2 0 1 8 SEDCO WORKSHOP FEB 14, 2018 The Eastern Trail SEDCO Workshop: 2 0 1 8 Policy & Development Mash-Up Welcome- Snacks & Coffee Policy - Now Development Projects Mission Statement | Karen 2017 in Review | Karen & Jay Vision Plan | Karen & Kevin Scarborough Downs | Dan Bacon Marketing Plan: Local/Regional |Karen Growth Areas | Jay & Karen Targeted Industries: Health Care, Bioscience, Existing Commercial Zones|Karen Food Production, Local Needs | Karen Market Trends|Kevin Freeman Sustainability | Kerry Grantham Board Member Specialty Presentations Watershed Management | Angela Blanchette Comp Plan | Jay Chace & Karen The Mash-up Policy versus Development Trends Emerging Opportunities Brain Storming 2 0 1 8 POPULATION IN SCARBOROUGH 22,000 20,023 18,919 16,500 16,970 12,518 11,000 11,347 7,845 6,418 5,500 Scarborough Added 1,113 new residents since 2010 0 1955 1968 1981 1994 2007 2020 Do the #’s YEAR 2 0 1 8 Population in 2016 Under 5: 4% Under 18: 22% 65+: 19% 18+: 78% Citizens of Voting Age: 74% Median Age: 45.1 Do the #’s 2 0 1 8 Income in 2016: Top Five Communities Communities Ranked by Highest Median Household Income Cumberland County: $61,902 #1 Cumberland Town Cumberland Town Cape Elizabeth #2 Cape Elizabeth $120.052 #3 Falmouth $105,925 Falmouth #4 North Yarmouth North Yarmouth #5 Scarborough $104,020 #6 Pownal Scarborough $95,769 $83,306 Pownal Do the $83,333 #’s 2 0 1 8 Jobs in 2016 173 664 140 New Jobs New Jobs New Jobs in 2016 Health Care Manufacturing Do the 15,469 Wage/Salary Jobs #’s 2 0 1 8 Largest Employment Sectors Health Care Retail 21% 16.5% Do the #’s 2 0 1 8 Total Jobs: 17,789 15,469 Wage/Salary Jobs 2,320 Self Employed/Contract Ratio of Jobs to Residents: .89 Do the #’s 2 0 1 8 The Scarborough Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) develops, supports and promotes sustainable economic development practices which allow businesses and the community to flourish while creating a diverse and resilient local economy. SEDCO Mission Refreshed The mission of the Scarborough Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) is to 2 0 1 8 support economic and business development to improve the quality of life in Scarborough by expanding the town’s tax and employment base. Ombudsman Direct Service Start-ups Policy Development Supported Activities SEDCO Sources of Jobs/Tax base Expansions Branding/Image Attraction Outreach Resource New 2017/18 Visitor Website (June 2017) SEDCO Service Brochure Doing Business in Scarborough Brochure Signage Handbook Growth Tracking Reports SEDCO Priorities - Mar 14, 2017, 1746 PM © Ombudsman Ordinance Changes State Agency Appeal 2 0 1 8 Direct Service Counseling Promotion Comprehensive Plan Policy highlights - workforce, office trends Policy Development Ordinance Changes to promote economic growth Website The mission of the Scarborough Economic Icon/logo development Branding/Image Development Corporation (SEDCO) is to support economic and business development to improve the quality of life in Scarborough by strategy development expanding the town’s tax and employment base. Newsletters Buy Local Chamber LRPC Boards/Committees Supported Activities SEDCO Sources of Jobs/Tax base School/Business Committee Vision Committee Outreach Philips Brook Watershed New 2017/18 Visitor Website (June 2017) Advertising Town, SEDCO, Region SEDCO Service Brochure Editorial to Promote Scarborough Doing Business in Scarborough Brochure Trade shows/Trade Missions Promotion Facebook/Social Media Signage Handbook Regional/State marketing events Growth Tracking Reports Data Collection/Analysis information How to Website Branding Resource Attraction Local Intelligence Fact Sheets Collateral Material Brochures SEDCO Priorities - Mar 14, 2017, 1753 PM © 2 0 1 8 The Vision Scarborough will engage the total community in enhancing economic development. Scarborough will attract new investment by portraying the town, both internally and externally, as a great place to live, work, and do business. Scarborough’s economic development strategy will result in quality jobs, a diverse tax base, a sustainable land use pattern and a healthy business environment. Scarborough will be seen as a model community for promoting entrepreneurism for both evolving and existing business. Scarborough will promote a competitive business environment through the efficient delivery of services and strategic investments. 2 0 1 8 The Vision, cont. Scarborough will develop in a balanced and sustainable land use pattern, which is conducive to diverse commercial and residential development. Scarborough will be known by the business and economic development community for being fair, consistent and timely in the review and approval processes for commercial development and business-related permits. Scarborough will strive to be a leader in environmentally friendly policies and practices including attracting and encouraging environmentally sustainable businesses. Scarborough will support and deliver quality public education at all levels – early childhood, K-12 and beyond. Scarborough will celebrate and continue to improve upon its high quality of life for residents, workers and businesses. Scarborough will support economic development by planning for and investing in infrastructure improvements consistent with community goals. Scarborough will embrace and promote its natural resource base by developing an eco-tourism plan which teaches residents, businesses and visitors about our resources while marketing to low impact visitors that support the local retail and hospitality businesses. 2 0 1 8 The “MINI” Plan Build the “intelligence” system Website Overhaul Refine media strategy Website as Fact Base Facebook as Community Builder Newsletter divided into segments -fundraising, Info, Profiles, Council Attraction Newsletter with GPEDC Selected Ad programs with GPEDC to Niche publications Refine our approach to Out of State inquiries Targeted Webpages Develop Entrepreneur’s Package - section of Website Explore Maker sites Seek new technology — Statebook? Westbrook Barberry Creek 2 0 1 8 South Portland Cape Elizabeth Long Creek Spurwink River Red Brook Gorham Nonesuch River Stroudwater River Libby River Mill Brook Scarborough River Masacre Pond South Branch n o t Saco Bay x u Casco Bay B Philips Brook Jones Creek Stuart Brook Saco Old Orchard Beach Cascade Brook ± Scarborough Public Works Legend Scarborough's Major Watersheds 20 Washinton Ave Highway Private Road Townlines Watersheds Casco Bay Long Creek Nonesuch River Saco Bay Spurwink River Scarborough, ME 04074 State Road Private Driveway Surrounding Towns Barberry Creek Jones Creek Masacre Pond Philips Brook Scarborough River Stroudwater River Printed: April 4, 2011 Town Road Trail Water Cascade Brook Libby River Mill Brook Red Brook South Branch Stuart Brook 2 0 1 8 Comprehensive Plan: 9 Guiding Principals Fiscally Welcoming Authentic Healthy Sustainable Be Bold Stewardship Connected Vibrant Engaged 2 0 1 8 Comprehensive Plan Big Ideas • Protect the marsh and other natural resources • Community center (w/ pool) • Take control of Scarborough downs • Alleviate traffic on route one and elsewhere • Increase road network connectivity • Provide housing for all (Affordability & Types) 2 0 1 8 Development Review 2017 40+ Projects Proposed & Reviewed by Planning Board 74,900 SF of Office 52,700 of Other Commercial 16,500 SF of Industrial 144,100 SF Total Note: Reviewed, not necessarily approved Proposed and Reviewed by Planning Board in 2017 2 0 1 8 Development Trends Role of Planning Board Conventional Versus Planned Developments Typical Timing of Projects - # of meetings versus time in “process” Complexity of Review: Access Management Site Law Capacity Development Review Flow Charts 2 0 1 8 ok ro B rk la C TT SS OO CC AA Westbrook SS Portland Y NT OU C RD r e iv TVC2 R r te a w d u o r ÂÄÄ t k S ÄÂ2Ä2 ee h r c C n a g r n o B L th u o Gorham S R e d B r o o RPO RR k UUNNNN IINNGG HHIILLL Buxton L RRDD G O er u c h Riv No n es R H RH A M R 295 D RH2 Growth South B2 ÄÂ2Ä2Ä B3 Portland o o k e Br id g RH R c h Be e M M TVC3 I H I H No n e VR2 I s u c h River T T I I L C L C P o n d C ÂÄÄ o Ä1Â1Ä4 v e L B r o L H o H k R E R E MMEESS RRDD L HHOOLL D L D L Areas L B3 LI BOR C a B r t B e r B r o o R k R B I O II E D E CPD A E G E D C I T E T H U R R N D iver c h R es u No n R HPZ TVC D D P R L & Fi L n n e R rd Brook TVC2 E Cape E A N TVC2 S Elizabeth 1 Y E UT A A O R N P S B3 U T P o lla c k C re H ek %95 Du n st a n River II ¤£1 L L Ä2Â0ÄÄ 7 L M R ÂÄÄ e r R ÄÂ7Ä7 r ill B ro o Commercial k TVC3 D I ok ro B ps illi Ph TVC3 TVC ÄÂ9ÄÄ r e v i R y b b i L TVC3 P B O L D P ek re R C A s in g I ig I H TVC N N C K E T K IN Zones W P R R O D U Saco P TVC3 IN S T k R roo e B c a d Ca s D D K D R C TVC4 A T L N II B1 B O eek Cr P e s Jo n T P S D A N E A E R V G A ± Zoning Districts 0 3,500 7,000 14,000 B1 - Beach Mixed-Use RH - Running Hill Mixed-Use B2 - Regional Business RH2 - Running Hill Transition Feet B3 - General Business RPO - Residence and Professional Office 0 875 1,750 3,500 Commercial Zones in Scarborough BOR - Business Office Research TVC - Town and Village Centers CPD - Crossroads Planned Development TVC2 - Town and Village Centers Transition Meters February 2018 HPZ - Haigis Parkway Zone TVC3 - Town and Village Centers Fringe I - Industrial TVC4 - Town and Village Centers 4 District LI - Light Industrial TECHNOLOGY 2 0 1 8 A Maine Racetrack Didn’t Lure Amazon.