Community Event 2 10.2.2018 AGENDA TODAYS TOPICS 1 Why do a - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

10.2.2018

Community Event 2

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1 Why do a Neighborhood Plan 2 What We Heard Community Event 1 Recap 3 Analysis & Findings 4 Planning Framework 5 Tonight’s Activity 6 Discussion TODAY’S TOPICS

AGENDA

1 WHy do a neighborhood plan

+This is a great neighborhood with great community leaders +Individuals and organizations are doing great things to support existing residents and welcome new ones +The plan should honor the history and character of the neighborhood

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MIDDLEBURY NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

NEEDS TO BUILD ON CURRENT COMMUNITY EFFORTS

+How should the neighborhood continue to evolve? +What improvements are needed? +What are the next steps?

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MIDDLEBURY NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

CHALLENGES

$300 MILLION IN INVESTMENTS

current projects

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Freedom Trail Rubber City Trail STARK STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FIRE STATION NO 2 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GREAT STREETS SUMMA CAMPUS EXPANSION OLD MIDDLEBURY NURSING HOME - 797 MARKET ST. EANDC LIHTC PROJECT THE EAST END DEVELOPMENT

The Well

+ Community Toolshed + Middlebury Placemaking Grant + “60 for 60” Housing Campaign + Block Challenge + Akron Food Works Kitchen Incubator

Neighborhood Network

+ Neighborhood Reborn Home Repair Projects

EANDC

+ Energy Auditing Program + Financial Fitness Course + Homebuyer Education Course

L.I.N.K.S. Community & Family Services

+ Boys and Girls After-School Academy + Community Garden + Beautifjcation Projects/Community Reinvestment + Fatherhood Initiative Program + MEICHV Program

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PROGRAM & INITIATIVES

Asia Inc.

+ Microfjnancing & Microloans + Health Programs + Interpreting & Translation Services + HAPI Fresh Farmer’s Market & Community Garden + Food Assistance Programs

Ardmore Inc.

+ Congregate Housing & Shared Living + Employment Services

Keep Akron Beautiful

+ Recycling and Trash Receptacles + Community Beautifjcation & Landscaping

Big Love Network

+ Akron City Repair

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PROGRAM & INITIATIVES

Community Health center

+ Addiction Treatment Programs + Transitional & Permanent Housing + Prevention Programs

The Homeless Charity & Village

+ Homeless Services + Transitional Support Services + Life and Job Skills Programs

Battered Women’s Shelter

+ Domestic Violence Services + Women’s Services

Family of Faith Community Church Open Door Community Church

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PROGRAM & INITIATIVES

MONTHS 1 + 2 MONTHS 3+4 MONTHS 5+6 UNDERSTANDING DEVELOPING + DECIDING TESTING IDEAS

TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 3

+ Neighborhood Tour + Existing Conditions Analysis and Plan Review + Steering Committee Meeting + Stakeholder Interviews (June 27th) + Conceptual Plans and Draft Strategy Development + Idea testing with Core Team and Steering Committee + Draft fjnal plan with recommendations, implementation steps and action items + Support fjnal Core team, Steering Committee and Community meetings Community Activity #1: Middlebury Wednesdays (July 11) Community Activity #2: Highlighting Components of the plan (October 2) Community Activity #3: Plan “Hand-Ofg” (December)

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process

2 WHAT WE HEARD

COMMUNITY EVENT 1 RECAP

PREVIOUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

what we learned

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SURVEYS COMPLETED

$27,478

AVERAGE ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME

40%

RESIDENTS WHO LIVE IN POVERTY PREVIOUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

what we learned

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT MIDDLEBURY? ISSUES FACING MIDDLEBURY:

+Historical signifjcance +Diverse population +People +Low-income neighborhood +Abandoned buildings/blight +Lack of amenities

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PREVIOUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

what we learned

MIDDLEBURY TODAY IS... MIDDLEBURY’S FUTURE...

+ A central neighborhood without a center; + A walked neighborhood that isn’t walkable; + A working-class neighborhood without enough work; + A neighborhood of homes without enough homeowners; + A neighborhood surrounded by anchors that don’t anchor wealth here. + A neighborhood with a clearly defined center that is well-connected to surrounding areas and features a mix of inviting public and private spaces; + A walkable neighborhood with a safe pedestrian network connecting walkers to destinations; + A healthy and safe neighborhood, in perception and reality; + A neighborhood with higher rates of homeownership ofgering quality housing for all; + A “walk to work” neighborhood, ofgering meaningful work to those who live here, and places to live and spend time for those who work here; + A place drawing inspiration from its past as an ethnically diverse and working-class neighborhood.

OVERVIEW

COMMUNITY EVENT 1

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PARTICIPANTS

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OVERVIEW

PROJECT ONLINE PRESENCE

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PARTICIPANTS

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+ Become a place of prosperity for all people in the neighborhood. Improve conditions so people and businesses can thrive, while being mindful of displacement and gentrifjcation. + Become a place that celebrates its rich legacy. Preserve the character and diversity of the neighborhood. Uncover and make visible the historical signifjcance of Middlebury. + Become a safer place to live, work and play. Proud residents and inviting for newcomers. Increased home ownership, afgordable and renovated buildings. + Become a more connected

• community. Ensure that streets are

walkable, bikeable, and safe for all

• users. Make stronger connections

between Middlebury and nearby institutions.

MY VISION FOR MIDDLEBURY IS...

WHERE IS SAFE TO WALK IN MIDDLEBURY?

PLACES THAT ENCOURAGE WALKING

+ Around the East End development + Freedom Trail + Residential areas surrounding E Buchtel Ave. and Johnston St. + Near schools and community centers, especially when there are crossing guards on duty

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WHERE IS IT UNSAFE TO WALK IN MIDDLEBURY?

PLACES THAT DISCOURAGE WALKING

+ Intersection of Buchtel Ave. and Market St. + Intersection of Arlington St. and Market St. + Near Dave’s Supermarket + By Summa/YMCA along Market St.

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WHERE IS SAFE TO BIKE IN MIDDLEBURY?

PLACES THAT ENCOURAGE BIKING

+ Along the Freedom Trail on the north side of Middlebury + Around East End development + About half of the respondents indicated they do not bike in the neighborhood + Responses indicated the neighborhood is not currently bike friendly

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WHERE IS UNSAFE TO BIKE IN MIDDLEBURY?

PLACES THAT DISCCOURAGE BIKING

+ Market St between Arch St. and Case Ave. + Exchange St between Annadale

• Ave. and Market St

+ Not applicable/don’t ride a bike + Major corridors like Market St., Arlington St., Exchange St., and Buchtel Ave. + In the road + Diffjcult to ride everywhere

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WHERE SHOULD WE FOCUS OUR EFFORTS?

+ Underutilized/vacant properties + Major intersections on Market Street, including Buchtel Ave., Exchange Street, and Arlington Street + Dave’s Supermarket site + Schools and community centers + Along the Little Cuyahoga River

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WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE BETTER CONNECTED TO?

+ East End development + Destinations along Market St + Commmunity destinations. The most cited were Summa Health Campus, Community College, Mason School, Community Center + Existing commercial areas, such as Dave’s Supermarket, Compass Cofgee, and The Bomb Shelter + Freedom Trail

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2 ANALYSIS & FINDINGS

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NATURAL CORRIDORS

Systems

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Trails Eco Corridors

Freedom Trail Rubber City Trail

LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER FREEDOM TRAIL RUBBER CITY TRAIL

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MAJOR CORRIDORS

Systems

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Hazel St F

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Arlington St C a s e A v e Buchtel Ave Carroll St Exchange St Market St

Primary Secondary Tertiary

CARROLL ST EXCHANGE ST MARKET ST

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BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Systems

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Non-Residential Residential

NON-RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL

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NODES & GATEWAYS

Systems

NODES & GATEWAYS

Systems

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MARKET/ARLINGTON/EXCHANGE MARKET/BUCHTEL CASE/ARLINGTON

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NEIGHBORHOODS

Systems

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Single Family Mixed-Use Multifamily Vacant ~21%

Systems

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Natural Corridors Major Corridors Nodes & Gateways Built Environment Neighborhoods

3 PLANNING FRAMEWORK

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PRINCIPLES

Planning Framework

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enhance priority connections Improve Neighborhood Parks & Open Spaces

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Take advantage of city-

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Improve existing housing & NEighborhood Amenities

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Explore opportunities for entrepreneurship & Reuse

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A central neighborhood without a center; A walked neighborhood that isn’t walkable; A working-class neighborhood without enough work; A neighborhood of homes without enough homeowners; A neighborhood surrounded by anchors that don’t anchor wealth here.

Trails Major Connectors

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1| enhance priority connections

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F A K R O N D AV E ’ S M A R K E T S U M M A S TA R K C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E T H E E A S T E N D

Freedom Trail Rubber City Trail

SUMMA THE EAST END DAVE’S MARKET

16,200 5,400 11,400 6,500 10,300 13,300 2,800 8,800 60’ 64’ 64’ 56’ 58’ 64’ 56’ 64’

On-street Parking Bike Infrastructure (Existing) Bike Infrastructure (Proposed)

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1| enhance priority connections

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F A K R O N D AV E ’ S M A R K E T S U M M A S TA R K C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E T H E E A S T E N D

TRAFFIC CALMING & COMPLETE STREETS

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1| enhance priority connections

BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE

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1| enhance priority connections

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LIGHTING

1| enhance priority connections

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GATHERING SPACES

1| enhance priority connections

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STREET RECONFIGURATION

Market Street @ East End | Looking NW - 2014

1| enhance priority connections

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Market Street @ East End | Looking NW - 2018

STREET RECONFIGURATION

1| enhance priority connections

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STREET RECONFIGURATION

1| enhance priority connections

Exchange Street | Existing

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STREET RECONFIGURATION

1| enhance priority connections

Exchange Street | Safe Routes to School

11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane 12’ Travel Lane 8’ Travel/ Parking Lane

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1| enhance priority connections

797 Market Street | Looking NW - Existing

±64’ EDGE OF PAVEMENT (EXISTING)

POTENTIAL STREET RECONFIGURATION

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11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane 12’ Travel Lane 8’ Parking Lane

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11’ Turn Lane

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1| enhance priority connections

797 Market Street | Looking NW - Option 1

POTENTIAL STREET RECONFIGURATION

±64’ EDGE OF PAVEMENT (EXISTING)

10’ Travel Lane 10’ Travel Lane 10’ Turn Lane 10’ Travel Lane 10’ Travel Lane 5’ Bike Lane 5’ Bike Lane 2’ Bufger 2’ Bufger

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1| enhance priority connections

797 Market Street | Looking NW - Option 2

±64’ EDGE OF PAVEMENT (EXISTING)

POTENTIAL STREET RECONFIGURATION

10’ Travel Lane 10’ Turn Lane 10’ Travel Lane 6’ Bike Lane 6’ Bike Lane 3’ Bufger 3’ Bufger 8’ Parking Lane 8’ Parking Lane

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1| enhance priority connections

797 Market Street | Looking NW - Option 3

±64’ EDGE OF PAVEMENT (EXISTING)

POTENTIAL STREET RECONFIGURATION

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ROUTE 8 CROSSINGS

1| enhance priority connections

Buchtel Avenue Bridge| Existing

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Carroll Street Bridge| Existing

ROUTE 8 CROSSINGS

1| enhance priority connections

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Exchange Street Underpass| Existing

ROUTE 8 CROSSINGS

1| enhance priority connections

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ROUTE 8 CROSSINGS

1| enhance priority connections

Exchange Street Underpass

SUPER GRAPHIC

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ROUTE 8 CROSSINGS

1| enhance priority connections

Buchtel Avenue Bridge

PLACEMAKING

TRANSIT

1| enhance priority connections

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Freedom Trail SEIBERLING FIELD

Mason Elementary Garden

Rubber City Trail

W.O.M.B Community Garden Landmark Little Cuyahoga River Freedom Trail

2|Improve neighborhood PARKS & OPEN SPACES

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RELATIONSHIP OF GREENSPACE PER RESIDENT

2| Improve neighborhood parks & open spaces

73%

Residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park

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Parks within city boundaries

382

New people served by additional green space

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New households served by additional green space

3,337

Total park acreage

19%

Higher than the national average

18%

Lower than the national average

Akron Middlebury

36%

Residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park

IMPACTS OF PROPOSED GREEN SPACE:

+8%

Increase in percentage of residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park

Mason Park

TRAILS

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2| Improve neighborhood parks & open spaces

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COMMUNITY GARDENS

2| Improve neighborhood parks & open spaces

ACTIVATE POCKET PARKS & OPEN SPACES

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2| Improve neighborhood parks & open spaces

ADD GREEN ELEMENTS

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2| Improve neighborhood parks & open spaces

CELEBRATE LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER

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Case Ave M a r k e t S t r e e t

LEST WE FORGET MEMORIAL PARK RAIL ROAD BRIDGE OVERLOOK

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3|explore opportunities for entrepreneureship & reuse

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City Owned Underutilized Structures

Freedom Trail Rubber City Trail

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EXISTING BEST PRACTICES

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EXISTING BEST PRACTICES

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3|Explore opportunities for entrepreneurship & reuse

ADAPTIVE REUSE OF SUBURBAN RETAIL

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3|Explore opportunities for entrepreneurship & reuse

MINORITY & NEW AMERICAN POPULATIONS

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3|Explore opportunities for entrepreneurship & reuse

ADAPTIVE REUSE OF VACANT WAREHOUSES

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3|Explore opportunities for entrepreneurship & reuse

ADAPTIVE REUSE OF VACANT WAREHOUSES

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3|Explore opportunities for entrepreneurship & reuse

UNDERUTILIZED FORMER BANK SITE

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3|Explore opportunities for entrepreneurship & reuse

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FORMER BANK SITE | EXISTING

Market St Buchtel Ave Cotter Ave A g a t e P l Straw St

FORMER CHASE BANK

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FORMER BANK SITE | ENHANCE & ACTIVATE

Market St Buchtel Ave Cotter Ave A g a t e P l Straw St

OUTDOOR SEATING ENHANCED LANDSCAPE

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FORMER BANK SITE | INFILL

Market St Buchtel Ave Cotter Ave A g a t e P l Straw St

COURTYARD INFILL

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FORMER BANK SITE | REPOSITION

Market St Buchtel Ave Cotter Ave A g a t e P l Straw St

PEDESTRIAN ALLEY INFILL EXPANSION PARKING RECONFIGURATION

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4|take advantage of city owned properties

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City Owned

Freedom Trail Rubber City Trail

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SUB-TITLE INFILL OPPORTUNITIES

5|Improve Existing Housing & NEighborhood Amenities

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Apartment Houses Retail Business Vacant Parcels Single Family Two Family H 35’max. H 35’max. H 50’max. H 75’max.

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MIDDLEBURY MARKETPLACE | EXISTING

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MIDDLEBURY MARKETPLACE | EXISTING

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MIDDLEBURY MARKETPLACE | EXISTING

5|Improve Existing Housing & Neighborhood Amenities

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MIDDLEBURY MARKETPLACE | EXISTING

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MIDDLEBURY MARKETPLACE | EXISTING

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WAREHOUSE MIDDLEBURY COMMONS FIRE STATION NO2

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DAVE’S MARKET COMMUNITY GARDEN

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COMMUNITY GARDEN

MIDDLEBURY MARKETPLACE | ENHANCE & ACTIVATE

FIRE STATION N02 TEMPORARY PROGRAMMING

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ALLEE OF TREES

E x c h a n g e S t Arlington St Market St B r

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MIDDLEBURY COMMONS ENHANCE TRAIL ACCESS PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION FORMALIZE STREETSCAPE

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MIDDLEBURY MARKETPLACE | INFILL

Market St

5|Improve Existing Housing & Neighborhood Amenities

NEW INFILL DEVELOPMENT

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BUS DEPOT TRAILHEAD/ COMMUNITY GARDEN ENGAGE EXCHANGE STREET

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MIDDLEBURY MARKETPLACE | REPOSITION

5|Improve Existing Housing & Neighborhood Amenities

E x c h a n g e S t Arlington St Market St Broad St River St

FOOD HALL/INCUBATOR URBAN TRAIL ALIGNMENT MARKET ST TO EXCHANGE ST CONNECTION

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TITLE

SUB-TITLE INFILL OPPORTUNITIES

5|Improve Existing Housing & NEighborhood Amenities

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Apartment Houses Retail Business Vacant Parcels Single Family Two Family H 35’max. H 35’max. H 50’max. H 75’max.

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5|Improve Existing Housing & Neighborhood Amenities

REHAB EXISTING HOUSING

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HOUSING TYPOLOGY | SINGLE FAMILY

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5|Improve Existing Housing & Neighborhood Amenities

HOUSING TYPOLOGIES | TOWNHOMES & APARTMENTS

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5|Improve Existing Housing & Neighborhood Amenities

HOUSING TYPOLOGIES | MIXED USE

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5|Improve Existing Housing & Neighborhood Amenities

4 today’s activity

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SETUP

Community Event 2

+ 30min | stations + dinner + 30min | small table discussio

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5 discussion