What did you think of the six growth ideas that were presented during the webinar?

Para acceder la encuesta en español: https://communityfeedback.opengov.com/12983

During the Regional Plan webinar, six growth ideas were presented. These ideas were the result of several public engagement efforts, including the Regional Plan visioning survey and workshops, and the Face the Future Flagstaff workshops. Moving forward, these ideas will be used to create unique alternative growth scenarios that will be modeled using software called Urban Footprint (see our under-the-hood video to learn more about the modeling software). Later this year, the public will get to see the scenario modeling results and share their thoughts on which one the City and County should adopt in the updated Regional Plan.

At this stage, we are asking for input on the six growth ideas. We are interested to hear what you think is interesting or concerning about each one and whether you think they adequately capture a range of possibilities for future growth and development.

The six growth ideas presented are below:

1) Rural Activity Centers (Outfill)​: More housing and jobs in Bellemont, Doney Park, Kachina Village/Mountainaire, Winona, and better transportation links between them.​

2) Urbanize Flagstaff Greenfield Sites​: Areas like JWP and the new hospital develop to become relatively dense, mixed use regional activity centers.​

3) Focus on Downtown and NAU​: Downtown and adjacent areas like old hospital site see more redevelopment, but nothing taller than 6 stories.  Minimize loss of historic buildings, maximize workforce and affordable housing.​

4) Focus on East Flagstaff​: Mixed use development along 4th Street corridor, more employment along Route 66 (retail, government, tech), improve the mix and variety of uses and housing on east side of Flagstaff​

5) Prioritize Conservation / Avoid Hazards​: Preserve natural areas with high ecological values, reduce expansion into the wildland-urban interface.​

6) Attract Large Employers​: Attract more large employers to the region as a way to diversify the economy and keep workers local.​