What is the purpose of the TVRGCP?
Who will develop the TVRGCP?
What parts of the region will be included in the TVRGCP?
What will the scope of work entail?
What are the anticipated outcomes for this project?
How long will it take to develop the TVRGCP?
How can I learn more about this project?
What is the purpose of the TVRGCP?
To prepare the region for the impact on infrastructure and services associated with BRAC 2005 at Redstone Arsenal.
Where did the funding come from to develop the TVRGCP?
The U.S. Department of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) provided the funding to the Madison County Commission for this project.
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| Colonel John Olshefski answers questions during the Sub-Regional Visioning Meeting in Madison County. |
Who will develop the TVRGCP?
Following a nationwide competition, the Madison County Commission awarded a $650,000 contract to the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County to complete the scope of work. The Chamber has hired a full-time OEA grant director, Doris Riccelli, to coordinate the project. A world-class team of four consultants from Connecticut, Louisiana, New Jersey and Tennessee has been sub-contracted to provide services in their respective professional fields. The TVRGCP will be written based on input from regional community representatives.
What parts of the region will be included in the TVRGCP?
Madison, Morgan and Limestone counties in Alabama will be the primary study area for this project. However, a regional visioning process (Task 2) will encompass a broader impact region expanding to Jackson County, Marshall County, Cullman County, and The Shoals in Alabama, and Lincoln, Giles, Franklin and Lawrence counties in Tennessee
What will the scope of work entail?
Task 1. Issue Identification & Assessment of Conditions
Task 2. Regional Visioning Process
Task 3. Regional Land Use and Growth Patterns
Task 4. Regional Housing Assessment
Task 5. Education
Task 6. Public Utilities and Infrastructure
Task 7. Transportation
Task 8. Public Safety and Emergency Services
Task 9. Health and Social Services
Task 10. Cultural and Recreation Opportunities
Task 11. Economic Development
Task 12. Regional Communication and Coordination
Task 13. Summary, Implementation Plan, and Action Steps
What are the anticipated outcomes for this project?
- A regional vision and strategic plan to address identified critical issues relative to growth from BRAC 2005.
- A strong regional collaboration to effectively implement strategies.
- A point of contact between Redstone Arsenal, cities, counties, the State of Alabama, and federal agencies.
- Enhanced regional communication.
- Identification of other studies, projects and/or activities needed to address growth from BRAC 2005.
How long will it take to develop the TVRGCP?
The project will be completed by December 1, 2008
How can I learn more about this project?
Contact:
Doris Riccelli
OEA Grant Director
Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County
225 Church Street, Huntsville, AL 35801
256-535-2012
driccelli@hsvchamber.org