About the Regional Work GroupThis workgroup has been charged with addressing the "pillar" from the consultant's plan documented below. It can also be viewed in the context of the broader plan at http://stratml.us/carmel/iso/HHISAPwStyle.xml#_3db88f40-138d-11e8-89c9-b3d9b4e6fde7 [The goals documented in this StratML rendition are from the draft shared with the work group by Jayme Lopko as of October 30, 2019.]EXPANDING TO EMBRACE AN INTEGRATED REGIONAL FOCUS -- Living on an Island often creates a unique worldview, which is a natural consequence of defined boundaries and separation. This can create an 'echo chamber' effect, where the conversation becomes wrapped around the internal Island topics and issues. However, on a relative scale, Hilton Head Island is a modest sized community, albeit 'punching above its weight' in reputation and brand awareness. But the stark reality is that many of the big issues will require a regional perspective and regional solutions. There have been very strong efforts to build these broader collaborative efforts which lays the groundwork for the next evolution.Our Plan Regional Work GroupOPRWG_41cb6f74-8e4f-11e9-b30e-f97e201ca46fThe committee includes one current member of the Planning Commission.John O'TooleRegional Work Group MemberJen BonnettRegional Work Group MemberMeredith BurnsRegional Work Group MemberCarol CrutchfieldRegional Work Group MemberDenise GrabowskiRegional Work Group MemberTerry HerronRegional Work Group MemberLeslie McGowanPlanning CommissionRegional Work Group MemberMelissa PeaglerRegional Work Group MemberAnna PonderRegional Work Group MemberJocelyn StaigerRegional Work Group MemberCharles WohlRegional Work Group MemberJayme LopkoStaff SupportSenior PlannerTaylor LaddStaff SupportSenior Planner_41cb700a-8e4f-11e9-b30e-f97e201ca46fTo embrace an integrated regional focus._41cb70b4-8e4f-11e9-b30e-f97e201ca46fRegionalityIntegrationPlanningEnable excellence in regional planning and coordination for the Town of Hilton Head Island and regional municipal, county and state governments._41cb7140-8e4f-11e9-b30e-f97e201ca46f1[To be named][To be named]Communication & ParticipationLead a regional effort to increase communication and participation between Hilton Head Island and regional municipal, county and state governments._41cb71c2-8e4f-11e9-b30e-f97e201ca46f1.a[To be named][To be named]Legislative AdvocacyIncrease_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6i. Increase advocacy efforts on legislative issues that affect our region.[To be determined]CommitmentAssurance_d9bab2a8-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6ii. Ensure commitment from other regional groups/partners.[To be determined]Planning & CoordinationExcellence_d9bab550-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6iii. Enable excellence in regional planning and coordination.[To be determined]PartnershipsTake the lead in developing strong partnerships within Beaufort County and the region._d9bab69a-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf61.b[To be named][To be named]StrategyDevelopment_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6i. Collaborate to find shorter term solutions to workforce, housing, and educational needs. (develop joint strategy)[To be determined]ProjectsRetention_d9bab7e4-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6ii. Work in partnership with surrounding jurisdictions to keep projects in our region.[To be determined]Emergency ResponsePlanning & Coordination_d9bab924-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6iii. Coordinate emergency response - pre-plan and prep for disasters, shooters, etc. - emergency evacuation coordination/communication.[To be determined]PlanCoordinate through a Regional Plan with adjacent jurisdictions to define regional needs, priorities, and funding to accomplish the plan._d9baba64-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf61.c[To be named][To be named]i. Includes land use, transportation, parks & recreation, and natural resources._cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be determined][To be determined]RelationshipsBuild and strengthen existing relationships with regional economic development partners._d9babbcc-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf61.dBCEDCPartnershipDon Ryan CenterPartnershipSCORESBAPartnershipSouthern AlliancePartnership_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]Private SectorDevelop programs and policies to encourage the private sector to become involved in addressing issues such as housing, climate change, environmental protection and education._d9babd34-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf61.e[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]HousingIncrease the supply of workforce/attainable housing on Hilton Head Island and the region withing a reasonable commute._d9babe7e-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf62[To be named][To be named]CooperationPursue regional cooperation of public and nonprofit agencies in meeting area housing needs._d9babfd2-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf62.a[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]IncentivesProvide quality affordable housing, model solutions from other areas (incentivize)._d9bac126-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf62.b[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]RegionalityRecognize this is a regional need that may not be met on the Island?_d9bac284-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf62.c[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]Re-purposingRe-purpose commercial structures for workforce housing - regional?_d9bac3e2-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf62.d[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]Employer AssistanceSupport employer assisted housing programs to encourage more employees to live within the Town limits or within Beaufort County._d9bac540-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf62.e[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]Trust FundEvaluate and consider participation in a Regional Housing Trust Fund._d9bac6bc-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf62.f[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]TransportationIncrease access between Hilton Head Island and the region through viable multi-modal transportation systems._d9bac824-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf63[To be named][To be named]InfrastructureImprove/expand transportation infrastructure - bridge, pathways, ferry, public transportation (buses) - connect HHI multimodal system to the rest of the region._d9bac996-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf63.a[To be named][To be named]PathwayConnection_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6i. Connect Bluffton and HHI via pathway across bridge.[To be determined]_d9bacb08-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6ii. Options for a ferry system between HHI and Savannah and Beaufort.[To be determined]Palmetto BreezeExpansion_d9bacc84-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6iii. Expand Palmetto Breeze coverage to get workforce to Island from region.[To be determined]BridgeReplacement_d9bacdf6-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6iv. Replace bridge to Island to secure primary connection of Island to region.[To be determined]Park-n-RideExploration_d9bacf72-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6v. Explore opportunities for Park-n-Ride lots on the mainland for commuters.[To be determined]AirportsConsider regionalization of airports to promote alternative means of access to the region and beyond._d9bad102-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf63.b[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]EnvironmentLead the region in environmental protection and eco-friendly practices._d9bad288-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf64[To be named][To be named]Natural ResourcesCoordinate conservation efforts and plans for natural resources and habitat preservation - Identify regional environmental assets that need protection/preservation._d9bad418-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf64.a[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]Climate ChangeDevelop regional approaches to promote resiliency to climate change & sea level rise_d9bad706-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf64.b[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]Environmental EducationPartner regionally for environmental education (issues and regulations)._d9bad8a0-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf64.c[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]Open SpacePartner for land acquisition to preserve open space or serve the needs for parks and recreation._d9bada44-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf64.d[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]Recycling & WasteCooperate with the County and appropriate agencies to seek funding sources to increase the capacity and level of services for recycling on the Island. Include landfill & waste management._d9badbde-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf64.e[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]Regulation & PracticesPromote environmental protection through regulation and eco-friendly practices during the development and redevelopment processes._d9badd82-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf64.f[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]EconomyExpand tourism focus in order to promote diverse offerings across the region._d9badf26-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf65[To be named][To be named]DestinationsEnhance connections between Hilton Head Island and regional destinations._d9bae0ca-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf65.a[To be named][To be named]Embrace regional identity, market collectivity focusing on unique qualities of each jurisdiction. Identify, develop, and support the region's comparative advantages._cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]Heritage TourismRegional approach to heritage tourism - cultural tourism tied to the region._d9bae296-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf65.bBeaufort County Heritage Tourism Corporation (BCHTC)[To be named]Partner with neighboring Counties to identify and market our collective strengths and heritage tourism. Focus on unique qualities from each jurisdiction to contribute regionally._cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]InnovationPartner with innovative regional firms on technology, sustainability, and revitalization of the Island._d9bae476-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf65.c[To be named][To be named]Begin building links to innovative research institutions and industry groups in the Savannah region._cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]IncentivesProvide regional economic incentive to attract specific businesses to the area._d9bae656-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf65.d[To be named][To be named]Recruit economic sectors that diversify the region. Pick an industry where we can lead tourism technology like sustainable energy._cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]ConservationConserve assets that bring people to the area/region._d9bae82c-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf65.e[To be named][To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]Medical CareRecognize expanding needs of specialty medical care (partner in region to attract) - regional health care specialists._d9bae9ee-0178-11ea-9058-25ac8fbabdf65.fHealth Care Specialists[To be named]_cb2aba80-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6_86f4caae-8e55-11e9-9016-324266babdf6[To be described][To be determined]_cb2abc6a-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf62019-11-07https://www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov/boards/boarddetails.cfm?SubID=PLANREGION_cb2abd46-8e55-11e9-9a70-834966babdf6OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net