|
|
|
Project
Experience |
|
| Project: |
DOUGLAS
MASTER PLAN |
|
|
| Location: |
City of
Douglas, Wyoming |
|
|
| Client Address: |
Logan Simpson
Design, Inc.
123 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
(970) 449-4100 |
|
|
| Contact: |
|
|
|
| Year Completed: |
2013 |
| |
|
Project Scope:
Logan Simpson Design was
retained by the City of Douglas, Wyoming to prepare a
municipal master plan. In view of PPC’s planning
experience in various Wyoming communities, Logan Simpson
Design retained Pedersen Planning Consultants to examine
demographic, economic and land use trends influencing
the future growth of Douglas, interview various
community leaders, as well as assess needs associated
with the municipal water and wastewater systems, the
municipal street network, and related State highways
within the Town.
The analysis of demographic
and economic trends considered ongoing changes in the
economy which, at the time of the master plan, was
significantly influenced by ongoing oil and gas
exploration in Converse County. This analysis
ultimately considered the prospects of future oil and
gas activities, as well as related changes to
accommodations and food services and retail trade. PPC
prepared population forecasts for three different growth
scenarios through the application of a community growth
model that PPC developed for the master plan. PPC also
examined potential community development projects that
could generate increased private investments associated
with light industrial activities, retail trade, and
other economic activity. |
 |
PPC began its evaluation
of land use trends through its completion of a land use
inventory of all land parcels in the community. This
analysis examined trends and forecasted anticipated
demands for housing, commercial, light industrial,
public facilities, and community facilities. PPC
also recommended community development opportunities
associated with each type of land use. |
|
|
The
evaluation of municipal water and wastewater systems, as
well as the municipal road network, was largely based
upon PPC’s coordination with local public works
representatives. PPC also considered future
infrastructure needs in the context of future land use
demands and related community development opportunities. |
|
|
