Charting a course for Lyons future post-flood. Long-term Recovery Strategic Plan

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1 Charting a course for Lyons future post-flood Long-term Recovery Strategic Plan

2 AGENDA 6:30-7:00pm Community Gathering: Meet & Greet 7:00-8:00pm Welcome Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony Why Have a Long Term Recovery Planning? Our Successes, Current Projects Learning from Other Recovery Communities Recovery Planning Process Overview, Structure, Timelines 8:00-9:00pm Recovery Visioning Open House Working groups for community participation of recovery visioning in specific recovery areas Volunteer Assignments Timelines and Next Steps

3 Thank You!

4 Recovery Planning Why Long-term Recovery Planning? Successes to Date Projects Underway Photo courtesy Dave Thatcher Photo courtesy Kenneth Wajda Photo courtesy Ann Hall Photo courtesy Edward Keane

5 We re Not Alone L E A N I N G F R O M O T H E R S ( V T )

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7 Perfect Storm P O S E D T O S U C C E E D Small Community Involved Residents Strong Sense Heritage Creative & Artistic Access To Experts Open to New Ideas Entrepreneurial Businesses Geographical Flexibility (Ability to build on higher ground) Already Have Comprehensive Plan Already Started a Sustainability Plan Strong Leadership (Mayor, Board, Town Manager & Staff)

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11 What Is The Future We Want?? Let s Not Just Build It Back. Let s Build It Stronger!

12 September 11, It has now been nearly a year since the small mountain hamlet of Lyons was devastated by what was essen<ally a one in 1,000 year flood. The streets are full here in Lyons today, as fes<varians have descended on this small town for the third sold out Planet Bluegrass fes<val of the summer. The business owners we ve talked with express relief that they are enjoying their best summer of business ever. But, looking beyond Mainstreet, we ve found that the story of Lyons is far more than one of recovery from a flood. The response from residents, and even volunteers around the globe, is a story of inspira<on. Lyons Volunteers, who have been at the floodwaters since the moment of the flood and have been organizing the huge outpouring of volunteer support over the past year, Every aspect of our community was devastated from the flood, business, residence, arts, culture, basic infrastructure, - every single aspect of our community was affected. The support, though, from those around the world coming to volunteer has allowed us to address each of these areas. People make it a point to come to Lyons just to shop and have lunch. Musicians make sure to stop by and play in the streets. One year ago, there was a handful of people in town and every business was closed. Now, the town is as vibrant as I ve ever seen it and every business in town is enjoying a successful season. Our residents were certainly smacked by the disaster, but the disaster touched something deeper in our town. At this point, this is far more than a recovery. Indeed, the story of Lyons conjures up the nostalgic spirit of something between a Norman Rockwell pain<ng and a chapter from the book, Crea<ng a Sustainable Community for The New World.

13 R E C O V E R Y P L A N Overview Community-driven, Action-oriented Not a full planning process- needs to be done quickly to identify immediate actions and funding opportunities Begins with identifying recovery plans that the Lyons Community has adopted Tests the visions and goals for suitability in recovery Recovery will be based on actions identified in this process Recovery integrates with pre-flood programs, but takes highest priority

14 Community Goals S E T I N C O N T E X T The 2010 Comprehensive Plan sets the overarching vision for Lyons Land Use and Growth: Ensure that the built environment contributes to Lyons identity and is consistent with the proposed 2010 Lyons Planning Area Map and the Sustainable Design and Development Principles. Economic Development: Create an environment in which local business can prosper and to leverage the Town s history, natural setting, unique retailers and relationship with the music and arts community to attract tourists. Town Services: Provide adequate, safe and efficient public utilities and services in a manner that supports the community s goals. Culture, History and Education: Support the advancement of education and culture in the community. Environment: Protect and promote Lyons unique natural environment and resources and lead the community towards environmental sustainability. Housing: Recognize and accommodate the housing needs of a diverse population. Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation: Balance the quality of life benefits that parks, trails and open lands contribute to the community with fiscal responsibility. Transportation: Develop an integrated mobility system that is safe and easily accessible to all travelers.

15 R E C O V E R Y P L A N Community Driven Putting the community into the Community Recovery Plan Kick-off meeting Inclusive Recovery Areas, by topic On-going Community meetings Other methods of collecting citizen input Formal adoption of the plan by the Board of Trustees

16 R E C O V E R Y P L A N Recovery Areas Infrastructure/Public Facilities Parks & Recreation Business Recovery Human Services Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation Housing Stream

17 R E C O V E R Y G R O U P S Composition Public Town Liaison PCDC Liaison Commission Members Board Liaison SFC Liaison External Experts

18 R E C O V E R Y P L A N Framework Recovery Working Groups inclusive Town committees and commissions will participate in the process Committees may put their other (non-urgent) tasks on hold Recovery Area Leaders coordinate tasks and schedule meetings Support from Town, State, Federal agencies

19 R E C O V E R Y P L A N Process Recovery Working Groups Get as much diverse community input as possible and integrate everyone who is working on a par<cular issue

20 * = community mee<ng # = group mee<ng * Construct Group Generate Ideas * Refine Ideas Priori<ze Ideas # Allocate Ownership # Steering CommiZee Board Sustainability Planning External An ambi<ous schedule! Dra\ Ac<ons Compile & Submit # Integrate & Finalize Plans Review & Add Value Approve * Dec Jan Feb

21 R E C O V E R Y P L A N Milestones Kick-off Meeting (December 18 th ) Recovery Group First Official Meeting (Beginning of January) Arrangements made for meeting space Recovery Group Create Draft Actions (End of January) Brainstorm, research, refine, report Finalize Actions (Mid February) Integrate Actions & Finalize Plan (End of February) Steering Committee report to Board (Beginning of March)

22 R E C O V E R Y P L A N Starts Here Infrastructure/Public Facilities Parks & Recreation Business Recovery Human Services Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation Housing Stream