Casper, Wyoming Downtown Strategic Plan Crandall Arambula
Plan Purpose Create a ‗Vision‘: a plan with uses and features Identify the essential amenities, features, facilities, and businesses Prescribe the location and order that they should be developed Create a ‗Road Map‘ : identify implementing strategies, actions and milestones to foster growth and prosperity Identify investments needed and in what sequence Identify implementation obstacles to be changed or eliminated Identify opportunities for public/private partnerships in the downtown
Project Area
Meeting Purpose Inform you about the planning process Obtain your thinking on issues that need to be addressed
Answer your questions
Response Sheet
Planning Process
Process and Schedule
1
See the Possibilities (Starting)
2
Build the Vision (Designing)
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Feb Mar Apr May
Analysis of Existing Conditions Kick-off Meeting with City Staff Stakeholder Meetings Community Meeting Summary of Existing Conditions
Develop Workshop Materials City Staff Meeting On-Site Workshop Prepare Refined Concept Materials (Added) City Staff Meeting/ On- Site Work Shop (Added)
3 Create the Road Map (Implementing) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Prepare Final Presentation Materials City Staff Meeting Final Presentation City Council Presentation Workshop Summary
Jun
Process and Schedule
1 2
Feb Mar Apr May
Jun
See the Possibilities (Starting) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Analysis of Existing Conditions Kick-off Meeting with City Staff Stakeholder Meetings Community Meeting Summary of Existing Conditions
1
Feb 22
Build the Vision (Designing) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Develop Workshop Materials City Staff Meeting On-Site Workshop Prepare Refined Concept Materials (Added) City Staff Meeting/ On- Site Work Shop (Added)
April 3
2 May 8
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3 Create the Road Map (Implementing) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Prepare Final Presentation Materials City Staff Meeting Final Presentation City Council Presentation Workshop Summary
June 5
3
Our Project Team
Organization Chart
Our Town - Portland London‘s Economist Magazine – ―Where it works‖ Columnist David Broder – ―Portland is a pioneer.‖
The Brookings Institution – It‘s ―way ahead of other places.‖ Former Albuquerque Mayor David Rusk – ―There is a depth and solidarity to downtown Portland that compels confidence in its future.‖
Representative Projects Downtown Revitalization Master Plans
Fairbanks, AK Oak Park, IL Portland, OR Missoula, MT Whitefish, MT Lincoln, NE Santa Fe, NM Knoxville, TN Racine, WI Vancouver, WA Woodinville, WA Springfield, OR Albany, OR
Middleford Commons Development Strategy, Medford, OR Public Catalyst
Private Investment
$ 10 Million
$ 145 Million
Downtown Revitalization Strategy, Springfield, OR Public Catalyst
Private Investment
$ 4 Million
$ 81 Million
Orenco Station TOD, Hillsboro, OR 2000 Community/Town Plan, Merit Award: Gold Nugget Investment Awards Public Catalyst Private Ahwanee Award Transit 1999 Oriented Development
$ 1 Million
$ 700 Million
1998 Master Planned Community of the Year, National Association of Home Builders Directed Projected while at FFA Architects
Downtown Revitalization Strategy, Racine, WI Public Catalyst
Private Investment
Racine Downtown Development Plan, Million Phase 2 $ 5 Million $ 600
Lloyd District Framework Plan, Portland, OR Public Catalyst
Private Investment
$ 10 million
$ 1 Billion
Your Downtown
Urban Renewal Area
Durbin St
Center St
David St
Central Business Zoning District
Downtown Development Authority 2nd St Area
Old Yellowstone District (West Central Corridor)
Existing Districts & Areas
Durbin St
Center St
David St
Riverfront Mixed-Use
Corridor Mixed-Use 2nd St
Old Yellowstone District (West Central Corridor)
Neighborhood Mixed-Use
Existing Plans
Key Downtown Issues
Retail, Retail, Retail Conference Center Memorable Public Gathering Spaces Downtown Housing Connections to Existing Neighborhoods
Retail Fundamentals CRANDALL ARAMBULA PC
Good
Configuration
Disciplined
Retail
Pedestrian Crossings Safe & Special
Fair
Poor
Retail Fundamentals CRANDALL ARAMBULA PC
Good
Configuration
Disciplined
Casper Downtown Retail
Pedestrian Crossings Safe & Special
Fair
Poor
Retail Strategy for Downtown Portland
Downtown Retail Strategy, Whitefish, Montana
Grocery Store Fundamentals CRANDALL ARAMBULA PC
Good
Location Central
Grocery Store
Access Convenient
Fair
Poor
Broad Selection
Range of Price
20,000 SF Grocery- Single Use
50,000 SF Grocery Store- Housing Above
Shopper Parking Fundamentals CRANDALL ARAMBULA PC
Good
Location Strategic
Retail Parking Structure
Ground Floor Active
Fair
Poor
Retail Hot Spot
Parking Structure
Downtown Revitalization Strategy – Missoula, MT
Key Downtown Issues
Retail, Retail, Retail Conference Center Memorable Public Gathering Spaces Downtown Housing Connections to Existing Neighborhoods
Conference Center Fundamentals CRANDALL ARAMBULA PC
Good
Location Central
Conference Center
Parking Substantial
Fair
Poor
Convention Center
Wingspread Conference Center – Guest House, Racine, WI
Conference Activities
Hotel Fundamentals CRANDALL ARAMBULA PC
Good
Location Central
Hotel
Retail & Restaurant Adjacent
Fair
Poor
Key Downtown Issues
Retail, Retail, Retail Conference Center Memorable Public Gathering Spaces Downtown Housing Connections to Existing Neighborhoods
Plaza Fundamentals CRANDALL ARAMBULA PC
Location Central Crossroads
Plaza
Function Flexible
Good
Fair
Poor
Projects for Public Spaces - September 2004
The World‘s Best Squares and Plazas 1) Piazza del Campo
Sienna, Italy
2) Piazza San Marco
Venice, Italy
3) Campo Santa Margherita
Venice, Italy
4) Pioneer Courthouse Square
Portland, OR
Before
Parking Structure 1970
After
Pioneer Courthouse Square Today
Pioneer Courthouse Square– Portland, Oregon
Downtown Racine – Monument Square
Key Downtown Issues
Retail, Retail, Retail Conference Center Memorable Public Gathering Spaces Downtown Housing Connections to Existing Neighborhoods
Park Fundamentals CRANDALL ARAMBULA PC
Location In City Center
Park
Function Flexible
Good
Fair
Poor
Portland Park Blocks
Lake Michigan
Main Street
Racine, Wisconsin- Before
Lake Michigan
Racine, Wisconsin- Park Block Concept
Racine Park Blocks
Racine Park Blocks
Key Downtown Issues
It‘s Your Plan A Shared Vision Retail, Retail, Retail Conference Center Memorable Public Gathering Spaces Downtown Housing Connections to Existing Neighborhoods
Housing Fundamentals CRANDALL ARAMBULA PC
Good
Location Central
Housing
Incomes All Levels
Fair
Poor
Great Rental Apartments
Great Townhomes
Key Downtown Issues
It‘s Your Plan A Shared Vision Retail, Retail, Retail Conference Center Memorable Public Gathering Spaces Downtown Housing Connections to Existing Neighborhoods
Complete Streets Fundamentals CRANDALL ARAMBULA PC
Pedestrians The Priority
Complete Street
Transit Provided
Good
Fair
Poor
Complete Streets = Complete Downtowns
Incomplete Streets = Incomplete Downtowns
Pedestrians
Autos
Bicycles
Transit
Complete Streets—Designed for the most vulnerable
Types of Cyclists 35-40% Target
7%
60% Capable but Cautious
Strong, Fearless, Enthused & Confident
33% No Way No How
Protected Bikeways
Protected Bikeways
Pedestrianfriendly wide sidewalks Protected Bikeway
Curbside Parking
Protected Bikeway- Missoula, Montana
Pedestrianfriendly wide sidewalks Protected Bikeway Curbside Parking
Travel Lanes
Complete Street Protected Bikeway—Missoula, Montana
‗Last Mile‘ Protected Bikeways
Complete Streets Framework (Draft)
Existing 14th Street - Looking North from P Street
Proposed 14th Street Concept- Looking North from P Street
Next Steps
Process and Schedule
1 2
Feb Mar Apr May
See the Possibilities (Starting) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Analysis of Existing Conditions Kick-off Meeting with City Staff Stakeholder Meetings Community Meeting Summary of Existing Conditions
1
Feb 22
Build the Vision (Designing) 1) 2) 3)
Develop Workshop Materials City Staff Meeting On-Site Workshop
3 Create the Road Map (Implementing) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Prepare Final Presentation Materials City Staff Meeting Final Presentation City Council Presentation Workshop Summary
April 3
2
Jun
Discussion
Response Sheet
Casper, Wyoming Downtown Strategic Plan Crandall Arambula