This session considers how cities plan and succeed in the shadow of larger cities. The focus of the presentation was on the interrelations ship between San Jose and San Francisco economically and socially. It was presented at the 2013 Planning Association National Conference in Chicago.
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APA 2013 Planning in the Shadow of Gotham (S639)
1. Planning in thePlanning in the
Shadow of GothamShadow of Gotham
Joseph HorwedelJoseph Horwedel
City of San JoseCity of San Jose
2. APA Divisions
20 divisions established to advance the
planning practice.
They give members opportunities to
discuss ides, contribute to national policy
work, build partnerships and develop
conference sessions.
$25 per year per division.
3. City Planning and Management
Division
Mission to “advance the practice of
city planning and management in the
large-city setting."
• a focus upon planning agency
management,
• an orientation toward big cities, and
• an emphasis upon the practical over the
theoretical.
Supports the New Director Institute each year.
9. Office Space Near Transit
Although only 28% of
the region’s office
space is within a half
mile of rail, most jobs
are at most a few miles
from rail stations.
(Map produced by Mark Shorett for SPUR)
10. Jobs Near Transit
Less than half of regional
jobs are within a half mile
of regional transit and a
quarter mile of frequent
local transit.
(Map produced by Mark Shorett for SPUR)
12. Cities that can’t attract young
professionals and immigrants
will shrink
13. Talent battles
Stamen Design's research
estimated that the buses
transport roughly 7,500 tech
employees a day, Monday
through Friday, and concluded
that the unmarked buses ferry a
third as many commuters as
ride on Caltrain, a commuter
train that travels between San
Francisco and San Jose.
Business Insider Oct 12, 2012
14. We are strong still in attracting the
best and brightest
15. Investing in the future
• Updating San Jose’s General plan
• Creating fiscal and organizational stability
• Promoting community quality of life
• Participating in economic development,
environmental sustainability, affordable
housing, etc.
24. Serving our customers
6 months 2012
1.7 million square
feet approved
Construction
valuation of $65.4
million.
3 months 2013
.45 million square
feet approved
Construction
valuation of $24.7
million.
Goal is to walk into plan review meeting and walk out with a permit.
•Our staff and project design team review plans and resolve issues.
•Decision makers are required in the room.
30. Planning in thePlanning in the
Shadow of GothamShadow of Gotham
Joseph HorwedelJoseph Horwedel
City of San JoseCity of San Jose
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Notas do Editor
At the heart of the Plan is that the intent that San Jose become a city made up of many great places. By building a city of many great places, San Jose can be vibrant and fiscally sustainable into the future. We can become an even better place to live. We can generate more and better jobs. We can be a greener and healthier community.