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Convention Center Area Strategic Development Plan Draft Development Guide for a Diverse Mixed-Use Neighborhood in Washington, Dc’S Shaw Neighborhood Pictures on Cover A. 600 block of Q Street, NW G. 1330 7th Street, NW B. 1100 block of 7th Street, NW H. Montgomery Elementary School B C. Washington Convention Center I. 10th and N Street, NW A F G H D. Ridge Street, NW J. Bundy Field C E. O Street Market K. NW Cooperatives II I J F. Westminster Playground D E K DRAFT DEVELOPMENT GUIDE FOR A DIVERSE MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD IN WASHINGTON, DC’S SHAW NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PARTICIPATING AGENCIES CONSULTANT TEAM Mayor Anthony A. Williams District of Columbia Housing Authority Stull and Lee, Inc. Ellen M. McCarthy, Interim Director Department of Housing and Community Development M. David Lee, Principal-in-charge Office of Planning Virginia Guest Ferriday, Project Manager Department of Parks and Recreation Pallavi Kalia, Urban Designer / Planner Mitchell Silver, Deputy Director, Office of Planning Warren VanDeventer, IT Director District of Columbia Public Schools Amber Holland, Intern Toni Griffin, Former Deputy Director, Office of Planning Department of Transportation Abt Associates, Inc. Rosalynn Taylor, Associate Director, Neighborhood Planning Office of Planning National Capital Revitalization Corporation Laura Duenes, Project Manager Bulbul Kaul, Analyst Chris Shaheen, Ward 2 Neighborhood Planner, Project Manager Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Office of Planning Economic Development Economics Research Associates Vivian Guerra, Ward 1 Neighborhood Planner Office of Property Management Patrick Phillips, Principal in Charge Office of Planning Molly McKay, Project Manager reSTORE DC Travis Parker, Zoning Specialist Mary Means & Associates, Inc. Office of Planning Mary Means, Principal in Charge Steve Callcott, Preservation Planner Jackie Barton, Associate Office of Planning Derrick Woody, Project Manager Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Patricia Zingsheim, Revitalization Planner Office of Planning District of Columbia Office of Planning Page i CONVENTION CENTER AREA STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN DRAFT DEVELOPMENT GUIDE FOR A DIVERSE MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD IN WASHINGTON, DC’S SHAW NEIGHBORHOOD Page ii District of Columbia Office of Planning District of Columbia Office of Planning Page iii CONVENTION CENTER AREA STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN DRAFT DEVELOPMENT GUIDE FOR A DIVERSE MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD IN WASHINGTON, DC’S SHAW NEIGHBORHOOD I. INTRODUCTION IV. DEVELOPMENT GUIDE RECOMMENDATIONS Background 1 Sub- Areas 29 Plan Objectives 2 Historic Row House Fabric 30 Process 3 Convention Center/Hotel 32 Retail Corridor 34 II. NEIGHBORHOOD ASSESSMENT Uptown Destination District 36 11th Street Corridor 38 Current Neighborhood Context Shaw and Seaton Schools 40 History 5 Transit Oriented Housing 42 Demographics Bundy/Northwest Cooperatives 44 Development Pressures 6 Rhode Island/New Jersey 46 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning 8 Avenue Intersection Mass Transit and Public Realm 10 Streets and Public Right-of-Way 47 Schools 12 Parks, Recreation Centers, and 12 V. Summary of Recommendations 49 Open Space Historic Sites and Districts 14 APPENDICES WILL BE INCLUDED Current Conditions 16 WITH FINAL DOCUMENT Residential 16 Commercial 18 Opportunity Sites 19 Summary of Issues and Opportunities 20 III. DEVELOPMENT GUIDE FRAMEWORK Framework for Recommendations 23 Strategic Framework Plan 24 Tools for Implementation 25 Residential 25 Retail and Business Development 26 Page ii District of Columbia Office of Planning District of Columbia Office of Planning Page iii CONVENTION CENTER AREA STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN Page iv District of Columbia Office of Planning DRAFT DEVELOPMENT GUIDE FOR A DIVERSE MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD IN WASHINGTON, DC’S SHAW NEIGHBORHOOD 1 INTRODUCTION Background Located just north of the District’s central business district and in the easternmost section of Ward 2, the neighborhoods located in the area around the new Convention Center are known for their diversity and urban character. In addition to being conveniently located within the District, the mix of housing types and number of affordable housing units has throughout the latter part of the 20th century ensured that the area has retained its diversity. Today, this area is being rediscovered. With concerns about losing affordable housing, a desire to attract retail, and many demands placed on it’s public spaces, this study was initiated to develop a strategy for guiding new development so that it benefits existing residents as well as those that are new to the neighborhood, and to ensure that the District uses its resources as effectively as possible to address these issues. Today, the Study Area is experiencing an influx of investment spurred, in part, by the construction of the new Washington Convention Center. Other factors contributing to recent investment are the areas proximity to downtown, good building stock, excellent accessibility to mass transit, and the regional real estate market. Many of the changes taking place in the neighborhood today are include private investment in renovating existing homes and businesses. Private investment in the community is long over due and residents view on new development is varied. For some, the investment is seen as positive, bringing more residents to the neighborhood and increasing opportunities for much needed neighborhood serving retail. For others, the increased cost of housing and retail space and the decreasing number of affordable housing units bring concerns of displacement of long-time residents and local businesses. Project Area - The Study Area is located north of Washington’s Central Business District and includes a mix of row houses, apartments, retail uses, and public facilities. It is bounded by New York Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue, 12th Street, Vermont Avenue, U Street, Florida OverO fthefice years,of Pla manynning studies~ Fe bandrua plansry 3, 2have005 been Avenue, and New Jersey Avenue. The area is generally referred to as Shaw, but includes a number of neighborhoods identified by area conducted for the area to address housing needs and residents. These include Logan Circle, French Street, Westminster Street, Blagden Alley, O Street Market, East Central, and Mount economic development challenges. One of the plans, the Vernon Square. 5 0 Urban1 Renewal Plan for the Shaw School Urban Renewal 5 0 Area,0 was adopted in 1969 and is still in affect. This 0 D I P DistrictO of Columbia Office of Planning Chapter I: Introduction - Page 1 CONVENTION CENTER AREA STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN DRAFT DEVELOPMENT GUIDE FOR A DIVERSE MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD IN WASHINGTON, DC’S SHAW NEIGHBORHOOD Housing built during urban renewal Urban renewal-era housing next to historic building Giant Supermarket developed as part of the Urban Renewal Plan Park at NJ Avenue and O Street built as part of the Urban Renewal Plan plan was developed during a time when municipalities Downtown Action Agenda, along with the completion of the first dealt with urban decline – the plan opted for more Strategic Neighborhood Action Plans (SNAPs) for Clusters 1) Strengthen Neighborhood Businesses - Retain selective intervention in a community rather than wholesale 7 and 8 in 2002, led to the funding and development of the existing businesses and attracting new businesses in demolition and reconstruction, a planning strategy that was Convention Center Area Strategic Development Plan. The Shaw through capital investment, meet the needs of used in the District’s Southwest community. Much of the three plans called for protecting affordable housing in the visitors and tourists, and create job opportunities and Convention Center area’s affordable housing, as well as the community and strengthening existing and new retail serving tax revenues for local services; neighborhood retail center at 7th and O streets, was built the community. Other plans for this project area, like the 2) Generate Quality Housing - Preserve historic housing during this time and as part of the Urban Renewal Plan. Public Art Study for the Shaw, Blagden Alley/Naylor Court, and create additional housing that will ensure the and Mount Vernon Square Historic Districts and Area, were community remains demographically diverse and will In another effort to control growth in the Study Area, two developed to guide growth in the community, strengthen continue to offer a wide range of housing types, and; historic districts were created around the Convention Center its character and appeal as a desirable neighborhood, and 3) Improve the Public Realm - Determine the best use - one to the east and one to the west - to mitigate the impact to address quality of life issues of existing residents and of public assets in the community; balance the need of new development on adjacent neighborhoods. Design business owners. for pedestrian and vehicular movement; coordinate review of buildings in this area has been in effect since the the activities of critical District agencies; and, create districts were established in 1999. Plan Objectives a streetscape environment that draws from the Building off of and reinforcing the goals of previous plans, corridor’s existing character and accommodates Completed in November 2000, the Downtown Action Agenda the Convention Center Area Strategic Development Plan contemporary business requirements. is one of the more recent plans calling for the strengthening will help the District and community guide private and public and protection of the existing Shaw community. The investment to realize several key objectives: Page 2 - Chapter i: Introduction District of Columbia Office
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