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In "Predictably Great Planning for an Unpredictable Future," Ted Knowlton of the Wasatch Front Regional Council explores the necessity of resiliency planning in addressing the unpredictability of future demographics, market shifts, and economic cycles. Utilizing key insights from the 2014 Western APA Conference, this session emphasizes the importance of policy flexibility, housing options, and effective communication in fostering community adaptability. With an eye on challenges like climate change, natural disasters, and economic uncertainty, attendees will gain valuable strategies for enhancing community resilience.
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Predictably Great Planning For an Unpredictable Future Ted Knowlton, Wasatch Front Regional Council Utah / Western APA Conference Fall 2014
Planning for a fundamentally uncertain future HEADLINES FROM 2030 “Jazz win first NBA title” “President Chelsea Clinton bans non-pot smoking” “Jenna Bush announces candidacy for President” “Fidel Castro dies at age 102, Cuban cigars now legal” “BYU joins the Texmex 12 conference”
What might happen? SomePredictability • Demographic mix • Amount of growth • Consumer attitudes • Industry shifts • Energy costs • Economic cycles • Climate change • Natural disasters Unpredictable
Cohort Changes that will Drive the Housing Market Wasatch Front DemographicsGovernor’s Office of Management and Budget 31%
Industry Shifts • Internet-related retail decline • Auto industry dealer consolidation • Industrial restructuring
“Market shifts” example policies • North Salt Lake General Plan 2013 • Town Center policies
“Market shifts” example strategies • South Salt Lake “East Streetcar Neighborhood Form Based Code”
Higher density zoning provides More Market Flexibility DU/Acre
Gas Prices Recent Trends Projections U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Review 2011, September 2012 US Energy Information Agency
Most households are spread thin • Utahans spend about 25% on transportation
Household Decisions in Turbulent Times? ? • Housing? • Transportation? • Work? • Food? • Do city residents have the options available to cope? ? ? ? ?
What choices does a household have? • Housing Choices? • Transportation Choices?
Destinations reachable without a car? Jobs reachable within 40 minutes of homes Now 2040
“Choices” as a powerful and accurate communication tool Two valid ways of communicating: • A mix of housing options in the community • = • “I have more choices” • = • “I have more control over my life” • More high density housing in the community • = • “More crowding in the community” • = • “I feel less safe”
“Choices” as a powerful and accurate communication tool Two valid ways of communicating: • “Choices” • “Crowding”
Key Takeaways • Resiliency Planning in cities is critically needed and in its infancy • Market Uncertainty? Policy Flexibility • Economic Uncertainty? Maximize Choices • Communication Approach Matters! • Higher density zoning provides More Market Flexibility • “Choices” = control over your life
Predictably Great Planning For an Unpredictable Future Ted Knowlton, Wasatch Front Regional Council Utah / Western APA Conference Fall 2014