woodward 5 community sustainability collaboration
DESCRIPTION
Five cities are collaborating to foster interconnectedness, sustainability, and diversity, resulting in many shared assets including: - A prosperous business climate - High levels of employment and education - Thriving downtown and commercial areas - Engaged residents - Mature, vibrant neighborhoods How are they making this happen? Here is a report that details the planning process and quantitative indicators used as a baseline for measuring progress.TRANSCRIPT
Over the course of the planning process, public input was sought through a variety of forums, including:
Sustainability Advisory Board: Representatives from community, environmental, business, health, education, and local government organizations.
Public Meetings: Two meetings were held to receive direct input from the public.
Surveys: Several surveys of government staff, elected officials, and the public were administered to gain broader input on the planning framework.
WoodWard 5 SuStainability Collaboration
Woodward 5 Communities VisionThe Woodward 5 communities, collaboration comprised of the cities of Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak, embarked on a joint effort to develop a collaborative Sustainability Partnership. This effort was led by a team from Oakland County’s Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs and funded by a grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) through its Pollution Prevention Program.
The Woodward 5 Sustainability Partnership communities have a history of collaboration and share many assets, including a prosperous business climate, high levels of employment and education, strong downtown and commercial areas, engaged residents, and mature vibrant neighborhoods.
The Woodward 5 stakeholders developed a collective vision for sustainability:
Empowering our communities to collaborate to make the Woodward 5 an interconnected, sustainable, diverse place to live, work, play, and learn.
Sustainability PlanningSustainability prepares people and communities to thrive now and in the future by balancing the Triple Bottom Line of environmental, economic, and community values.
CommunityEconomy
Environment
Sustainability
the SuStainability Planning ProCeSS
Through the sustainability planning process, Woodward 5 community stakeholders identified actions requiring collaboration between city governments and community members, as well as actions which should be led by community and civic organizations. Additionally, communities rely on an infrastructure of existing private, non-profit, or institutional organizations which contribute to a sustainable future.
Woodward 5 focused on the challenges faced by its communities and the actions it can take to confront their unique sustainability challenges: community, economic, and environmental.
The process included articulation of a vision, goals, and outcomes for sustainability. A set of quantitative indicators were identified to measure baseline and progress for these goals into the future. Finally, the communities identified current and future actions that will move the needle on sustainability.
VisionAn image or description of what the community desires to become in the future.
OutcomesDescriptions of the specific “end states” a community wants to achieve.
Indicators
A measurable, standardized, quantitative value that accurately measures progress toward outcomes.
BaselineBase measurements for indicators, from which point progress will be measured.
Targets
Specific, measurable goal or direction for desired change from the baseline indicator measurement.
Actions Projects, plans, or activities accomplished to achieve a stated outcome.
StakeholdersPeople and organizations responsible for planning and implementing actions.
Sustainability Planning Process
Tool Kit
Oakland CountyCity StaffFTC&HWARM
Sustainability Steering
Committee
Sustainability Advisory
Board
GovernmentBusinessEducation
EnvironmentCommunity
Health
Oakland County
Ferndale
Sustainability Planning Process
Royal Oak Berkley
Collaborative Local Government Sustainability Planning Framework
Definitions
VisionTriple
Bottom LineGoals
OutcomesIndicators
and BaselinesTargets and
Actions
Huntington Woods
Pleasant RIdge
Collaborative Sustainability
Plan
Action Key Partner Time Frame
Healthy Community
Well Educated
Diverse Community
Civic and Social Engagement
Arts and Cultural
Engagement
Cit
y-le
d A
ctio
ns
Work with Oakland County to better publicize available health resources
Oakland County 2015
Encourage development of new Welcome Wagon program
Community Organizations 2015
Develop and maintain collaborative Woodward 5 event calendar
Community Organizations 2015
Com
mun
ity-le
d A
ctio
ns Hold community organization open house/roundtable
Community Organizations 2018
Organize Woodward 5 annual event (to celebrate community diversity)
Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and
Inclusion
2020+
Develop and maintain community gardens
Community Organizations 2018
Action Key Partner Time Frame
Fiscal Sustainability
Economic Development
Friendly
Economic Diversity
Services and Infrastructure
Economic Prosperity
Cit
y-Le
d A
ctio
ns
Establish and maintain community-wide WiFi
Chamber of Commerce/DDA 2018
Recruit businesses
Michigan Economic
Development Corp
2018
Institute an underutilized equipment sharing program
Chamber of Commerce 2018
Com
mun
ity-L
ed A
ctio
ns Develop and support business incubators Businesses 2020+
Improve alignment between job growth sectors and school curriculums
Chamber of Commerce 2018
Use crowd source financing for public project (i.e., parks) Citizens 2018
Action Key Partner Time Frame
Quality Air and Water
Green Infrastructure
Energy Efficiency
Sustainable Transportation Waste
Cit
y-le
d A
ctio
ns
Develop a W5 park and greenspace resource map Non-profit 2018
Develop a map of routes and “bridges” to connect communities
Oakland County Planning 2020+
Coordinate bike route signage for continuity amongst communities
Oakland County Planning 2018
Com
mun
ity-L
ed A
ctio
ns Advocate for a complete regional bus system
Regional Transit Authority 2015
Encourage green infrastructure through workshops, seminars, and advocacy
Conservation groups, SEMCOG, Oakland County
2018
Develop and deliver sustainability education for businesses and residents
Environmental Commissions 2018
Collaboration
For a full list, please view the entire report at www.ftch.com/woodward5
Economy
Environment
Community
Community
Why does it matter?A sustainable community honors and engages its citizens, fostering a sense of connection and place based on a celebration of history, culture and diversity.
Baseline** Target*
Art
s &
Cul
tura
l En
gage
men
t
Number of Events (Total number of events) 80
Attendance at Events (Total attendance) 390,476
Arts and Culture Program Spending (Percent public funds) 5%
Wel
l-Edu
cate
d Residents with Bachelor's Degree or Higher (Percent population) 45%
W5 Public Schools Racial Diversity (Scale of 0 to 100; All students K-12, combined W5 Districts) 51.7
High School Graduation Rates (Percent students in 4-year cohort, combined W5 Districts) 91.2%
Hea
lthy
Com
mun
ity Walkability (Percent residential parcels within 1/4 mile of a commercial parcel) 76%
Recreational Pathways (Miles of trail per square mile) 6.0
Transit Access (Percent residential and business units within 1/4 mile of a bus stop) 33%
Diver
se C
omm
unity Affordability (Percent income used for housing [ownership] based on regional median income) 35%
Racial Diversity Index (0-100) 18.38
Same-Sex Households (Percent households) 0.9%
Where we are and where we are going
1 Diverse Community: Ethnic, religious, age and cultural diversity of residents and business owners is welcomed, celebrated, and protected.
2 Healthy Community: Communities feature many opportunities and facilities to allow residents to engage in physical activity and care for their health.
3 Well-Educated Community: Residents are well-educated. Educational institutions in the communities have a range of offerings to meet diverse needs.
4 Strong civic and social activity and engagement: Businesses and residents are actively involved in civic life through service, school organizations, and political participation.
5 Strong engagement with science, arts, historical & cultural programs and institutions: Multiple opportunities exist within the community to participate in cultural and education opportunities through partnerships with relevant institutions.
Outcomes
SuStainability indiCatorS
* In the target column, arrows denote desired direction. For more information on baselines, including benchmarks, standards, and comparisons, please view the full report at www.ftch.com/Woodward5** Baseline years are predominantly 2010.
Community
Woodward 5 Sustainability Collaboration A collaborative project between Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak. For the full report, please visit www.ftch.com/woodward5
Design courtesy of engineers | scientists | architects | constructors
What we are doingBerkleyInclusionary zoning to encourage affordable housing
Frequent online updates using websites, e-newsletters, and social mediaFerndale
Diversity training for all staff
Partner in Eight Mile Boulevard Association
Huntington WoodsFirst local Human Rights Ordinance in Oakland County
Active City Art Gallery and Cultural Center
Pleasant Ridge
Pleasant Ridge Recreation Center
Joint recreation program with Oakland County
Royal Oak
Royal Oak Farmer's Market
Woodward Dream Cruise
WHENBerkley
Adopt a community-wide anti-idling policy. 2015
Require or encourage a Health Impact Assessment to evaluate the public health impacts of projects, policies, or programs.
2018
FerndaleAssess local community for language needs and effective venues for City communications.
2015
Downtown Ferndale Smartphone application 2015
Huntington WoodsInstall bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to facilitate biking and walking to multiple land uses.
2020+
Provide reduced-cost opportunities to access local cultural institutions.
2015
Pleasant RidgeConduct walkability, bikability, and road safety audits around key destination area, and develop and implement a plan to address deficiencies.
2018
Make public art a priority in capital improvement projects.
2018
Royal OakIncorporate measures of citizen satisfaction into budgets and service provision decisions
2018
Consider public arts and culture in capital improvement projects.
2020+
What we are planning
For More Information ContactWhitney Calio
2100 N. Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 858-2071
Baseline** Target*
Econ
omic
D
iver
sity
Young Professionals (Percent population age 24-35 with Bachelor's Degree) 68%
Management, Business, Science, and Arts Occupations (Percent workforce employed in management, business, science, and arts occupations)
51%
Commercial, Office and Industrial Parcels within 1/4 mile of a Bus Stop (Percent units measured along road network)
75%
Econ
omic
P
rosp
erit
y
Resident Income (Per household) 62,942
Income Disparity (Gini index) 0.40
Fisc
al S
usta
inab
ility
General Fund Balance (Percent fund balance vs. general fund expenditures) 21.9%
Municipal Bond Rating A+ to AA+
Tax Base Diversity (Percent assessed value)
Residential 84%
Residential Vacant 0%
Commercial/Office 12%
Commercial/Office Vacant 0%
Industrial 3%
Industrial Vacant 0%
Other 0%
Ser
vice
s &
In
fras
truc
ture
Condition of Roads (Percent mile lanes in poor condition) 15%
Cost of Public Services (USD per household) $2,685.48
EConomy
Where we are and where we are going
Why does it matter?A sustainable community supports a robust business climate, residents who are economically secure and well-educated, and training, mentorship,
and educational opportunities available to all.
Outcomes1 Efficient High-Quality Services and Infrastructure: City services are high quality and transparently and efficiently
delivered. Infrastructure is maintained in good condition and improvements are completed on time and on budget.
2 Fiscal Sustainability: Local government maintains a balanced budget, defined as: funded liabilities; stable and diverse tax base; competitive tax rates; and accurate forecasting.
3 Economic Development Friendly: Local business activity is encouraged through consistent and straightforward regulatory and procedural requirements. Applications are processed in a timely manner.
4 Economic Prosperity: Businesses and residents are financially stable resulting in low vacancy rates.
5 Economic Diversity: Businesses and residents represent a diversity of sectors, income levels, and life stages.
SuStainability indiCatorS
Residential
IndustrialCommercial/
Office
* In the target column, arrows denote desired direction. For more information on baselines, including benchmarks, standards, and comparisons, please view the full report at www.ftch.com/Woodward5** Baseline years are predominantly 2010.
EConomy
What we are doingBerkley
Basic building permits issued in 48 hours
No escrow accounts required for site plan or development reviewsFerndaleInformation technology needs coordinated with Oakland County
Updated Master Plan, 0rdinances, tax-increment financing information, and forms available onlineHuntington WoodsImproved workforce flexibility through cross-training and job rotation
Conducting a study for public safety services sharing between other Woodward 5 communitiesPleasant RidgeCoordinate library services with Huntington Woods
Coordinate water and sewer maintenance services with Royal OakRoyal OakParticipate in Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network
Participate in Woodward Avenue Action Association
Woodward 5 Sustainability Collaboration A collaborative project between Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak. For the full report, please visit www.ftch.com/woodward5
Design courtesy of engineers | scientists | architects | constructors
WHENBerkleyEstablish a business liaison to act as a concierge between the business, county, state, and the City.
2015
Implement a main street type 4-point approach in downtown areas.
2018
FerndaleDevelop non-motorized transportation and multi-modal plans.
2015
Revise zoning code to allow for more diverse neighborhoods, mixing small and large homes, to encourage resource sharing.
2020+
Huntington WoodsEstablish a regular meeting between City leadership and the local business community.
2015
Encourage greater diversity of housing choice along corridors
2020+
Pleasant RidgeDevelop a place-based economic development program, identifying opportunities, resources, and promotional materials to leverage "place" as a marketing tool in attracting businesses.
2018
Work with neighboring local governments to harmonize permit processes and requirements, where feasible.
2018
Royal OakFormalize asset management program into a plan.
2018
Make sustainability dashboard detailing fiscal, service, and sustainability performance metrics available on website.
2015
What we are planning
For More Information ContactWhitney Calio
2100 N. Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 858-2071
EnvironmEnt
Why does it matter?A sustainable community features policies that promote green infrastructure, energy efficiency, recycling, and proper disposal of hazardous wastes.
1 Access to Sustainable Transportation Options: People can travel easily throughout the city and region without a car through non-motorized transportation (biking, walking) and efficient, timely public transportation.
2 Strong Green Infrastructure, Natural Resource Networks, and Outdoor Recreational Assets: The community has numerous, connected green spaces and parks that provide both recreational opportunities and ecological services.
3 Conservation of energy is energy efficient and uses alternative fuels: Governments, businesses, and residents lower their fossil fuel use.
4 Excellent Air and Water Quality: Air and water quality meets national standards.
5 Conservation of waste resources: Community members practice recycling, reuse, composting, and proper disposal of hazardous waste.
Outcomes
SuStainability indiCatorS - CombinEd WoodWard 5 CommunitiES
Baseline** Target*
Ener
gy
Effic
ienc
y LEED and Energy Star Certified Buildings (Number of buildings per 1,000 non-residential parcels)
0.77
Household Energy Use
Natural Gas (Thousand cubic feet per 1,000 residents) 4.22
Gre
en In
fras
truc
ture Residential Parcels within 1/4 mile of Public Recreation Land
(percent units measured along road network)80%
Active Parkland (Acres per 1,000 residents) 9.08
Public Recreation Funding (USD per resident) $47.69
Tree Canopy Coverage (percent Area) 26%
Tran
spor
tati
on
Walkability (percent residential parcels within 1/4 mile of a commercial parcel) 76%
Transit Access (Percent residential and business units within 1/4 mile of a bus stop) 33%
Recreational Pathways (Miles of trail per square mile) 6.0
People Biking or Walking to Work (percent population) 2%
Was
te Residential Recycling Ratio (Ratio of pounds of waste recycled per household to pounds sent to landfill)
0.2
$$$$
Where we are and where we are going
* In the target column, arrows denote desired direction. For more information on baselines, including benchmarks, standards, and comparisons, please view the full report at www.ftch.com/Woodward5** Baseline years are predominantly 2010.
EnvironmEnt
What we are doingBerkleyGreen infrastructure planning incorporated into the City's Master Plan
Energy tracking and management systems for municipal buildingsFerndale
No idling policy for City vehicles
Developed City-wide traffic management and calming programHuntington WoodsSingle-stream recycling pilot program participant
Weatherization program for commercial and residential propertiesPleasant Ridge
Composting collection for City residents
Participate in SMART's Bike Rack program
Royal OakRoad safety is continuously evaluated through road safety audits, signal synchronization, access management, and crash evaluation
A healthy urban forest and street trees are maintained
Woodward 5 Sustainability Collaboration A collaborative project between Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak. For the full report, please visit www.ftch.com/woodward5
Design courtesy of engineers | scientists | architects | constructors
WHENBerkleyLow impact development techniques to manage stormwater in new and redevelopment projects where feasible.
2015
Provide electric vehicle charging stations in public areas.
2018
FerndaleInstall recycling receptacles on sidewalks and in highly trafficked areas.
2018
LED streetlight conversion in downtown area. 2018
Huntington WoodsReduce use of bottled water at City events and venues.
2015
Expand the quantity of materials diverted/recycled from solid waste stream.
2018
Pleasant Ridge
Expand local trolley program. 2018
Develop additional on-road bike facilities (bike lanes, sharrows) and bike parking infrastructure in downtown, commercial, and park destinations.
2020+
Royal OakImplement construction site management and minimization of environmental impacts.
2020+
Promote a biologically diverse landscape in parks.
2020+
What we are planning
For More Information ContactWhitney Calio
2100 N. Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 858-2071
Sustainability Steering CommitteeJane Bais-DiSessa City of Berkley
April McGrath City of Ferndale
Alex Allie City of Huntington Woods
Sherry Ball City of Pleasant Ridge
Don Johnson City of Royal Oak
Nina Misuraca Ignaczak Oakland County
Bret Rasegan Oakland County
Michele Buckler FTC&H
Joel Howrani Heeres WARM Training Center
City Government SupportPhil O’Dwyer Mayor, City of Berkley
Dave Coulter Mayor, City of Ferndale
Ron Gillham Mayor, City of Huntington Woods
Ralph Castelli Mayor, City of Pleasant Ridge
Jim Ellison Mayor, City of Royal Oak
Sustainability Advisory BoardAnn Heller Ferncare
Carmine Palombo SEMCOG
Dave Coulter City of Ferndale
Gary Meier Ferndale Schools
Janet Turner City of Huntington Woods
Jeff McKeen SOCRRA/SOCWA
Jennifer Roosenburg Ferndale Chamber of Commerce
Joe Rozell City of Huntington Woods
John Iacoangeli Beckett and Raeder
We would like to thank all who have served on the SSC and SAB, as well as those residents and business owners who have participated in the planning process.thank you WoodWard 5 SuStainability Collaboration
For More Information ContactWhitney Calio, Environmental Program Coordinator 2100 N. Pontiac Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328(248) 858-2071
Woodward5 Sustainability Collaboration A collaborative project between Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, and Royal Oak.
For the full report, please visit www.ftch.com/woodward5
Design courtesy of
engineers | scientists | architects | constructors
Pros
peri
ty
ClimateFUTURE EARTH
communitySUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability Advisory Board Cont.Lea Luger Yad Ezra
Lisa Platt Auensen City of Berkley
Lloyd Crews Oakland Community College
Maureen Elliott Beaumont Health System
Michael Kulka PM Environmental
Patricia Capello City of Royal Oak
Paul R. Good Detroit Zoo
Ralph Castelli City of Pleasant Ridge
Ronald Gillham City of Huntington Woods
Scott Pietrzak City of Pleasant Ridge
Shelly Kemp Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce
Stewart Meek City of Royal Oak
WoodWard 5
Royal Oak
Berkley
Huntington Woods
Pleasant Ridge
Ferndale
WOOD
WARD
AVENUE
75
696