January 26, 2005 Community Launch

A Community Visioning Process Brings community members into the decision making process that affects their lives. Presents opportunities for friendly, informal discussion among community citizens. Achieves workable visions and solutions.

Shared Vision Plan Summarizes community vision of the future. Highlights community goals. Outlines next steps. Shared Vision Plan

One Peninsula, One Vision

Define peninsula-wide, community-driven goals for a sustainable approach to planning. Define both current and long-term objectives of the Port Washington Peninsula. Help the Town and villages prioritize the allocation of resources. Create a planning approach that respects the diverse needs of Port Washington residents and the institutional roles of the various governmental entities. Create an implementable plan for the Port Washington Peninsula. Project Goals Together, We Will...

Port Washington Peninsula Shared Vision Process Community Launch Open Forums Community Design Event Community Vision Plan January March April June Environment/ Recreation Environment/ Recreation Support Services Development Community Presentation Community Presentation Design Days

Port Washington Peninsula Shared Vision Process Community Launch Open Forums Community Design Event Community Vision Plan January March AprilJune Environment/ Recreation Environment/ Recreation Support Services Community Presentation Design Days Development

Participate in any or all of three roundtable open forums: Open Forums Share YOUR Vision! InfrastructureTraffic/Parking Community Services Downtown/ Commercial Corridors Housing Open Space Redevelopment/Land Use WaterfrontWater Quality Public Safety/ Code Enforcement Environment/ Recreation March 7 Environment/ Recreation March 7 Support Services March 16 Support Services March 16 Development March 31 Development March 31 All three events will be at 8 p.m. at Weber Middle School.

Baywalk Town Dock Manorhaven Beach Drinking Water Parks/PreservesHempstead Harbor Environment/Recreation Open Forum Open Space, Waterfront, Water Quality

Support Services Open Forum Infrastructure and Traffic/Parking Port Washington Long Island Railroad Station Traffic on Main Street Port Washington Water Department Sands Point Water Department Road Maintenance Port Washington Water Pollution Control District

Support Services Open Forum Public Safety, Code Enforcement, Community Services Port Washington Public Library Landmark on Main Street Sands Point Police Department Port Washington Union Free School District Port Washington Police Department Port Washington Fire Department Nassau County Police Department Sixth Precinct

Port Washington Boulevard Shore Road Housing Main Street Manorhaven Boulevard Development Open Forum Commercial Corridors, Housing, Redevelopment

Port Washington Peninsula Shared Vision Process Community Launch Open Forums Community Design Event Community Vision Plan JanuaryMarch April June Environment/ Recreation Support Services Community Presentation Community Presentation Design Days Development

Design Event Shape the Future of Your Community! Existing ConditionsOutline of Design Event Community Presentation April 14 Community Presentation April 14 Walking Tours of Peninsula Small Group DiscussionsGroup Presentations Design Event Weekend April Design Event Weekend April Small Group DiscussionsGroup Presentations Design Evening April 18 Design Evening April 18 Learn about where the Port Washington Peninsula is today and help craft a vision for the future!

 Brainstorm thoughts on a walking tour of the community.  Exchange ideas in small group discussions with other community members – adults and children.  Outline possibilities for the future of the Port Washington Peninsula in small group settings.  Share your group’s findings with all attendees. Community Design Event

Huntington, New York Bethpage, New York One Day to Design, A Lifetime to Enjoy

Port Washington Peninsula Shared Vision Process Community Launch Open Forums Community Design Event Community Vision Plan JanuaryMarchApril June Environment/ Recreation Support Services Community Presentation Design Days Development

Without a Plan, There is No Future  The Vision Plan is a guide created by the community for development in the future.

A Shared Vision for the Port Washington Peninsula Will … Define a common vision of the future Identify short, medium, and long-term goals Develop coordinated responses to issues that affect the entire Port Washington Peninsula Flow directly from the input of community members like you

Roundtable Open Forums –March 7: Environment/Recreation –March 16: Support Services –March 31: Development Community Design Event –April 14: Community Presentation –April : Design Event Weekend –April 18: Design Evening Mark Your Calendar

Visit the official web site of the visioning process –Read about the project –Ask questions –Submit comments Or contact April Brown Lake at (516) For More Information…

Interested in Participating? Contact the Task Force Facilitators Infrastructure Traffic/Parking Community Services Downtown/ Commercial Corridors Housing Open Space Redevelopment/ Land Use WaterfrontWater Quality Public Safety/ Code Enforcement Environment/ Recreation March 7 Environment/ Recreation March 7 Support Services March 16 Support Services March 16 Development March 31 Development March 31 Hon. Jennifer Wilson-PinesHon. Bob WeitznerHon. Marc Silbert Hon. Nicholas Capozzi Steve Kaplan Barry LoebPeri-Sue Zausner Roy SmitheimerTo Be AnnouncedJennifer Rimmer