02-20-19 Workshop Handout - Kevin HogencampATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION PRIORITIES
Established January 9, 2019
1. L_a- `r �i�_ONIVIENTAL LEADERSHIP
An Environmental initiative demonstrating the COAB's commitment to being a
sustainable, environmentally responsible and healthier community. This initiative will be
accomplished via COAB becoming a LEED-certified city; promoting the three Rs
(reduce, reuse, recycle); COAB maintaining its Tree City USA designation; tree planting
and preserving the tree canopy; engaging youth in environmental activities; and public
education.
Accomplished via Public input; Committee work; Partnerships; Commission funding,
policy and/or legislation; and Staff planning/implementation
An Infrastructure and Planning Resiliency initiative to manage and reduce urban risks.
This initiative is accomplishable via flood mitigation (with specific focus on Aquatic
Drive/Hopkins Creek); developing a stormwater master plan capital improvement
program; enforcement of onsite stormwater retention requirements; and undergoing a
coastal vulnerability and adaptation assessment.
Accomplished via Public input; Commission, State and Federal funding; and Staff
planning/implementation
3. MAYPORT ROAD CORRIDOR IMPROVEIVIE%
A Quality of Life and Revitalization initiative to improve safety, promote small business
development, and create a town center -like sense of place. These improvements will be
accomplished via developing an East Coast Greenway activation plan to provide safe,
convenient and efficient automobile, bicycle and pedestrian travel ways along the
corridor; and instituting facade and public art grant programs.
Accomplished via Public input; Partnerships; Commission lobbying/funding, and Staff
planning/implementation
4- PEACH -TO -AP RSH PARKS MAS -TE -IR PLAN
A Quality of Life, Recreation, Environmental and Education initiative to establish a
strategy to create a sustainable and interconnected communitywide system of parks,
recreation facilities, programs and services that promote recreation, health, access and
environmental conservation as integral elements of the community.
Accomplished via Public input; Staff, Commission and Environmental Stewardship
Committee planning; Community engagement; Commission funding; and Staff
planning/implementation
5, NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT AND COMMUNITY IDENTITY
A Land Use, Quality of Life and Branding/Signage initiative to improve neighborhoods
and public spaces, and advance community identity and pride. This initiative will be
accomplished by adopting new land development regulations, updating the
comprehensive plan, and undertaking a community identity program that focuses on
improving public spaces with landscaping and viewer -friendly and aesthetically pleasing
signage. Vital input is expected from residents, the Community Development Board,
and the Environmental Stewardship and Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory
committees.
Accomplished via Public input; Committee, Staff and Commission planning,-
Partnerships,-
lanning;Partnerships, Commission funding; and Staff planning/implementation
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A Public Safety and Quality of Life initiative to improve parking and provide safe,
convenient, efficient and accessible automobile, bicycle and pedestrian travel ways.
This initiative will be accomplished via identifying and adequately marking public parking
spaces throughout the community; instituting a paid parking system in beaches town
center and at some beach accesses; installing pedestrian safety devices; and adding
sidewalks.
Accomplished via Public input; Staff and Commission planning; Commission funding,-
and
unding;and Staff planning/implementation