LAND USE AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE INNOVATION DISTRICT AND OKLAHOMA STATE CAPITOL ENVIRONS OKLAHOMA CITY, OK / JULY 31, 2019 Today
01 BACKGROUND THE CHARGE
THE PROCESS
02 THE PLAN
THE CULTURE
THE PLACE
THE ECONOMIC IMPACT 01 BACKGROUND
1900 1985
College of Medicine Established PHF Research Park Development
1965 2019 18,000 Employees Campus Expanded 01 BACKGROUND What is an Innovation District?
An Innovation District is a targeted area These spaces make it easier for that has the potential for INNOVATION people to congregate, collaborate AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO FLOURISH and network – to share ideas that with the right catalysts. can LEAD TO NEW COMPANIES, INVENTIONS, AND BREAKTHROUGHS These places are designed to encourage IN TECHNOLOGY. interaction between people so that IDEAS DEVELOP ORGANICALLY. 01 BACKGROUND The Brookings Study
Recommendations ··Industry Collaboration ··Technology Entrepreneurship ··Mixed-Use Density ··Diversity & Inclusion ··Land Use & Strategic Development Plan 01 BACKGROUND A Region Positioned for Growth
The OKC Region is in a state of transition and positioned for growth. This presents an opportunity for the Innovation District to play a key role in driving growth.
LARGE, LEGACY CRITICAL MASS CROSS-CUTTING INDUSTRIES OF INNOVATION POTENTIAL IN TRANSITION “NODES” 01 BACKGROUND
The goal is not simply to build new buildings but to create greater density and collaboration between geographically distant but strategically aligned institutions.
BROOKINGS REPORT, OKC INNOVATION DISTRICT 04/2017 01 BACKGROUND Institutional Partners
THE CITY THE ALLIANCE OF OKLAHOMA FOR ECONOMIC CITY DEVELOPMENT
THE GREATER OKC INNOVATION OKLAHOMA CITY DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHAMBER STAKEHOLDERS
THE STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA
PRESBYTERIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION 01 BACKGROUND Consultant Team
PRIME FIRM
Perkins & Will
Urban Design Land Planning Strategy 01 BACKGROUND Consultant Team
PRIME FIRM EXPERTS
Perkins & Will TEConomy
Urban Design Innovation & Land Planning Technology Strategy Industry Analysis 01 BACKGROUND Consultant Team
PRIME FIRM EXPERTS
Perkins & Will TEConomy HR&A Advisors
Urban Design Innovation & Real Estate Land Planning Technology Market Strategy Industry Analysis Analysis & Economic Impact 01 BACKGROUND Consultant Team
PRIME FIRM EXPERTS
Perkins & Will TEConomy HR&A Point A Advisors Consulting
Urban Design Innovation & Real Estate Culture & Land Planning Technology Market Business Strategy Industry Analysis Ecosystem Analysis & Economic Assessment Impact 01 BACKGROUND Consultant Team
PRIME FIRM EXPERTS
Perkins & Will TEConomy HR&A Point A Pegasus Advisors Consulting Planning & Development
Urban Design Innovation & Real Estate Culture & Workforce and Land Planning Technology Market Business Affordability Strategy Industry Analysis Ecosystem Advising Analysis & Economic Assessment Impact 01 BACKGROUND Consultant Team
PRIME FIRM EXPERTS
Perkins & Will TEConomy HR&A Point A Pegasus Nelson\ Advisors Consulting Planning & Nygaard Development
Urban Design Innovation & Real Estate Culture & Workforce and Transportation Land Planning Technology Market Business Affordability & Mobility Strategy Industry Analysis Ecosystem Advising Analysis & Economic Assessment Impact 01 BACKGROUND Consultant Team
PRIME FIRM EXPERTS
Perkins & Will TEConomy HR&A Point A Pegasus Nelson\ Kimley- Advisors Consulting Planning & Nygaard Horn Development
Urban Design Innovation & Real Estate Culture & Workforce and Transportation Local Land Planning Technology Market Business Affordability & Mobility Engineering Strategy Industry Analysis Ecosystem Advising Consulting Analysis & Economic Assessment Impact 01 BACKGROUND The Charge
THE REQUEST Land Use and Strategic Development Plan
OBJECTIVES
CREATE A DENSE, ACTIVE, SAFE, AND WELL-CONNECTED MIXED-USE ENVIRONMENT THAT: Accommodates future needs of entities and supports their missions; Protects and strengthens neighborhoods, both existing and new; Integrates the Oklahoma Health Center and Capitol campuses harmoniously with neighborhoods; Supports opportunities for investment and enterprise; and Promotes a balanced mix of transportation modes, including transit, walking, automobiles and bicycles. IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR: Infrastructure and civic investments that support innovation within the study area; Placemaking; New development and redevelopment; Neighborhood stabilization; and Growth of existing institutions within the project area. SUPPORT THE MISSION OF EXISTING ENTITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS, FOSTER COLLABORATION BETWEEN ENTITIES AND COORDINATE DESIRED ENHANCEMENTS DURING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND BEYOND. 01 BACKGROUND Context 23RD ST 23RD ST LINCOLN BLVD BROADWAY AVE
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4TH ST 01 BACKGROUND Innovation District 23RD ST 23RD ST LINCOLN BLVD OKC INNOVATION DISTRICT BROADWAY AVE
13TH ST LOTTIE AVE
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LAND USE PLAN BOUNDARY Study CAPITOL ENVIRONS Area 23RD ST 23RD ST LINCOLN BLVD OKC INNOVATION DISTRICT BROADWAY AVE
13TH ST LOTTIE AVE
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4TH ST 01 BACKGROUND The Process
1 Assessment / 2 Vision / 3 Master Plan / 4 Documentation / IMMERSING THE TEAM INTO ANALYZING THE SITE EXPLORING BIG IDEAS AND FINALIZING THE MASTER THE PROJECT AND SETTING AND GENERATING PLAN CREATING THE CONCEPT PLAN AND PRODUCING FINAL PRIORITIES. ALTERNATIVES. MASTER PLAN. DOCUMENTATION.
SH SH SH SH RK OP RK OP RK OP RK OP O O 2 O 3 O 4 W 1 W W W PROJECT DESIGN TEAM COMMUNITY REVIEW KICKOFF SET THE VISION CHARRETTE DISCUSS ENGAGEMENT PRESENT THE PREFERRED MEETINGS AND EXPLORE ALTERNATIVES & FINAL MASTER CONCEPT & SET OPPORTUNITIES SET DIRECTION PLAN FINAL DIRECTION
PROJECT ENGAGEMENT
DELIVERABLE 1 DELIVERABLE 2 DELIVERABLE 3 DELIVERABLE 4
ANALYSIS & MASTER PLAN DATA GATHERING FINAL REPORT CONCEPTS DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT DELIVERABLES 01 BACKGROUND Community Engagement
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES COMMUNITY MEMBERS Multiple community input events at Page PROVIDED INPUT Woodson and a local church, a booth at the 7 oNE OKC event, online and paper surveys 453
FOCUS Community Facilitators Steering Committee Research + Clinical + Academic GROUPS Advisory Committee Real Estate + Economic Capitol Complex Focus Group Development 4th Street Focus Group Meeting Policy + Government 60+ Education + Workforce Focus Group INTERVIEWS Community + Neighborhood 15 01 BACKGROUND 01 BACKGROUND FEEDBACK FROM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Community Assets
23RD • The most frequently mentioned assets were STATE CAPITOL the Jewel Theatre, Douglass High School/Page Woodson, Henrietta B. Foster Center, historic 16TH homes, Washington Park and the State Capitol. • Participants also shared notable assets important to WALNUT LINDSAY Black history such as Page Woodson, the Brockway 13TH Center, the Fifth Street Baptist Church, and many PAGE WOODSON existing and former historically Black churches PHILLIPS STONEWALL and schools. 10TH LOTTIE LINCOLN 8TH
4TH H.B. FOSTER CENTER JEWEL THEATRE 01 BACKGROUND FEEDBACK FROM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Community Connections
23RD KIDS PROGRAMMING • Stakeholders identified community amenities such as youth sports, community gardens, farmers YOUTH SPORTS markets, kids’ facilities, art galleries, and museums 16TH as missing programs within the study area. • Participants would like to see missing programming WALNUT LINDSAY in existing parks like Washington Park and at 13TH the Henrietta B. Foster Center, or on vacant and underutilized parcels throughout the study area. PHILLIPS STONEWALL 10TH COMMUNITY GARDENS LOTTIE LINCOLN 8TH
FARMERS MARKETS
4TH 01 BACKGROUND FEEDBACK FROM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Physical Connections
23RD DISTRICT SHUTTLE • Community members would like to see more public transit in the district – particularly along 4th Street, FREQUENT TRANSIT 10th Street, 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue. 16TH • Respondents would also like more sidewalks, bike lanes, and walking routes throughout the district, WALNUT LINDSAY particularly on 4th Street, 8th Street, Lottie Avenue 13TH and 16th Street. • Participants would like to see safer interstate PHILLIPS STONEWALL 10TH crossings at 4th Street, 8th Street, 10th Street MORE BIKE LANES LOTTIE LINCOLN and 13th Street. 8TH
WALKING TRAILS
4TH 01 BACKGROUND FEEDBACK FROM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Revitalization & Redevelopment
23RD • Participants would like to preserve existing ENSURE COMPATIBILITY neighborhoods and ensure compatibility between PRESERVE NEIGHBORHOODS new and existing uses. 16TH • Community members desire vibrant nodes of activity like restoring retail on 4th Street, enhancing WALNUT LINDSAY the Culbertson Shopping Center, and revitalizing 13TH vacant property. • Participants expressed concerns with intense PHILLIPS STONEWALL 10TH development directly adjacent to single family INTENSITY NEAR DOWNTOWN LOTTIE LINCOLN residential neighborhoods. 8TH
VIBRANT RETAIL NODES
4TH 01 BACKGROUND FEEDBACK FROM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Survey SURVEY Summary 356 RESPONSES Question Topics covered: • Relationship to study area WERE RESIDENTS • Most valuable outcome of the study IN OR NEAR (1 MILE) 46% OF THE STUDY AREA • Most needed amenities • Housing priorities • Transportation behavior • Transportation improvements The most valuable outcomes of the long-term land use and strategic development plan, in order, were: • Impactful initiatives 1. Make it easier to get around and access amenities. • Access to job opportunities 2. Improve housing options. • Programming and public events 3. Bring life and vibrancy to the district through placemaking efforts. • Community Assets 4. Offer new services and amenities. • Additional comments and suggestions 5. Improve job opportunities for residents in and near the study area. 01 BACKGROUND The Power of an Innovation District
CULTURE The dynamic interaction and innovative ecosystem that cultivates entrepreneurial activities and networking assets, such as CULTURE knowledge and creativity.
PLACE ECONOMY Qualities of the physical Market demand and innovation environment, buildings, streets outcomes that drive inclusive and open spaces, that attract PLACE ECONOMY growth, job creation, and and promote economic and revenue generation. cultural vitality. The Culture
INNOVATION DISTRICT AS AN ORGANIZATION TO CULTIVATE, CURATE AND CONVENE.
CULTURE THE DYNAMIC INTERACTION AND INNOVATIVE
ECOSYSTEM THAT CULTIVATES ENTREPRENEURIAL
ACTIVITIES AND NETWORKING ASSETS, SUCH AS PLACE ECONOMY
KNOWLEDGE AND CREATIVITY. 02 THE CULTURE Role of the OKC Innovation District Organization
ENCOURAGING INVESTMENT within the FOSTERING INTERACTION, COLLABORATION district through attracting mixed-use AND PARTNERSHIP among participants in the development as well as RECRUITMENT District and specifically CULTIVATING AND RETENTION OF BUSINESSES. START-UP BUSINESSES AND THE ARTS.
Developing and offering INNOVATION Facilitating RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE RELATED PROGRAMMING, symposiums, RESIDENTS OF THE NEIGHBORHOODS conferences and similar forums in in and around the Innovation District. diverse economic and technology sectors. PLACEMAKING within the Innovation District to create attractive and Promoting EDUCATION, SKILLS TRAINING, collaborative common areas and parks WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT and for public use while also improving entrepreneurship within the access to and within the District. Innovation District. 02 THE CULTURE Strong in Research
Over three quarters of Oklahoma’s National Institutes of Health (NIH) investments flow to the OKC Innovation District. 02 THE CULTURE OKC Industry Drivers
Key strengths in production, business support industries and healthcare that have large employment and operations footprints:
AEROSPACE BUSINESS HEALTHCARE OIL + GAS SPECIALIZED SERVICES MFG
Emerging industry clusters showing growth, but not yet displaying critical mass:
LIFE MARKETING FINANCIAL INFORMATION + DESIGN SERVICES TECHNOLOGY SCIENCES 02 THE CULTURE
OKC OIL + GAS
Innovation BUSINESS SERVICES
Assets HEALTHCARE
SPECIALIZED MANUFACTURING
AEROSPACE 02 THE CULTURE
Role of OIL + GAS the OKC BUSINESS SERVICES
Innovation HEALTHCARE District Organization
SPECIALIZED MANUFACTURING
AEROSPACE 02 THE CULTURE Inclusive Growth Strategies
Connect nearby residents with jobs in the district • Specialized workforce development programs designed to train local residents for current and future jobs in the district CONNECT LOCAL • Centralized jobs portal with listing of jobs throughout the CONNECT BUSINESSES DEVELOP AND district. NEARBY AND VENDORS PRESERVE RESIDENTS WITH ANCHOR AFFORDABLE WITH JOBS IN Connect local businesses and vendors with anchor INSTITUTIONS HOUSING THE DISTRICT institutions in the district IN THE DISTRICT • Support new and existing small businesses at the Henrietta B. Foster Center for Small Business and Entrepreneurship • Connect the local procurement agents at the anchor institutions in the Innovation District with small businesses in the area
Develop and preserve affordable housing • Partner with OCURA, Progress OKC, the City of OKC and others to build affordable housing in and near the Innovation District • Establish a Community Land Trust, which ensures long term housing formability as property values rise. 02 THE CULTURE Connect nearby residents with jobs in the district
• The Innovation District will help bring quality Wage for those jobs to residents of Oklahoma City. Based on # Jobs without a 4-year degree economic data from the US Census, EMSI, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the new jobs Data Science projected to be added within the Innovation 737 $22.83 District are also likely to exceed the average wage of Oklahoma County jobs. Engineering/R&D 366 $19.05 • The Innovation District development is likely to create future spin-off activity in the area and the Pharma, Biotech, city. Over time, companies expanding within the Med Device, 1,237 $18.11 District will create additional jobs and spending Health activity as those employees work and shop in Average of All Jobs in the area. N/A $19.22 Oklahoma County 02 THE CULTURE Develop and preserve affordable housing
• Partner with OCURA, Progress OKC, the City of OKC and others to build affordable housing in and near the Innovation District The Place
INNOVATION DISTRICT AS A PHYSICAL PLACE.
CULTURE QUALITIES OF THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT,
BUILDINGS, STREETS AND OPEN SPACES, THAT
ATTRACT AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC AND PLACE ECONOMY
CULTURAL VITALITY. 03 THE PLACE The OKC
Innovation A PLACE FOR CONVERGENCE ATTRACTION + District GROWTH One that fosters synergistic Promote attraction and connections and builds on growth around technology existing strengths. and health.
INCLUSIVE ACHIEVABLE COMMUNITY SENSITIVE + RESPECTFUL STRATEGY One that maximizes Create a plan that lays out positive impacts to the Ensure the plan is sensitive an achievable strategy for region, city and surrounding and respectful of context. implementation. neighborhoods. 03 THE PLACE Convergence Analysis DENSITY
The Convergence Analysis uses five lenses to measure ACCESS the ability of a district to CREATIVITY foster innovation.
COLLISION DIVERSITY 03 THE PLACE
LAND USE PLAN BOUNDARY Benchmarks 23RD ST 23RD ST
1/ 2 M IL E LINCOLN BLVD 1/4 M IL E BROADWAY AVE
5 MIN 10 MIN 13TH ST LOTTIE AVE WALK TIME
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4TH ST MEASURE OF MEASURE INNOVATION OF VIBRANCY PROXIMITY 03 THE PLACE Benchmarks THE SITE NATIONAL PEERS NATIONAL TARGETS
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