Download Matrix of Recommended Implementation Tools Priority #1: Better

Matrix of Recommended Implementation Tools
Priority #1: Better Information for Strong Decision‐Making
Tools
Tool A: Build a Shared Geographic Information System (GIS) for the Region
Definition
A web‐based and publicly accessible data system to understand, analyze Lead
and visualize data
A tool to identify and analyze site Tool B: Establish an Economic Development options for new and relocating Site Selection Database
businesses
Tool C: Build a Return on Investment/Impact Analysis Tool
Tool D: Prepare, Distribute and Publicize Regular Series of Regional Assets and Economy Analyses
Tool E: Conduct Regular Project Funding Competitiveness Analysis
Role
Support
Timing
Short Term
Short Term
Implementation
1.Define GIS Protocol 2. Identify information gaps; 3. Engage with jurisdictions to identify their priorities
Resources
MVRPC in‐house capacity
1. Identify funding 2. scope content and economic MVRPC technical and development priorities; 3. Design faciliation capacity
database. 4. Wire‐frame site
This tool evaluates a wide variety of factors to predict the potential Lead
impacts, costs and benefits of a proposed project
Outside help for 1. Develop scope of project in creation, MVRPC in Medium partnership with jurisdictions; 2. house capacity for Term
identify funding strategy; 3. retain analysis and assistance as needed
maintenance
This tool documents and analyzes regional assets to help with planning, Lead
coordination, service delivery, and project development
1. Identify potential analysis themes based on MVRPC priorities MVRPC research, (CDV, Strategic Plan); 2. consult Medium analysis and mapping with jurisdictions regarding Term
capacity
priorities and data sources; 3. Create conceptual design of program
This analysis would identify opportunities to increase a project’s Lead
competitiveness for funding awards
1. Identify potential criteria based on MVRPC priorities (CDV, Strategic Plan); 2. consult with MVRPC research and Medium jurisdictions regarding priorities analysis capacity
Term
and data sources; 3. Create and gain support for conceptual design of program
Priority #2: Strengthen Regional Collaboration
Tools
Definition
Role
An annual forum with a broad cross‐
section of leaders and stakeholders Tool F: Establish a regular Forum for from the Miami Valley Region to Lead
Regional Transportation and Development share perspectives on regional challenges, opportunities and coordination efforts. MVRPC, serving as the facilitator, Tool G: Establish Targeted Subgroups to would help connect and convene key address specific issues of local jurisdiction participants to identify shared Support
coordination
solutions for local and regional challenges
Timing
Implementation
Resources
Short Term
1. Identify potential Forum issues based on MVRPC priorities; 2. MVRPC regional Develop engagement process and planning expertise
invitation "pitch;" 3. Lesson plan and logistics for event
Short Term
1. Survey jurisdictions to identify potential focus issues; 2. Scope process; 3. Extend invite to key jurisdiction participants
MVRPC research and facilitation capacity
Priority #3: Build the Region's Capacity for Solutions
Tools
Tool H: Establish a Regional Leadership Training program
Tool I: Promote Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Development and Redevelopment
Definition
Role
This tool provides a curriculum for regional leaders and citizens to learn about our region’s strengths, Lead
challenges, assets, initiatives, programs and organizations
This tool would provide research, funding opportunities and analysis on: sustainable design, low impact development, vacant properties, brownfields, water and air quality, transportation and existing infrastructure
Support
Timing
Short Term
Implementation
Resources
1. Develop training curricula; 2. coordinate with jurisdictions and MVRPC research and organizations to identify potential facilitation capacity
participants; 3. Schedule and announce first class
1. Identify three to five key issues to start with based on MVRPC and MVRPC research, Medium jurisdiction priorities; 2. Develop facilitation and information sharing plan; 3. Term
planning expertise
identify sponsor/funding for competition
Tool J: Promote Innovative Solutions for Natural Resources Preservation and Enhancement
This tool would raise awareness of established and innovative solutions for natural resource preservation Lead
and enhancement issues such as: low impact development, managing stormwater runoff and groundwater quality management
1. Identify three to five key issues to start with based on MVRPC and MVRPC research, Medium jurisdiction priorities; 2. Develop facilitation and Term
information sharing plan; 3. planning expertise
identify sponsor/funding for competition
Tool K: Support efforts to implement a Miami Valley Story Project to facilitate more meaningful regional marketing and increased local tourism
This initiative markets the Miami Valley, as a region, to residents and Support
to outside interests
Long Term
1. Identify and open discussions with potential lead agencies
MVRPC Research and Mapping