Northside Interjurisdictional Specific Plan and EIR Presented by: DAVE MURRAY, Senior Planner City Of Riverside BRIAN MOONEY, FAICP Rick Community Planning And Sustainable Development KURT CULBERTSON, FAICP, FASLA Design Workshop JOAN ISAACSON, Facilitator Kearns & West
Welcome! Community Workshop #2 Agenda Presentation on draft vision, goals and options Discussion groups Report back and raffle prize drawing
Current Step in the Specific Plan Process
Additional Input Opportunities on Draft Vision, Goal and Options Website survey www.northsideplan.com Breezewood Movie Night Friday, October 13 th Drop-in session with the planners, Ruth Lewis Community Center Saturday, October 14 th Reid Park Halloween Carnival Friday, October 27th
Project Overview Preparation of a Specific Plan Over 1,400 acres Governed by three jurisdictions: City of Riverside City of Colton County of San Bernardino Multiple Stakeholders GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
What We Heard
What We Heard Family-Oriented Community Community Gardens Grocery Store/Farmers Market Parks and Open Space
What We Heard Spanish Town Restore Springbrook Arroyo Reduce Truck Traffic Agriculture
What We Learned Land Use Visual Character Environmental Setting Mobility Infrastructure Market Analysis
Draft Vision The Northside Specific Plan has been designed to accommodate a safe, healthy and balanced community that celebrates the history and culture of Southern California and provide recreation and open space opportunities for the region. The balance of residential, commercial, employment and agriculture linked together through safe streets, connected trails, greenbelts and bicycle corridors create a unique part of the cities of Riverside and Colton. A special focus of the community includes the restoration of the Springbrook Arroyo as a feature of a new neighborhood center and an expanded central park. The cultural landscape and architecture details will reflect a connection with the past from the early settlement of La Placita and the Old Spanish Trail period into twentieth century Riverside.
Draft Vision The Northside Specific Plan has been designed to accommodate a safe, healthy and balanced community that celebrates the history and culture of Southern California and provide recreation and open space opportunities for the region. The balance of residential, commercial, employment and agriculture linked together through safe streets, connected trails, greenbelts and bicycle corridors create a unique part of the cities of Riverside and Colton. A special focus of the community includes the restoration of the Springbrook Arroyo as a feature of a new neighborhood center and an expanded central park. The cultural landscape and architecture details will reflect a connection with the past from the early settlement of La Placita and the Old Spanish Trail period into twentieth century Riverside.
Draft Vision The Northside Specific Plan has been designed to accommodate a safe, healthy and balanced community that celebrates the history and culture of Southern California and provide recreation and open space opportunities for the region. The balance of residential, commercial, employment and agriculture linked together through safe streets, connected trails, greenbelts and bicycle corridors create a unique part of the cities of Riverside and Colton. A special focus of the community includes the restoration of the Springbrook Arroyo as a feature of a new neighborhood center and an expanded central park. The cultural landscape and architecture details will reflect a connection with the past from the early settlement of La Placita and the Old Spanish Trail period into twentieth century Riverside.
Draft Vision The Northside Specific Plan has been designed to accommodate a safe, healthy and balanced community that celebrates the history and culture of Southern California and provide recreation and open space opportunities for the region. The balance of residential, commercial, employment and agriculture linked together through safe streets, connected trails, greenbelts and bicycle corridors create a unique part of the cities of Riverside and Colton. A special focus of the community includes the restoration of the Springbrook Arroyo as a feature of a new neighborhood center and an expanded central park. The cultural landscape and architecture details will reflect a connection with the past from the early settlement of La Placita and the Old Spanish Trail period into twentieth century Riverside.
Draft Vision The Northside Specific Plan has been designed to accommodate a safe, healthy and balanced community that celebrates the history and culture of Southern California and provide recreation and open space opportunities for the region. The balance of residential, commercial, employment and agriculture linked together through safe streets, connected trails, greenbelts and bicycle corridors create a unique part of the cities of Riverside and Colton. A special focus of the community includes the restoration of the Springbrook Arroyo as a feature of a new neighborhood center and an expanded central park. The cultural landscape and architecture details will reflect a connection with the past from the early settlement of La Placita and the Old Spanish Trail period into twentieth century Riverside.
Draft Goals Land Use Develop a Sustainable Community through the Integration of a Mix of Land Uses, Open Space and Public Spaces Characterize Placemaking Excellence through Architecture and Cultural Landscape Enhancements that Promote a Sense of Place within the Northside Specific Plan Buffer Industrial, Residential and Recreation Land Uses
Draft Goals Mobility Expand Mobility Options in Pedestrian and Bicycle Friendly Corridors Increase Open Space Connectivity throughout the Specific Plan and into the Santa Ana River Improve Community Air Quality through Design Strategies that Promote Alternative Modes of Transportation Eliminate or Minimize Truck Traffic through Residential and Commercial Neighborhoods
Draft Goals Sustainability Capitalize on Sustainable Environmental Technologies that Generate Fiscal Value Develop Water Management Strategies for Environmental Health of Ecological Systems Preserve and Interpret Important Cultural and Historic Resources in the Specific Plan Area Utilize Green Infrastructure and Material Resources for Increased Sustainable Project Lifecycles Restore the Springbrook Arroyo as a Natural Ecological System
Draft Goals Social Equity Foster Increased Quality of Social Conditions for Northside Residents through Community Based Projects Expand Necessary Community Services for Public Safety and Infrastructure for Roads, Access to Freeways and Sewer Improve Quality of Life for the Workforce System within the Northside Neighborhood
Draft Goals Economics Capitalize on Market Potential of Proposed Development Collaborate with Local Higher Education Facilities for Innovation Programs and Projects Develop an Agriculture Business Community Ensure Future Development within the Northside is Economically Viable
CONCEPT A
CONCEPT B
CONCEPT C
Central Park
Village Center
Spanish Town
Pellissier Ranch
Discussion Groups: Introductions Draft Vision and Goals Are any big ideas are missing? Options, by Components What are the advantages? What are the disadvantages? Report back by volunteer on Neighborhood Center options
Tips For Productive Discussions Let one person speak at a time Help to make sure everyone gets equal time to give input Keep your input concise so others have time to participate Actively listen to others and seek to understand their perspectives Offer ideas to address questions and concerns raised by others
Additional Input Opportunities on Draft Vision, Goal and Options Website survey www.northsideplan.com Breezewood Movie Night Friday, October 13 th Drop-in session with the planners, Ruth Lewis Community Center Saturday, October 14 th Reid Park Halloween Carnival Friday, October 27th
Next Steps
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