Plan Peoria AZ 2040 General Plan Update Public Workshop #2: Presentation June 5, 2017
Introductions City of Peoria Planning Staff Chris Jacques, AICP Planning Director Lorie Dever Senior Planner (Project Manager) Adam Pruett, AICP Planning Manager Matrix Design Group, Inc. Celeste Werner, AICP Project Manager Felipe Zubia, AICP Deputy Project Manager General Plan Advisory Committee
Agenda 1. Introductions 2. General Plan Update (GPU) A. Project Status B. Community Workshop 1 Recap C.Community Profile 3. Workshop Exercises 4. Next Steps
General Plan Update
Project Phasing PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 PHASE 6 Project Vision Map Draft Public Voter Set-Up & ATLAS Strategies, Hearings Ratification Scenario Policies & Planning Implementation Plan Winter 2017 Spring 2017 Summer 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018 Fall 2018 We are here
Work Program / Project Schedule
Project Status Public Workshop #1 28 participants
Project Status Online Survey #1 898 participants
Q5. What are the top 3 things you like about Peoria? (Select up to 3) A. Multitude of housing options / price points B. Dining / shopping options 66% 61% 61% C. Family-oriented character D. Location outside metro area E. Quality of schools F. Recreational amenities 44% 46% 46% 40% 36% 36% 29% G. Safe neighborhoods H. Other 21% 18% 51% 53% 10% 10% LEGEND Online Survey = Purple Public Workshop Survey = Black A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. 4%
Q6. What are the top 3 themes that should be included in the update? A. Community based planning B. Destination creation / Sense of place C. Fiscally strong city D. Focused growth E. Healthy community F. Sustainability / environmental stewardship G. Recreational facilities & programs H. Other 39% 41% 43% 39% 39% 21% 50% 54% 54% 38% 43% 43% 29% 33% 43% 43% 53% 51% 25% 25% LEGEND Online Survey = Purple Public Workshop Survey = Black A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. 0%
Q7. What strategy should Peoria emphasize for the future? A. Build on existing assets B. Encourage regional cooperation C. Incentives for redevelopment, and encourage investment D. Increased community engagement E. Support a clean / healthy environment F. Other 25% 13% 31% 29% 8% 25% LEGEND Online Survey = Purple Public Workshop Survey = Black 0% A. B. C. D. E. F.
Q8. What are the 2 biggest threats to Peoria s future? A. Access to city services B. Aging infrastructure C. Lack of quality jobs D. Lack of housing options E. Lack of shopping / dining F. School overcrowding G. Traffic congestion H. Water availability I. Loss of open space J. Other 25% 30% 31% 46% 29% 46% 33% 32% 32% 40% 25% 25% 14% 18% LEGEND Online Survey = Purple Public Workshop Survey = Black 7% 4% 4% 0% A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.
Q15. How would you rate the City s parks and recreation facilities? A. Very good B. Good C. Average D. Below average E. Not good F. Have not used 26% 46% 46% 44% 43% 42% 42% LEGEND Online Survey = Purple Public Workshop Survey = Black 8% 4% 0% 0% A. B. C. D. E. F.
Q16. How would you rate shopping (retail) in Peoria? A. Very good B. Above average C. Average D. Below average E. Not good 41% 50% 23% 12% 12% LEGEND Online Survey = Purple Public Workshop Survey = Black 4% A. B. C. D. E.
Q17. How would you rate dining and entertainment in Peoria? A. Very good B. Above average C. Average D. Below average E. Not good 36% 46% 23% 19% LEGEND Online Survey = Purple Public Workshop Survey = Black 4% 8% A. B. C. D. E.
Q18. The biggest asset for Peoria s future is? A. Transportation Corridors B. Quality of Development C. Affordability D. Schools E. Historic and Cultural Heritage F. Natural Environment G. Quality of Employment Opportunities H. Lake Pleasant I. Other 8% 24% 19% 19% 23% 15% 27% 15% 27% 12% LEGEND Online Survey = Purple Public Workshop Survey = Black 4% 4% 4% 0% A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I.
Q19. What is most important to address in the update? A. Proximity to commercial/retail services B. City Services (library, recreation, etc.) C. Environment (conservation, flood protection, etc.) D. Housing Options E. Quality of Employment Opportunities F. Transportation Improvements G. Community Safety LEGEND Online Survey = Purple Public Workshop Survey = Black 18% 54% 54% 15% 12% 8% 8% 4% 21% 0% 0% A. B. C. D. E. F. G.
Community Profile What is a Community Profile? Assessment of Peoria s existing conditions Illustrative book of maps and data Will be posted online at: planpeoriaaz.com Did you know? icon highlights important information
Community Profile Seven Chapters 1. Introduction 2. Economic Competitiveness 3. Growth and Mobility 4. Healthy Neighborhoods 5. Conservation and Sustainability 6. Arts, Education and Culture 7. Public Services
Community Profile Peoria s Size of Land Area MPA 233.7 square miles City Boundary 179 square miles
Community Profile Population by MPA 2010 Population 154,065 Growth from 2000-2010 45,702 (42%) 2015 177,400 2040 projection 309,700 2010 population density 883.4 people / square mile (City) 2,165 people / square mile (South of CAP) Source: Maricopa Association of Governments, 2016
Community Profile Population Pyramid
Community Profile Existing Land Use Three largest land use categories: Vacant 40% Passive / Restrictive Open Space / Undevelopable 29% Residential 14%
Community Profile Master Planned Communities Total of 10 Master Planned Communities (MPC) 3 largest MPC s comprise 71% of all MPCs Vistancia Saddleback Heights Lake Pleasant Heights
Community Profile Housing 2014 Median Housing Value $178,600 2014 Median Gross Rent $1,102 People per Household 2014 People per Household 2.73
Community Profile Labor Force 2014 Employed 59.4% 2014 Unemployed 4.9% 2014 Top Labor Force by Industry 23% Educational, health and social services 14% Retail Trade 11% Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing
Community Profile Targeted Industries Education and health care (Bioscience) Corporate offices (Data, Technology and Operations Centers) Advanced manufacturing (Research and Development) Digital media and software development
Community Profile Single Family Building Permits 2011 430 permits 2016 1,636 permits
Workshop Exercises Neighborhood Survey Growth Areas Transportation Priorities
Tonight s Activity Part 1 NEIGHBORHOOD SURVEY 1. What is important in a neighborhood 2. 33 common features 3. Rank each from Very Important to Not Important
Tonight s Activity Part 2 (Growth Areas) Identified Growth Areas GREEN areas for Housing / Neighborhoods RED areas for Commercial Mixed Use BLUE areas for Employment BROWN areas for Redevelopment / Infill
Tonight s Activity Part 3 TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES Red Marker Intersections Improvement Interchange Overpass
Exercises TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES Red Yarn Parkway, Arterial Top Priority: Years 1-5 Cost constrained 1 = $15M/Mile Yellow Yarn Identify Priority Transit Corridors Blue Yarn Identify Priority Trail Corridors
Next Steps
Work Program / Project Schedule Public Draft (Winter 2017)
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