Antigua and Barbuda National Physical Development Plan (NPDP) Presentation to Cabinet In association with Ivor Jackson and Associates & Kingdome Consultants Inc. May 17 th 2011
Outline Project History Why is an NPDP required? Goals Identified for the SIRMZP Benefits of an NPDP Where We Are New Projects & Developments Proposed Way Forward Comments and Feedback
Project History Mandate To undertake the review of the National Physical Development Plan (NPDP) and produce a Sustainable Island Resource Management Zoning Plan (SIRMZP) Primary Objectives of the Plan To provide technical assistance to the Core Zoning Planning Committee in the preparation of a SIRMZP To integrate the SIRMZP into a revised and updated National Physical Development Plan (NPDP) that can be submitted to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda for adoption and implementation
Project History Primary Plan Objectives Comprehensive review of the NPDP Review of existing policies to eliminate unsustainable land practices Development of a land use zoning mechanism Initiation of policies, programmes, and projects Adaptation and implementation of a Participatory Planning Approach Elaboration of a land use development plan
Why is an NPDP required? Protection of Resources/Minimizing Risks
Why is an NPDP required? Cohesive Settlements
Why is an NPDP required? Protection of Agricultural Lands
Why is an NPDP required? Economic Centres / Activities
Why is an NPDP required? Efficient Road Networks & Transportation Gridlocked traffic Commuters during rush hour Insufficient parking
Goals Identified Goals identified for the SIRMZP Maintain and enhance ecosystem integrity Foster economic development and engaging livelihoods Enhance livability Improve accessibility Promote efficient and effective governance
Benefits of a NPDP The NPDP will provide: a forward-looking, strategic, spatial development framework that addresses current development issues and provides a platform for feasible private and public sector development initiatives that reflect local cultural values and aspirations for the next 20 years.
Benefits of a NPDP The Plan will provide for: Protection of critical ecosystem functions and minimize risks Development of a network of cohesive mixed-use settlements Economic growth and employment centres Improvement of the road network and public transportation system Development guides Framework for the preparation of local area plans
Where we are Initiate planning Process INCEPTION REPORT Analysis of Built Environment & Biophysical Analysis Data Gathering Exercise Spa$al Development Strategies Visioning & SWOT Analysis Data Gathering Exercise DRAFT STATE OF THE COUNTRY REPORT DRAFT SIRMZP Review of Plan & Revisions Public Consultations Review of Plan & Revisions FINAL SIRMZP
New Projects / Developments Completion of 2010 Aerial Mosaic Draft Energy Policy Draft Integrated Water Resource Management Strategy (Draft) Drought Management Plan (Draft) Environment Management Bill (Draft) Development of a medium-term economic strategy (TOR now being prepared) Draft Agricultural Sector Reform Policy Airport Expansion Project GIS-based analysis exercises on what land is left and watershed risk assessment carried out
Proposed Medium-Large Developments (2009-2011) ANTIGUA St. John s Ferry Dock Half Moon Bay Resort Secondary School, Jennings Hotel Extension, Coolidge V.C. Bird Int l Airport Terminal Expansion Sugar Ridge Hotel Villas and Commercial Centre, St. Mary s Court, Jolly Harbour Expansion of Hotel, Ffryes Bay, St. Mary s Commercial Centre and Housing Development, Bendals Warehouse & Apartments, McKinnons Sandals Apartment Complex, Dickenson Bay Palm Beach Holdings Co. Warehouse, Herbert s Estate Proposed Construction of 423 Private houses, John Hughes Construction of over 400 houses in 3 phases, North Sound Apartments, Dunbars 22 Apartments, Hodges Bay Windows and Doors Factory, Paynters Estate Apartments, Whener Road Amusement Centre, Crab Hill Apartments Humming Bird Ltd., Paradise View (2009) BARBUDA Fish Processing Facility, Codrington (almost completed) Community Centre, Codrington Hotel Renovation, Palmetto Point Hotel Expansion (new), Palmetto Point
Proposed Way Forward Proposed Schedule SUBMISSION OF 1ST DRAFT OF NPDP July 2011 RECEIPT OF COMMENTS August 2011 AMEND DRAFT TO INCLUDE COMMENTS August 2011 PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS September 2011 SUBMISSION OF FINAL PLAN October 14, 2011
Proposed Way Forward Table of Contents of SIRMZP: Introduction Development Orientation Planning Context Biophysical and Built Environment Spatial Development Strategies Physical Development Plan Land Use and Development Control Policies Implementation Process
Proposed Way Forward Final Plan Acceptance of Plan by Government Implementation by DCA Used for Public & Private Development Control and Development Planning Periodic Updating of Plan Ongoing Monitoring & Assessment