to Attract Families Carlisle: Lags Behind Other Similar Communities Needed Outdoor Facilities: Basketball Court; Softball/Baseball Fields; Soccer Fields; Disk Golf; Skate Park; Tennis Court; Dog Park; Play/Practice Fields Proposed Recreation Complex: Support Need: Indoor Community Recreation Center Facilities: Indoor swimming; Multi-purpose gymnasium; Wellness programs; Large multi-use leasable space Need: Downtown Space for Public Events Carlisle Nature Center: Complete Water Tower Park Improvements

14 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 4. Trails (22) Somerset Trail: Well-used and Adds to Quality of Life Carlisle Has Not Achieved Full Benefits: Need Local and Regional Linkages Local Linkage: Carlisle Downtown and North Neighborhoods; Danamere Farms Trail and Scotch Ridge Road Highway 5 Crossing: Major Issue Regional Linkage: Connection to Easter Lake and Metro Trail System Snowmobile and ATV Trails: Opportunity for Carlisle?

15 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 5. Housing (23) Type, Affordability, Variety of Housing Available Current Projects Not Affordable: Need $ ,000 Housing To Attract Young Families: Need Affordable Decent Housing Easter Lake: Successful in Attracting Families Carlisle District Teachers Without Children: Choose Des Moines Empty-nesters and Seniors: Want Ranch Style Housing Affordable Bi-Attached and Townhomes Needed No Nice Apartments Available for Young Professionals Demand Increasing for Senior Assisted-Living Units

16 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 6. Infrastructure (22) Public Infrastructure: Biggest Challenge to Growth Split Perceptions: Carlisle Meeting Challenge? Gateway and Scotch Ridge: Growth Areas Water Service: Good Condition? Delays in Permitting for Electrical Service: Hurting Development Sell Power Company to MidAmerican? Street Conditions in Older City Pedestrian Crossing of Highway 5

17 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 7. Community Character (13) Carlisle: Lots of Potential for Growth Small Town Character Seniors: Carlisle an Attractive Place to Retire Families Wanting Small Town Character with Access to Des Moines Informal Social Networking: Positive Need for More Volunteerism/Leadership

18 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 8. Community Services (12) Police and Fire Facility and Staffing Needs: Growth City Community Development and Parks/Recreation Staffing Library: Meeting Needs of Community Youth Recreation/Activity Center Daycare Services

19 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 9. Transportation (10) Pedestrian Facilities North Side Sidewalks Crossing Highway 5: Schools Street Connection Between S. 5 th Street and Scotch Ridge Road S. 5 th Street: Speed and Safety Problems

20 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 10. Tourism/Marketing (9) Build on Successful Community Events and Festivals: 4 th of July; Holiday Light Up New Community Events Unique Activities: Carlisle Heritage Days (Historical Theme) Downtown Focus Marketing Somerset Trail

21 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 11. Sustainability (7) Balance Industrial, Commercial and Residential Growth with Green Approach Support Active Lifestyle for All Outdoors: Reinforce Ability to Interact with Nature

22 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 12. Schools (7) Carlisle School District: Attractive to Families Who Want Smaller, More Personalized School System Des Moines Easter Lake Area: Growth Tax Base Equity: School District Boundary vs. Carlisle City Boundary School Congestion/Logistics/Parking Problems Difficult to Compete with Easter Lake for Growth

23 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 13. Youth (6) Lack of Social Activities for Youth Hang Out Places: Aquatic Center, Fizz, Friday Night Football Southridge Mall Being Replaced by Jordan Creek Mall as a Hangout for Youth

24 FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEWS / COMMIT TEE SURVE Y Focus Group Issues Economic Development (54) Growth and Development (27) Parks and Recreation (25) Housing (23) Trails (22) Infrastructure (22) Community Character (13) Community Services (12) Transportation (10) Tourism/Marketing (9) Sustainability (7) Schools (7) Youth (6) Committee Issues Economic Development (21) Growth & Development (17) Infrastructure (13) Community Competitiveness (12) Trails, Parks and Recreation Facilities (11) Community Perception (5) Housing (4) Public Facilities (4) Downtown (3) Community Gateway (2)

25 TODAY S AGENDA 1. R e v i e w o f Pro j e c t S t at u s 2. S u m m a r y o f Fo c u s G ro u p I s s u e s 3. S m a r t G row t h P r i n c i p l e s 4. Co m p re h e n s i ve P l a n G o a l s

26 Principles of Smart Growth 1. Encourage Distinctive Communities with a Sense of Place 2. Preserve Open Space and Vital Environmental Areas 3. Mix Land Uses 4. Encourage Human-Scaled Design in Major Activity Centers 5. Create Housing Opportunities and Choices 6. Create Transportation Options 7. Make Full and Efficient Use of Urban Services 8. Achieve Stakeholder Collaboration in Development Decisions and Provide Tools that Encourage the Emergence of a Smart Community 9. Promote Regional Cooperation

Promote development that enhances the character of Carlisle

identity that creates a sense of membership Create a

27 Smart Growth Principles 1. Encourage Distinctive Communities with a Sense of Place Promote development that enhances the character of Carlisle Build cohesiveness among residents and maintain a community identity that creates a sense of membership Create a physically attractive atmosphere for prospective homeowners and businesses Photo: Carlisle Photo: Carlisle Photo: Carlisle

open space, farmland and critical environmental areas

28 Smart Growth Principles 2. Preserve Open Space and Vital Environmental Areas Preserve open space, farmland and critical environmental areas Sustain special ecosystems for natural habitat and recreation Photo: Carlisle Photo: Carlisle

29 Smart Growth Principles 3. Mix Land Uses Diversify activity in neighborhoods Combine housing types in neighborhoods Locate a variety of uses near one another, allowing for alternatives to automobile travel Photo: Beaverdale Photo: Photo: Carlisle

Provide environments that create interesting and engaging

articulation in project design Ensures more efficient use of

30 Smart Growth Principles 4. Encourage Human-Scaled Design in Major Activity Centers Provide environments that create interesting and engaging experiences Encourage a greater level of detail and building articulation in project design Ensures more efficient use of land Promote walkability and interaction among people Photo: Carlisle Photo: Denver Photo: Carlisle

reflecting the needs of a diverse population Encourage housing affordable to a variety of income

31 Smart Growth Principles 5. Create Housing Opportunities and Choices Develop housing in different design configurations, reflecting the needs of a diverse population Encourage housing affordable to a variety of income levels, integrating different housing types into the community Consider multi-use buildings that integrate housing into business environments Photo: Carlisle Photo: Carlisle Photo: Carlisle

providing alternatives to the use of major streets Design streets so that traffic moves through

32 Smart Growth Principles 6. Create Transportation Options Provide linked and connected street systems, dispersing traffic and providing alternatives to the use of major streets Design streets so that traffic moves through neighborhoods at appropriate speeds Make walking and bicycling viable, attractive alternatives to driving Ensure that all areas of the community are accessible by a network of sidewalks and trails

development Use public infrastructure efficiently and avoid development that

33 Smart Growth Principles 7. Make Full and Efficient Use of Urban Services Develop contiguous to existing urban development Use public infrastructure efficiently and avoid development that prevents or discourages extension of urban services into future development areas Encourage compact development patterns Photo: Carlisle Photo: Ankeny

34 Smart Growth Principles 8. Achieve Stakeholder Collaboration in Development Decisions and Provide Smart Growth Tools Provide land development guidelines that promote smart growth Establish a process that encourages collaboration among all stakeholders Institute a development review process that encourages, rather than obstructs, innovative developments

35 Smart Growth Principles 9. Promote Regional Cooperation Tax Base sharing alleviates inequities among neighboring cities Regional problems like sprawl and disinvestment can be better addressed Coordinates cities planning efforts to ensure successful growth management

36 TODAY S AGENDA 1. R e v i e w o f Pro j e c t S t at u s 2. S u m m a r y o f Fo c u s G ro u p I s s u e s 3. S m a r t G rowth Principles 4. C o m p rehensive P l a n G o a l s

37 FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEWS / COMMIT TEE SURVE Y Focus Group Issues Economic Development (54) Growth and Development (27) Parks and Recreation (25) Housing (23) Trails (22) Infrastructure (22) Community Character (13) Community Services (12) Transportation (10) Tourism/Marketing (9) Sustainability (7) Schools (7) Youth (6) Committee Issues Economic Development (21) Growth & Development (17) Infrastructure (13) Community Competitiveness (12) Trails, Parks and Recreation Facilities (11) Community Perception (5) Housing (4) Public Facilities (4) Downtown (3) Community Gateway (2)

38 C o m m u n i t y Identity/Marke t i n g P l a n M O W R Y S T R AT E G I E S, I N C. Goals and Action Steps: Goal I: To become development ready without losing the small town feel of our community. Goal II: To channel existing community pride into a community charisma that attracts new residents and businesses. Goal III: Develop leadership to accomplish multiple community goals. Goal IV: To increase awareness of the city of Carlisle throughout the metro area and state. Goal V: To develop an ongoing communications plan.

39 PLAN GOALS 1. ISSUE: Economic Development Largest Issue Area (x 2) Needed Commercial Services: Basic services (grocery/hardware); Fast-food restaurants; Sit-down restaurants; Movie theatres; Video rental Family-oriented Businesses and Services Proximity to Des Moines and Altoona; Rooftops Resident Commitment to Local Shopping: Difficult Highway 5: Lack of Sites for New Development Iowa 5/Beltway Interchange: Better Future Potential Carlisle Tax Base/School District: Equity Issue City Role in Encouraging New Business Development Parking Downtown Trail System Economic Benefits COMMITTEE GOALS: Economic Development - Attract More Businesses and Industries - Increase Financial Resources - Market for new Businesses

40 S U G G E S T E D P L A N G OA L S : E c o n o m i c D e ve l o p m e n t 1. Expand the number of small to medium sized businesses 2. Encourage entrepreneurship and provide growth opportunities for existing businesses 3. Encourage resident support of local businesses 4. Increase the amount of retail and services development in the city 5. Retain the economic vitality of downtown Carlisle 6. Foster and support partnerships between the various community and economic development groups interested in the vitality of Carlisle 7. Provide adequate and attractive sites for future commercial and industrial growth in the community. 8. Research and actively recruit businesses and industries that appear to be a good fit for Carlisle. 9. Ensure business growth occurs in locations consistent with the community s overall transportation, infrastructure, and land use growth concepts.

41 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 2. ISSUE: Growth and Development Environmental Constraints to Growth Unique Environment as Asset Limited Land Supply: Must Plan Carefully Gateway Interchange Area: Benefit to Community If Quality Development Pull People Off Freeway Into Carlisle Resolve Annexation/Growth Boundary Issues Downtown: Growth Restricted Improve Linkage: Highway 5 to Downtown Perception that Carlisle is Far Away : No Longer True, but Persists COMMITTEE GOALS: Growth and Development - Quality development and Positive Future Growth - Commercial and Industrial Development - Highway 5 Corridor Development - More Housing Opportunities

42 S U G G E S T E D P L A N G OA L S : G r o w t h & D e ve l o p m e n t 1. Provide adequate land for projected growth and potential growth at a rate that will preserve the character of Carlisle. 2. Future development shall respect and conserve Carlisle s unique environmental resources. 3. Promote growth in Carlisle s Gateway Area that will enhance the community s image and encourage additional development investment. 4. Grow in a unified manner that promotes community identity and connectivity amongst new and established neighborhoods. 5. Strengthen Carlisle s downtown area and community parks as a focus of the community. 6. Create a more vibrant and visible connection between downtown Carlisle and State Highway Provide, maintain, and support the necessary public facilities that Carlisle needs to serve its growing population. 8. Ensure that development within Carlisle and around Carlisle s periphery demonstrates responsibility to the image of the community and adheres to the community s long-term growth goals.

43 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 3. ISSUE: Parks and Recreation Connection: P & R Facilities/Programs and Carlisle s Ability to Attract Families Carlisle: Lags Behind Other Similar Communities Needed Outdoor Facilities: Basketball Court; Softball/Baseball Fields; Soccer Fields; Disk Golf; Skate Park; Tennis Court; Dog Park; Play/Practice Fields Proposed Recreation Complex: Support Need: Indoor Community Recreation Center Facilities: Indoor swimming; Multi-purpose gymnasium; Wellness programs; Large multi-use leasable space Need: Downtown Space for Public Events Carlisle Nature Center: Complete Water Tower Park Improvements COMMITTEE GOALS: Recreation/Entertainment/ Tourism - Improved Amenities and Recreational Facilities - Encourage Tourism with different attractions - Improved Gateway Area with Businesses

44 S U G G E S T E D P L A N G OA L S : Pa r k s & R e c r e a t i o n 1. Develop an interconnected system of parks, trails, and community greenways. 2. Provide additional park and recreational facilities as the community grows to maintain a desired/high level of service. 3. Identify opportunities for youth and seniors to become involved in the community; especially in city beautification projects and community celebrations. 4. Proceed with construction of a recreation complex to meet needs for organized sports fields. 5. Pursue the concept of an community recreation center to meet indoor recreation facility needs. 6. Support the completion and ongoing operation of the Carlisle Nature Center.

45 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 4. ISSUE: Trails Carlisle Has Not Achieved Full Benefits: Need Local and Regional Linkages Local Linkage: Carlisle Downtown and North Neighborhoods; Danamere Farms Trail and Scotch Ridge Road Highway 5 Crossing: Major Issue Somerset Trail: Well-used and Adds to Quality of Life Regional Linkage: Connection to Easter Lake and Metro Trail System Snowmobile and ATV Trails: Opportunity for Carlisle? COMMITTEE GOALS: Trails (Action: Complete Trails)

46 S U G G E S T E D P L A N G OA L S : Tr a i l s 1. Develop an interconnected system of parks, trails, and community greenways (Parks & Recreation). 2. Develop linkages between the Somerset Trail, existing and future Carlisle neighborhoods, and the Downtown. 3. Develop linkages between the Somerset Trail and existing regional trails, with the first priority a connection to the Des Moines Easter Lake area. 4. Improve pedestrian and trail crossings of Highway 5 to improve safety and increase the walkability of Carlisle.

47 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 5. ISSUE: Housing Type, Affordability, Variety of Housing Available Current Projects Not Affordable: Need $150- $200,000 Housing To Attract Young Families: Need Affordable Decent Housing Easter Lake: Successful in Attracting Families Carlisle District Teachers Without Children: Choose Des Moines Empty-nesters and Seniors: Want Ranch Style Housing Affordable Bi-Attached and Townhomes Needed No Nice Apartments Available for Young Professionals Demand Increasing for Senior Assisted-Living Units COMMITTEE GOALS: Housing - More Housing Opportunities

48 S U G G E S T E D P L A N G OA L S : H o u s i n g 1. Strengthen the community s character by encouraging the maintenance and improvement of the existing housing stock. 2. Meet the markets demand for entry level homes to encourage new families to consider Carlisle. 3. Assure a variety of housing types affordable to all income levels. 4. Direct residential development to area designated for growth by the community.

49 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 6. ISSUE: Infrastructure Public Infrastructure: Biggest Challenge to Growth Split Perceptions: Carlisle Meeting Challenge? Gateway and Scotch Ridge: Growth Areas Water Service: Good Condition? Delays in Permitting for Electrical Service: Hurting Development Sell Power Company to MidAmerican? Street Conditions in Older City Pedestrian Crossing of Highway 5 COMMITTEE GOALS: Infrastructure -Utility extensions such as sewer, water and sanitary - Streets and Sidewalk Improvements - IT Resources to Businesses and Homes (1) - Fix aging Infrastructure (1)

50 SUGGESTED PLAN GOALS: Infrastruc ture 1. Provide future infrastructure investments that correspond to Carlisle s growth potential. 2. Evaluate the most cost-effective approach to the provision of electrical utility services to both existing Carlisle residents and property owners as well as serving the needs of new development. 3. Develop a phased program for improvement of Carlisle s aging public infrastructure, especially streets, sanitary and storm sewers. 4. Develop and implement a phased sidewalk construction program focusing on school safe routes and sidewalks along arterial roads.

51 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 7. ISSUE: Community Character Carlisle: Lots of Potential for Growth Small Town Character Seniors: Carlisle an Attractive Place to Retire Families Wanting Small Town Character with Access to Des Moines Informal Social Networking: Positive Need for More Volunteerism/Leadership COMMITTEE GOALS: Community Character - Promote quality development

52 SUGGESTED PLAN GOALS: Community Charac ter 1. Ensure that new development is attractively designed and contributes to the community s character. 2. Maintain the unique, separate character of the City, while acknowledging Carlisle s increasingly important role as a member of the metropolitan Des Moines community. 3. Promote a sense of community and a high quality of life as growth occurs.

53 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 8. ISSUE: Community Services Police and Fire Facility and Staffing Needs: Growth City Community Development and Parks/Recreation Staffing Library: Meeting Needs of Community Youth Recreation/Activity Center Daycare Services COMMITTEE GOALS: Community Services - None

54 SUGGESTED PLAN GOALS: Community S er vices 1. Closely monitor existing services to ensure adequate service levels as the community grows. 2. In particular, study facilities, staffing, and equipment needs of the city s police and fire safety services to ensure that Carlisle s level of service in these key areas meets acceptable standards.

55 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 9. ISSUE: Transportation Pedestrian Facilities North Side Sidewalks Crossing Highway 5: Schools Street Connection Between S. 5 th Street and Scotch Ridge Road S. 5 th Street: Speed and Safety Problems COMMITTEE GOALS: Transportation - Highway 5 Area Development - Better Transportation Connections - Streets and Sidewalk Improvements

56 SUGGESTED PLAN GOALS: Transpor tation 1. Ensure that the transportation system is adequate to meet future demands. 2. Ensure that all areas of the community are accessible by a network of sidewalks and trails.

57 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 10. ISSUE: Tourism/Marketing Build on Successful Community Events and Festivals: 4 th of July; Holiday Light Up New Community Events Unique Activities: Carlisle Heritage Days (Historical Theme) Downtown Focus Marketing Somerset Trail COMMITTEE GOALS: Tourism/Marketing - Encourage Tourism with different attractions - Improved Gateway Area with Businesses - Attract Good Businesses to the Downtown Area - Development of Scotch Ridge Center - Enhance Tourist Environment

58 S U G G E S T E D P L A N G OA L S : To u r i s m / M a r k e t i n g 1. Retain and expand the opportunities for celebrating and sharing the character and heritage of Carlisle. 2. Develop a program of events to bring visitors to the city on a routine basis 3. Emphasize the importance of a top quality appearance for the community s entryways. 4. Focus development on specialty retailing and unique shopping and dining experiences in Downtown Carlisle. 5. Develop design standards, signage and a wayfinding system that carry s out the community s collective theme.

59 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 11. ISSUE: Sustainability Balance Industrial, Commercial and Residential Growth with Green Approach Support Active Lifestyle for All Outdoors: Reinforce Ability to Interact with Nature COMMITTEE GOALS: Sustainability - None

60 SUGGESTED PLAN GOALS: S ustainability 1. Ensure that growth occurs within the context of new neighborhoods and not separate, disconnected developments. 2. Adopt Smart Growth Principles into Comprehensive Plan and use them to review new development for conformance.

61 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 12. ISSUE: Schools Carlisle School District: Attractive to Families Who Want Smaller, More Personalized School System Des Moines Easter Lake Area: Growth Tax Base Equity: School District Boundary vs. Carlisle City Boundary School Congestion/Logistics/Parking Problems Difficult to Compete with Easter Lake for Growth COMMITTEE GOALS: Schools - Better School System/Environment

62 SUGGESTED PLAN GOALS: S chools 1. Use the city s excellent school system as a marketing tool and valuable asset for attracting young families. 2. Co-ordinate with the school district to evaluate and resolve school traffic congestion and parking problems. 3. Initiate discussions with Des Moines regarding the negative impact of tax abatement on the Carlisle School district tax base.

63 FOCUS GROUP ISSUES 13. ISSUE: Youth Lack of Social Activities for Youth Hang Out Places: Aquatic Center, Fizz, Friday Night Football Southridge Mall Being Replaced by Jordan Creek Mall as a Hangout for Youth COMMITTEE GOALS: Youth - Improved Amenities and Recreational Facilities

64 T h e C A R L I S L E P l a n Meeting 5 January 20, 2009 A N I N C L U S I V E A N D V I S I O N A R Y C O M P R E H E N S I V E P L A N N I N G P R O C E S S W I T H T H E C I T Y O F C A R L I S L E R D G P L A N N I N G & D E S I G N

1. I N T R O D U C T I O N

1. I N T R O D U C T I O N INTRODUCTION The Chico 2030 General Plan is a statement of community priorities to guide public decisionmaking. It provides a comprehensive, long-range, and internally consistent policy framework for the