August 12, 2014

PURPOSE
WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Official Planning Guide Adopted by
City Council
Sets Communitys Vision
Long-Term, High-Level and Flexible
Guide for Growth and
Redevelopment
Sets Goals and Priorities
Acts as a guide for the investment
funds for plan priorities
Set Standards for Development and
Guidance for Developers




WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR ODESSA?
Odessas Last Comprehensive Plan Was Initially Developed in 1989
Define What Odessa Wants to Become
Protect and Enhance Odessas Quality of Life
Set a Framework for Growth
Promote Quality Development
Create Coordinated Redevelopment/Infill Strategies
Leverage Development to Achieve Community Objectives

ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN
Community Profile
Transportation
Future Land Use Plan
Community Livability


Parks and Recreation Open
Space
Public Facilities
Downtown Vision
Implementation Plan


PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
CPAC MEETINGS
Four Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) Meetings
Introduction & Community Demographics
Transportation, Mobility & Connectivity
Land Use & Planning Trends
Livability
Exercises, Discussion and Input to be Used in Recommendations
PUBLIC INPUT MEETING
March 6, 2014: Approximately 75 in Attendance
Information Stations with Input Opportunities
Well-Advertised
Television (Morning Shows)
Radio
Newspaper
Flyers
English & Spanish Advertisements
FIESTA WEST TEXAS
Envision Odessa Booth at Fiesta West Texas
Information on the Comprehensive Plan
Before & After Graphics
Questionnaire (Over 230 Responses)
Prizes and Giveaways for Participation
SOCIAL MEDIA AND BRANDING
Envision Odessa Logo
Envision Odessa Facebook Page (241 Followers)
Envision Odessa Twitter Account
WHERE WERE AT
Approximately Half-Way Through the Process
Currently in the Input Stages of the Plan
Land Use, Transportation & Livability
Next Up: Downtown
Public Involvement and Engagement with Community and Downtown
Stakeholders

DOWNTOWN COMPONENT
Public Meeting on September 25, 2014
at the Ector Theater; 6:00 pm to 8:00
pm
Media Campaign TV, Radio, Print &
Social media
Formulate a Strategy for Downtown
Revitalization Set Goals and Priorities
Collect Citizen and Downtown Business
Owner Input
Focus on the Design and Character of
Downtown
Explore Possible Incentive and Funding
Options for Revitalization
Gather Input on Proposed Downtown
Hotel and Convention Center


DOWNTOWN VISIONING


VISIONING
GRAPHICS & IDEAS: STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS
GRAPHICS & IDEAS: STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS
GRAPHICS & IDEAS: INFILL DEVELOPMENT
GRAPHICS & IDEAS: INFILL DEVELOPMENT
GRAPHICS & IDEAS: UTILITY/PIPELINE CORRIDORS
GRAPHICS & IDEAS: UTILITY/PIPELINE CORRIDORS
GRAPHICS & IDEAS: DOWNTOWN ODESSA
GRAPHICS & IDEAS: DOWNTOWN ODESSA


GRAPHICS & IDEAS: COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION
GRAPHICS & IDEAS: COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION
WHERE WERE GOING
DETAILED HOUSING ASSESSMENT
Housing Inventory & Market Demand
Workforce Housing Assessment
Homeless Assessment
Affordable Housing Strategy
Design Enhancements


INFRASTRUCTURE & LAND USE ASSESSMENT
Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Analysis
City Facilities Assesment
Current Land Use Assessment
Infill Development & Outward Growth Opportunities
IMPLEMENTATION/ACTION PLAN
Recommendations
Action Items
To-Do List
Implementation Plan

DRAFT FORMATION/PUBLIC REVIEW & INPUT
Full-Draft Comprehensive Plan
CPAC/Staff Review, Edits & Changes
Publish Draft Comprehensive Master Plan (Online)
Public Input Meeting on Comprehensive Plan Draft
ADOPTION HEARINGS
Presentation of Draft Plan
Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing
City Council Meeting Public Hearing
City Council Adoption
THANK YOU