Transcript Document

Windsor Locks
Transit-Oriented
Development Study
Public Meeting #1
January 23, 2013
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Tonight’s Agenda
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NEW HAVEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD RAIL CORRIDOR INITIATIVE
II. STUDY INTRODUCTION
III. THE VISION
IV. MARKET ANALYSIS
V. BUILDING THE VISION
VI. DETAILED CONCEPT PLANS
VII. NEXT STEPS
VIII. DISCUSSION
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NHHS RAIL Project
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NHHS RAIL Project
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DOT Environmental Assessment
• 2013 LOS-D/E
• Bridge street intersection traffic
impacts (2030 Year -LOS F)
• Mitigate to pre-existing
conditions
• Initial DOT mitigation initiatives
• Church street
• Signal removal
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2008: Station Relocation
Existing
platform
location
¼ mile
radius
Proposed
station
location
½ mile
radius
2012 CT Public Transportation Commission Report“The Windsor Locks rail relocation is the highlight of the
recommendations”
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2008 Ferrero Hixon Master Plan
1. Rediscover sense of
community pride
2. Create vibrant walkable
mixed use community
3. Bring activity / residents
back to downtown
4. Stabilize/ preserve and
enhance
5. Investigate short term
implementation strategies
6. Capitalize on current and
future reinvestment
opportunities
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What is TOD?
MIXED-USE WALKABLE DEVELOPMENT CENTERED AROUND TRANSIT
Characteristics:
• High Quality Pedestrian and Civic Spaces
• Multi Modal Transportation Options
• Concentrated Density
• Variety of Housing Options
• Complementary Mix of Uses
• 5 Minute walk for daily needs
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Current Initiatives
NHHS High-Speed Intercity Rail Project………….....DOT
CRCOG Sustainable Codes…………………….……Clarion
CRCOG Corridor Market Study …………………….Jonathan Rose
Historic Station Rehabilitation………………………..TBD
Windsor Locks Downtown Zoning Update………...Windsor Locks
Transit Oriented Development Study……………….Fuss & O’Neill
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Collaborative Process
Steering Committee Members
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Mike Barille (Chair)
Jared Carillo
Thomas Maziarz
Carl Philbrick
James Roche Jr.
Rick Sarandrea
Bill Walters
Vincent Zimnoch
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Collaborative Process
Stakeholder Meetings
Representatives from:
• Department of Transportation
• Housing Authority
• Library
• Board of Education
• Planning & Zoning Commission
• Police/ Fire
• DPW
• Ahlstrom
• Town of East Windsor
• Business Community
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The Vision
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Transportation Network
• North south connectivity
• Alternative Main Street bypass
• Mobility options
• Interconnected alley's/lots
• Minimize pedestrian/vehicle
conflicts on Main Street
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Street Improvements
PROPOSED BRIDGE
AA
A
A
5’
CYCLE
TRACK
11’
11’
TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE
5’
SEPARATOR
5’
CYCLE
TRACK
7.5’
WALK
PROPOSED - NORTH OF CURVE
AA- Alternate 2 – Diagonal Parking
5’
SEPARATOR
10’
MULTI-USE
PATH
8’
PARKING
±4’
TREE WELLS
11’
TRAVEL
LANE
11’
TRAVEL
LANE
4’
TEXTURED
STRIP
18’
DIAGONAL PARKING
10’
WALK
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Bridge Street Improvements
PARK AND BIKE /
WALK LOT
FUTURE RIVER
ACCESS & WALK
BIKE STORAGE
CYCLE
TRACKS
STONE TRUCK
APRON
GATEWAY LANDSCAPE /
SIGNAGE / VERTICAL ELEMENT
STREETSCAPE TO
TOWN GREEN
PROPERTY LINE
MODIFICATION
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Open Space Network
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Redevelopment Opportunities
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Commercial Real Estate Market
7/17/2015
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Windsor Locks Train Station
• 15,816 ridership per year- 2010
• 30,972 ridership per year- 2030*
• 133 Windsor Locks daily boarding's 2030*
• AMTRAK projects by 2030
– 25 daily round trips or 50 one-ways per day
– 30 minute headway during peak hour
– 60 minute headway midday
• 107 new parking spaces required
Source: Environmental Assessment
W-ZHA
Railroad Stations
• Rail enhances market potential, it does not
create market
• Commuters are not known to be a strong
market for retail
– Commuters typically demand “grab-and-go” goods
– Union Station in New Haven over 1 million in ridership
• 2,400 square feet of retail today
• 10,000-15,000 square feet potential
W-ZHA
Office Considerations
Many of the Towns where stations will be located
have lost employment including Hartford, New
Britain, West Hartford, and Windsor Locks
Windsor Locks has the advantage of the airport
Major Employers:
• Bradley Airport
• Hamilton Sunstrand
• Bombardier
• C & S Wholesale Grocers
• Ahlstrom
W-ZHA
Retail Considerations
• Concerned about walking connections
between existing retail and station location
• Need to create a quality urban “center” in
Downtown
• Potential for more eating/drinking
establishments as part of mixed-use project
W-ZHA
Residential Real Estate Market
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CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS
The housing market is now dominated by the two largest
generations in American history.
The
Millennials
78 Million
1977-1996
The
Baby Boom
75 Million
1946-1964
Zimmerman/Volk Associates, Inc.
2012 WINDSOR LOCKS OVERVIEW
Town Population:
12,570
Households:
5,255
1- & 2-Person HHs:
63.5%
Median Household Income:
$61,200
Housing Units:
5,465
Percent Ownership:
78.8%
Percent Single-Family Detached: 71.5%
Median Housing Value:
$198,050
Windsor Locks Households by Lifestage:
Empty Nesters & Retirees
62%
Traditional & Non-Traditional Families 20%
Younger Singles & Couples
18%
Zimmerman/Volk Associates, Inc.
HOW MANY AND WHO ARE THEY?
675 HOUSEHOLDS
would be likely to rent or buy housing units in Downtown
Windsor Locks each year
Target Markets For Downtown Windsor Locks:
Younger Singles & Couples
76%
Empty Nesters & Retirees
16%
Traditional & Non-Traditional Families
8%
Target Market Preferences:
Multi-family for-rent:
50%
Multi-family for-sale:
23%
Single-family attached:
27%
DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL MIX
Possible 250 Dwelling Units:
Multi-family for-rent: 125 units
Multi-family for-sale: 58 units
Single-family attached: 67 units
Catalyst Project
130 to 170
dwelling units?
Building the Vision
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Sequential Approach
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Sequential Approach
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Sequential Approach
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Sequential Approach
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Potential Full Build Out
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Potential Full Build-out
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Detailed Concept Plans
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Station Site Concept Plan
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Historic Reuse
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Chestnut Circle
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Roundabouts
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Bridge View Square
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Public Squares
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St. Mary’s Triangle
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Montgomery Mill Concept
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“Soft Lofts”
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What’s Next?
• Refine development
sequencing with market
analysis
• Zoning regulation assistance
for long term vision
• Key site implementation
techniques
• Final report and public
presentation - July 2013
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Discussion
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