ABA's Katherine Rivard presented at the Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC) 2016 Annual Conference in Monterey earlier this week with the City of Sunnyvale and Lighthouse Public Affairs on developing a master plan. The presentations shared case studies, as well as tips and tricks on:
- Politics & Perception: leading effective public engagement
- Key Components of a Master Plan: defining the problem before you solve it
- Process Plan: designing a path for success
- Success Criteria: helping your community decide
- Approval Milestones: creating a safety net
- Land Use & Entitlements: finding appropriate balance through planning
- Financing: knowing your options and capacity
Presenters:
Steve Emslie, Regional Director, Goodyear Peterson Hayward & Associates
Katherine Rivard, Practice Leader, Anderson Brule Architects
Kent Steffens, Assistant City Manager, City of Sunnyvale
