Expand to Embrace an Integrated Regional Focus: Core Value Chapter SynopsisINTRODUCTION • Strengthen our connection to Bluffton– not as a competitor, but as a part of the same ecosystem, collaborate for shorter term solutions to workforce, housing, and education. • Embrace “Arc of Innovation” – emerging cluster of innovation in Savannah, tap into this to bring creative thinking and innovation to challenges, partner with regional firms on problem solving projects. • Becoming a regional player - two-way transaction approach, HHI brings perspective and ideas to the table.ISSUES/ EXISTING CONDITIONS/ CONSTRAINTS • Ensure commitment from other regional governments/partners. • Recognize workforce housing as a regional need that may not be met on the island. • Evaluate opportunities for employees to have staggered work hours.Regional Work GroupRWG_41cb6f74-8e4f-11e9-b30e-f97e201ca46fJayme LopkoSubmitterTaylor LaddThis StratML rendition is based upon an E-mail attachment forwarded by Taylor Ladd on January 8, 2020._d38f10b4-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea00_d38f1208-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea00PlanningEnable innovation and excellence in regional planning and coordination for the Town of Hilton Head Island as a built-in part of the everyday process._d38f12f8-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea001Keyword: Regional Planning. Elements: Natural Resources, Housing, Community Facilities, Economic Development, Land Use, Transportation... About this Goal: • The desire for this goal was to encourage all government entities to think regionally on day-to-day activities.Communication & ParticipationCollaborate with nearby jurisdictions on a regional effort to increase communication and participation between Hilton Head Island and regional municipal, county, and state governments._d38f13de-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea001.1Nearby JurisdictionsRegional Municipal GovernmentsTown of BlufftonRegional County GovernmentsBeaufort CountyState of South CarolinaState of GeorgiaLegislative IssuesIncrease advocacy efforts related to legislative issues that affect the region._d38f14b0-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea001.1.1Workshops & RetreatsEncourage attendance at annual workshops and/or retreats of other government agencies._d38f1596-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea001.1.2Government AgenciesWorking GroupsEstablish collaborative working groups to seek greater integration of planning and public investment._d38f182a-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea001.1.3PartnershipsParticipate and share in the leadership of the development of strong partnerships within Beaufort County and the region._d38f192e-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea001.2Beaufort CountyEmergenciesCoordinate with regional partners on emergency planning, response, evacuation, and communication._d38f1a0a-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea001.2.1SOLOCOContinue to participate in meetings and serve as a member on the Southern Lowcountry Regional Board (SOLOCO)._d38f1afa-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea001.2.2Southern Lowcountry Regional BoardRegional PlanCreate a Regional Plan with adjacent jurisdictions to define regional needs, priorities, and funding to accomplish the plan._d38f1bd6-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea001.3RelationshipsBuild new and strengthen existing relationships with regional economic development partners._d38f3774-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea001.4Regional Economic Development PartnersInnovationBegin building links to innovative research institutions and industry groups in the Savannah Region._d38f38fa-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea001.4.1Savannah RegionResearch InstitutionsIndustry GroupsPrivate SectorDevelop programs and policies to encourage the private sector to become involved in addressing issues such as housing, climate change, environmental protection, and education._d38f3a08-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea001.5Private SectorWorkforce HousingIncrease supply of workforce housing on Hilton Head Island and in the region within a reasonable commute._d38f3b02-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea002Keyword: Workforce Housing. Elements: Housing, Land Use, Transportation... See Connected Strategy 4.3, Economy Strategy 6.1, Inclusive Strategy 3.3, Infrastructure Strategy 6.1CooperationPursue regional cooperation of public, private and nonprofit agencies in meeting area housing needs._d38f3bfc-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea002.1Public AgenciesPrivate EntitiesNonprofit AgenciesRegional SolutionsWork toward regional solutions to workforce housing issues that result in the construction of quality workforce housing._d38f3ce2-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea002.2Employer Assisted HousingSupport employer assisted housing programs to encourage more employees of various professions (teachers, police officers, firemen, etc.) to live within the Town limits or within Beaufort County._d38f3dd2-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea002.3EmployersEmployeesTeachersPolice OfficersFiremenBeaufort CountySee Inclusive Strategy 3.5Housing Trust FundEvaluate and consider participation in a Regional Housing Trust Fund._d38f3ecc-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea002.4TransportationIncrease access between Hilton Head Island and the region through a viable multimodal transportation system._d38f3fbc-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea003Keyword: Transportation. Elements: Community Facilities, Economic Development, Transportation, Priority Investment.Transportation InfrastructureImprove/expand transportation infrastructure to connect the Island’s multimodal system to the rest of the region._d38f40ac-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea003.1See Infrastructure Strategy 1.8SafetyCoordinate with the State and County to seek funding for safety improvements to provide for a safe, efficient and well-maintained regional transportation network and to protect the capital investment in the transportation system through adequate maintenance of facilities and roadways._d38f41a6-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea003.1.1State of South CarolinaBeaufort CountySee Infrastructure Tactic 1.4.3PathwaysCoordinate with Beaufort County to enhance the Island’s pathway network by providing a link from the Town’s multi-use pathways to pathway systems on the mainland._d38f42aa-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea003.1.2Beaufort CountySee Infrastructure Tactic 1.9.5Traffic ModelingCoordinate traffic modeling with regional partners for use in future critical, regional transportation projects to develop a regional transportation vision that identifies critical transportation deficiencies that should be addressed._d38f4476-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea003.1.3Public TransitComplement public transit operations such as those of the Palmetto Breeze (LRTA), by connecting transit stops with employment destinations and tourist destinations._d38f458e-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea003.1.4Palmetto BreezeSee Economy Tactic 1.2.3Marine TransportationSupport coordination of regional partners to assess potential marine-based transportation to serve Hilton Head Island, Beaufort and Savannah._d38f4692-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea003.1.5Hilton Head IslandBeaufortSavannahSee Economy Strategy 1.3Evacuation RoutesCoordinate and work with appropriate agencies to plan for, evaluate, and implement evacuation routes away from the coast of South Carolina and Georgia for safety, efficiency, and capacity._d38f4796-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea003.1.6RoadwaysWork with appropriate agencies, including SCDOT, Town of Bluffton and Beaufort County, to provide input on roadway improvements along the US 278 corridor and projects such as the widening of I-95 and I-16, as well as the secondary road system in southern Beaufort County._d38f48ae-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea003.1.7SCDOTTown of BlufftonBeaufort CountyTransportation & Land UsePromote regional transportation and land use planning for all of southern Beaufort County by working with the Town of Bluffton and Beaufort County._d38f49b2-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea003.1.8Town of BlufftonBeaufort CountyPublic TransitSupport the coordination of regional public transit to serve the mainland and the Island for workers and visitors, including the potential for public transit to and from the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport._d38f4ac0-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea003.1.9Savannah-Hilton Head International AirportWorkersVisitorsSee Economy Tactics 1.2.2 and 6.4.2Bridges & CausewaysCoordinate with appropriate agencies for the protection and routine maintenance of the bridges and causeways that provide the only ground transportation link from the Island to the mainland._d38f4bd8-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea003.1.10Environmental ProtectionLead the region in environmental protection and eco-friendly practices._d38f4ce6-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea004Keyword: Environmental Protection. Elements: Natural Resources, Community Facilities, Land Use, Recreation.ResiliencyDevelop regional approaches to promote resiliency to climate change and sea level rise._d38f4dfe-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea004.1Environmental EducationPartner regionally on environmental education by initiating and maintaining partnerships with other Island, county, state and federal agencies for environmental education purposes._d38f4f20-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea004.2Workshops & SeminarsHost workshops and seminars in Beaufort County for the general public’s information on environment issues and regulations._d38f5038-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea004.2.1Beaufort CountyLand AcquisitionPartner on land acquisition to preserve open space or serve the needs of region for parks and recreation._d38f5146-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea004.3Parks & RecreationCoordinate with various agencies including Beaufort County Rural & Critical Lands Board and property owners to identify and purchase undeveloped property for parks and recreation or preservation as needed._d38f5272-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea004.3.1Beaufort County Rural & Critical Lands BoardProperty OwnersNatural Resource & HabitatCoordinate conservation of regional environmental assets and plans for natural resource and habitat preservation by acquiring conservation and park land to preserve natural and cultural resources for education, interpretive, and passive recreation uses._d38f538a-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea004.3.2Recycling & Waste ManagementCooperate with Beaufort County and appropriate agencies to seek funding sources to increase the capacity and level of service for recycling and waste management on the Island._d38f54a2-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea004.4Beaufort CountyDevelopment & Re-DevelopmentPromote environmental protection through regulation and eco-friendly practices during the development and redevelopment processes in the region._d38f5628-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea004.5See Environment Goal 2TourismExpand tourism focus in order to promote diverse offerings across the region._d38f5754-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea005Keyword: Tourism. Elements: Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Population, Economic Development... About this Goal: • Intended to encourage regional partnering and marketing of tourism as well as collaborating on attracting new businesses to the region.MarketingPartner across the region to identify and market our collective strengths, unique qualities, and cultural/heritage tourism in order to identify, develop and leverage the region’s comparative advantages._d38f5876-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea005.1TourismAttract businesses that can diversify the region’s tourism industry, such as technology and sustainability._d38f59ac-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea005.2AssetsIdentify and encourage the conservation of regional assets that bring people to the area/region._d38f5ad8-3318-11ea-8a09-593af382ea005.32020-01-062020-01-09OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net