Bridgeport Comprehensive Waterfront Plan 2 nd Launch Neighborhood Meeting 3/9/16

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1 CivicMoxie 2016 Bridgeport Comprehensive Waterfront Plan 2 nd Launch Neighborhood Meeting 3/9/16 City of Bridgeport OPED, Department of Planning

2 Bridgeport s greatest asset is its 24 miles of waterfront. There are approximately 260 waterfront properties [ ] out of which approximately 49 % are publicly owned. The Waterfront Plan will provide a framework to guide land use along the city s entire waterfront in a way that balances the needs of environmentally sensitive areas with economic development opportunities and provides openings for public access and open space [The Plan] will promote a bold rethinking of the city s water s edge. - Office of Planning and Economic Development

3 Why now?

4 Because Bridgeport has this

5 and this.

6 And also this

7 and this.

8 Landschaftspark, Duisburg-Nord, Germany

9 Landschaftspark, Duisburg-Nord, Germany

10 Waterfront Toronto

11 Waterfront Toronto

12 Waterfront Toronto

13 The Yard at Mission Rock, San Francisco, CA

14 Morgan s Pier, Philadelphia, PA

15 Vision 2020 NYC Comprehensive Waterfront Plan

16 Goals for the Waterfront Plan Create a unified vision Encourage economic development Identify community connections Identify opportunity sites for development Establish waterfront development policies Identify early action strategies Address brownfield redevelopment challenges Incorporate strategies for resiliency of the economy, neighborhoods, environment

17 The CivicMoxie Team Susan Silberberg, CivicMoxie Principal-in-Charge Regina Winters, Zared Enterprises Tom Corso, AMS Consulting Karl Seidman, Seidman Economic Development Consulting Val Ferro, Weston + Sampson Lee Dwyer, CivicMoxie Assistant Project Manager JD Reeves, Reeves Studio Tanner Burgdorf + The Green Team! Groundwork Bridgeport Alexandra Stroud, Urban Focus Taru Ruchi, CivicMoxie Urban Designer and Planner

18 What This Planning Process will Look Like CivicMoxie 2016

19 The Master Plan A conceptual vision plan to guide decision-making and implementation and to excite local stakeholders and investors. Economic Development Development Opportunity Sites Community Connections Setup for Success Build on Existing Momentum Support the Steelpointe Harbor Vision Parks + Open Space Early wins

20 Moving from wishing to doing Connection to Yellow Mill Creek Greenway Pedestrian Access to Pleasure Beach Mixed-use developments More lighting along the waterfront river walk Create sustainable and flood-proof storm water infrastructure Revitalize recreation facilities Reuse/redevelopment of warehouses on brownfield sites Better bike and pedestrian connections More benches and improved pedestrian crossings Source: NRZ Plans for the waterfront neighborhoods

21 Moving from wishing to doing Connection to Yellow Mill Creek Greenway Pedestrian Access to Pleasure Beach Mixed-use developments More lighting along the waterfront river walk Create sustainable and flood-proof storm water infrastructure Revitalize recreation facilities Reuse/redevelopment of warehouses on brownfield sites Better bike and pedestrian connections More benches and improved pedestrian crossings

22 How to Get there: Inspiration and Innovation in Context Brownfields Challenges 100 Year Flood Plain Waterfront Plan and Resilient BPT Market Conditions Regulatory Constraints Site Control (ownership)

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24 Flood Zones

25 THE WATERFRONT PLAN and RESILIENT BRIDGEPORT Managed and funded by City of Bridgeport, OPED, Dept of Planning Coordinated vision and road map for waterfront economic development, community connections and amenities Planning activities ( community outreach, research, conceptual planning, data analysis) Led by CivicMoxie (Boston) with Zared, AMS, Weston & Sampson, Reeves Studio, Seidman Consulting, Urban Focus Final Plan in late summer 2016 LI Sound shoreline, rivers, creeks with focus on former industrial & underdeveloped sites and neighborhoods Community outreach building off NRZ planning and RBD work, coordinate with RBD team where applicable Vision plan and road map for waterfront economic development, public space, real estate dev, amenities To learn more and get involved, go to: Managed by CT Dept of Housing, Funded by HUD, Administered by CT Dept of Housing Framework for protection/resiliency strategies to reduce risk/enhance quality of life: Black Rock and South End Planning/identifying a pilot project that catalyzes broader investments in resilient infrastructure/development Led by Waggonner and Ball (New Orleans) with ARCADIS, Yale Urban Design Workshop, Dorgan Arch. & Planning 18 months planning wrap up in June 2017 Pilot project work to continue in South End and Black Rock Harbor w focus on resilient development and floor risk reduction Continuing/expanding conversations of RBD Phase 1, working w/waterfront team to engage community Framework for building resilience in South End & Black Rock Harbor, pilot project that demonstrates strategies To learn more and get involved, contact: info@resilientbridgeport.com website under construction

26 WHO REGULATES THE WATERFRONT? CivicMoxie 2016

27 Back to the Waterfront Master Plan Goals Create a unified vision Encourage economic development Identify community connections Identify opportunity sites for development Develop waterfront policies Identify early action strategies Address brownfield redevelopment challenges Incorporate strategies for resiliency of the economy, neighborhoods, environment

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29 What We See and Hear

30 Recent Planning Initiatives RPA Buildout Assessment

31 NRZ Plans East Side NRZ Strategic Plan 2010: Killeen, PRE/view, and David Barbour Architects Highlights rehabbing blighted properties, more waterfront access, jobs, diversity, + amenities Goals include specific public access points to water, improving Waterfront/James Brown Park, pedestrian bridge over Pequonnock River East End NRZ Strategic Action Plan 2005: Vita Nuova, LLC Highlights brownfield redevelopment, more waterfront access, connecting to open space Goals include establishing linear park along creek, waterfront park at end of Central Ave

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33 East Side

34 Ownership (Site Control)

35 Water Dependent Uses

36 Current + Planned Development Initiatives

37 Brownfields

38 Public Access to Waterfront

39 I think Bridgeport needs a better image in order to attract more jobs. Everyone loves Seaside Park, but what about neighborhood water access? The city has a lot of potential, with these projects like the Eco- Technology Park and the Remington site. There are concerns about stormwater and water contamination...

40 How will you deal with meeting fatigue? We have done a lot of planning. Can we build on the momentum of the Steelpointe development? We don t need another plan, we need strategies to pay for things. How can we get more activity on the waterfront while we wait for development?

41 Moving Forward Beyond Documentation 24 miles is a lot of shoreline where are the best opportunities for waterfront change? How can we build on existing momentum? What does an analysis of the market tell us about feasibility and incentives needed? What elements of an overall framework for the waterfront will be most important to success?

42 We will be Looking at Opportunity Areas Site control Open space Community waterfront access Critical mass to build on existing momentum Level of brownfield remediation required

43 Community Conversation and Action Places in the Making: How placemaking builds places and communities

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48 1. Join a group. Tonight s Breakout 2. Groups are organized by Waterfront Neighborhoods, including Downtown. There are three groups each for East Side and East End. 3. Read the instructions and get started! 4. You have 30 minutes and 2 questions.

49 Question #1 What s missing from the map? Mark with X s! Think about: activities (permanent or temporary) Destinations (public spaces, major businesses, community organizations, etc.) Waterfront locations, connections and activities

50 Question #2 In the short term, can you think of a temporary or pop-up use along the waterfront? Where would you locate it? (Mark with circles.) What neighborhood groups, institutions, businesses could work toward recruiting this use/setting this up, and managing it day to day, week to week, or simply one time?

51 Listening 1. Who was here tonight? 2. Temporary waterfront activation or pop-up ideas?

52 PHASE A GETTING STARTED/ EXISTING CONDITIONS August September - December January February March April May June July August September PHASE B THE MARKET PHASE C ENVIRONMENTAL + RESILIENCY PHASE D LAND USE & PROGRAMMING PHASE E DRAFT VISION PHASE F FINAL VISION PHASE G INTERACTIVE MAP Oversight Committee Meeting or Conference Call Public Meetings/Workshops/Events SCHEDULE

53 Thank you for coming! 1. Questions? Contact Lynn Haig, Senior Planner at the Bridgeport OPED, Dept of Planning: Sign up for the project website and start offering feedback!