This document summarizes current planning trends from a 2010 AICP study session presented by Sharon Jenkins-Owen. It outlines key trends such as sustainable growth, new urbanism, smart growth, green building, and transit-oriented development. Demographic trends from the 2010 US Census such as an aging population and changing racial and ethnic composition are also summarized. Resources for continuing to study these planning trends including publications, websites, and census data are provided.

1. 2010 AICP STUDY SESSIONCURRENT TRENDS Sharon Jenkins-Owen,AICP SJO LAND CONSULTANTS, LLC April 2010

2. RESOURCES PAS – Planning Advisory Reports US Census News Releases www.census.gov Conference topics Look for national trends Periodical Review APA Magazine JAPA ULI Websites www.planning.org www.floridaplanning.org www.planetizen.com Treasure Coast Chapter http://www.floridaplanning.org/treasurecoast/aicp_links.asp

3. TRENDS STUDYING TRENDS Learn from history Different Perspectives Springboard solutions for local issues

4. CURRENT TRENDS Sustainable Growth Green Building Traditional Neighborhood Development New Urbanism Smart Growth Mixed Use/Density Economic TOD (Transit Oriented) Environment Affordable Housing Foreclosures Population Trends from the Census Planning for the Elderly Disaster Planning Urban Farms Eminent Domain

5. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT “Development thatmeets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Needs: Priority given to the essential needs of poor (equity) Limitations to ensure environment’s ability to meet present and future needs – healthy communities

6. SUSTAINABILITY Healthy communities Natural and historic resources are preserved Jobs available Sprawl contained Neighborhoods secure Education is lifelong Transportation and healthcare accessible Quality of life

7. TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD 14 Points Discernable center Dwellings within 5 minute walk of center Wide variety of housing types Shops and offices at edge of neighborhood Ancillary building allowed in back yard Elementary school –walkable Small playgrounds near dwellings Connected street network Narrow Streets Parking lots and garage doors not in front Buildings in center close to street Civic buildings Self governing neighborhood

8. NEW URBANISM www.cnu.org Walkable, human-scaled neighborhoods as the building blocks of sustainable communities and regions Restoration of existing urban centers and towns Reconfiguration of sprawling suburbs Real neighborhoods diverse districts Conservation of natural environments Preservation

9. SMART GROWTHwww.smartgrowth.org Create range of housing opportunities and choices Create walk-able neighborhoods Encourage community andstakeholder collaboration Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong Sense of Place Make development decisions predictable, fair and cost effective 6. Mix land uses 7. Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty and critical environmental areas 8. Provide a variety of transportation choices 9. Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities 10. Take advantage of compact building design

10. GREEN DEVELOPMENT www.usgbc.org Environmentally responsible Healthy environment Includes site design as well as construction Xeriscaping,indigenous plants Energy efficient building design Reduce operating costs LEED certification Rating system for projects: Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum

11. TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT Walkabledesign/pedestrian priority Train station prominent feature of town center Regional node: mix of uses in close proximity including office, residential, retail, and civic uses High density, high-quality development within 10-minute walk circle surrounding train station Collector support transit systems including trolleys, streetcars, light rail, and buses, etc Designed to include the easy use of bicycles, scooters, and rollerblades as daily support transportation systems http://www.transitorienteddevelopment.org/

12. AFFORDABLE HOUSING www.nhi.org and www.huduser.org/datasets/il/06/index.html HUD Median Family Income PITI (Principal, interest, taxes and insurance) costs that are not more than 30 percent of the purchasing family's monthly income. Whatever method you choose to define affordability must be justified based on local conditions rental affordability is defined by the HOME reg at 92.252.

13. AFFORDABLEHOUSING Also called: Workforce Housing(up to 150% depending on local jurisdiction) Attainable Housing Community Housing Cost Burdened Households Credit Card Debt Qualifying for a Mortgage NIMBY Location

14. Census Trendshttp://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/ 2010 US CENSUS Process FACTS FOR FEATURES Demographics US Pop 1946 141 Million +/- US Pop 2008 304 Million +/- Aging population More than doubles by 2050 Over 65 years: 2009: 39 million 2050: 89 Million projected Under 15 years 2009: 62 million 2050: 85 million 41% over 65 report some level of disability 154.1 million US Females 149.9 million US Males Black 12.8% Hispanic 15.4%

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