Agenda: September 26, 2012 Networks PEG Meeting
September 26, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.*
- Note extended meeting time
1900 SW 4th Avenue,Portland, Conference Room 7A
Introductions and August Meeting Summary (3:00 p.m.)
Presenter: Jim Owens, Facilitator
Related Materials:
- August 29, 2012 Meeting Summary
Review of Schedule (3:05 p.m.)
Presenter: Jim Owens
Description: Reminder of October meeting time change. Notice of expected special session on equity training.
Framework for Green Network (3:10 p.m.)
Presenter: Eric Engstrom, BPS
Description: Explanation of how the Portland Plan addresses green connections through the concept of a Healthy Connected City. Also, explanation of Civic Corridors and how they will be implemented.
Green Connections (3:15 p.m.)
Presenter: Bill Cunningham, BPS
Description: Presentation on green connections concept from the Portland Plan. Followed by group discussion on the following policy questions:
- Does the Healthy Connected Cities concept work as an integrating and coordinating concept?
- How can this concept be used to facilitate agency coordination on specific projects?
- How should green connections be incorporated into centers and hubs?
- How well does the concept respond to the equity checklist?
Related Materials:
Bike/Greenways Integration (4:15 p.m.)
Presenter:Denver Igarta, PBOT
Description: Presentation on implementing and integrating the Portland Bicycle Plan into the Comprehensive Plan and Transportation System Plan (TSP). Followed by group discussion on the following policy questions:
- How should bikeways and greenways be integrated into the Comprehensive Plan and TSP?
- How should bikeways and greenways be linked into centers and hubs?
- How should conflicts between green connections and freight routes be addressed?
- How does the City’s bike and greenway system relate to ODOT’s network?
- How well do the PEG’s recommendations respond to the equity checklist?
Related Materials:
Green Infrastructure Approach (5:00 p.m.)
Presenter: Marie Walkiewicz, BES
Description: Presentation on the green infrastructure network, focusing on stormwater management and habitat enhancement. Followed by group discussion on the following policy questions:
- How can the planning and design of infrastructure be better integrated to achieve a green network?
- For Comprehensive Plan purposes, how should the green infrastructure network be defined?
- How is a green infrastructure network integrated with other Comprehensive Plan elements?
Public Comment (5:20 p.m.)
Wrap Up and Adjourn (5:30 p.m.)
Presenter: Jim Owens, Facilitator
Description: Summary of actions, schedule and assignments
For more information, please contact either Courtney Duke, PBOT at 503-823-7265 or Courtney.duke@portlandoregon.gov or Jim Owens, Facilitator at 503-278-3452 or jim.owens@coganowens.com.