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downtownarea development plan CORPUS CHRISTI MARCH 27, 2018 Acknowledgements ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Ms. Maureen Brooks Ms. Darlene Gregory Ms. Jaime Nodarse Treasurer President Assistant Vice President of Development Hillcrest-A.L. Leathers-Solomon Coles Neighborhood Uptown Neighborhood Initiative Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Council, Nueces County Community Action Agency Mr. Gabriel Guerra Dr. Gilda Ramirez Mr. Jim Charnquist President-CC Market Westside Business Association, President Kleberg Bank, Type A Board United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Sage Properties Corporation, Mr. Casey Lain Ms. Carrie Robertson Meyer Bay Vista Developer House of Rock, President Mr. Brian Connor Downtown Management District Board North Beach Community Association President of Memorial and Shoreline Hospitals Mr. Brett Loeffler Mr. Gordon Robinson CHRISTUS Spohn General Manager Director of Planning Mr. Peter Davidson LAZ Parking Central Texas CC Regional Transit Authority Marina Superintendent / Director Mr. Omar Lopez Mr. Terry Sweeney City Marina Corporate Communications Manager Executive Director Mr. Bill Durrill Texas AEP, CC Downtown Management District Durrill Properties, SEA District Dia de los Muertos, Homeless Advocate Mr. Victor Vourcos Ms. Brigida Gonzalez Mr. Rueben C. Medina Advance Project Development Engineer Assistant Transportation Planning Director Director of Business Development Texas Department of Transportation CC Metropolitan Planning Organization Port of Corpus Christi Authority Mr. Henry Williams Mr. Rocco Montesano President Executive Director Hillcrest Residents Association U.S.S. Lexington Museum on the Bay CONTENTS 1. Introduction: A new era of opportunity .................................................................1 in Corpus Christi Shaping the Downtown Area’s future: A unique moment ..........................................................2 The DADP aligns closely with Corpus Christi’s citywide plan ................................................... 7 Downtown vision themes....................................................................................................................... 8 A community-driven process .............................................................................................................10 Taking initiative to seize the opportunity ......................................................................................12 Working together ....................................................................................................................................14 2. Priority Policy Initiatives and Implementation: ..................................... 17 1 How to build the Downtown Area vision Vision themes and policy initiatives ................................................................................................19 Framework diagrams............................................................................................................................ 40 2 Infrastructure initiatives .....................................................................................................................48 ii | PLAN CC DOWNTOWN AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN | MARCH 27, 2018 3. District Framework and Reinvestment Priorities: ............................. 51 Targeted priorities for a vibrant and connected Corpus Christi Marina Arts District ..............................................................................................................................54 Bayshore Neighborhood .......................................................................................................................62 Uptown and Surrounding Neighborhoods .....................................................................................66 Washington-Coles ..................................................................................................................................70 Hillcrest .....................................................................................................................................................74 SEA District ..............................................................................................................................................78 3 North Beach ..............................................................................................................................................84 4. Development Guidelines for TIRZ #3 ......................................................................89 Guidelines by street corridor ..............................................................................................................92 General guidelines ..................................................................................................................................95 5. Transportation ....................................................................................................................................97 Harbor Bridge opportunities ..............................................................................................................98 Downtown area access improvements ......................................................................................... 100 4 Transit alternatives ............................................................................................................................ 102 Parking management .......................................................................................................................... 104 Abbreviations used in this document ................................................................. 106 Appendix A. Real estate market analysis documents for housing, office, hotel and retail 5 [available separately] PLAN CC DOWNTOWN AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN | MARCH 27, 2018 | iii Corpus Christi Marina Introduction A new era of opportunity in Corpus Christi he Downtown Area Development Plan (DADP) is an action-oriented, market-driven strategy to generate economic growth and quality of life in Corpus Christi over the next 20 years. The DADP 1Tbuilds on past planning efforts and current investment in the city, and is part of the Plan CC Comprehensive Plan initiative. At its heart, the DADP aims to establish Corpus Christi as a premier 21st Century waterfront city in Texas, with safe, vibrant, walkable, and connected districts in which to live, work, learn, and play. PLAN CC DOWNTOWN AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN | MARCH 27, 2018 | 1 INTRODUCTION | A new era of opportunity for Corpus Christi SHAPING THE DOWNTOWN AREA’S FUTURE: A UNIQUE MOMENT This is an exciting time for Corpus Christi. At a moment when people of all ages across the country are seeking out great urban places to live, work, learn, and play, the Downtown Area is primed to capitalize on its unique strengths—its spectacular and The Downtown accessible wa- Area Development terfront, unique Plan emphasizes destination attrac- “how” to get tions, people and things get done, neighborhoods, as much as and proximity to “what” gets done. jobs and transpor- tation options. The Downtown Area addressed by this plan is large and encompasses several related areas: • The Traditional Downtown core—now brand- ed the Marina Arts District—and Uptown • The SEA (Sports, Entertainment, Arts) District • Arts and cultural attractions Infrastructure and development initiatives that • Washington-Coles and Hillcrest neighbor- • Major destination attractions, including the are already completed or in the works open a hoods (note that Hillcrest is in Corpus Chris- USS Lexington, Texas State Aquarium, Art Mu- wealth of possibilities for further investment ti’s Westside Planning Area) seum of South Texas, Corpus Christi Museum that will improve Corpus Christi’s near- and • North Beach of Science & History and several others long-term future. The planned Harbor Bridge • Major convention and meeting facilities at relocation creates a once-in-a-lifetime opportu- Today, each area has its strengths and weak- American Bank Center nity for the City to work closely with the Texas nesses. But taken together the Downtown Area’s • Minor League baseball at Whataburger Field Department of Transportation (TxDOT), commu- districts include many of the ingredients that nity leaders, and private developers to transform provide the foundation for successful and vibrant Because of its large size, the overall Downtown the SEA District, Washington-Coles, Uptown, downtowns: Area will continue to develop as a number of Downtown and North Beach into more walkable • An attractive waterfront setting that combines distinct areas with their own unique identities, and connected places. Streetscape improvements beaches, parks and marinas offering complementary attractions and expe- have made Downtown segments of Chaparral • An active, walkable district centered along riences. Over the longer term, these areas will Street and Shoreline Boulevard delightful places Chaparral Street become more strongly connected, while retain- to walk. As such, they also invite people to live • Restaurants and entertainment venues ing unique identity and character. and work, to enjoy entertainment and tourism, 2 | PLAN CC DOWNTOWN AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN | MARCH 27, 2018 INTRODUCTION | A new era of opportunity for Corpus Christi and explore accessible, welcoming waterfront major driver of downtown development nation- DOWNTOWN AREA DEVELOPMENT OFFERS activities that all support each other. The Down- ally) is beginning to take root downtown, there CITY-WIDE BENEFITS town Area has always been and remains a key is significant