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Subarea 10 Workshop Presentation Atlanta BeltLine Subareas 10 Master Plan Updates April 28, 2018 Washington Park Jamboree 1 22 miles, connecting 45 neighborhoods 22 1,100 ACRES MILES of environmental of transit clean-up $10-20B 46 in economic development MILES of streetscapes and complete 30,000 48,000 streets permanent jobs construction jobs 28,000 33 new housing units MILES of urban trails 5,600 affordable units 1,300 CORRIDOR- ACRES of new greenspace WIDE public art, 700 historic preservation, ACRES of renovated greenspace and arboretum Atlanta BeltLine Vision & Mission We are delivering transformative public infrastructure To be the catalyst for making that enhances mobility, fosters culture, and improves Atlanta a global beacon for connections to opportunity. We are building a more equitable, inclusive, and socially and economically resilient Atlanta with our sustainable city life. partner organizations and host communities through job creation, inclusive transportation systems, affordable housing, and public spaces for all. 3 Subarea Master Plan Purpose Goal – Implement the Redevelopment Plan goals in the context of each unique geographic area Purpose – To guide growth for vibrant, livable mixed-use communities by applying best management practices for transit oriented development, mobility, green space, and alternative modes of transportation. Subarea Master Plan Update Purpose • The original 10 Subarea Master Plans completed ~10 years ago • Subarea 10 Master Plan adopted in 2010 • A lot has happened – it’s time to update the plans to reflect these changes and the potential for future success • These are updates, so they will not be as long or as detailed as the previous plans • We are not starting from scratch 5 Study Group 1: Kick-off Meeting Study Group 2: Workshop (*You are here) Subarea 10 • Saturday, April 28th, 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (Subarea 9) Master Plan • Saturday, April 28th, 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. (Subarea 10) Update • Location: Mount Ephraim Baptist Church (1202 W. Marietta Street) Study Group 3: Review Draft Recommendations Schedule and Concept Plans • Monday, June 25th, 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. • Location: Hagar’s Palace 19 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW 30314 Study Group 4: Final Presentation • Monday, August 27th, 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. • Location TBD Plan Adoption: 4th Quarter 2018 6 Subarea 9 & 10 Master Plan Team 7 Subarea 10 Workshop Agenda • Subarea Master Plan Update Purpose and Process • Subarea 10 PowerPoint Presentation • Context • Community Engagement Results – Study Group Meeting 1 • Market Analysis • Land Use + Revitalization Opportunities Analysis • Mobility + Connectivity Analysis • Workshop Activities 8 Vine City/Washington Park LCI 2009 Atlanta Region Plan 2040 2011 Plans Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement 2012 Atlanta Beltline 2030 Strategic Implementation Plan 2013 Westside TAD Neighborhoods Strategic Implementation Plan 2013 2009 - Mixed Income TOD Implementation Strategy 2013 present Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Strategy Assistance 2013 Washington Park Neighborhood Visioning Plan 2015 Atlanta Beltline, Inc. Westside Impact Neighborhood Analysis 2015 Atlanta Streetcar Systems Plan 2015 City of Atlanta Capital Improvements Program & Community Work Program 2015 Integrated Action Plan: Economic Development, Housing, & Real Estate 2015 Proctor Creek Greenway Trail Master Plan & Implementation Strategy 2016 Proctor Creek Watershed Improvement Plan 2016 Vine City/Washington Park LCI Update 2017 Westside Land Use Framework Plan 2017 Atlanta City Design 2017 D3 Westside Revive 2018 Art on the Atlanta BeltLine 2018 NEIGHBORHOODS Subarea SUBAREA 10 • Ashview Heights • Atlanta University 10 • Bankhead Center • English Avenue • Grove Park • Harris Chiles • Hunter Hills • Just Us • Mozley Park Context • Vine City • West End • Washington Park Subarea 10 Subarea 10 Context 3.26.18 Community Engagement Results Overview a. Vision Board b. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (S.W.O.T.) Analysis i. Placemaking, Community, and Connectivity ii. Mobility iii. Open Space iv. Land Use c. Prioritization of Goals from the 2009 Master Plan i. Mobility ii. Open Space iii. Land Use 3.26.18 Kickoff Meeting: Vision Board Attendees were asked to describe their vision for the Subarea by writing one word on a post-it note to place on the Subarea “Vision Board.” PLACEMAKING + COMMUNITY MOBILITY LAND USE • Community • Beautiful • Connectivity • Outdoor Activities • Connectivity • Nature • Improved MARTA • Nature Trails For Hikers and • Placemaking • Inclusive Services Mountain Bikers • Destination • Opportunity • Bridge/Tunnel • Mountain Biking • End Destination • Prosperous • Desirability • Inclusive Economic Trendy Development • • More Atlanta University Center Student Involvement 3.26.18 Kickoff Meeting - S.W.O.T. Analysis: Attendees were asked to identify strengths by writing their ideas on post-it notes. 3.26.18 Kickoff Meeting - S.W.O.T. Analysis: Attendees were asked to identify weaknesses by writing their ideas on post-it notes. 3.26.18 Kickoff Meeting - S.W.O.T. Analysis: Attendees were asked to identify opportunities by writing their ideas on post-it notes. 3.26.18 Kickoff Meeting - S.W.O.T. Analysis: Attendees were asked to identify threats by writing their ideas on post-it notes. 3.26.18 Kickoff Meeting: Mobility Goals Residents prioritized goals from the previous Subarea Master Plan. Green dots represented high-priority goals. Red dots represented low-priority goals. The greatest support was shown for coordinating multi-modal transportation improvements and providing trails and pedestrian-friendly streets to improve walkability and safety. 3.26.18 Kickoff Meeting: Open Space Goals Residents prioritized goals from the previous Subarea Master Plan. Green dots represented high-priority goals. Red dots represented low-priority goals. The greatest support was shown for restoring degraded environmentally-sensitive areas. 3.26.18 Kickoff Meeting: Land Use Goals Residents prioritized goals from the previous Subarea Master Plan. Green dots represented high-priority goals. Red dots represented low-priority goals. The greatest support was shown for improving neighborhood retail services and creating opportunities for public art. 4.11.18 Student Outreach The Washington High School Student Council was asked to identify strengths and weaknesses their community. Students used green dots to represent high priority elements and red dots to represent elements of lower priority. Subarea 10: Demographics • Losses in lower-income residents from 2000-2018, all age ranges Market *Subarea 10 had a total of 6,039 households in 2000 versus Analysis 4,001 households in 2018, a 34% reduction *91% or 1,860 of households moving out of the area made under $25,000 • Small gains in households with higher incomes • Percent of households with bachelor degrees is increasing • Majority of the households are renter-occupied • Top workplace locations for Subarea 10: South DeKalb, Greenbriar/Cascade Road, West Midtown/Georgia Tech and College Park *Job locations determined using LED on the Map, a census tool to determine the workSubarea destinations of the residents living in an area 3 Subarea 10: Home Values • Sale prices for single-family homes have been steadily Market increasing since 2015 Analysis • Median home price for new and resale single family homes was $76,700.00 in 2017 • Few new single family homes sold, as values don’t justify current construction costs • Increasing amount of resales, with prices rising since 2017 • Overall one of the most affordable areas along the BeltLine with a high Subarea concentration of homes under 3 $100,000 Subarea 10: Commercial Market • Increasing retail and office traffic just outside the Subarea, mostly Market Downtown and near the stadiums Analysis • Not much activity occurring in the Subarea relative to other areas of the City and to Subarea 9, as much of the area is developed with single family uses • Potential spillover from Subarea 9, if catalytic sites, such as Urban Creek Partners, move forward • Potential commercial development opportunities are Subarea primarily along Hollowell and 3 Boone Subarea 10: Limited Redevelopment Sites: • Primarily existing single family communities • Some potential along Boone and Maddox Park – but longer Market term Analysis Moderate Demand for: • Limited Rental Apartments and Office infill • Will see some new construction single family Future Demand for: • 5+ years will bring demand for infill townhomes and higher concentration of apartments and office Subarea *Note: Demand is based on the existing and projected3 number of residential units The previous Subarea 10 Master Plan highlighted areas for land use Subarea 10: changes. Land Use Analysis: Previous Master Plan The previous Subarea 10 Subarea 10: Master Plan highlighted specific development nodes Land Use that are highlighted with blue Analysis: boundary lines. Master Plan Additional areas highlighted Development with red boundary lines have a Areas realistic potential for redevelopment and are recommended for additional study as a part of the Master Plan Update. METHODOLOGY: (1.) Analyze key corridors connecting Subarea 10: to the Atlanta BeltLine (2.) Look at crosswalks, ADA accessibility, topography, Mobility sidewalks, bike facilities and Analysis: roads KEY CORRIDORS: Connectivity •Hollowell Parkway •Boone Boulevard Barriers •MJ King Jr Drive •Lowery Boulevard •Westview Drive MAJOR ISSUES: •Missing street connections in the northern part of the Subarea •Missing sidewalks and sidewalks in poor condition
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