Newton Town Centre. Land Use, Urban Design & Transportation Plan

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1 Newton Town Centre Land Use, Urban Design & Transportation Plan Public Workshop - June 2-4, 2009

2 6:15 6:30 Sign-in & conversations Tonight s Agenda 6:30 6:55 Project introduction and summary of previous meetings 6:55 7:30 pm Review project findings and principles 7:30 7:45 pm Community Design Session 8:45 9:00 pm Questions, comments, and wrap-up

3 Tuesday June 2 nd 6:30 to 9:00 Tonight s Workshop This Week s Agenda Wednesday June 3 rd 10:00 to 5:00 - Open House 6:00 to 8:00 Open House Thursday June 4 th 10:00 to 12:00 - Open House 12:00 to 6:00 - Team Work Session 6:00 to 8:00 Presentation & Discussion

4 Project Initiation On July 28, 2008, City Council endorsed a planning process for the area in partnership with TransLink. The Plan is a key component of the TransLink and the City plans to significantly enhance transit services and facilities in the City, and to support these enhancement with higher density, transit-oriented development along major corridors.

5 Study Area

6 Background and Planning Context City Centre Town Centres: Newton Guildford Fleetwood Cloverdale Semiahmoo

7 Recent Surrey Council Initiatives Sustainability Charter Crime Reduction Strategy Transportation Strategic Plan Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan Employment Lands Strategy Plan for Social Well-Being Emphasis on Place-Making

8 Memorandum of Understanding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Surrey and TransLink approved and signed on September, The goal of the Project is to produce a land use and transportation plan that will guide the development of a mixed use, high-density, transit-oriented Town Centre, fully integrating new and enhanced transit facilities into a high quality and sustainable urban centre.

9 Objectives for the Week The objective of tonight s workshop and the entire week is to present our findings and initiate the community s design that will define the character aspirations for the.

10 Project Overview

11 Regional Context

12 Study Area

13 South of Fraser Transit Plan

14 Community Assets Newton Wave Pool Library Senior Center Newton Arena Community Hall Newton Loop

15 Community Holdings Newton Wave Pool Library Senior Center Newton Arena Community Hall Newton Loop

16 Integrating Land Use and Transportation Requires Urban Design Project Overview

17 Project Process

18 PROJECT INITIATION & WALKING TOUR March 4 th & 5 th Process & Schedule STAKEHOLDER & COMMUNITY INTERVIEWS April 8 th & 9 th DESIGN WORKSHOP This Week FEEDBACK, REACTION, AND TESTING OF CONCEPTS June - August REVIEW WORKSHOP FOR STAGE 1 Early September PROCESSING & PACKAGING STAGE 1 REPORT October STAGE 2 FINAL PLAN Early 2010

Coast Mountain Bus Company, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP); B.C. Hydro Southern Railway Anthem Properties Property Owners: - Rob Blackwell, - Bill Kennedy, - Mehran Kiai, - Myong Kwang, Gurdev - S.

19 City of Surrey - Current Planning - Long-Range Planning - Parks, Recreation and Culture - Engineering (Drainage Planning Section) - Engineering Department (Transportation) - Drainage and Environment, - Department of Fisheries and Oceans, - Realty Services, - Economic Development TransLink Coast Mountain Bus Company, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP); B.C. Hydro Southern Railway Anthem Properties Property Owners: - Rob Blackwell, - Bill Kennedy, - Mehran Kiai, - Myong Kwang, Gurdev - S. Heer, - Harp Hoonjan, - Kate Lambert, - Tim Delesalle Stakeholder Interviews April 8th & 9th

20 Community Values Workshop April 9 th

21 What we value about the Convenience and Walkability 34 Shopping 24 Senior Center 21 Library 20 Wave Pool 11 Parks and Green 11 Transit 8 Safe and Secure 6 Community Values Workshop April 9 th

22 Top Issues Make sure redevelopment includes 16 walking, biking, public transit, sidewalks. Preserve Tree bounded by railroad tracks, th St & BC Hydro Outdoor cafes-patios- flowers and 12 trees/color- streetscapes Retain old growth trees and plant new 11 ones Traffic on 138th St. needs some form of 10 speed control Traffic calming on 138th needed. 10 Safety, policing, security 10 Keep discount theater and entertainment 10 (now affordable) Community Values Workshop April 9 th

23 Key Finding s & Challenges Additional connections to K.G.H. and 72 nd Avenue are needed to accommodate Growth. B.C. Hydro and Southern Railway and additional grade crossings Pedestrian oriented design requires a taming of K.G.H. and 72 nd Avenue and a more complete internal street network. Shopping Centers, Wave Pool and Arena create, Wooded area create super-block limiting network opportunities. Civic/Recreational are good uses; however, the designs are liabilities, creating blank faces of buildings and blocks with no activity. New investments will require a more urban and integrated design solutions. Size and function of transit exchange will define joint development opportunities. A new balance in transit efficiency and urban development opportunities. Environmental features are both assets and liabilities. Balancing environmental preservation and urban integration. Security issues, social problems and perceptions are liabilities and must be overcome. Providing the market confidence that will change public perceptions.

24 Market Opportunities

25 Demographic Data 180, , ,000 Newton s population is projected to grow from 117,000 in 2006 to 166,000 by 2031 a 42% increase. Newton Wave Pool Library Senior Center Newton Arena Community Hall Newton Loop 120, ,000 80,

26 Demographic Data Composition of new housing will shift away from single-family dwellings to multi-family dwellings 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Single-Family/Duplex Townhouse Multi-Family

27 New Units per Year Residential Absorption Annual Townhouse Absorption Annual Multi-Family Absorption

28 Residential Absorption Based on a medium-case scenario, we have determined the following approximate preliminary residential absorption schedule: 140 units by units by units by units by units by 2031

29 Commercial Square Feet Retail / Commercial Absorption 250, , , ,000 50, LOW SCENARIO MEDIUM SCENARIO HIGH SCENARIO

30 Retail / Commercial Absorption Based on this on-site and surrounding population, we have estimated, using moderate-case market shares, new commercial space (over and above what is already inside the study area) as follows: 18,000 square feet by ,000 square feet by ,000 square feet by ,000 square feet by 2031

31 Market Summary Short-Term Opportunity ( ) Med-Term Opportunity ( ) Long-Term Opportunity ( ) Office Very Limited Very Limited Limited/Moderate Retail Very Limited Strong Strong Attached/Multi- Family Residential Limited/Moderate Strong Very Strong Key Factors No new civic or transit infrastructure. Lack of scale. New rapid transit connectivity. Expanded civic facilities. Scale develops. Strong connectivity. Expanded civic facilities. Critical mass achieved.

32 Transportation Systems

33 Analysis Overview Micro-simulation (VISSIM) modelling undertaken to date for the Land Use and Transportation Study: Existing Situation (2008); and Future Year Base (2031) This model will provide the basis to test a number of traffic and transit options

34 Modeled Network The model area is bounded by: King George Hwy (west); 72nd Avenue (north); 68th Avenue (south); 138th Street (east).

35 Traffic data has been provided from three sources: Traffic turning counts at intersections; Strategic regional model (EMME); and Transit routes and frequencies. Model Data Traffic information was gathered for the existing conditions (2008) and estimated for future conditions (2031) Future conditions were based on future growth in traffic assuming existing land use/development i.e. no changes in the Newton area As the Design Workshop progresses, emerging visions of the future land use/development scenario will be tested in the model

36 Model Results AM Peak PM Peak Ι The 2008 situation shows the network to be busy, but not congested Ι Network performance better in the AM peak (less traffic) Average Delay per vehicle (sec) Average Speed (km/h) Total travel time (hrs) Ι Ι In 2031 (AM), the operation of the network is generally satisfactory Ι With the exception of the eastbound approach to the KGH/68th Ave which is operating above capacity and causes vehicles to backup a significant distance In 2031 (PM), a number of approaches are operating above the practical capacity, mostly due to increased left turning which does not have priority Ι Overall, there is significant deterioration in network performance between 2008 and

2031 PM Peak: King George Hwy @ 72nd Avenue (looking

37 2031 PM Peak: King George 72nd Avenue (looking northwest) Eastbound Stacking 72 nd Ave Westbound KGH Northbound

2031 PM Peak: King George Hwy @ 68th Avenue (looking west)

38 2031 PM Peak: King George 68th Avenue (looking west) KGH Northbound Westbound Left-turn Stacking 68 th Ave Westbound

39 Transit Exchange

South of Fraser Area Transit Plan Highlights: Long-range plan: to 2031 375 more buses Rapid transit on KGH/104, Fraser Highway, 200th Street (B-Line, BRT, LRT) Frequent

40 South of Fraser Area Transit Plan Highlights: Long-range plan: to more buses Rapid transit on KGH/104, Fraser Highway, 200th Street (B-Line, BRT, LRT) Frequent Transit Network (FTN) throughout area Bus lanes on Hwy 1, 91 and 99 New cross-town routes 17 new or upgraded facilities 2 new Transit Centres 45% of total plan in place by 2013

George Hwy Exchange faces back of surrounding buildings Inconvenient access to exchange from

41 Newton Exchange Today Highlights: Major South of Fraser transit exchange 11 routes connecting Key transfer point Frequent Bus 72 nd Ave Key Findings: At capacity Poor connection to future BRT on King George Hwy Exchange faces back of surrounding buildings Inconvenient access to exchange from surrounding buildings Poor visibility of exchange (missed opportunity for natural surveillance) Community Shuttle Local Bus

42 King George Hwy Newton Exchange Tomorrow 72 nd Ave Existing Exchange Wave Pool TransLink property

43 Bus Rapid Transit on King George Highway King George Hwy Bus Rapid Transit on King George: 2010: B-Line 2013: Bus Rapid Transit Future: LRT? 104 th Ave Curb lane Some TPM Limited Stops Separated Median Lanes TPM Stations, not stops Real-time Information Rail-based Advanced TPM Stations, not stops Real-time Information High Capacity

44 Transit Function Options LRT / BRT Median Running 1 Access Points BRT Median Running 2 Access Points BRT Median Running 1 Access Points BRT Median Running

45 Land Use & Development

46 Environmental Constraints Newton Wave Pool Library Senior Center Newton Arena Community Hall Newton Loop High Medium Low

47 Current Land Uses Commercial / Office Civic / Recreational Highway Related Commercial Urban Residential Vacant

48 Official Community Plan Land Use Town Centre Commercial Multiple Residential Urban Residential

49 Existing Zoning Label Zoning Newton District Wave Pool Library RF Single Family Senior Res. Center LI Light Impact Newton Ind. Arena CD Comprehensive Community Dev. Hall C-8 Community Newton Comm. Loop CHI Highway Comm. Ind.

50 Areas of Change & Stability Redevelopment Probable Newton Wave Pool Redevelopment Library PossibleSenior Center Newton Arena Redevelopment Community Hall Unlikely Newton Loop Stable

51 Project Principles

52 Embrace Transit as a Mobility Option Transit can be the biggest catalyst for redevelopment providing a mobility option for all users. The transit station should be integrated into the overall framework of development and highlighted as a key civic place. Project Principles

53 Integrate Civic Amenities into the Fabric of Town Centre Civic amenities should be woven throughout the Town Centre and used as focal points as redevelopment occurs. Project Principles

54 Leverage Public Investments The investments made by public Entities should be leveraged to encourage not only new civic investments such as parks but private investments as well. Project Principles

55 Improve Connectivity and Create Livable Transportation Solutions Opportunity exists to increase the overall network throughout the study area with new streets, trails and sidewalks. Project Principles

56 Redesign the Environment for the Pedestrian The pedestrian should be the first priority as redevelopment of the site occurs. This includes wide sidewalks and ample pedestrian amenities such as benches and lighting. Project Principles

57 Preserve, Enhance, and Utilize Open Spaces The two key open spaces within the study area are currently underutilized. Building should front these open spaces and the possibilities for programming these spaces with restored habitat, trails and connectivity should be explored. Project Principles

58 Expand Neighborhoods Toward the Town Center Preserve and enhance the existing neighborhoods by expanding the framework to include new transit oriented development which is contextual and appropriately scaled and transitions to the surrounding neighborhoods. Project Principles

59 Increase Market Confidence Public infrastructure investments, new development strategies and an open public dialogue can begin to lay a foundation for the future investments in the Newton Town Centre. Project Principles

60 Work Shop Table Sessions

61 Community Character Table Sessions Discuss and select the appropriate character scenario. Then arrange the character scenarios to fit in the Newtown Town Centre

62 Community Character Table Sessions

Scenario 1 Mid-Rise 35% Stacked Flats 45% Walk-Ups

Character Development Scenarios Scenario 2 Mid-Rise

Parks & Recreation 15% Scenario 3 Mid-Rise 55%

63 Scenario 1 Mid-Rise 35% Stacked Flats 45% Walk-Ups 5% Townhomes 5% Parks & Recreation 10% Community Character Development Scenarios Scenario 2 Mid-Rise 45% Stacked Flats 25% Walk-Ups 10% Townhomes 5% Parks & Recreation 15% Scenario 3 Mid-Rise 55% Stacked Flats 10% Walk-Ups 5% Townhomes 5% Parks & Recreation 25%

64 Community Character Mid-Rise Buildings Office or Residential Retail/ Office or Residential

65 Community Character Stacked Flats Office or Residential Retail/ Office or Residential

66 Community Character Walk-ups Office or Residential Retail/ Office or Residential

67 Community Character Townhouse Residential Retail/ Office or Residential

68 Park Type Community Character Parks and Recreation

69 Community Character Table Sessions

70 Next Steps

71 This Week s Agenda Tuesday June 2 nd 6:00 to 8:00 Tonight s Workshop Wednesday June 3 rd 10:00 to 5:00 - Open House 6:00 to 8:00 Open House Thursday June 4 th 10:00 to 12:00 - Open House 6:00 to 8:00 Presentation & Discussion

72 PROJECT INITIATION & WALKING TOUR March 4 th & 5 th Process & Schedule STAKEHOLDER & COMMUNITY INTERVIEWS April 8 th and 9th DESIGN WORKSHOP This Week FEEDBACK, REACTION, AND TESTING OF CONCEPTS June - August REVIEW WORKSHOP FOR STAGE 1 Early September PROCESSING & PACKAGING STAGE 1 REPORT October STAGE 2 FINAL PLAN Early 2010

73 Land Use, Urban Design & Transportation Plan Public Workshop - June 2-4, 2009

Newton Town Centre. Land Use, Urban Design & Transportation Planning Study

Newton Town Centre. Land Use, Urban Design & Transportation Planning Study Newton Town Centre Land Use, Urban Design & Transportation Planning Study December 2009 Acknowledgements: Table of Contents Project Introduction 1 Background 2 Purpose 3 Organization 3 The Public Process