Main Street Corridor Vision Plan Community Workshop #2 City of - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Main Street Corridor Vision Plan Community Workshop #2 City of Springfield

Community Workshop Agenda  Introductions  Our Main Street  Vision-to-Action Workshop  Purpose of Tonight’s Workshop  Main Street Corridor Vision Plan Presentation  Small Group Discussions  Next steps

Vision Plan Overview Project Area The Big Picture How can we make Main Street a preferred place to live, work, shop and travel? What are the possibilities? Wha t are the limits? What is the vision? How can we make this happen?

Vision Plan Overview Project Schedule

Existing Conditions Analysis What We Assessed  Land use patterns and values  Multimodal transportation  Public infrastructure  Preliminary opportunities for positive change

Community and Stakeholder Input So Far We’ve Heard  Some big themes and visions for the corridor. Tonight  Let’s discuss draft visions statements.  Let’s discuss draft goals.

Vision and Big Ideas Examples of Big Ideas We Heard Diversity of Main Street represents the diversity of Springfield, create more destinations,  keep the corridor marketable, create a sense of place, find a business I like.  The corridor divides neighborhoods, safe transportation, close the gaps and feel connected. People can shop here and live here, more housing that doesn’t require a car for every trip, a mix of  uses makes the community feel more safe, a place for all ages, more energy that is like downtown. Sketches from the youth workshop

Tonight and After Tonight Draft Vision and Goals  Three distinct segments for the corridor.  Unique visions and goals for each segment.  Will the visions and goals make Main Street a better place? What Comes Next?  Draft Implementation Strategies and Actions. Future Community  Draft Main Street Corridor Vision Plan. Outreach  Final Main Street Corridor Vision Plan.

Vision and Goals  Draft vision and goals for each of corridor segment will be presented now.  After the presentation, please let us know what you think during the discussions at your table.  You will get additional directions in a few minutes.

Corridor Segments  The Couplet Area -10 th Street to 28 th Street  Mid-Springfield Business Corridor- 28 th Street to 58 th Street  Thurston Neighborhood Area – 58 th Street to 69 th Street

Neighborhood Context

The Couplet Area – Two Streets, Two Visions

The Couplet Area - Main Street Goals Business Activity  New high-quality and diverse shopping options as an extension of downtown.  Storefront retail with multi-story residences or offices above.  An “Alive after Five” environment that complements downtown.

The Couplet Area - Main Street Goals Housing  New opportunities to live and work near Main Street.  A mix of incomes and age groups can live and shop here.  Infill housing that supports neighborhood retail and services. Live/Work Options Housing over Shops Bike-Friendly Studio Apartments

The Couplet Area - South “A” Goals Business Activity  Close-in industrial uses and jobs as new uses develop along the corridor.  Maintain jobs through existing business, grow jobs through small-to- moderate scale new businesses.  Potential to add new craft industrial uses that need a large workshop space. Strong commercial and industrial jobs base today Additional craft industries or commercial uses may develop over time

Mid-Springfield Business Corridor Vision

Mid-Springfield Business Corridor Goals Business Activity  Build on successful businesses that require large lots to store and display merchandise and provide parking.  New, higher employment businesses to grow jobs.  Affordable space for a variety of small businesses and light industries. Existing Main Street Businesses New business and employment opportunities over time

Mid-Springfield Business Corridor Goals Housing  Affordable housing choices close to Main Street and transit.  Residential infill development at targeted locations and market realistic locations. Multi-family housing Studio apartment infill

Thurston Neighborhood Area Vision

Thurston Neighborhood Area Goals Business Activity  Small, locally-owned businesses as essential neighborhood services.  Potential entertainment cluster with moderately-priced restaurants and possibly an entertainment venue. Retail and Services Exist Additional Neighborhood Services May Develop

Thurston Neighborhood Area Goals Housing  Good housing options exist today.  Support future housing options for a mix of incomes and age groups.  Support quality rental options.

Transportation Goals Connecting People to Places  More people get where they are going in a reasonable travel times and have a good experience getting there.  Safe and comfortable walking and cycling access to jobs, shopping, services and entertainment.  Good pedestrian and bike access to transit ― most transit trips begin on foot.  Keep traffic at safe speeds. Safety and comfort for bike Good transit service and access to it Cars, freight and business access will and walking trips always be part of Main Street

Transportation Goals Main Street as a Community Street  Pay attention to function, mobility and safety.  Pay attention to access for all users and multiple needs.  A place to be, not just way to go places.  Safe traffic speeds.

Public Realm Goals Pedestrian-Oriented Design  Attractive sidewalk corridor.  Robust street tree canopy.  Plazas, outdoor seating and places to linger.  Public art and wayfinding signs where appropriate

Green Streets for Stormwater  Create an “emerald necklace” for Main Street between 10 th and 28 th Streets.  Demonstrate a community commitment to low-impact development.  Existing sidewalk and right-of-way widths must accommodate the facilities. Curb bulb-outs excellent locations for flow-through planters Flow-through planters are 11 to 15-foot sidewalks needed one option

Group Discussion at Your Table You are part of a discussion group with the opportunity to talk about visions and goals for each corridor segment: Segment 1 – Couplet Area Segment 2 – Mid-Springfield Business Corridor Segment 3 – Thurston Neighborhood Area  Remain at the table you are seated at.  Everyone gets at least one opportunity to speak.  Please discuss each segment tonight.  Talk among yourselves, mark up the maps, provide comments.

Next Steps After Tonight  Continue stakeholder outreach  Refine visions and goals  Preliminary implementation strategies and actions Next Community Workshop  Present recommendations to implement visions and goals  Continue stakeholder outreach

Project Website and Email List  http://ourmainstreetspringfield.org/