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50th International Making Cities Livable Conference
Portland, OR June 2013
A Holistic Approach to Community Connectivity
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Founded 2008
Research
Education
Advocacy
Focus on Health,
Recreation and
Land Agencies
About GP RED
www.gpred.org
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Characteristics of healthy community design
The choice for connectivity
Strategies for success
Summary of Today
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We’re Disconnected
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Sector Silos
www.movethegtha.org
www.csuchico.edu
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The built environment can have a positive impact on:
• public health
• the environment
• the economy
Sierra Club
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Getting Out of Traffic
Most Americans feel providing more transportation options will reduce congestion, not building or expanding roads.
Future of Transportation National Survey (2010)
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Public Health
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Active Transportation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2012, newpublichealth.org
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Safety
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Environment
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Nature Deficit Disorder
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Supports sustainability and healthy communities movement
Aligns with active transportation planning
Reduces car trips
Protects green spaces Encourages eco-sensitive
design
Land Use
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Home Buyers Prefer Active Access
The most successful higher-density
neighborhoods--those most attractive to homebuyers--offer easy access to parks, playgrounds, trails,
greenways and natural open space.
~Trust for Public Lands
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Table Source: Jeff Olson, ALTA Planning & Design
Job Creation
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Boulder, CO 20 YEAR INVESTMENT
Change Takes Time
Transit use is twice the
national average.
Walking commutes are 3
times the national average.
Bicycle commutes are 18
times the national average.
2008 American Community Survey
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Livable Communities
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“ Livability means being able to take your kids to school, go to work, see a doctor, drop by the grocery or post office, go out to dinner and a movie, and play with your kids at the park—all without having to get in your car.”
— Ray LaHood, U.S. DOT, Secretary of Transportation
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Characteristics of Healthy Communities
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One Theory of Change
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Whole Communities By Design
Planning & Design
Transportation
Public Health Parks &
Recreation
Economic Development
Environment
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Connectivity – Then…
Ocean Parkway bicycle path, c. 1894 | New York City Parks Photo Archive
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And Now…
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Tools for Change • Connecting community
leaders to each other to effect policy changes
• Connecting active
transportation systems to desired community destinations • Connecting people to
their choices for safe, convenient, and active transportation
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How?
• Innovation in public policy • Commitment to social equity • Opportunistic philosophy • Long term investment • Energized leaders
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The Pie of Life
Engagement
Infrastructure
Policies
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1. Smart Growth Principles
2. Active Transportation Audits
3. Complete Streets
4. Safe Routes to School
5. Safe Routes To Play
6. Adopt NACTO Design Manual
7. Active Transportation Plans
8. Equity & Environment Policies
9. Align Local, Regional, State
Policies
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84% supported recreation programs that encourage active living in their community
45% believe the highest priority is a cohesive systems of parks and trails and accessible neighborhood parks
Source: International City/County Management Assoc. 2004
Leadership
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Safe Routes to School
Safe routes on trails, bike routes & sidewalks
Education, infrastructure, bike trains Field trip access to parks,
conservation areas Future pathways & connections Federal funding not fully utilized in all
states
www.saferoutesinfo.org www.saferoutespartnership.org
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Safe Routes To Play A Child-Centered Transportation Initiative
www.saferoutestoplay.org
What if all children had
the opportunity to
safely bicycle, ski, skate,
scoot, or walk to their
play destinations?
Safe Routes To Play
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…are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and bus riders of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across a complete street.
Complete Streets
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1. Multi-Use Pathway Design
2. Safe Street Crossings
3. Traffic Calming
4. Bike Share/Bike Parking
5. Connected Systems
6. Cycle Tracks
7. Signals
8. Bicycle Boulevards
9. Signage
Infrastructure
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GIS Mapping
Indicates proximity to locations with all trails types including hiking, bicycling, mountain biking, and equestrian.
Label = number of facilities within 30 mile radius.
All Trails: 30 Miles
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Amenities
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The cost of building and
maintaining trails equals
about $98 annually for
each new person who
uses them at least three
times per week. (Wang G, et al 2004)
Low Cost Solutions
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• Bicycle & Walk Friendly Communities
• Trail Towns
• Community Park Audit Tool (CPAT)
• Built Environment Assessment Tool (BEAT)
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental
Design (CPTED)
• Fundraising & Volunteers, Events
• Health Impact Assessment Tool (HIA)
• Smart Growth/Healthy
Community Toolkits
• Active Community Environments (ACE)
• Sparkplugs & Champions!
Engagement
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Creating or improving access to places for physical activity combined with informational outreach
Source: Center for Disease Control Task Force on Community Preventative Services
Campaigns
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Culture Shift
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Connectivity – Portland Style