NORTH PARK SAN DIEGO: FROM HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD TO SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY

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1 FROM HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD TO SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY American Public Works Association Sustainability in Public Works Conference San Diego, CA, May 15, 2013, 3:10 p.m. Stephen Russell Board President City Heights Community Development Corporation Associate Designer Platt Whitelaw Architects San Diego, CA Alison Whitelaw FAIA, LEED AP BD+C Senior Principal Platt Whitelaw Architects San Diego, CA René Vidales PE, LEED Green Assoc, ENV SP, STP, M.ASCE Vice-Chair North Park Planning Committee Civil Engineer County of San Diego San Diego, CA 1

2 CONTEXT CONTEXT 2

3 CONTEXT CONTEXT 3

4 CONTEXT CONTEXT 4

5 CONTEXT CONTEXT 5

6 CONTEXT Historic Structures 6

7 Historic Structures Historic Structures 7

8 Historic Structures CONTEXT 8

9 CONTEXT CONTEXT 9

10 Revitalization Revitalization 10

11 Revitalization Revitalization 11

12 Present Density Present Employment 12

13 Transition Economic Development & Preservation Future Growth 13

14 REVITALIZED AS AN URBAN VILLAGE HISTORIC PRESERVATION IS GREEN Restoring and upgrading existing infrastructure is good for the economy, the community and the environment. Building reuse almost always offers environmental savings over demolition and new construction Restoration and rehabilitation creates more and better paying jobs than new construction Rehabilitation projects keep more dollars circulating in the local economy Residents, businesses and tourists are drawn to communities that retain their distinctive character and heritage The Greenest Building: Quantifying the Value of Building Reuse - Preservation Green Lab, NTHP

15 SUSTAINABLE MAIN STREET History of the project Main Street designation 1996 State Historic Preservation Officer Wayne Donaldson FAIA Challenge to NPMS 2009 Early stakeholder activity Pro bono effort SUSTAINABLE MAIN STREET History of the project Pro bono effort Design Professionals NSAD Graduates Grant Funding Gallery Exhibit Publicity 15

16 SUSTAINABLE MAIN STREET Vision for the project Maintain cultural and historic integrity of the built & social environment Increase resource efficiency and conservation Increase internal community connectivity Provide the setting for a sustainable green economy SUSTAINABLE MAIN STREET Strategies and Interventions Energy intervention E-1 Energy Efficient Laundry E-2 Storefront Shading E-3 Air Infiltration & Insulation E-4 Energy Efficient Kitchen E-5 Applied Window Film E-6 Green Roof E-7 Solar Tubes & Sktlights E-8 Vent Stacks E-9 Cool Roof E-10 Mechanical System Tenant Operation intervention TO-1 Preferable Products TO-2 Composting Co-Op TO-3 Take-Out Food TO-4 Recycling TO-5 Validations & Discounts Water intervention W-1 Water Efficient Laundry W-2 Graywater System W-3 Water Efficient Kitchen W-4 Water Efficient Fixtures W-5 Permeable Surface W-6 Green Roof W-7 Curb Bioswales W-8 Porous Asphalt W-9 Rainwater Cistern Open Space intervention OS-1 Electric Vehicle Stations OS-2 Curb Cuts & Pop Outs OS-4 Pedestrian-Scale Lighting OS-5 Wall Mural OS-6 Bike Corral OS-7 Tree Wells OS-8 Dumpster Shed OS-9 Midblock Crossing OS-10 Infrastructure for Decor OS-11 Street Benches 16

17 SUSTAINABLE MAIN STREET Sample Applications SUSTAINABLE MAIN STREET Application of Strategies and Interventions 17

18 SUSTAINABLE MAIN STREET Energy modelling SUSTAINABLE MAIN STREET Progress Bike corral Recycling bins Bike share Urban farming Car 2 go University Ave Mobility Plan Parklet Renewable energy 18

19 SUSTAINABLE MAIN STREET North Park EcoDISTRICT 19

20 Sustainability Local Initiative into Policy Sustainability Rating Systems into Policy Recently implemented projects and their relationship with: Sustainability Local Initiative Sustainability Rating Systems Sustainability Local Initiative into Policy Sustainability Local Initiative: Sustainable North Park Main Street 20

21 Strategies and Interventions City of San Diego General Plan 21

22 City of San Diego General Plan Community Plans, Precise or Specific Plans: 1986 North Park Community Plan 2015 North Park Community Plan 1. Housing Element 2. Commercial Element.. 1. Land Use Element 3. Transportation & Circulation 2. Element Mobility Element 4. Community Facilities Element 3. Public Facilities, Services & Safety 5. Park and Recreation Element 4. Recreation Element 6. Open Space Element 7. Conservation Element.. 5. Sustainability Element 8. Cultural & Heritage Resources Element 6. Historic Preservation Element 7. Arts and Culture Element 9. Urban Design Element 8. Urban Design Element 9. Noise Element 10. Economic Prosperity Element 22

23 North Park Planning Committee Community organizations North Park Main Street Structure of Conservation Element Vision Topics Goals Policies Actions 23

24 o o o Sustainable Development & Local Green Initiatives Open Space/Right-of-Way & Tenant Operations intervention Resource Management Energy and Water intervention Enhanced Urban Runoff Management Water intervention 24

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26 General Plan adopted in 2008 Other Community Plans to be adopted soon North Park/Uptown/Golden Hill Community Plans DRAFT Sustainability Element to City in February 2013 for incorporation into the Community Plan DRAFTS of other Elements also to City during early-mid 2013 Release & Public review of DRAFT Community Plan in early 2014 Completion of Final Community Plan in mid 2014 Public review of DRAFT Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in late 2014 Completion of EIR in early 2015 Adoption hearings in mid 2015 Sustainability Local Initiative and Sustainability Rating Systems Sustainability Local Initiative Envision Greenroads LEED 26

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28 LEED BD+C Sustainability Rating Systems into Policy Envision Greenroads LEED Sustainability Element 28

29 Elements of the 2015 North Park Community Plan: Land Use Mobility Public Facilities Sustainability Recreation Historic Preservation Arts and Culture Urban Design Noise Economic Prosperity Sustainability Element 29

30 Recently Implemented Projects Texas Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements Nominated for the 2013 Urban Connectivity Award by Walk San Diego 30

31 Texas Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements Texas Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements Before After 31

32 Texas Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements Pedestrian Scale Lighting OS-4 Infrastructure for Décor OS-10 Texas Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements Improve Community Quality of Life Enhance Public Health and Safety Improve Community Mobility and Access Encourage Alternative Modes of Transportation Improve Site Accessibility, Safety, and Wayfinding Preserve Views and Local Character Enhance Public Space Foster Collaboration and Teamwork QL1.1 QL2.1 QL2.4 QL2.5 QL2.6 QL3.2 QL3.3 LD1.3 32

33 Texas Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements Pedestrian Access Bicycle Access Cultural Outreach AE-5 AE-6 AE-9 Texas Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements LEED BD+C SUSTAINABLE SITES Development Density and Community Connectivity Credit 2 Light Pollution Reduction Credit 8 33

34 University Avenue Mobility Plan University Avenue Mobility Plan 34

35 University Avenue Mobility Plan Before After University Avenue Mobility Plan Curb Cuts & Pop-Outs OS-2 (Future Phase at University Ave. & Utah St.) Mid-Block Crossing OS-9 (Pilot Project from Mississippi St. to Florida St.) 35

36 University Avenue Mobility Plan Improve Community Quality of Life Stimulate Sustainable Growth and Development Enhance Public Health and Safety Improve Community Mobility and Access Encourage Alternative Modes of Transportation Improve Site Accessibility, Safety, and Wayfinding Preserve Historic and Cultural Resources Preserve Views and Local Character Enhance Public Space QL1.1 QL1.2 QL2.1 QL2.4 QL2.5 QL2.6 QL3.1 QL3.2 QL3.3 University Avenue Mobility Plan Pedestrian Access Bicycle Access Transit Access Cultural Outreach AE-5 AE-6 AE-7 AE-9 36

37 University Avenue Mobility Plan LEED BD+C SUSTAINABLE SITES Development Density and Community Connectivity Credit 2 North Park Mini-Park and Streetscape Improvements (approved General Development Plan) 2013 Outstanding Neighborhood Planning Award from the American Planning Association San Diego Chapter 37

38 North Park Mini-Park and Streetscape Improvements North Park Mini-Park and Streetscape Improvements Before After 38

39 North Park Mini-Park and Streetscape Improvements Curb Cuts & Pop-Outs OS-2 Pedestrian Scale Lighting OS-4 Tree Wells OS-7 North Park Mini-Park and Streetscape Improvements Improve Community Quality of Life Stimulate Sustainable Growth and Development Enhance Public Health and Safety Improve Community Mobility and Access Encourage Alternative Modes of Transportation Improve Site Accessibility, Safety, and Wayfinding Preserve Historic and Cultural Resources Preserve Views and Local Character Enhance Public Space QL1.1 QL1.2 QL2.1 QL2.4 QL2.5 QL2.6 QL3.1 QL3.2 QL3.3 39

40 North Park Mini-Park and Streetscape Improvements Pedestrian Access Bicycle Access Transit Access Cultural Outreach AE-5 AE-6 AE-7 AE-9 North Park Mini-Park and Streetscape Improvements LEED BD+C SUSTAINABLE SITES Development Density and Community Connectivity Credit 2 Light Pollution Reduction Credit 8 40

41 IN THE NEWS The New York Times December 2009 Pulsing with Eclec-tricity in San Diego A diverse mix of businesses has put a lot of the zip back in the North Park area of San Diego. Forbes Magazine September 2012 America s Best Hipster Neighborhoods 13. North Park, San Diego, CA Culturally diverse North Park is home to Craftsman cottages, cafes and diners, coffee shops, several microbreweries, boutiques, and the North Park Farmers Market. The North Park Theater and the Ray Street Arts District are also bastions of creativity in the area. IN THE NEWS Los Angeles Times January 2013 Food, art and a hipster vibe in San Diego's North Park Forbes has declared it hip, and no wonder. Foodies love the place, and there's a lot to see during the Ray at Night art walks. San Diego Uptown News March 2013 A North Park EcoDistrict NP Main Street launches next phase of sustainability initiative 41

42 IN THE NEWS San Diego Free Press March 2013 North Park s Never Ending Renewal YouTube March 2013 A Day in the Life North Park San Diego The North Park community boast some of the best restaurants and retail shops in San Diego. The energetic vibe and creative atmosphere resonates throughout the community like Jesse LaMonaca's unique voice throughout this video. North Park Main Street (BID) has worked hard to make the community a diverse destination shared by both old and young. Take a look at the North Park community video and tell us what you like best. Transforming our historic community into a sustainable community; leading the way by actively engaging and connecting residents, businesses, and organizations in the 1 st EcoDistrict in the San Diego region 42

43 Stephen Russell Board President City Heights Community Development Corporation Associate Designer Platt Whitelaw Architects San Diego, CA Alison Whitelaw FAIA, LEED AP BD+C Senior Principal Platt Whitelaw Architects San Diego, CA René Vidales PE, LEED Green Assoc, ENV SP, STP, M.ASCE Vice-Chair North Park Planning Committee Civil Engineer County of San Diego San Diego, CA 43