Hoboken Terminal and Yard Phase I Redevelopment Plan First Community Meeting

May 31, 2011 One Hudson Place – Phase I Redevelopment Plan Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Redevelopment Plan First Community Meeting

Agenda

1. Redevelopment Planning Process and Outcomes

2. Previous Planning Efforts and NJ Transit Program

3. Community Concerns and Priorities

4. Site Constraints and Opportunities

5. Breakout Sessions

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 2 City of Hoboken, NJ

The Honorable Mayor Zimmer City of Hoboken, NJ

Brandy Forbes, AICP, PP CitCommunity DltDevelopment DitDirector City of Hoboken, NJ

Project Consultant Team

Planners and Urban Designers, Landscape Architects, Architects, and Community WRT Engagement Nando Micale, AICP, FAIA, PP Principal

Yogesh Saoji, AIA, AICP, LEED® AP Project Manager

Woo Kim, AICP, LEED® AP Urban Designer

Economic and Market Analysis Robert B. Pauls Robert B. Pauls Managing Partner

Barbara Cohen Remaking Northern Newburgh: Senior Associate Creating Jobs, Reviving Dormant Sites April 20th, 2011 33 Redevelopment Planning Process and Outcomes

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 4 Redevelopment Plan Phase I and Full Site Boundaries

• Phase I – One Hudson Place (1.8 Acres) • Full Site – Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards (52 Acres)

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 5 Redevelopment Plan Planning Process and Project Schedule

• Phase I Redevelopment Plan – One Hudson Place (five months, completed by August 2011 month) • Full Site Redevelopment Plan (six months after completion of Phase I Redevelopment Plan)

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 6 Redevelopment Plan Outcomes

• Determine appropriate level of development program for the Terminal site.

• Address economic realities facing NJT and Hoboken.

• Develop a distinct place that integrates and reinforces Hoboken’s image through building character and appropriate massing.

• Advance environmental, social and economic sustainability goals of the City and the region.

• Build consensus around the vision for the redevelopment.

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 7 Previous Planning Efforts and NJ Transit Program

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 8 Previous Planning Efforts

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 9 Previous Planning Efforts Hoboken Terminal and Yard Plan (FxFowle October 2008)

Illustrative Site Plan courtesy City of Hoboken, October 2008 © FXFowle

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 10 Most Recent NJ Transit Planning Efforts NJ TRANSIT ONE HUDSON PLACE REDEVELOPMENT OPTIONS

September 2010 December 2010

Rendering courtesy of NJ Transit, September 2010 © SOM Rendering courtesy of NJ Transit, December 2010 © SOM

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 11 NJ TRANSIT – DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Transportation Improvements at the Terminal The Hoboken Terminal & Yard Master Plan,,(p,p) NJ Transit (Prepared 2000, Updated 2005)

Phase I Improvement Projects (1993-2003) • Ferry Terminal Roof replacement and skylight repair (1995) • Construction of new food court in Main Concourse and Concourse roof repair (()1996) • Electric and sewer upgrades to meet current codes (1996) • Plaza canopy, Train Shed Steel, North Wall substructure (2003) • New Maintenance of Way/Hoboken Shop (1998) • Restoration of Main Waiting Room (1999) • HBLRT Station at Hoboken (2001) • New Ra il Operati on Center locate d Mea dows Mai ntenance Facili ty in Kearny, NJ (2003) • Yard B construction of nine train storage tracks, train fueling, sanding, and washing facilities (2003)

Phase II Improvement Projects (2005-2011) • Ferry Terminal substructure repairs (near completion) • Restoration of Ferry Service into original Ferry Slips (Near completion) • New Clock Tower construction (complete) • Bus Terminal Roof repairs (completed)

Phase III Improvements (currently on hold due to funding constraints) • Ferry Terminal Plaza Renovation • Bus Terminal Renovation • Restoration of Record Building. • Restoration of Immigrant Building. • Other Ra il Yar d fac ilities, access roa d, in fras truc ture re la te d improvemen ts including Train Shed rehabilitation.

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 12 NJ TRANSIT – PHASE I DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM One Hudson Place Tenant Requirements

• TOD opportunity – directly connected to bus, rail and PATH stations • Typical floor to floor height: 13.5 ’ • Minimum 500,000 SF • Market driven, efficient floor plates (25, 000-40,000 SF) • Zoning certainty • Predictable delivery schedule • Reduced parking need (parking ratio from existing 2.0 to 0.5 spaces/1,000 SF) • Minimum Executive Parking (up to 25 spp)aces) in building • LEED Gold

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 13 NJ TRANSIT – PHASE I DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM One Hudson Place Site Constraints

1. Underground PATH Location

2. Existing PATH Station Access Staircases

3. Bus Depot • 11 Bus Loading Bays and Passenger Facilities

4. Existing Port Authority – Access Easement

5. Entry, Drop-off Location for Pedestrians, Jitney Buses, and Taxies

6. Adjacent Historic Train Shed Structure

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 14 Understanding Community Concerns and Priorities

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 15 Focus Group Feedback on NJ Transit Phase I Proposals Some of the Focus Group Concerns We Heard

Urban Design • Concerns about planning process conducted in two stages (Phase I and Full site) • “Out of scale” development • Building Height – Concerns about taller building vs. mediummedium scale massing recommended in the Hoboken Master Plan • Concerns about building shadows on street • Not focused on pedestrians • Need to provide “open feeling” – entryway to the City • Need “Great architecture” • Retail on Hudson Place

Parking and Transportation • Concerns about additional traffic and parking • Bus depot is not attractive • Concerns about pedestrian safety • Need better integration of pedestrian and bicycle modes

Infrastructure and Sustainable Design • Concerns about capacity of city infrastructure to accommodate new development • Focus on Sustainable Design

Are There Any Others That We Missed?

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 16 Focus Groups Feedback on NJ Transit Phase I Proposals Potential Areas of Agreement Regarding NJ Transit Phase I Proposals

Better Intermodal connections • Subway (PATH) + Heavy Rail + Light Rail + Bus + Ferry + Paratransit + Walking/Biking • Provide redundant interconnectivity and improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities • Rationalize bus terminal circulation and improve pedestrian connectivity from the platforms to connecting modes and surrounding areas

Pedestrian/bicyclist Oriented Design • Implement a complete streets design • Encourage walking via wide sidewalks and generally improve the pedestrian experience • Create new bike lanes, bike storage/racks and shower facilities • Consider exclusive pedestrian pathways and bridges

Shared Parking + Car Sharing • Shared parking between residential, retail and office components • Advocate a car share program throughout the development • Reduced minimum parking requirements

Sustainable Building Design • LEED Buildings (LEED Gold proposed in Phase I). • Green Roofs

Are There Any Others That We Missed?

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 17 Site Constraints and Opportunities

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 18 Site Constraints and Opportunities Issues that Need Further Resolution

Infrastructure and Sustainable Design Urban Design • Capacity Concerns • Building Height and Massing • Exploration of Additional Site and Building • Public Realm (Ground level uses, public amenities, Environmental Sustainability Components pedestrian environment and open space)

Parking and Transportation • Better Integration with Other Modes of Transportation • Addressing Parking and Traffic Concerns

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 19 Opportunities and Constraints: Infrastructure and Sustainable Design Floodplain

EXISTING CONDITIONS DIAGRAM courtesy City of Hoboken, March 2008 © FXFowle

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 20 Opportunities and Constraints: Parking and Transportation Intermodal Facilities • Full Site has Five Modes of Transit • Phase I Site has Two Modes (PATH and Bus Terminal)

EXISTING CONDITIONS DIAGRAM courtesy City of Hoboken, March 2008 © FXFowle

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 21 Opportunities and Constraints: Parking and Transportation Pedestrian Circulation

• Potential to evaluate alternative sites for the Bus Terminal within walking distance of the other modes

EXISTING CONDITIONS DIAGRAM courtesy City of Hoboken, March 2008 © FXFowle

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 22 Opportunities and Constraints: Parking and Transportation Vehicular Circulation

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 23 Opportunities and Constraints: Parking and Transportation Observer Highway Observer Boulevard (Proposed Redevelopment Full Site - NJ Transit)

Observer Highway Interim Improvements – City of Hoboken / Hudson County (Marine Blvd. to Park Street Section)

Improvements to accommodate Future Development – City of Hoboken / Hudson County Interim Improvements – Typical Plan (Marine Blvd. to Park Street Section)

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 24 Opportunities and Constraints: Parking and Transportation Phase I Site – Vehicular Circulation

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 25 Opportunities and Constraints: Urban Design Historic Resources

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 26 Opportunities and Constraints: Urban Design View Corridor

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Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 27 Opportunities and Constraints: Urban Design Pedestrian Environment

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 28 Opportunities and Constraints Full Site

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 29 Opportunities and Constraints Phase I Site Constraints

1.Underground PATH Location

2.Existing PATH Station Access Staircases

3.Bus Depot • 11 Bus Loading Bays and Passenger Facilities

4.EiExisti ng Port Authority – Access Easement

5.Entry, Drop-off Location for Pedestrians, Jitney Buses, and Taxies

6.Adjacent Historic Train Shed Structure

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 30 Breakout Session Discussions

Community Survey

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 31 Break out Sessions Issues and Opportunities Discussion

Discussion Topics 1. What are the top three priority issues and opportunities for the Phase I and Full Site. 2. Discuss possibilities for Phase I – One Hudson Place Site regarding: • Bus Depot Location • Pedestrian / Bicyclist Related Improvements • PkiParking Concerns and SSltiolutions • Urban design issues related to height, massing and ground floor uses. • Other 3. Confirm areas of agreement and issues that need further resolution.

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 32 Community Survey

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 33 Summary of Discussions and Next Steps

Community Meeting #2 Develop Develop Present End of June / Analysis and Early July 2011 Guiding Conceptual Analysis and Principles Options Options Day and Time to be determined

PROJECT WEBSITE http://www.hobokennj.org/hobokenterminal

CONTACT City of HHbobok en 94 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Email: [email protected]

Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan 34 Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Redevelopment Plan Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yards Phase I Redevelopment Plan