This page was originally psoted in the fall of 2007. This is what we planned on doing at the start of this phase. Actual results can be found on the Home page and Activities page.
Creating North Texas 2050: A Regional Vision and Action Package
Vision North Texas is now building on the alternative development scenarios and public input generated in the partnership's first five years, creating a shared vision for the region's future and developing the action steps needed to achieve that vision. North Texas 2050 will be the result of this innovative and inclusive effort.
North Texas 2050 will provide a vision and preferred pattern of growth for the entire 16-county region. It will change the region’s future, giving decision-makers new ways to contribute to the vitality of North Texas. For
the first time, a regional infrastructure framework will provide a coordinated
and comprehensive approach to investment in transportation, water and
wastewater facilities, open space networks, and other systems that support
the region. North Texas 2050 will detail the tools and techniques that are
needed to achieve the vision and support sustainable growth.
Vision North Texas will continue to provide assistance to local governments
and regional stakeholders during the development of North Texas 2050.
Case studies of “best practices”; efforts to promote green building and similar
products will be available to regional decision-makers even before North
Texas 2050 is completed.
Vision North Texas is following this six-step process to
create North Texas 2050.
1. Mobilizing Resources. Secure professional expertise,
financial and other material resources, and support
from stakeholders. Complete partnership agreements
between VNT and other groups that will provide
necessary resources.
2. Examining Regional Choices. Research issues facing
North Texas through 2050 and the implications of
regional, national and global trends for our region’s
future. Engage the region’s people and organizations
in this discussion of choices. Define and analyze
alternative scenarios for future use of land and other
limited resources.
3. Creating A Regional Vision Statement. Draft and
discuss the statement of vision and goals, preferred
development scenarios, regional infrastructure
framework, and guiding principles for growth.
4. Detailing an Action Package. Produce the package
of tools to allocate limited resources and incentives
so they support the preferred, sustainable regional
future.
5. Approving North Texas 2050. Consider and debate
the drafts of the Regional Vision Statement and the
Action Package. Conclude with the adoption of North
Texas 2050 by the North Central Texas Council of
Governments and the Urban Land Institute North
Texas District Council.
6. Implementing Results. Solicit the adoption or
endorsement of North Texas 2050 by public
agencies, private sector organizations, and entities
such as the Regional Transportation Council and
regional Water Planning Groups. Create a structure
for continuing collaboration to shape North Texas’
future.
Our goal is the adoption of North Texas 2050 in 2010.
During Phase 3, Vision North Texas will also continue the four major initiatives undertaken during 2007.
The budget for these initiatives will come from public and private sponsorships, including the value of in-kind assistance. The ULI North Texas District Council will continue leading the private sector fund-raising effort. The public sector support will come from voluntary contributions to NCTCOG by cities and counties based on their size. The public-private Development Excellence Steering Committee will provide direction.
