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Economic Development SummitJune 2020
Richmond 300: A Guide for GrowthCommunity Consultation #3
Diverse Economy SummitJune 23, 2020
Thank you for joining!
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Agenda and PanelistsI. Process Overview
Maritza Pechin, AICP Richmond 300 Project Manager, AECOM
II. Vision, Core Concepts, and Big MovesMark Olinger Director, Department of Planning and Development Review, City of Richmond
III. Diverse Economy Bernard Harkless Member, Richmond 300 Advisory Council; Lynx Ventures
IV. Economic Development Strategic PlanLeonard Sledge Director, Department of Economic Development, City of Richmond
V. Next Steps
Other panelists available for Q&ASharon Ebert Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Planning and Economic Development, City of RichmondJon Roberts and John Karras TIP SolutionsMarianne Pitts and William Palmquist, AICP Richmond 300 Deputy Project Managers, City of Richmond
After each section, we will pause to answer any questions we received in the Q&A panel
At any point during the Summit, please feel free to enter questions in the Q&A panel
In the interest of time, we may not be able to answer all the questions during the Summit
If you are having audio trouble, select "Call Using Computer" from the "Audio Connection" menu at the bottom of your screen. Or call 203-607-0564 and entering the access code - 130 783 4233
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Draft Available at www.richmond300.com/draft
- Comment on the Interactive PDF (including the Parking Study)
- Comment on the Interactive Future Land Use Map
- Download the PDF (including the Parking Study)
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Process
reached via Richmond 300 meetings and existing meetings
Forums, Summits, Advisory Council, Sharing Sessions, Parking, Greater Scott’s Addition, etc.
civic associations, stakeholder groups, festivals
6,000+ Individuals
3,300+ Surveys
100+ R300 Meetings
160+ Existing Meetings
Collected on the maps and strategies via 2 rounds of review from the Working Groups and the public during CC#2
1,000+ Comments
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Register at www.richmond300.com/draft
Objectives:- Share the draft Richmond
300 document- Embolden the community
to identify portions of the plan that help advance efforts they are undertaking in their community, business, non-profit, etc.
- Collect edits on the draft plan
Summits will be recorded and posted on www.richmond300.com
Community Consultation #3 | June 1 – July 13 (revised dates)Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
June
1 – Draft online1:30pm: CPC 5pm: Org. Dev.
2 3 410am: UDC
5
8 96pm: InclusiveHousing
104pm: AC6pm: Thriving Environment
116pm: GreaterScott’s Addition
12
151:30pm: CPC6pm: Downtown (focus on Coliseum)
166pm: Route-1 / Bellemeade / Bells
176pm: Southside Plaza
186pm: Stony Point Fashion Park
19
22 233:30pm: CAR6pm: Diverse Economy
246pm: EquitableTransportation
254pm: PAC6pm: High-quality Places
26
29 Coliseum Survey closes6pm: Commerce Rd
30 1 2 3
July
6 7 8 9 10
13Comment Period Ends
14Coliseum Mtg. #2
15 16 17Civic Association and Stakeholder Meetings: Planning staff hosting virtual meetings from 6/1 to 7/13 with existing groups to discuss comments received during CC#2 and how the draft plan responds to those comments
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Vision, Core Concepts, Big Moves
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Vision
In 2037, Richmond is a welcoming, inclusive, diverse, innovative, and equitable city of thriving neighborhoods; ensuring a high quality of life for all.
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Nodes are places where people and jobs are today and may be in the future. Nodes are the convergence of many uses and multiple modes of transportation.
Priority Growth Nodes are places the city is targeting for the most growth over the next 20 years.
NodesStony Point
Fashion Park
Greater Scott’s Addition
Downtown
Rt. 1Bellemeade
BellsSouthside
Plaza
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Future land use designations are visionary and include language about how the area should look and feel in the future, but do not specify what an owner can or cannot legally do with their property.
Future Land Use
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The Future Connections provide equitable access to and between Nodes.
- Great Streets- Street Typologies- Bike Facilities- Greenways- Enhanced Transit- Street Grids- Bridges- Interchanges
Future Connections
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Richmond is a well-designed city of
communities interconnected by a
network of open space, public facilities, and
activity centers providing services
to residents, businesses, and
visitors.
Richmond prioritizes the movement of people over the
movement of vehicles through a
safe, reliable, equitable, and
sustainable transportation
network.
Richmond is a city where all people
can access quality housing.
Richmond is home to a variety of businesses and
industries that offer opportunities for
quality employment and capital
investments.
Richmond is a sustainable and
resilient city with healthy air, clean
water, and a flourishing ecosystem.
High-Quality Places
Equitable Transportation
Inclusive Housing
Diverse Economy
Thriving Environment
5 Topic Vision Statements
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1: Nodes
2: City Facilities
3: Historic Preservation
4: Urban Design
5: Planning Engagement
6: Land Use & Transportation
7: Vision Zero
8: Non-Car Network
9: Streets and Bridges
10: New Technology
11: Jobs & Businesses
12: Tourism
13: Anchor Institutions
14: Housing Opportunities Everywhere
15: Clean Air
16: Clean Water
17: Resilient & Healthy Communities
High-Quality Places
Equitable Transportation
Inclusive Housing
Diverse Economy
Thriving Environment17 Goals, each with objectives and strategies
High-Quality Places
Equitable Transportation
Inclusive Housing
Diverse Economy
Thriving Environment
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Diverse Economy
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Diverse Economy Vision
Richmond is home to a variety of businesses and industries that offer opportunities for quality employment and capital investment. Richmond is a first choice location for businesses and investment because the city’s transportation, housing, cultural, outdoor, commercial, and institutional amenities create a vibrant city. Richmonders of all income levels have opportunities for life-long learning and skill-building.
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Existing Context:- Richmond does not live in a
bubble
- Job growth in Richmond lags population growth
- Richmond’s job growth has not kept pace with the suburbs
- Racial inequities persist in the local and regional labor market
- Federal, state, and local policies, and private industry practices have segregated Richmond over the past 100+ years
Goal 11: Business Creation, Retention, and Attraction Foster an environment that supports the growth of existing and new small, medium, and large businesses, focusing on Nodes, major corridors, and industrial centers
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ZoningObjective 11.1: Increase the areas of appropriately-zoned land near various transportation modes and housing to retain, create, and attract employers
InclusivityObjective 11.2: Implement equitable economic development strategies to expand inclusivity and opportunity
Goal 4: Urban DesignEstablish a distinctive city comprising architecturally-significant buildings connected by a network of walkable urban streets and open spaces to support an engaging built environment
Goal 11: Business Creation, Retention, and Attraction Foster an environment that supports the growth of existing and new small, medium, and large businesses, focusing on Nodes, major corridors, and industrial centers
Stony Point Fashion Park
Greater Scott’s Addition
Downtown
Rt. 1Bellemeade
BellsSouthside
Plaza
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Goal 4: Urban DesignEstablish a distinctive city comprising architecturally-significant buildings connected by a network of walkable urban streets and open spaces to support an engaging built environment
Goal 11: Business Creation, Retention, and Attraction Foster an environment that supports the growth of existing and new small, medium, and large businesses, focusing on Nodes, major corridors, and industrial centers
Minority-Owned BusinessesObjective 11.3: Increase the number and support the growth of small businesses, start-ups, and women-owned and minority-owned businesses
Marketing NodesObjective 11.5: Increase the number of jobs in Nodes by branding and marketing the Nodes
Industrial LandObjective 11.4: Determine the acres of land needed and locations for future industrial users
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Existing Context:- "While you weren't looking, Richmond
got cool." – Frommer's
- Richmond's diverse festivals attract thousands of visitors
Goal 12: TourismDevelop tourism and attractions to further elevate Richmond’s image and to continue to delight existing and future residents, employees, and visitors
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AttractionsObjective 12.1: Maintain, grow, and market Richmond’s tourism attractions
EventsObjective 12.2: Host regional, national, and international events
LodgingObjective 12.3: Increase the availability and options for lodging in the city
Goal 4: Urban DesignEstablish a distinctive city comprising architecturally-significant buildings connected by a network of walkable urban streets and open spaces to support an engaging built environment
Goal 12: TourismDevelop tourism and attractions to further elevate Richmond’s image and to continue to delight existing and future residents, employees, and visitors
Visitor FacilitiesObjective 12.4: Improve hospitality and visitor facilities and services
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Existing Context:- 7 of Richmond's top 10 largest
employers are government entities
- Richmond's universities are major attractions for students, faculty, research, and culture
- 30% of the City's land is not taxable
- In 2017, real estate tax income accounted for 33% of the City's total budget
Goal 13: Anchor InstitutionsLeverage institutions to strengthen job sectors and collaborate on land planning.
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Cooperative RelationsObjective 13.1: Create new and support existing cooperative relationships between institutions and neighborhoods
Goal 4: Urban DesignEstablish a distinctive city comprising architecturally-significant buildings connected by a network of walkable urban streets and open spaces to support an engaging built environment
Goal 13: Anchor InstitutionsLeverage institutions to strengthen job sectors and collaborate on land planning.
Institutional PlanningObjective 13.2: Encourage institutional development and expansion through policy and careful consideration of land resources
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2019 Richmond Poverty Rate: 24.5%Labor force participation: % of civilian non-institutional population 16 yrs+ that is working or actively looking for work
Goal 4: Urban DesignEstablish a distinctive city comprising architecturally-significant buildings connected by a network of walkable urban streets and open spaces to support an engaging built environment
Economic Development Strategic Plan
Guiding PrinciplesBe CompetitiveEquitable Economic Growth
Draft forthcoming late summer/early fall
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Next Steps
Review the Draft: www.Richmond300.com/draft
Attend virtual meetings in the month of June
Submit comments by July 13, 2020
Contact Information
646-6348 [email protected]
richmond300.com
facebook.com/richmond300
instagram.com/richmond300
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
June
1 – Draft online1:30pm: CPC 5pm: Org. Dev.
2 3 410am: UDC
5
8 96pm: InclusiveHousing
104pm: AC6pm: Thriving Environment
116pm: GreaterScott’s Addition
12
151:30pm: CPC6pm: Downtown (focus on Coliseum)
166pm: Route-1 / Bellemeade / Bells
176pm: Southside Plaza
186pm: Stony Point Fashion Park
19
22 233:30pm: CAR6pm: Diverse Economy
246pm: EquitableTransportation
254pm: PAC6pm: High-quality Places
26
29 Coliseum Survey closes6pm: Commerce Rd
30 1 2 3
July
6 7 8 9 10
13Comment Period Ends
14Coliseum Mtg. #2
15 16 17Civic Association and Stakeholder Meetings: Planning staff hosting virtual meetings from 6/1 to 7/13 with existing groups to discuss comments received during CC#2 and how the draft plan responds to those comments
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Thank you!
Q&A