20200109 Presentation — File 209551

January 9, 2020 SomerVision2040.com

Why Update? ●Professional practices recommends updating every 5-10 years. ●Circumstances have changed significantly from 2010-2020.

SomerVision Outreach Strategies

Key Themes from SomerVision 2040 Values at the Forefront ●List values or use page spread if legible ●Change image to something relevant if just text

Key Themes from SomerVision 2040 Equity Lens in All We Do ●The SomerVision Committee considered the importance of equity in each of the topic chapters and identified equity goals. ●In our implementation, we need to consider how policies and actions affect equity in our community.

Key Themes from SomerVision 2040 Minimize Displacement ●Households are being displaced from Somerville as a result of high housing costs. ●This has a ripple effect on our institutions and community members. ●We need to continue to assess how our community can minimize and mitigate displacement.

●The Numbers need to be kept in context with the rest of the plan. ●An action or policy’s effect on equity and our values is equally important as whether it meets a SomerVision Number. ●Although Numbers are set and will be reported, they will be accompanied by other contextualizing data and are located within their topic chapters. SomerVision 2040 Numbers

●Develop policy incentives to ENCOURAGE SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIOR relating to consumer awareness. ●Educate Somerville residents and businesses on CLIMATE ISSUES AND AVAILABLE ACTIONS, to build a citywide culture of engagement and awareness Climate & Sustainability Topic Chapter Highlights

●Work on ZONING AMENDMENTS to support the goals of SomerVision, especially commercial development and housing. ●Reuse at least one municipal building for SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL ARTS and artists. Commercial Development, Business, and Arts Topic Chapter Highlights

●INCORPORATE EQUITY GOALS into new neighborhood plans and development proposals to embed the needs of marginalized communities into the planning process. ●Study and implement ways to EXPAND THE ACCESSIBILITY OF CRITICAL CITY MEETINGS. ●Create a CENTRALIZED SOURCE OF INFORMATION about all public processes and initiatives. Community & Governance Topic Chapter Highlights Voter turnout, share of City workers who are minorities, share of board and commission members who are minorities

●Establish a task force with sufficient resources and expertise to MEET OUR TARGET LEVEL OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING and tools to enable both market and non-market developers to generate that target. ●Work on ZONING AMENDMENTS to support the goals of SomerVision, especially commercial development and housing. Housing Topic Chapter Highlights

●Implement a TRANSFORMATIVE APPROACH TO ADDRESSING INFRASTRUCTURE with a focus on greater investment into building resiliency into our water and sewage systems as opposed to a more reactive approach to repairs. Infrastructure Topic Chapter Highlights

●REDUCE AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) in Somerville. Mobility Topic Chapter Highlights

●Create an OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION STRATEGY that identifies target parcels. ●Study our open spaces to ensure they are accessible to pedestrians and do not have significant barriers. Use “SAFE ROUTES TO PARKS” as a model for park access. Public Space and the Natural Environment Topic Chapter Highlights

●Explore opportunities to create NEW GATHERING SPACES FOR YOUTH in the City. ●Explore how to provide AFFORDABLE EARLY LEARNING AND CARE PROGRAMS to all Somerville families. ●Ensure all SPS SCHOOLS ARE TRUE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS with integrated academic, health and social services, youth development, and community supports. Youth and Education Topic Chapter Highlights

●Our plans are not just blueprints for City staff, but the whole community. ●Successful implementation will require work with City Council, boards and commissions, community advocates, non-profits, city residents, and more. A Call to Action Implementation will Require Cooperation

Next Steps Finalize Web Version ● Update SomerVision2040. com ● Translate elements of the plan to make more accessible ● Promote when complete Adopting the Plan ● Period of public comment through Planning Board ● City Council endorsement ● Planning Board adoption Implementation ● Determine reporting methodology ● Coordinating amongst City staff, Boards, Commissions, and non-profit partners ● Building a community feedback loop for implementation

SomerVision 2040 Thank You! SomerVision2040.com