Objectives Today
Introduction Key Items Passing 100,000 population 3 rd largest city in region Community of workers Housing affordability edge Education and income levels
Vision and Input
Growth Capacity & Infrastructure
Strategic Priorities 1.Complete Cost of Growth / Land Use Study 2.Update Utility Master Plans Regularly (5 years max) 3.Maintain Annexation Plans
Growth Capacity & Infrastructure
Mobility
Strategic Priorities 1.Expedite SH 288 Corridor Improvements 2.Fund and Complete Targeted Capital Projects 3.Focus on Sidewalk Network Upgrades
Housing & Neighborhoods
Strategic Priorities 1.Encourage Greater Housing Variety Through UDC 2.Explore Neighborhood Conservation Zoning 3.Consider a Neighborhood Department / Division Housing & Neighborhoods
Economic Development
Parks & Tourism
Strategic Priorities 1.Adopt a Cultural Arts Plan 2.Plan for a Multi- Purpose Events Venue 3.Update the Parkland Dedication and Fee- in-Lieu Provisions in the UDC
Land Use & Character
Strategic Priorities 1.Update UDC to Implement Comprehensive Plan Actions - Housing variety - Neighborhood conservation - Parkland dedication - Residential “flex” district 2.Pursue Neighborhood Level and Special Area Planning
Land Use Plan
Consolidation of THREE “Suburban Residential” Designations - Basis for residential “flex” zoning district
Land Use Plan Overall Mixed Use Designation - Focus mixed use near SH Drop “Spectrum” designation - Reduce “Business Park” designation - Keep Cullen and Garden/O’Day designations Zoning District Map
Land Use Plan Delineate Potential Neighborhood Conservation Areas - Candidate areas in east Pearland around Old Town - Derive from neighborhood planning
Land Use Plan No Further MF Residential Designations Beyond Existing - Focus any new MF in mixed use areas - Emphasize MF design with Urban versus “garden” character PLUS general map cleanup to reflect recent development
Implementation
Strategic Priorities from All Sections Cost of Growth/Land Use Study Utility Master Plan Updates Annexation Planning SH 288 Improvements Targeted Mobility Projects Sidewalk Network Upgrades Housing Variety Neighborhood Conservation Zoning Neighborhoods Department External/Internal Marketing Strategic Corridor Focus Beautification Strategy Cultural Arts Plan Multi-Purpose Events Venue Unified Development Code Updates Neighborhood and Special Area Planning
1.Yes 2.No Prepare to VOTE … Is the draft Comprehensive Plan content generally on target with Pearland’s needs and priorities over the next 10+ years?
1.Yes 2.Yes, with some minor adjustments 3.No, some other items need to be addressed 4.No, some current items should be removed Prepare to VOTE … Is the draft Comprehensive Plan content generally on target with Pearland’s needs and priorities over the next 10+ years?
Implementation Strategic Priorities from All Sections Cost of Growth/Land Use Study Utility Master Plan Updates Annexation Planning SH 288 Improvements Targeted Mobility Projects Sidewalk Network Upgrades Housing Variety Neighborhood Conservation Zoning Neighborhoods Department External/Internal Marketing Strategic Corridor Focus Beautification Strategy Cultural Arts Plan Multi-Purpose Events Venue Unified Development Code Updates Neighborhood and Special Area Planning
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