OHIO CITY NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN GUIDELINES STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING #2 JANUARY 23, 2019
TONIGHT’S CONVERSATIONS SCHEDULE UPDATE – LISTEN & ADAPT
PROCESS INTENTION – EDUCATE & EMPOWER COMMITTEES – CONNECT & DIRECT COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE – MANY VOICES & THEMES AFFORDABILITY & DENSITY – COMPARE & DEFINE WORK SESSION – VALUE STATEMENT & WORKING DEFINITION
REPORT OUT – SHARE & COMMENT NEXT STEPS – COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE #2 (1/30/2019)
FRANKLIN CIRCLE HISTORIC GUIDELINES NEW DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
ZONING UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS
OUTREACH STRATEGY RESIDENTS NEED CROSS-SECTION
• LONG-TIME • NEW • OWNERS • RENTERS
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
STEERING COMMITTEE STAKEHOLDERS • INSTITUTIONS: CMHA, CLEVELAND CLINIC, ST. IGNATIUS • BUSINESS OWNERS & OPERATORS: CROSS-SECTION OF COMMUNITY • DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY: BUILDERS, LANDLORDS, ETC.
FOCUS GROUP CONVERSATIONS
PRIMARY OUTREACH
CITY OF CLEVELAND • PLANNING COMMISSION • BOARD OF ZONING • ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FORMAL REVIEWS
OUR FIRST MEETING
PIVOT & SLOW DOWN
CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT The goal should be to get to the point of cocreation with the local neighborhood.
Citizen Control
Degrees of Citizen Power
Delegated Power Partnership Placation
Too often, the community is informed of its issues & needs, rather than being asked what those issues and needs are‌
Degrees of Tokenism
Consultation Informing Therapy
Degrees of Non-Participation
Manipulation 6
Value Stream: Planning Department Process 1.0 Understand Community Needs
2.0 Planning
3.0 Regulation
4.0 Advocacy
Key Activities
Key Activities
Key Activities
Key Activities
• Conduct research and analysis
• Engage community (inform & listen)
• Develop design concepts
• Ensure plans meet regulatory & design guidelines
• Conduct community education / outreach
• Consult with stakeholders (CDC’s, City departments, Council members, other organizations)
• Prepare / update plans (including Citywide Plan)
• Maintain & Update zoning codes • Designate Landmark status
• Advocate for plans & regulations • Facilitate implementation of plans and regulations 7
OVERALL PROJECT SCHEDULE
PLANNING
ENGAGEMENT
MILESTONES & ANTICIPATED COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MARCH
Kick Off Meeting
Steering Committee & Community Meeting (12/6)
Steering Committee & Community Meeting (1/31)
SubCommittees & Focus Groups
Steering Committee & Community Meeting (3/6)
S
S
Existing Guidelines Analysis
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Stakeholder Interviews & Research
S
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Project Re-Focus & Process Adapt
Case Studies, Research, Process Review
S
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Sub-Committee Report out, reviews, work sessions
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
Sub-Committees & Focus Groups, City of Cleveland
Steering Committee & Community Meeting (TBD)
SubCommittees & Focus Groups, City of Cleveland
Final Steering Committee & Community Meeting (TBD)
S Initial recommendations as directed by SubCommittees
Steering Committee Meeting Community Meeting / Presentation
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Test ideas & Initial Recommendations
S Refine
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Report Draft / Finalize
COMMITTEES 1. HISTORIC GUIDELINES OUTLINE, TOPICS, DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS 2. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINALIZE DEFINITION, STRATEGIES, ETC. 3. TRANSPORTATION / MOBILITY CIRCULATION, PARKING, AMENITIES
COMMUNITY MEETING #1 SUMMARY & FEEDBACK
December 6, 2018 at Franklin Circle Church 118 Community Members in attendance
COMMUNITY PRIORITIES TOP NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTICS
Neighborhood Diversity Shopping, Restaurants, Entertainment, etc. Neighborhood Character Sense of Community Affordable Housing Access to Public Transportation Safety Parks and Green Space Proximity to Downtown Well-rounded Neighborhood Mixture of Housing Types Proximity to Lake Historic Assets Supportive Services Ability to Age in Place Educational Options Highway Access
STATIONS 1 - 3
OHIO CITY STICKER BOARDS “I live in Ohio City because…” Walkability Ohio City’s central location People and Neighbors Sense of Community and social services Diversity Ohio City’s historic character
“My favorite place in Ohio City is…” West Side Market Carnegie West Library ‘My House’ Bop Stop Phoenix Coffee Edgewater Park
“When I brag about Ohio City, I talk about…” Walkability People and Neighbors Dining Sense of Community and social services Diversity West Side Market Ohio City’s central location
STATION 4
OBSERVATIONS
NEIGHBORHOOD OUTLOOK “What will keep you in Ohio City for 5 years?”
Housing Options
Neighborhood Character
Transit & Mobility
“What will keep you in Ohio City for 15 years?”
Retail & Dining
Neighborhood Character
Housing Options
“What will keep you in Ohio City for 30 years?” Neighborhood Character
Housing Options
Public Services
Central location Vibrant local businesses Caring and close-knit community Neighborhood’s historical and architectural character
Declining diversity Expensive dining & retail Safety of walking/ biking paths Rise in property taxes
Mixture of housing typologies Availability of affordable housing Parking for residents
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT
MIXTURE OF PRICE
HOUSING OPTIONS
HOW IS AFFORDABILITY DEFINED AMONGST ORGANIZATIONS? HUD - U.S. DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT “In general, housing for which the occupant(s) is paying no more than 30 percent of his/ her income for gross housing costs, including utilities. Please note that some jurisdictions may define affordable housing base on other, locally determined criteria, and that this definition is intended solely as an approximate guideline or general rule of thumb.” ULI - URBAN LAND INSTITUTE “Non-market-rate, i.e., subsidized housing available only to citizens meeting certain legally defined criteria – primarily associated with income. Because of the cost of capital plus the high costs of land and construction in many areas, housing prices are higher than lower-income individuals can afford to pay. Therefore, a public and/or private source must provide a subsidy to make housing affordable to this population.”
STRONG TOWNS.ORG Strong Towns differentiates between these two definitions of affordable housing by defining them as Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing and Subsidized Affordable Housing, respectively.
OHIO CITY HOUSING IN COMPARISON According to the 2016 US Census, Ohio City’s Median Income is $41,694 (Census Tract 1036.02). Utilizing the 30-percent-of-income standard, affordable housing in Ohio City would lie somewhere equal to or less than $12,500 for yearly gross housing costs (rent and utilities). MONTHLY HOUSING EXPENSES =
$1,042 $1,042
According to the 2016 US Census, Cleveland’s Median Income is $27,551. Utilizing the 30percent-of-income standard, affordable housing in Cleveland would lie somewhere equal to or less than $8,200 for yearly gross housing costs (rent and utilities). MONTHLY HOUSING EXPENSES =
$689 $689
According to the 2016 US Census, Cuyahoga County’s Median Income is $46,601. Utilizing the 30-percent-of-income standard, affordable housing in Cuyahoga County would lie somewhere equal to or less than $14,000 for yearly gross housing costs (rent and utilities). MONTHLY HOUSING EXPENSES =
$1,165 $1,165
WHAT IS AN APPROPRIATE WAY TO DEFINE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR OHIO CITY? IS THE 30-PERCENT-OF-INCOME STANDARD AN APPROPRIATE GOAL?
DENSITY
WALKABILITY
TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SHORT NORTH, COLUMBUS
SHADYSIDE, PITTSBURGH
CASE STUDY
SHADYSIDE, PITTSBURGH
Where boutiques, shops and galleries mingle with national retailers in a neighborhood of tree-lined streets, historic homes, hip events and delicious restaurants. This East End neighborhood includes beautifully restored Victorian mansions alongside modern homes and condos with three major corridors – Ellsworth Avenue, Walnut Street and S. Highland Avenue – and is conveniently located about six miles from Downtown.
CASE STUDY
SHADYSIDE, PITTSBURGH
Walnut Street A small commercial corridor comprised of both local businesses and national retailers. Development consists of adaptive reuse and historic renovation of existing buildings along street as well as small infill projects. The street is narrow and small scale but still maintains a consistent storefront, making it ideal for pedestrians and community events.
Ellsworth & S. Highland Avenues With larger streets and a more diverse environment, Ellsworth and S. Highland Avenues are home to small business, large retailers, corporate offices and residential development. The built environment is more varied along these corridors, with adaptive reuse and renovation projects living alongside infill development and new construction.
S. HIGHLAND AVE
S. HIGHLAND AVE
ELLSWORTH AVE
ELLSWORTH AVE
HOW IS DENSITY DEFINED AMONGST ORGANIZATIONS? HUD- U.S. DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Density: “The average number of dwelling units or persons per gross acre of land, usually expressed in units per acre, excluding any area of a street bordering the outside perimeter of a development site.”
ULI- URBAN LAND INSTITUTE Density: “In real estate, building bigger or taller buildings on a given amount of land increases the project’s density. For example, if your block is 80,000 square feet, a one-story building covering only 20,000 square feet of ground is less dense that a one-story building covering all 80,000 square feet. Similarly, a one-story building covering 20,000 square feet is less dense that a ten-story building covering 20,000 square feet.” These definitions give us an understanding of objective density – a statistical indicator providing population, housing, employment figures, etc. for a given surface of land. This statistic does not help us understand an area’s perceived density – how an individual experiences density on a physical and psychological level. Measurements of objective density do not consider context and make it difficult to make a subjective statement about density – i.e. whether a given area has high density or low density.
PERCEIVED DENSITY IN OHIO CITY
MEDIUM DENSITY – MAIN AVENUES
HIGH DENSITY – MAJOR THOROUGHFARES
LOW DENSITY – RESIDENTIAL STREETS
WHAT IS AN APPROPRIATE WAY TO DEFINE DENSITY FOR OHIO CITY? WHERE AND HOW DO WE CONSIDER DENSITY AMONGST DIFFERENT AREAS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD?
ZONING
Easy to build under current code
Clark Ave Difficult to build under current code
The spectrum of built form Auto-centric
Contemporary Suburban
Walkable
Mid-Century Strip Centers
Contemporary Design Standard in Lakewood
Contemporary Design with Minimized Parking
Traditional Urban
Typical retail area under normal conditions Streetscape Improvements: Lighting, trees, awnings, and crosswalks
Build up instead of out
Higher Density, Mixed-Use, Pedestrian Friendly District: Promoting activity, employment, convenience, and a sense of safety
BUILDING ON STRENGTHS
GROUP DISCUSSIONS: DEFINE THE FOLLOWING FOR OHIO CITY TO BE SHARED AT THE NEXT COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE :
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
DENSITY
THANK YOU
REPORT OUT: PLEASE SHARE YOUR GROUP’S VALUE STATEMENT PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR COMMITTEES WHAT OTHER TOPICS WOULD YOU LIKE US TO COVER AT THE NEXT MEETING? (ZONING TERMS / PROCESS, ETC.?) NEXT PUBLIC MEETING: JANUARY 30TH URBAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL