Collaborative Rural Development Project - Preserving and Growing Rural Communities Act
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Rural Development Project Working Together to Preserve & Grow Rural Communities
Act 205 SLH 2005 • The LUC Executive Officer and the Planning Directors to Develop Recommendations and Legislative Proposal for Redefining the Rural District. • May Consult with the Public • Results Due to 2006 Legislature • Projected Date = 2007 Legislature • Limited Budget Available
Public Participation Desired • County May Utilize Existing General Plan Advisory Committees • Specific Participation and Advice From The Community Is Desired • A Consistent Statewide Program of Participation is Planned
Rural Collaboration Projects • Hawaii Rural Development Council • Tap into RDC Network & Generate Public Advice • HRDC to Employ Meeting Facilitators • Participation in APA National Conference • Focus on Rural Smart Growth Topics • Hawaii Department of Agriculture • Development of IAL Incentive Package • Office of Planning Rural Project Workshops • Issue Development/Best Practices - Low Impact Development • Statutory Review
Public Workshop Schedule • OP Issues & Education Workshop (April) • OP Best Practices/LID Workshops (June) • HRDC/LUC Workshops • (August) Organization • (September) Review of Legislation • State Agriculture Conference/Hawaii Congress of Planning Officials (October) • Statewide Summit (November)
Hawaii Rural Development Council • One of 37 Certified By the USDA per 2002 Farm Bill • Incorporated in 2003 • Members Include: • Federal. State, County & Private Non-Profits • Objectives Include: • Protecting Agriculture • Promoting Affordable Housing • Sustainable Economic Development
Tap Into Rural Development Council Network • Rural Development Council to Assist & Facilitate Network Discussion & Analysis • Contract for Services Effected • HRDC to Facilitate Workshops on Kauai, Maui and Hawaii • LUC to Conduct Workshops on Oahu, Lanai and Molokai
Participation in National APA Conference • Learn More About Rural Smart Growth Issues • Model Rural District Standards & Smart Growth Issues Explored • Opportunity for LUC Member and Staff to Understand Current Thinking • Gain Exposure to National Discussion of Rural Development Issues & Perspective
Hawaii Department of Agriculture • Develop IAL Incentives Program & Package • Coordinate with Agriculture/Farmers • HI Farm Bureau • UH Tropical Agriculture • State Agriculture Conference • Provide Advocacy & Leadership • Outreach & Presentation
Partnership w/Office of Planning • Office of Planning Secured Rural Project Consultant (February) • OP/Consultant Conducts Issue Idenfication and Best Practice Analysis (March to June) • OP/Consultant Conducts LID Workshops (June) • OP/Consultant to Effect Statutory Review (September)
Public Sentiments • Keep Country “Country” • Preservation of Community Environment and Character • Affordable Living • Preservation of Agriculture • What is Rural?
Next Steps • Planning for • Preservation of Communities and Lifestyle • Growth & Economic Development • Future Affordable Communities • Developing Action Proposals • Reform of State Law • County General Plans & Ordinance • Legislative Action • Implementation