Lacoochee- Trilby- Trilacoochee Community Stakeholder Meeting February 28, 2013
Welcome and Introductions Grantee: Pasco County Co-Grantee: Pasco County Housing Authority HUD Team
Grant Introduction $300, awarded to Pasco County and Pasco County Housing Authority 2-Year Planning Period Focusing not only on housing Economic Development Quality of Life Social Services
How did we get here?
2009 Lacoochee-Trilby Strategic Master Plan
Senator Nelson’s Visit 2010
Community Events
How is this Different? Lacoochee-Trilby Strategic Plan Laid Groundwork Focused on Big Picture Projects and Priorities Choice Neighborhoods Focuses on Specifics Identifies timeline, funding sources, partners to make priorities happen
Planning Process Needs Assessment Draft Plan Development Plan Adoption
Phase 1: Needs Assessment Housing Infrastructure (Roads and Utilities) Economic Development – Jobs and Training Educational Opportunities
Needs Assessment (Cont.) Increased Nonprofit Partnerships Medical Needs Safety
Housing Design Plan for Housing Authority Communities Strategies for Housing Revitalization Strengthen Housing Partnerships Architectural Design for New Housing
Roads and Utilities Build off Existing Planning Efforts Comprehensive Utilities Plan Comprehensive Roadway Plan
Economic Development How do we increase employment opportunities in Lacoochee and Trilby? Develop Economic Development Plan Work with local businesses for support Coordinate with Hernando County, Dade City
Educational Opportunities Continue to involve Lacoochee Elementary School Work with Pasco Middle School and Pasco High School Focus on Early Learning (0-3) Continuing and Adult Education
Increase Nonprofit Partnerships Identify Nonprofits to Work With Expand Opportunities for Residents No One Left Behind Ensure that qualify of life is improved for all residents
Medical Needs Adult/Family Medicine Pediatrics Community Outreach
Safety Officer Friendly Program – Proven Success Continue and expand relationship with Pasco County Sheriff’s Office
Phase 2: Draft Plan Development Outline Draft Plan Final Plan
Plan Adoption Implementation Strategies Financing Timeline Other grant resources to pursue Most Important Piece: Community Approval
What Grant Will Provide Complete revitalization plan to impact every person living in Lacoochee, Trilby and Trilacoochee Specific improvements to roads and utilities Programs and Partners to Work with Residents, No Matter What the Circumstance Housing Improvements Better Quality of Life for Every Resident
How You Can Get Involved First step – you are here! LTT meetings held monthly - 3 rd Monday of Every Month Focus groups on important issues Newsletters with updates More meetings to come Public Involvement from Day 1 through Adoption and Beyond
We Need Your Input Focus Groups Starting In Next days Sign Up Sheets - Let Us Know Your Interest Areas Provide Address, Address, Phone #, for Continued Communication
Contact Information Pasco County Community Development – Michelle Miller (727) Pasco County Housing Authority – Dianne Morris (352)
Social Media Contacts Pasco Community Development Facebook Page – nityDevelopment nityDevelopment Pasco Community Development Choice Neighborhoods Web Page - ?nid= ?nid=1404
Questions?
Special Thanks To… US Department of Housing and Urban Development Lacoochee Elementary School Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative Lacoochee-Trilby-Trilacoochee Steering Committee Businesses and Community Members Elected Officials and their Representatives
Thank You! Thank you for coming! Copies of planning schedule available Business Cards Attached