This session considers how cities plan and succeed in the shadow of larger cities. The focus of the presentation was on the interrelations ship between San Jose and San Francisco economically and socially. It was presented at the 2013 Planning Association National Conference in Chicago.

1. Planning in thePlanning in the
Shadow of GothamShadow of Gotham
Joseph HorwedelJoseph Horwedel
City of San JoseCity of San Jose

2. APA Divisions
20 divisions established to advance the
planning practice.
They give members opportunities to
discuss ides, contribute to national policy
work, build partnerships and develop
conference sessions.
$25 per year per division.

3. City Planning and Management
Division
Mission to “advance the practice of
city planning and management in the
large-city setting."
• a focus upon planning agency
management,
• an orientation toward big cities, and
• an emphasis upon the practical over the
theoretical.
Supports the New Director Institute each year.

4. Our
Fair
City

6. City boundaries are invisible to
companies and residents

7. Existing within many GothamsExisting within many Gothams

8. Change in Share of Regional Population
60%
25% 25%

9. Office Space Near Transit
Although only 28% of
the region’s office
space is within a half
mile of rail, most jobs
are at most a few miles
from rail stations.
(Map produced by Mark Shorett for SPUR)

10. Jobs Near Transit
Less than half of regional
jobs are within a half mile
of regional transit and a
quarter mile of frequent
local transit.
(Map produced by Mark Shorett for SPUR)

11. Regional Workforce Mobility
Our workers
move
between the
three
Peninsula
Counties
daily.

12. Cities that can’t attract young
professionals and immigrants
will shrink

13. Talent battles
Stamen Design's research
estimated that the buses
transport roughly 7,500 tech
employees a day, Monday
through Friday, and concluded
that the unmarked buses ferry a
third as many commuters as
ride on Caltrain, a commuter
train that travels between San
Francisco and San Jose.
Business Insider Oct 12, 2012

14. We are strong still in attracting the
best and brightest

15. Investing in the future
• Updating San Jose’s General plan
• Creating fiscal and organizational stability
• Promoting community quality of life
• Participating in economic development,
environmental sustainability, affordable
housing, etc.

19. Complete Neighborhoods
Pilot project with
Walkscore
looking at
access to fresh
food in 5 minute
walk

20. Being Neurotic Always Helps

24. Serving our customers
6 months 2012
1.7 million square
feet approved
Construction
valuation of $65.4
million.
3 months 2013
.45 million square
feet approved
Construction
valuation of $24.7
million.
Goal is to walk into plan review meeting and walk out with a permit.
•Our staff and project design team review plans and resolve issues.
•Decision makers are required in the room.

25. Tech Companies Served by Expedited Permit Process in 2012

30. Planning in thePlanning in the
Shadow of GothamShadow of Gotham
Joseph HorwedelJoseph Horwedel
City of San JoseCity of San Jose
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