Highland Hills Comprehensive Plan Public Meeting #2

This presentation was shared at the second public meeting for the Highland Hills Comprehensive Plan on July 10, 2024.

For more information, please visit https://www.countyplanning.us/projects/highland-hills-comprehensive-plan/

1. VILLAGE OF HIGHLAND HILLS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Public Meeting| 07/10/2024

2. Our Team Mary Cierebiej, AICP, Executive Director James Sonnhalter, Planning Manager, Design & Implementation Laura Mendez Ortiz, AICP, Planner Nichole Laird, AICP, Senior Planner Luke Ols, Cleveland Foundation Fellow

3. Agenda Comprehensive Plan Overview Comprehensive Plan Progress Next Steps

4. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OVERVIEW

5. What is a Comprehensive Plan?

6. Involved Groups

7. Planning Process 01 02 03 04 05 Implementation Assign responsibilities, partners, and priorities Community Vision Develop a broad and aspirational statement of how the Village wants to grow and develop in the future Recommendations Outline specific action steps to achieve the desired vision Current Conditions Collect and analyze data to establish a snapshot of the Village Final Document Finalize document and present the Plan to Village Council for adoption

8. Planning Process 01 02 03 04 05 Implementation Community Vision Recommendations Current Conditions Final Document Start October 2023 Finish September 2024

9. Planning Process 01 02 03 04 05 Implementation Community Vision Recommendations Current Conditions Final Document We are here! February Project Team Meeting #1 March Public Meeting #1 May Project Team Meeting #2 June Project Team Meeting #3 July Public Meeting #2 November Kickoff Meeting

10. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROGRESS

11. Recently Published Materials

12. Community Vision Vision Statement : describes the community’s collective aspirations for the Village’s future and provides a unifying direction for the Plan Vision Principles: Frames the development of more specific actions and policies that will be undertaken over the next decade The Community Vision is meant to be referred to consistently especially when considering new developments or when new opportunities arise The Community Vision is shaped by input from the Village, residents, and other community members

13. Vision Statement Highland Hills is a small community with big impact . It is a resilient and united community that honors its past , prioritizes its people , and embraces its future .

14. Vision Principles Expand the tax base and foster economic growth Maintain safe and attractive streets that support active transportation Preserve and maintain quality housing options Enhance and promote Highland Hill’s image while maintaining its v illage c haracter Foster community pride and community connections Strengthen strategic partnerships and collaborations Enhance access to quality services, amenities and recreational opportunities Protect environmental assets and encourage sustainable development

15. Place-Based Recommendations Place-Based Recommendations are prioritized along Focus Corridors & Areas. They are identified as important or needing improvement from Project Team, stakeholder, and community feedback, Current Conditions Analysis, and previous plans. These areas have the most potential for change and impact . They can help shape the future land use map and inform zoning changes in the future.

16. Focus Corridors Northfield Road Harvard Road Northfield & Harvard Intersection Mill Creek BLVD Richmond Road Chagrin Boulevard Tri-C Highland Hills Beachwood Warrensville Heights Northfield Road Harvard Road Green Road UH Customer Service Center WHCSD High School & Middle School ABB Shaker House VHH Fire Station Commerce Park

17. 1 3 2 4 5 1 3 2 4 5 UH Customer Service Center WHCSD High School & Middle School ABB Shaker House Northfield Road Harvard Road Focus Areas VHH Fire Station Commerce Park Mill Creek BLVD Richmond Road Chagrin Boulevard Highland Hills Beachwood Green Road

18. NEXT STEPS

19. Take Online Visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/Highland_Hills2 Scan the QR Code Community Survey #2 Open from July 10 th to July 31 st

20. Activity Boards July 10 th to July 25 th

21. Meet & Greet July 25 th 4:30 to 5:30pm at the Shaker House Lobby Come ask questions and provide feedback to County Planning representatives

22. Stay informed & advocate for the Plan! www.countyplanning.us/highlandhills

23. Thank you! Contact us: Laura Mendez Ortiz | AICP, Planner [email protected] James Sonnhalter | Planning Manager, Design & Implementation [email protected]