Trinity Uptown - Peripheral Zones University Drive/ Jacksboro Highway Zone March 31, 2008
TRINITY UPTOWN CHARACTERISTICS Desirable density Residential and mixed uses Active waterfront Public spaces Pedestrian activity Environmental sustainability
CORE AND PERIPHERAL ZONES Core zones are areas within a new Trinity Uptown zoning district that would address both land use and urban design. Peripheral zones are areas within an overlay zoning district that would supplement existing base districts and would only address urban design. Core zones Peripheral zones
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES 1. Promote a pedestrian-oriented urban form. 2. Require excellence in the design of the public realm and of buildings that front public spaces. 3. Maximize connectivity and access. 4. Create a network of distinctive neighborhoods that provide diverse urban housing options. 5. Encourage authentic Fort Worth character in new development.
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES (cont.) 6. Encourage creativity and exceptional design. 7. Encourage adaptive reuse and support the preservation of historically significant buildings. 8. Promote sustainable development that enhances Fort Worth s natural resources. 9. Encourage the integration of public art into public and private development. 10. Support existing Trinity Uptown businesses. 11. Promote development that complements the Downtown core.
SITES AND BUILDINGS Includes development standards and guidelines related to the orientation and configuration of buildings and sites: Site design Building form Frontages and building facades Public building standards and guidelines
Site Design: Setbacks, Parking & Screening Waterfront Build-To-Range: 5 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum along at least 80 percent of the façade. Waterfront Parking Parking lots and above grade garages shall not face waterfronts, except in the case of parallel parking along a potential meandering drive in zones 10 and 11. Screening - Mechanical elements and dumpsters, whether located on the ground or rooftop, shall be screened from public view. - Local electrical lines and other equipment, such as tree light and irrigation control boxes, shall be located underground.
PUBLIC SPACE FURNISHINGS Waterfront trees shall be spaced a maximum of 25 feet apart. Pedestrian lighting shall be spaced a maximum of 60 feet apart. Sidewalk and waterfront paths shall provide clear zones and furnishing zones. The clear zone shall be a minimum of 4 feet in width and the furnishing zone shall be a minimum of 3 feet in width. A continuous walkway or public use area should be located along the waterfront.
View of Peripheral Zone from South Bank of Trinity
River between University Drive & Jacksboro Highway
University Drive Bridge
University Drive Bridge
North Bank Conditions
View of Oakwood Cemetery
View of Oakwood Cemetery
Development Guidelines specific for the University Dr/ Jacksboro Hwy Area Off street parking should be kept away from the waterfront edge Continuous public waterfront edge per the urban lake area standards- Work with TRWD, S&V, and City to accomplish trailhead near University Drive and River Land uses are encouraged that bring people to the urban lake, such as residential, restaurant, hotel, and similar Water access such as boat docks, water taxi stops, and such are greatly encouraged Density and urban mixed uses are encouraged in this area Protect view corridors and public access to the River (one for each 300 feet) Building heights to take advantage of the views of Downtown is encouraged Up to 24 levels for residential. It is recommended that the City adopt very high quality storm water runoff standards to protect the urban lake water quality It is understood that developments adjacent to University Drive may need to have parking in front, due to the grade changes on University Drive. This parking should not exceed more than one double loaded parking lot area. This area will require expansion of the urban lake in order to balance out the flood storage requirements. This can and should be used as an asset to quality investments in this area.
Questions? Cassie King 817.335.4991 cking@gideontoal.com