In partnership with: Harbor Corridor Plan Bali Hi Mobile Home Park July 24, 2013
Project Intro 2-miles of Harbor Boulevard Westminster/17 th Street to just north of Edinger Avenue Many people use the corridor by car, bus, bike, and on foot
Project Intro
Project Intro
Harbor Corridor 50-60,000 vehicles per day, but more than just a road for cars and trucks Homes, shops, businesses, schools, churches, and parks Bikes and pedestrians, individuals and families Transit improvements anticipated
Corridor History 1950s Annexation Largely undeveloped with agricultural lands and some homes
Corridor History 1994 creation of North Harbor Specific Plan 87% of land developed Less than 1% agricultural About equal parts residential, open space, and non-residential Five focus areas
Corridor History 2010 - present day Almost all developed or utilized About half non-residential and half open space or residential Riverview West Marketplace constructed Other four focus areas largely the same
Why Examine Harbor Blvd Now? 1. Planning for Southern California region 2. City and State Housing Goals 3. Enhanced Bus Service 4. Complement Santa Ana Transit Vision
Harbor Corridor Create a Vision for: 1. Housing and mixed-used development opportunities 2. Economic vitality and new opportunities for businesses and residents 3. Transportation choices, with safe and efficient bus, pedestrian, and bicycle access 4. A sense of place
Outline Project timeline Outreach summary Ideas and concepts Next steps
2010 2011 OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL SCAG approves $150K for City/TPC; City approves $150K for EIR/TPC Community Open House at Union building City Council Study Session Com Link Forum / Existing Conditions Analysis (land use, trans, infra, market) Santa Anita NM Health Fest / Com Dev Resources / Windsor Village NM / Windsor Village North NM Riverview West NM / SCAG approves $40K augment for more outreach AUG SEP OCT Harbor Corridor Idea Fair at Centennial Regional Park / Windsor Village NM NOV DEC Strategic Advisor Roundtable Project Timeline Signifies outreach effort
2012 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY Concepts and designs drafted for Harbor Corridor JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV Harbor Corridor Plan & Circulation Element Workshop at Union building Riverview West NM 2013 DEC JAN FEB MAR Focus Group Meeting with Property & Business Owners Planning Commission Project Timeline Signifies outreach effort
Outline Project timeline Outreach summary Ideas and concepts Next steps
What we heard from the community 2 years: open house/fair, workshops, neigh. mtgs. Residents, community orgs., property/business owners, developers
What we heard from the community Safety Crime issues Pedestrians: lighting, crossing, sidewalk Bikes: sidewalk or path Uses Nice restaurants, cafés More open space; community gardens/rooftop Day care Mix of housing (intensity/affordability) Museums/hotels
What we heard from the community Aesthetics Trees along sidewalks; more landscaping Improve business frontages More walkable Transportation Improve bus service Major roadway for cars Intensity Okay with urban style development Transitions to surrounding homes Transit-oriented preferred
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DRAFT Project Description Project Objectives 1. Housing and mixed-use development opportunities 2. Economic vitality and new opportunities for businesses and residents 3. Access to Multi-Modal Transportation 4. A Sense of Place 5. Community Health and Wellness
1994 NHSP DRAFT Project Description
DRAFT Project Description 1994 NHSP Proposed Harbor Corridor Plan
DRAFT Project Description 1994 NHSP Proposed Harbor Corridor Plan BRT Stop
Harbor Blvd - Before and After
Harbor Blvd - Before and After
Harbor Blvd - Before and After
Harbor Blvd - Before and After
Street Sections Harbor Blvd. DRAFT MIDBLOCK
Street Sections Harbor Blvd. DRAFT MAJOR INTERSECTION
Street Sections First St. DRAFT MIDBLOCK
Zoning Standards Transit Node
Zoning Standards Transit Node
Zoning Standards Transit Node
Zoning Standards Corridor
Zoning Standards Corridor
Zoning Standards Corridor
Zoning Standards Neighborhood Trans
Zoning Standards Neighborhood Trans
Zoning Standards Neighborhood Trans
Zoning Standards Open Space 3 Types of Open Space: PRIVATE COMMON PUBLIC
Zoning Standards Open Space 3 Types of Open Space: PRIVATE COMMON PUBLIC
Zoning Standards Open Space 3 Types of Open Space: PRIVATE COMMON PUBLIC
Outline Project timeline Outreach summary Ideas and concepts Next steps
Next Steps 05/13 06/13 08/13 09/13 10/13 Draft Specific Plan Environmental Scoping Meeting DEIR Public Review Period (45 days) Draft Standards Public Hearings Adoption Notes: 1. Dates are approximate and are subject to change Signifies outreach effort
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