CREATIVE VILLAGE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN June 25, 2018 Prepared by : In collaboration with: Creative Village Development, LLC INSPIRED • SHARED • FLEXIBLE • ACTIVE • RELAXING • CONNECTEDINSPIRED • SHARED FLEXIBLE ACTIVE • ICONIC • RELAXING Conceptual renderings of vertical develompent and parks/open space Creative VIllage, Downtown Orlando, FL -2- TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Executive Summary ....................................................................................................5 I. A. Background........................................................................................................................................................................5 I. B. Purpose......................................................................................................................................................................................5 I. C. Project Team......................................................................................................................................................................5 I. D. Objectives..............................................................................................................................................................................6 II. Downtown Orlando Parks and Open Space Context ...........................................7 II. A. Parks and Open Space in Downtown Orlando.....................................................7 II. B. Current Proposals for New Parks in Downtown Orlando..................10 II. C. Downtown Orlando Parks and Open Space Findings............................12 III. Creative Village Parks and Open Space Goals .................................................... 15 III. A. Inspired...............................................................................................................................................................................16 III. B. Shared...................................................................................................................................................................................18 III. C. Flexible................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 III. D. Active..................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 III. E. Relaxing.............................................................................................................................................................................. 24 III. F. Connected....................................................................................................................................................................... 26 III. G. Iconic...................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 -3- TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED IV. Creative Village Parks and Open Space Master Plan ......................................... 30 IV. A. Central Park................................................................................................................................................................... 32 IV. B. The Quad, DPAQ Square, UCF Parking Garage Plaza and Terry Ave.... 34 IV. C. Bob Carr Plaza............................................................................................................................................................ 35 IV. D. Urban Mews................................................................................................................................................................. 36 IV. E. West Livingston Lineal Street Plaza....................................................................................... 37 IV. F. I-4/Livingston Street Gateway........................................................................................................ 38 IV. G. Lake Dot Park............................................................................................................................................................. 39 IV. H. UCF and Centroplex Parking Garages Rooftop Space.......................... 40 IV. I. Parcel C and Bentley Street Interim Uses....................................................................... 40 IV. J. Potential Interim Uses of Existing Green Space................................................. 41 IV. K. Interim Uses.................................................................................................................................................................. 42 IV. L. Phasing.................................................................................................................................................................................. 45 IV. M. Design and Implementation.......................................................................................................... 45 V. Wayfinding and Connectivity ................................................................................ 46 VI. Funding, Operations and Programming ............................................................. 48 VI. A. Funding Improvements...........................................................................................................................48 VI. B. Ownership and Operations................................................................................................................49 VI. C. Programming.............................................................................................................................................................49 VII. Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 50 VIII. Appendix .................................................................................................................. 51 -4- I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I. A. BACKGROUND The Creative Village Parks and Open Space Master Plan was written assuming the user already has a basic understanding of Creative Village, the Master Developer, the development program, the governing documents (such as the Master Development Agreement, Purchase Option Agreement, PD Zoning Ordinance, Streetscape Guidelines, Mobility Plan, Public Art Guidelines and Infrastructure Master Plan), the UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus, Downtown Orlando and the Parramore Community. For additional information, please refer to the Appendix. I. B. PURPOSE The Creative Village Parks and Open Space Master Plan provides a framework for the development of an integrated system of parks and open space in Creative Village to be shared by residents, students and employees in Creative Village, as well as Parramore residents, surrounding communities and visitors to the area. The PD Zoning Ordinance outlines a basic framework for the parks and open spaces at Creative Village, including general locations, acreage, concurrency requirements, design standards and operations. The Parks and Open Space Master Plan is based on the framework set forth in the PD Zoning Ordinance and includes additional details about the location, identity and plans for the Creative Village parks and open spaces. This Plan establishes objectives and goals that balance forward looking design that advances the Creative Village brand and appeals to the Creative Class and inclusive design that appeals to the broader community. The Plan is appropriately coordinated with applicable planning documents. For more information on the coordination with other plans and projects, see Appendix B. I. C. PROJECT TEAM Creative Village is a public/private partnership between the City of Orlando and Creative Village Development, LLC (CVD) as the Master Developer. CVD is a joint venture between the Banc of American Community Development Corporation (BACDC) and a local team led by Ustler Development, Inc. This public/private partnership supports the City’s commitment to providing high quality, sustainable neighborhood development that will support a diverse and dynamic mix of uses, while bringing jobs and high-profile companies to Downtown Orlando and exciting revitalization opportunities to the Parramore neighborhood. In 2018, CVD enlisted VHB to collaborate with CVD on a comprehensive Parks and Open Space Master Plan for Creative Village, identifying specific parks, open space and public space goals, elements and guidelines along with a phasing plan. -5- I. D. OBJECTIVES The Plan was developed with a specific approach that would lead to an overall design that celebrates the site, creates an active urban environment and promotes sustainable design practices to enhance the long-term value of Creative Village and the surrounding neighborhood. Parks and open space are key elements to the "Innovation District" model at Creative Village. Objectives that inform the Parks and Open Space Master Plan include: • Assist the City of Orlando and CVD in translating the vision, mission and strategic goals for parks, plazas and open space into a well-articulated and defined plan in context with the surrounding park system. See Figure 2: Context Map. • Provide guidance through build out of the Creative Village and identify phasing opportunities to align with vertical development and provide a range of quality, well- maintained parks, public spaces and open spaces. • Facilitate a