Upper Kirby Livable Centers Study Workshop # 1 Existing Conditions - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Upper Kirby Livable Centers Study Workshop # 1 Existing Conditions and Draft Alternative January 13, 2010 Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

AGENDA FOR COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #1 1. Project Overview and Timeline 2. Ongoing and Previous Studies 3. Planning Area Overview 4. Transportation Conditions Overview 5. Economic Conditions Overview 6. Draft Alternative Overview 7. Small Groups - Discussion and Comments 8. Reports Back 9. Next Steps Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

PROJECT OVERVIEW AND TIMELINE Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

THE LIVABLE CENTERS PROGRAM Seeks to create neighborhoods that are: • Compact and Mixed-Use • Designed to be Walkable • Connected and Accessible Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

PROJECT OVERVIEW OCT ‘09 JAN ‘10 NOV ‘09 DEC ‘09 PROJECT ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD NEEDS KICKOFF COMMITTEE 1 TOUR ASSESSMENT COMMUNITY DRAFT WORKSHOP 1 ALTERNATIVE DRAFT ALTERNATIVE MAR ‘10 APR ‘10 JUN ‘10 ADVISORY ADVISORY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2 COMMITTEE 3 COMMITTEE 4 REFINED PREFERRED COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE WORKSHOP 2 CONCEPTUAL IMPLEMENTATION STREETSCAPES Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

LOCATION AND CONTEXT Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

LOCATION AND CONTEXT US 59 Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

UPPER KIRBY - A LOOK BACK Upper Kirby District - 1957 Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

WHAT IS TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT? TOD can have significant benefits to individuals, communities, regions, states, the economy and the natural environment . • REDUCES AIR • CONSERVE RESOURCE • MOBILITY CHOICES POLLUTION LANDS AND OPEN SPACE • ECONOMIC • TRANSIT • PUBLIC SAFETY DEVELOPMENT RIDERSHIP • BOLSTER HOUSEHOLDS’ DISPOSABLE INCOME • DECREASES INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS • AFFORDABLE HOUSING Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

ONGOING AND PREVIOUS STUDIES Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

METRO SOLUTIONS TRANSIT PROJECT • 11.3 Miles Long • 2014 Estimated Completion • 19 Stations Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

HOUSTON URBAN CORRIDORS PLANNING Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

URBAN DESIGN MASTER PLAN Emphasizes the planning and design of the built environment while promoting reinvestment and development • Promote a user friendly environment within the District • Enhance Upper Kirby’s Visual Image and Identity • Create identifiable entries into the Upper Kirby District • Create a framework for civic improvements to occur throughout the District Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN A Plan to enhance the quality of the pedestrian environment and to accommodate extensive new growth while enhancing the use of Metro. Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN Balanced, multi-use community venue • 4-Story Community Center • 4.16 Acre Site • 4k, 300 Seat Theater • 350 car parking garage • Health Club and Natorium • Urban Plaza Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

PLANNING AREA OVERVIEW Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITES Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

DISTRICTS AND CONNECTIONS Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

N.W. DISTRICT Gallery Sub-District W Main Street Eastside Street Lake Street Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

DISTRICTS AND CONNECTIONS Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

N.E. DISTRICT Steele Street W Main Street Rosamund Street Greenbriar Street Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

DISTRICTS AND CONNECTIONS Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

S.E. DISTRICT Morningside Street Norfolk Street Portsmouth Street Greenbriar Street Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

DISTRICTS AND CONNECTIONS Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

S.W. DISTRICT Levy Park Hotel Sub District Lake Street Audley Street Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

AUTO-ORIENTED PLACES Richmond Avenue Audley Street Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED PLACES Revere Street Kirby Drive Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

CREATING A “LIVABLE CENTER” Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

CREATING A “LIVABLE CENTER” Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

CREATING A “LIVABLE CENTER” Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

CREATING A “LIVABLE CENTER” Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

CREATING A “LIVABLE CENTER” Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS OVERVIEW Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

GROWTH TRENDS • Population and Employment: slow annual growth to 2035 • Areas surrounding study area expected to grow more rapidly bringing additional traffic Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

SIDEWALK CONDITIONS Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OVERVIEW Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

NATIONAL DEMAND FOR TOD 2030 Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE Houston-Galveston City of Houston Brazoria CMSA Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

EDUCATION Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN

EMPLOYMENT AND MEDIAN INCOME Van Meter Williams Pollack EAST KAPOLEI UPPER KIRBY LIVABLE CENTERS STUDY Architecture + Urban Design NEIGHBORHOOD TOD PLAN