woodward 5 community sustainability collaboration

Over the course of the planning process, public input was sought through a variety of forums, including:

Sustainability Advisory Board: Representatives from community, environmental, business, health, education, and local government organizations.

Public Meetings: Two meetings were held to receive direct input from the public.

Surveys: Several surveys of government staff, elected officials, and the public were administered to gain broader input on the planning framework.

WoodWard 5 SuStainability Collaboration

Woodward 5 Communities VisionThe Woodward 5 communities, collaboration comprised of the cities of Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak, embarked on a joint effort to develop a collaborative Sustainability Partnership. This effort was led by a team from Oakland County’s Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs and funded by a grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) through its Pollution Prevention Program.

The Woodward 5 Sustainability Partnership communities have a history of collaboration and share many assets, including a prosperous business climate, high levels of employment and education, strong downtown and commercial areas, engaged residents, and mature vibrant neighborhoods.

The Woodward 5 stakeholders developed a collective vision for sustainability:

Empowering our communities to collaborate to make the Woodward 5 an interconnected, sustainable, diverse place to live, work, play, and learn.

Sustainability PlanningSustainability prepares people and communities to thrive now and in the future by balancing the Triple Bottom Line of environmental, economic, and community values.

CommunityEconomy

Environment

Sustainability

the SuStainability Planning ProCeSS

Through the sustainability planning process, Woodward 5 community stakeholders identified actions requiring collaboration between city governments and community members, as well as actions which should be led by community and civic organizations. Additionally, communities rely on an infrastructure of existing private, non-profit, or institutional organizations which contribute to a sustainable future.

Woodward 5 focused on the challenges faced by its communities and the actions it can take to confront their unique sustainability challenges: community, economic, and environmental.

The process included articulation of a vision, goals, and outcomes for sustainability. A set of quantitative indicators were identified to measure baseline and progress for these goals into the future. Finally, the communities identified current and future actions that will move the needle on sustainability.

VisionAn image or description of what the community desires to become in the future.

OutcomesDescriptions of the specific “end states” a community wants to achieve.

Indicators

A measurable, standardized, quantitative value that accurately measures progress toward outcomes.

BaselineBase measurements for indicators, from which point progress will be measured.

Targets

Specific, measurable goal or direction for desired change from the baseline indicator measurement.

Actions Projects, plans, or activities accomplished to achieve a stated outcome.

StakeholdersPeople and organizations responsible for planning and implementing actions.

Sustainability Planning Process

Tool Kit

Oakland CountyCity StaffFTC&HWARM

Sustainability Steering

Committee

Sustainability Advisory

Board

GovernmentBusinessEducation

EnvironmentCommunity

Health

Oakland County

Ferndale

Sustainability Planning Process

Royal Oak Berkley

Collaborative Local Government Sustainability Planning Framework

Definitions

VisionTriple

Bottom LineGoals

OutcomesIndicators

and BaselinesTargets and

Actions

Huntington Woods

Pleasant RIdge

Collaborative Sustainability

Plan

Action Key Partner Time Frame

Healthy Community

Well Educated

Diverse Community

Civic and Social Engagement

Arts and Cultural

Engagement

Cit

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Work with Oakland County to better publicize available health resources

Oakland County 2015

Encourage development of new Welcome Wagon program

Community Organizations 2015

Develop and maintain collaborative Woodward 5 event calendar


Com

mun

ity-le

d A

ctio

ns Hold community organization open house/roundtable


Organize Woodward 5 annual event (to celebrate community diversity)

Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and

Inclusion

2020+

Develop and maintain community gardens



Fiscal Sustainability

Economic Development

Friendly

Economic Diversity

Services and Infrastructure

Economic Prosperity

Cit

y-Le

d A

ctio

ns

Establish and maintain community-wide WiFi

Chamber of Commerce/DDA 2018

Recruit businesses

Michigan Economic

Development Corp

2018

Institute an underutilized equipment sharing program

Chamber of Commerce 2018

Com

mun

ity-L

ed A

ctio

ns Develop and support business incubators Businesses 2020+

Improve alignment between job growth sectors and school curriculums

Chamber of Commerce 2018

Use crowd source financing for public project (i.e., parks) Citizens 2018


Quality Air and Water

Green Infrastructure

Energy Efficiency

Sustainable Transportation Waste

Cit

y-le

d A

ctio

ns

Develop a W5 park and greenspace resource map Non-profit 2018

Develop a map of routes and “bridges” to connect communities

Oakland County Planning 2020+

Coordinate bike route signage for continuity amongst communities

Oakland County Planning 2018

Com

mun

ity-L

ed A

ctio

ns Advocate for a complete regional bus system

Regional Transit Authority 2015

Encourage green infrastructure through workshops, seminars, and advocacy

Conservation groups, SEMCOG, Oakland County

2018

Develop and deliver sustainability education for businesses and residents

Environmental Commissions 2018

Collaboration

For a full list, please view the entire report at www.ftch.com/woodward5

Economy

Environment

Community

Community

Why does it matter?A sustainable community honors and engages its citizens, fostering a sense of connection and place based on a celebration of history, culture and diversity.

Baseline** Target*

Art

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Cul

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l En

gage

men

t

Number of Events (Total number of events) 80

Attendance at Events (Total attendance) 390,476

Arts and Culture Program Spending (Percent public funds) 5%

Wel

l-Edu

cate

d Residents with Bachelor's Degree or Higher (Percent population) 45%

W5 Public Schools Racial Diversity (Scale of 0 to 100; All students K-12, combined W5 Districts) 51.7

High School Graduation Rates (Percent students in 4-year cohort, combined W5 Districts) 91.2%

Hea

lthy

Com

mun

ity Walkability (Percent residential parcels within 1/4 mile of a commercial parcel) 76%

Recreational Pathways (Miles of trail per square mile) 6.0

Transit Access (Percent residential and business units within 1/4 mile of a bus stop) 33%

Diver

se C

omm

unity Affordability (Percent income used for housing [ownership] based on regional median income) 35%

Racial Diversity Index (0-100) 18.38

Same-Sex Households (Percent households) 0.9%

Where we are and where we are going

1 Diverse Community: Ethnic, religious, age and cultural diversity of residents and business owners is welcomed, celebrated, and protected.

2 Healthy Community: Communities feature many opportunities and facilities to allow residents to engage in physical activity and care for their health.

3 Well-Educated Community: Residents are well-educated. Educational institutions in the communities have a range of offerings to meet diverse needs.

4 Strong civic and social activity and engagement: Businesses and residents are actively involved in civic life through service, school organizations, and political participation.

5 Strong engagement with science, arts, historical & cultural programs and institutions: Multiple opportunities exist within the community to participate in cultural and education opportunities through partnerships with relevant institutions.

Outcomes

SuStainability indiCatorS

* In the target column, arrows denote desired direction. For more information on baselines, including benchmarks, standards, and comparisons, please view the full report at www.ftch.com/Woodward5** Baseline years are predominantly 2010.

Community

Woodward 5 Sustainability Collaboration A collaborative project between Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak. For the full report, please visit www.ftch.com/woodward5

Design courtesy of engineers | scientists | architects | constructors

What we are doingBerkleyInclusionary zoning to encourage affordable housing

Frequent online updates using websites, e-newsletters, and social mediaFerndale

Diversity training for all staff

Partner in Eight Mile Boulevard Association

Huntington WoodsFirst local Human Rights Ordinance in Oakland County

Active City Art Gallery and Cultural Center

Pleasant Ridge

Pleasant Ridge Recreation Center

Joint recreation program with Oakland County

Royal Oak

Royal Oak Farmer's Market

Woodward Dream Cruise

WHENBerkley

Adopt a community-wide anti-idling policy. 2015

Require or encourage a Health Impact Assessment to evaluate the public health impacts of projects, policies, or programs.

2018

FerndaleAssess local community for language needs and effective venues for City communications.

2015

Downtown Ferndale Smartphone application 2015

Huntington WoodsInstall bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to facilitate biking and walking to multiple land uses.

2020+

Provide reduced-cost opportunities to access local cultural institutions.

2015

Pleasant RidgeConduct walkability, bikability, and road safety audits around key destination area, and develop and implement a plan to address deficiencies.

2018

Make public art a priority in capital improvement projects.

2018

Royal OakIncorporate measures of citizen satisfaction into budgets and service provision decisions

2018

Consider public arts and culture in capital improvement projects.

2020+

What we are planning

For More Information ContactWhitney Calio

2100 N. Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328

(248) 858-2071

Baseline** Target*

Econ

omic

D

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sity

Young Professionals (Percent population age 24-35 with Bachelor's Degree) 68%

Management, Business, Science, and Arts Occupations (Percent workforce employed in management, business, science, and arts occupations)

51%

Commercial, Office and Industrial Parcels within 1/4 mile of a Bus Stop (Percent units measured along road network)

75%

Econ

omic

P

rosp

erit

y

Resident Income (Per household) 62,942

Income Disparity (Gini index) 0.40

Fisc

al S

usta

inab

ility

General Fund Balance (Percent fund balance vs. general fund expenditures) 21.9%

Municipal Bond Rating A+ to AA+

Tax Base Diversity (Percent assessed value)

Residential 84%

Residential Vacant 0%

Commercial/Office 12%

Commercial/Office Vacant 0%

Industrial 3%

Industrial Vacant 0%

Other 0%

Ser

vice

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In

fras

truc

ture

Condition of Roads (Percent mile lanes in poor condition) 15%

Cost of Public Services (USD per household) $2,685.48

EConomy


Why does it matter?A sustainable community supports a robust business climate, residents who are economically secure and well-educated, and training, mentorship,

and educational opportunities available to all.

Outcomes1 Efficient High-Quality Services and Infrastructure: City services are high quality and transparently and efficiently

delivered. Infrastructure is maintained in good condition and improvements are completed on time and on budget.

2 Fiscal Sustainability: Local government maintains a balanced budget, defined as: funded liabilities; stable and diverse tax base; competitive tax rates; and accurate forecasting.

3 Economic Development Friendly: Local business activity is encouraged through consistent and straightforward regulatory and procedural requirements. Applications are processed in a timely manner.

4 Economic Prosperity: Businesses and residents are financially stable resulting in low vacancy rates.

5 Economic Diversity: Businesses and residents represent a diversity of sectors, income levels, and life stages.

SuStainability indiCatorS

Residential

IndustrialCommercial/

Office


EConomy

What we are doingBerkley

Basic building permits issued in 48 hours

No escrow accounts required for site plan or development reviewsFerndaleInformation technology needs coordinated with Oakland County

Updated Master Plan, 0rdinances, tax-increment financing information, and forms available onlineHuntington WoodsImproved workforce flexibility through cross-training and job rotation

Conducting a study for public safety services sharing between other Woodward 5 communitiesPleasant RidgeCoordinate library services with Huntington Woods

Coordinate water and sewer maintenance services with Royal OakRoyal OakParticipate in Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network

Participate in Woodward Avenue Action Association



WHENBerkleyEstablish a business liaison to act as a concierge between the business, county, state, and the City.

2015

Implement a main street type 4-point approach in downtown areas.

2018

FerndaleDevelop non-motorized transportation and multi-modal plans.

2015

Revise zoning code to allow for more diverse neighborhoods, mixing small and large homes, to encourage resource sharing.

2020+

Huntington WoodsEstablish a regular meeting between City leadership and the local business community.

2015

Encourage greater diversity of housing choice along corridors

2020+

Pleasant RidgeDevelop a place-based economic development program, identifying opportunities, resources, and promotional materials to leverage "place" as a marketing tool in attracting businesses.

2018

Work with neighboring local governments to harmonize permit processes and requirements, where feasible.

2018

Royal OakFormalize asset management program into a plan.

2018

Make sustainability dashboard detailing fiscal, service, and sustainability performance metrics available on website.

2015




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EnvironmEnt

Why does it matter?A sustainable community features policies that promote green infrastructure, energy efficiency, recycling, and proper disposal of hazardous wastes.

1 Access to Sustainable Transportation Options: People can travel easily throughout the city and region without a car through non-motorized transportation (biking, walking) and efficient, timely public transportation.

2 Strong Green Infrastructure, Natural Resource Networks, and Outdoor Recreational Assets: The community has numerous, connected green spaces and parks that provide both recreational opportunities and ecological services.

3 Conservation of energy is energy efficient and uses alternative fuels: Governments, businesses, and residents lower their fossil fuel use.

4 Excellent Air and Water Quality: Air and water quality meets national standards.

5 Conservation of waste resources: Community members practice recycling, reuse, composting, and proper disposal of hazardous waste.

Outcomes

SuStainability indiCatorS - CombinEd WoodWard 5 CommunitiES

Baseline** Target*

Ener

gy

Effic

ienc

y LEED and Energy Star Certified Buildings (Number of buildings per 1,000 non-residential parcels)

0.77

Household Energy Use

Natural Gas (Thousand cubic feet per 1,000 residents) 4.22

Gre

en In

fras

truc

ture Residential Parcels within 1/4 mile of Public Recreation Land

(percent units measured along road network)80%

Active Parkland (Acres per 1,000 residents) 9.08

Public Recreation Funding (USD per resident) $47.69

Tree Canopy Coverage (percent Area) 26%

Tran

spor

tati

on

Walkability (percent residential parcels within 1/4 mile of a commercial parcel) 76%

Transit Access (Percent residential and business units within 1/4 mile of a bus stop) 33%

Recreational Pathways (Miles of trail per square mile) 6.0

People Biking or Walking to Work (percent population) 2%

Was

te Residential Recycling Ratio (Ratio of pounds of waste recycled per household to pounds sent to landfill)

0.2

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EnvironmEnt

What we are doingBerkleyGreen infrastructure planning incorporated into the City's Master Plan

Energy tracking and management systems for municipal buildingsFerndale

No idling policy for City vehicles

Developed City-wide traffic management and calming programHuntington WoodsSingle-stream recycling pilot program participant

Weatherization program for commercial and residential propertiesPleasant Ridge

Composting collection for City residents

Participate in SMART's Bike Rack program

Royal OakRoad safety is continuously evaluated through road safety audits, signal synchronization, access management, and crash evaluation

A healthy urban forest and street trees are maintained



WHENBerkleyLow impact development techniques to manage stormwater in new and redevelopment projects where feasible.

2015

Provide electric vehicle charging stations in public areas.

2018

FerndaleInstall recycling receptacles on sidewalks and in highly trafficked areas.

2018

LED streetlight conversion in downtown area. 2018

Huntington WoodsReduce use of bottled water at City events and venues.

2015

Expand the quantity of materials diverted/recycled from solid waste stream.

2018

Pleasant Ridge

Expand local trolley program. 2018

Develop additional on-road bike facilities (bike lanes, sharrows) and bike parking infrastructure in downtown, commercial, and park destinations.

2020+

Royal OakImplement construction site management and minimization of environmental impacts.

2020+

Promote a biologically diverse landscape in parks.

2020+




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Sustainability Steering CommitteeJane Bais-DiSessa City of Berkley

April McGrath City of Ferndale

Alex Allie City of Huntington Woods

Sherry Ball City of Pleasant Ridge

Don Johnson City of Royal Oak

Nina Misuraca Ignaczak Oakland County

Bret Rasegan Oakland County

Michele Buckler FTC&H

Joel Howrani Heeres WARM Training Center

City Government SupportPhil O’Dwyer Mayor, City of Berkley

Dave Coulter Mayor, City of Ferndale

Ron Gillham Mayor, City of Huntington Woods

Ralph Castelli Mayor, City of Pleasant Ridge

Jim Ellison Mayor, City of Royal Oak

Sustainability Advisory BoardAnn Heller Ferncare

Carmine Palombo SEMCOG

Dave Coulter City of Ferndale

Gary Meier Ferndale Schools

Janet Turner City of Huntington Woods

Jeff McKeen SOCRRA/SOCWA

Jennifer Roosenburg Ferndale Chamber of Commerce

Joe Rozell City of Huntington Woods

John Iacoangeli Beckett and Raeder

We would like to thank all who have served on the SSC and SAB, as well as those residents and business owners who have participated in the planning process.thank you WoodWard 5 SuStainability Collaboration

For More Information ContactWhitney Calio, Environmental Program Coordinator 2100 N. Pontiac Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328(248) 858-2071

Woodward5 Sustainability Collaboration A collaborative project between Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak.

For the full report, please visit www.ftch.com/woodward5

Design courtesy of

engineers | scientists | architects | constructors

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Sustainability Advisory Board Cont.Lea Luger Yad Ezra

Lisa Platt Auensen City of Berkley

Lloyd Crews Oakland Community College

Maureen Elliott Beaumont Health System

Michael Kulka PM Environmental

Patricia Capello City of Royal Oak

Paul R. Good Detroit Zoo

Ralph Castelli City of Pleasant Ridge

Ronald Gillham City of Huntington Woods

Scott Pietrzak City of Pleasant Ridge

Shelly Kemp Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce

Stewart Meek City of Royal Oak

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