1 INTRODUCTION
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ANALYSIS SKETCH: AVENUE M
51
HOUSING STANDARDS
2
NEIGHBORHOOD OVERVIEW
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ANALYSIS SKETCH: 25TH STREET
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OVERALL PLAN
3
PURPOSE AND MISSION
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ANALYSIS SKETCH: RECYCLING CENTER
53
NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITY
4
PLANNING BACKGROUND
54
LIGHTING PLAN
5
THE STORY
29 CONCEPT & PLANNING 30
CONCEPT PLAN
55
LIGHTING ZONES
6
THE WHAT
31
MAJOR THOROUGHFARE
56 RECOMMENDATIONS
7
THE WHY
RECOMMENDATIONS
57
ACTION PLAN
8
THE HOW
32
AVENUE H
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ACTION PLAN & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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AVENUE M
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CAPITAL PROJECTS MAP
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25TH STREET
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WATER LINES EXHIBIT
61
WASTEWATER LINES EXHIBIT
9 COMMUNITY INPUT & BACKGROUND 10
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
35
AVENUE G
11
DEMOGRAPHIC TAKEAWAYS
36
5TH STREET
12
EVENT PHOTOS
37
9TH STREET
13
SURVEY RESULTS
38
ALLEY TYPES
14
SURVEY TAKEAWAYS
39
ALLEY INVENTORY
15 INVENTORY & ANALYSIS
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ALLEY RECOMMENDATIONS
16
REGIONAL MAP
41
ALLEY CONNECTION
17
PLAN AREA MAP
42
ENHANCEMENT FOCUS MAP
18
PHOTO INVENTORY
43
RESIDENTIAL INFILL
19
FUTURE LAND USE & MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN 44
JONES PARK INTERFACE
20 ZONING
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AVENUE G AND AVENUE H
21
EXISTING PROPERTY CONDITIONS
46
AVENUE H SKETCH
22
SIDEWALK ANALYSIS
47
AVENUE G SKETCH
23
OPPORTUNITIES & CONSTRAINTS
48
31ST STREET UNDERPASS
24
ADJACENT PROJECTS
49
AVENUE M STREET ENVIRONMENT
25
ANALYSIS SKETCH: AVENUE G
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R.O.W. REDUCTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
MIDTOWN
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Midtown
The Midtown Neighborhood is located in the heart of Temple and is one the community’s original developments. Because of this long history, the neighborhood contains some of Temple’s most iconic landmarks. The Santa Fe Clinic, which served as one of the first locations for Scott & White Hospital, is one of those icons and is a beautiful reminder of Temple’s medical roots. The Gober Party House, Barclay Mansion and St. Mary’s Catholic Church are also some of the area’s most beautiful historic features. The Midtown Neighborhood not only stands in the heart of Temple, but also embodies the heart of our citizens. Almost all of the social service agencies that serve the homeless and less fortunate are located within this district. Every day, scores of volunteers from throughout the community descend upon this district to lend a helping hand. The sense of togetherness and love is inspiring. The close knit-network of agencies has become a defining part of this district.
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NEIGHBORHOOD OVERVIEW
PURPOSE
The City of Temple is dedicated to fostering cohesive, distinct, vibrant, safe and attractive neighborhoods, where citizens take pride and are engaged with their community. These objectives will be accomplished through the work of the City’s neighborhood team. Through a process of collaboration and communication, the City’s Neighborhood Team will strive to 317 ensure continued improvements to Temple’s neighborhoods, as well as access to a wide variety of housing types that are safe, accessible and affordable.
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TEXAS
Bellaire Garden
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Northwest Hills
NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING
Historic
Jackson Park
Central I-35 Midtown Temple Heights
TEXAS
Silo Crestview
Birdcreek
MISSION
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TEAM
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Ferguson Park
Midtown
n aw dl W oo
East Downs
Downtown
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Working alongside residents in each neighborhood, our mission is to identify neighborhood concerns, values, vision and goals. Through this process, the City will develop long-range plans for each Neighborhood Planning District to include: • City Capital Improvement Projects • Private Investment & Economic Development Opportunities • Community Development Block Grant Projects A strong emphasis will be placed on improving the quality of life in each neighborhood while increasing access to affordable housing.
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PURPOSE AND MISSION
MIDTOWN
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PLANNING BACKGROUND The Midtown Neighborhood is one of 18 planning districts within the City of Temple. Each district plan has a similar planning process that is intended to complement the City’s Comprehensive Plan with a more focused effort at the neighborhood level. This plan looks at the existing conditions and engages residents to derive genuine information and direction from the neighborhood. While using the best practices for planning, the results of each plan define specific recommendations that are unique to each district.
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PLANNING BACKGROUND
The Story
MIDTOWN
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MIDTOWN IS... NEGLECTED THREATENED ACTIVE ATTAINABLE The Midtown Neighborhood has many vacant businesses and misused common spaces throughout the neighborhood. Through public improvements, these areas could be activated and ready for reinvestment.
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THE WHAT
Many of the homes in the Midtown Neighborhood have fallen into disrepair. These sub-standard homes are properties that lack proper maintenance and exhibit cluttered and unkempt yards. However, many of these homes are well structured and could be easily cleaned up.
This neighborhood has an abundance of people walking along the streets and utilizing parks. However, the Midtown Neighborhood is still lacking in vibrancy.
The Midtown Neighborhood is close to the downtown area and has strong connections in and out of the neighborhood. This neighborhood is at the core of the city, nestled between TMED and Downtown. These connections create the potential for the Midtown Neighborhood to be a sustainable and livable community.
SAFETY
IMAGE & PERCEPTIONS
LIVABILITY
HISTORY
NEIGHBORHOOD DELINEATION THE WHY
MIDTOWN
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STABILIZATION • Improve desirability of the neighborhood as a place to live, in turn increasing home ownership rates. • Strengthen future vision for the neighborhood through delineation of focus areas in the neighborhood that correlate with land use character. • Encourage private sector investment in the neighborhood as a means to strengthen building stock.
INVIGORATE • Increase activity levels so that there is a higher presence of passive surveillance, i.e. eyes on the street. • Make Jones Park a model neighborhood park by improving programming and safety. • Activate plan area collector streets to encourage pedestrian presence and neighborhood commerce.
BEAUTIFICATION • Reduce derelict structures and other nuisance related concerns to encourage upkeep of plan area properties. • Capitalize on existing street trees to make plan area streets a neighborhood asset. Streets should be designed so that sidewalks and front yards are unobstructed with parking. • Create a sense of place through unique assets for the neighborhood.
CHOICE
• Strengthen existing single-family housing stock in the southern portion of the plan area by encouraging rehabilitation and maintaining desirable architectural features. • Improve northern boundary of the plan area through infill. Encourage multi-storied development that buffers rail yard and increases housing choice.
STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS This planning effort is intended to compliment the focus areas and initiatives laid forth in Temple By Design, the 2020 Comprehensive Master Plan. The strategic considerations identified above highlight key features of the plan area that are intended to help guide unique recommendations for the Midtown Neighborhood. These resulting recommendations will be compiled into an Action Plan which include references to the specific Comprehensive Plan Initiatives they are intending to help realize. This planning effort includes a public engagement and visioning process to determine recommendations which ultimately lead to a series of corresponding capital improvement projects. 8
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THE HOW
Community Input & Background MIDTOWN
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Population Breakdown by Age Cohort
Median Age
Total Population of Census Block Groups
Midtown Census Block Groups
2,526
Block Group 2, Census Tract 207.02 Block Group 6, Census Tract 210
85 years+
Block Group 2, Census Tract 210
80 to 84 years
Plan Area Boundary
75 to 79 years treet
70 to 74 years
3rd S
t Stree 25th
t Stree
26.1
Median Age
65 to 69 years 60 to 64 years
Block Group 2 Census Tract 207.02
55 to 59 years
31st
50 to 54 years 45 to 49 years
Aven u
Block Group 6 Census Tract 210
Block Group 2, Census Tract 207.02
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40 to 44 years
Aven u
eH
35 to 39 years
Block Group 6, Census Tract 210
29.9
Median Age
30 to 34 years
Block Group 2 Census Tract 210
25 to 29 years 20 to 24 years
Block Group 2, Census Tract 210
15 to 19 years Aven u
10 to 14 years
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5 to 9 years Under 5 years
500’
0
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE A look into the demographics helps to frame the characteristics of the plan area’s population. This information is used to guide recommendations for policies and changes to the built environment. This information is derived from the American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year for Block Groups 2 and 6, Census Tract 210, and Block Group 2, Census Tract 207.02, Bell County Texas. Although these demographic geographies don’t exactly align with the plan area boundary, using the fully intact number from the ACS helps tell the full story of the plan area.
50
100
279
People 5 Years Old or Younger
150
200
250
300
236
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DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Median Age
350
Average Household Size
People 65 Years Old or Older
3.5
BG 2, CT 207.02
2.5
BG 6, CT 210
2.6
BG 2, CT 210
10
29.2
2.9
People per Household Combined
Housing Rent vs. Own
Race and Ethnicity 0.9%
1.3% 5.2%
Vehicles Per Household
Own
White Black
Lo
Two or more races
Asian
Some other race
34% Hispanic
70.6% Rent
Educational Attainment
19.2 %
17.0 %
25.8%
33.1%
Less Than High School
High School/GED
17.6%
11.7%
Some College/ Associates
Bachelors or Higher
Means of Transportation to Work
9.6%
Employment in the field of Information were not reported.
1 Vehicle
1980 to 1989 1970 to 1979
16.3%
1%
Bicycle, Motorcycle, Other
Wholesale Trade Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities Other Services
7%
Walk or Work Public Administration Finance, Insurance, and Real from Home Estate Agriculture
1960 to 1969 1950 to 1959 1940 to 1949 1939 or earlier 0
9.9%
Manufacturing
1990 to 1999
18.6%
1.0%
Retail Trade Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodations, and Food Service Educational Services, Healthcare, and Social Assistance Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, and Waste Management Construction
No Vehicles
3 or more
Employment of Residents by Industry
10.1%
2010 to 2013 2000 to 2009
2 Vehicles
67.4%
2.1% 3.3% 4.8% 4.8% 2.5%
16.3%
2014 or later
51.3%
13.9%
29.4%
25.3%
Years Homes Built
1%
Transit
91%
Car/Truck
Financial Characteristics Block Group 2, Census Tract 207.02
$29,028 Median Household Income
35%
Households Below Poverty Line
50
Financial Characteristics Block Group 6, Census Tract 210
$30,000 Median Household Income
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150
200
Financial Characteristics Block Group 2, Census Tract 210
$29,888 Median Household Income
17%
Households Below Poverty Line
14%
Households Below Poverty Line
DEMOGRAPHIC TAKEAWAYS The following are a few summary conclusions derived from reviewing the demographics withing the plan area: • Very high rental population • Predominate mode of transportation for areas residents is auto-centric • High number of residents without a high school education • Substantially diverse neighborhood population makeup • High percentage of households without vehicles makes provisions for other means of transportation and connectivity important to the plan area residents • Significant majority of plan area housing is over 50 years in age • Median household income is below City of Temple median household income of $52,226 for same time frame. • Tract 207.02 has a higher number of people per household and a lower household income, creating a higher number of residents below the poverty line DEMOGRAPHIC TAKEAWAYS
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
DOOR-TO-DOOR Q&A 1. What is one thing you want to change about your neighborhood?
patrol
Clean
Drugs
Lighting
streets
Trash
Stop
Speed
watch
The planning process for the Midtown Neighborhood was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Neighborhood Planning Team was challenged to develop alternative community engagement methods so that crucial feedback could still be gathered from the residents. The City Staff conducted a door-to-door survey effort to engage plan area residents and inform them about the planning effort. As part of that initial outreach the residents were asked to respond to three prompts. The results of the door-todoor outreach are highlighted to the right. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Judy Morales led volunteers to help visit with residents about neighborhood planning and collected many of these responses.
mps
Better
Traffic
police
Lights Sidewalks street people Homeless alleys
2. What is one thing you want to preserve about your neighborhood?
Historic houses people
homes
Culture old
focused
preserved
neighbors
Quiet
cleaned
fixed
Trees
Brownstone
Streets
Brick
3. How do you see your neighborhood in 15 years?
Parks
community
Hopefully
people
Need
Cleaner
Neighbors
together
hold
apart
fall
watching
store
EVENT PHOTOS
Better
houses
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Hope North
arent
playgrounds
good
homes
ONLINE SURVEY RESULTS What is the biggest asset of your neighborhood?
Church
School
Location
Character Close
quiet
house
neighbors
St.Marys
Nice
0
How often do you have a friendly talk/contact with your neighbors?
10%
drug Safety
Everyday
Once a week
A few times a month A few times a year Never
0
33
5
2
Not Safe
Somewhat Safe
Safe
Everyday Once a week
31%
How often do you visit downtown?
A few times a month A few times a year Never
Never
%
33
Few Times Few Times a Year a Month
Every Week
Everyday
0 How safe do you feel in you neighborhood? Not
Somewhat
Safe
How often do you visit Jones Park? Never
Few Times Few Times
23
Gardening
16
Too Many Rental Units
11
Dog Walking
14
Affordability
5
Bird-watching
12
Barriers to Homeownership
2
Bicycling
8
Housing Variety
2
Not Enough Rental Units
1
10
15
20
22
Theft/Robbery
20
Drug/Alcohol Use
19
Fighting/Violence
9
Loud Parties
9
Gang Activities
4
Unsupervised Juveniles
4
15
20
Every
Everyday
5
5
10
15
20
25
What transportation/pedestrian improvement would you like to see in your neighborhood?
Speeding
10
0
25
0
What are the Code Compliance issues that affect your neighborhood?
How safe do you feel in you neighborhood?
4%
2%
2
%
31%
traffic speeding
Housing Conditions
Which of the following are safety issues within your neighborhood?
4%
streets people
pride
homes
2%
20
5
How often do you have a friendly talk/contact with your neighbors?
10%
Walking/Running
Block Parties/Neighborhood Events 3
If you could change one thing about your neighborhood, what would it be?
clean
What are the most significant housing issues facing your neighborhood?
What leisure activities do you enjoy in your neighborhood?
Trails/Sidewalks
25
Street Lights
16
Curb and Gutter
13
Bike Lanes Landscaping
9 9
Directional Signage
8
ADA Accessiblity
7
Bus Stops
7
5
10
15
20
25
What is your wish list for the neighborhood?
Sidewalk Condition
24
Neighborhood Grocery
16
Tall Grass / Weeds
17
Restaurants
9
Litter
16
Retail
6
Junk Vehicles
13
Drug Store/ Pharmacy
4
Illegal Dumping
13
Hair Salon/ Spa
3
Vacant Buildings
12
Childcare
3
Fence Condition
9
Laundromat
Graffiti
2
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10
15
20
25
Medical Offices 0
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15
20 MIDTOWN
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a Year
a Month
0
Week
How often do you visit Jones Park? How often do you visit Jones Park?
PERFORMANCE VS IMPORTANCE
The performance versus importance assessment matrix asks survey respondents about their views on the City’s performance in provision of facilities and/or services, as well as the importance of those same facilities and/or services. These responses are plotted against each other to provide a measurement and suggested prioritization for planning efforts, by showing the results in conjunction with the target line (the point where importance and performance meet).
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Never Never
Few Times Few Times a Year a Month
Performance vs Importance Assessment Matrix Possible Overkill
Every Week
Everyday
Everyday
be desired for Jones park? Enhanced Lighting
Keep It Up
Enhanced Lighting
36
More Picnic Shade Structures
19
More Picnic Shade Structures
9 10
8
11 4 13 5 3 8 12 2
7
Performance
Every Week
6
14
1 0
7 6
0
5
5
11
Horseshoe or Washer Horseshoe or Washer Pits Pits
11
11
Improve Basketball CourtCourt Improve Basketball
8
8
Increase TreeTree Plantings Increase Plantings
6
6
40
40
10
15
20
15
25
20
30
25
35
30
35
20
25
30
35
40
Develop Signature Park Facilities
24
Develop New Neighborhood Parks
19
Expand Trail System Connectivity
15 8
Develop Community Parks with Amenities 7 Focus on Water Recreation
4
Focus on addition of Athletic Facilities
3
19 11
15
Develop Large Indoor Sports Facility
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Covered Playground Covered Playground
10
10
In regard to the City's park system development, which of the following actions are important to you?
What of the following improvements would What of thebe following would desiredimprovements for Jones park?
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0
5
10
15
20
25
In regard to the City's park system development, In regard to the City's park development, which of the following actions aresystem important to you?
PUBLIC SURVEY TAKEAWAYS
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which of the following actions are important to you?
Develop Park Facilities The following areSignature a few summary conclusions24 derived from reviewing the online survey responses:
24 Develop New Neighborhood Parks 19 • A majority of survey respondents actively talk with their Develop Neighborhood 19neighbors routinely. Expand TrailNew System Connectivity Parks 15neighborhood, • Survey respondents feel somewhat safe in the with speeding and theft and robbery being the most pressing concerns. Expand Trail System Connectivity 15 8 Develop Large Indoor Sports Facility • Walking/running is the most common leisure activity for survey respondents. Develop Community Parks with Amenities 7compliance 8 issue, as well as trails and sidewalks being the most desired Develop Large Indoor Sports Facility • Sidewalk conditions is the most pressing code improvement. Focus on Water Recreation 4 Develop Community Parks with Amenities 7 • Survey respondents strongly feel that housing conditions is the most significant housing issue facing the neighborhood. on addition of Athletic Facilities 3 Park. Survey respondents identified enhanced lighting as the most • VeryFocus few survey respondents visit Jones Focus on Waterroutinely Recreation 4 important improvement to Jones Park. 0 5 10 15 20 Facilities 25 Focus on addition of Athletic • The performance versus importance assessment matrix 3 identifies sidewalks, street conditions, and street trees/ beautification as the three facilities and/or services needing the most attention. Water and sewer utilities were the closest facilities and/or 0 5 services 10 to the target 15 line. 20 25 Develop Signature Park Facilities
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10
1 Public Safety 2 Code Enforcement
6 Sidewalks 7 Street Conditions
11 Stormwater Utilities
3 Animal Control 4 Parks/Open Space
8 Vehicle Traffic Control
13 Land Use Makeup
9 Water Utilities
14 Street Trees/
5 Trails
10 Sewer Utilities
Beautification
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SURVEY TAKEAWAYS
12 Development Standards
Inventory & Analysis
MIDTOWN
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Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Park
3
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Regional Map
us di Ra Kennedy-Powell Elementary
Temple Heights Neighborhood Central District
Walker Park Lamar Middle School Miller Park
Downtown District Silo Neighborhood TMED Medical Institution
Woodbridge Park
Optimist Park
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Existing Major Entry/Exit
Ada
Little Bluestem Park
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Parks & Open Space
Temple High School
3rd St
Major Retail / Grocery
31st St
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Education Institution
2
Nettles Park
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Wildflower Country Club
Jackson Park
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Sammons Park
1
Western Hills Elementary
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HEB
Downtown District
Central District
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TEXAS
Bird Creek Crossing
35
Dickson Head Start
Whistlestop Park
ius Rad ile M
Santa Fe Plaza
Stre et
Montessori School Travis Middle School
Adam
s Ave
Jeff Hamilton Park
St. Mary’s Catholic School
31st
Cater Elementary
Wheatley Alternative Education Center
Neighborhood
Hodge Park
Hector P Garcia Elementary
Ferguson Park
Santa Fe Market Trail
Jones Park Baylor Scott and White - Temple Santa Fe Clinic Midtown
Temple Heights Neighborhood
Scott Elementary
Temple Downtown Core
Baker Field
Silo Neighborhood
James Wilson Park
Draughon Park Meredith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy
Aven u
eH
Bonham Middle School
TMED
Jaycee Park
Kiwanis Park
1st S tree
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Scott and White Park
nue
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
Tarrant Park
Thornton Elementary
Temple College
Baylor Scott and White Clinic Market Place Shopping Center
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REGIONAL MAP
HK D Temple Mall
Central Texas Veterans Healthcare
odge
n Lo
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This exhibit provides a regional context for the plan area as well as important destinations such as schools, grocery, and parks & open space.
Plan Area Boundary
BNSF Railyard
Central District
Central District Temple Heights Neighborhood Downtown District
This exhibit shows the plan area boundaries and important points of interest.
Downtown District
Avenue D
Silo Neighborhood TMED
Avenue E
Avenue F
Gober Party House
Bell County Community Supervision
Baylor Scott and White - Temple Santa Fe Clinic
Avenue G
Jones Park Avenue H
Avenue I
Temple Heights Neighborhood
St. Mary’s Avenue J Catholic School
Veterans Memorial Dr.
3rd Street
Avenue K
5th Street
7th Street
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
17th Street
19th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Silo Neighborhood
Avenue L
Avenue M 0’ 100’ 200’
400’
TMED PLAN AREA MAP
MIDTOWN
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03
02
Photo Inventory xx
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07
08
09
10
11
Avenue D
Avenue E
08
Avenue F
Bell County Community Supervision
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Gober Party House
05
BNSF Railyard
Photo View Callout
07
04
Avenue G 01
05
03 Jones Park
Avenue H
02 Avenue I
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
PHOTO INVENTORY
3rd Street
Avenue K
5th Street
7th Street
06
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
17th Street
19th Street
21st Street
04
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
10
Veterans Memorial Dr.
St. Mary’s Avenue J Catholic School
Avenue L
Avenue M
The images displayed on the right are taken from the Midtown Neighborhood plan area. These images assist in providing context to the character of the neighborhood’s built environment. Images were selected to show neighborhood assets, concerns, opportunities, conditions, etc. 18
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PHOTO INVENTORY
This exhibit shows the Future Land Use Plan and Major Thoroughfare Plan for the Midtown Neighborhood from the 2020 Comprehensive Plan.
MTP Class & Future Land Use Major Arterial
BNSF Railyard
Minor Arterial Neighborhood Collector
Avenue D
Urban Residential Downtown Transition Park and Open Space
Avenue E
TMED Neighborhood Connector Trail Thoroughfare Connector Trail
Avenue F
Gober Party House
Bell County Community Supervision
Baylor Scott and White - Temple Santa Fe Clinic
Avenue G
Jones Park Avenue H
Avenue I
3rd Street
5th Street
7th Street
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
17th Street
19th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
St. Mary’s Catholic School St. Mary’s Catholic Church Avenue K
Veterans Memorial Dr.
Avenue J
Avenue L
Avenue M 0’ 100’ 200’
400’
FUTURE LAND USE & MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN
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Zoning District Single-Family 2 (SF-2)
Two Family (2F)
Single-Family 3 (SF-3)
Multi-Family 1 (MF-1)
Manufactured Home (MH)
Multi-Family 2 (MF-2)
Office-1 (O-1)
Neighborhood Service (NS)
Office-2 (O-2)
Commercial (C)
General Retail (GR)
Light Industrial (LI)
General Urban Zone (T4)
Heavy Industrial (HI)
This exhibit shows the location and breakdown for the Midtown Neighborhood zoning.
BNSF Railyard Avenue D
Avenue E
Avenue F
Bell County Community Supervision
Baylor Scott and White - Temple Santa Fe Clinic
Gober Party House
Avenue G
Jones Park Avenue H
Avenue I
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3rd Street
Avenue K
5th Street
7th Street
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
17th Street
19th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
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31st Street
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Veterans Memorial Dr.
St. Mary’s Avenue J Catholic School
Avenue L
Avenue M 0’ 100’ 200’
400’
Property Conditions
BNSF Railyard
Vacant Parcel
This exhibit shows the conditions of properties in the neighborhood and provides an overview of residential structure health.
Commercial Parcel Educational Institution
Avenue D
Religious Institution
A = Great Shape B = Minor Cosmetic Repair Needed C = Major Cosmetic Repair and/or Minor Structural Repair Needed D = Major Structural Repair Needed F = Structural Repair Needed Beyond the Worth of the Property and/or Dangerous Structure
Rental Property Duplex Property
Parcel Rating:
Avenue E
A-Rated Parcel
For examples of property conditions ratings see Appendix, Property Conditions
B-Rated Parcel C-Rated Parcel D-Rated Parcel
Avenue F
F-Rated Parcel
Gober Party House
Bell County Community Supervision
Baylor Scott and White - Temple Santa Fe Clinic
Avenue G
Jones Park Avenue H
Avenue I
3rd Street
Avenue K
5th Street
7th Street
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
17th Street
19th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Veterans Memorial Dr.
St. Mary’s Avenue J Catholic School
Avenue L
Avenue M 0’ 100’ 200’
400’
EXISTING PROPERTY CONDITIONS
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This exhibit shows the existing pedestrian infrastructure and how it currently serves the Midtown Neighborhood properties.
Sidewalk Conditions Sidewalk Condition
BNSF Railyard
Excellent (Brand New) Very Good (Like New)
Avenue D
Good (Very Minor) Fair (Minor) Poor (Extensive) Very Poor (Very Extensive) Future Sidewalk
Avenue E
Parcel Next to Sidewalk Parcel 1 Block to Sidewalk (400’)
Avenue F
Gober Party House
Bell County Community Supervision
Baylor Scott and White - Temple Santa Fe Clinic
Avenue G
Jones Park Avenue H
Avenue I
Avenue J
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3rd Street
5th Street
7th Street
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
17th Street
19th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
Avenue K
Veterans Memorial Dr.
St. Mary’s Catholic School St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Avenue L
Avenue M
400’
SIDEWALK ANALYSIS
Opportunities and Constraints Parks/ Open Space
This exhibit highlights specific opportunities and constraints that are found within the Midtown Neighborhood.
BNSF Railyard
0’ 100’ 200’
400’
Educational Institution
Avenue D
Utility Easement Alley Primary Neighborhood Entry
Avenue E
Integrate pedestrian crossing over railroad Unused parking lot and guest house Screen/ buffer recycling facility
Gober Party House
Avenue F
New street tree program
Baylor Scott and White - Temple Santa Fe Clinic
Churches Touching Lives for Christ
Jones Park
Improve building facade and parking lot
The Salvation Army Men’s Shelter
Create walkable street
Improve park safety
New street tree program
Activate corner with services/ retail
Grace Temple Ministries
Buffer solid waste storage area
Feed My Sheep The Well Day Center for Women
Bell County Community Supervision Avenue G
The Ramona Courtyard The Salvation Army McLane Center of Hope
Busy Road
Avenue H
Improve pedestrian faclities
Avenue I
Reduce sidewalk setback distance
Minimize curb cuts along corridor
Firefighter training area to be removed
St. Mary’s Avenue J Catholic School
Review curb cuts as part of access management
Connect to 25th Street trail
Possible bike route to downtown
Veterans Memorial Dr.
3rd Street
Avenue K
5th Street
7th Street
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
17th Street
19th Street
Improve sidewalks to school
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
Street trees along 25th Street
Avenue L
Avenue M
Utilize TMED standards along Avenue M
OPPORTUNITIES & CONSTRAINTS
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Downtown District
31st Street Road Improvements
Downtown City Center
Avenue C Road Improvements
1st Street Road Improvements
Central Adams Corridor Masterplan
Childrens MLK Festival Santa Fe Museum Farmers Grounds Depot Market
Santa Fe Plaza
3rd Street Pedestrian Enhancements
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Central District
ue G
Aven
ue H
Aven
Veterans Memorial Road Improvements
The Salvation Army
31st Street Pedestrian Bridge
Baylor Scott and White - Temple Santa Fe Clinic
Jones Park
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St. Marys Catholic School
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ADJACENT PROJECTS
Travis Middle School
Scott and White Park
Completed Projects Pedestrian Improvements Roadway Improvements
AFTER
SUPPLEMENTAL IMAGES
BNSF Railyard
Avenue D
BEFORE
Avenue E
Avenue F Scott and White Temple Santa Fe Hospital
Avenue G Jones Park
Avenue H
Avenue I
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School
Veterans Memorial Dr.
Avenue J
5th Street
3rd Street
9th Street
7th Street
13th Street
11th Street
15th Street
17th Street
21st Street
19th Street
23rd Street
27th Street
25th Street
29th Street
31st Street
Avenue K
Avenue G Overall Takeaways: The addition of on-street parking, street trees, and safe crosswalks will create a more• Pavers delineate location of on-street parking pedestrian-friendly environment along Avenue G and improve walkability. • Expanded sidewalks allow for increased walkability • Street trees are evenly spaced along the corridor
Location Map ANALYSIS SKETCH: AVENUE G
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BEFORE
AFTER BNSF Railyard
SUPPLEMENTAL IMAGES
Avenue D
Avenue E
Avenue F Scott and White Temple Santa Fe Hospital
Avenue G Jones Park
Avenue H
Avenue I
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School
Veterans Memorial Dr.
Avenue J
5th Street
3rd Street
9th Street
7th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
19th Street
17th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
Avenue K
Avenue M As the southern-most street of the plan area, Avenue M can help better delineate the Midtown neighborhood. Re-orienting the buildings toward to the street and the addition of sidewalks and street trees can help create a better edge for this neighborhood.
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ANALYSIS SKETCH: AVENUE M
Overall Takeaways: • Sidewalk additions will be needed for much of the corridor • Street trees and landscaping should follow TMED standards • Landscape buffer between the street and sidewalk creates a more friendly pedestrian environment • Future buildings should be oriented towards Avenue M rather than other local streets
AFTER
BEFORE
SUPPLEMENTAL IMAGES
BNSF Railyard
Avenue D
Avenue E
Avenue F Scott and White Temple Santa Fe Hospital
Avenue G Jones Park
Avenue H
Avenue I
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School
Veterans Memorial Dr.
Avenue J
5th Street
3rd Street
9th Street
7th Street
13th Street
11th Street
15th Street
17th Street
21st Street
19th Street
23rd Street
27th Street
25th Street
29th Street
31st Street
Avenue K
Overall Takeaways: 25th Street 25th Street north of Avenue H is lined by the Baylor Scott and White Santa Fe Clinic • Streetscape additions will help soften hard commercial edge and commercial properties. This street is one of two connections into the Central • Lane reduction would provide better on-street parking opportunities and District. It has relatively low traffic considering its 4-lane capacity. This section of 25th encourage neighborhood focus Street provides an opportunity to strengthen the connection to the Central District • Pedestrian improvements are important to improve accessibility and activity and improve its overall feel. levels in this portion of the plan area
Location Map ANALYSIS SKETCH: 25TH STREET
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AFTER
BNSF Railyard
BEFORE
Avenue D
Avenue E
Avenue F Scott and White Temple Santa Fe Hospital
Avenue G Jones Park
Avenue H
Avenue I
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School
Veterans Memorial Dr.
Avenue J
5th Street
3rd Street
9th Street
7th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
19th Street
17th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
Avenue K
Recycling Center The existing recycling center across the street from the Gober Party House can be screened using plants and privacy fencing. Creating a screen will reduce unwanted sights, smells, and sounds from the recycling center, overall encouraging a more pedestrian-friendly environment.
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ANALYSIS SKETCH: RECYCLING CENTER
SUPPLEMENTAL IMAGES SUPPLEMENTAL IMAGES
Overall Takeaways: • Expanded buffer area allows for increased planting space and improved aesthetic appearance • Enhance area lighting for safety and wayfinding • Evergreen plantings allow for better screening year-round
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Concept Diagram Neighborhood Mixed Use
This concept provides connectivity and land use guidance for the future Midtown Neighborhood.
BNSF Railyard
Commercial Edge Infill Buffering
Avenue D
Residential Stabilization Institutional Neighborhood Boundary Delineation
Avenue E
Enhanced Intersection Neighborhood Entry Bicycle Route Key Pedestrian Loop
Avenue F
Gober Party House
Bell County Community Supervision
Baylor Scott and White Temple Santa Fe Clinic
Avenue G
Jones Park Avenue H
Avenue I
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School
3rd Street
5th Street
7th Street
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
17th Street
19th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
Avenue K
Veterans Memorial Dr.
Avenue J
Avenue L
Avenue M 0’ 100’ 200’ 30
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CONCEPT PLAN
BNSF
This exhibit builds upon the direction of Temple’s Comprehensive Plan Railyard in refining the Major Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) to meet the needs of the Midtown Neighborhood.
MTP Recommendations MTP Classifications Major Arterial Minor Arterial
Avenue D
The following are the key takeaways: • Avenue G becomes a Neighborhood Collector • 25th Street is downgraded from a Minor Arterial to a Community Collector
Community Collector Neighborhood Collector Plan Designations
Avenue E
Priority Pedestrian Corridor
Avenue F
Gober Party House
Bell County Community Supervision
Baylor Scott and White - Temple Santa Fe Clinic
Avenue G
Jones Park Avenue H
Avenue I
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School
3rd Street
5th Street
7th Street
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
17th Street
19th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
Avenue K
Veterans Memorial Dr.
Avenue J
Avenue L
Avenue M 0’ 100’ 200’
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Avenue E
A-B
A-A
Avenue G
Veterans Memorial
19th Street
CHARACTER IMAGERY
25th Street
31st Street
Avenue H
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Jones Park 8’-0” Sidepath
Avenue H
5’-0” Planting Buffer
11’-0” Travel Lane
11’-0” Travel Lane
11’-0” Travel Lane
8’-0” Median
80’ Existing R.O.W.
11’-0” Travel Lane
5’-0” 5’-0” Planting Sidewalk Buffer
Section A-A
Key Characteristics: • Maintain high vehicular traffic flow • Increase consistency of trees along the corridor • Continuous travel lanes with designated turn lanes as needed • Maintain right-of-way to enhance landscape areas, street trees, and pedestrian environment • Consider enhanced pedestrian crossings at key intersections
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8’-0” Sidepath
AVENUE H
5’-0” Planting Buffer
11’-0” Travel Lane
11’-0” Travel Lane
Major Arterials The major arterials found in the plan area provide key vehicle routes for the whole of Temple. These streets should focus on maintaining good traffic flow and relying on access management principles to reduce conflict and improve safety. As a major arterial that cuts directly through the plan area, Avenue H is important to the overall image of the Midtown Neighborhood. Avenue H should balance vehicle travel demands while providing safe pedestrian crossings.
11’-0” Travel Lane
Existing R.O.W. Varies 64’-84’
11’-0” Travel Lane
5’-0” 5’-0” Planting Sidewalk Buffer
Avenue E
Avenue G
Veterans Memorial
19th Street
CHARACTER IMAGERY
25th Street
31st Street
Avenue H
Major Arterial Minor Arterial Community Collector Neighborhood Collector Priority Pedestrian Corridor
Avenue M Avenue M is the southern-most boundary of the Midtown Neighborhood. It is classified as a minor arterial and is fronted by both residential and commercial land uses. There are several issues affecting this corridor’s functionality, as well as health, safety and welfare concerns. These issues include, but are not limited to, undelineated ingress/egress points into parking lots, lack of sidewalks, inconsistent parking practices, and lack of pedestrian intersection enhancements. The proposed section addresses these issues to create a functional street with improved vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian access.
Safety Bollard
CL
TMED
Midtown 5'-0" 5'-0" Sidewalk Planting Strip
11’-0” Travel Lane
10’-0” Turn Lane
11’-0” Travel Lane
Existing 60’ R.O.W.
8'-0" Minimum 5'-0" 5'-0" 2-way Planting Sidewalk Cycle Track Strip
Key Characteristics: • Uses existing R.O.W. and current paving sections • Pedestrians and bicycles are separated • Vertical delineation of cycle track • Preferred 2’-3’ cycle track buffer where possible
AVENUE M
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Avenue E
Avenue G
Veterans Memorial
19th Street
CHARACTER IMAGERY
A-B
Avenue H
25th Street
31st Street
A-A
Major Arterial Minor Arterial Community Collector Neighborhood Collector Priority Pedestrian Corridor
CL
Scott & White Hospital
25th Street
5'-0" Sidewalk
12’-0” Planting Strip
8’-0” Parking
12’-0”
12’-0”
8’-0” Parking
Travel Lanes
5'-0" Planting Strip
10’-0” Sidepath
2'-0" 5'-0" Buffer Sidewalk
80’ Existing R.O.W.
Section A-A
CL
25th Street Section A-B
5'-0" Sidewalk
8’-0” Planting Strip
8’-0” Parking
12’-0” Travel Lane
12’-0” Travel Lane
80’ Existing R.O.W.
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25TH STREET
8’-0” Parking
8’-0” 5'-0" Planting Strip Sidewalk
25th Street 25th Street is a community collector that is intended to be a vibrant social corridor as a continuation of what is proposed in the Central District. The enhancements to 25th Street also include improvements to the railroad crossing that address pedestrian comfort and safety. As the street continues south, it transitions to more of a residential setting. This street provides key access for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The street will be an activity zone within the neighborhood and should have an increased focus on the pedestrian realm where the street environment interacts with adjacent commercial and residential land uses. Key Characteristics: • Enhance landscape buffer between parking and sidewalk for better pedestrian experience • Traffic calming measures, such as changes to paving material or addition of rumble strips, are appropriate at intersections • On-street parking on both sides of road • Maintain right-of-way to enhance landscape areas, street trees, and pedestrian environment • Extension of 25th Street Trail, which currently exists along 25th Street just south of Avenue M
Avenue E
A-B
Avenue H
Veterans Memorial
19th Street
CHARACTER IMAGERY
25th Street
31st Street
A-A
Avenue G
Major Arterial Minor Arterial Community Collector Neighborhood Collector Priority Pedestrian Corridor
CL
Avenue G Section A-A
6’-0” Sidewalk
6’-0” Planting Strip
8’-0” Parallel Parking
12’-0” Travel Lane
12’-0” Travel Lane
74’ Existing R.O.W. 64’ R.O.W. min.
8’-0” Parallel Parking
6’-0” Planting Strip
6’-0” Sidewalk
Key Characteristics: • Sidewalks on both sides of the street • Meander sidewalk to preserve trees • Streets should balance vehicle traffic demands and pedestrian safety • Furnishings and seating area are appropriate along commercial environments
CL
Avenue G Section A-B
8’-0” 5’ min. Sidewalk
20’-0” Angled Parking
12’-0” Travel Lane
Avenue G Avenue G is a neighborhood collector, which is a key route in and out of the neighborhood. Creating a comfortable pedestrian realm along these streets is important to encourage walkability within the neighborhood. Avenue G is a neighborhood commercial corridor. Because of this higher level of activity, slight variations from a typical neighborhood collector to improve the pedestrian environment are appropriate. Other neighborhood collector streets are not likely to have the same activity level as Avenue G. On those streets a reduced, a R.O.W. of 64’ is appropriate.
12’-0” Travel Lane
74’ Existing R.O.W. 64’ R.O.W. min.
8’-0” Parking Bulbout
8’-0” 5’ min. Planting Buffer
8’-0” 5’ min. Sidewalk
AVENUE G
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Avenue E
Avenue G
Veterans Memorial
19th Street
CHARACTER IMAGERY
25th Street
31st Street
Avenue H
Major Arterial Minor Arterial Community Collector Neighborhood Collector Priority Pedestrian Corridor
Bicycle Route 5th Street has a special designation as both a neighborhood collector and a bicycle route. The addition of street markings and signage will help to improve driver awareness of the bicyclist’s presence. While 5th Street does not have the ideal R.O.W. in certain locations, cyclists and vehicles can still effectively share the roadway.
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5'-0" Preferred Sidewalk
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5TH STREET
5'-0" Planting Strip Varies
12’-15’ Travel Lane
12’-15’ Travel Lane
35’-50' Existing R.O.W.
5'-0" 5'-0" Planting Preferred Sidewalk Strip Varies
Key Characteristics: • Visible street markings and signage as bicycle route • There should be no delineation of a designated bicycle lane • Bicyclist are free to fully travel within the street pavement and at a safe distance from parked vehicle door zones • Maintain right-of-way to preserve landscape areas, street trees, and pedestrian environment
Avenue E
Avenue G
Veterans Memorial
19th Street
CHARACTER IMAGERY
25th Street
31st Street
Avenue H
Major Arterial Minor Arterial Community Collector Neighborhood Collector Priority Pedestrian Corridor
Priority Pedestrian Corridor The streets designated as a priority pedestrian corridors focus largely on the pedestrian experience. Sidewalks should be implemented along these streets and traffic-calming measures are appropriate. 9th Street is an ideal street for this classification as it provides access to the St. Mary’s Catholic School. The concept of R.O.W. reduction can be used on local streets as well. This street configuration allows for cars to park in the driveway without blocking the sidewalk.
CL
R.O.W. Reduction
5’-0” Sidewalk
Varies 8’-0” Minimum
15’-0” Travel Lane
15’-0” Travel Lane
60’ Proposed R.O.W. (Reduced from 70+/-’)
Varies 8’-0” Minimum
5’-0” Sidewalk
R.O.W. Reduction
Key Characteristics: • Enhanced landscaping for pedestrian experience • Intersection should highlight pedestrian presence and increase visibility • Sidewalks on one side of the road should be considered a minimum standard • Meander sidewalks to preserve trees • Maintain continuous sidewalk on the same side throughout the street
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Alleys There is a significant presence of alleys within the Midtown Neighborhood, with most being unpaved corridors for utilities. The amount of vehicle access afforded by the alley varies block to block. The value and role alleys play within the character of a neighborhood are not always evident. The following highlights some of the key benefits of alleys and provides a guide for utilization.
Key Characteristics: • Utility Placement: In many circumstances, alleys are home to electric, gas, water, and sewer lines that provide services to individual lots. This consolidation reduces congestion of the right-of-way, giving priority to utility trunk lines, and limiting maintenance impacts on roadway traffic. Additionally, by placing utilities in the alley, it frees up more space for street tree growth both in the below-ground root zone and tree canopy. •
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Alley Breakdown Examining the composition of the Midtown Neighborhood’s alleys is important in determining the type of role they have in the built environment. This examination will help create an organizational framework for establishing recommendations for the plan area’s alleys. There is a total of 105 blocks in the plan area with a predominate north-south direction. The following graphs highlight particular alley characteristics. Existing Alley Takeaways The following bullets are key findings about the plan area’s alleys: • Alleys primarily serve residential development, Blocks with Alley however there are also several commercial corridors served by alleys 15% 85% • A large majority of the plan area utilizes alleys exclusively for trash pickup • Few alleys are utilized for rear parking access Blocks with AlleyAlley
15%
Improved Lot Access: Alleys that provide direct vehicular access to the rear of a property: provide more opportunities for parking, reduce street clutter while eliminating a need for front-yard driveways, and in turn diminish vehicular and pedestrian conflicts. This creates a significantly more comfortable pedestrian environment and a more continuous sidewalk network. On-street parking availability increases, allowing more comfortable accommodation of neighborhood visitors. Aesthetic Contributions: The impacts of improved lot access and utility access allow for an increase in aesthetic enhancements to the neighborhood character. Street trees grow unencumbered, reaching maturity faster, and absent the impact on their overall form. Eliminating garages from the front of the houses removes the banality of the garage door from the front facade and increases the overall architectural interest of the structure. The result is a neighborhood block where children run across uninterrupted front yards under the shade of large trees contributing to the long-term health and vitality of the neighborhood.
No Alley
ALLEY TYPES
Multi-family Residential When abutted by multifamily structures, alleys may provide direct access to individual parking stalls or to a driveway for a parking lot. Waste receptacles in the alley may require extra consideration for vehicle maneuvering and screening from nearby residential.
Neighborhood Commercial It is important for neighborhood commercial to maintain context-sensitive design by orienting the building to directly abut the street. If needed, parking should be in the rear of property directly off the alley or parking lot. Opportunities for shared parking between commercial properties can help assist in a more organized approach to meeting parking demand.
No Alley
Blocks with Alley by Use
15%
28%
15%
57%
No Alley Blocks with Alley by Use Commercial Residential
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Two-family Residential In instances of two-family or duplex residential structures, alleys are a preferred means to account for vehicular parking for each respective unit. Rear lot access provides expanded parking options alleviating competition over limited on-street parking opportunities.
Alley
28%
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85%
Single-family Residential Alleys that primarily support single-family residential provide local access for adjacent lots. Types of secondary vehicular access include utility provider’s maintenance vehicles and trash trucks.
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Photo Inventory Legend BNSF Railyard
Photo View Callout
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Avenue D
Utilized Alleys Under Utilized Alleys Closed Alleys
Avenue E
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Bell County Community Supervision
Baylor Scott and White - Temple Santa Fe Clinic
01 Jones Park
10
Avenue H
04
Avenue I
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School
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Avenue J
5th Street
7th Street
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
07
15th Street
17th Street
19th Street
21st Street
09
23rd Street
25th Street
Avenue K
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
03
Veterans Memorial Dr.
02
Avenue G
3rd Street
Gober Party House
Avenue F
Avenue L
Avenue M
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Alley Recommendations
Alley Recommendation Priority Paving
Midtown Neighborhood Alley Recommendations
Secondary Paving
The exhibit to the left shows recommendations for alley pavement conditions. The following provides an overview of recommendations for alleys found within the plan area:
Address Ownership/Access
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Gober Party House
The following provides an overview of recommendations for alleys found within the plan area:
BNSF Railyard
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Paved alleys located along 25th Street, 19th Street, and 5th Street will help create a more pedestrian-friendly environment. Providing paved alleys will allow for more continuous sidewalks uninterrupted by driveways and parking.
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Priority paving of alleys along Veterans Memorial and 31st Street provides improved access and fewer conflict points on these highly trafficked streets.
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Alleys that have been enclosed or encroached upon should formally resolve ownership and access issues. As there are utilities present in alleys and lack of clarity on rear property lines, questions, and concerns related to health, safety, and welfare issues are likely to occur.
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The remaining alleys that serve residential lots should address paving on an as-needed basis.
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All alleys along Avenue M should recommended for priority paving to improve rear lot access and reduce parking conflicts within the R.O.W.
Avenue D
Alleys located in the western portion of the plan area should be paved because of the location within a 2-family zoning district. These alleys will effectively see more traffic from higher density land uses and additionally help reduce demand for on-street parking.
Avenue E
Lots fronting 3rd Street do not have the ability for on-street parking and driveways present more conflict points along a heavily trafficked street. Out of necessity, the alleys for lots fronting 3rd Street should be paved.
Avenue F
Bell County Community Supervision
• Alleys that have been enclosed or encroached upon should and resolve ownership and access issues. As there are Baylor Scott formally White - Temple utilities present in alleys and lack of clarity on rear property lines, Santa Fe Clinic questions and concerns related to health, safety, and welfare Jones issues are likely to occur. Park • The remaining alleys that serve residential lots should address paving on an as needed basis. However, in the future if increased property values and /or an increased presence of accessory dwelling units, alley paving is highly encouraged.
Avenue G
Alley Regulatory Guidance
Avenue H
Zoning Districts ROW Avenue I
Barclay Mansion #2 St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School
Applicable in all zoning districts. 24’ max, 20’ min. for two way alley, 16’ for one-Way.
Pavement
Hardscape, whether concrete, asphalt, or vehicular paver is preferred surface. For low traffic residential alleys, crushed rock or gravel may be appropriate.
Max Height
Accessory buildings adjacent to alleys should be compatible with surrounding structures and not exceed the height of the primary structure or 2.5 stories, whichever is less.
Avenue J
Building Setback
All buildings should be setback a minimum of 15’ from side street , unless zoning setback is intended to be 0’ then consideration of sight triangles should
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ALLEY RECOMMENDATIONS
3rd Street
5th Street
7th Street
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
17th Street
19th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
Avenue K
Veterans Memorial Dr.
be observed.
Parking
Is allowed adjacent to alley provided the parking space meets the minimum size of 9’ by 18’ and is clear of alley ROW.
Waste Receptacles
For commercial properties, alley waste receptacles should be screened from view of adjacent residential properties.
Lighting
Lighting should be present near alley and street intersection. Driveways along alleys should be lit for both vehicular and crime safety precautions.
Landscaping
Trees with mature height of 25’ or less are preferred. .Placement should minimize interaction with overhead utilities. All adjacent shrubs and groundcovers should be maintained to limit impediment of alley traffic.
Avenue E
Avenue G
Veterans Memorial
19th Street
CHARACTER IMAGERY
25th Street
31st Street
Avenue H
Alley Sidepath
Across the nation, many cities are reinventing alleys to become more pedestrian friendly spaces. Alleys can be improved for walking or biking by being properly lit and planned for safety and comfort. Currently, 25th Street through the Midtown Neighborhood is not appropriate for extending the 25th Street sidepath because of the number of driveways along the corridor. Utilizing the alleys in the Midtown Neighborhood provides an opportunity to extend this path safely into TMED.
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The following are the key takeaways: •
Adding new pavement to an alley will increase its usability
•
Providing good lighting in an alley is imperative to maintaining a safe environment. Well-lit alleys can discourage crime while encouraging walkers and bikers
•
Identity and wayfinding signage can improve access and clarity for pedestrians
Trash Pickup and Rear Garage Access
5'-0" 10'-0" Concrete Paver Multi-use Ribbon Alley Path
5'-0" Concrete Ribbon
Trash Pickup and Rear Garage Access
20' Alley R.O.W.
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This exhibit is intended to provide land use priorities and direction for the built environment by assigning the types of enhancement that should define future investment.
Enhancement Focus Map Active Street
BNSF Railyard
Residential Growth
Avenue D
Neighborhood Conservation Edge Street Overlay
Avenue E
Avenue F
Gober Party House
Bell County Community Supervision
Baylor Scott and White - Temple Santa Fe Clinic
Avenue G
Jones Park Avenue H
Avenue I
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School
3rd Street
5th Street
7th Street
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
17th Street
19th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
Avenue K
Veterans Memorial Dr.
Avenue J
Avenue L
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Residential Growth
Avenue E
Wastewater Line Knob Creek Phase 5 Enhanced Drainage
Detached Single Family Units
01
Pedestrian Scale Street
02
Mixed-Use Development
03
Attached Single-Family Homes
04
Detached Single-Family Homes
04
Community Gardens
Avenue F
Neighborhood Services
Mixed-Use Development 03
02 Baylor Scott and White - Temple Santa Fe Clinic
Avenue G
Key Considerations:
Neighborhood Services. Continuing to provide neighborhood services along 25th Street as in the Central Neighborhood plan is key in activating this neighborhood.
Housing Choice. Creating more options for multi-family and single-family attached housing types would allow for more people to live and work in the plan area.
Height Transition. Using a step down approach, where buildings incrementally decrease in height, will ensure compatibility between the different housing types.
Jones Park. Expanding Jones Park and better integrating it into the neighborhood will improve safety through passive surveillance and increased use of this park.
17th Street
Attached SingleFamily Units
19th Street
Jones Park
21st Street
200’
23rd Street
0’ 50’ 100’
25th Street
01
Avenue H
Open Space. Address localized flooding through targeted green infrastructure in open space areas. Additionally, open space can be utilized for community gardens. Make sure to coordinate drainage facilities as not to inhibit sanitary sewer improvements.
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Residential Growth
Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-Use Development
Avenue G
Splashpad
23rd Street
Lawn Area
Basketball Court Improvements
19th Street
Improved Playground Attached SingleFamily Units
Avenue H
0’ 25’ 50’ Key Considerations:
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100’ Accessibility. Enhanced pedestrian crossings from adjacent streets will create a more usable and accessible park for neighborhood residents.
JONES PARK INTERFACE
Safety. Increasing overall activity near Jones Park is important to improving the park’s use and community ownership.
Park Expansion. Relocating homes and expanding the park to the east will allow for more amenity space and more homes to directly face the park.
Activity. Increased housing units, retail space, and park amenities will create an increase in park usage and activities.
Lighting. Improved lighting in Jones Park and the surrounding areas will allow for improved vision in the park and safe extended use for neighborhood residents.
Active Street Avenue H and G Visioning Infill Commercial Street Edge Existing Building Infill Residential
Avenue G
Avenue H
Key Considerations:
Parking. Increased on-street parking is provided along Avenue G. Additional parking should be provided off-street behind the buildings.
Commercial Street Edge. Orienting the buildings to face Avenue G and Avenue H creates a more interactive and engaging street environment.
Street Trees. Supplementing the existing street trees within the plan area will create a more uniform canopy and improve the pedestrian environment.
Intersection Enhancement. Intersections along Avenue G and Avenue H will have markings or pavers and signaling to calm traffic and create safer pedestrian access.
7th Street
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
200’
15th Street
0’ 50’ 100’
17th Street
Avenue I
Sidewalks. Creating wider, more continuous sidewalks along Avenue G and along the north side of Avenue H will improve walkability and comfort within the plan area.
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Active Street
Key Considerations:
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Adaptive Reuse. Existing buildings with unique neighborhood character should repurposed for retail or office space to improve sense of place.
AVENUE H SKETCH
Signage. Appropriately scaled signage highlights the street’s commercial presence while keeping in character with the neighborhood.
Streetscape. Providing landscaping and improved lighting along Avenue H will create a more cohesive feeling throughout the neighborhood. Street lighting should
Sidewalks. Implementing sidewalks on both sides of Avenue H will create a more walkable and pedestrian friendly environment.
Infill. Any new construction should use materials and colors that match the existing character of the corridor. Alleys should be used for parking access to minimize road disturbances.
Active Street
Key Considerations:
Parking. Narrowing the roadway in key areas creates an opportunity for additional parallel or angled parking along Avenue G. This configuration increases the ability to gather at key locations.
Intersections. Enhancing intersections by using pavers and signage improves pedestrian visibility and safety, as well as calms traffic and increases driver awareness.
Lighting. Enhanced lighting along Avenue G will improve safety and use of the street. Using different types of lighting such as string lights or street lights can also increase pedestrian interest.
Streetscape. Improved landscaping functions to support infill and adaptive reuse, as well as complements a more robust sidewalk system to create a pedestrian-friendly environment and an aesthetically appealing street.
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Active Street
BNSF Railyard
Avenue D
Avenue E
Avenue F Scott and White Temple Santa Fe Hospital
Avenue G Jones Park
Avenue H
Avenue I
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School
Veterans Memorial Dr.
Avenue J
5th Street
3rd Street
9th Street
7th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
19th Street
17th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
Avenue K
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31ST STREET UNDERPASS
Key Considerations:
Screening. Utilizing a combination of plants and fencing to screen the recycling center, and having clearly defined entry/exit points will improve pedestrian comfort and safety.
Lighting. Providing lighting along the sidewalk and underneath the bridge will improve both usability and safety of the area.
Sidewalks. Implementing sidewalks along Mama Dog Circle will improve the walkability of the plan area and increase pedestrian connectivity to other neighborhood districts.
Landscaping. Landscaping can be used as a buffer between 31st Street and the sidewalk. Using a mix of evergreen and perennial plantings will improve functionality year-round.
Neighborhood Conservation
treet
25th S
Sidepath Alley Bikepath
Shared Turn Lane
et
Av en
ue
rd
23
M
re St
2-way Cycle Track
Sidepath Ralph Wilson Youth Club and Travis Middle School
Key Considerations:
Access Management. Reduced driveways and curb cuts along Avenue M will create a safer and more cohesive street environment. Alley access should be used for both residential and commercial parking access.
Sidewalks. Implementing sidewalks on both sides of the street will increase connectivity between districts and promote walkability within the neighborhood.
Cycle Track. A 2-way cycle track on the south side of Avenue M allows for bike and pedestrian traffic to be separated, or merge into a shared use path in key locations.
Enhanced Intersection
Street Frontage. The overall proposed changes to Avenue M improve adjacent building interface, strengthen the pedestrian experience, increase safety, and contribute to unified sense of place. Additionally, the improved performance of the street environment allows for better harmony among the corridor’s differing land uses.
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Neighborhood Conservation Current Street Configuration
Current Street Configuration Many of the streets within the plan are have large R.O.W. distances and shallow front yards. This sets back the sidewalk a significant distance, up to 18 feet in some instances, from the actual street edge.
Setback
Street Configuration One of the issues affecting the ability to encourage the plan area’s desired residential character deals with the curb appeal of the blocks. The plan area is faced with a unique characteristic of having wide street right-of-way (R.O.W.) and small front yards. The image below highlights an example of this condition in the neighborhood. The illustration to the right highlights the current street configuration and a proposed street configuration. Concerning issues related to the current street configuration are identified, as well as how these issues are addressed with the proposed street configuration.
ROW/Front Property Line
Proposed Street Configuration
Summary The proposed street R.O.W reduction is not intended to negatively impact the desired character of tree lined streets with large lawn areas. The reduction maintains a healthy R.O.W distance to account for on-street parking and a comfortable planting strip for street trees. Increasing lot size, improving sidewalk condition/location, and providing more certainty from a regulatory standpoint will help encourage reinvestment into the neighborhood’s housing stock. The presence of alleys, which hold some of the supporting utilities, is complimentary to a R.O.W. reduction. R.O.W would be released to the adjacent property owner. This policy, which may seem simple at first, provides many unique challenges and is likely best accomplished through a block by block review at the individual street level. This block by block review and release of R.O.W. should correspond with street and utility reconstruction as to best utilize the City’s resources and man power.
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R.O.W. REDUCTION
ROW/Front Property Line
Setback
The above image of 21st Street embodies the characteristics of a typical neighborhood street located within the plan area.
CONCERNING ISSUES: • Nonconforming lots with houses located in the setback • Sidewalk location compromises residential privacy • Off-street parking blocks sidewalks • Infill duplex units locate off-street parking within the R.O.W. as opposed to completely within the lot • Ownership and maintenance confusion
Proposed Street Configuration The proposed street configuration suggests a reduction of the street’s R.O.W. to the distance identified for each street class on pages 33 and 34. Issues Addressed: • Removes many houses from being located in the building setback • Provides more space for off-street parking that won’t block the sidewalk • Moves sidewalk further from the house to improve residential privacy • Allows more room for the addition of porches or stoops • Protects existing trees by adjusting sidewalk location • Potential to increase lot size • Makes street condition more typical to the rest of Temple’s neighborhoods, creating more certainty for ownership and maintenance responsibilities • Consideration may be given to assist residents whose driveways need to be reconfigured to match proposed R.O.W.
Neighborhood Conservation
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District A Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District is a tool used to manage a neighborhood’s revitalization to ensure that inherent character elements remain. This tool is an extension of the base zoning district and typically focuses on lot size, setbacks, streetscapes, and tree protection. These protections focus on providing certainty and compatibility between new and existing development. A Neighborhood Conservation Overly District may include both residential and commercial land uses.
Housing Infill Considerations The Midtown Neighborhood core is defined by its single-family housing stock, specifically the portion of the neighborhood south of Avenue H. The contributions of these structures are a defining element of the character for the plan area. A significant portion of the homes in the plan area were built before the 1960s. This is reflected in the smaller house size and the prominence of single lane driveways with detached garages.
Key Single-Family Elements
Key Duplex Elements
Architectural Enhancements
Only in certain circumstances would it be appropriate to use a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. Neighborhoods must possess a distinct land use pattern, predominant scale/spacing, similar construction type, contributing open space/streetscape elements, and proximity to or contributing impact on historic landmarks or districts. Additionally, there must be support from the affected population within the proposed Neighborhood Conservation Overlay. Desired Outcomes from a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
Detached Garages
Alley Utilization
Porte-cochere
Awnings
• • • • • •
Promote high quality of life and livability standards; To protect and promote unique physical features and valued aesthetic appearances; To stabilize and invigorate neighborhood economic conditions; To reduce conflicts from development and investments into the neighborhood through added regulatory certainty; Encourage a sense of place and source of neighborhood pride; and Provide a path forward for orderly redevelopment within the City;
Criteria to consider for a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
Enhanced Single Lane Driveways
Match Single-family Character
Porch
Shutters
• • • • • • • • • •
Contain at least one block face or all lots on the same side of a block The area has been developed for at least 25 years 75% of land in the proposed area must be presently improved Possess “principal design feature” that is cohesive for character establishment: Scale, size, type of construction Spatial relationships between buildings Lot layouts, including setbacks, sidewalks, and alleys Natural or public space characteristics such as creek beds, parks, greenbelts, or street landscaping Land use patterns, a similar mix of uses Abuts or links to designated historic landmarks and/or districts.
Establishing a Neighborhood Conservation District Overlay •
•
Infill to Match Character
Primary Front Door and Secondary Front Door
Bay window
Dormers
• • • •
Director of Planning and Development initiated rezoning, pursuant to a neighborhood or community plan adopted by City Council, or city or community revitalization program; or Neighborhood initiated application for rezoning (support from majority of affected landowners) Boundary and site inventory review (establishment of a base district boundary for zoning map) Create development standards and identification of “principal design feature” Create voluntary design guidelines (extra design or architectural guidance) Public hearing and final adoption, conducted by Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council.
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This concept provides land use guidance for a future for the Midtown Neighborhood, starting with a new vision for Avenue H and Avenue G. Avenue H acts as a main passage through the site while Avenue G is the main pedestrian street. A new vision for Jones Park increases its usability and catalyzes growth within the plan area. Improved sidewalks and road infrastructure improve the plan area’s walkability and connectivity of major points of interest.
BNSF Railyard Avenue D
Avenue E
Avenue F
Gober Party House
Bell County Community Supervision
Baylor Scott and White - Temple Santa Fe Clinic
Avenue G
Jones Park Avenue H
Avenue I
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School
3rd Street
5th Street
7th Street
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
17th Street
19th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
Avenue K
Veterans Memorial Dr.
Avenue J
Avenue L
Avenue M 0’ 100’ 200’ 52
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OVERALL PLAN
STREET SIGN TOPPERS
NEIGHBORHOOD DELINEATION
MIDTOWN
Ne i g h b o r h o o d
M
M Midtown Neighborhood
MIDTOWN
MIDTOWN
N e i g h b o r h o o d
N e i g h b o r h o o d
MIDTOWN
M Midtown
S 15th
S 15th
Nei g h b orhood
ST 800
Midtown
ST 800
MIDTOWN Ne i g hbor hood
S 15th
ST 800
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Schematic Lighting Zone
Lighting Plan This exhibit provides lighting recommendations for the plan area. Further explanation of the different lighting zones can be found on the following page.
BNSF Railyard
General Street Zone Multi-Family Zone Neighborhood Zone
Avenue D
Intersection Zone Park Zone
Avenue E
Avenue F
Gober Party House
Bell County Community Supervision
Scott and White Temple Santa Fe Hospital
Avenue G
Jones Park Avenue H
Avenue I
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School
3rd Street
5th Street
7th Street
9th Street
11th Street
13th Street
15th Street
17th Street
19th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
25th Street
27th Street
29th Street
31st Street
Avenue K
Veterans Memorial Dr.
Avenue J
Avenue L
Avenue M 0’ 100’ 200’ 54
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LIGHTING ZONES GENERAL STREET ZONE
The General Street Zones are the pedestrian and vehicular corridors of the neighborhood. These streets see the largest portions of vehicular and pedestrian traffic both in and out of the neighborhood. As such, these corridors should have ample lighting and maintain high operating standards, while not overpowering residential properties.
MULTI-FAMILY ZONE The Multi-Family Zone is intended to encourage special attention to apartments and group housing. Spacing should be done in a manner to maximize safety by provision of lighting in common areas, parking lots, entrances, and pedestrian paths. Lighting Notes:
Lighting Notes: Lamp Size
15,000 Lumens, 150 Watts
Spacing
120’ poles staggered
*Average Foot-candles
0.6
See section 6.7.7.J of the City of Temple’s UDC for on premise lighting requirements.
*Information informed by Highway Illumination Manual, Texas Department of Transportation, 2018 Recommended application of dark sky fixtures that minimize glare while reducing light trespass and sky glow.
NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE The Neighborhood Zone is the primary single-family residential portion of the plan area. This zone needs to balance lighting for safety concerns while maintaining residential privacy.
Lighting Notes:
PARK ZONE The Park Zone is intended to be a highly visible and active linkage. The lighting should be pedestrian scaled and well lit as to encourage extended use.
Lighting Notes:
Lamp Size
9,500 Lumens, 100 Watts
Minimum Spacing
150’ poles staggered
*Average Foot-candles
0.4
*Information informed by Highway Illumination Manual, Texas Department of Transportation, 2018 Recommended application of dark sky fixtures that minimize glare while reducing light trespass and sky glow.
INTERSECTION ZONE
The Intersection Zone highlights key pedestrian crossings. The traffic associated with these areas requires an increase in lighting to ensure both pedestrian and vehicular safety.
Spacing
90’
Average Foot-candles
0.65
Recommended application of dark sky fixtures that minimize glare while reducing light trespass and sky glow.
BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS The use of Backlight, Uplight, and Glare (BUG) ratings should be considered for business or commercial properties to promote dark sky principles and reduce off-site lighting impact on adjacent properties, especially near a residential neighborhood.
Lighting Notes: Lamp Size
30,000 Lumens, 250 Watts
Spacing
1 light pole at each respective corner, 4 total.
*Average Foot-candles
2.0
*Information informed by Highway Illumination Manual, Texas Department of Transportation, 2018 Recommended application of dark sky fixtures that minimize glare while reducing light trespass and sky glow.
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Recommendations
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Midtown Neighborhood Action Plan This section of the plan summarizes the recommendations derived from the project findings into the Midtown Neighborhood Action Plan. These actions follow the direction put forth in the City’s Strategic Plan and Temple By Design, 2020 Comprehensive Master Plan. In accordance with those plans, the actions are organized by the focus areas Smart Growth, Public Safety, Places and Spaces, and High-performing Organization. The recommendations in the Action Plan will reference the respective Comprehensive Plan initiative they help to realize. The Action Plan will identify the implementation method, priority, and department involvement. SMART GROWTH INITIATIVES
Action Type
Comprehensive Plan Initiative
Priority
Involved Departments
SMART GROWTH INITIATIVES ST.12
Remove poor condition sidewalks from plan area. Repair and add sidewalks in areas identified for sidewalk improvement.
ST.13
Implement a sidewalk condition evaluation on a 5-year cycle to assess for ADA compliance and connectivity. Schedule repairs and additions through the CIP plan or identify funding through other programs.
Develop corridor plan for 3rd Street/1st Street/ Veterans Memorial Boulevard, including design standards and incentivize business to meet those design standards.
DD.2
Residential Infill. Address zoning regulations to allow for construction of desired housing types within the Residential Growth Focus Area. Compliment this effort with incentives to promote housing choice, such as urban apartment/condos, townhouse, and other attached single-family.
Coordination, Program, Regulation
1.3.7
High
Planning
DD.3
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. Initiate Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District for Neighborhood Conservation Focus Area.
Coordination, Program, Regulation
1.3.7
High
Planning
Capital
2.2.2 2.2.3
Study
1.1.1
High
IS.1
Lighting Plan. Implement lighting plan within the Midtown Neighborhood. Evaluate high needs areas to receive lighting priority.
IS.2
Expand the capabilities at the Recycling Center to include other green practices such as education, mulch, trees, shrubs, sustainable living, urban gardening.
Planning
Avenue H. Plan, design, and construct improvements and/or enhancements to Avenue H. This includes enhancement to key intersections. Intersection improvements should promote traffic calming measures and ensure ADA compliance.
Priority
Involved Departments
Capital
2.3.3
High
Public Works
Policy, Study
2.3.3
Medium
Planning, GIS, Public Work
Coordinate
1.2.6
High
Oncor Public Works
Program, Coordination, Capital
1.2.6
High
Public Works
Study, Capital
1.5.1
Medium
Public Works
Capital, Coordination, Study
1.4.4
High
Parks
Drainage D.1
Evaluate localized flooding issues along BNSF railway rightof-way. Design and construct stormwater detention to reduce impact on surrounding properties.
Parks and Trails PT.1
Streets and Thoroughfares ST.1
Comprehensive Plan Initiative
Infrastructure Systems
Design and Development DD.1
Action Type
Jones Park. Acquire additional property to master plan full block vision for Jones Park. Interim improvements identified in the 2020 Park bond should complement with any future master plan.
Workforce Training and Development High
Public Works
WT.1
Develop a partnership with Temple College and create a workforce development and job training program to recruit, train, and place unemployed and under-employed residents.
Program
3.2.1
High
Neighborhood Services
WT.2
Develop a partnership with the City of Temple and local large employers to provide adult vocational training and opportunities.
Program
3.2.3
High
Neighborhood Services
WT.3
Partner with the construction program at Temple High School’s Vocational Training Program to provide educational opportunities for adults and high school students in the Midtown Neighborhood.
Program
3.2.3
High
Neighborhood Services
Action Type
Comprehensive Plan Initiative
Priority
Involved Departments
Improve neighborhood relations by evaluating patrol techniques and work with residents to develop neighborhood-specific plans for addressing crimes and other issues of concern within the Midtown Neighborhood.
Coordination, Program
4.1.4
High
Police, Transform Temple
Avenue M. Plan, design, and construct improvements and/or enhancements to Avenue M. This includes the addition of a cycle track facility and enhancement to key intersections. Intersection improvements should promote traffic calming measures and ensure ADA compliance.
Capital
ST.3
25th Street. Coordination reconstruction of Central District 25th Street from four lane to two lane with on-street parking and sidepath. Extent of lane reduction should continue to Avenue H.
Capital
2.2.2 2.2.3
ST.4
Avenue G. Plan, design, and construct improvements and/or enhancements to Avenue G. This includes enhancement to key intersections. Intersection improvements should promote traffic calming measures and ensure ADA compliance.
Capital
2.2.2 2.2.3
High
Neighborhood Collector. Construct/reconstruct sidewalks along Avenue E, 19th Street and 5th Street. 5th street should include bicycle route markings and Signage.
Capital
2.2.2 2.2.3
Medium
Public Works
Pedestrian Priority Corridors. Construct/reconstruct sidewalks along 3rd Street, 9th Street, 23rd Street, Avenue L, Avenue I, and Avenue E.
Capital
2.2.2 2.2.3
Medium
Public Works
PS.2
Encourage increased activity with the existing Neighborhood Watch Program.
Coordination, Program
4.1.4
Medium
Police
2.2.5
Low
Planning, Public Works
PS.3
Develop a plant to assign a school resource officer to Saint Mary’s Catholic School.
Coordination, Program
4.1.4
Medium
Police, Saint Mary’s Catholic School
Coordination, Program
4.2.7
Medium
Fire, Community Development
Coordinate, Program
4.3.1
Medium
TISD, Bell County Public Health District
Coordinate
4.3.2
Medium
Animal Services
Program
4.3.4
High
Transform Temple
ST.2
ST.5 ST.6
2.2.2 2.2.3
Medium
Medium
Public Works
Public Works
PUBLIC SAFETY INITIATIVES Public Works
Police Safety PS.1
ST.7
Tree Program. Encourage new street trees and street tree replacement as needed throughout the plan area.
Program
ST.8
Evaluate ROW reduction and sidewalk location/placement to improve street configurations and lot layouts. This effort should be coordinated with the utility line upgrades, street reconstruction, or infrastructure related projects and ensure outreach to impacted residents.
Policy, Coordinate
2.2.5
Medium
Planing, Finance, Public Works
ST.9
Mama Dog Circle. Construction sidewalk and add buffering along Mama Dog Circle.
Capital
2.2.5
Medium
Public Works
ST.10
25th Street Multi-use Alley Path. Design and construct multiuse path in alley as a continuation of the 25th Street Trail. Coordinate work with 25th Street and Avenue M projects.
Capital
2.2.3
Medium
Public Works
ST.11
Review alleys in terms of use and location, then determine appropriate approach for future application and desired improvements.
Study, Capital
2.2.6
High
Planning, Public Works
Fire Safety FS.1
Develop a program through the Temple Fire Dept to check/ install smoke detectors in the Midtown Neighborhood.
Community Health CH.1
Build drug-free community coalition.
CH.2
Increase animal control efforts.
CH.3
Actively seek out absentee owners of abandoned or blighted properties and require needed repairs to be performed, the building to be secured, and administer minimum maintenance standards.
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PLACES AND SPACES INITIATIVES
Action Type
Comprehensive Plan Initiative
Priority
Involved Departments
CB.2
Street Signs. Select and implement street sign family, sign toppers, banners, and monuments to be used in the plan area.
Policy
5.1.4
Medium
Public Works
UA.2
Work with businesses in the neighborhood to implement corridor signage standards.
Policy
5.1.1
Medium
Planning
DR.1
Priority
Involved Departments
Policy
8.1.6
High
Planning, Community Development
Educate City employees about the benefits of using the Track Temple app when issues are identified within the neighborhood during normal operations.
DR.1
Work with the Utility Billing Office to identify new residents in the Midtown Neighborhood so that a "Welcome to the Neighborhood" packet can be sent to them. This packet should include contact information, bulk trash pickup schedule, code compliance rules and regulations, and other useful information.
Coordination, Program
Work with Baylor Scott & White to develop a historic preservation plan for the Santa Fe Clinic. Include a plan for the grounds and access from 25th Street.
Coordination, Study
5.2.3
5.2.3
High
Medium
Community Development
Planning
Promote all homeownership opportunities, classes and reinvestment programs to include outside organizations, HOME and CDBG.
Program
7.1.2
High
Community Development
Policy
8.1.6
High
Transform Temple, Community Development, Planning
Sub-Area Planning SAP.1
Develop an annual report to track progress on Midtown Neighborhood Action Plan.
Policy
8.2.1
High
Planning
SAP.2
Review and update the Temple CIP project list to include the projects identified in the Midtown Neighborhood Capital Improvement Plan.
Policy
8.3.2
High
Planning
SAP.3
Develop task force for coordination of neighborhood district planning initiatives. This task force should focus on identifying partnerships and secondary funding sources.
Coordination
8.2.3
High
Planning
Neighborhood Growth and Diversity NGD.1
Comprehensive Plan Initiative
Establish a Neighborhood Coalition and a neighborhood champion to streamline communications on activities impacting the neighborhood, such as zoning cases, variance requests, applicable plat requests, Capital Improvement Plan projects, etc.
Unique Assets UA.1
Action Type
Development Review
Community Branding CB.1
HIGH-PERFORMING ORGANIZATION INITIATIVES
Neighborhood Stabilization and Redevelopment NSR.1
Work with the Neighborhood Coalition to develop a plan to activate vacant City owned property using Tactical Urbanism.
NSR.2
Address zoning regulations to maintain desired neighborhood characteristics and allow for construction of desired housing types.
NSR.3
Create and promote financial incentives to encourage rehabilitation and investment in residential and commercial properties. Special incentives should be offered to developers to encourage the addition of affordable housing units.
NSR.4
Develop and promote a rental registration program to include incentives for property improvements and maintenance for both tenants and owners.
NSR.5
Designate a liaison to work within the neighborhood through the Neighborhood Coalition to identify code issues and help address issues.
NSR.6
Develop a community outreach program to educate the public about code compliance rules and regulations.
NSR.7
Conduct a lot by lot assessment of the homes and property in the Midtown Neighborhood to develop a list of issues that the City’s Transform Temple department could help address.
NSR.8
Task the Neighborhood Coalition with scheduling and promoting block parties and events, such as National Night Out, and share information about the Tool Library Trailer and Track Temple app.
NSR.9
Implement the initiatives outlined in the Homelessness Strategic Plan as they relate to the service organizations within the district.
NSR.10
Partner with the social service organizations to provide storage and restroom options for the homeless.
Coordination, Program
7.2.9
Medium
Community Development, Transform Temple, Planning
Regulation
1.3.4
High
Planning
Program
7.2.4
High
Planning, Finance
Medium
Transform Temple, Community Development
Program
Program
Program
Program
Coordination Coordination, Policy Coordination
7.2.7
7.2.3
7.2.3
7.2.5
7.2.9
7.1.10
7.1.10
Medium
Transform Temple, Community Development
Medium
Transform Temple, Community Development
High
Transform Temple, Community Development
Medium
Community Development, Transform Temple
High
Community Development, Bell County
High
Community Development, Bell County
Midtown Neighborhood Capital Improvement Plan The following list of projects was derived from the concepting and recommendations formulated as part of the planning process. The projects identified correlate with the actions found in the Midtown Neighborhood Action Plan. Projects may be a single action or a combination of actions. The opinion of the probable cost was developed uniquely for each particular project and includes the cost of construction, contingency, land/right-of-way acquisition, and professional services. Action prioritization in regards to project implementation should be followed; however, if circumstances arise that increase the urgency or cost savings for the realization of the project, deviations from the recommended action priority is appropriate.
Project
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Opinion of Probable Cost
Implementing Department
1.
Avenue H
ST.1
$6.4 Million
Public Works
2.
Avenue M
ST.2
$5.4 Million
Public Works
3.
25th Street
ST.3
$3.8 Million
Public Works
4.
Avenue G
ST.4
$8.6 Million
Public Works
5.
Avenue E
ST.5
$1.9 Million
Public Works
6.
19th Street
ST.5
$2.5 Million
Public Works
7.
5th Street
ST.5
$2.2 Million
Public Works
8.
3rd Street
ST.5
$2.3 Million
Public Works
9.
9th Street
ST.6
$2.5 Million
Public Works
10.
23rd Street
ST.6
$2.3 Million
Public Works
11.
Avenue I
ST.6
$3.1 Million
Public Works
12
Avenue L
ST.7
$3.9 Million
Public Works
13.
Mama Dog Circle
ST.9
$1.3 Million
Public Works
14.
25th Street Multi-use Alley Path
ST.10
$1.9 Million
Public Works
15.
Jones Park*
PT.1
$1 Million
Parks
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BNSF Railyard
Midtown Neighborhood
Projects and OPC Map
Avenue D
Mama Dog Circle Avenue H 25th Street 25th Street Multi-use Alley Path Avenue I
Avenue E Road Improvements and Sidewalk Construction $1.9 Million OPC
Avenue E
Avenue L Avenue G Jones Park
Avenue F
9th Street
Mama Dog Circle Sidewalk Construction and Buffering $1.3 Million OPC
3rd Street Avenue M
Baylor Scott and White - Temple Santa Fe Clinic
23rd Street Avenue E
Avenue G Sidewalk Construction and Road Improvements $8.6 Million OPC
Jones Park Renovations $1 Million OPC
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Avenue H Median, Intersection Enhancements, and Sidewalk Construction $6.4 Million OPC 23rd Street Sidewalk Construction $2.3 Million OPC
Avenue H 5th Street Bicycle Route, Road Improvements, and Sidewalk Construction $2.2 Million OPC
Avenue I Sidewalk Construction $3.1 Million OPC
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19th Street Road Improvements and Sidewalk Construction $2.5 Million OPC
25th Street Sidewalk/ Sidepath Construction $3.8 Million OPC
9th Street Sidewalk Construction $2.5 Million OPC
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25th Street Multi-use Alley Path $1.9 Million OPC
3rd Street Sidewalk Construction $2.3 Million OPC
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Avenue L Sidewalk Construction $3.9 Million OPC
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