Working Together REGIONAL PROJECTS
Dec 20, 2014
Working Together
REGIONAL PROJECTS
Andy Faust, GISPSenior GIS Analyst – RPCIT Director – RPCNortheast SICP Implementation CoordinatorNortheast Public Safety Communications
(NEWCOM)Co-Founder of Wisconsin Regional
Orthophotography Consortium (WROC)WLIA Board MemberHold the WLIA Social Night High Bowling
Score
INTRODUCTIONS
Background of RPCsRegional ProjectsWhat worksWhat does not workHow to make it all come together
AGENDA
9 RPC’sCreated in the late 1960’s and early 1970’sCreated as a cost-effective way to provide
planning assistanceProvide intergovernmental planning and
coordination for the physical, social, and economic development of the Region
RPCS IN WISCONSIN
RPCS IN WISCONSIN
1. Bay Lake2. Capital Area3. East Central4. Mississippi River5. North Central6. Northwest7. Southeast8. Southwest9. West Central
They may conduct all types of research studies; collect and analyze data; prepare maps, charts and tables; and conduct necessary studies.
They may make and adopt plans for the physical, social and economic development of the Region.
They may publish and advertise their purposes, objectives and findings, and may distribute reports thereon.
They may provide advisory services on planning problems to the local governmental units within the Region and to other public and private agencies in matters relative to its functions and objectives.
Created by state statute to:
WHAT IS A REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Economic DevelopmentGeographic Information SystemsLand Use PlanningTransportation PlanningIntergovernmental Coordination
RPC PROGRAM AREAS
WROC 2005 and 2010North East Public Safety Communications
(NEWCOM)
REGIONAL PROJECTS
WROC
56,000+ sq. mi. imageryFirst ever statewide leaf-off in a single yearOver 100 participants
WROC
WROC PARTNERSHIPS
NEWCOMNorth East Wisconsin Public Safety COMmunications• Formed 2004• 16 counties• 14,500 sq. mi.• 600,000+
people• 500+ PSA
NEWCOM
NEWCOM
The mission of NEWCOM is to provide the participating counties with a reliable and responsive communications link between all emergency services and public safety agencies.
MISSION STATEMENT:
WHY WORK TOGETHER?
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING
PREVENTS DUPLICATION OF SERVICE / EFFORT
SAVES TIME
ORGANIZE RESOURCES TO MEET A COMMON GOAL
ACCESS TO EACHOTHERS SKILLS
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
COST REDUCTION
SO WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
TALKERS / PLANNERS
LEADERSHIP
WORKERS
YES WE
CAN!
FOLLOWERS
MEDIATOR
FOLLOWERS
LEADERS
WORKERSMEADIATORS
TALKERS / PLANNERS
WORKING TOGETHER?
CONTROL
GIVE AND TAKE
INCENTIVE
TEAMWORK
HARD WORK!
WORKING TOGETHER
WORKING TOGETHER
Andy Faust, GISPNorth Central Wisconsin
Regional Planning Commission
www.ncwrpc.org
QUESTIONS?