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Chester Waterfront Master Plan Public Open House December 12th, 2019 Open House Brief Presentation Interactive Boards Learn about the project Learn about the study area Provide your feedback: talk to us, write some comments, take a photo ,
December 12th, 2019 Public Open House
Brief Presentation Interactive Boards
Learn about the project Learn about the study area Provide your feedback: talk to us, write some comments, take a photo, draw a map, use some stickers
Introduction
Planning Approach
Themes
Project Team Goals
Create a vibrant Chester waterfront that will be a destination for visitors, employees, residents, and businesses.
Revitalize the Route 291 corridor and other access points to the
Chester waterfront. Identify reuse options for underutilized parcels and in order to preserve the history of the site. Identify and support sustainable economic uses on the waterfront. Link the waterfront to the adjacent residential communities and other parts of the waterfront through landscaping and infrastructure. Make the waterfront a beautiful place that attracts people year-round. Identify short, (1 to 2 years) mid-range (2 to 5 years) and long term (5+ years) projects that create a safe, welcoming waterfront.
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Lead Consultant Subconsultants
Planning & Urban Design Economic Development & Market Analysis Transportation & Environmental Analysis
Client
Project Team Goals
Planning Process Previous Plans
2020
Site conditions assesment Existing city plans and assests Stakeholder identification and engagement Public and stakeholder engagement Identify relevant precedents Generate preliminary recommendations Generate Master Plan Recommendations Assess viability of development
strategies Compile analyses Refine and present recommendations to RADC committee Present final recommendations to stakeholders and the public
OCT SEP DEC NOV FEB JAN APR MAY JUN MAR
DISCOVER
Project Kickoff In-Person Stakeholder Meetings
(Including Public Drop-in Hours)
November 14th, 2019
Public Open House December 12th, 2019
Presentation of Refined Recommendations Plan Completion
DIALOGUE DESIGN DELIVER
Planning Process
Rail Access Study (2011) Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan (2017)
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Chester City
DELCORA Western Regional Treatment Plant Renaissance Program Action Plan (2003) Transportation Plan (2017)
Chester Chester Upland Borough Chester Township Parkside Borough
Delaware County
Mixed-Use Centers eas Roadway Corridors eenway Corridors
Mixed-Use Centers Housing Areas Roadway Corridors Greenway Corridors
surrounding counties’ County’s distinct road typologies in
Delaware County FHWA Road Classifjcations
Vision 2020: Climate Adaptation (2014) Barry Bridge Park Expansion (2003) Engle Street Reconstruction (2020)
City of Chester
The Chester Image Successful Development Getting There Riverfront Activation Environmental Sustainability
“The city needs to market itself better”
“Preserve the arts community”
“There is still an impression that Chester
is unsafe even though crime has been
going down for years” “Chester waterfront is a gold mine”
“A city of fjrsts”
“What about a Hoagiefest?”
Ensure that the Chester waterfront preserves its identity as a shared part
its unique historic elements as well as new attractions and uses What we’ve heard so far:
Calvary Baptist Church (MLK) Shipping and boat repair Penn’s Landing Commodore Barry Bridge Talen Energy Stadium The Wharf Building Widener University Larimer Brewery Butcher Shop Rehab Chester Made Inititiative ART504 Collective MJ Freed Theater
What are the character defjning features of Chester?
History Culture Waterfront
Educational & Entrepreneurial
What we’ve heard so far:
“Create a place for former residents to return to Chester”
“we need a live work play place”
“we’re looking for jobs but we should be creating businesses” “Fix the food desert”
“Support a local food industry”
“People want new housing in Chester”
Introduce sustainable economic uses that complement the existing stadium, offer
entrepreneurship and are welcoming to both existing and future Chester residents
“Noise from stadium can be signifjcant” “Sports Medicine”
“How can we help people here take care of their health”
What mix of uses would make a good waterfront district?
Multifamily Housing Entertainmento Health-relatedso Retailso Pop-Up Community Educationso Food & Beverage
“291 needs slowing down”
“291 needs safe crossing points”
“how can we help people here take care of their health” “Transit should be sexier”
“It’s a walkable city: we need to support that”
“East Coast Greenway should be part of a loop”
Improve connections to the waterfront to make access safe, visible and welcoming for residents and visitors of all modes including transit riders, walkers and cyclists What we’ve heard so far:
Crossings for pedestrians and vehicles on 291 Traffjc calming on 291 Ferry/water Taxi to Camden Bike lanes Waterfront trail Private marina Public Transport Completing East Coast Greenway
Which improvements should be prioritized?
Major Pedestrian Barriers Walkshed Public Transportation Pedestrian Barriers
What we’ve heard so far:
“It’s hard to see the river even from the riverbank”
“Camden is an example of what Chester can accomplish”
“This is regular destination for residents to walk” “More family friendly activities”
“This is where we come to ‘woosah’”
Activate the shoreline with activities that take advantage of access to the Delaware River and enjoyment of nature
“The fjshing is great” “The river is actually swimmable”
Swimming Youth Sports Rowing & Paddling Water Transportation Bike Lanes Waterfront Park Private Marina Fishing Pier
What activities would improve the waterfront experience?
Fitness Recreation Connectivityo
“The waterfront supports habitats for wildlife.”
“The East Coast Greenway would be used much more if it was part of a loop.” “The waterfront should be used to educate
children about ecology and environmental sustainability.” “We need to maintain the water’s edge as a planted riparian area.” “People don’t realize it but you can swim in the Delaware.”
Clean the site of environmental hazards, be a leader in sustainable landscape and protect the site from future climate change impacts What we’ve heard so far:
Flood Risk
Flood risk
Land Cover
Heat Island Impacts
(Land cover)
Which environmental measures matter the most to you?
light-colored paving
Share your feedback: talk to us, write some comments, take a photo, draw a map, use some stickers