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