Presentation from Bring Workers Home regional workforce housing forum in Austin, TX on August 12, 2010.

1. Garner Stoll, Assistant Director Planning and Development Review Department The Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan 2010 Regional Forum on Workforce Housing: Bring Workers Home

2. Phase 3 Comprehensive Plan 2011 Imagine Austin Process Phase 1 Project Kick-Off Completed October 12, 2009 Phase 2 Vision & Plan Framework in process

3. Imagine Austin Themes Sustainability Implementation Community Engagement

4. Economic Development Health and Human Services Drainage, Water and Solid Waste Environment Parks and Open Space Housing Public Buildings Future Land Use Transportation Public Services Austin City Charter Comprehensive Plan

6. “ . . . Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.” Imagine Austin Draft Vision Housing Themes

7. “ Economically mixed and diverse neighborhoods across all parts of the city have a range of affordable housing options. All residents have a variety of urban, suburban, and semi-rural lifestyle choices with access to quality schools, libraries, parks and recreation, health and human services, and other outstanding public facilities and services. ” Imagine Austin Draft Vision Housing Themes

8. “ Austin ensures that no person is without such basic necessities as healthy food, clothing, shelter, physical and mental health care, or basic civil rights.” Imagine Austin Draft Vision Housing Themes