Planning Area & Context Planning Goals 1. Improve circulation and traffic 2. Increase mutual trust and benefits 3. Design integrated streets/ buildings 4. Provide housing and mixed-uses 5. Create and enhance shared public places
City of Wauwatosa Comprehensive Plan 2008 2030 Adopted by Common Council December 16, 2008 City of Wauwatosa Opportunity Analysis Falls Map 1.2-1 ECONOMIC TIMMERMAN AIRPORT POSITIONING OPPORTUNITIES TIMMERMAN AIRPORT MAINTAIN AS AN EMPLOYMENT AREA EXISTING INNOVATION BUSINESSES HARLEY DAVIDSON BRIGGS & STRATTON INNOVATION ALLEY BURLEIGH STREET TRIANGLE Menom HARLEY DAVIDSON MAYFAIR LIFE SCIENCE CENTER onee River ENGINEERING CAMPUS VILLAGE LAND USE Prohibit incompatible land uses near residential neighborhoods. Use buffers through landscaping or designation of open spaces. Encourage development densities and mixed land use served by mass transit. Explore transitions and shared uses among institutions and neighborhoods. Advance redevelopment of key parcels. Enforce quality design standards for buildings, landscaping, signage, exterior lighting, building materials, and parking lots. Provide and enhance accessibility to public park lands and gathering places. TRANSPORTATION Maintain an interconnected road, pedestrian, and bike network. Develop designs and land use patterns that complement a range of transportation options. Recognize the Menominee River way as an important transportation corridor. Coordinate adequate transportation facilities for trucking, transit, parking, and rail. Establish bike paths and routes to create linkages to neighborhoods, jobs, schools, and shopping. COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER COUNTY RESEARCH PARK 45 COUNTY ZOO 94 May fair Roa d BRIGGS & STRATTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BURLEIGH STREET T RIANGLE REDEVELOPMENT AREA MENOMONEE RIVER PARKWAY Linear open space system Regional stormwater management system Burleigh Street NORTH AVENUE CORRIDOR Unify corridor through consistent streetscape Wayfinding improvements Improve transit Traffic calming BURLEIGH STREET REDEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR NORTH/WAUWATOSA AVENUE INTERSECTION MID TOWN TOSA Urban mixed use redevelopment Research Annex Brand Mid wn as a neighborhood Consistent streetscape & wayfinding Business organization 100 EAST T OWN T OSA Wayfinding to Village Transit improvements Streetscape improvements MAYFAIR Nor th Ave nue Downtown MAYFAIR ROAD CORRIDOR Prepare corridor plan containing: infill opportunities, streetscape, design guidelines, traffic analysis, improved bike/ped trails & access POTENTIAL EXPRESS SHUTTLE LOOP Phase One: Mayfair Mall to County Grounds to Village Phase Two: Mayfair Mall to North Avenue to Village Watertown Plank Road od rwo nde PROPOSED ENGINEERING SCHOOL WASHINGTON HIGHLANDS DISTRICT CENTRAL PARK VILLAGE Sta REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER COUNTY RESEARCH PARK te S tre Promote redevelopment and infill of sites to achieve desired land use pattern. Advance role as a center for research and innovation. Support improvements that foster economic activity. Support mixed use development of non-residential and residential parcels. Incorporate architectural standards for commercial properties, industrial buildings, and site design. Promote transportation system enhancements and infrastructure development. Enhance Mayfair Road s position as the region s premier commercial service corridor. Landscape areas to support the place s unique character. et 68 & State STATE STREET ek Cre NATURAL RESOURCES Extension of Village Mixed use Focus on small scale employment Artisan/arts spaces U Wisconsin Avenue Ro ad Bl ue M ou nd COMMUNITY CORE Unify heritage neighborhoods (Old wn sa) Brand as the community heritage area Install historic signage & streetscaping Honey 45 Creek 18 COUNTY ZOO Downtown ZOO INTERCHANGE 94 Madison FUTURE COMMUTER RAIL LOOP L E G E ND Existing Roads Existing Railroads Community Gateways Community Destinations Potential Commuter Rail Station Areas Chicago & General Mitchell International Airport 2008 Created: October 17, 2007 Revised: December 16th, 2008 Advocate for the preservation of the River and other natural features. Preserve natural features in environmentally sensitive areas. Link preserving natural resources with recreational, economic, and educational opportunities. Protect surface water and groundwater quality associated with the Menominee River, Honey Creek, and Underwood Creek. Enforce erosion control and storm water management standards using natural drainage systems and construction-site erosion control. HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Support multi-family housing options for existing neighborhoods. Promote live-work opportunities and cooperative housing. Incorporate architectural design that fits the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Encourage site layouts where buildings appear as a grouping of smaller residences. Use natural materials on building facades and incorporate balconies, porches, and garden walls. Encourage outdoor common areas and connections to adjacent amenities.
Recent Planning Efforts Burleigh Triangle & Mayfair Road Corridor North Redevelopment Plan Completed June 2, 2015 This plan updates the Burleigh Street Redevelopment Area Plan of 2005. The updated plan reinforces the previous efforts to make Burleigh Street a prominent entryway into Wauwatosa s Mayfair Commercial District. Building on existing plans, this plan recommends suggestions to rehabilitate existing buildings, redevelop vacant sites, and increase business development. The plan identifies opportunities for reinvestment to secure Wauwatosa s position as an epicenter of economic activity in Southeastern Wisconsin. Goals and recommendations relevant to this study include: Re-use underutilized and vacant commercial and industrial sites. Increase tax base through mixed uses, improved walkability, and high value development projects. Develop improved traffic circulation and parking configurations. Accommodate all users in public streets through enhanced accessibility and safety measures. Retain residents and attract visitors in and around the medical community through diverse offerings and activities. City of Wauwatosa Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Plan Adopted by Common Council April 1, 2014 The Plan details strategies that will help the City of Wauwatosa become a more walkable and bike-able environment. The plan proposes adding bicycling and walking opportunities to the city s existing transportation corridors. Adopted in 2014, this plan emphasizes the importance of bicycling and walking to the vibrancy of the community. Goals and recommendations relevant to this study include: Continue to expand the network of on-street bicycle facilities and pedestrian walkways. Increase off-street bikeways and pedestrian connectivity throughout the city. Maintain facilities to a level that provides year-round convenience for all users. Provide infrastructure support and improve accessibility in hazardous areas. Evaluate future development and redevelopment with the inclusion of bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Increase the bicycle commute mode share to 2% by 2016 and to 4% by 2020. Increase the walking commute mode share to 5% by 2016 and to 7% by 2020. Gain national recognition as a bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly community. Village of Wauwatosa: A Strategic Development Plan Adopted by Common Council September 20, 2011 The Plan offers a coordinated approach that supports recommendations from Wauwatosa s residents, visitors, and businesses. The plan proposes implementation strategies to preserve historic infrastructure and enhance the commercial and entertainment offerings of the village through both short-term projects and overarching long-term goals. Goals and recommendations relevant to this study include: Improve traffic circulation and parking options. Increase residential housing options. Improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. Create more prominent linkages to the village from other parts of the city for enhanced accessibility.
Other Planning Efforts Innovation Campus UW- s Innovation Campus co-locates students, engineers, and researchers near Wisconsin s largest academic health cluster, the Regional Medical Center. The Campus contains a series of laboratory and collaborative spaces that bring industry, academic, and medical practice together with a focus on biomedical engineering and devices and advanced materials and manufacturing. purchased the 71 acres of land in 2011 to begin developing a mixed-used campus with private residences, wildlife habitat, and academic and industrial offices and laboratories. The Campus currently is home to the UW- Innovation Accelerator, ABB, Inc., Echelon Apartments, and the UW- Monarch Conservatory. County Research Master Plan Completed 1987 Following the creation of the County Research Corporation in 1987, a master plan for the physical development of the County Grounds was developed. The Master Plan detailed the multi-phased development of a research and technology business park that would co-locate laboratory space, commercialization resources, and professional services. The 192-acre space in the southwest quadrant of the Grounds would house research buildings, incubator space, an assembly building, and a conference center set within a distinctive natural environment. Notable elements of the Plan included: Preservation of existing parks and mature natural areas. Creation of gateway entrances accentuated with iconic signage and natural features. Promotion of neighborhood and tenant use of common recreational areas, including activity trails. Establish a long range plan incorporating future mass transit service, including a vehicular and pedestrian bridge crossing I-41/45 from Innovation Drive. Me Key of Use-Types iver er ne mo no Mountain Bike Trail Cemetery Ped & Bike Trail Swimming Pool Oak Leaf Trail Community Garden Habitat Preservation Area Forest Exploration Center Study Area Boundary County Land W. North Ave. River way N. Swan Blvd. Hansen Golf Course M om en on ee R Golf Course MMSD Drainage Basins WDNR Forest Priority Area sa Pool at Hoyt MMSD Future Opportunity River way WDNR MMSD Innovation s Administration M en om one e R ive r P Sports Medicine/ City Market ket We Energies Power Plant 87th Street N. Gle 92nd Street nview A 5 Y4 HW ounty Completed 2012 ive r Hoyt County Planning Connections ( County Grounds Trail Plan) The City of Wauwatosa utilized a technical assistance grant from the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program of the National Service (NPS-RTCA) for the creation of the County Grounds Planning Connections project. This project garnered feedback from residents via two public workshops. The public meetings focused on the identification of 1) improving and enhancing connections between adjacent properties and the County Grounds, and 2) providing general suggestions for designing a system of trails in the new County Grounds. The project identified both priority connection projects and future opportunities for the City to consider.
Separate/Companion Planning Efforts City of Wauwatosa, Trail, Open Space and Recreation Facilities Master Plan Update Facilities management Conceptual designs of future facilities Recommendations for improvements County Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor planning East-west corridor alignment Community impact and development County System Planning MRMC Planning Effort 240-acre medical campus Focused on safety, accessibility and improved circulation Committed to community, patient and employee experience Wisconsin Department of Transportation highway planning Watertown Plank Road corridor and interchange Wisconsin Avenue bridge over I-41/45 Wisconsin DNR Forestry Plan Forestry planning at County Grounds near MMSD basins Potential for a future Educational Center