Jim Paulmann The land planning process today is heavily regulated and complex. This session will highlight real life examples from three senior level executives who will draw upon past experiences and demonstrate how they turned adversity into opportunity by employing creative and environmentally sound land planning techniques. The presentation will provide the audience with environmental solutions that can be successfully applied to their own projects. The panel will present their challenges, review the methodology and application of their solutions and discuss lessons learned throughout the process.

1. Environmental Planning Applications For Tomorrow's Master Planned Communities Jim Paulmann, FAICP Senior Principal Stantec

2. PRESENTATION OVERVIEW Foundations of Florida’s Master Planned Communities Regulatory Tools Environmental Framework Case Studies Babcock Ranch (Charlotte/ Lee Counties) Lakewood Ranch (Manatee/ Sarasota Counties) Palmer Ranch (Sarasota County) Focus on Low Speed Electric Vehicles Future for Sustainable Communities

4. Affordable options – National BuildersActive Adult Communities Age-restricted (55 and older) Mix of Uses Golf Cart Connections

5. FOUNDATIONS OF FLORIDA'S MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITIES Self Contained/ Fully Integrated Communities Large Scale Based on a comprehensive strategy Balanced Mix of Land Uses Range of Housing Opportunities Affordable Housing Challenges Generally Low Density Amenities Development Standards/ Unifying Elements Automobile Oriented

6. REGULATORY TOOLS DRIs and PUDs Regional Impacts and Flexibility Urban Villages and Hamlets New Urbanist/ TND Framework/ Sprawl Issues Economic Opportunities Rural Land Stewardship Voluntary Program Stewardship Credits/ Compact Development Protects Ecosystems and Agriculture Sector Plans Long Term Planning Large Land Holdings – Development, Conservation, and Agriculture

7. ENVIRONMENTAL FRAMEWORK Comprehensive Environmental Systems Planning Extensive Interconnected Open Space Network Preserve High Value Space (Biodiversity) Restore Native Wildlife Habitat (uplands and wetlands) Create Enhanced Wildlife Corridors (trails/ passive parks) Watershed Management Regional Stormwater Management/ LID Stream and Slough Restoration Water Quality Improvements BMP Treatment Train Stream Course Buffers Water Conservation Irrigation Strategies Water Efficient Landscaping

8. BABCOCK RANCH(91,000 Acres) Environmental Land Sale to the State of Florida 73,000 Acres Largest State Acquisition City of Tomorrow (Sustainable Showcase) 17,870 DUs 6 Million Sq. Ft. Non-Residential Development on Most Impacted Areas (Agriculture, Mining Areas) Clustered in Villages and Hamlets

9. ENVIRONMENT Extensive Vegetative and Wildlife Studies Significant Statewide Greenbelt Corridor (Charlotte Harbor to Lake Okeechobee) Incorporated Series of Tiered Use Greenways throughout Community (Based on Environmental Function)

10. WATER RESOURCES State-of-the-Art Surface & GroundwaterHydrologic Monitoring Re-established Historic Hydrological Regime (Corrects Flooding Problems) Scrubber Marshes at Outfall(Water Quality)

11. ENERGY/SUSTAINABILITY Energy Goal to be Grid Neutral Partnership with FPL for PV Solar Field Water Reuse Irrigation LID Development Strategies Multi-Modal Transportation Systems Walkable Neighborhoods Transit Electric Vehicles

13. 12 Million Sq. Ft. Non-Residential

14. Regional Hospital

15. 100 Miles of Trails

17. Master Restoration Project

18. Long Swamp (400 acres)

19. Braden River Mitigation Bank (350 acres)

20. Dedicated Conservation Areas

21. Heritage Ranch (2,000 acres)

23. Corrected Area-Wide Drainage and Floodplain Problems

24. Restored Historic Water Circulation

25. Water Quality and Conservation

26. Higher Level of Treatment

27. No Potable Water for Irrigation

29. Additional Employment Centers

30. Committed to Workforce Housing

31. Mobility Choices

32. Extensive Pedestrian Circulation System

33. Potential Trolley System

34. Links to Mass Transit

35. Electric Vehicles

36. Urban Villages

37. Reclaimed Areas from Prior Mining

38. Sarasota 2050 Plan

39. Alternative to Urban Sprawl

40. Compact Mixed Use Neighborhood-Based Development

42. 10,500 DUs

43. 4 Million Sq. Ft. for Non-Residential

44. Integrated into Sarasota Urban Area

45. Cornerstone - Upfront Environmental Systems Planning

46. Native Habitat/Listed Species

47. Flood Plains/Drainage

48. Water Quality

49. Historical & Archaeological Resources

51. WATER RESOURCES

52. WILDLIFE CORRIDORS

53. NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS

55. Model Community or Green Economic Development

56. Land Use Changes not approved by Sarasota County

57. Linking Land-Use & Transportation (Jobs to Housing Balance)

58. Road Network - Accommodate Low-Speed Electric Vehicles (LEVs)

59. Green Corridors - Link Habitats to Move People and Wildlife Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs)

61. Residential

62. Major Employment Centers

63. Commercial Centers

64. Schools

65. Hospital/ Health Care Providers

66. Parks/ Libraries

67. Publicly Owned Lands

68. Coordinated within Regional Transit Plans

70. Speed Control

71. Pedestrian Conflicts

72. Bikes vs. Cars

74. MULTI-MODAL PLANNINGdeveloping a network - sharing minor Roadways Potter Park Drive Bay Street

75. MULTI-MODAL PLANNINGnetwork development - DESIGNATED PATH McIntosh Road Palmer Ranch Parkway Central Sarasota Parkway

76. MULTI-MODAL PLANNINGtypical section

78. Walk

79. Bike

80. LEVs

81. Transit (Macro and Micro)

82. Opportunities Plan (Connect the Dots)

83. Provide Employment Connections

84. Interconnections of Attractors

85. Eco-Tourism

86. Benefits

87. Reduces Traffic Congestion

88. Reduces Greenhouse Gases

89. Energy Savings

91. Created Low-Speed Electric Vehicle Cluster

92. Local Solar Enhanced LSV Manufacturer

94. Restricted to Private Roads

95. Public Roads Posted 35 MPH or Lower

96. Safety Features (seatbelts, wipers, signals)

97. Single Charge Range (30 miles)

98. Planning a Network

99. Incorporate into a Multi-Modal System (Walk, Bike, Transit)

100. Identify Attractors/Evaluate Linkages

101. Separate Pathways/Lower Speed Limits

102. Address Intersection Routing

103. Evaluate Parking and Charging Stations

104. Challenges and Education

105. Real and Perceived Safety Issues

106. Legislation – Signage - Striping

109. Water and Energy Issues

110. Focus on Sustainable Options

111. Urbanization of Suburban Areas

112. Compact, Denser, Taller

113. Employment

114. Sense of Place

115. Shift to 24/7 World

116. Mobility

117. Soft Infrastructure

118. Recreation

119. Education

120. Technology