1. in association with Kubilins Transportation Group Rose & Associates Design Charrette Public Kick-off 10.15.08

2. The Agenda Welcome and Introduction Brief Overview Presentation Small Group Discussion Group Reporting Wrap Up Comments and Next Steps

4. Beginning with a baseline of agreement

5. 1| Mix Land Uses

6. 2 | Take advantage of compact building design

7. 3| Create a range of housing opportunities and choices

8. 4| Create Walkable Communities

9. 5| Foster...communities with a strong sense of place

10. 6| Preserve open space, farmland, natural...areas

11. 7| Direct development towards existing communities

12. 8| Provide a variety of transportation choices

14. 9| Make development decisions predictable, fair, cost effective

15. 10| Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration

16. The MLI Toolbox? It is a reference guide for local government officials, citizens, and developers to improve the state of the development practices in western North Carolina.

17. The MLI Toolbox 1.Purpose & Introduction 2.Community Planning 3.Site & Building Design 4.Environmental Protection 5.Sustainable Transportation 6.Preserving Landscapes & Culture 7.Open Space Conservation 8.Affordable Housing 9.Farmland Preservation 10.Economic Systems Appendix: Case Studies & Model Ordinances

21. Graphic by Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company NATURAL HABITATHUMAN HABITAT

23. Staff Kickoff Meeting & Advisory Committee Meetings Community Windshield Surveys and Walking Tour of Key Areas GIS Consolidation and Environmental Resource Mapping Stakeholder Interviews/ Reconnaissance Mini- Charrette Reconnaissance Phase

25. Boone is…...a friendly, vibrant, attractive community...financially, socially and environmentally sustainable....a regional center for commerce, healthcare and education,...walkable, bikable and transit-friendly diverse neighborhoods, aesthetically attractive shopping areas, a successful downtown and high quality educational institutions. We honor our high country heritage through the promotion of our culture and the protection of our natural resources.

26. Market Study Recommendations Things to Go Do Things to Go Buy Connectivity & Circulation Jobs Housing Diversification Public Space Professional Management Reconnaissance Phase: Economic & Market Study

27. Work collaboratively Design cross-functionally Use design to achieve a shared vision and create holistic solutions Work in detail The Charrette: Principles

28. Input: Current Reality + Vision Output: Implementable Strategic Plan The Charrette: Principles

29. COMMUNITY & REGIONAL PLANNING

30. Best Development Practices and Street Network Planning

31. SUBURBAN RETROFIT PLANNING

32. SMALL AREA/DOWNTOWN PLANNING

33. Holistic View of Transportation Realms

34. Key Plan Components Land Development & Redevelopment Policies & Map Transportation Network Enhancements & Multi- Modal Plan Transect-based Framework Plan Conceptual/Schematic Planning in 3 dimensions for key parcels/locations in different contexts (best practices) Retrofit Plan for Key Suburban Corridors (e.g. 321) Downtown and Surrounding Neighborhoods Urban Design/Urban Infill Plan (parcel level) Strategic Initiatives for Environmental Sustainability

35. Charrette/Workshop Schedule Monday, October 20th 1:00 pm Environmental Protection & Sustainability 2:30 pm Utility Infrastructure & Alternative Energy 4:00 pm River Street/Highway 321 Creeks Property Owners 6:30 pm NC 105 and US 321 Commercial Corridors Tuesday, October 21st 9:00 am until NoonDowntown Placemaking Workshop (Meet in front of ArtWalk) 1:00 pmTransportation & Circulation 2:30 pmPedestrian, Bicycle & Transit Planning 4:00 pmOpen Space, Parks & Greenways 5:30 pmDaily Project Update/Design Pin-Up 7:00 pmTown and Gown Land Use Issues LOCATION: Best Western Hotel 840 East King Street

37. Wednesday, October 22nd 9:00 amWorkforce Housing 10:30 amAdvisory Committee Meeting 1:00 pmRealtors, Builders & Developers 2:30 pmStudent Housing 5:30 pmDaily Project Update/Design Pin-Up 6:30 pmMeeting of the Neighborhoods (All neighborhood leaders and interested residents are invited) Thursday & Friday, October 23rd & 24th 9:00 am until 5:00 pmOpen Design Studio 5:30 pmDaily Project Update/Design Pin-Up Tuesday, October 28 th 5:30 pmClosing Presentation (Broyhill Inn)

38. Community Survey

39. boone2030.blogspot.com or townofboone.net