ARC Board Working Session May 21, 2015 The Region’s Plan Policy Development.

ARC Board Working SessionMay 21, 2015

The Region’s PlanPolicy Development

Policy Framework for The Region’s Plan

Policy Framework Guidance and Input

Competitive Economy

Building the region as a globally recognized hub of innovation and prosperity

Policy Framework Revisions

How Will Policies Frame Actions?Some Examples…

World Class Infrastructure

Policy – Prioritize transit projects in areas withtransit-supportive land use, comprehensive plansand/or regulations

Possible Plan Action – Give higher consideration in project evaluation for transit projects that meet this policy

Innovative (Competitive) Economy

Policy – Support education leaders to integrate best practices, innovative programs to positively impact PreK-12 classrooms

Possible Plan Action – Continue the work of the Education Committee of the Economic Competitiveness Strategy

How Will Policies Frame Actions?Some Examples…

Healthy, Livable Communities

Policy – Integrate consideration of social determinants of health into initiatives, programs and investment priorities

Possible Plan Action – Use the determinantsas a criteria in prioritizing projectsand programs

How Will Policies Frame Actions?Some Examples…

Upcoming Milestones forPolicy Framework

• ARC Board Working Session Feedback: May

• Opportunities for Public Feedback: June/July

• ARC Action: August