Subregion 4 Central Avenue-Metro Blue Line Corridor Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Implementation Project Community Meeting April 27, 2011
Overview Introduction to Subregion 4 TOD Implementation Program Introduction to Transit-Oriented Development and its Benefits Supporting Principles of TOD Regional Developments Next Steps
Introduction to Subregion 4 TOD Implementation Program
Subregion 4 TOD Implementation Project Goals: 1. Build upon recent community engagement 2. Identify investment opportunities along the Central Avenue Corridor 3. Form partnerships to implement and market the Subregion 4 Master Plan 4. Encourage transit-oriented development 5. Examine zoning tools that may advance these goals
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Implementation Project Boundary Central Avenue-Metro Blue Line Corridor
SUBREGION 4 MASTER PLAN AND SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT Approved June 1, 2010
SUBREGION 4 VISION Maintaining and Preserving Residential Neighborhoods Improving Community Character and Sense of Place Focusing New Development at Centers (TOD) Improving Mobility and Connections Reinforcing Industrial Uses and Employment
Vision and Urban Design Community Character Sense of Place Mixed-Use Focus New Development at Centers (TOD) Multimodal pedestrians, bicycles, rail, buses, and automobiles Safe Connected
Vision and Urban Design Design influences how people feel about a community. Careful consideration of urban design will help achieve the desired vision for a place. Development will happen. Where and how are the key.
Introduction to Transit- Oriented Development and its Benefits
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) A MIXED-USE COMMUNITY WITHIN A ¼ TO ½ MILE WALKING DISTANCE OF A TRANSIT STOP 1/4 mile T
Characteristics of TOD Greater Density than the Community Average A Mix of Uses Quality Pedestrian Environment A Defined Center
Density The amount of residential or commercial development in a given area often expressed in a ratio such as dwelling units per acre. 13
Areas with lower densities are generally characterized by: Auto dependence Reduced pedestrian, bicycle and transit accessibility Low diversity of housing options Higher use of resources such as energy, land, and water Higher infrastructure costs
Density does not necessarily result in monotony
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is: 1. Development that does not allow for automobile use 2. Development that requires all residents to live in high density housing 3. A mixed-use community within a ¼ to ½ mile walking distance of a transit stop 4. A single-use community within a ½ to 1 mile walking distance of a transit stop
What is a characteristic of TOD? 1. Sufficient density to support transit service 2. A mix of land uses 3. Quality pedestrian environment 4. All of the above
Density is the amount of residential or commercial development in a given area. 1. True 2. False
Low density areas are often characterized by? 1. Transit dependence 2. Low infrastructure costs 3. Lack of housing diversity 4. 1 and 2 5. All of the above Low density areas are often characterized by auto dependence because there are not enough households to support transit. Low density areas are often characterized by high infrastructure costs because uses are separated so more roads and infrastructure is needed to connect them.
Which of the following is a way to express density? 1. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 2. Dwelling Units per Acre (DU/A) 3. Maximum Lot Size 4. Number of Houses on the Block (NHB)
Which of these communities has the highest density? 1. 3. 2. 4.
They have Equal Densities of 10 dwelling units per acre 1. 3. 2. 4.
Equal Densities Both of these developments achieve approximately 18 du/acre
Mixed-Use Development The practice of allowing more than one type of use in a building or set of buildings Residential Retail Office Residential Retail Office Retail
Mixed-Use Development Combining different yet appropriate uses Within a neighborhood Inside a single structure
Benefits of Mixed-Use Development USES ARE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO: Encourage walking, biking and transit use Promote Smart Growth principles Compact, mixed-use, transit supportive, walkable, sustainable Enhance community activity and economic vitality Enhance safety through around-the-clock presence of people
Quality Pedestrian Environment Streetscape/Walkability
Benefits of a Quality Pedestrian Environment Bike lanes Street trees Wide sidewalks
What is mixed-use development? 1. Mix of residential uses only 2. Development that leads to traffic congestion 3. Allowing more than one type of use in a building or set of buildings 4. All of the above
Mixed-use development can increase accidents and reduce safety. 1. True 2. False
A Defined Center 1/4 mile Higher intensity of use near transit stop/station T Google Imagery 2011 Digital Globe Geo Eye Commonwealth of VA U.S. Geological Survey, USDA Farm Service Agency, Sanborn, District of Columbia (DC GIS)
TOD should include varying levels of density/intensity with the highest densities near transit Same level of density Varying levels of density
Benefits of TOD Pedestrian friendly, convenient Encourages transit use Provides a variety of housing, retail, employment, and entertainment options in close proximity Encourages compact development instead of sprawl 1 Million Square Feet 1 Million Square Feet
Principles Supportive of Transit-Oriented Development
Low Impact Development (LID) DESIGN APPROACH TO MANAGE STORMWATER RUNOFF Multiple, small-scale facilities instead of large stormwater management ponds Examples of facilities include rain gardens, rain barrels, grassed swales, green roofs, and pervious paving
Benefits of LID More effectivemimics natural processes Eliminate the need for unsightly and land consuming ponds
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEM Buildings are rated based on: energy savings water efficiency CO 2 emissions reduction improved indoor environmental quality stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Improved perception of safety and livability Safer and busier business districts Increased use of park & recreation facilities by residents
What is a characteristic of a quality pedestrian environment? 1. Street trees 2. Bike lanes 3. Wide sidewalks 4. Benches or areas to congregate 5. All of the above
What principles are supportive of TOD? 1. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 2. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) 3. None of the above 4. 1 and 2
Benefits of Open/Public Space Help establish the visual identity or character of neighborhoods Serve as community focal points, gathering places, and active or passive recreational amenities
Architecture Materials Elements Detailing
Benefits of Quality Architecture Buildings frame the public space Helps establish local identity and sense of place Quality materials remain attractive and require little maintenance 43
LID stands for Low Impact Design. 1. True 2. False LID stands for Low Impact Development 44
Quality architecture can establish local identity and a sense of place. 1. True 2. False 45
Regional Developments: Lessons Learned
Bowie Town Center
Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole
Bethesda
Bonus - There are x Metro Stations in Prince George s County. 1. 4 2. 9 3. 12 4. 15
Next Steps Present the final recommendations made with community input of a mobility study for Capitol Heights and Addison Road-Seat Pleasant Metro Stations at the end of June/early July.
Next Steps Conduct a capacity analysis along Central Avenue and develop complete streets cross sections designed to enable safe, attractive, and comfortable access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.
Next Steps Conduct an economic development and marketing campaign to define physical and social assets, determine priority sites for development, and verify investment commitments and opportunities to create a TOD marketing strategy.
Next Steps Review Subregion 4 Master Plan recommendations for a neighborhood conservation strategy and work with sister agencies, including the Department of Housing and Community Development, to determine funding sources and programs to preserve and protect neighborhoods.