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Downtown Neighborhood Plan Introduction Downtown Neighborhood Plan City of Schenectady Comprehensive Plan 2020 Reinventing the City of Invention Brian U. Stratton Mayor DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT Schenectady 2020 Introduction Comprehensive Plan The Downtown neighborhood plan is being developed as part of the City of Schenectady Vision Plan 2020 – the city’s first Comprehensive Plan since 1971. Nine residential neighborhood plans have been developed as well as this downtown strategy, a policy-oriented city-wide plan and a series of catalyst projects. In addition, the City is revising its zoning ordinance and other land management tools. Each neighborhood strategy outlines the goals and policies and recommends changes in land use which will guide future livability of the neighborhood. Located in the central portion of the City, the Downtown neighborhood encompasses approximately 340 acres. Nott Street serves as the northern boundary. Lenox Road and Nott Terrace serves as the eastern boundary. The City line and the Mohawk River (excluding the Stockade Partnerships with Neighborhood) serve as the western boundary of the Downtown. The southern boundary of this neighborhood includes portions of Union Avenue and Broadway. Metroplex Development Authority are critical to Community and institutional uses located in the neighborhood include City Hall, County Office downtown’s revitalization Building, Post Office, the main branch of the Library, Amtrak Station, central business district, and Proctor’s Theatre. Erie Boulevard, State Street, and Broadway are the major roadways of the and the establishment of neighborhood. an exciting retail and entertainment district. Downtown Neighborhood Plan DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 1 Schenectady 2020 Demographics Comprehensive Plan According to the 2000 Census, the Downtown neighborhood has a residential population of 3,915 mostly located in the East Front Street and College Park areas. Between 1990 and 2000, this neighborhood experienced a population increase of 12.8%. Minorities comprise 26.9% of the population. The median age of Downtown residents is 24.9 years (youngest among the City neighborhoods); while the median age of City residents is 34.8 years. Among the age groups, school-age children and adults experienced increases in population. School age children had the most significant increase at 143.2%, while the number of adults increased by less than 1.0%. The senior population declined by 27.6% and the number of pre-school children decreased by 26.5%. In comparison, all age groups in the City experienced decline in population, except school aged children (5-19). According to the 2000 Census, the median household income for the Downtown Neighborhood was Pedestrian amenities $18,939. Census figures indicate that approximately 66.9% of households in the City in 2000 were considered low and moderate income households and 20.8% of residents lived below the poverty level. including sidewalks, Further, 45.8% of households in the City are very low income. In 2000, 82.2% of neighborhood residents handicapped access, were low-income, 60.5% were very low income and 37.6% lived below the poverty level reflecting, in lighting, street crossing part, the significant number of people living in special needs housing located in the downtown. amenities and bus shelters There are 1,520 housing units in the Downtown Neighborhood, a decrease of 24.2% between 1990 make it possible for and 2000. Owners make up 44.7% of the occupied housing in the City and renters 55.3%. In the Downtown Neighborhood, 12.4% are owner occupied and 87.6% are renter occupied. During the past residents to access decade, the percentage of owner occupied housing has declined, while the percentage of renters has downtown by foot and increased. The vacancy rates for housing in the downtown in 2000 were very high, with rental vacancy through public transit. reported at 15.4% and for-sale housing vacancy at 11.2%. The generally accepted standards for measuring availability in a healthy housing market are vacancy rates in the area of 5% for rental units and 1% for purchase housing. The majority of residences are in two family structures (25.7%); followed by 5 to 9 unit structures (16.7%). Downtown housing is slightly older than the citywide average, with 66.6% of structures built before 1940. Median gross rent in 2000 was $492, while median value of housing was $102,083. Downtown Neighborhood Plan DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 2 Schenectady 2020 Demographics Comprehensive Plan City Downtown Downtown 2000 1990 2000 Population Change 1990-2000 -5.7% - 12.8% Minority Population 25.5% 16.7% 26.9% Median Age 34.8 years 31.3 years 24.9 years Average Household Size 2.23 2.03 3.39 High School Diploma 77.8% 72.9% 77.5% Bachelor’s Degree or Higher 19.0% 17.9% 18.5% Median Household Income $29,378 $18,481 $18,939 Low/Mod Income Households 66.9% 78.6% 82.2% Jay Street Studios and Very Low Income Households 45.8% 53.7% 60.5% Housing Unit Change 1990-2000 0.1% - 24.2% other downtown arts Owner Occupied Units 44.7% 15.2% 12.4% organizations amplify the Renter Occupied Units 55.3% 84.8% 87.6% impact of Proctors Theater For-Sale Vacancy Rate 4.6% 2.6% 11.2% and create a base for new Rental Vacancy Rate 9.3% 11.9% 15.4% music venues. Units built before 1940 56.5% 78.0% 66.6% Single-Family Detached Units 34.8% 5.0% 6.1% Two-Family Units 33.7% 29.4% 25.7% Three and Four-Family Units 12.6% 15.5% 15.5% Median Gross Rent $548 $391 $492 Rent Burdened Households 42.2% 46.4% 43.9% Median House Value $71,200 $62,250 $102,083 Owner Cost Burdened Households 25.0% 27.5% 13.2% Assessed Value Per Acre $365,997 - $836,393 Downtown Neighborhood Plan DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 3 Schenectady 2020 Zoning Comprehensive Plan Note: This legend includes all zoning districts in the City of Schenectady. Some districts may not be represented in this neighborhood. Downtown Neighborhood Plan DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 4 Schenectady 2020 Land Use Comprehensive Plan Note: This legend includes all land uses in the City of Schenectady. Some uses may not be represented in this neighborhood. Downtown Neighborhood Plan DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 5 Schenectady 2020 Land Use Comprehensive Plan The Downtown neighborhood consists of approximately 340 acres. About 69% of the land is tax exempt (highest among the neighborhoods) due to the significant concentration of government, educational, non-profit and special needs housing programs located there. Community service properties account for 43% of all land use. Commercial properties account for 32% of land use in the Downtown. Apartments and public service properties each account for 5% of the neighborhood’s land use. Twenty-three acres or 7% of the land is vacant. Small amounts are used for recreational and industrial properties. The Downtown neighborhood comprises 6.2% of the City’s land area and generates 6.7% of the City’s property tax revenues. South Avenue Park, Liberty Park and Veteran’s Park are located in Downtown Schenectady. Over time the reconnection Liberty Park and Veteran’s Park are both located on State Street and are passive parks with memorials. South Avenue Park encompasses 0.35 acres and includes a basketball court, tot lot and play of Schenectady’s equipment. Vale Park, with an entrance on Nott Terrace is contiguous to the downtown, but discussed waterfront to the Scotia more in detail in the Eastern Avenue and Hamilton Hill/Vale neighborhood plans. and Glenville riverfronts The neighborhood has a number of buildings that are individually listed on the National Register will create a vibrant of Historic Places. Buildings include Schenectady City Hall on Jay Street, the United States Post Office necklace of water-related on Jay and Liberty Streets, the Schenectady Armory at 125 Washington Avenue, Nott Memorial Hall on businesses and housing. Union College Campus, F.P. Proctor’s Theatre and Arcade at 432 State Street, the Hotel Van Curler at 78 Washington Avenue, Central Fire Station on Erie Boulevard, and Foster Building (Foster Hotel) at 508 State Street. In addition, Jay Street, from State Street to Union Street, and the block bounded by Jay Street, Liberty Street, Broadway and Franklin Street became a Historic District in 2006. Community and institutional facilities serving the Union Street Neighborhood include Union College and part of the Schenectady Community College campus. The Schenectady train station is located on Erie Boulevard between Liberty Street and Union Street. AMTRAK provides regular passenger rail service to and from Schenectady on several of its routes. Downtown Neighborhood Plan DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT 6 Schenectady 2020 Planning Initiatives Comprehensive Plan Downtown Master Plan (1999) This retail based downtown plan outlined a short term strategy to leverage investment and encourage increased vitality. The plan focused on identifying actions that would bring more people into downtown during the day time and evening hours establishing goals related to mix of uses, historic preservation, arts and entertainment, downtown housing, tourism, and pedestrian amenities. Canal Square Corridor Redevelopment Plan This plan outlined a short-term implementation strategy for the 400 Block of State Street known as the Canal Square Redevelopment Area which sought to introduce major office, retail, and Proctors Theater anchors entertainment to bring increased activity to the downtown core.
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