HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 01/08/2013 - MIDTOWN PLANDATE: January 8, 2013
STAFF: Bruce Hendee
Megan Bolin
Pre-taped staff presentation: available
at fcgov.com/clerk/agendas.php
WORK SESSION ITEM
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Midtown Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Midtown Plan will complement existing and forthcoming investment by developing a vision
and associated tools to guide the design of future redevelopment, and also identify opportunities to
enhance streetscapes and multimodal connectivity. The Plan directly supports City Plan Policy 5.2
– Target Public Investment along the Community Spine. Midtown includes a significant portion of
College Avenue and the Mason Corridor, making it the “highest priority for public investment in
streetscape and urban design improvements…to promote the corridor’s transition to a series of
transit-supportive, mixed-use activity centers” (City Plan, pg. 52).
Work began to develop the Plan in spring 2012, and included extensive public outreach to
understand how Midtown functions today. The second phase of the project is now underway and
the following preliminary design concepts have emerged from the public process:
• Character Areas: distinguish three segments of the corridor using design to reinforce a
theme
• Circulation: enhance multimodal circulation to, through, and within Midtown
N Create a pedestrian and bike promenade adjacent to MAX
N Repurpose frontage roads to better accommodate pedestrians and bicycles
• Design: create an urban environment through site, building, and streetscape design
N Encourage well-designed structured parking
N Distinguish gateways and key intersections with design and public art
• Parks, Plazas and Open Space: add outdoor space for people to rest and/or play
The purpose of this work session is to present these emerging concepts and receive feedback. These
concepts will continue to be developed through additional public outreach, with the goal of adopting
a completed Plan by June 2013.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1. Does Council have any comments or questions on the emerging concepts for the Plan?
a. Character Areas: distinguishing three segments of the Corridor using design to
reinforce a theme
b. Circulation: enhancing multimodal circulation to, through, and within Midtown
c. Design: creating an urban environment through site, building, and streetscape design
d. Parks, Plazas and Open Space: adding outdoor space for people to rest and/or play.
2. Are there any additional concepts that should be considered?
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BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Why Midtown?
Midtown has been defined as a portion of the College Avenue commercial corridor, spanning
slightly over three miles from Prospect Road south to Fairway Lane (see boundary map, Attachment
1). This has been a priority area for the City as it includes a significant portion of College Avenue
and the Mason Corridor, collectively defined as the “community spine” in City Plan. Policy LIV
5.2 provides the foundation for continued focus in Midtown stating, “the ‘community spine’ shall
be considered the highest priority area for public investment in streetscape and urban design
improvements and other infrastructure upgrades to support infill and redevelopment and to promote
the corridor’s transition to a series of transit-supportive, mixed-use activity centers over time” (City
Plan, pg. 52).
In addition, other City undertakings that influence Midtown include:
• Transit Oriented Development Overlay, zoning regulations that include:
- Density bonuses for incorporating structured parking or affordable housing
- Site and building design standards
• 2010 Midtown Redevelopment Study, a market study that determined Midtown has:
- Over 600,000 square feet of vacant retail space
- Capacity for 1,500-3,000 new housing units
- Capacity for 200,000 square feet of new office space
• 2011 Existing Conditions Survey and Urban Renewal Plan
- Determined blight conditions exist throughout the corridor
- Established the ability for the Urban Renewal Authority to use tax increment
financing (TIF) to leverage private investment.
While these have helped establish the foundation for Midtown’s future, it is lacking a cohesive
design vision to guide public and private investment within the corridor. Subsequently, City Council
allocated Keep Fort Collins Great funding to develop an urban design framework for Midtown Fort
Collins, now called the Midtown Plan.
Project Details
The objective of the Midtown Plan is to complement current and forthcoming investment by
developing a vision and associated tools to guide the design of future redevelopment, and identify
opportunities to further enhance streetscapes and multi-modal connectivity. Specific outcomes
include:
• Enhance connectivity along and across College Avenue
• Integrate the Mason Trail and MAX BRT stops
• Provide clear design guidelines for site planning, buildings, and streetscapes
• Develop a parking strategy that supports increased densities
• Improve way-finding and sense of identity
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The City hired Winter and Company, a Boulder-based consulting firm, to assist with the creation
of the Plan. Work on the project began in summer 2012 and was divided into three phases:
1. Document existing conditions (July 2012 – November 2012)
2. Develop design concepts (November 2012 – February 2013)
3. Draft and adopt the Plan (February 2013 – June 2013)
Phase 1 – Document Existing Conditions
The first phase of the project is complete, culminating with an existing conditions report that will
ultimately be included in the final Plan. Work was heavily focused on collecting data to better
understand the corridor and included both physical observations and input from community and City
staff members.
Public Outreach
Information was collected primarily through meetings with community organizations, such as the
South Fort Collins Business Association, and City boards and commissions. Focus groups were also
held to differentiate and understand the viewpoints of property and business owners, developers, and
neighbors. A complete list of outreach meetings is provided in Attachment 2.
Additional input was obtained using an online questionnaire, which received 92 responses.
Questions were focused on how people use Midtown, how they travel there, and their most liked and
disliked characteristics of the corridor. The following lists common responses to the latter question
(see Attachment 3 for the questionnaire summary):
What do you LIKE about Midtown? What do you DISLIKE about Midtown?
• Mix of businesses • Heavy traffic and congestion
• Convenience • Looks messy and uncared for
• Mason and Spring Creek Trails • Lack of character
• Adequate parking • Empty stores
• Trees • Not bike- or pedestrian-friendly
• Restaurants • Lack of parks/green space
A significant milestone that marked the transition between Phase 1 and Phase 2 was the community
workshop on November 14. Over 70 people attended, including property owners, business owners,
residents adjacent to the corridor, and other interested citizens outside of the immediate Midtown
area. The workshop was an intensive, hands-on experience, where citizens were able to work as
City Planners and design their vision for Midtown. The event was very successful both from the
participation level and ideas garnered from citizens, which strongly influenced the design concepts
that have emerged.
Phase 2 – Develop Design Concepts
All of the ideas and feedback received to date have driven the second phase of the project,
developing design concepts. This phase has just begun in earnest, and the purpose of this work
session is to discuss the concepts that are emerging for Midtown. Note these are preliminary ideas;
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staff is seeking initial feedback from Council, and will continue with extensive public outreach to
refine the concepts and develop implementation actions.
Framework Map
Attachment 4 is a draft Framework Map for Midtown. Framework maps are intended to convey
primary, high-level planning concepts. The following concepts for Midtown are depicted on the
Framework Map, and described in detail below:
• Character Areas: distinguish three segments of the corridor using design to reinforce a
theme
• Circulation: enhance multimodal circulation to, through, and within Midtown
N Create a pedestrian and bike promenade adjacent to MAX
N Repurpose frontage roads to better accommodate pedestrians and bicycles
• Design: create an urban environment through site, building, and streetscape design
N Encourage well-designed structured parking
N Distinguish gateways and key intersections with design and public art
• Parks, Plazas and Open Space: add outdoor space for people to rest and/or play
Character Areas
The Midtown Plan area spans slightly over three linear miles and was developed incrementally
during times when automobiles dominated the development pattern. As a result, it lacks
cohesiveness in terms of character and functionality. While there are common threads throughout
the corridor, there are subtle differences in terms of use and character.
One emerging concept is the division of Midtown into three Character Areas. The idea is to build
upon existing development character and assets, and create thematic design concepts that would
distinguish each area. Urban design, landscaping, and public art can be used to define and reinforce
the themes. The three Character Areas are being referred to initially as Upper, Central, and Lower
Midtown, although the names may chance with additional input. These are illustrated on the
Framework Map, and initial concepts for each area include:
• Upper Midtown (Prospect to Swallow) – this area contains a variety of lot sizes, some of
which are relatively small and accommodate smaller, specialized businesses. Proximity to
Colorado State University, particularly the demonstration garden, in addition to the
connection by the Spring Creek Trail to the Gardens on Spring Creek, suggests a potential
“garden” theme.
• Central Midtown (Swallow to Bockman) – the redevelopment of Foothills Mall in this area,
in addition to the Midtown Arts Center, suggests a focus on arts and entertainment as a
theme. In addition, multiple car dealerships are located in the area, some of which have been
recently updated, which could further influence character design.
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• Lower Midtown (Bockman to Fairway) – this area is characterized by large-scale retail with
professional office clusters and smaller, industrial-style commercial buildings along Mason.
Proximity to Front Range Community College and major technology-based employers on
east Harmony suggests a potential “innovation” theme.
Circulation
Presently, automobiles dominate circulation routes in Midtown, and land development patterns are
strongly influenced by auto access and parking. Conversely, pedestrian and bicycle circulation
systems are fragmented, creating an unwelcoming environment. MAX will alter this dynamic
significantly, creating opportunities for catalyst projects that are more pedestrian-oriented and
conducive to biking.
A major objective of the Midtown Plan is to enhance multimodal connectivity, with particular
emphasis on MAX and the riders it will bring to the corridor. This concept is illustrated by dashed,
green lines on the Framework Map. Key components to accomplish this objective include:
• Automobile circulation: improve and expand a network of secondary circulation routes that
serve as alternatives to College Avenue and the major east-west arterials, e.g., Drake and
Horsetooth. In some places, this can be accomplished with existing public streets, e.g.,
Mason; in other places, routes may be private lanes that function as streets, or enhanced
drive lanes that serve individual parking lots. In all cases, continuity of circulation is the
goal.
• Bike circulation: complete the bike network within Midtown, e.g., adding bike lanes to
existing roadways or creating shared walkways, to enhance circulation within the Plan area.
• Pedestrian circulation: provide safe and convenient links from MAX stops to the east side
of College Avenue. This may be accomplished through streetscape and crossing
improvements at intersections and/or through private, internal pedestrian routes that connect
properties.
• Focus on enhancing pedestrian and bike amenities at existing Midtown entrances: e.g.,
Columbia Road, Troutman Parkway underpass, and Spring Creek overpass. A specific
conceptual example could be conducting a “road diet” for Troutman and adding bike
facilities on the road to make it a safer through-connection to the east side of College
Avenue.
Promenade
An emerging concept is to develop a pedestrian and bicycle “promenade” along a portion of the
western edge of Midtown, abutting the MAX guideway. The promenade would be constructed over
time in conjunction with redevelopment, in anticipation that such redevelopment would orient to the
transit line. The vision is for an urban walkway with storefronts and other amenities to enliven the
area adjacent to MAX.
This concept is illustrated on the Framework Map with a brown, dashed line, and photo examples
are provided in Attachment 5. The width of the promenade may vary, depending on the land
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available, and would be landscaped and enhanced using public art. The Mason Trail would still be
a significant north-south connection, but would be more akin to an “expressway” verses a “business
route” on the promenade.
Frontage Roads
Since College Avenue is a state highway, frontage roads were created to control access to adjacent
businesses. While the existing frontage roads are fragmented throughout the corridor, they serve
as an important alternative to College Avenue. An emerging concept for circulation is to keep the
frontage roads, but downplay their significance for automobiles and instead enhance them for
pedestrians and bikes. The width of these roads and their physical, landscaped separation from
College Avenue make them ideal for a calmer circulation route. Alternative designs that include
a combination of on-street parking, enhanced pedestrian and bike facilities, and automobile
circulation are being explored. One idea is to use a Woonerf (pronounced voon-erf) design, which
is an all-mode concept that does not divide pedestrians, bikes and cars, see photo examples in
Attachment 5.
Design
While recent redevelopment projects are improving the quality of design throughout the corridor,
most site designs are suburban and auto-oriented; buildings, in many cases, are dated or generic in
character. Future building and landscape improvements in Midtown should welcome a variety of
designs, emphasizing quality materials and architectural detail. The overall concept is urban,
encouraging denser development that helps create a walkable atmosphere the corridor currently
lacks. Densification near transit stops will also help support MAX. Images are provided in
Attachment 5 to exemplify design concepts. Some specific characteristics include:
• Site design: emphasize street-fronting buildings that create active street edges.
• Parking: locate most parking on the interior of sites, but still retain some on-street parking.
Structured parking would be encouraged, when feasible.
• Building design: encourage a high degree of character through quality materials and
architectural detail. Working with local businesses and organizations such as the South Fort
Collins Business Association, the desire of this Plan is to encourage the development of
Character Areas that will gradually evolve district identities, as mentioned earlier. Building
design guidelines could reinforce a desired identity.
• Streetscape and landscaping: a coordinated landscape palette should be used throughout
Midtown to contribute to its sense of identity; however, other landscape or urban design
features should vary to distinguish each Character Area. For example, street furniture,
including benches, lights, and wayfinding signs may have a consistent design throughout
Midtown, while plant materials may vary at individually landscaped intersections and
gateways to identify specific contexts.
• Emphasis should also be placed on energy efficient building and site design, with
opportunities to install renewable energy devices, e.g., rooftop solar panels.
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• In conjunction with City Utilities, the potential for heating districts should be evaluated.
Gateways and Key Intersections
The Framework Map illustrates two primary auto-oriented gateways in Midtown: (1) the Prospect-
College intersection, and (2) the Harmony-College intersection. The Harmony-College intersection
was recently improved and includes unique design elements, public art, and landscaping that
distinguish its significance. A similar concept should apply to Prospect-College on the northern
gateway into Midtown.
Furthermore, the Framework Map illustrates a design concept for key intersections. These are
places where design opportunities exist to visually connect MAX stations to the east along primary
east-west roadways. The idea is to extend the design for a particular MAX stop, using public art
and/or landscaping, to the east and repeat similar design elements at College Avenue.
Parks, Plazas and Open Spaces
One of the most commonly recounted issues for Midtown was the lack of public space; the
sentiment being that there are currently no outdoor spaces to rest. A central concept for the Plan is
to establish a series of publicly accessible outdoor spaces located throughout the corridor. This
concept is illustrated on the Framework Map with blue dots, although it is important to note that the
locations of these spaces are purely conceptual and are not intended to dictate site-specific locations.
Some considerations are as follows:
• Many of these spaces should be provided as part of privately-developed projects; they would
serve individual properties as well as outdoor use areas, such as for dining and outdoor
displays, as well as sitting areas and passive parks.
• A key component of this concept is to link these spaces together by sidewalks, internal paths
and walkways, making them easily accessible to pedestrians.
• Each Character Area should have a distinct public space, plaza, or park that serves an iconic
function, similar to how Oak Street Plaza and Old Town Square serve downtown.
Next Steps
Once Council has had a chance to discuss the emerging concepts for Midtown, staff is prepared to
further refine the ideas and present them for review by the public at an open house in early February.
Additionally, presentations to City boards/commissions and community organizations will continue,
and will ultimately help to refine and further develop the concepts.
Thereafter, initial drafts of the Plan will be refined, with an important component focusing on
implementation. In addition to setting the vision for Midtown, this Plan will also identify land use
and financial tools that could help define and incentivize the vision. Staff intends to have a final
Plan completed and ready for Council adoption by June 2013.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Midtown Plan Boundary Map
2. Public Outreach Schedule
3. Online Questionnaire Summary
4. Draft Framework Map
5. Conceptual photo examples
6. Staff presentation
Drake Station
Swallow Station
Harmony Station
Prospect Station
Troutman Station
Horsetooth Station
Spring Creek Station
South Transit Station
S SHIELDS ST
S COLLEGE AVE
S LEMAY AVE
W DRAKE RD
E DRAKE RD
W HARMONY RD
W PROSPECT RD
E PROSPECT RD
S MASON ST
W HORSETOOTH RD
E HORSETOOTH RD
E HARMONY RD
BOARDWALK DR
LANDINGS DR
S LEMAY AVE
Midtown Plan Area
Legend
Future MAX Stops
Future MAX Guideway
Plan Boundary
FOOTHILLS
MALL
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ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT 1
Midtown Plan - Outreach Schedule ATTACHMENT 2
Date Group Time Location
Aug 10 Planning & Zoning Board 1:30 pm 281 N College
Aug 13 Bike Advisory Committee 6:00 pm 215 Mason
Aug 14 Board of Realtors 12:00 Harvard St
Aug 15 Staff – Capital Projects
Staff – Wayfinding
Economic Advisory Commission
Staff – Public Art
Art in Public Places Board
10:00 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:30 pm
281 N College
281 N College
300 Laporte
Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center
Aug 17 Chamber of Commerce LLAC 7:30 am Meldrum
Aug 22 Business Owner Forum
SFCBA Board
Neighborhood Focus Group
7:30-9 am
10-11:30
5:30-7 pm
YAC
YAC
Aug 23 Property Owner Forum
Developer Forum
Commission on Disability
7:30-9 am
3:30-5 pm
12:15 pm
YAC
YAC
300 Laporte
Aug 28 Auto Dealer Association 12:00 pm Moot House
Sep 14 CanDo Built Environment Work Group 10:00 am 215 Mason
Sep 19 Transportation Board 6:00 pm 215 Mason
Oct 18 CanDo Coalition 8:30 am Aztlan Center
Oct 24 ASCSU 6:30 pm Lory Student Center
Nov 14 Community Workshop 5:30-8 pm Lincoln Center
Nov 16 Staff – Workshop debrief 9:00-12 pm
Nov 29 Staff – Street cross sections
Staff – Parks
Staff – Streetscapes
Staff – Urban design
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
281 N College
Jan 8 City Council work session 6:00 pm 300 Laporte
Feb TBD Public Open House TBD 300 Laporte
Feb 8 Planning & Zoning Board 12:00 281 N College
Midtown Plan – Online Questionnaire Summary ATTACHMENT 3
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The following summarizes responses to an online questionnaire regarding Midtown Fort Collins.
The questionnaire was available between August-November 2012, receiving 92 responses.
1. How often do you visit Midtown?
2. Why do you visit Midtown (choose all that apply)?
8.8%
35.2%
56.0%
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Less than once per month
Never
1.2%
15.5%
19.0%
42.9%
50.0%
69.0%
84.5%
Retail shopping
Convenience shopping, e.g.,
grocerty store
Culture/entertainment
Service, e.g., day care
Employment
Healthcare
I do not visit Midtown
Midtown Plan – Online Questionnaire Summary ATTACHMENT 3
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3. How do you typically travel to/through Midtown?
4. How safe do you feel walking or biking in Midtown?
5. If you feel unsafe or very unsafe (question #4), what can be improved to make you
feel safer?
Improve east/west connections for bikes to get from Mason trail to College
Wider sidewalks, separated from streets
Better pedestrian connections between businesses
Safer pedestrian and bike crossings, especially at major streets
4.5%
12.5%
17.0%
65.9% Auto - drive alone
Auto - carpool
Bike
Walk
Bus
Other
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0%
Safe
Unsafe
Very safe
I do not walk or bike in
Midtown
Neither safe nor unsafe
Very unsafe
Midtown Plan – Online Questionnaire Summary ATTACHMENT 3
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6. What are the top things you LIKE about Midtown?
Mix of businesses
Convenience
Mason and Spring Creek trails
Adequate Parking
Trees
Restaurants
7. What are the top things you DISLIKE about Midtown?
Heavy traffic/congestion
Looks messy/uncared for
Lack of character
Empty stores
Difficult for bikes and pedestrians
Lack of parks/green space
8. What changes are needed to make Midtown a better place to visit?
Update facades, beautification along the corridor
Make it welcoming to bikes and pedestrians, more walkable
More public spaces, parks
Better configured parking
ATTACHMENT 4
ATTACHMENT 5
City Council Work Session – January 8 1
Midtown Plan Concepts – Photo Examples
Promenade
Figure 1: Potential promenade cross-
section. Note: width will likely vary along the
promenade.
Figure 3: Promenade example
Figure 4: Promenade example
Figure 5: Promenade example
Figure 6: Promenade example
Figure 2: Promenade example
ATTACHMENT 5
City Council Work Session – January 8 2
Frontage Roads
Figure 7: Frontage road example.
“Woonerf” (voon-erf) concept – all modes
share the road.
Figure 8: Frontage road example
Figure 9: Frontage road example
Design – Sites
Figure 10: Site design example. Parking
located internally on the site, buildings
oriented to streets, and landscaped
pedestrian pathways.
Figure 11: Site design example. Structured
parking near BRT stop, dense residential,
and a mix of uses (vertical or horizontal).
ATTACHMENT 5
City Council Work Session – January 8 3
Design - Buildings
Figure 12: Horizontal mixed use
Figure 13: Vertical mixed use
Figure 14: Retail development
Figure 15: Townhomes
Figure 16: Townhomes
Figure 17: Apartments/condominiums
ATTACHMENT 5
City Council Work Session – January 8 4
Figure 18: Urban car dealership example
with internal showroom, building oriented to
edge of street
Figure 19: Urban car dealership example
Design - Streetscapes
Figure 20: Streetscape example – benches,
lighting, flowers, and trees along walkway
Figure 21: Streetscape example
Figure 22: Streetscape example
Figure 23: Landscaped medians
ATTACHMENT 5
City Council Work Session – January 8 5
Figure 24: Streetscape example
Figure 25: Streetscape example
Figure 26: Streetscape example
Design - Parking
Figure 27: Structured parking example.
Active use on ground floor with parking
above.
Figure 28: Architectural screening for
structured parking
Gateways and Key Intersections
Figure 29: Landscaping enhancements at
Midtown’s southern gateway, Harmony and
College
ATTACHMENT 5
City Council Work Session – January 8 6
Figure 30: Public art enhances the
Harmony/College intersection
Figure 31: Public art creates identity and
character for North College
Figure 32: Public art distinguishes key
pedestrian crossing
Parks, Plazas, Open Space
Figure 33: Public market
Figure 34: Fountain
ATTACHMENT 5
City Council Work Session – January 8 7
Figure 35: Space for music performances
Figure 36: Internal pathway connecting
properties
Figure 37: Showcasing art in public spaces
Figure 38: Public plaza example
ATTACHMENT 6
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Midtown Plan
City Council Work Session
January 8, 2013
ATTACHMENT 6
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Direction Sought
• Does Council have any questions about the
emerging concepts for the Plan?
– Character Areas
– Circulation
– Design
– Parks, Plazas, Open Space
• Are there any additional concepts that should
be considered?
ATTACHMENT 6
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Plan Area
North Boundary:
Prospect Road
South Boundary:
¼ mile south of Harmony Road
East Boundary:
Commercial on east side of
College Avenue
West Boundary:
Mason Corridor
ATTACHMENT 6
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Why Midtown?
City
Plan
Mason Corridor
MAX Bus Rapid Transit
2010 Redevelopment
Study
Transit Oriented
Development Overlay
Midtown Urban
Renewal Plan
Midtown
Plan
ATTACHMENT 6
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Midtown Plan
Objectives:
• Integrate the Mason Trail and MAX stops
• Enhance connectivity for pedestrians and bikes
• Improve streetscapes
• Provide guidelines to enhance urban design
• Develop sub-district identity
ATTACHMENT 6
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Process
Existing
Conditions
• July 2012 – November
• Tour the corridor
• Meet with staff
• Public outreach
Design
Concepts
• November 2012 –
February
• Community workshop
• City Council work session
• Public outreach
Plan and
Implementation
Tools
• February – June 2013
• Public open house
• Plan adoption
ATTACHMENT 6
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Questionnaire Responses: What do
you LIKE about Midtown?
Mason and Spring Creek Trails Trees
ATTACHMENT 6
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Questionnaire Responses: What do
you DISLIKE about Midtown?
Empty stores
Difficult for bikes and pedestrians
ATTACHMENT 6
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9
Community Workshop, Nov. 14
• Over 70 participants
• Hands-on activities
ATTACHMENT 6
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Workshop
Outcomes
Pre-made site layouts
Photo examples
ATTACHMENT 6
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FrameworkMap
• Character Areas
• Circulation
• Promenade
• Frontage Roads
•Design
• Site & building design
• Streetscapes
• Parking
• Gateways & Key Intersections
• Parks, Plazas, Open Space
ATTACHMENT 6
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Concept:
Character Areas
Upper
Central
Lower
Public art distinguishes North College
ATTACHMENT 6
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Concept:
Circulation
Internal circulation
opportunities
Bike and
pedestrian access
to neighborhoods
Pedestrian and bike
Promenade
ATTACHMENT 6
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14
Key Circulation
Concept:
Promenade
Bike and pedestrian pathway
Housing & businesses front
promenade
ATTACHMENT 6
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15
Key Circulation
Concept:
Frontage Roads
“Woonerf” concept – shared by all
modes
Slower car speeds, distinguished
paving
ATTACHMENT 6
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16
Concept:
Site Design
Structured parking
Buildings oriented
to street edges
Density
ATTACHMENT 6
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17
Key Design Concept:
Building Design
Horizontal Mixed Use
Vertical Mixed Use
ATTACHMENT 6
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18
Key Design Concept:
Building Design
Townhomes
Apartments/condos
ATTACHMENT 6
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Key Design Concept:
Building Design
Urban auto dealerships
with interior showrooms
ATTACHMENT 6
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Key Design Concept:
Parking
Active use on
ground floor
Screened parking
on upper floors
ATTACHMENT 6
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Key Design Concept:
Streetscapes
Landscaped Medians
Active, landscaped street edges
ATTACHMENT 6
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22
Key Design Concept:
Gateways &
Key Intersections
Gateway feature at Harmony-
College intersection
Build on design of MAX stations at key
intersections
ATTACHMENT 6
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Concept:
Parks, Plazas,
Open Space
Active, urban plazas
Public walkways
ATTACHMENT 6
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Next Steps
Continue Outreach on Plan Concepts
• Public open house, February
• Stakeholder outreach
• Second online questionnaire
Refine Concepts
Develop Plan and
Implementation Actions
Adopt Plan, June 2013
ATTACHMENT 6
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Direction Sought
• Does Council have any questions about the
emerging concepts for the Plan?
– Character Areas
– Circulation
– Design
– Parks, Plazas, Open Space
• Are there any additional concepts that should
be considered?
ATTACHMENT 6
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Thank You