Master Plan Discussion

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Comprehensive Plan Draft Outline •

Introduction o Why Plan?  What is a Master Plan?  Legal Basis  Relationship to Zoning  Planning Area  How to Use This Plan  Who Will Use This Plan? o Community Engagement  Public Participation Process  Survey Results  Focus Groups  Stakeholder Interviews  Community Visioning o Community Vision  Vision Statement  Desired Outcomes  Planning Principals Understanding Saugatuck o History & Evolution  Indigenous History  Maritime Heritage  Resort Community Development  Arts & Cultural Legacy o Population & Demographics  Population Trends

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 Age Distribution  Seasonal Population  Household Composition o Economic Profile  Employment  Tourism Economy  Local Businesses  Regional Context o Housing Profile  Housing Stock  Housing Affordability  Homeownership  Vacancy Rates  Seasonal Homes  Short-Term Rentals  Accessory Dwelling Units Community Character o Existing Land Use o Character Analysis  Neighborhood Analysis  Commercial Areas  Waterfront Areas o Urban Design & Sense of Place  Community Character  Building Form  Public Spaces  Transition Zones/Gateways

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 Wayfinding o Historic Preservation  Historic Resources  Historic District  Preservation Goals Housing & Neighborhoods o Existing Conditions o Key Challenges  Workforce Housing  Housing Diversity  Aging Population o Goals & Strategies Mobility & Connectivity o Streets o Sidewalks o Bicycle Facilities o Transit o Parking o Water Transportation o Regional Connectors o (Focus Areas)  Summer Congestion  Downtown Parking  Pedestrian Safety  Non-Motorized Connectivity Natural Environment & Resiliency o Water Resources

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 Kalamazoo River  Lake Michigan  Wetlands o Natural Features  Tree Canopy  Open Space  Wildlife Habitat (deer) o Climate Resiliency  Flooding  Shoreline Impacts  Infrastructure Resilience o Sustainability Parks, Recreation, & Waterfront o Parks System o Public Access o Waterfront Character o Harbor & Marina Areas o Trails o Recreational Opportunities Community Facilities & Services o Public Safety o Utilities o Schools o Municipal Facilities o Future Service Needs Regional Partnerships o Tri-Community Relationship

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o Regional Housing Efforts o Transportation Partnerships o Economic Development Partnerships o Shared Services Future Land Use Plan o Planning Framework o Future Land Use Categories  Each Category: • Purpose • Character Description • Appropriate Uses • Development Expectations o Opportunity Areas  Downtown  Blue Star Corridor  Waterfront  Gateway/Transition Areas  Residential Neighborhoods Action Plan o Goals  Housing  Mobility  Environment  Economic Vitality  Waterfront  Community Character o Implementation Matrix

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o Measuring Success  Indicators: • Housing Units Created • Sidewalk Miles Added • Tree Canopy Coverage • Year-Round Population Trends • Housing Affordability • Waterfront Access Improvements