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Home My WebLink AboutWGY Area Consortium.docxTom Cluff with the Fremont County Planning & Zoning Department reviewed the Hud Grant and the Teton View Plan … “What is the Teton View Regional Plan? Over the past three years, the Western Greater Yellowstone Consortium has focused on what the region shares in common while respecting the varied economic, political and cultural views of each community. We have accepted the reality of our differing perspectives and believe the Plan may be stronger and more realistic as a result. The Plan proposes 60 region-wide initiatives and community-scale projects that, if implemented, will shape a more prosperous future for our communities. These are paths we can choose to take separately, but still in parallel to achieve a common purpose.” “Program Background In 2009, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) joined the US Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency to form the “Sustainable Communities Partnership” Each Partnership agency designed their federal funding programs around six “livability principles”: –Provide more transportation choices –Provide equitable, affordable housing –Enhance economic competitiveness –Support existing communities –Coordinate policies and leverage investment –Value communities and neighborhoods” “The HUD Grant In November 2011, the Consortium was awarded $1.5 million from HUD to conduct a 4-county, regional planning process under Fremont County’s leadership: • Fremont, Madison, and Teton counties in ID and Teton County, WY • Cities of Ashton, Driggs, Island Park, Rexburg, St. Anthony, and Victor, ID and the Town of Jackson, WY • Caribou-Targhee and Bridger-Teton NF, the BLM, & Idaho Department of Lands • Ashton Community Foundation.” “How the $1.5 Million Was Spent: $150K Regional Plan and Sustainability Indicators $142K Public Outreach and Participation $100K GY-Framework, Audits and Certification $294K Model Development Code/Teton Valley Code $113K Regional Housing Studies $181K Regional Mobility/Trail Concept Studies $84K Economic Development Studies $96K Teton View Infrastructure Studies $50K Consortium Meetings and Training Events $290K Project Management/Grant Administration” “Because We Lead Regional Lives The Teton View Plan is designed to help city and county officials and public land managers better coordinate their land-use planning, resource management and community development efforts for the region’s long-term benefit. The Plan was written on a four-county, two-state scale because past studies have shown that our 83,000+ residents actually lead regional lives. We in rural areas: • Live in one county, but commute to work in another • Travel to shop or visit medical facilities • Travel across state and county lines for outdoor recreation” “Guiding Documents • Model Development Code – A menu of voluntary land-use concepts and development ordinances that a locality may adopt to advance their sustainability goals & objectives • Greater Yellowstone Framework for Sustainable Development (GY-Framework) – A voluntary, ecosystem-based rating system designed for local governments • Regional Analysis of Impediments (RAI) – An analysis of identified impediments to fair housing choice along with recommended actions and metrics to monitor outcomes” The Western Greater Yellowstone Consortium is pleased to announce that the Teton View Regional Plan is now ready for public review. You are receiving this email because you have participated in some aspect of the HUD-funded planning process over the past three years or have demonstrated interest in this work. / Please go to our website at http://sustainableyellowstone.org/ to learn more about the draft Plan, watch an inspiring video, and take a survey to help the Consortium set its project priorities. We are hosting four open houses in March so members of the public may also become familiar with the Plan and its 60 potential initiatives and projects. The open houses will be: Teton County, Wyoming March 9, 2015, 4:00 – 7:00 pm Teton County Library, Auditorium Side B 125 Virginian Lane Jackson, WY 83001 Fremont County March 12, 2015, 4:00 – 7:00 pm Ashton Community Center Gymnasium 925 Main Ashton, ID 83420 Madison County March 18, 2015, 4:00 – 7:00 pm Madison County Library, Community Room 73 North Center Rexburg, ID 83440 Teton County, Idaho March 19, 2015, 4:00 – 7:00 pm Victor Elementary School Auditorium 43 East Center Victor, ID 83455 The public will be able to take the survey right on site using either paper or online platforms. We also will have Spanish-language translators available at each open house, so all residents and guests will be welcome.