Neighborhood Plan Neighborhood Stakeholder Meeting Lake Anna YMCA March 10, 2011 6:30 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m.
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Tonight’s Agenda Introductions & Process Overview Issue Identification – Possible Scenarios Population/Economy Environment Land Use Transportation & Infrastructure
Livability & Design Discussion Stakeholder Discussion (S.W.I.N.E Analysis)
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Population & Economy
Planning Team
Alec Young Yilu Zhang
Environment
Thomas Koritansky Alexander Miller
Land Use
Michael Harris Caylen Payne
Transportation & Infrastructure
Antoine Buie Clayton Davis
Mapping
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What We Are Doing? Creating a Neighborhood Plan Evaluating existing values (environment, equity, economy and livability) Creating a Neighborhood Report of Existing Conditions (population/economy, environment, land use, and transportation/infrastructure) Identifying Local Issues, Visions and Possible Scenarios Create a Sustainable Master Plan March 10, 2011
Create a consensus-based community vision for future development that inspires action. Provide the facts, goals and policies for translating a vision into a physical development pattern. Inject long-range considerations into short-range actions that promote a future development pattern that is livable, socially just, economically viable and environmentally compatible. Represents the “big picture” of a community that is related to the trends and regional interests in which the local government is located.
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What is Sustainability? Sustainable Development Sustainable development is growth that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The goal is to seek sustainable land use patterns that strike an appropriate balance among equity, economic, environmental, and livability values. values
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Sustainable Planning Approach
A long-term perspective A holistic outlook Acceptance of limits A focus on place Active involvement in problem-solving
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Sustainability……….………….Livability Livability focuses on everyday place making, which involves the design of public space (streets, sidewalks and parks) to encourage civic engagement. This promotes a mix of building types that enhance accessibility and accommodate a diversity of activities. Livability also encompasses preservation of historic structures to promote sense of place. 3/10/2011
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Rational Planning Model
Environmental Review Process
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Our Planning Area
Block Groups 5101-1 & 5102-3
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Existing Conditions 1. 2.
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Collect, collate and analyze reference data. Track current conditions and trends about the area, assess compliance with federal and state policies. Incorporate population, housing, transportation, economy and infrastructure issues to determine alternative scenarios of land use.
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Discuss the Existing Conditions • • • • •
Strengths Weaknesses Issues Needs Expectations
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Population and Economy
Alec Young & Yilu Zhang University of Akron
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Source: U.S. Census
• The “Magic City” was built on manufacturing jobs, working-class housing a walking distance away, and its many amenities included; “schools, churches, an opera house, banks, telephones, banks, library, a fire station, and clubs & lodges.” – City of Barberton • Growth ends and the population begins to decline during the 1960s. March 10, 2011
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Sources: U.S. Census
• Barberton and the State of Ohio have followed the population trends of the Nation. • However, Barberton has experienced population decline. March 10, 2011
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Source: U.S. Census
• With all other factors held at constant, Barberton’s population is predicted to decline to 25,000 by 2020 and continue its steady decline into 2030. • The exponential trend line was used due to the continual declining slope of the population. • The trend line R-Square coefficient is 0.91; the closer to 1 the better the prediction. March 10, 2011
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What is Causing the Decline?
Source: U.S. Census
• One of the reasons is the decline of the Manufacturing industry. • Professional occupations, especially in the health field, have become the dominant industry. March 10, 2011
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Sources: U.S. Census
• Barberton is a microcosm of what has occurred in the State and of the Nation. • Bureau of Labor Statistics estimate 1.2 million manufacturing jobs will be gone by 2018.
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Forecasting Barberton’s Population: Negative Scenario
• Babcock & Wilcox leaves by 2020 and 2000 people are left unemployed • 4720 people are affected (2.36 persons per household) and left the city • 2020 Census reports a -17.6% loss of population, the worst since the 1900s • Similar to the exponential trend line projection from past performance
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Forecasting Barberton’s Population: Better Scenario • The city implements sustainability strategies to improve the quality of life for its residents. • The city connects with current businesses, creates an attractive business climate, and encourages 21st Century manufacturing. • Federal and State funding improves the city’s housing and transportation infrastructure. • The city implements strategies to attract young professionals. • The population increases by 1.8% and reaches 28,000 by 2020 (this is like adding 200 new jobs with 2.36 persons per household).
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Create an Attractive Business Climate Advantages of Big Firms: • • • •
Provide the most private sector jobs Better chances of surviving over longer periods of time Higher wages and better benefits More job security
Advantages of Small Firms (less than 20 employees): • • • • •
Provides technical and financial assistance to larger companies And helps bring them up to speed in the latest technologies Assist with youth employment Supports minority entrepreneurship More connected with the community
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Manufacturing in the 21st Century Locally supporting Babcock & Wilcox
Horsholm, Denmark Source: Elisabeth Rosenthal, NY Times, 4/12/2010 •Plants that convert trash into heat and electricity •Toxic fumes are filtered before entering atmosphere •“It reduced the country’s energy costs and reliance on oil and gas…diminishing the use of landfills and cutting carbon dioxide emissions.” •“There are only 87 trash-burning power plants in the United States, a country of more than 300 million people, and almost all were built at least 15 years ago.” •Who can supply the boilers to burn the trash? •Babcock & Wilcox won a $70 million contract to supply a trash boiler in Sweden. March 10, 2011
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Manufacturing in the 21st Century Internationally, can a 1st world country compete w/ 3rd world labor?
• Germany and Japan, by implementing new technologies with their workforce, have a robust manufacturing industry with high wages and trade surpluses! • German federal government began subsidizing PV (solar cells) installation in homes in 1991. • “… about 40,000 people are now employed in the PV industry in Germany alone.” – Worldwatch Institute, 2011 • PV manufacturing is expected to grow by 17.2% to more than $9 billion - VLSI Research March 10, 2011
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Freiburg, Germany •Energy policy to use new technology and renewable energy, not fossil fuels, to realize an ecologicallyoriented energy supply. •A city resolution to reduce CO2 emissions to 25% below 1992 level by 2010.
House in New Jersey with solar panels
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Strengths and Weaknesses of the Two Block Groups
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Block Group Population Projections with Ratio-Share Methodology
• The smaller the area, the less reliable predictions and forecasting becomes. • We correlate the loss of the city’s population to the two Block Groups based on its share of the population size:
Barberton lost 1,075 people from 2000 to 2009, the population of Block Group 5101-1 is 5% of the city, therefore it is estimated 5101-1 lost 54 people by 2009 (2010 Census information for Block Groups has not been released yet). March 10, 2011
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Source: U.S. Census
• Barberton’s highest percentage is in Sales and Office. • Both Block Groups has the highest in Production, Transportation, Material Moving. March 10, 2011
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Young and Old in 2000
• Both Block Groups have a younger population than the city as a whole. March 10, 2011
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• Block Group 5101-1 is lagging behind in adults with a High School education.
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• BG 5101-1 is $6403 LESS THAN the city • BG 5102-3 is $1383 MORE THAN the city March 10, 2011
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Census 2000
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Census 2000
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Summary • • • •
Barberton’s population is declining Manufacturing has been replaced by Professional, Health, & Education Policies to create an attractive business climate Encourage and support 21st Century manufacturing o Babcock & Wilcox is doing so in Europe o Germany with the largest share of solar cell energy production
Strengths and Weaknesses on the Two Block Groups • Both Block Groups have a younger population • Block Group 5101-1: o 59% High School graduation rate o Median Household Income is $6403 LESS THAN the city’s MHI o Over 300 people are below the poverty level • Block Group 5102-3: o Comparable High School graduation rate o Median Household Income is $1383 MORE THAN the city’s MHI
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Environmental Components & Open Space Considerations
Tom Koritansky, Alex Miller University of Akron March 10, 2011
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Land Cover Classifications based on size of building footprints and measurements of impervious surfaces. Majority of land cover is medium intensity development. Heaviest development in southern tier at Magic City Plaza. Corridor of open space between Rockwell and Wooster Rd. following railroad. March 10, 2011
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Soil Suitability Overall few limitations, soil is well drained and non-hydric. Building for most development is not limited except is areas already indentified as open space (slope restrictions). Paths and trails are not limited by soil. Gully behind Rockwell site lends itself to be continued open space. (slope restrictions)
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Slope Restrictions Few slope restrictions on development. High slope area between Wooster and Coventry Roads (1). Eastern edge of Rockwell site has too much slope to develop, ideal for open space (2). Open space near Merryweather Foam
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Impervious Surfaces Impervious surfaces increase storm water runoff, decrease water quality and increase downstream flooding risks. Opportunities for improvement:
Reduce impervious surfaces in Magic City Plaza by using green storm water infrastructure (1). Maintain the area of natural pervious surface east of the Rockwell site (2). Integrate green storm water practices at new development sites to maintain, if not reduce, percentage of impervious surface cover at current levels.
Ultimately can lead to decreased infrastructure costs and improve the character of the neighborhood.
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Street Trees Provides a buffer between roadway and residences Narrows the visual corridor Improves character and aesthetics of a neighborhood Helps to hold storm water and reduce runoff Sweet Gum Trees in the “Great Lakes “ Area
Barberton has many well established street trees Planting more now will increase future neighborhood outlook Potential to expand tree lawns along Norton Ave. fronting the Rockwell Property Creative choices can change neighborhood appearance Managed Urban Forest Example
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Fruit trees, Flowering Trees, Hardwoods
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Proximity to Parks (With Facilities) No parks with facilities are found within neighborhood Open space proximity in our neighborhood is comparable to proximity citywide Opportunities for expanding open space exist: Rockwell site, railroad corridor, linkages to towpath
Citywide Proximity to Parks Within 1/8 mile Within 1/4 mile More than 1/4 mile Totals
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Neighborhood Proximity to Parks
Acres Percent of Total 1107 19% 1462 24% 3341 57% 5910
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Within 1/8 mile Within 1/4 mile More than 1/4 mile Totals
Acres Percent of Total 60 21% 97 33% 133 46% 290
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Future Visions 1. Developable Site
•Suitable Characteristics: •Appropriate soils for building site development •Unrestricting Slopes •Property already partially impervious •Property currently unused Possibilities: •Mixed-Use Development •Development to accentuate school system Considerations: •Utilize green storm water practices to minimize impervious surfaces •Develop tree lawns and utilize urban forestry management to maintain trees
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Future Visions 2. Open Space Linkage
•Suitable Characteristics: •Suitable soils for recreational uses •Slopes are higher and more restrictive to development •Impervious surfaces are the lowest in the neighborhood •Property currently vacant Possibilities: •Develop a shaded, passiverecreational park •Expand open space corridor along unused rail line to establish a connection to the Towpath beyond Merryweather Foam Considerations: •Expanding an open space corridor throughout the neighborhood (and beyond) will provide a close linkage between Lake Anna, Decker Park, and the BCF Sports Complex.
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Future Visions 3. Reduce Impervious Surfaces at Magic City Plaza
•Suitable Characteristics: •Plaza parking lot has the highest area and percentage of impervious surface •Large area to utilize many green storm water practices. Possibilities: •Permeable concrete •Permeable pavers at crossings •Bio-retention •Tree lawn along Wooster Rd. Considerations: •Magic City is a highly trafficked area •Utilize practices that will not reduce parking availability to the point of overcrowding •Identify area where permeable materials could be used •Identify if capacity will be a limiting factor for bio-retention
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Land Use Systems
Michael Harris & Caylen Payne University of Akron March 10, 2011
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Elements of Land Use Existing and planned land uses Zoning and other regulatory overlays Remote sensing images and data Land ownership, improvements, and taxation/valuation information Real Estate Market data – closed transactions March 10, 2011
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Residential Information All data presented represents study area only. Data researched from 2000 U.S. Census.
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Market Value Trends Closed Real Estate Transactions for the last 10 years within study area.
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Market Value Trends Note: Real Estate Cycles are typically a 10 year cycle.
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Market Value Trends Graph shows market lag starting in the beginning of early 2007.
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Data Analysis Land use dominated by single family detached housing, and medium industrial zoning. Rockwell site and other possible development areas represent a large proportion of total acreage. Declining property values forecasted, and below average property values for the region overall. Overall the physical condition of improved properties is average to good. Some minimal segments are fair, however, properties appear to be maintained.
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Ideas and Possibilities Update existing zoning regulations and develop a smart code style that combines land use with zoning ordinances. Effective & insightful codes enable future growth to occur in designated areas and with desirable sustainability aspects. Key areas such as Rockwell, and other underutilized open-space areas will play a large role in future development possibilities. Continue razing older dwellings beyond their economic life and enticing the market with incentives for quality new construction – possibly combining parcels for multi-family uses. Continued improvement in school ratings will also increase demand for dwellings and increase property values over time. March 10, 2011
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Antoine Buie & Clayton Davis University of Akron March 10, 2011
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Preview Discuss Traffic Statistics Provide Visualization for any Transportation and/or Infrastructure Problems Discuss Current Public Transportation Situation Set the Stage for Possible Improvements
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Avg. Daily Traffic Counts between 20072009 Wooster Rd. = 11,925 in 2007. Norton Ave. = 5,270 in 2009. 4th St. = 4,780 in 2009 Hopocan Ave. = 4,510 in 2007
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Road Types
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Hazardous Intersections
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Hazardous Roadway Section Wooster Rd. from Wooster Rd. W. to Hopocan Ave. Ranked 31st out of 134 bad sections of roadway in AMATS area. 9,150 vehicles 19 crashes from 2007-2009 4 entrances to Magic City Plaza with only 2 lights.
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Public Transportation 2 Akron Metro Routes Service Barberton Route 8 (Green)– Kenmore/Barberton 283,466 Passengers in 2007 Route 14 (Brown)– Euclid/Barberton Express 266,434 Passengers in 2007
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Modes of Transportation
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Infrastructure
Underground lines are at least 50 years old. New lines installed on Norton Ave. The system is aging, but currently functional. March 10, 2011
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Infrastructure Roads are in need of resurfacing.
Lack of funding.
Need for sidewalk repairs.
Along Wooster Rd. Create a more pedestrian friendly area.
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Review Neighborhood does not have an unreasonable amount of traffic. Major crash areas appear to be isolated to a few intersections/road sections. Public Transportation is available, but could possibly use some re-routing. Infrastructure is beginning to show it’s age and could use some immediate attention.
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Livability & Design
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Neighborhood Level The basic building block of cities. Planning and design at the neighborhood scale affects our daily lives. Where individual development projects occur. Where design of land use, streets, blocks and open space takes place.
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Local Government Private developers Non-profit builders Community
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10 Design Principles for Designing a Small Community – Anton Nelessen 1. Human Scale 2. Ecological Responsibility 3. Pedestrianism 4. Open Space 5. Core 6. Streetscapes 7. Variation 8. Mixed and Multiple Uses 9. Design Vocabulary 10. Maintenance
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Humanism (Principle 1) Human Scale Proportions and Perception
Acknowledges the relationship between the dimensions of the human body and the proportion of space which people use, (materials, colors, details).
Semi-public and private spaces Mix of housing and people Sense of community
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Ecological Responsibility (Principle 2) Sustainable Balance Development Suitability Indigenous Vegetation Framing and Vistas Solar and other green technology Community infrastructure Phasing Walking and bicycling
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Pedestrianism (Principle 3) 1. 2. 3. 4.
41 acres – 750 feet or the distance people will walk from their car to a store, job, etc... 162 acres – 1,500 feet or 5-minute walk which defines a neighborhood, a village or core. 230 acres – 2,500 feet; pedestrian will walk 5-minutes beyond core if there is a secure and pleasant pedestrian realm. 500 acres – 2,640 feet or 10 minute walk. This is the distance between a home and school, store, etc... Transit links that expand pedestrianism Network of walkways Continuity Curb radius and crosswalks Sidewalk width, edges, lighting Bicycle Paths
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Open Space (Principle 4) Private spaces Rear Yard Front Yard Public Spaces Active and Passive Recreation Parkway Community Greens and Commons Peripheral Spaces Contiguous Open Space
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Core (Principle 5) Retail Jobs Civic and Social Facilities Transit Housing
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Streetscape (Principle 6) Street Layout Network of Streets Form of Streets Streetscape Elements Proportions of the Streetscape Setback Line Street Types
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Variation (Principle 7)
Lot Width Lot Depth Flag Lots Block Size Build-to Lines Housing Types
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Mixed and Multiple Uses (Principle 8) Mixed-use Buildings Housing Mix Locating larger uses
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Design Vocabulary (Principle 9) Massing and Style Roof Types and Materials Façade Treatments and Materials Doors Windows Porches, Covered Patios Trim Chimneys Other Design Elements Street lighting, signs
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Maintenance (Principle 10) Government Entities Property Associations Zoning
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