October 3, 2023
AGENDA
• Welcome & Project Team Introductions
• What is a Growth Management Plan?
• Why “Horizon 2045”?
• Your Roles and Responsibilities
• Process and Schedule
• Community Engagement
• Advisory Committee Introductions
• Discussion of Opportunities and Challenges
WHAT IS A GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN?
• Establishes a vision for Johnson City
• Develops the future land use strategy and policy framework
• Identifies steps to implement that strategy over time
• Provides the basis for land use and growth decisions
• Is a living document
WHY HORIZON 2045?
YOUR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
• Commitment throughout the process
• Advocate for the City and the Plan
• Willingness to share ideas and unique perspectives
• Open mindedness
COMMITTEE EXPECTATIONS
• Actively participate in Committee meetings
• Help promote and participate in community events
• Review materials
• Be an ambassador during plan development and a champion during implementation
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING #1
PROJECT OVERVIEW
PHASE 1
Envision
PHASE 2 Plan PHASE 3
Finalize
BASELINE CONDITIONS
Existing Plan Review & Code Diagnostic
Socioeconomic Trends & Projections
Land Use Screening & Suitability Analysis
Real Estate Market Assessment
Natural And Built Environment Review
Transportation and Mobility Review
FUTURE LAND USE MAP PROCESS
Community Characteristics Report & Engagement
Conceptual Growth Strategy
Future Land Use Map
The Conceptual Growth Strategy will…
• Reflect existing and projected conditions as well as community input
• Provide a spatial representation of the Vision and Planning Principles
• Not be as detailed as the parcel-specific Future Land Use Map
• Inform the Future Land Use Map and the City’s approach to land use
How should we grow?
Where should we grow?
In what form should we grow?
POLICY FRAMEWORK
Transportation &
Mobility
Economic Development
Housing
Infrastructure &
Public Services
Schools
Recreation & Trails
Natural Resources & Environmental
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We will ask stakeholders and the community to co-create Horizon 2045.
Who is involved in the process?
Advisory Committee
Stakeholders
City Commission
Public
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING #1
Staff
Planning Commission
Identify participants
Build awareness & Set expectations
Invite genuine participation
Offer transparency & understanding
Credibility of process
Confidence in outcomes
ENAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
• Project Website
• Digital Engagement Series (3)
• Advisory Committee Meetings (5)
• Elected and Appointed Officials
Joint Meetings (3 + adoption)
• Community Workshops (3)
• Stakeholder Interviews (2 rounds)
• Pop-Up Events
• Collateral Material
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING #1
PHASE 1
Envision
Kick-Off & Core Team
Advisory Committee #1 and #2
Stakeholder Engagement #1
Project Website
Community Workshop #1
Elected and Appointed Officials #1
Online Survey #1
Pop-Up Events
PHASE 2 Plan PHASE 3
Finalize
Advisory Committee #3 and #4
Community Workshop #2
Online Survey #2 and #3
Pop-Up Events
Elected and Appointed Officials #2
Advisory Committee #5
Community Workshop #3
Elected and Appointed Officials #3
Adoption Meetings
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING #1
COMMITTEE INTRODUCTIONS & DISCUSSION
Committee Member Introductions
What is your name?
What interest do you represent?
What is one thing you love about Johnson City?
What are your expectations for the
Horizon 2045 planning process?
What are the key opportunities and challenges in Johnson City?
WHAT’S ON THE
• October 3 rd & 4th
First Round of Stakeholder Interviews
• Mid-October
Website Launch and Online Engagement
• Early-November
Community Workshop
• Early-December (tentative)
Advisory Committee Meeting #2
BEFORE YOU GO…
Advisory Committee Member Survey
Framework Questionnaire
October 3, 2023