Key Outcomes & Insights
Aside from thorough scopes of work, the first drafts of major planning documents are foundational to the success of the overall project. They "set the tone" as the first tangible findings that inform future potential policy, programs, and implementation of actionable results. In this case, I presented the baseline, short-, medium-, and long-term traffic forecasts, alongside analysis indicating potential ramifications of each scenario for future area buildout, plus conceptual solutions for consideration by the Commission.
Build scheduling contingencies for major deliverables
Different stakeholders often require different timeframes for receiving and reviewing the same deliverable (draft presentation materials, reports, policy proposals, etc.). Understanding this and adapting it to the overall project plan drastically reduces potential for miscommunication and conflict - especially in public settings.
The California Coastal Zone is environmentally-sensitive with numerous regulatory opportunities and constraints to manage throughout a planning project. Moreover, multiple regional, state, and even federal agencies maintain jurisdiction within and adjacent to this space, which required thoughtful scoping and engagement strategy, including identifying not only appopriate agency departments with which to coordinate - but primary and secondary points of contact, to reduce project risk with appropriate redundancy.
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