Jeffco — Together Really Is Better
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Certification Maintenance
Course Details
Jefferson County, Colorado, strategically used nearly $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to update five key plans (Comprehensive Plan, Transportation and Mobility Plan, Community Wildfire Protection Plan, Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Evacuation Annex, and 15-Year Housing Plan) and the Unified Land Use Code. Review how the county secured ARPA funding for a comprehensive approach to wildfire planning and integrated it with land use and transportation strategies. Panelists introduce the process employed across county departments, emphasizing methods for effective public engagement and stakeholder integration.
Delve into the benefits, efficiencies, and lessons learned from this integrated approach. See how the intersections between plans, project priorities based on consistency and overlap, and updated codes and regulations support each of these plans. Come away with recommendations for replicating this approach in other municipalities and addressing common challenges like wildfire risks, evacuation planning, and development pressures.
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare for a robust, integrated approach and secure funding for the process.
- Organize the project team, stakeholders, and the public to integrate the process.
- Determine the key policy choices and tradeoffs among all plans.