HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 04 Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy Recap and Update AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 4/22/2013 Meeting Type: Work Session Staff Contact/Dept.: Courtney Griesel, CMO Linda Pauly , DPW Staff Phone No: 541 -736 -7132 Estimated Time: 45 M inutes S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Community and Economic Development and Revitalization ITEM TITLE: DOWNTOWN DISTRICT URBAN DESIGN PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY RECAP AND UPDATE ACTION REQUESTED: Staff seek s to review the adopted 2010 Downtown District Urban Design Plan with Council in an effort to revisit key concepts and re -examine Downtown project priorities. No specific action is requested at this time. ISSUE STATEMENT: In the three years since the Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy adoption (2010), staff has worked to progress key Plan recommendations and projects. At this time, staff would like to revisit the plan and recommendations with Council to recap its strategy and development concepts for ne w members, provide progress updates and confirm that the Plan recommended activities are still in line with Council priorities. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Downtown District Plan Update Memo 2. Plan Recommended Timeline 3. Recommended Cat alytic Projects and Key Strategies Map 4. Adopted Downtown District Plan & Implementation Strategy DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT: The 2010 Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy identifies several key fundamental concepts integral to the revitalization of downtown. These projects have served as the priority Downtown activities for focusing the use of urban renewal resources and staff time; • Acquisition and Development of Mill Plaza • Conversion of Main Street from One -Way to Two -Way Circulation • Public Parking Infrastructure Development • Policy & Regulatory Updates • Economic Development & Planning Efforts In addition to Linda Pauly and Courtney Griesel, other staff integral to the listed catalytic projects and key concepts will be present to provide insight during the presentation.
ATTACHME NT 1, Page 1 of 4 M E M O R A N D U M City of Springfield Date: April 22, 2013 To: Gino Grimaldi, City Manager From: Courtney Griesel, Senior Management Analyst Linda Pauly , Principal Planner Subject: DOWNTOWN DISTRICT URBAN DESIGN PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY RECAP AND UPDATE ISSUE: In the three years since the Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy adoption (September 2010), staff has worked to progress key Plan recommendations and projects. At this time, staff would like to revisit the plan and recommendations with Council to recap strategy concepts for new members, provide progress updates and confirm that the Plan recommended activ ities are still in line with Council priorities. BACKGROUND: City of Springfield citizens overwhelmingly passed a Downtown Urban Renewal District in 2007. One of the first projects funded with urban renewal dollars was the facilitation of a community visioning process that resulted in the Council’s adoption of the Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy in September 2010 . The Plan represents and memorializes nearly two years of collaboratio n between the City’s consultant team, the Downtown Citizen Advisory Committee , Technical Advisory Committees, staff support team and community partners. The process of plan making and adoption has built new momentum , enthusiasm and support for Downtown’s transition into a welcoming, safe, and family -friendly destination . The Plan identifies desired physical design features intended to create a practical framework for 21 st century development and a public investment strategy designed to attract private investment. The fundamental design concepts of the Plan were developed by analyzing Downtown’s opportunities and constraints, by considering existing Springfield plans, and with input from advisory committees and City staff. T he concepts integrate and emphasize “tried and true” classic formulas for successful downtown development (e.g. the highly respected work of city planning expert Alexander Garvin and retail consultant Robert J. Gibbs). At the time the Plan was being devel oped, Springfield sought second opinions on the plan concepts from community leaders . Staff conducted telephone interviews with other cities that have worked with the same consultant team and extended an invitation to Bob J ean from the City of University Place to make a presentation to the Council about successful downtown development in his city. Mr. J ean review ed and confirm ed the relevance and applicability of the Plan’s recommendations to Springfield’s needs. Since its adoption, City staff ha s used the District Plan as a guiding document for prioritizing projects and use of available Downtown urban renewal dollars. DISCUSSION:
ATTACHME NT 1, Page 2 of 4 The 2010 Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy identifie s several key fundamental concept s integral to the revitalization of downtown . Each project is one piece of the much larger vision. • Mill Plaza (Plan p. 14) – The plaza is identified as a public catalyst project, essential to creating a positive downtown atmosphere, triggering significa nt private development surrounding the plaza. The Implementation Strategy identified “Secure Mill Plaza Site” as a near -term action intended to preserve catalytic development options for the future. Located between Main and North A Street and immediately west of Pioneer Parkway West, the plaza project will eventually include property acquisition of 7 parcels, subsequent development of a hard -surface plaza park and a public/private partnership to develop office and retail space to the north. Concept Logic: The plaza is intended to serve as ‘Springfield’s civic living room’, active for 18 hours a day. The plaza ’s proximity to Island Park is important in generating a direct pedestrian and bicycle connection between the river and existing Downtown uses , and to linking Downtown with expected development across the river in Glenwood . The location was id ent ified by the consulta nts as a “100 percent corner ” with a sufficient traffic volum e to support larger format retail uses. Development at this west end “anchor” location also supports the goal of creating a critical mass of at least 150,000 sq ft of new ground -floor retail on surrounding parcels. The plaza ’s location allows for the density of employment and retail uses to occur nearer to the river, drawing an important connection between Island Park, the new plaza uses, and existing historic retail nearer to City Hall. This level of retail and office density is important to the success of the plaza as an active and vibrant amenity in Downtown. Plazas are a feature of many successful downtowns and business districts , both historic (e.g. Santa Fe, New Mexico ) and revitalized (e .g ., Portland’s Pioneer Square, Director Park and Jamison Square , and downtown Hillsboro). The consultant worked with the committee and staff to clearly distinguish the necessary ingredients and configurations of successful plazas. Last summer, Springfie ld and Willamalane staff attended an urban parks planning workshop in Portland to learn about successful plaza design and activity programming. Willamalane has since identified the plaza site in their Comprehensive Plan. Project Status : Over the last 2 years, City staff has been working with owners of the 7 identified parcels to explore options for property acquisition. Negotiations have been mostly successful, allowing staff to explore assembly of funds. At this time, the acquisition of plaza property remains the highest priority for use of Downtown Urban Renewal funds. • Two -Way Main Street (Plan p. 16) – Today, Main Street travels through downtown in a one -way traffic flow utilizing South A Street for eastbound travel. The 2010 Downto wn D istrict Plan proposed the conversion of Main and South A Streets from one -way travel to two -way travel . While an engineer’s analysis and feasibility assessment were not completed as part of the 2010 vision planning process, several recommendations were included to co mbat issues related to business accessibility and pedestrian safety. Concept Logic : The recommendation to convert Main and South A Streets from one -way to two -way is intended to improve visibility and accessibility to businesses along Main Street while also increasing pedestrian safety. Slowing traffic speeds on Main and moving through traffic to South A was recommended as a potential solution to managing the truck traffic currently moving through downtown, a contributing factor to the perceived high am bient noise levels from traffic .
ATTACHME NT 1, Page 3 of 4 Project Status: In 2012, City transportation and economic development staff completed an engineering feasibility analysis of a two -way conversion of Main Street (Kittelson Downtown Circulation Study, June 2012). The analysis determined that due to impacts to adjoining properties and acquisition needs, the cost to convert Main and South A Streets to a two -way configuration will be beyond the fiscal resources of the City in the near -term. Additionally, after further pu blic engagement and engineering analysis of traffic flow and roadways, the engineering consultant team determined that two -way conversion may not directly address all the issues initially outlined in the plan . As a result, the engineering consulting firm recommended several near -term priorities to address issues previously identified in the 2010 District Plan; o Develop a Demonstration Project to Improve Sidewalks, Streetscapes, and Intersections on an Identified Block Face. o Explore Opportunities to Convert South A Street to Two Lanes, Eliminating Excessive Roadway Widths. o Install Pedestrian Scale Lighting o Install and Improve Pedestrian Crossing Treatments . o Assess and Re -Time Current Signals to Slow Main Street Traffic Flow Staff is currently working with the Downtown Main Street Organization and Transportation Staff to address signal timing and outline priorities for a demonstration project including some of the recommendations . • Public Parking (Plan p. 17) – As part of drafting the 2010 Downtown District Plan, staff and citizens worked with a parking consultant to evaluate parking in Downtown and make recommendations for future enforcement and infrastructure improvements and signage . The adopted Plan identifies property acquisition and development of par king on one square block located between Pioneer Parkway East and West and between A and B Streets. The property is recommended as a surface lot in phase I to be transitioned to a parking structure with ground floor retail during phase II. Concept Logic: While Downtown is not currently deemed to have a parking capacity issue, there does remain a parking enforcement issue. As the City begins to implement parking enforcement activities, habits of employees, consumers, and visitors desiring to park Downtown will begin to change. Providing these populations with appropriate options for parking while in Downtown will be important as the area redevelops. A parking structure is one component of parking infrastructure that allows for larger employers and retail ers to provide the larger quantity of parking desired when locating. The structure might also benefit long -term parking users, like Downtown employees as well as visitors desi ring to park for extended periods . Project Status: Staff is currently working t o begin enforcement activity in the downtown area after parking signage is updated and consistent with the plan . At this time, acquisition of the identified parking site has not begun. Current uses on the identified block include SUB Main Office function s and County Public Services. Staff will be bringing parking issues to Council for further discussion i n June 2013 . • Policy and Regulatory Updates (Plan p. 18) – The Downtown District Plan recommendations generally comply with existing and updated plans, policies and regulations, but some discrepancies do exist. The Downtown Plan recommends updates to the Springfield Development Code to support development consistent with the Plan. The Plan also recommends
ATTACHME NT 1, Page 4 of 4 the addition of Downtown Urban Design Guideline s and Street Standards to help guide the look, feel and safety of redevelopment. Project Status: Planning staff conducted early work with the Downtown Citizen Advisory Committee to prepare amendments to the Downtown Refinement Plan and Springfield Development Code to implement the recommendations of the Plan . Staff are encouraging and providing support for the initiatives of the Main Street Design Committee who are also engaged in transforming the look and feel of Downtown . They conducted a downtow n design charrette, developed a facade improvement program and prepared design guidelines for façade improvements , including façade lighting. • Economic Development & Planning Efforts (Plan p. 18) – In addition to the recommended built projects and policy updates, the Downtown Plan identifies the need for a retail strategy and implementation plan to identify retail development sites, recruitment, management and financial incentives to ensure a critical mass of desired retail in the downtown. Project Statu s: In partnership with the Downtown Main Street organization, staff is working to initiate the first phases of a retail strategy plan. At this time, funding for any consultant work is not identified for this project, relying instead on the Downtown Main St reet efforts . The key projects identified in the Plan have served as the priority Downtown activities for focusing the use of urban renewal resources and staff time. In some cases, where a project may not be attainable in the near future, staff has work ed towards alternative projects that might produce similarly desired results. These efforts have been done with an eye towards future development and a desire not to preclude original Plan concept recommendations. Staff does not believe that the inabilit y to complete one project is certain to preclude the success of another. As part of the April 22 nd Council Work Session Presentation, staff will discuss each of the key concepts and catalytic projects identified in the Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy while also showing examples of cities who have already undertaken similar built efforts. ACTION RE QUESTED : No specific action requested at this time. Staff desires to use this time to review the 2010 Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy key concepts and gain general insight on Council’s feeling regarding staff progress thus far and into the future.
ATT 2, PAGE 1 OF 1 DOWNTOWN DISTRICT PLAN & IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY Recommended Strategy Implementation Timeline Indicate Completed Tasks Indicate Tasks In Progress
TWO ‐WAY MAIN STREET DOWNTOWN DISTRICT PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY Overview of Recommended Catalytic and Key Projects ATT 3, PAGE 1 OF 1 PLAZA PARKING
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Acknowledgements Citizen Advisory Committee John Thomas Karen Hageman Jeff DeFranco Tess Chedsey Robyn Sattler Shannon Mudge Kathy Baker Bob Keefer Ted Corbin Annie Hommel Kenny Eilers Dan Egan Steve Moe John Tuttle James Yarnall Project Oversight Team Linda Pauly, Planning Supervisor Bill Grile, Development Services Director Greg Mott, Community Planning Mgr.Susie Smith, Public Works Director Tom Boyatt, Engineering and Transportation Mgr.John Tamulonis, Economic Development Robert Duey, Finance Department Director Jeff Towery, Assistant City Manager Consultants Crandall Arambula PC, Prime Consultant George Crandall, Principal Don Arambula, Principal Jason N Graf, Associate Principal Jessie Maran, Urban Designer Karen Wall, Graphics Coordinator DKS Associates, Transportation Analysis Harper, Houf, Peterson, Righellis, Stormwater Analysis ATT 4, PAGE 3 OF 57
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Table of Contents Executive Summar y Project Overview .........................................................2 Mobility Oriented Downtown ....................................3 Fundamental Concept ..............................................4 Downtown Springfield/Glenwood Vision .................6 Downtown Build Out ...................................................8 Land Use .......................................................................9 Circulation ..................................................................10 Land Use Overview ....................................................................12 Ground Floor Retail ...................................................14 Commercial ...............................................................15 Employment ...............................................................15 Civic ............................................................................16 Cultural .......................................................................16 Housing .......................................................................17 Parking ........................................................................17 Plaza, Parks and Open Spaces ...............................18 Circulation Overview ....................................................................22 Livability Framework ..................................................24 Mobility Framework ...................................................28 Implementatio n Strategy Overview ....................................................................40 Funding .......................................................................41 Catalyst Project .........................................................42 Key Projects ...............................................................44 Other Actions .............................................................46 Public Projects Schedule ..........................................48 Responsibilities ...........................................................49 ATT 4, PAGE 5 OF 57
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The Springfield Downtown District Urban Design Plan provides an innovative yet realistic vision and strategy for strengthening downtown Springfield’s role as the economic and cultural heart of the community.Study Area The project study area is identified to the right. The plan includes consideration of both downtown Springfield and the Glenwood Riverfront District. Stakeholder Meetings A citizen advisory committee comprised of local neighborhood representatives, citizens, property owners and business representatives provided input and direction for the development of all plan concepts and implementing actions. A technical advisory committee (TAC), consisting of representatives from transportation, planning, public works, and economic development reviewed all plan materials and provided input. Project Objectives The following stakeholder-created objectives served as touchstones for the development and evaluation of the plan. Land Use Provide for a community plaza or gathering space Identify opportunities for retail and entertainment uses Provide for safe and convenient parking Preserve and expand downtown employment Revitalize underutilized sites Increase density and mix of uses Circulation Identify safe, direct connections to neighborhoods Promote pedestrian-friendly streets Improve access to the river, parks and open space Reduce the impact of truck traffic downtown Project Overview Downtown–Glenwood District Study Area Implementation Encourage investment in public infrastructure Create standards and guidelines for development Identify incentives for new and existing businesses Other Maintain and enhance historic character Create a family-friendly downtown Improve downtown image and increase safety D O wn TO wn GLE nw OOD R I v ER f RO n T D ISTRICT SOUT h A ST MAI n ST A ST f R A n k L I n B L v D PIO n EER P kwy w.PIO n EER P kwy E.U n IO n PACI f IC RAILROAD W I L L A M E T T E R I V E R TC Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy ATT 4, PAGE 8 OF 57
Executive Summary Mobility Oriented Downtown Downtown Springfield is envisioned as a destination rather than a thoroughfare. Within a five-minute walk or a five-minute bike ride, residents will be able to access a concentration of retail, employment, and services.What is a Mobility Oriented Downtown (MOD)?A MOD’s one-mile radius includes:A Hot Spot. The center or ‘Hot Spot’ contains a concentration of the community’s residential, retail, employment, business, and service uses and a civic plaza Pedestrian-Friendly Sidewalks. The sidewalks leading to the Hot Spot are comfortable, safe and vibrant Protected Bikeways. Bicyclists are separated from auto traffic Transit Supportive. Bus rapid transit will connect to neighborhoods and other centers in the region. High- speed rail will provide premium transit access between Springfield, Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. What are the benefits of a Springfield MOD?Auto Travel Distances are Reduced. Most residents do not have to travel outside of the MOD to shop, work or conduct business. Most auto travel is to the commercial core, reducing typical auto travel distances Auto trips are Reduced. Protected bike lanes allow residents—young and old alike—to substitute safe bicycle travel for auto travel within the downtown Homeowners’ Fuel Costs are Reduced. The average U.S. household drives 22,000 miles per year. Households within the MOD could drive 50 percent fewer miles for an annual savings of approximately $2,500 Fuel Savings Provide a Local Economic Stimulus. If MOD households spend their energy savings locally—instead of sending the money overseas to multi-national companies—the annual local economic stimulus would likely be $80 million annually in Springfield’s MOD Springfield Mobility Oriented Downtown Willamalane Park Springfield Middle School Springfield High School Hamlin Middle School Moffitt Elem.School 10TH AVE 5TH AVE PIONEER PKWY (E)MAIN ST S. A ST FRANKLIN BLVD KELLY BLVD Meadow Park Kelly Butte Park 2ND ST MCVEY BLVD A ST PROTECTED BI k E w A y h OT SPOT B U S R A P I D T R A n S I T h I G h S P E E D R A I L Dorris Ranch Living History Museum Eastgate Woodlands Willamalane Park Mill Pond Willamette River TC 1 M i l e (5 m i n . B i k e R i d e )1 /4 M i l e (5 m i n . W a l k )ATT 4, PAGE 9 OF 57
f undamental Concept Revitalization of downtown Springfield is dependent on the implementation of a few essential actions. A focused and coordinated effort will be required. Once these projects are implemented, other projects may be considered. Mill Plaza–the city’s ‘living room’ hosts the community’s day-to-day gatherings. This paved multi-use space is intended to be active 18 hours a day Retail Hot Spot–oriented around and near the plaza, a variety of local shops and anchor national tenants are envisioned as the main shopping destination and the heart of downtown. A critical mass of at least 150,000 square feet of ground-floor retail is necessary Neighborhood Retail–Glenwood will have a neighborhood retail hub. To preclude development of a center that competes with the Hot Spot, ground-floor retail should be limited to 50,000 square feet Two-Way Main Street–one-way street is converted to two-way, providing pedestrian-friendly direct access to downtown retail and providing visibility for Main Street businesses Mobility Corridors–provide more efficient auto access through downtown and support Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to the metro area Protected Bikeways–separate bicycles from auto traffic, providing a safe and direct five-minute or less bike ride from neighborhoods to all downtown destinations Glenwood Riverfront Housing District–2,000 new residences surrounded by parks and oriented to the riverfront are located within a short walk or bike ride to downtown retail, employment and services Retail h ot Spot Mobility Corridor Plaza Protected Bikeway Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy ATT 4, PAGE 10 OF 57
Executive Summary Downtown Springfield Fundamental Concept Diagram PIO n EER P kwy EAST GLE nw OOD RI v ER f RO n T h OUSI n G DISTRICT MOBILIT y CORRIDOR PROTECTED BI k E w A y S n EIG h BOR h OOD RETAIL 50,000 S f PLAZA PIO n EER P kwy w EST A ST T w O-w A y MAI n STREET SOUT h A ST TC BRT Transit Center High Speed Rail Station R E T A I L h O T S P O T 5 ATT 4, PAGE 11 OF 57
Downtown Springfield/Glenwood Vision Downtown Springfield and the Glenwood Riverfront District combined have the capacity to absorb significant amounts of growth over the next 30 years. The build-out plan illustrates the character, location and intensity of new development that may be achieved through implementation of the Downtown Urban Design Plan and the Glenwood North Riverfront Corridor Plan.The Glenwood North Riverfront Corridor Plan and the Downtown Urban Design Plan were separate parallel planning efforts that provide specific recommendations within their respective study areas; but they, collectively addressed the relationship of managing growth and development between downtown and the Glenwood riverfront. The purpose of the Springfield/Glenwood Vision is to illustrate the context and relationship of future development between downtown and the Glenwood Riverfront Corridor instead of as isolated planning efforts.Existing Buildings Proposed Buildings Parks and Open Space Legend Public Parking h igh Speed Rail Station PR Park and Ride TC Transit Center f ranklin Multi-w ay Boulevard w I L L A M E T T E R I v E R To Eugene Protected Bikeways P To Glenwood Riverfront Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy ATT 4, PAGE 12 OF 57
Executive Summary Booth Kelly Millrace Educational and Recreational Enhancements w I L L A M E T T E R I v E R Island Park To Springfield High School To Willamalane Park To Gateway To Willamette Heights and Dorris Ranch To Kelly Butte and Meadow Park D St.B St.A St.Main St.South A St.C St.Pioneer Pkwy (West)Pioneer Pkwy (East)TC PR 5th St 7th St 10th St Mill St Mill Plaza Two-w ay Main Street Protected Bikeways P P City Hall Justice Center Transit Street and h igh Speed Rail Station Post Office Park Island Park Enhancements To Glenwood Riverfront To Franklin Blvd ATT 4, PAGE 13 OF 57
Transit Street &Rail Platfrom Mill Plaza Post Office Park Island Park Enhancements Two-w ay Main Street Justice Center Emerald Arts Center Booth Kelly TC Wildish Theater Academy of Arts Gateways learning Center New Library Island Park Willamette River Downtown Build-Out The build-out diagram provides a summary of the potential amount and type of new downtown development and public infrastructure projects. Most new development is located on vacant or underutilized sites.PR Existing Buildings Public Parking TC Transit Center PR Park and Ride h igh Speed Rail Station n ew Buildings Parks and Open Space Legend South A Street A Street 10th Street 7th Street Pioneer Pkwy (East)Pioneer Pkwy (West)5th Street P P P City Hall Millrace Educational and Recreational Enhancements Downtown Build-Out nE w D E v ELOPME n T P OTE n TIAL Retail 210,000 sf Commercial 110,000 sf Employment (Office) 990,000 sf Cultural/Education 110,000 sf Housing 1,080 units Parking 3,900 sp New LIbrary 60,000 sf P UBLIC Inf RASTRUCTURE PRO j ECTS Two-Way Main Street 3200 lin. ft Mill Plaza Streets 1265 lin. ft Mill Plaza .75 ac Post Office Park/Island Park 2.3 ac Protected Pedestrian/Bikeway Loop 9125 lin. ft Public Parking Structures 1,145 sp Park and Ride Lot 255 sp Transit Street & Rail Platform 1,585 lin.ft Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy ATT 4, PAGE 14 OF 57
Executive Summary Land Use Primary Land Use Diagram Union Pacific Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Glenwood Booth Kelly Island Park C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.R ANKLINBLVD ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte PLAZA TC PR The land use framework identifies a mix of essential uses in locations deliberately selected to maximize development potential and ensure long-term viability. Based upon fundamental real estate siting requirements, the land use framework has the capacity to attract a significant portion of anticipated future region-wide development to the downtown.The land use framework:Identifies primary land uses; a vertical mix of uses along with the identified primary uses is encouraged Identifies areas most likely to be developed or redeveloped over time Builds upon and strengthens existing retail and commercial districts Builds upon existing employment districts and creates new employment opportunities Existing private property shown as a public use would operate as is until acquired by a public entity.Public Parking Exisiting Parks & Open Space n ew Parks h ousing Cultural/Education Civic/Government Employment Commercial Ground f loor Retail TC PR h igh Speed Rail Station h igh Speed Rail Tracks Park and Ride Transit Legend P P P P BRT/Bus Transit Center A ST.MAI n ST.SOUT h A ST.ATT 4, PAGE 15 OF 57
Circulation Circulation Diagram The circulation framework supports regional and local access, providing for a wide range of current and future circulation needs. While efficient access to and mobility through the downtown is maintained, there is an increased emphasis on the design of streets to serve pedestrians and bicycles. The circulation framework includes two types of streets.Mobility Framework Essential auto, truck, transit and protected bikeway routes serving downtown and the metro region: Pioneer Parkway South A Street Downtown Bikeway Loop Main Street and Garden Bridge Crossings New Transit Access Street and High-Speed Rail Livability Framework Key pedestrian, bicycle, and auto routes within downtown and safe routes to neighborhood destinations such as schools and parks:Retail Main Street Neighborhood Connections (Mill Street, 5th Street, 7th Street, and 10th Street)Legend TC PR h igh Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacifi c Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District PLAZA TC PR Livability Routes Mobility Routes Study Area Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 10 ATT 4, PAGE 16 OF 57
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Build-Out Summary New Existing Land Use Total Retail Commercial Employment Arts/Cultural Housing Public Plaza 250,000 SF 253,000 SF 1,022,000 SF 166,000 SF 1,080 DU Parking ----6,366 SF Civic 294,500 SF Overview Public Parks/Open Space 56,600 SF 2,600,000 SF Pioneer Pkway (West)Pioneer Pkway (East)A Street Post Office Park Island Park Enhancements Mill Plaza Booth Kelly City Hall Main Street South A Street 7th Street 5th Street 10th Street 2nd Street Island Park Millrace 210,000 SF 110,000 SF 990,000 SF 60,000 SF 122,000 SF 1,080 DU 3,900 SP 56,600 SF 63,000 SF 40,000 SF 143,000 SF 32,000 SF 234,500 SF 44,000 SF NA 2,466 SP 2,537,000 SF Justice Center TC PR P P Build-Out Land Use The land-use framework provides a vision for unified and coherent growth in which new uses are fostered and existing desirable uses are strengthened.The framework responds to the following essential requirements:Development sites meet proven fundamental real estate needs for housing, employment, retail and parking Development builds upon and strengthens downtown Springfield’s greatest assets—its historic buildings, close-in neighborhoods, network of streets and the Willamette River Long-Range Plan In some situations, new uses are identified for parcels that are already occupied by a viable use. In these special cases the framework:Keeps existing neighborhood plans, other policies and regulations intact Serves as a guide for a potential new overlay of zoning regulations for the study area Recognizes that regardless of any future regulatory changes, existing uses should remain and operate as long as property owners wish Assumes that green space or other public use areas suggested for parcels currently under private ownership will be acquired or dedicated to the City or other government agency Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 12 ATT 4, PAGE 18 OF 57
Land Use Union Pacific Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Glenwood Booth Kelly Island Park C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.R ANKLINBLVD ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Primary Land Use Diagram Public Parking Existing Parks/Open Space New Parks Housing Cultural/Education Civic/Government Commercial Ground Floor Retail TC PR High Speed Rail Park and Ride Transit Legend P BRT/Bus Transit Employment PLAZA TC PR P P P Millrace A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.13 Land Use ATT 4, PAGE 19 OF 57
Retail Recipe for Success Ground-Floor Retail New and existing storefronts reestablish downtown as the premier pedestrian-oriented shopping destination in Springfield. Retail Hot Spot Elements 150,000 sf of new ground-floor street-oriented retail on parcels surrounding Mill Plaza Sites that serve the needs of large-format anchor retailers that draw shoppers to the downtown Retail-friendly parking located between Pioneer Parkway West and Pioneer Parkway East Main Street Retail Elements 40,000 sf of street-oriented retail along Main Street, including existing storefronts and new infill sites from Pioneer Parkway West to 5th Street Storefront spaces ideally suited to specialty and local- serving retail businesses Parking provided at near-by city-owned Main Street facility Downtown Grocery Elements 60,000-sf site that accommodates a new ‘urban style’ full-service grocery store Parking provided behind, above, below or within a new adjacent parking structure Retail Recipe for Success Successful retail development requires following a basic formula for success. The key elements include:The Right Retail Configuration–approximately 1/4 mile in length which is equal to a five-minute walk Attractive Retail Presentation–buildings provide retail friendly storefronts with large openings and views of retail displays High Quality Pedestrian Environment–incorporating wide sidewalks, safe crossings, pedestrian-scaled lighting, and street furniture Shopper Friendly Parking–no further than a block away from retail Convenient Auto Access–with direct and easy two-way auto access to storefronts and parking Ground-Floor Retail Diagram Union Pacifi c Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Glenwood Booth Kelly Island Park C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.R ANKLINBLVD ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Retail Hot Spot Historic Main Street Retail Full-Service Grocery P PLAZA A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.PR P P TC Shopper-Friendly Parking Sites Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Ground Floor Retail Study Area Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 14 ATT 4, PAGE 20 OF 57
Land Use Commercial Diagram Union Pacifi c Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Glenwood Booth Kelly Island Park C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.R ANKLINBLVD ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Employment Diagram Union Pacific Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Glenwood Booth Kelly Island Park C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.R ANKLINBLVD ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte P Employment Parking Sites Upper-Floor Employment PLAZA PLAZA P A ST.A ST.PR TC PR TC Commercial Commercial uses support and complement the Retail Hot Spot. The commercial framework:Includes businesses that sell services such as banks or dry cleaners Preserves sites of existing viable uses such as Lithia Motors May include other upper-floor uses such as housing or employment Employment The employment framework:Provides new highly desirable sites with ‘prominent addresses’ along major roadways Includes parcels large enough to accommodate Class -A office buildings Preserves the Booth Kelly site for a future large employment campus Elements of the employment district include:Variety–provides opportunities for both new construction and/or renovated offices above existing ground-floor uses Flexibility–provides attractive sites for both major employers and small businesses Access to services–located close to retail, dining, civic and other services Access to amenities–including Mill Plaza, riverfront parks and the Millrace open space Easy access–access to arterial roadways and transit Lithia Motors Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Commercial Study Area Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Employment Study Area 15 Land Use ATT 4, PAGE 21 OF 57
Civic Diagram Union Pacific Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Glenwood Booth Kelly Island Park C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.R ANKLINBLVD ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Cultural Diagram Union Pacific Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Glenwood Booth Kelly Island Park C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EA ST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.FRANKLINBLVD ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte PLAZA PLAZA Justice Center New Library City Hall Springfield Museum Emerald Arts Center Wildish Theater Arts Academy A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.PR TC PR TC Gateways Post Office Civic Cultural The cultural framework:Builds upon existing assets Provides locations for art galleries, dining and lodging Encourages art studios and work-live housing Encourages upgrades to existing storefronts and new infill Government uses improve downtown vitality. Downtown businesses benefit from government employees and patrons. The civic framework:Integrates the Justice Center with City Hall Provides a location for a future new library and other government services between 5th and 6th streets Preserves 234,500 sf of existing centrally located public and government services Maintains City Hall in its current location Should City Hall be reconstructed in the future, the framework identifies a new location north of A Street; relocating City Hall would free up three city blocks for redevelopment and future parking to support Main Street.Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Civic Study Area Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Cultural Study Area Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 16 ATT 4, PAGE 22 OF 57
Land Use Housing Diagram Union Pacifi c Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Glenwood Booth Kelly Island Park C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.R ANKLINBLVD ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Upper-Floor Housing PLAZA Parking Diagram Union Pacific Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Glenwood Booth Kelly Island Park C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EA ST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.FRANKLINBLVD ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Private Parking Public Parking PLAZA A ST.Post Office Park PR TC PR P P TC P Housing Downtown housing helps to create an active and economically successful downtown. Downtown residents are attracted to the services, shopping, cultural activities and employment opportunities. The housing framework:Accommodates over 1,000 dwelling units Provides opportunities for a variety of housing types for residents of all incomes and ages Locates residential development in desirable areas adjacent to existing or planned plazas, parks, and open spaces Transitions the building height and massing down to complement the adjacent historic Washburne neighborhood Locates housing within a five-minute walk to transit Encourages upper-floor housing along Main Street Includes parking located on site Parking While a reduction in parking is encouraged, the parking framework ensures that adequate public and private parking is provided.The parking framework:Is consistent with the downtown parking study Supports the transition of public parking from lots to structures as demand warrants Includes private parking provided in either structures or lots; unless accommodated within public facilities, or other parking arrangement, private parking must be provided on site Ensures parking lots are located behind buildings or screened from public view Maximizes on-street parking along Main Street and surrounding Mill Plaza Limits loading zones and parking access on streets with ground-floor retail frontages Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Housing Study Area Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Public Park and Ride Public Parking Structure Study Area P 17 Land Use ATT 4, PAGE 23 OF 57
Plaza and Parks Diagram Union Pacific Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Glenwood Booth Kelly Island Park C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EA ST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.FRANKLINBLVD ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte PLAZA Mill Plaza Island Park Enhancements Connection to Island Park Retail Pavilion Curbless Streets Public Art/Fountain Mill Plaza- Looking West Main Street Pioneer Parkway (West)New Street Mill Street Island Park Landscaping and Seating Areas A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.PR TC Millrace Enhancements 150’377’Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Plaza, Parks and Open Spaces The Mill Plaza, park and open space enhancements serve as downtown organizing elements and amenities, support natural storage of downtown stormwater, and provide community access to ecologically restored public waterways.New, existing and enhanced plazas, parks and open spaces create a variety of active and passive places in the following locations:Mill Plaza Island Park Enhancements Post Office Park Millrace Enhancements Mill Plaza The 1.3-acre Mill Plaza located on the west end of Main Street is a focus for creating a downtown retail destination and central gathering space for the community. The design of the plaza includes mostly hardscape elements and is flexible enough to accommodate large downtown events as well as everyday uses.Design elements include:A direct pedestrian and bicycle connection from the plaza to Island Park Special brick or concrete pavers Curbless streets surrounding the plaza that expand the usable space and perceived visual dimensions of the assembly area A retail pavilion with a bike station, cafe and restrooms Street trees and landscaping Lighting and street furniture such as benches and trash receptacles Public art Island Park Enhancements Island Park, a passive park and public assembly area, continues to draw residents and visitors to downtown. Proposed enhancements to 1.45 acres of the existing park will create a formal garden for strolling, sitting, and viewing the Willamette River. Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Parks and Plaza Study Area Existing Parks/ Open Space Post Office Park Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 18 ATT 4, PAGE 24 OF 57
Land Use Island Park Enhancements- Looking East Post Office Park- Looking North Gardens Connection to Mill Plaza Mill Plaza Lawn and Passive Use Areas Adjacent Housing Post Office 7th Street 8th Street A Street Main Street Washburne Historic District A Street Main Street Island Park Formal Garden Neighborhood Park Slough Walkways, Gathering Area, and Water Feature Play Structures and Informal Play Areas Design elements include:A direct connection from the park to Mill Plaza The slough as a natural water feature that showcases sustainable stormwater management Paved or crushed rock pathways A variety of landscape beds, trees, shrubs and perennials Planting beds and pervious paving that incorporate sustainable stormwater management Pedestrian-scale lighting, benches and bike parking Post Office Park Located along A Street opposite of the existing Springfield Post Office, this one-acre neighborhood park is centrally located to serve high-density housing on adjacent blocks and the Washburne Historic District.Design elements include:Primarily lawn, street trees and planting beds Paved walkways, an assembly area and a possible water feature Informal sport and game areas Children’s play areas and structures Pedestrian-scale lighting, benches and bike parking Millrace Enhancements The 44-acre former Mill Pond will be transformed into a natural citywide stormwater park, reducing the impact on and extending the life of existing stormwater infrastructure. Enhancements will provide for fish, wildlife and riparian areas with public trail access for viewing the restored habitat.Design elements include:Trails and view points Historic steam plant interpretative information center and restrooms Natural and historical interpretation sites Picnic pavilion Parking A new pedestrian and bicycle rail crossing, providing safe and direct access to and from downtown Housing Housing Housing 19 Land Use ATT 4, PAGE 25 OF 57
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Automobiles and Trucks Bicyclists Transit Pedestrians Overview The circulation framework supports downtown’s role as a destination rather than a place to pass through. The framework provides regional access for autos, trucks and transit and significantly improves pedestrian and bicycle access within a five-minute walk or bike ride to and from downtown. Main Street is reestablished as a pedestrian-friendly destination.The circulation framework establishes a hierarchy of transportation routes. The diagram on the opposite page identifies the location of Livability and Mobility routes.Livability Framework A Retail Main Street–Details Main Street improvements that strengthen the retail environment by reestablishing two-way auto travel and identifying pedestrian-friendly improvements to sidewalks and intersections Neighborhood Connections–Provide safe routes to schools, parks and civic facilities. Improvements include both pedestrian and bicycle enhancements Mobility Framework Protected Bikeways–Identify safe routes separated from auto traffic that will significantly increase bicycle ridership up to a mile from downtown Bus Rapid Transit and High Speed Rail Routes–Expand the current bus rapid transit east along South A and identify a future high-speed rail and station adjacent to the Union Pacific rail corridor that will reduce auto dependency and help to provide access within the Springfield and Eugene metro area and the Pacific Northwest region Regional Truck and Auto Access Corridors–Provide for through auto and truck traffic along South A Street, Pioneer Parkway West, and Pioneer Parkway East Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 22 ATT 4, PAGE 28 OF 57
Circulation C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacific Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Circulation Diagram PLAZA Livability Routes Mobility Routes TC PR Study Area Millrace 23 ATT 4, PAGE 29 OF 57
C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacifi c Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District Livability Diagram PR TC Livability Framework Streets and sidewalks make up more than 40 percent of the land area within downtown. Well-designed pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly streets contribute to a successful and vibrant downtown.Retail Main Street Projected regional growth and new planned downtown development will exacerbate the current degraded retail environment along Main Street. To reverse this trend and make Main Street attractive for retail businesses, the framework:Creates two-way traffic movement at least from Mill Street to 10th Street Preserves on-street curbside parking Redesigns intersections to reduce pedestrian crossing distances Improves the pedestrian environment by incorporating pedestrian-scaled lighting, street trees and street furniture Includes curbless streetscape elements around Mill Plaza Redirects east/west truck and automobile commuter traffic to South A Street Neighborhood Connections The framework identifies key pedestrian and bicycle improvement routes that link neighborhoods, schools and parks with downtown.PLAZA Livability Routes Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 24 ATT 4, PAGE 30 OF 57
Circulation C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacific Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District Typical Block-Looking North Retail Main Street Diagram Typical Section Table Intersections Main Street Replace Corners with Tighter Turning Radius to Reduce Pedestrian Crossing Distance Replace Curb Extensions Convert to Two-Way Add Pedestrian Scale Lighting and Street Furniture Pioneer Pkwy (East)Pioneer Pkwy (West)PLAZA PR TC Retail Main Street The following improvements will reestablish Main Street as a pedestrian-oriented retail destination. Improvements include:Reorienting traffic signals for two-way travel Constructing new 25’ radius curb extensions with landscaping Painting new crosswalks with ladder stripping Constructing tabled intersections to calm traffic and improve ADA accessibility Designing a consistent ‘family of elements’ for street, furniture, including signal poles, pedestrian-scale lighting, planters, benches, trash receptacles, bicycle racks, bollards, and newspaper corrals that create a cohesive pedestrian environment The following existing elements will not change:The number or width of travel and parking lanes Existing sidewalks Retail Main Street Plaza Streets Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area 25 ATT 4, PAGE 31 OF 57
Plaza Streets- Looking North Curbless Streets Bollards Street Trees, Pedestrian-Scale Lighting and Street Furniture On-Street Parking Main Street Pioneer Pkwy (West)Mill Street Mill Plaza Typical Curbless Street Plaza Streets Plaza streets are located along Mill Street and a new street fronting the north side of Mill Plaza. Design elements include:Two-way auto travel on curbless streets that can be closed to traffic to enlarge the overall plaza area for special events Bollards along the plaza side of the street that provide access for maintenance vehicles Curb extensions with ornamental trees Canopy street trees On-street parking along building frontages separating pedestrians from auto travel and supporting needed parking for retail A consistent ‘family of elements’ for street furniture, including signal poles, pedestrian-scale lighting, planters, benches, trash receptacles, bicycle racks, bollards, and newspaper corrals that create a cohesive pedestrian environment Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 26 ATT 4, PAGE 32 OF 57
Circulation C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacifi c Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District Neighborhood Connections Diagram Protected Bikeway PLAZA PR TC Neighborhood Connections The neighborhood connections include:Mill Street–Connects the Kelly Butte neighborhood to downtown and provides a direct link between Meadow Park and the Mill Plaza 5th Street–Connects the Washburne District to downtown and provides a direct link between the public library and the Hamlin Sports Complex 7th Street–Provides a safe route to school with a direct link between Springfield High School, Gateway Learning Center, the future high-speed rail station and the Millrace 10th Street–Provides a safe route to school with a direct link between Springfield Middle School/Willamalane Park, and the South A Street protected bikeway Minimum pedestrian design elements include: 6’ wide continuous sidewalks Ladder-striped crosswalks Stop signs or signalized intersections Bicycle design elements may include: Protected bikeways (preferred)Bike lanes Bike boulevards on 7th Street north of B Street (outside of the downtown plan study area)Biking for children on the sidewalk along routes to schools where space is constrained Neighborhood Connections Routes to Schools Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area Millrace 27 ATT 4, PAGE 33 OF 57
Mobility Diagram C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacific Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District PR TC Mobility Framework The mobility framework identifies key routes that provide access to the region and enable the revitalization of Main Street. Protected Bikeways Protected bikeways include:A downtown loop along A Street, 10th Street, South A and Island Park New river crossings between Glenwood and downtown along the existing Main Street bridge and a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge that extends westerly from A Street Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and High-Speed Rail BRT and High-speed rail include:Routes along South A, Pioneer Parkway West and Pioneer Parkway East, serving current and future bus rapid transit A new high-speed rail and station located within the existing rail right-of-way, providing premium access between Springfield, Portland, Seattle and Vancouver B.C.A new bus and BRT transit street, integrating the existing transit center with a new high-speed rail station Automobile and Truck Mobility Streets Auto and truck streets include:A route along South A Street, serving as the primary east/west auto and truck route for the metro area Routes along Pioneer Parkway West and Pioneer Parkway East, serving as the primary north/south auto route, connecting downtown with the Gateway/Riverbend District and providing regional access to I-5 Mobility Routes Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area MAIN ST.Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 28 ATT 4, PAGE 34 OF 57
Circulation Protected Bikeways Protected bikeways provide safe, direct and convenient access to downtown within a five-minute ride from surrounding neighborhoods and connect to the Springfield/Eugene regional bicycle network.Protected bikeways include:Glenwood Connections –Provide a direct connection from A Street to the Glenwood Riverfront District and from Main Street to the regional trail network along Franklin Boulevard Downtown Loop –Creates a continuous loop from A Street to 10th Street and along South A Street to Island Park Other Connections –Include access to key destinations along Pioneer Parkway to the north, 2nd Street to the south and South A Street to the east Protected Bikeways Diagram C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacific Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District SOUTH A ST.PR TC Protected Bikeways Garden Bridge Willamette River Glenwood Waterfront Glenwood Connections Protected Pedestrian/Bikeway Main Street Bridge Island Park Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area 29 ATT 4, PAGE 35 OF 57
Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge- Eugene Main Street Bridge Option- Looking West Under Bridge Crossing Glenwood Connections Two bridge crossings offer distinct opportunities to: Support an active waterfront on both sides of the river by linking the Glenwood Riverfront District to Island Park and downtown. Extend the primary east/west bicycle commuter route from downtown along South A and across the Main Street Bridge to Franklin Boulevard These include:Garden Bridge –A pedestrian- and bicycle-only bridge that connects Island Park to the Glenwood waterfront and provides Glenwood residents direct downtown access Minimum bicycle design elements include:A direct bridge alignment that continues the A Street protected bikeway across the river to the future Glenwood waterfront trail A minimum 10’ bi-directional bikeway separated from pedestrian traffic by striping or barrier Bridge ramps that transition directly to existing grade on both sides of the river; corkscrew or switch-back ramps are not appropriate The image below right identifies a typical pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Eugene.Main Street Bridge –A possible cantilevered or under-bridge crossing along the Main Street bridge to Franklin Boulevard, providing a regional bicycle connection between downtown Springfield and Eugene Minimum bicycle design elements include:A minimum 10’ bi-directional bikeway separated from pedestrian traffic by striping or barrier Bridge ramps that transition directly to existing grade on each side of the river are preferred over corkscrew or switch-back ramps The image below left illustrates a potential under-bridge crossing on the Main Street Bridge.Glenwood Connections Diagram C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacific Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District Main Street Bridge Garden Bridge Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area Cantilever A ST.SOUTH A ST.Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 30 ATT 4, PAGE 36 OF 57
Circulation Downtown Protected Bikeway Loop Diagram Bike Station C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacific Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District Typical Bikeway Section PLAZA PR TC Downtown Protected Bikeway Loop The bicycle loop provides safe and convenient access to downtown attractions. The loop includes.A Street from 10th Street to the existing Island Park pedestrian and bicycle trail 10th Street from A Street to South A Street South A Street from 10th Street to the existing Island Park pedestrian and bicycle trail Existing Island Park Trail from South A Street under the bridge to A Street Design elements include:A protected bikeway separated from auto traffic by a landscape buffer, curb-side parking or a grade separation Colored pavement indicating the bike route; colored pavement should continue through intersections Secured bike parking at key destinations and transit centers A bike station at Mill Plaza, including changing rooms, showers, and storage and rental facilities Protected Bikeway Loop Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area 31 ATT 4, PAGE 37 OF 57
Other Connections Diagram C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacific Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District PLAZA PR TC Other Connections Other connections provide an essential link between key destinations and downtown. The connections include:Pioneer Parkway–Links Gateway and the Sacred Heart Medical Center to downtown 2nd Street–Links the Willamette Heights neighborhood and Dorris Ranch to downtown South A Street–Links the Regional Sports Center to downtown Design elements include:A protected bikeway separated from auto traffic by a landscape buffer, curb-side parking or grade separation Colored pavement indicating the bike route; colored pavement should continue through intersections Secured bike parking at key destinations and transit facilities Other Connections Dorris Ranch Living History Farm Sacred Heart Medical Center 2nd Street Dorris Ranch Willamette River Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 32 ATT 4, PAGE 38 OF 57
Circulation Bus Rapid Transit and High-Speed Rail The BRT and high-speed rail framework builds off of Lane Transit District’s (LTD) investment in existing BRT and provides for possible high-speed rail in downtown Springfield. Bus Rapid Transit Is accommodated to support planned LTD expansion of the BRT route east of downtown High-Speed Rail Provides a terminus station and park-and-ride facility Locates a platform and trackway within the existing Union Pacific right-of-way New Transit Access Street Extends the existing LTD bus-only street Links BRT transit center, high-speed rail and park-and-ride lot Transit and High Speed Rail C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacifi c Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District PR TC PLAZA A ST.PIONEER PARKWAY (WEST)PIONEER PARKWAY (EAST)Existing Transit Center TC PR Existing Transit Center Proposed BRT Route East Future High-Speed Rail New Transit Access Street South A Street 8th Street 7th Street 5th Street Pioneer Parkway East Pioneer Parkway West City Hall Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area 33 ATT 4, PAGE 39 OF 57
Transit Street C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacifi c Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District PR TC Planned and Existing Bus Routes Proposed and Existing Bus Rapid Transit Routes PLAZA A ST.PIONEER PARKWAY (WEST)PIONEER PARKWAY (EAST)Bus Rapid Transit The Regional Transportation Plan calls for the Planned EmX BRT (see image lower right) route to run as a couplet system along Main and South A Streets. The City should work in conjunction with LTD to coordinate and accommodate a refinement to the EmX BRT alignment running east from the transit center. Further refinement and analysis should consider and support:Two-way traffic on Main Street Possible two-way traffic on South A Street Rerouting the east/west alignment along the proposed transit street and South A Street as indicated Design of South A Street to accommodate either an exclusive BRT guideway or shared lanes Planned EmX BRT Route Existing EmX BRT Route to Eugene Existing EmX BRT Route to Gateway Downtown Springfield Downtown Eugene Gateway and Riverbend Bus Rapid Transit System- Regional Transportation Plan Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 34 ATT 4, PAGE 40 OF 57
Circulation High-Speed Rail High-speed rail provides a unique opportunity for economic development, reduced roadway congestion and improved air quality in downtown Springfield. Further study of high-speed rail would identify:Trackway and station platform needs Park-and-ride needs Acquisition requirements of properties east of the study area for maintenance and other facilities Design elements include:A 1,000’ station platform with shelters and ticketing facilities Wide walkways with benches connecting the platform to the park-and-ride lot A pedestrian and bike bridge with access over the trackway to the station platform A drop-off area on the new transit access street High Speed Rail Diagram C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacifi c Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District Potential High Speed Rail Maintenance Facility High Speed Rail Station/Park and Ride Station Platform Elevator to Platform Ramp to Sidewalk BRT/Bus Stop South A Street Millrace Enhancement Area 7th Street Transit Only Street PR TC Pedestrian and Bike Bridge Park and Ride UP Rail Line High-Speed Rail Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area Millrace A ST.SOUTH A ST.35 ATT 4, PAGE 41 OF 57
New Transit Access Street Bus-Only Lanes (Two-Way)Proposed BRT Exclusive Guideway or Shared Lanes High Speed Rail Station Platform Auto Lanes (Two-Way)TC PR Transit Only Booth Kelly South A Street City Hall 7th Street Main Street BRT Only Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Parking Structure New Transit Access Street The new transit access street begins at Pioneer Parkway East and ends at 8th Street, avoiding the need to locate BRT lanes along South A Street where the right-of-way is constrained. The design of the new transit street includes:Exclusive two-way transit-only lanes serving BRT and buses Two-way office and parking access lanes A parking lane for short-term transit drop off and office loading/service A walkway connecting the high-speed rail park-and-ride lot to the transit center C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacifi c Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District Existing Transit Center and Bus-Only Street PR TC New Transit Access Street Existing Transit Center and Bus-Only Street Proposed BRT Exclusive Guideway or Shared Lanes Existing BRT routes New Transit Access Street Diagram Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area SOUTH A ST.Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 36 ATT 4, PAGE 42 OF 57
Circulation Automobile and Truck Diagram C ST.D ST.E ST.F ST.G ST.A ST.MAIN ST.MAIN ST.SOUTH A ST.B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4THST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EAST PIONEER PARKWAY WEST MCVAY HWY C ST.B ST.10THST.12THST.Union Pacifi c Rail Road W i l l a m e t t e R i v e r Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Island Park ¼M i l e R a d i u s Kelly Butte Glenwood North Riverfront District Auto and Truck Mobility Streets PLAZA Pioneer Pkwy (West)Pioneer Pkwy (East)Main Street South A Street 2nd Street TC PLAZA 2 Lanes-No Trucks (Possible Two-Way)3 Lanes (Possible Two-Way)6 Lanes- Auto and Truck Route (Two-Way)5 to 6 Lanes (Two-Way)Shared Auto/BRT Lane Conceptual Mobility Option for Special Traffic Study Area PR S New Signalized Intersection TC Special Traffic Study Area Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area 37 Automobile and Truck Mobility Streets The automobile and truck framework includes a network of streets that ensure the efficient travel of freight and commuter traffic through downtown. Downtown Mobility Streets Provide downtown routes for regional through traffic and enable the conversion of Main Street to two-way. Downtown Mobility Streets include:South A Mobility Street Elements Two-way travel from the eastern bridgehead through downtown A BRT guideway or shared lane from the eastern bridgehead to the transit center and an exclusive guideway or shared lane from 8th Street east Turn lanes for northbound access to Pioneer Parkway The designated truck route that replaces the current Main Street route Pioneer Parkway Mobility Streets Elements Removal of right turn-lane to Main Street along Pioneer Parkway West Special Traffic Study Area An additional traffic study is required to determine the feasibility of converting Main Street from a one-way to a two-way street and to relocate through traffic to South A. Options to resolve congestion and traffic issues between the eastern bridgehead and Pioneer Parkway should be explored. Options may consider:A new intersection at the eastern bridgehead A roundabout at the eastern bridgehead Two-way bridges Other The image on the right identifies a possible conceptual mobility option within the special traffic study area.Main Street Main Street should not serve as a regional mobility street. An additional traffic study may be needed to:Convert Main Street to a two-way street between at least Mill and 10th streets Remove the Main Street truck route designation between, at a minimum, Mill and 10th streets ATT 4, PAGE 43 OF 57
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The implementation strategy prescribes a program for creating positive change and stimulating development momentum in downtown Springfield. The implementation strategy is founded on the principle that public dollars must be spent on projects that stimulate significant private investment in the downtown. The strategy includes:Catalyst and Key Projects–Essential projects and actions that stimulate downtown investment and support revitalization efforts over time Other Actions–Actions that demonstrate momentum and establish the regulatory framework needed to implement the plan Schedule–A schedule for implementing the downtown plan’s projects and actions Responsibilities–Identifies a comprehensive, consistent and coordinated effort Overview 10th St Implementation Projects Catalyst Project Key Project Downtown Urban Renewal District Boundary Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 40 Plaza t w O -way ma I n Street Par KI ng PIO neer P ar K way (we S t)PIO neer P ar K way (ea S t)ATT 4, PAGE 46 OF 57
Implementation Implementation Strategy t wo-w ay m ain Street Justice Center Emerald Arts Center Wildish Theater Academy of Arts Gateways learning Center Funding Public investment in infrastructure and open space will be necessary to improve the private investment environment within the Downtown Springfield study area. The area currently lacks fundamental components of a vibrant downtown such as a public plaza, a significant retail presence and a pedestrian-friendly shopping street. Therefore, the Implementation Strategy suggests focusing on the catalyst and key public projects as the initial step required to stimulate adjacent private development. Public Investment With limited public funds available, it will take time to build out all of the public actions identified in the plan. To limit public costs, catalyst and key projects such as the Mill Plaza and development of public parking facilities can be phased to limit public financial exposure in the early stages of implementation. The figure to the right illustrates the location and relationship of catalyst and key public infrastructure projects.Public Investment Tools It is important to keep in mind what Springfield “wants to be when it grows up” and to devise an implementation strategy around that notion rather than simply crafting a strategy based upon limited available funds. For Downtown Springfield to be revitalized and the community’s vision to be realized, a concerted and disciplined adherence to the strategies and elements of the plan will be required. Funding of downtown public projects will likely come from various sources. Some of these sources, such as Tax Increment Financing (TIF) or the City’s Capital Improvements Program (CIP), are currently in place. Additional funding from local, state and national sources should be explored.Nationwide, tax increment financing of public projects has proven the most effective tool for funding downtown infrastructure. The Downtown Urban Renewal District has produced a limited amount of increment; however, over time, it will be an invaluable source of financing implementation projects. South a Street a Street 10th Street 7th Street Pioneer Pkwy (East)Pioneer Pkwy (West)5th Street City Hall Public Parking Site m ill Plaza t wo-w ay m ain Street Catalyst and Key Projects 41 ATT 4, PAGE 47 OF 57
Catalyst Project Mill Plaza is a public catalyst project that is essential to creating a positive downtown atmosphere and triggering significant private development surrounding the plaza.The project will serve as an amenity and focus for downtown development. It will help to create a downtown identity that will add value to surrounding parcels. m ill Plaza Acquisition of the Mill Plaza site should occur immediately. The Mill Plaza site is comprised of three parcels under separate ownership. The diagram to the right identifies the parcels that must be assembled.r equired l and a ssembly m ill Plaza Project Concept a Street m I ll St ma I n St PIO neer P ar K way (we S t)a lley a Street m I ll St ma I n St PIO neer P ar K way (we S t)1 2 3 Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 42 ATT 4, PAGE 48 OF 57
Implementation Implementation Strategy m ill Plaza (l ooking n orthwest)Stimulated Private Investment e a B C D m I ll P laza t otal: $3.7 mil Acquire Site (Estimated Value) $1.1 mil Construct Plaza (56,600 sf @ $45.00 sf) $2.6mil Public Investment A conceptual estimate of the public cost to acquire and build the plaza is approximately $3.7 million.Private Investment The potential for private investment adjacent to the plaza is approximately $81 million.43 P r IV ate I n V e S tment t otal: $80.8 mil D e a B C Mill Street Office and Retail $35.0 mil A Street Parking Structure $6.7 mil Plaza Office and Retail $11.6 mil A Street Housing and Retail $16.0 mil Main and Mill Office and Retail $11.5 mil Main Street Mill Street Pioneer Pkwy (w est)South A Street ATT 4, PAGE 49 OF 57
Key Projects After the Mill Plaza site is secured, key projects must be implemented to support retail revitalization.The two key projects are: Converting Main Street from one-way to two-way travel Securing a significant public parking site t wo-w ay m ain Street Currently, Main Street’s one-way travel limits business accessibility and visibility and reduces pedestrian safety. Returning Main Street to its historic two-way travel pattern will create an environment in which businesses can thrive. The following actions should be implemented over time. At a minimum, Main Street should include two-way travel between Mill Street and 10th Street Curbside on-street parking should be maintained Traffic signals should be reconfigured along with roadway striping No changes are required to Main Street’s existing sidewalks, curb extensions or crosswalks to implement two-way travel.e xisting Conditions t wo-w ay m ain Street l imits a Street m I ll St S OU th a St 5th St 6th St 7th St 8th St 9th St a Street m I ll St S OU th a St 5th St 6th St 7th St 8th St 9th St 10th St 10th St Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 44 e xisting One-w ay m ain Street t wo-w ay m ain Street PIO neer P ar K way (we S t)PIO neer P ar K way (we S t)ATT 4, PAGE 50 OF 57
Implementation Implementation Strategy Public Parking Site Public parking will be needed to serve customers who frequent ground-floor retail uses surrounding Mill Plaza. Parking can be built in phases as shown below.Phase I Acquire sites: 1) the north side of the block currently under private ownership and occupied by County services 2) the south side of the block currently occupied by the Springfield Utility Board Design and build a surface lot with approximately 135 parking stalls Phase II Design and build the parking structure to serve primarily ground-floor ‘hot spot’ retail uses. At full retail build-out, approximately 475 spaces would be required.Public Parking Site–Phase II e xisting r etail n ew r etail n ew Parking Structure l egend 45 Public Parking Site–Phase I a Street ma I n St PIO neer P ar K way (we S t)PIO neer P ar K way (ea S t)Public Parking Site–r equired l and a ssembly a Street ma I n St PIO neer P ar K way (we S t)PIO neer P ar K way (ea S t)Phase II Parking Structure 1 2 Mill Street Pioneer Pkwy (w est)South A Street Pioneer Pkwy (e ast)Phase I Parking l ot ATT 4, PAGE 51 OF 57
Other a ctions Other actions are necessary to ensure that projects are implemented as envisioned by the plan. The other actions are:Plan adoption Updates to existing policy and regulatory documents Additional planning efforts A Main Street demonstration block project Plan a doption The following plans should be adopted by city council.Downtown Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy Adoption Plan adoption is the first step in providing a clear commitment to Springfield’s future and a tool for decision makers to use to prioritize public investment that will generate significant and sustained private investment. The plan should be reviewed by the Planning Commission with recommendations presented to the City Council. The plan should be adopted by City Council as a subarea plan or other policy-guiding resolution as an amendment to the Downtown Refinement Plan, the Eugene-Springfield Metro Plan, and the Springfield 2030–Comprehensive Plan. Parking Management Plan Adoption Adoption of the Parking Management Plan will strategically support development identified in the 30-year build-out plan. Policy and r egulatory Updates Plan recommendations generally comply with existing and updated plans, policies and regulations. Where recommendations do not comply or additional regulations are needed, updates to the existing policies and regulations should be made to ensure that the intent of the Urban Design Plan is realized.Springfield Development Code Update The current Mixed-Use Zoning Districts (3.2-600) and Mixed-Use Development Standards (3.2-615) identified in the Springfield Development Code are not consistent with the plan. Staff and Council should consider the modification of existing zones/standards and the addition of mixed-use zones/standards as needed to support development consistent with the Urban Design Plan. Recommended code modifications are identified in the appendix to this report.Downtown Design Guidelines The City should initiate a process for the creation of design guidelines and a design review process as an essential tool for review of downtown projects. Typically, more extensive (major) projects could be reviewed by a review committee, while less extensive (minor) projects could be reviewed by planning staff.Downtown Street Standards Design standards and details that are consistent with the circulation framework should be developed for the downtown streets, sidewalks, intersections and public spaces. These standards must address roadway safety requirements and have an emphasis on pedestrians and bicycles.a dditional Planning e fforts The following planning efforts are necessary to ensure that the implementation strategy is executed in a timely manner and is consistent with the Urban Design Plan’s recommendations. Develop a Retail Strategy and Implementation Plan The City needs to fund a retail strategy that identifies retail development sites, recruitment, management and financial incentives to ensure a critical mass of retail in the downtown. The strategy should incorporate:A comprehensive database as a leasing and information tool A recruitment brochure and information on downtown sites and opportunities Formation of a representative retail recruitment team Development incentives for retailers and public/private partnerships to encourage retail development Initiate a Two-Way Main Street Transportation Study A two-way Main Street will ensure successful development of future retail along Main Street. The study should include a plan for:Converting Main Street to two-way from Mill Street to 10th Avenue at a minimum. Including the two-way conversion as a priority project in the update to the Transportation System Plan Funding improvements and a schedule for implementation To enable conversion of Main Street, the study should also develop a design concept for converting South A Street to a mobility corridor for autos, trucks and transit traffic through downtown. The design should consider:Two-way conversion of South A Street Potential impacts of two-way streets (South A and Main) accessing or exiting from a one-way bridge crossing on the eastside of the Willamette River The impacts and need for additional road widening and new signalization An east/west truck route along South A Street or other streets Protected bikeways on the south side of the street Pedestrian-friendly and safe crossings at key intersections Develop a High-Speed Rail Plan The Urban Design Plan proposes a “multi-modal hub” that maximizes current investment in transit by locating a High- Speed Rail (HSR) station and a park-and-ride lot/structure in close proximity to the current BRT station. Additionally, the proposed station location is adjacent to properties outside the downtown study area that are ideally located and large enough to serve as maintenance facilities needed for HSR system operations. Efforts should be made by the City to include the proposed station and related transit facilities as part of ODOT’s ongoing HSR environmental analysis or any subsequent supplemental environmental analysis, engineering and design studies. Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 46 ATT 4, PAGE 52 OF 57
Implementation Implementation Strategy m ain Street Demonstration Block (l ooking e ast)m ain Street Demonstration Block The demonstration block would showcase improvements that would eventually be made to nine blocks of Main Street between Mill Street and 10th Street. The approximate cost for improvements to one block and two intersections would range from $0.5 to $0.9 million.Future Development Future Development m ill Plaza 47 Proposed Construction l imits Demonstration Block S OU th a Street ma I n Street e xisting Conditions PIO neer P ar K way (we S t)PIO neer P ar K way (ea S t)S OU th a Street ma I n Street PIO neer P ar K way (we S t)PIO neer P ar K way (ea S t)Design and Construct Demonstration Block ATT 4, PAGE 53 OF 57
First 120 Days Public Projects Schedule 1. Adopt Downtown District Urban Design Plan & Implementation Strategy 2. Adopt Parking Management Plan 3. Establish an Inter-Departmental Implementation Team 4. Develop Financing Strategy to Secure Mill Plaza Site and Public Parking Site 5. Initiate Update to Development Code, Design Guidelines, and Street Standards 6. Initiate Two-Way Main Street Transportation Study 7. Initiate Retail Strategy and Implementation Plan Six m onths 1. Secure Mill Plaza Site 2. Develop a High-Speed Rail Plan One y ear 1. Complete Two-Way Main Street Transportation Study 2. Complete Update to Development Code and Design Guidelines 3. Complete Retail Strategy and Implementation Plan 4. Design Mill Plaza 5. Secure Public Parking Site t wo to t hree y ears 1. Construct Mill Plaza 2. Design and Construct Public Parking Surface Lot 3. Obtain Approvals for Two-Way Main Street Recommendations 4. Complete Update to Street Standards 2010 2011 2012 June Mar Sept June Mar Sept June Mar Sept 2013 June Mar Sept t hree to Seven y ears 1. Construct Main Street Demonstration Project 2. Construct Improvements Identified in Two-Way Main Street Transportation Study Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy 48 ATT 4, PAGE 54 OF 57
Implementation Implementation Strategy r esponsibilities Implementation of this plan will require focused, aggressive efforts by the public and private sectors over the coming years. For this plan to be successful, a comprehensive, consistent and coordinated effort will be necessary.Plan success depends upon establishing implementation momentum. Managing Implementation The key entities below will be responsible for managing aspects of plan implementation:City of Springfield Convene Downtown Citizen Advisory Committee meetings every six months or more frequently if needed to review plan implementation progress Establish an inter-departmental implementation team to coordinate public and private sector efforts Create a Parking Manager position and Parking Advisory Committee to assist in the parking program implementation Coordinate design and construction of public infrastructure and amenities such as the Main Street Demonstration Project and Mill Plaza Administer loan and grant programs contributing to downtown revitalization and affordable housing Encourage creation of a downtown business association City of Springfield, Development Services Planning Division Coordinate a public process for amending code and development standards and new downtown design guidelines consistent with the recommendations identified in the Downtown Urban Design Plan Support adoption of the Downtown Urban Design Plan as an amendment to the Downtown Refinement Plan City of Springfield, City Manager’s Office Develop and implement urban redevelopment activities, such as attracting developers and assisting in site assembly City of Springfield, Public Works Manage study of two-way conversion of Main Street and additional South A traffic analysis Coordinate a public process for amendments to downtown street standards consistent with the recommendations identified in the downtown plan Coordinate a public process for design and construction of the Main Street Demonstration Project Downtown Citizen Advisory Committee Meet on a regular basis to review and provide recommendations to the City and Council on implementation progress Provide updates to constituent groups for downtown revitalization and implementation progress Willamalane Parks and Recreation District Coordinate with the City on design, construction, funding and management of park improvement projects, such as Mill Plaza and the Island Park enhancements Oregon Department of Transportation Coordinate with the City for the study of two-way conversion of Main Street and additional South A traffic analysis Springfield Chamber of Commerce Promote tourism marketing Identify planning strategies for attracting visitors, meetings and events Property Owners and Business Owners Organize a downtown business association and coordinate planning efforts and needs with the City interdepartmental team responsible for the downtown plan implementation Focus on building renovations and tenant upgrades by taking advantage of available loan and grant programs Provide the information required to create an effective leasing strategy and marketing materials for the downtown Participate in retail and office recruitment outreach and marketing programs Other Implementors Local and national foundations Other governmental entities 49 ATT 4, PAGE 55 OF 57
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