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Home My WebLink AboutBZN Strategic Plan 17-11-27 abridgedCity of Bozeman Strategic Plan November 27, 2017 Fraft Abridged (items not directly related to transportation deleted) 3.3 Friendly Community - Ensure Bozeman continues to welcome diversity through policies and public awareness. e) Review City Streets and Facilities for ADA Compliance. Work with groups representing folks with disabilities to learn what the city can do to increase accessibility and identify missing connections. Create a map marking the locations of limited mobility recreation facilities. 3.4 Active Recreation – Facilitate and promote recreational opportunities and active health programs and facilities. d) Complete Construction of Separated Path to the “M” & Drinking Horse. Construct a separated pathway from town to the community’s most popular trailheads, thereby creating safe, active transportation routes to them. ############################################################### 4. A Well-Planned City We consistently improve our community’s quality of life as it grows and changes, honoring our sense of place and the ‘Bozeman feel’ as we plan for a livable, affordable, more connected city. 4.1 Informed Conversation on Growth - Continue developing an in-depth understanding of how Bozeman is growing and changing and proactively address change in a balanced and coordinated manner. a) Adopt a New Growth Policy Based on Sustainable Growth Principles. Direct and guide sustainable growth through appropriate planning, annexation, land use, and a streamlined development review process. b) Develop and Align Infill Policies. Develop, adopt and align city policies for infill and redevelopment, economic development and public infrastructure. c) GIS Land Use & Infrastructure Development Tracking. Provide easy-to-use, accurate and informative tracking of land-use and infrastructure development trends and project-specific progress for use across the organization to inform strategic infrastructure investments. 4.2 High Quality Urban Approach - Continue to support high-quality planning, ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation, infill, density, connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods. a) Advance the Triangle Growth Plan. Commit City resources and actively partner with the County and other local jurisdictions to advance the Triangle Plan, to include facility planning, economic development, land use, water and sewer use. b) Complete Unified Development Code, Phase 2. Once the updated Unified Development Code (UDC) for growth and infrastructure is adopted by City Commission, begin Phase 2 of UDC to address parking standards and affordable housing and sign code. c) Parking Management by District. Develop a comprehensive, integrated approach to parking management for the downtown, midtown, university, and other districts. Consider a range of solutions including both on-street parking and parking garages. d) Prepare for Metropolitan Planning Organization Designation. Begin advance planning and preparation for Bozeman’s anticipated designation as a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Coordinate with other regional governments on inter-local agreements, transportation planning functions, and required development for the City as an MPO. g) Identify Trail Connection Gaps. Further trail connectivity, particularly E/W trail connections to facilitate active transportation. 4.3 Strategic Infrastructure Choices - Prioritize long-term investment and maintenance for existing and new infrastructure. a) Manage Growth Adjacent to City (Donut). Prioritize continuing to allocate resources to address growth in the Greater Bozeman Metro Area by establishing a joint city/county planning board and implementing urban infrastructure standards for new development in the county. b) Use Tourism Improvement Dollars for Infrastructure. Seek legislative authority to allocate Tourism Business Improvement dollars to local infrastructure projects. g) Complete a Downtown Infrastructure Plan. Complete a plan for downtown infrastructure and prioritize improvements in the various Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs). j) Encourage a County-wide Local Gas Tax. Suggest Gallatin County propose a local gas tax to be approved by voters to help fund local infrastructure projects. This is another way to share the City’s funding burden of providing urban services with other county residents as well as tourists. 4.4 Vibrant Downtown, Districts & Centers - Promote a healthy, vibrant Downtown, Midtown, and other commercial districts and neighborhood centers – including higher densities and intensification of use in these key areas. d) Adopt a Strategic Parking Plan. Implement adopted strategic parking plan to provide adequate parking to support vibrant commercial activity. 4.5 Housing and Transportation Choices - Vigorously encourage, through a wide variety of actions, the development of sustainable and lasting housing options for underserved individuals and families and improve mobility options that accommodate all travel modes. b) Enhance Public Transportation. Work with Streamline on system expansion options. c) Enhance Pedestrian and Cycling System. Enhance programs, facilities, and infrastructure investment to increase bicycling safety and accessibility. Use a “gap map” to prioritize completion of missing links and strengthen the functionality of the non-motorized transportation network. d) Infrastructure for Non-motorized Transportation. Paint shared lane markings and strategic crosswalks for cyclists to encourage alternative means of transportation. ############################################################### 5. A Creative, Learning Culture We expand education, arts, expression, and creativity for all ages. 5.2 Support for Public Art - Encourage and support partnerships for public art and other arts and cultural initiatives in the city. d) Create an Art Trail Map. Partner with existing organizations to create a bike and trail map that showcases public art throughout the City. ############################################################### 6. A Sustainable Environment We cultivate a strong environmental ethic; protect our clean air, water, open spaces and climate; and promote environmentally sustainable businesses and lifestyles. 6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space - Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. a) Update Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan. Develop the next iteration of the Bozeman Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan (PROST). Use this plan to help inform the other City departmental planning. b) Parks System Interconnectivity. Develop and implement park system interconnectivity (e.g., Safe Routes to Parks), partnering with other groups such as the Gallatin Valley Land Trust. ############################################################### Task Priority for Fiscal Year 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 With Lead Partners 2 AN INNOVATIVE ECONOMY – We grow a diversified and innovative economy leveraging our natural amenities, skilled and creative people, and educational resources to generate economic opportunities 2.2 Infrastructure Investment – Strategically invest in infrastructure as a mechanism to encourage economic development a Identify commercial/industrial infrastructure needs X Economic Development c Develop options for use of tourism funds for economic development funding X Economic Development 2.3 Workforce Development – Support education and workforce development initiatives to improve the skills of our citizens b Work with partners to develop workforce public transportation system X Economic Development 3 A SAFE, WELCOMING COMMUNITY – We embrace a safe, healthy, welcoming and inclusive community 3.3 Friendly Community – Ensure Bozeman continues to welcome diversity through policies and public awareness e Review city streets and facilities for ADA compliance X Public Works 3.4 Active Recreation – Facilitate and promote recreational opportunities and active health programs and facilities d Complete construction of separated path to the “M” & Drinking Horse X Parks and Recreation 4 A WELL-PLANNED CITY – We consistently improve our community’s quality of life as it grows and changes, honoring our sense of place and the ‘Bozeman feel’ as we plan for a livable, affordable, more connected city. 4.2 High Quality Urban Approach – Continue to support high-quality planning, ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban approaches to issues such as multimodal transpo rtation, infill, density, connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods a Advance the triangle growth plan X Commission/CM c Parking management by district X Parking Division d Prepare for Metropolitan Planning Organization designation X City Manager g Identify trail connection gaps Parks and Recreation 4.3 Strategic Infrastructure Choices – Prioritizing long-term investment and maintenance for existing and new infrastructure a Manage growth adjacent to city (donut) X Community Dev b Use tourism business improvement dollars for infrastructure X Economic Development g Complete a downtown infrastructure plan X Public Works j Encourage a county-wide local gas tax X City Commission 4.4 Vibrant Downtown, Districts & Centers – Promote a healthy, vibrant Downtown, Midtown, and other commercial districts and neighborhood centers – including higher densities and intensification of use in these key areas d Adopt a strategic parking plan X Parking Division 4.5 Housing and Transportation Choices – Vigorously encourage, through a wide variety of actions, the development of sustainable and lasting housing options for underserved individuals and families and improve mobility options that accommodate all travel modes b Enhance public transportation city-wide X City Manager c Enhance pedestrian and cycling system X Public Works/Com Dev d Infrastructure adjustments for non-motorized transportation X Public Works/Com Dev 5 A Creative, Learning Culture – We expand learning, education, arts, expression and creativity for all ages 5.1 Civic and Cultural Infrastructure – Expand Bozeman’s civic and cultural “infrastructure” as the city grows 5.2 Support for Public Art – Encourage and support partnerships for public art and other arts and cultural initiatives in the city d Create an art trail map X City Manager 6 A Sustainable Environment - We cultivate a strong environmental ethic, protecting our clean air, water, open spaces and climate, and promote environmentally sustainable businesses and lifestyles 6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space – Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces a Update parks & recreation strategic plan X Parks and Recreation b Parks system interconnectivity X Parks and Recreation