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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnvision MadisonEnvision Madison Partners Madison County Sugar City Rexburg City BYU–Idaho Madison Economic Partners Idaho Transportation Department Executive Steering Committee Gary Archibald —Co-Chair Lori Woodland —Co-Chair Kim Clark —Former President, BYU–Idaho Jon Weber —Madison County Commissioner Glen Dalling —Former Mayor, Sugar City Richard Woodland —Mayor, City of Rexburg Randall Porter —Committee Member Carlos Aponte —Committee Member Richard Smith —Committee Member Clark Gilbert —President, BYU–Idaho Lamont Merrill —Mayor, Sugar City Phil Packer —Former Liaison, BYU–Idaho Eric Conrad —Liaison, BYU–Idaho Stakeholder Committee Jill Anderson Carlos Aponte Gary Archibald George Archibald Connie Ball Mickey Beaver Jordan Busby Terry Butikofer Christine Campbell Kim Clark Tom Cluff Criag Cobia Stephanie Cook Colby Coombs Bruce Crapo Patti Crapo Brent Crowther Glen Dalling Jerry Dalling Melanie Davenport Allen Dunn Winston Dyer Ryan Easton Rex Erickson Ron Feik Kathryn Gardner Rachel Gonzalez Marianna Gonzalez Janet Goodliffe Doug Hancy Dan Hanna Harold Harris Ted Hendricks Brent Hill Leslie Huddleston Ethan Huffman Christine Jarski Justin Jenkins Troy Kartchner Randy Landon Rochelle Mathews Doug McBride Kelly McCandless Anthony Merrill Jerry Merrill Art Morales Matt Nielson Phil Packer Aaron Peterson Shay Phister Glen Pond Randall Porter Spencer Priest Dell Raybould Craig Rindlesbacher Blake Rindlisbacher Randy Schroll Cory Smith Sally Smith Betsy Smith Richard Smith Liza Souders Bart Stevens Bruce Sutherland Jason Swatsenbarg Amy Taylor Teri Tengiao-Phillips Geoffrey Thomas David Thueson Shane Turman Jedd Walker Jeff Walters Johnny Watson Richie Webb Jon Weber Bart Webster Joseph West Scott Wood Lori Woodland Richard Woodland Mary Zollinger Report facilitated by Envision Utah The Process Step One: Identify issues, attitudes, and values of Madison County residents Residents were engaged in this first step through two processes: A focus group and random sample survey of Madison County residents about their attitudes on growth and what they value most about life in Madison County. Stakeholder meetings to define the most important issues as the community, BYU–Idaho, and the county continue to grow. The Process After the issues were identified, two tracks were created to further study the issues, one track to explore spatial or physical layout issues, and the second track to study the primarily non - spatial issues. Public Values Study & Stakeholder Issue Identification Track 2: Task forces for jobs, recreation, and community- University relations Track 1: Physical community design The Process This first track regarding the physical layout of the community involved: •Developing a range of scenarios based on public preferences that explore growth issues and choices. •Exploring consequences of each scenario. •Engaging residents and stakeholders in evaluating scenarios and their components and consequences. The Physical, Community Design Track The Process This second track involved the creation of three community task forces to investigate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations on the three core non -spatial issues: •Jobs and Economy •Recreational Opportunity •The BYU–Idaho, Community Relationship The Non-Physical, Economic and Cultural Track The Process Upon completion of the scenarios development process and the work of the task forces, the public was then asked to evaluate and make choices among spatial scenarios, and prioritize recommendations and strategies from the three task forces. This involved an online survey and a number of community meetings. Public Input Values, Issues, Attitudes Madison county residents love where they live and the high quality of life it provides. Residents feel that growth is a good thing. There is significant support for many growth strategies. Feelings About Growth: Values, Issues, Attitudes Caring &Safe Community People in Madison County enjoy the strong values of a small-town, family- friendly place where people look out for and care about each other. This creates a sense of community and a feeling of security and belonging. Economic Security The lack of jobs and the high cost of living in Madison County forces some residents (or their children) to live a lower quality of life and robs them of a sense of peace of mind and security. Outdoor Recreation Proximity to great open spaces and recreational opportunities help people do the things they enjoy most and spend good times with family and friends in a high quality of life of freedom, happiness, and peace of mind. Values, Issues, Attitudes What Could Madison County be like in 2040? Unlike most rural areas in Idaho, Madison County is growing. Population projections show the county growing from about 41,000 now to 67,700 by 2040. Initial Public Input •More than 600 residents participated in an initial round of public input in June 2013. •This was facilitated through four public workshops and an online questionnaire. •Participants collectively created 40 maps, which, along with survey responses, presented ideas used to develop alternative growth scenarios. Scenario A •The community expands infrastructure and development follows. •Investing in transportation by building more roads and allowing land use development to follow, means our growth pattern is more spread out. •People can more easily recreate in their own backyards. •We encourage predominantly large lot development –Housing costs are higher and commute times are longer on average. Scenario B •Similar land uses tend to be clustered together rather than spread throughout the region, but the uses are kept separate. •Clustering uses —community housing or commercial —into separate areas means we grow more compactly but still spend extra time on our daily needs. •Concentrating housing reduces pressure to develop on agricultural land. •Residents’ and developers’ infrastructure costs are lower. •Many don’t live near work, parks, and schools, spending more time in cars and reducing time spent doing things they enjoy. Scenario C •Development, especially housing, is more compact. •Job growth centers around existing infrastructure, such as Highway 20 and the railroad. •We cluster new development, as in scenario B, but also live within walking or biking distance of different types of housing, work, parks, and schools, where appropriate. •Our neighborhoods include a more diverse range of ages and families. •We use existing roads, such as 2nd East and Highway 20, for commercial development, reducing overall infrastructure costs. Scenario D •A mix of student housing, offices, educational services, and other complementary uses within a walkable area of downtown Rexburg create a strong spatial connection between the community and BYU–Idaho. •New development focuses in and around the heart of our existing communities, preserving some agricultural land. •Work, schools, and shopping are more integrated into neighborhoods, creating the lowest cost for new infrastructure. •Neighborhoods near downtown and the University are redeveloped to provide space for student housing, jobs, and shopping. Comparing Scenarios Different choices have different implications for growth, for example: •Single family homes have more yard space, but consume more land. •Townhomes have smaller yard, but cost less. •When land uses are separated, driving tends to increase. Weighing impacts ahead of making choices can help guide growth that will yield the outcomes residents want. Comparing Scenarios Final Survey Results Which of the following general growth patterns is most appropriate for your community? In your opinion, what is the best development pattern for permanent resident housing in the community? Growth and Housing Look forward, it is important to identify what kind of housing and growth we want to see. Will there be enough housing? Will new housing be appropriate for the character of the community? Final Survey Results In your opinion, where would single student housing best fit into the community? In your opinion, where would married student housing best fit into the community? Student Housing As the University continues to grow it will be vital to plan for student housing. Residents chose the areas where they believe student housing would fit best. Final Survey Results Rank which mode of transportation should be the highest priority for future investment. Transportation A successful and efficient transportation system will be vital for the growth of Madison County, but what form that transportation system will take is even more important. Will we only have more roads? Will we have a variety of transit modes to serve the needs of the future? Where will additional infrastructure need to be added? Would you support construction of a bridge, and if so, where? How much emphasis should be placed on developing bike and walking trails? 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd Final Survey Results BYU–Idaho and the Community One of the goals of the Envision Madison Task forces was to explore and suggest mutually beneficial principles and activities that would strengthen the University and the community. Final Survey Results As you think about improving the relationship between the community and BYU -I, rank the top three in order of effectiveness. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Survey Results If the community and University created a structure to address important issues and to propose strategies to improve the relationship, which three strategies would be most important to you? Final Survey Results The energy of BYU-Idaho’s future growth should be focused to help restore Rexburg’s historic downtown. Rexburg and BYU-Idaho should work together to reduce the cost of living for BYU -I students (and their parents). BYU–Idaho and the Community Continued The community and BYU–Idaho are deeply connected. Going forward, their relationship will have great power to aid and change each other. Residents believe they should work together to improve the community; the community should also help the University by making it easier for students to stay near campus and find their place within Madison County. Final Survey Results Thinking about your current recreational opportunities and future recreational needs, what type of facility is most important to you and your family? In addition to grant money, which strategy do you most support to fund a new recreational facility? Recreation Another goal set by the Envision Madison task forces was: •Identify and promote future and existing recreational opportunities in our community. •Ensure the public has input on what, when, how, and where to build or upgrade recreational facilities. Final Survey Results Please drag to rank the following choices by how important/effective you think they would be in creating good jobs in the community. What strategy would best help create good jobs in the community? Jobs and Economy The third focus of the task forces to explore Madison County’s capability to increase the number of jobs in the area, as well as explore strategies to increase the number of jobs. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Madison Vision We will work together to keep our community and the University strong, prosperous, safe, and neighborly for future generations . Vision Principle 1 Caring and Safe Community We want a caring and safe community with strong, shared values, creating a close-knit community. Residents and their families should feel safe and comfortable in their community. Vision Principle 2 Prosperous Community & Jobs Strengthen our current job base and explore opportunities in other job sectors by leveraging Madison County’s connection to BYU–Idaho as a strong economic driver. Vision Principle 3 Affordable, Convenient, and Safe Communities Enhance our downtowns through investment, by encouraging businesses to locate there, and by locating student housing near the area. Illustrative Vision Map This illustrative vision map is a representation of one way the vision could be implemented, but the map is not intended to dictate specific land-use or zoning outcomes. Illustrative Vision Map Main St. W Poleline Rd. This illustrative vision map is a representation of one way the vision could be implemented, but the map is not intended to dictate specific land-use or zoning outcomes. Vision Principle 4 Enhanced Community Recreation and Tourism Enhance recreational opportunities by coordinating and advertising those opportunities that already exist. Provide more recreational opportunities during the cold winter months by building an indoor athletic complex. Vision Principle 5 Productive and Supportive Relationship Between BYU –Idaho and the Community Maintain and strengthen the relationship between the University and community by working together, communicating regularly, and providing students with opportunities within the community.