Future Urban Development Area

Process
the CARPC has discussed applying FUDA as two discrete steps: preparation of environmental condition reports (ERCs) and preparing FUDA plans. Preparation of ERCs is the first step and involves gathering and reporting information about existing conditions. An ERC could be a stand alone product or be followed - either immediately or at a later date - by planning of future urban development areas. Within this context, the FUDA process is generally:

Form steering committee - to guide FUDA process, identify and address local issues, and provide support for resulting FUDA plans.
Establish study area -the area evaluated for potential long-term growth potential.
Prepare Environmental Condition Reports - An assessment of the natural resources, agricultural resources, and the supply and demand for development in the study area.
Conduct FUDA planning -
- Develop planning scope and schedule.
- Prepare public participation program.
- Review comprehensive plans, regional plans, and intergovernmental agreements.
- Conduct scenario planning to identify and evaluate a range of alternative future development options.
- Prepare and adopt plans as amendments to local comprehensive and regional plans

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Local and CARPC Partnership

Determine scope of work
Determine planning schedule
Determine planning area
Identify preservation areas
Identify types of development scenarios to consider

Local communities

Form and function of steering committee
Public education and outreach
Affirm local goals, objectives, policies and recommendations
Local implementation measures
Adopt plans as amendments to local comprehensive plans

CARPC

Prepare environmental condition reports
Report to steering committee
Assessments of alternative development scenarios
Facilitation of planning sessions and exercises
Regional implementation measures
Integrate FUDA plans into regional master plan

For more information contact:
Steve Steinhoff
CARPC Senior Community Planner
608-266-4593
SteveS@CapitalAreaRPC.org

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Future Urban Development Area Planning

Purpose
The purpose of FUDA planning is to protect vital natural resources, promote efficient development, and preserve farmland through cooperative planning for long-term growth.

Background
In 2007, Dane County communities adopted resolutions petitioning the Governor to establish the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission. The resolutions included language stating that CARPC would define a 25-year Future Urban Development Area (FUDA) as a component of the Dane County Water Quality Plan. According to the resolutions, the Water Quality Plan, “which will identify the 25-year Future Urban Development Area, shall be based on the requirements of NR 121 [Wisconsin Administrative Code] and shall also consider other factors including the impacts on natural and built systems, the efficient use of land including urban densities, and the ability to efficiently provide services to support the development and farmland preservation planning.”