1. The Curtis Project in Minnesota
Connect Transportation &
Land Use Systems
Reinvesting in the Region
An Action Plan to Make it Easier to Do Better
October 26, 2011

2. Connect Transportation and Land Use Systems
(CTLUS)
 Leadership through
Partnerships
 Led by the CTLUS Advisory Committee
 Co-chaired by ULI Minnesota and the
Regional Council of Mayors.
 50 members representing the private
sector, government officials and
electeds.

3.  The Problem:
(Re)Development is Harder than Ever
– Less Public Resources
– Constricted Capital Requirements, hRisk
 Why Now:
– Build Sustainable Communities –
21st Century Places
– Demand Shift –
Change in Market Preferences
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4. Intentional strategies to:
 Market our Region & Promote our Assets
 Create a persuasive narrative - economic
imperative of reinvesting in our communities
based on evidence, trend analysis and best  Connect
practices. Housing, Jobs, the
 Galvanize the leadership and political will - Environment &
implement intentional action. Transportation.
 Leverage strong partnerships between the
private and public sectors - support action  Support
strategies to create thriving, sustainable Thriving, Sustainable
communities. Communities.
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5. Action Plan
Outcome: Thriving, sustainable
communities that attract private investment
 Raise Awareness and respond to changing demographic
trends and market forces.
 Go Look
 Apply
 Implement Bold New Tool Box
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6. ULI MN’s Programs of Work
- Raise Awareness
 Regional Council of Mayors
 Reality Check  MSP Business Plan
 Opportunity City Program  Education Programs
 MN Housing Policy Tool Box  Navigating the New Normal
 MSP Housing + Transportation  Technical Assistance Panel
Cost Calculator  Building a Foundation
 Corridors of Opportunity  Urban Plan
 Locus/Smart Growth America  Young Leaders Group
 Regional Indicators  Digital Media
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7. ULI MN’s Programs of Work
- Go Look
 Mobile Tours
―Local & National
 National Conferences &
Forums
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8. ULI MN’s Programs of Work
- Apply
 Technical Assistance - best practices; work sessions
 Investment Framework
• Development Assessments, Prioritization, Development Tools
 Demonstrate Value Capture
 Corridor Wide Housing Action Plan Connect land use
& transportation
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9. A Bold New Tool Box
 Regional Goals & Resources
 Land Assembly
 Financing & Tools
 Local Government
(Re)Development Policy &
Practice
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10. Next Step:
Partner to Galvanize Support & Leadership
to Implement Action Strategies
Contact:
ULI MN
Caren Dewar, Executive Director
Caren.dewar@uli.org
612-338-1332
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