WAYNESBORO BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT & REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROJECT PUBLIC KICK-OFF MEETING June 18, 2013 Prime Consultant: Stromberg/Garrigan & Associates, Inc. HR&A Advisors Sustainable Strategies DC Gaito & Associates (WBE)
Presentation Overview The Environmental Standards, Inc. Team Brownfields Basics Project Background & Need Our Approach The Planning Process – Public Workshop & Events Schedule Discussion
Project Team - Overview HR&A Advisors Environmental Standards, Inc . Urban Economic Development Project Management; Environmental Inventory, & Impact Planning Characterization & Assessment; and Agency Coordination Lionel Lynch Rob Wolcheski Phillip D. McKalips, P.G., Principal, Geoscientist (Project Manager) Sustainable Strategies DC Public Funding; Financing and Advocacy Stromberg/Garrigan & Associates Matthew Ward Site Reuse; Land Use Planning; Green Infrastructure & Public Outreach Sean C. Garrigan, AICP, ASLA, Principal (Asst. Project Manager) Gaito & Associates Timothy Stromberg, PLA, ASLA, Principal Brownfield Redevelopment, Agency Coordination/Reporting Jill Gaito
Brownfields Basics Definition: Any real property, the redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or (perceived) potential presence of a contaminant.
Project Outcomes – Two Key Components Environmental: Site Inventory Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Planning and Economic Development: Overall Brownfields Redevelopment Area Master Plan Site Specific Reuse Plans Green Infrastructure Strategy Roadmap for Implementing Catalyst Private/Public Project Stromberg/Garrigan & Associates - Brownfields Planning & Design Team
Project Study Area
Project Background & Need Why is this planning effort so important to the citizenry of Waynesboro? Fully acknowledge the impacts of the changes in major industrial employment centers and large-scale land uses. Assess the current physical and economic reality of today Proactively shape the future of the entire area and neighborhoods by taking advantage of the all opportunities to enhance community vibrancy and quality-of-life. Work with private property owners (small and large) to promote improvements. Assess and improve infrastructure needed to support redevelopment. Clearing-house and conduit for pursuing public and private funding, financing and partnerships.
EPA Brownfields Program Parameters EPA’s Priority Performance Goals: Goal 1: Clean Air and Global Climate Change Goal 2: Clean and Safe Water Goal 3: Land Preservation and Restoration Goal 4: Healthy Communities Goal 5: Compliance and Environmental Stewardship Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR) Goals for Program: inventory, characterize, assess brownfields sites Establishing a “shared vision” for the redevelopment and clean-up of brownfields impacted areas through community involvement and planning Identifying viable reuse strategies for brownfields including through economic analysis Identifying opportunities to strategically reuse or upgrade “dormant” infrastructure for new investment Address environmental justice through urban waterways Create a clear roadmap for implementation of brownfields redevelopment strategies Stromberg/Garrigan & Associates - Brownfields Planning & Design Team
Our Approach – Brownfields Area-Wide Plan A successful community planning process for Waynesboro must… Consider the entire neighborhood – it’s not only about the larger redevelopment sites Utilizes an inclusive planning process to develop the plan. Build upon previous and ongoing efforts Thoroughly understand existing conditions to make the most informed decisions possible Tap into the character defining elements that make Waynesboro unique and a desirable place Indentify and define viable redevelopment, urban design and public space alternatives Pull together all of the aspects into a cohesive vision and a clear, concise and user-friendly plan with very specific implementation actions
Plans are Integrated with Key Action Strategies The importance of measurable outcomes! Establishing a “shared vision” for the redevelopment and clean-up of brownfields and improve the entire planning area Engage property owners and developers to promote private investment in redevelopment Build community and political support for economically viable reuse strategies Develop a strong “form-based” urban design strategy for the sites and the study area Identifying opportunities to strategically improve, reuse or upgrade infrastructure to support new investment Determine potential future demand through build-out modeling Improve access and circulation using a multi-modal and complete-streets approach Prioritize and phase improvements/upgrades to support and attract private investment Create a clear roadmap for implementation Prioritize projects and next steps for physical and environmental recommendations through an Action Plan for Implementation Bundle reuse and infrastructure strategies into “project packages” that leverage available funding to the maximum extent possible
Public Involvement is integral to our Process
The Multi-Day Public Planning & Design Workshop Week of September 23 rd , 2013 Public Kick-off of Workshop Monday September 23 rd at 7:00 PM Special Topic Meetings and Working Sessions throughout the week Evening of September 26 th Presentation of Draft Plan Proposals Please check these sources for schedule of events and project news and updates. – Please tell your friends and neighborhoods to participate! Revitalization website: http://www.revitalizingdowntownwaynesboro.com/brownfields/ Regular project updates and meeting notices will also be available at: https://www.facebook.com/RevitalizingDowntownWaynesboro
Project Schedule
Project Schedule Public Workshop Sept. 23 rd through Sept. 26th
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