Browsing by Author "Patterson, Theodore"

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    2012 Update to the 2005 Town of Middletown Comprehensive Plan
    (2012-11) Wollaston, Martin; Raab, Linda; DeCoursey, William J.; Patterson, Theodore; Rudd, Brandon; Connelly, Eric
    This document is an update to the 2005 Town of Middletown Comprehensive Plan and serves as a guide for Middletown’s land use decisions and annexation policy. It also serves as a consolidated reference containing demographic, housing, economic, environmental, and historical information about Middletown.
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    An assessment of land use and transportation integration in Delaware with recommendations for the 21st century
    (University of Delaware, 2010) Patterson, Theodore
    Throughout the 21st century the state of Delaware will face challenges with regard to how to provide much needed public services and infrastructure to an ever-growing and decentralized population base. Development of Delaware land must occur in conjunction with targeted infrastructure investment in order to maximize the utility of every tax dollar. This thesis examines the need to integrate land development in Delaware with an important type of public infrastructure, the transportation system. Three important questions related to transportation and land use integration are examined: 1) What are current best practices concerning transportation and land use integration in Delaware? 2) What is the extent of transportation and land use integration in Delaware? 3) How can transportation and land use integration be enhanced in Delaware? The methodology used to answer the research questions was a conference call interview conducted with policy officials throughout Delaware. Responses to questions were recorded and recommendations moving forward were provided based on extensive literature review and research as well as from feedback ascertained through the interviews.
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    Formulating a Framework to Plan for Complete Communities in Delaware
    (2013-04-01) Scott, Marcia; Patterson, Theodore; Nau, Natasha
    To address the need for local governments to plan more prosperous and livable communities, a new integrated approach to transportation planning, land use planning, and community design—called Complete Communities—is gaining momentum at the state and local government levels. In January 2012, the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA) initiated a project titled Formulating a Framework to Plan for Complete Communities in Delaware, which was funded by the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and conducted in collaboration with the Delaware Office of State Planning and Coordination (OSPC).This phase of IPA’s Complete Communities project included a focused literature review of Delaware planning initiatives and national best practices, work with two pilot communities in Delaware, and the development of a comprehensive outreach strategy—including launch of a Planning for Complete Communities website (see completecommunitiesde.org).
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    Pedestrian-Lighting Options and Roles of Responsibility Within Unincorporated Delaware Communities - A Working Paper
    (2012-01-31) Patterson, Theodore; Gillespie, Ryan
    The purpose of this working paper is to document the research on the roles of responsibility and options for improving pedestrian lighting in unincorporated areas in Delaware. As a result of northern Delaware’s unique location within the Northeast corridor and southern Delaware’s tourist attractions and beaches, transportation challenges will revolve around improving current infrastructure to adapt and accommodate multiple modes of transportation in the 21st century. A road network that is accessible and integrated with bus routes, pedestrian connections, bike lanes, and rail transport is a network that will be well positioned to handle northern Delaware’s growing demand for efficient transportation systems. Unincorporated areas of Kent and Sussex Counties will require enhancements to transportation networks as Delaware’s population expands from urban northern Delaware to the more suburban and rural southern areas of the state. While pedestrian-lighting is desirable, there are several issues regarding lighting responsibilities within unincorporated areas of Delaware that include the following: • Determining options for fixture-styles • Financing capital costs for the purchase of poles and fixtures • Installing and maintaining the fixtures over the long term • Light-pollution mitigation • Financing annual maintenance costs and improvements This working paper reviews current practices in Delaware, explores topics and problem areas related to pedestrian lighting and provides a comprehensive set of recommendations and best practices for addressing pedestrian lighting in unincorporated areas of Delaware. This work includes input and recommendations from a working group of community representatives and government officials within unincorporated areas of Delaware who impact and are impacted by pedestrian-lighting policy.
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    Planning for Complete Communities in Delaware: Summary Report to the Town of Elsmere
    (2013-01-23) Patterson, Theodore; Nau, Natasha; Anderson, Christopher
    The University of Delaware conducted community-planning projects in two selected towns in Delaware starting in spring 2012 and culminating in November 2012 at the Complete Communities Delaware 2012 Summit. The Town of Elsmere was one of the two towns selected for this project and the focus of this report. The purpose for the community-planning projects was to engage town stakeholders in considering how to make their communities “more complete.” Five key topic areas were identified as aspects of a complete community: 1) complete streets, 2) efficient land use, 3) healthy and livable, 4) inclusive and active, and 5) sustainable.
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    Stimulating Broadband Adoption in Delaware: A Planning Tool
    (2012-02-29) Homsey, Andrew; Patterson, Theodore; O'Boyle, Todd
    In  mid-­‐December  2009,  the  state  of  Delaware  was  awarded  funds  to  research  and  publish   broadband  options  for  its  citizens.  Governor  Jack  Markell  designated  the  Department  of   Technology  and  Information  (DTI)  as  the  agency  to  receive,  apply,  and  implement  the   funds,  according  to  the  guidelines  and  mandates  of  the  National  Telecommunications  and   Information  Administration  (NTIA).     In  2010  the  broadband-­‐mapping  portion  of  this  program  was  initiated  by  DTI,  consisting  of   data  collection,  the  development  of  a  statewide  broadband-­‐availability  map,  transmission   of  those  data  to  NTIA  for  the  development  of  its  national  broadband  map,  and  the  long-­‐ term  maintenance  of  these  data  by  the  state.    The  University  of  Delaware’s  Institute  for   Public  Administration  (IPA)  is  assisting  DTI  with  project-­‐data  collection,  public  outreach,   and  public  policy  development. The  Broadband  Planning  Tool,  which  the  current  document  represents,  includes  the   following  components.     Chapter  1.  Getting  the  Most  Out  of  Broadband  frames  the  issues  related  to  broadband  in   Delaware  by  exploring  the  benefits  of  broadband,  comparing  available  technologies,  and   examining  the  challenges  to  improving  connection.    Chapter  2.  Geospatial  Analysis  of  the   Factors  Affecting  the  Adoption  of  Broadband  in  Delaware  describes  and  quantifies  the   factors  that  contribute  to  broadband  connectivity  or  digital  isolation.     Appendix  1  provides  maps  of  the  latest  data  available  to  visualize  community  “hotspots”   and  “coolspots”  of  connectivity  across  Delaware.    Appendix  2  outlines  how  to  use  the   Broadband  Mapping  Tool.    The  tool  enables  planners  and  local  government  officials  to   evaluate  their  own  broadband  challenges  and  opportunities.    It  includes  three  Delaware   broadband  case  studies  from  across  the  state  to  demonstrate  how  to  improve  connectivity.     Appendix  3  lists  federal  grant  and  loan  programs  available  to  communities  and  agencies   across  the  state.    Each  entry  in  the  resource  list  includes  a  description  of  the  purpose  of   funding,  and  qualifications  for  each  program,  along  with  contact  information.