COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
E n h a n c i n g F l o r i d a ’s Quality of Life The CIA process identifies community values, issues, problems, and feasible solutions in concert with community stakeholders throughout the transportation decisionmaking process.
WHAT IS CIA?
CIA is the process used to evaluate the effects of a transportation action on communities and their quality of life – the human environment. Its focus is on the early and continuous gathering of information from the community and other sources. This information is used as input into transportation decision-making throughout the planning, project development, design, mitigation, and construction of a project. CIA is a proactive process which ensures that community values and concerns receive proper attention during transportation project development. It supports sustainable, livable communities and promotes development of projects that are sensitive to and better “ the community. fit”
CIA ISSUES
SOCIAL (safety, mobility, community facilities and services, community cohesion), ECONOMIC (business activity, property access, property values), LAND USE (growth rate, development patterns), AESTHETICS (pleasing to the senses, livability), RELOCATION AND DISPLACEMENT (financial considerations, social/psychological considerations) and CIVIL RIGHTS (equal access to decision-making and non-discrimination). Concentration on these key areas - coupled with early and meaningful involvement of the community throughout all phases of project development - will help develop and build projects that meet community needs. SOCIAL
ECONOMIC
WHY DO CIA?
Through CIA, time and resources are wisely spent, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of a project. CIA promotes partnering and program integration, which streamlines daily activities and combines solutions to common problems. CIA addresses environmental justice issues. CIA includes the “ traditionally underserved” citizens in the decision-making process. It promotes equal and open access to information by all citizens. CIA’ goal is to enhance the quality of life for all s citizens. CIVIL RIGHTS AESTHETICS LAND USE DISPLACEMENT
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CIA PROCESS
Ideally, CIA begins in the planning phase and continues throughout project development and implementation phases. The assessment process incorporates the following components:
CONTACT CIA COORDINATORS
1. Identify the Community Need/Define Area
Develop various potential transportation actions which satisfy a demonstrated purpose and need, and identify areas of potential impact, and livable community values.
Determine the characteristics of the affected area, such as neighborhood boundaries, locations of residences and businesses, demographic information, economic data, social history of communities, community values and land use plans.
2. Develop a Community Profile
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throughout the process
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Present the findings of the community impact assessment and coordinate with interested parties to support and substantiate subsequent decisions.
5. Document Findings
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Identify and investigate the consequences of the proposed transportation action. A number of analysis tools can be used to examine these relationships and estimate im-
3. Analyze Impacts
Identify and recommend potential solutions to address perceived impacts. Techniques include avoidance, minimization, mitigation, and enhancement.
4. Identify Solutions