THE BIGGER PICTURE. Comprehensive Planning for the Future EAST LANSING

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1 THE BIGGER PICTURE Comprehensive Planning for the Future EAST LANSING

2 TONIGHT S PROGRAM INTRODUCTION STUDY AREAS STEERING COMMITTEE CONVERSATION TOPICS STUDY AREA RECAP AND VISION BREAK OUT REPORT BACK

3 PROJECT PARTNERS City of East Lansing Planning Department Consultant Team Williams & Works, Nederveld, VIRIDIS Design Darcy Schmitt Planning and Zoning Administrator Tim Dempsey Planning Director Tim Schmitt Community Development Analyst Lynee Wells Community Planner Kendall Gilbert Planning Assistant Mark Miller Architect Trevor Bosworth Landscape Architect

4 STUDY AREAS Nodes Corridors North End North of Saginaw Avenue Center City Between Saginaw Avenue and Grand River Avenue South End South of Grand River Avenue

5 KEY PROJECT OBJECTIVES Consider the following community priorities when analyzing and designing a vision: Housing Urban Form Economic Sustainability Transportation/Infrastructure Human Dignity Educate residents about existing conditions and urban design solutions for placemaking; listen and incorporate their decisions Develop clear, concise graphics depicting future vision; establish foundation for future zoning/coding

6 HOUSING

7 URBAN FORM

8 ECONOMIC STABILITY

9 TRANSPOR- TATION

10 HUMAN DIGNITY

11 REGULATING PLAN Mixed Use (Core, Secondary, Edge, Hamlet) Innovation/Support Adjacent Area Mixed Residential Residential Greenspace/Greenway Commercial

12 REGULATING PLAN Mixed Use ¼ mile radius Greatest intensity of development Tallest buildings Multi-modal Focal point Destination Levels of Mixed Use (Core, Secondary, Edge, Hamlet) Buildings: Mixed use building Retail buildings

13 REGULATING PLAN Innovation/Support Incubator space Light industrial Labs Buildings: Live/work (along main roads) Office

14 REGULATING PLAN Adjacent Area Residential/transitional Precision redevelopment/infill Links mixed residential to residential Buildings: Live/work Rowhouse Apartment/Apartment House

15 REGULATING PLAN Mixed Residential Residential/transitional Precision redevelopment/infill Links residential to core and adjacent Buildings: Live/work Rowhouse Apartment/Apartment House Duplex Single family

16 REGULATING PLAN Residential Greenspace/Greenway Commercial

17 CHARRETTE OUTCOMES

18 NORTH END

19 NORTH END

20 NORTH END bigideas connect north end to regional attractions such as open space and retail suburban retrofit along Lake Lansing, small scale mixed use node near technology and innovation cluster focus light industrial and technology based industries in development nodes north of saginaw

21 NORTH END Mixed Use Hamlet Innovation Use/Support Adjacent Area Residential Greenspace/Greenway Commercial

22 NORTH END

23 NORTH END

24 NORTH END

25 CENTER CITY

26 CENTER CITY

27 CENTER CITY bigideas focus redevelopment along albert through urban infill of residential and mixed use create a permeable edge along main corridors through transparency and build-to requirements create a university based retirements community where seniors and older adults can integrate into the campus community

28 CENTER CITY Mixed Use Hamlet Innovation Use/Support Adjacent Area Residential Greenspace/Greenway Commercial

29 CENTER CITY

30 CENTER CITY

31 CENTER CITY

32 SOUTH END

33 SOUTH END

34 SOUTH END bigideas walkability is essential given the development of the transit center trowbridge is a gateway for vehicular and transit users; its redevelopment should reflect this utilize existing roadways and connections through msu to connect to center city, activate sidewalks through proper building placement and orientation

35 SOUTH END Mixed Use Hamlet Innovation Use/Support Adjacent Area Residential Greenspace/Greenway Commercial

36 SOUTH END

37 SOUTH END

38 SOUTH END

39 BREAK OUT GROUPS 3 Tables 20 minutes at each table Regroup in 60 minutes What to discuss: - Circulation and Streets - Building Types and Placement - Building Height and Intensity of Use - Streetscape/Ped./Bike/Car Experience - Overall Land Use/Edges

40 NEXT STEPS early 2014 Finalize Graphics and Regulating Plan Early 2014 Steering Committee input into goals, objectives, and implementation actions On-going Plan writing Spring 2014 Public hearings and adoption

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Panel Meeting #3

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Panel Meeting #3 November 7, 2016 Agenda 1. September 19 th Meeting Notes 2. Summary of Focus Areas Charrette 3. Heart of the City Focus Area a. HOC2/Station Areas Concept &