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1 Welcome! Please sign-in and participate in the activities in the registration area before finding your seat. Thank you!

2 Planning Kickoff July 31, 2018 University of Baltimore

3 Public Planning Kick-off Agenda Tuesday, July 31st 5:30-8pm 5:30 Pre-Function 6:00 Presentation 6:30 Roundtables 8:00 Conclude

4 Next Stop: Baltimore Penn Station Presentation Overview 01 Project Background 02 Vision Plan 03 Roundtable Topics

5 Project Background 5

6 Project Background The Amtrak System 6

7 Project Background Northeast Corridor (NEC) 7

8 Project Background Baltimore Penn Station Opened in 1911, today it is the 8th busiest station in the Amtrak national network. Over 3 million Amtrak and MARC passengers passing through Baltimore Penn. Serves Amtrak s high-speed Acela, Northeast Regional and long-distance trains, MARC Penn Line, City s Light Rail, Buses and University shuttles. Amtrak has operated and provided mechanical services for the MARC Penn Line commuter service on behalf of MTA since New hub for expanded BaltimoreLink bus service and light rail. 8

9 Project Background Amtrak Major Station Efforts 9

10 Project Background New Acela Fleet 10

11 Project Background Master Developer Partnership Attract a world-class master developer team to maximize the value of Amtrak s portfolio with a bold, fully integrated mixed-use urban district and a vibrant transportation hub situated at its core. Prepare a comprehensive, buildable and financially viable Master Plan for the Station and adjacent Amtrak properties Retail and commercial expansion opportunities within the Station, including the upper floors of the headhouse Commercial development of Amtrak-owned properties surrounding the Station Modernization of the Station to address state of good repair deficiencies and ADA upgrades Expansion of the Station to accommodate increased passenger volumes through the year 2040 and beyond Operations and maintenance of non-rail and non-railroad operations assets 11

12 Project Background Penn Station Partners Amtrak Stations Operations Rail & Transit Engineering Master Planning & Architecture Construction Master Developer (PSP) Economics & Development Community Stakeholders 12

13 Project Background Station Study Area 13

14 Project Background Vision Plan 14

15 Project Background Project Timeline SUMMER 2018 FALL 2018 WINTER 2018 Step 1: Mobilization Kick-Off Meeting Step 2: Vision Plan Framework Framework Meeting Step 3: Draft Vision Plan Draft Vision Plan Meeting Planning Process for Individual Projects 2019-beyond VISION PLAN ENGAGEMENT PROCESS VISION PLAN COMPLETE 15

16 Project Background Project Stakeholders General Public Economic Historic Transportation Neighbors Universities Penn Station Coordinating Committee Planning Institutions Community Advisory Partners 16

17 Project Background Interim 17

18 Vision Plan 18

19 Vision Plan Area Planning History AREA PLANNING HISTORY Key Findings & Recommendations Improve existing transit functions and promote alternative modes Prioritize residential development to create new customers for local businesses Establish gateways, solidify neighborhood edges, and new open space Enhance walkability/bikeability around Baltimore Penn Station Implement streetscape enhancements Celebrate public art 19

20 Vision Plan City Context Baltimore Penn Station is geographically central 20

21 Vision Plan Study Area Extents 21

22 Vision Plan Study Area Extents 22

23 Vision Plan Primary Study Area 23

24 Vision Plan Opportunities & Challenges 24

25 Vision Plan Planning Principles future rail growth transit connectivity station experience community interaction station heritage Accomodate future rail transportation needs Improve pedestrian access + multi-modal connectivity Create a more active + inviting station environment Connect with existing communities Celebrate + respect the historic station 25

26 Now...the station houses Amtrak functions & waiting areas... 26

27 What if...new and improved station spaces were built outside of the Historic Station? 27

28 Now...the station plaza prioritizes cars...and is still congested... 28

29 What if...the plaza prioritized people? 29

30 Now...there are several underused lots around the station... 30

31 What if...these lots were developed with a mix of uses? 31

32 Now...the station feels disconnected from the adjacent neighborhoods... 32

33 What if...it became a connector? 33

34 Roundtable Topics 34

35 Roundtable Topics Roundtable Instructions There are 3 topics & 3 rounds - meaning you have a chance to participate in every topic! After each 20 minute round, you switch to a new topic by changing tables. Try to mix it up and sit with different people when you switch topics. Respect one another and have fun! 35

36 Roundtable Topics Roundtable Topics plazas, streetscape + public realm station experience + transit connectivity character, identity + place 36

37 Roundtable Topics Plazas, Streetscape + Public Realm 37

38 Roundtable Topics Station Experience + Transit Connectivity 38

39 Roundtable Topics Character, Identity + Place 39

40 Roundtable Topics Roundtable Instructions Round 1! Each table has.. Facilitator Participants Roundtable topics plazas, streetscape + public realm station experience + transit connectivity character, identity + place Round 2! Round 3! 40

41 Planning Kickoff July 31, 2018 University of Baltimore