IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS

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1 2040 PLAN Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS NIRPC LIVABLE CENTERS INITIATIVE Creating Livable Communities (CLC) Eman Ibrahim Program Manager Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission

2 LIVABLE CENTERS INITIATIVE Overview Livable Centers Initiative encourages local jurisdictions to plan and implement strategies that link transportation improvements with land use development strategies to create sustainable, livable communities consistent with regional development policies. Livable Centers clustering many different land uses in a compact area gives people the opportunity to accomplish various activities without using a car.

3 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING LAND USE IMPACTS Source: Victoria Transport Policy Institute

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5 2040 PLAN - BASIC ELEMENTS OF LIVABLE CENTERS The 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan describes Livable Centers as dense, mixed -use and walkable areas with the following elements: Jobs and housing On-street, shared, structured or rear parking areas Transit stops and amenities Traditional street grid Access management Pedestrian-friendly speed limits Short block lengths Bicycle lanes Wide sidewalks Public spaces Minimal building setbacks Existing infrastructure

6 METHODOLOGY/ SCOPE Step 1: GIS Analysis to identify preliminary livable centers areas Criteria Block size Residential density Employment density Transit stations/stops Land Use Step 2: Analysis of plans and codes to identify planned livable centers Step 3: Gather data and complete Livability Checklist for preliminary livable centers to the extent possible.

7 METHODOLOGY Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS): Exercise flexibility and creativity to shape effective transportation solutions, while preserving and enhancing community and natural environments. Establish Existing and Proposed Context Zone Inventory Thoroughfare Characteristics and Determine Thoroughfare Type This report has been developed in response to widespread interest for improving both mobility choices and community character through a commitment to creating and enhancing walkable communities.

8 CSS & Urban areas CSS & Suburban areas CSS & Rural Areas

9 THOROUGHFARE DESCRIPTIONS Boulevard Avenue Street

10 GENERAL STANDARDS Diversity of Use Creating walkable neighborhoods by mixing land uses People might more easily work, shop and enjoy recreation close to where they live. Mixing land uses makes walking more attractive and convenient (encouraging healthier lifestyles) and also protects the environment and conserves energy by reducing dependence on cars. Density and Compactness Encouraging higher density development and compact building patterns. Job Opportunities Availability of job opportunities a city could offer and provide in sustaining better community

11 GENERAL STANDARDS Low Crime Rate This measures the way how the city action force takes response on emergency situations as many things may happen any time. Effective response would give a better and secured community. Diversity of Housing Affordability and number of rental properties and home ownership. As a center hold dense number of population. Some singles prefer to rent small apartments, young couples need starter homes, empty nesters look for a condominium close to town and retirees need a caring community.

12 Accessibility/ Connectivity Ease of access to basic necessities hold the top position. Super markets and convenient stores. Educational and medical institutions. Convenience from major workplace and the average time of commute. Bars, shopping malls, leisure destinations and many more. Providing a variety of transportation options. Public transportation, sidewalks, bike paths and walking trails. Provide a traditional street grid provides multiple, direct routes, reducing congestion and encouraging pedestrian access

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14 I-94 PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF LIVABLE CENTERS IN GARY I-90 d I-80 I-80 I-65 Town, City, and County Halls Higher Education n South Shore Stations Bus Transit Lines Mixed Use Zoning > 25 Employees > 15 People > 5 Houses Block Perimeter < 1600 ft ft Miles Ç

15 Windridge Rd N 150 W Morgan Blvd Lafayette St Valparaiso St Campbell St N 75 E Sturdy Rd Rigg Rd N Sturdy Rd Napoleon St Lafayette St Valparaiso St Locust St Prentiss Dr Bogata Ave Milton St N 325 E Winter Ln N 50 W Elmhurst Ave Weston St Linden Dr Mp Sumac Rd John St N 400 E Ostedt Dr Mayfield Ave Michigan Ave Club Ct N 564 E Loudermilk Rd E Engel Dr Sturdy Rd Raystone Dr Montdale Dr N 414 E N 422 E N 30 N 325 E Kaper Ln Napoleon St Lafayette St E 400 N N 400 E Michigan Ave Valparaiso St Locust St N 575 E Sylvan Dr Dr 250 W Skyline Dr W 150 N Moorland Dr Brigata Dr State Rd 130 Sunland Dr W 250 N Glencoe Dr PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF LIVABLE CENTERS IN VALPARAISO W 550 N N 150 W W 400 N Co Rd 375 N Lincoln Hills Dr N West Hills Dr Galway Dr N 106 W Walker Dr 350 N Clifford Rd W Morthland Dr State Hwy 2 Honelee Ct 100 W William Dr Maumee Dr Sherwood Dr W 550 N N 50 W Ransom Rd Lincolnway Howe St Rowley St West St Gilleevan Dr St Clair Rd Academy St Sears St Kinsey St M W Dr Sheffield Dr Spectacle Dr Northview Dr Burlington Beach Rd Green Acres Dr W Glendale Blvd Franklin St Factory St Harrison Blvd _ Greenwich Locust St Bullseye Lake Rd _ South St City View Dr Sunset Dr Andover Dr Kraus Dr Oak Grove Dr Fair St Roosevelt Rd Dorset Dr Calumet Ave Randle St Billings St Village Ln Poplar St Axe Ave Sager Rd Calumet Ave Wall St McCord Rd Audubon Dr Illinois St Evans Ave Institute St E Chicago St E Lincolnway Lot 30 Wood St Linwood Ave Martinal Rd Domke Dr Lot 9 Vale Park Rd Silhavy Rd Eisenhower Ave E Glendale Blvd Elm St Cedar St Chapel Dr Meadow Glen Dr State Rd 49 Country Club Rd Chandana Trl E Spyglass Dr Aaron Dr Ade Ave Warbler Dr Penna Hill Dr Beech St Kellee Ct Pennington Pl McCord Rd State Rd 2 E Morthland Dr Comford Rd Industrial Dr Emma Ct N 211 E Bartz Rd Nick Dr Cain Dr Ivy Tech Dr Redbow Dr US Hwy 30 E 300 N Laporte Ave Rigg Rd Academy St Academy St Northfield Ln Eastwood Ct E 316 N E 500 N Chestnut St E 400 N Chestnut St Jefferson St W Lincolnway Jefferson St E 300 N W Lincolnway Washington St _ E 300 N _ Indiana Ave Brown St Willow St Walnut St Erie St Michigan Ave Monroe St Fletcher Dr E 544 N Indiana Ave Washington St Brown St Willow St Walnut St E 415 N Valley Run Dr Erie St Michigan Ave Monroe St _ E 300 N _ Hickory St Morgan Blvd N 450 E Hickory St Morgan Blvd E 100 N E 337 N E US Hwy 30 N 5 E 525 N E Chicago St Institute St College Ave E Chicago St Institute St _ Town, City, and County Halls Higher Education n South Shore Stations Bus Transit Lines Mixed Use Zoning College Ave Greenwich St Garfield Ave E Jefferson St Oak St Brown St E 200 N Union St E 150 N Greenwich St Garfield Ave E Jefferson St Miles US Hwy 30 Oak St Brown St Union St > 15 People > 5 Houses Freeman St N 575 E N Old State Ro Freeman St > 25 Employees Block Perimeter < 1600 ft ft Ç E 15 N

16 NEXT STEPS 1. Review existing condition and data for current and proposed centers. 2. Conduct meetings with elected officials and practitioners in the 41 communities, including the four urban core communities Gary, Hammond, East Chicago, and Michigan City to identify and define and map the geographic boundaries of the Livable Centers. 3. Determine the level of planning and regulations for each center. For example, it should be determined whether or not livability elements have been incorporated into existing centers or in current. 4. Based on the study of existing centers, develop a context - sensitive typology of Livable Centers in Northwest Indiana that includes

17 CREATING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM