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Community Planning Lab Classroom
Welcome to the Community Planning Lab!
Information on this page will be kept up-to-date, so please be sure to check it each week as you complete your pre-class assignments. If you have any questions or need support, please contact
Mustapha Osman - mosman@summitcountyutah.gov
or Elizabeth Williams - ewilliams@summitcountyutah.gov
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
AGENDAS + ASSIGNMENTS
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Read before Class 1:
Topic: Welcome & Introduction to Planning
Previous Presentation Slides
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to…
- Understand how people’s use of land and buildings affects the built and natural environment.
- Discuss ideas of foundational planning theories such as Incrementalism, Advocacy Planning, and Rational Comprehensive Planning.
- Create their own definition of planning.
- Understand the numerous forces that shape cities and communities, in part by identifying local Summit County planning structures.
- Articulate the importance of planning.
Assignments for Week 2:
- READ:
- REVIEW:
Topic: Housing Affordability & Growth: What, How & Where
Previous Presentation Slides
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to…
- Define housing terms (affordable, attainable, moderate income, etc.).
- Understand the basics of Utah's Moderate Income Housing requirement.
- Identify examples of affordable housing in Summit County.
- Analyze how other communities are coping with similar housing issues and accommodating growth through diverse housing types.
- Identify meaningful ways to get involved in planning for housing options.
Assignments for Week 3:
- REVIEW:
- DO: Use the link: https://www.summitcountyutah.gov/2341/Meeting-Minutes to identify when each of the following meet. Attend (either on-line or in person) each of the meetings below at least once during class.
- Snyderville Basin Planning Commission
- Eastern Summit County Planning Commission
- County Council
- A Special Service or Special Recreation District of your choice
Topic: Gateway and Natural Amenity Region (GNAR), Recreation, Open Space Planning
Previous Presentation Slides
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to…
- Identify the elements of a Gateway and Natural Resource Amenity Region (GNAR).
- Describe the purpose of "guard rails" in regard to tourism economies.
Assignments for Week 4:
- REVIEW:
- PROJECT WORK:
- Research final project ideas using the outline on your syllabus. Send your final project idea to Mustapha or Liz by noon, Monday, April 6th.
Topic: Transportation Planning
Previous Presentation Slides
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to…
- Define transportation planning.
- Explain the connection between transportation and land use.
- Articulate the importance of each mode of transportation and how they work together for an effective system.
- Describe the relationship between Summit County and various transportation stakeholders.
- Know how to participate in shaping the future of transportation in Summit County.
Assignments for Week 5:
- FOLLOW UP: How is your task to attend each of these meetings going? https://www.summitcountyutah.gov/2341/Meeting-Minutes:
- Snyderville Basin Planning Commission
- Eastern Summit County Planning Commission
- County Council
- A Special Service or Special Recreation District of your choice
- WATCH:
- READ:
- REVIEW:
Topic: How to Make an Impact: Public Hearings and Meaningful Engagement
Previous Presentation Slides
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to…
- Participate and meaningfully engage in public hearings, public meetings, and other engagement opportunities.
- Understand the policies of public noticing in Summit County and Utah.
- Articulate what happens at different public meetings (ex. Planning Commission v. City/County Council).
- Identify the distinctions between administrative, legislative, and quasi-judicial processes.
- Identify the legal structures behind decision making.
Assignments for Week 6:
- DO: Complete a Placecheck survey (parts A & B at minimum).
- WATCH: The Ghastly Tragedy of the Suburbs Ted Talk
- READ:
Topic: Urban Design
Previous Presentation Slides
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to…
- Define Urban Design.
- Understand how our built environments impact our lives.
- Describe design elements that contribute to community cohesion.
- Identify areas within Summit County that may benefit from Urban Design thinking.
Assignments for Week 7:
Topic: Planning v. Zoning, Types of Plans & Zoning Ordinances
Previous Presentation Slides
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to…
- Articulate the basic impacts of land use and zoning decisions.
- Identify the difference between planning & zoning.
- Identify various types of plans and state what plans have been implemented locally, regionally, etc.
- Identify different types of decision-making processes and how best to participate in each.
Assignments for Week 8:
Topic: Sustainable Development
Previous Presentation Slides
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to…
- Define sustainability and sustainable development.
- Articulate the interconnections between sustainable development and public health.
- Analyze the impact of land use decisions and planning processes on sustainability.
- Understand risks Summit County faces in relation to climate change and how those risks are influenced by land use decisions.
- Practice applying tools to integrate a sustainability lens into decision making.
Assignments for Week 9:
Topic: Implementing Community Strategies
Previous Presentation Slides
Previous Presentation Slides (2)
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to…
- Identify elements of the tourism economy and its impact on local communities.
- Explore the impact of planning on regional economies.
- Identify various revenue streams for financing community projects.
- Explain how financial decisions are made at the state, county, and local community level.
- Understand the basic structure of state and county level taxes.
Assignments for Week 10:
- BRING TO CLASS: Completed "Meeting Observations" (page 8 of the syllabus)
- JOT DOWN: Questions to ask the panel members!
- READ:
Wrap Up and Panel Discussion
Zoom
https://summitcountyut.zoom.us/j/96870168251
Meeting ID: 968 7016 8251
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to…
- Analyze how planning processes are interconnected.
- Identify opportunities for engaging in the current and future planning of Summit County.
Assignments for Final Presentations:
Bring your completed project to the Richins Building in Kimball Junction! Please arrive between 5:40 and 5:55pm to set up your space.
Final Presentations to Community and Stakeholders
Richins Building Auditorium (1885 W Ute Blvd, Park City)
Event from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Prior to class on Monday, April 27, please attend a meeting of each of the following for at least the beginning and one agenda item. It may be useful to attend both in person and virtual meetings so that you can identify the differences, benefits, and challenges.
- County Council
- Eastern Summit County Planning Commission
- Snyderville Basin Planning Commission
- Board or commission of your choice
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