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Denver Art Museum


Mayor Hickenlooper:“Denver is unusual among American cities in that people move here not for jobs but the Quality of Life: the nearby mountains, hiking trails, the relentless sunny days. They are the people who expect a vigorous cultural scene”


National Museumof the

Environment and Ecological StudiesTreasure Coast of Florida

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“The Treasure Coast is unusual among American communities in that people move here not for jobs but the Quality of Life: the nearby ocean and rivers, hiking trails, the relentless sunny days, and nation’s top commitment to the Environment and Ecology as demonstrated by its World Class University and Eco-Tourism. These are people who expect a vigorous cultural scene including the National Museum for the Environment and Ecological Studies”


National Museumof the

Environment and Ecological StudiesTreasure Coast of Florida

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Ho-Hum


Strive For Excellence


The Year Is:

2058


The Location Is:

Atlantica


Where Is:

Atlantica?


AtlanticaAtlantica is one of several Community Management Districts chartered by the state to assure efficient use of tax funds and energy / ecological resources for a specific geo-physical area of the state having common life-style characteristics.

Atlantica is the area previously known as the Treasure Coast consisting of three counties (Martin, Indian River, and St. Lucie) and four cities (Stuart, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and Fort Pierce.


Atlantica● High Percentage of Regenerative Land Preservation ● Quality Economic Development –

● “Creative Class” Businesses (Bio-tech, Research, etc)● “Best of Class” University Level Education● “World Class” Eco–Tourism● Regional Air Transportation Business Center

● Quality Growth Development● Live, Work, Play & Stay Life Style● Compact Village / Town Concept – Walkable Communities ● Eco-Tourism - World Class Attraction

● Energy Efficiency Goals - Exceeded ● Sustainability Goals (Energy, Environment, Fiscal) - Exceeded -

A Success Story


Atlantica● Residents Demanding More Land Preservation● Residents Fearful of the Effects of Urban Sprawl● Residents Fearful of Higher Taxes Caused by New Development ● High Taxes, High Insurance Rates, High Gasoline Costs Deterring New Residents and Tourists. Existing Residents Leaving. ● Real Estate Speculators Gone● Citrus Industry Declining – Landowners Want to Cash In ● Sellers Market Goes to a Buyers Market to a Buyers Market Without Buyers● Real Estate Values Decreased● Sales Tax and Real Estate Tax Collections Significantly Reduced ● Low Percentage of Middle Class and Middle Age Population● Students Go to College and Do Not Return ● Wake Up Calls – “The Geography of Nowhere” and “The Creative Class”

Look Back to 2008


Atlantica● Quality Environment - Preserved and Regenerated● Quality Economic Growth

● Creative Class Businesses● Best of Class University Level Education● Eco-Tourism● Regional Air Transportation Businesses

● Quality Physical Growth - Controlled and Focused● Sprawl and Widening Roads Discouraged ● TOD Compact Towns and Villages● TOD Principles Applied to Existing and In-fill Projects

● Quality Energy Solutions ● Compact – Walkable Communities ● Solar Photovoltaics – Solar Thermal – Wind Generators● Energy Efficient Transportation Systems

● Quality Sustainability Goals

2008 Realizations / Goals


Atlantica● Quality Environment - Preserved and Regenerated

● 100% Agreement● Martin County Demonstrated Leadership● Immediate Priority - Identify Preservation Areas● Ownership Issues

● Private (Using TDRs) or Public ● Regenerative Issues

● Public Access and Use● Eco – Tourism Potential

● Mini - Parks As Community Focal Points● Regional Parks – Energy Efficient Event Transportation● Integrated Connectivity – Trails / Walkways / POIs

2008 Realizations - Environment


Atlantica● Quality Economic Growth

● Demographics – Inverted Bell Curves ● Income & Age of Population

● Old Economy on the Decline● Agriculture, Tourism, Construction

● New Economy Based on: ● Creative Class Businesses

● World Class University Level Education● Eco-Tourism● Regional Air Transportation Businesses

● New Economy Principles● Strong Year-Round Economy● Expanding Job Opportunities● Incentives – Area Attractiveness

2008 Realizations – Economic Growth


● Quality Economic Growth ● Demographics – Inverted Bell Curves

● Income & Age of Population ● Old Economy on the Decline

● Agriculture, Tourism, Construction● New Economy Based on:



2008 Realizations – Economic GrowthAtlantica


2008 Realizations – Economic GrowthAtlantica

● Industrial Age

● Agricultural Age

● Technology Age

● “Creativity” Age

Moving into the Fourth Age

● “Creativity is the driving force of today’s economy.”

● “The Creative Class has become the dominant class in society.” From “The Rise of the Creative Class” – Richard Florida


ATLANTICA2008 Realizations – Economic Growth

Creative ClassSuper-Creative Core

Computer and mathematical occupationsArchitecture, engineering, and planning occupationsLife, physical, and social science occupationsEducation, training, and library occupationsArts, design, entertainment, and media occupations

Creative ProfessionalsManagement occupationsBusiness and financial occupationsLegal occupationsHealthcare practitioners and technical occupationsHigh-end sales and sales management



Working ClassConstruction occupationsInstallation, maintenance, and repair occupationsProduction OccupationsTransportation and material moving occupationsArts, design, entertainment, and media occupations

Service ClassHealth care occupationsFood preparation and food service occupationsBuilding and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupationsPersonal care and service occupationsOffice and administrative support occupationsCommunity and social services occupationsProtective service occupations

AgricultureFarming, fishing, and forestry occupations.


Atlantica ● Quality Economic Growth




● Best of Class University Level Education● Eco-Tourism

● Regional Air Transportation Businesses● New Economy Principles

● Strong Year-Round Economy● Expanding Job Opportunities● Incentives – Area Attractiveness




Best of Class UniversityUniversity - An institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees at all levels (bachelor, masters and doctorate) in a variety of subjects

A University is a Cultural Center for a Community. Provides theater, various arts programs / galleries, museums, community education opportunities and a knowledge base for the community.

A Private University in a community provides an opportunity for local citizens and businesses to donate funds for the University infrastructure and University programs. Local citizens also have opportunities to become educators at the University.






● Best of Class University Level Education● Eco-Tourism● Regional Air Transportation Businesses





Eco-Tourism Eco-Tourism focuses on local culture, wilderness adventures, volunteering, personal growth, and learning new ways to live on the planet; typically involving travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Perfect for the natural assets of the Treasure Coast. Eco-Tourism includes programs that promote of recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, and creation of economic opportunities for the local communities such as Solar Energy Farms and Wind Generation Farms.

Eco-Tourism can become so good in this area that it can attract National Attention.



Eco-Tourism

Small BeginningsFlorida Oceanographic Coastal Center

Stuart, Florida


Atlantica2008 Realizations – Economic Growth



● Incentives – Area Attractiveness

● Cultural Activities - (Theater, Arts, Museums, Sports)

● Recreational Activities - (Beach, Boating, Fishing)

● Casual Meeting Activities – Coffee Shops, Meeting Spaces (Central Mail Boxes), Mini-Parks, Town / Village Art Gallery, Night-Life, Evening Outdoor Concerts

● Family Oriented Activities – Soccer Play Fields, Community Swim Teams – Aquariums - Museums



Atlantica● Quality Physical Growth

● Physical Growth Based on Economic Justification ● Who Benefits – Who Doesn’t

● Urban Sprawl and Widening of Roads Creates Problems ● Transit Oriented Development (TOD) ● Live, Work, Play and Stay Life Style Planning● TOD Compact Towns and Villages Encouraged● TOD Principles Applied to Existing and In-fill Projects

2008 Realizations – Physical Growth


ATLANTICA2008 Realizations – Physical Growth

Physical Growth Based on Economics● Who Benefits from Growth? Who Doesn’t Benefit? Does the total community benefit? Does the tax payer benefit?

● Are Community Funded Support Facilities Required?Does growth require additional schools and libraries? Does growth require addition police and fire protection facilities, equipment, and personnel? Does growth require additional water or sewer utilities? Does growth require additional roads?

● What transportation systems or on-site facilities are proposed to encourage people not to use their automobiles? Walking / Bike Trails? Transportation Center? Shuttles? Car pooling? Mixed Use Facilities on Site (Grocery, Bank, Coffee Shop, Restaurant)?




● Urban Sprawl and Widening of Roads Creates Problems ● Transit Oriented Development (TOD) ● Live, Work, Play and Stay Life-Style Planning● TOD Compact Towns and Villages Encouraged● TOD Principles Applied to Existing and In-fill Projects




Urban Sprawl● Urban Sprawl is the indiscriminate spreading out of a city and its suburbs over rural land at the fringe of an urban area. Residents of sprawling neighborhoods tend to live in single-family homes and commute by automobile to work. Characteristics of Urban Sprawl include lack of transportation options, lack of pedestrian friendly neighborhoods and increased traffic on arterial roads. Urban sprawl creates health and environmental issues. Residents of sprawling neighborhoods emit more pollution per person and suffer more traffic fatalities.

● Widening of Existing Roads beyond two lanes in each direction encourages additional sprawl.


ATLANTICA2008 Realizations – Physical Growth Growth

Transit Oriented Development

● Transit Oriented Development is defined as compact, mixed use development near new or existing public transportation infrastructure that serves housing, transportation and neighborhood goals. Its pedestrian-oriented design encourages residents and workers to drive their cars less and ride mass transit more.



Transit Oriented Development



Transit Oriented Development Features of Transit Oriented Development

● Walkable design with pedestrian as the highest priority● Transit Center as prominent feature of town center● Central nodes containing a mixture of uses in close proximity including office, residential, retail, and civic uses ● Medium density, high-quality development within 10-minute walk circle surrounding transit center ● Designed to include the easy use of bicycles, scooters, etc. as daily support transportation systems● Reduced and managed parking inside 10-minute walk circle around town transit



Live, Work, Play, and Stay ● Incorporates a mix of residential and commercial development, allowing residents to access schools, recreation and work within their community and utilize the services of businesses that are conveniently located. ● Accommodates housing designed to meet the varied needs of individuals and families at different life stages. ● Incorporates features that enhance the quality of residents’ lives through the inclusion of wetlands or other natural features, parks or comparable green spaces, recreation or meeting centers or other appropriate amenities.




● Urban Sprawl and Widening of Roads Creates Problems ● Transit Oriented Development (TOD) ● Live, Work, Play and Stay Life-Style Planning● TOD Compact Towns and Villages Encouraged● Principles Applied to Existing and In-fill Projects




TOD Compact Towns and Villages



TOD Compact Towns and Villages ● Sense of Place –

● Unique Identity - Architectural – Natural Features● Pedestrian Friendly – Human Scale ● Welcoming - Encourages Gathering● Focus of Community Activity – Public Events● Retail Stores / Services

● Walkability / Bike Trails – ● Designed to permit walkability in Town Center (within 2200-foot radius)● Direct Bike Trails to and from all neighborhoods and Transit Center ● Bike Trails to Schools and Parks

● Diversity – ● Diversity of Housing Types – From Apartments for the young to Assisted Living for the elderly.● Diversity of Affordability ● Diversity of Age – Greater percentage of Middle Age● Diversity of Income – Greater percentage of Middle Class



TOD Compact Towns and Villages ● “Creative Class” Orientation

● Local Knowledge Center (Library)● Conference Center / Casual Meeting Spaces ● Coffee Shops● Small Art Museum / Art Gallery

● Energy Efficient – ● All Building to Meet LEED Requirements (Silver Level Minimum)● Goal – Reduce Offsite Energy Requirements to 25% or less.

● Village Center Services● Grocery store, Bank, Drug Store, Civic Buildings (Post Office, Etc.)

Restaurants Coffee Shops, Children’s Activities (Little Gym, Curiosity Zone, Karate, Dancing Classes), Casual Meeting Spaces), and Gas Station● Town Center Services

Offices, Retail Centers, Theaters, Restaurants, Tourist Activities, Entertainment, Education Centers, Etc.


Walkable Village


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● Urban Sprawl and Widening of Roads Creates Problems ● Transit Oriented Development (TOD) ● Live, Work, Play and Stay Life-Style Planning● TOD Compact Towns and Villages Encouraged● Principles Applied to Existing Heritage Communities and

In-fill Projects



Atlantica● Quality Energy Solutions

● TOD Land Planning - Compliments Energy Conservation ● Walkways, Transportation Centers, Connectability

● Compact – Walkable Communities ● LEED – Silver Level Certified Buildings or Equal● Alternative Energy Sources

● Solar Photovoltaics – Solar Thermal – Wind Generators

● Energy Efficient Transportation Systems ● Shuttles, Community Coach, Light Rail

2008 Realizations – Energy Solutions


Atlantica● Quality Solutions for the Energy Crisis



● Solar Photovoltaics – Solar Thermal – Wind Generators● Energy Efficient Transportation Systems

● Shuttles, Community Coach, Light Rail



ATLANTICA2008 Realizations – Energy Solutions

LEED – Silver Level ● LEED is the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System™ of the USGBC (United States Green Building Council) ● LEED is one of several nationally accepted benchmark systems for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. ● LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. ● LEED provides a roadmap for measuring and documenting success for every building type and phase of a building lifecycle. ● LEED for New Construction has 69 achievable points.

● Certified Level – 26 to 32 points ● Silver Level – 33 to 38 points ● Gold Level – 39 to 51 points ● Platinum Level – 52 to 69 points



Alternative Energy Sources



Energy Efficient Transportation Systems


Atlantica● Quality Sustainability Goals

● Environmental Sustainability ● Energy Sustainability ● Emergency Sustainability● Electronic Sustainability● Educational Sustainability

● Economic Sustainability

2008 Realizations – Sustainability Goals


Environmental Sustainability

Establish Short Term and Long Term Goals for Treasure Coast Land Preservation

Development Rights Credits pay for Land Preservation

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Environmental Sustainability

Establish Short Term and Long Term Standards for Treasure Coast Waterways

Solve Lake Okeechobee Water Discharge Problem

Improve the Quality of the Treasure CoastWaterways - Establish 50 Year Standards

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Energy Sustainability

LEED Standards Mandatory for All Buildings

Baseline Building Energy Consumption Reduction

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Energy Sustainability

Solar – Wind – Light Monitors – Peak ShavingHurricane Survivability

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Emergency Sustainability

Normal Daily Life Resumes within 24 hours Following a Major Hurricane – Pre-Positioned Supplies –

Emergency Power / Protection for All Critical Community Functions

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Electronic Sustainability

Community - Wireless High-Speed InternetAll Local Government Services Available on Internet

Water – Electricity Metering on Internet. Alarm Services on Internet.

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Educational Sustainability

Students can grow up in Treasure Coast – Be educated in the Treasure Coast – Make a contribution

to future of the Treasure Coast

Higher Education Oportunities Available in Treasure Coast - Science / Technology Emphasis

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Economic Sustainability

Attract high paying professionals – Attract high tech science businesses – Create attractions for day visitors.

Most Important - Know the impact of development on Tax Base

Increase Tax Base Per Unit of Population (1 Resident)50 Year Goal - First 25 Years - 5% per year -

Next 25 years - 6% per year

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Atlantica● 100% Percent of the Available Developable Land in 2008 Has Been Converted to Regenerative Land Preservation ● 70% of New Jobs Since 2008 Are - “Creative Class” Jobs● Atlantica University - A World Class Private University is at the Mid-Point of Completion of its Three Campus Construction● 20 New Compact Walkable Towns (6) / Villages (14) ● University Campus is Center of 3 of the 6 New Towns ● Energy Efficient Transportation Oriented Design (TOD) ● Atlantica Parkway connecting Hobe Sound with Sebastian and

All New Towns / Villages – Light Rail Along Parkway● Light Rail Connecting Downtown Areas of Stuart, Port St Lucie, Fort Pierce, and Vero Beach

● Quality of Life Policies Achieved – Live, Work, Play & Stay● Sustainability Goals Achieved● Quality Attractions National Attraction Eco-Tourism

2058 Accomplishments Since 2008



● “Creative Class” Businesses● “Best of Class” University Level Education● “World Class” Eco-Tourism● Regional Air Transportation Businesses

● Quality Physical Growth - Controlled and Focused● Sprawl and Widening Roads Discouraged ● TOD Compact Towns and Villages (Live, Work, Play & Stay)● TOD Principles Applied to Existing and In-fill Projects



50 Year Vision Goals


Atlantica

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Atlantica● “Geography of Nowhere” – James Kunstler

Chapter 13 – “Better Places” ● “The New Urbanism” – Peter Katz

Pages XXV – XXXVI – “Planning the American Dream”● “The Rise of the Creative Class” – Richard Florida

Preface & Chapter 12 – “The Power of Place”● “The Long Emergency” – James Kunstler

Chapter 7 –”Living in the Long Emergency”

Reading List


Atlantica● Blueprint for America● Treasure Coast is at a Major Crossroads● Treasure Coast is Unique – Residents are Passionate● Round Table Discussions● Slow Growthers● Build-out Planning● Much More Agreement than We Think

No people favoring Fast Growth or Massive Growth● Newspapers – Say Where are Those People that Favor Growth? -

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