Strategy Committee Workshop

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1 Strategy Committee Workshop July 12, 2017 Presented by the Atlanta Regional Commission and Avalanche Consulting, Inc.

2 Agenda Introductions CATLYST Framework To-Date Survey Highlights Workshop Closing Remarks

3 National economic development strategists Serving 100+ communities since 2005 Headquartered in Austin, Texas 80+ years of combined experience Services o o o o o o Economic development strategies Customized research Organizational strategies Workforce studies Marketing plans Facilitation

4 We are strategists for the nation s top performing economies. Economic Development Corp 3

5 Agenda Introductions CATLYST Framework To-Date Survey Highlights Workshop Closing Remarks

6 Objectives CATLYST will serve as Metro Atlanta s next 5-year roadmap on issues related to regional economic competitiveness. o o o Next Level Strategy Unlimited by priorities of the past Regional Strategy A coordinating strategy for the entire region; ARC convenes and everyone has a role Connected Strategy Un-siloed, highly collaborative approach, seeking solutions at the connecting points among issues

7 CATLYST Strategy Region Counties Cherokee Clayton Cobb DeKalb Douglas Fayette Fulton Gwinnett Henry Rockdale Metro Atlanta ARC 10-County Region

8 Planning Process PROJECT STARTUP SUMMARY BACKGROUND & SWOT STRATEGIC PLAN & EVALUATION FRAMEWORK STAKEHOLDER INPUT MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPT OCT STRATEGY COMMITTEE WORKSHOPS OPEN FORUM FOR THE PUBLIC STRATEGY ROLL-OUT EVENT

9 Strategy Website and Public Survey CATLYST Homepage: CATLYST Community Survey: catlyststrategy Survey deadline extended until July 17 th!

10 Agenda Introductions CATLYST Framework To-Date Survey Highlights Workshop Closing Remarks

11 Where do you live? 34.7% 20.6% 15.6% 6.0% 5.7% 5.3% 3.8% 3.7% 1.8% 1.5% 1.4% Note: Preliminary results. 1,308 total responses to-date as of Monday July 10, 2017

12 Where do you work? 46.5% 15.7% 11.0% 5.4% 4.7% 4.2% 4.0% 3.4% 2.5% 1.5% 1.2%

13 How long have you lived in the region? 65.7% 12.4% 10.2% 11.1% 0-5 years 6-10 years years More than 15 years

14 What is your age? 41.1% 20.0% 28.0% 0.2% 2.7% 7.5% < 18 years

15 What is your race / ethnicity? 54.5% 32.6% Survey Participants Atlanta Metro Population 4.1% 3.1% 2.4% 2.0% 1.3% Caucasian African American / Black I choose not to answer Mixed race / heritage Hispanic / Latino Asian Other (please specify)

16 How do you grade Metro Atlanta s economic performance over the past 5 years? 55.3% 27.7% 12.0% 4.1% 0.9% A (Excellent) B (Good) C (Average) D (Poor) F (Failing)

17 How do you grade Metro Atlanta s general economy? Image of region as a business destination Entrepreneurship Career opportunities Job growth Regional leadership Regional economic development vision Equal opportunity Salary levels Poor Excellent

18 How do you grade Metro Atlanta s education & workforce development? Colleges / universities Community / technical colleges Other training / skills development Early childhood / pre-school education High schools Elementary & middle schools Poor Excellent

19 How do you grade Metro Atlanta s business climate? Cost of doing business Entrepreneurial & sm business support Regulatory environment Working with local governments Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent

20 How do you grade Metro Atlanta s transportation & infrastructure? Flight availability Broadband internet access Highway access Road quality Pedestrian / bicycle routes Public transit Rail access Commute times Poor Excellent

21 How do you grade Metro Atlanta s economic mobility? Access to higher education Diversity in leadership Access to good-paying jobs Social equity as goal of policies Support to raise people from poverty Poor Excellent

22 How do you grade Metro Atlanta s housing availability & affordability? Housing availability Housing affordability Poor Excellent

23 How do you grade Metro Atlanta s quality of place? Dining options Entertainment options Retail options Family environment Appeal to young professionals Outdoor recreation Image of region as place to live Healthcare availability Arts & culture Community spirit / cooperation Cost of living Public safety Poor Excellent

24 What are Metro Atlanta s top economic priorities? Expanding our infrastructure Helping existing businesses grow Expanding economic opportunity for all Improving quality of life Supporting startups & entrepreneurs Recruiting new businesses into the region Creating higher-paying jobs Increasing our pool of qualified workers Addressing diversity & inclusion issues Increasing positive perceptions of our region Diversifying the economy 55.7% 54.8% 52.2% 51.1% 50.4% 50.0% 44.9% 40.4% 34.2% 30.6% 69.7%

25 How do you rate economic development as a priority for Metro Atlanta? 57.7% 35.5% 6.2% 0.6% High priority Medium priority Low priority Not a priority

26 If you had a magic wand, what one change would you make that would most improve our region's future economy?

27 Agenda Introductions CATLYST Framework To-Date Survey Highlights Workshop Closing Remarks

28 Leadership Global Business Environment Public Policy Livability Economic Mobility Economic development must think holistically and consider the interconnectivity between issues. Talent & Education Infrastructure & Mobility Affordability Entrepreneurship & Innovation SOURCE: AVALANCHE CONSULTING

29 June Workshop Recap We explored the connectivity of issues: ü Economic Mobility and Talent & Education ü Economic Mobility and Infrastructure & Mobility ü Global Business Environment and Talent & Education ü Affordability and Infrastructure & Mobility ü Livability and Talent & Education ü Public Policy and Affordability

30 What we heard Economic Mobility and Talent & Education Growing economic disparities and a PK-12 inequities directly linked Economic Mobility and Infrastructure & Mobility The suburbanization of poverty, combined with a shortage of transit options, exacerbates economic disparities. Global Business Environment and Talent & Education Access to talent is #1 fuel for our region s economic competitiveness.

31 What we heard Affordability and Infrastructure & Mobility Expansion of transit options between job centers will increase affordability, housing options, and overall quality of life for residents Livability and Talent & Education A high quality of life helps retain talent. Affordability is important to quality of life, and we re concerned that existing residents with lower incomes might be priced out of many parts of the region. Public Policy and Affordability If public policy decisions don t engage people who live here, policies will not address real community concerns such as affordability.

32 What are Metro Atlanta s top economic priorities? Expanding our infrastructure Helping existing businesses grow Expanding economic opportunity for all residents Creating higher-paying jobs, raising income levels Improving quality of life Recruiting new businesses into the region Supporting startups & entrepreneurs Increasing our pool of qualified workers Addressing diversity & inclusion issues Increasing positive perceptions of our region across Diversifying the economy 66.1% 58.5% 56.9% 53.2% 51.6% 50.5% 49.8% 48.2% 41.7% 33.8% 33.4% 0% 25% 50% 75%

33 Let s develop CATLYST s foundations. Take a few minutes to answer the worksheet questions on your own. Specific to your topic o Our best future headline o Two specific things we can do in the next 5 years o Who needs to be at the table o How will we measure success 10 minutes

34 Now discuss as a group. Designate a scribe to document ideas. Try to reach consensus on the top answers to each question. Combine your thoughts into a single handout. Share with the room. 30 minutes

35 Agenda Introductions CATLYST Framework To-Date Survey Highlights Workshop Closing Remarks

36 The CATLYST Strategy is forming! This week: Strategy Committee Meeting ARC / Avalanche Internal Meetings Interviews

37 What s ahead? Deliver Background Summary and SWOT Report August 8-9: Strategy Committee Mtg and Open Houses Sept 6-7: Strategy Committee Mtg and Rec Review October 17, 18, or 19: Roll Out

38 Strategy Committee Workshop July 12, 2017 Presented by the Atlanta Regional Commission and Avalanche Consulting, Inc.