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Interview Presentation June 11, 2014

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Council cil B Blu luffs, I IA

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Agenda

Multi-disciplinary Approach
Existing Conditions Summary
Assessment of Land Structures (Elan)
Assessment of Infrastructure
Transportation Systems (FHU)
Infrastructure Systems (EG)
Environmental Conditions (Thiele)
Market Assessment (TWG)
Analysis Plan (Chroma)
Next Steps
Questions

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Multi-Disciplinary Approach

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Integrating the Disciplines

Land Use Analysis Public Participation Urban Design Strategic Planning & Financial Analysis Economic & Demographic Analysis Project Marketing & Implementation Infrastructure Capacity Existing Environmental Conditions Rail, Vehicle, Transit

Brownfield Revitalization

Sound Planning Principles
Economic Reality
Technical Feasibility

Planning & Urban Design Economic & Real Estate Analysis Civil, Environmental, & Transportation Analysis

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Existing Conditions Key Findings

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Environmental

Likelihood of Contamination
Other Environmental Factors
Cost to Remediate

Planning

Allowable Uses
Potential Open Space/Access
Visibility
Synergy with Adjacent Uses

Physical

Vehicular & Rail Access
Connections
Land Availability

Economic

Development Opportunities
Regional Initiatives
Economic Impact

Area-Wide Plan

The Redevelopment Roadmap

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Planning - Assessment of Land Use and Structures

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Study Area Confirmation

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Land Use

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Zoning

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Land Use and Structures

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Environmental

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Environmental Conditions

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Key Findings

Majority of properties within the project boundaries have

minimal environmental impact and have few limitations with respect to redevelopment.

3 or 4 private properties within the project boundaries will

require additional environmental investigation/assessment to determine redevelopment options.

One property within the project boundaries has very limited

redevelopment options due to the environmental condition of the site.

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Physical - Transportation

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Functional Classifications

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Trucks & Rail

4 4 4

CN CN & & 2nd

nd Ave

ve 6 trains/day 6 switching 10 mph limit ADT = 2,490 Speed limit = 25 mph CN CN/UPRR & RR & Ave B 6 trains/day 6 switching 10 mph limit ADT = 2,390 Speed limit = 30 mph UPRR & RR & 2nd

nd Ave

ve 34 trains/day 4 switching 10 mph limit ADT = 2,490 Speed limit = 25 mph UPRR & & Ave ve B 34 trains/day 10 switching 10 mph limit ADT = 2,390 Speed limit = 30 mph UPRR 30 trains/day 6 switching 10 mph limit CN CN 4 trains/day 4 switching 10 mph limit 13 13th

th St

St ADT = 850 Speed limit = 25 mph UPRR ( RR (12th

th) &

) & 4th

th Ave

ve 14 trains/day 4 switching 10 mph limit ADT = 370 Speed limit = 25 mph Tru ruck Ro Routes 2nd Ave 8th St 16th St No T Trucks ks Ave B 5th Ave UPRR & RR & 5th

th Ave

ve 24 trains/day 0 switching 10 mph limit ADT = 4,100 Speed limit = 30 mph UPRR ( RR (12th

th) &

) & 5th

th Ave

ve 14 trains/day 4 switching 10 mph limit ADT = 4,100 Speed limit = 30 mph

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Trail Master Plan

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Trails & Transit

4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Metro ro Blu lue Lin Line Metro ro Yello llow Lin Line Fut Future T Trail Existi ting T Trail

Broadway Park

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Opportunities for Change in Rail

UPRR Tracks
Double mainline tracks (Restricted Access Line)
Local service requires power switch, overhead signal system: >$2.0 million
12th Street single track
May be opportunities to serve local businesses north of 4th Avenue and east of

mainline

UPRR suggested light manufacturing, transfer businesses or shipping containers
Previous analysis by UPRR determined that relocation of the 12th Street tracks

would be cost prohibitive

CN Tracks
If track remains, some limited opportunities for local rail service between Avenue B

and 4th Avenue, east of the tracks

Redevelopment could extend up to the UPRR right-of-way for the double

mainline tracks

Might be opportunity to relocate segment south of Avenue B
CN is not interested in abandoning any portion of the line, not knowing what

future holds

Would need to be made whole with regard to impacts on operations and

access

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Physical - Infrastructure

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Key Findings - Existing Infrastructure

Additional connections/services to the new buildings and

extensions of existing mains may be required to serve the Mid City redevelopment

Some of the existing infrastructure, particularly the water and

gas pipes, will likely have to be upsized to accommodate the proposed redevelopment

Due to the age of the storm and sanitary infrastructure in the

project area, any roadway projects should consider replacement of these sewers

Overall, the existing infrastructure does not appear to pose

any constraints to redevelopment

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Sanitary Sewer

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Storm Sewer

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Gas and Water

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Telecommunications

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Key Findings – Indian Creek

Subject of several hydrologic and hydraulic studies because of

historic flooding and complex drainage issues

Any potential alterations to the channel location and/or

section must address all of the constraints within the system

Due to the large drainage area and resulting runoff volume,

stormwater improvements initiated as part of the Mid-City redevelopment will be insignificant and are not anticipated to remove properties from the current floodplain

However, these efforts may have significant benefits when

combined with the rehabilitation efforts and future projects in the watershed

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Economic – Market Analysis

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Economic & Demographic Weaknesses

Low educational attainment and graduation rates
High average age of typical manufacturing worker—over 44 years
Spread of neighborhood blight
Local property taxes not attractive to new businesses
Long term abatements and incentives need attention
Higher than average crime rate
A consensus-based community and county vision for future

development

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Economics--Neutral

State Taxes
State Incentives
K-12 Education
Labor-Management Issues

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Economic & Demographic Competitive Strengths

Strategic Location – central location and in-place multi-modal infrastructure
Lower logistics cost and unsurpassed access to markets
Labor Market – Midwestern work ethic and manufacturing know-how
Company operations, Right-to-Work State
Transportation Infrastructure – Interstate highways, rail barge, air
Utility and Telecommunications Infrastructure – reliable
Higher Education and Training Programs
Available Buildings and Sites
Economic Development Business Climate which supports investment
Quality of Place and Cost of Living – ranked #2 most liveable states
Large Regional Labor Shed
Proximity to Omaha
Proximity to Network
Gaming Tourism and Retail
Iowa West Foundation

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Real Estate

Weaknesses
Oversupplied office market—no demand for new product
Generally oversupplied retail market—especially mall tenancy
Oversupplied manufacturing space
Neutral
High Demand for new distribution and warehouse space but supports minimal new jobs
Advantages and Opportunities
Strong demand for multi-family housing, especially targeting empty nesters—50 units per year

for 5 years

Demand for niche retail—mixed Marketplace inc. dining, food, crafts, speciality items—
approx. 45K sq. ft.
Demand for specialized Flex-tech space supporting new high growth industries when linked to

education/college for training

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Area-Wide Plan

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Site Analysis Plan

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Next Steps

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Next Steps

Existing Conditions Research Report
Presentation of all information including maps, graphics, reports,

photographs, etc.

Charrette Week – Key Dates for Steering Committee:
July 7th 4:00pm – Elan Team arrives and hold Steering

Committee/Department Heads meeting

July 8th – Open House (5:00-6:00pm) and Public Workshop (6:00pm –

8:00pm)

July 9th 1:30pm - Steering Committee/Department Heads Meeting to see

progress and answer questions

July 10th - 5:00pm – 6:00pm - Steering Committee/Department Heads

meeting to present alternatives

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Interview Presentation June 11, 2014

Mid id-City ity Neighbor hborhood hood Are rea-Wid ide B Bro rownfie field Plan Plannin ing Pro Proje ject

Cit City o

Council cil B Blu luffs, I IA

Agenda

Multi-Disciplinary Approach

Integrating the Disciplines

Existing Conditions Key Findings

Environmental

Planning

Physical

Economic

The Redevelopment Roadmap

Planning - Assessment of Land Use and Structures

Study Area Confirmation

Land Use

Zoning

Land Use and Structures

Environmental

Environmental Conditions

Key Findings

minimal environmental impact and have few limitations with respect to redevelopment.

require additional environmental investigation/assessment to determine redevelopment options.

redevelopment options due to the environmental condition of the site.

Physical - Transportation

Functional Classifications

Trucks & Rail

Trail Master Plan

Trails & Transit

Opportunities for Change in Rail

Physical - Infrastructure

Key Findings - Existing Infrastructure

extensions of existing mains may be required to serve the Mid City redevelopment

gas pipes, will likely have to be upsized to accommodate the proposed redevelopment

project area, any roadway projects should consider replacement of these sewers

any constraints to redevelopment

Sanitary Sewer

Storm Sewer

Gas and Water

Telecommunications

Key Findings – Indian Creek

historic flooding and complex drainage issues

section must address all of the constraints within the system

stormwater improvements initiated as part of the Mid-City redevelopment will be insignificant and are not anticipated to remove properties from the current floodplain

combined with the rehabilitation efforts and future projects in the watershed

Economic – Market Analysis

Economic & Demographic Weaknesses

development

Economics--Neutral

Economic & Demographic Competitive Strengths

Real Estate

Area-Wide Plan

Site Analysis Plan

Next Steps

Next Steps

Questions