City of Plantation Midtown District Conceptual Plan Implementation Update City Council Presentation February 22, 2017
Purpose of Presentation The purpose of this presentation is to: 1. Review key concepts from the Midtown Plan Update; 2. Develop consensus on Plan recommendations; and 3. Provide guidance on Plan implementation. 2
The Midtown Plan Update Concepts Safe Neighborhood District maintain designation with updated data Central Midtown Designated Activity Center/Entertainment District Pedestrian Interconnectivity & Mobility Potential Higher Density to create critical mass Enhanced Design Criteria Complete Streets 3
Central Midtown Designated Activity Center/Entertainment District Area Entertainment Plan and Main Street Optimal use for Westfield Mall & future redevelopment potential Optimal use for Pine Island Park Potential Gathering Space (festival or event venue) Amphitheater, band shell or open green space. Consider Camden property green space. Encourage outdoor dining Consider night time activities Induce a Main Street by realigning Federated Road. Internal link between Fountains Shopping Center and Westfield Mall.
Village Green / Amphitheater
Pedestrian Interconnectivity and Mobility Central Midtown Induce a Main Street by realigning Federated Road. Internal link between Fountains Shopping Center and Westfield Mall. Crossing Broward Boulevard Critical connection between Fashion Mall and Westfield Broward Mall: At-grade crossing at 84 th /82 nd Avenue Pedestrian Activities Wide sidewalks, kiosks & pedestrian attractions Plazas, outdoor amenities & streetscape Peters Road and 10 th Street Connection: Auto/pedestrian route through private roadway. 6
Public Amenities
Peters Road & 10 th Street Connection
Increase in Density Increase density anywhere up to 50 dwelling units per acre? Recent developments received average 50 du/acre (with use of flex units and dashed-line land use plan amendments). Should City increase the overall density by utilizing density bonuses? Should the City create a Midtown Activity Center land use designation? 9
Design Criteria Develop specific design criteria & architectural standards including but not limited to: Incorporate into SPI-3 & B-7Q zoning districts Architectural guidelines Building heights Landscape themes Multi-modal pathways Lighting standards Wayfinding Entry features Signage/Banners 11
The Midtown Plan Update Concepts Safe Neighborhood District maintain designation with updated data Designated Activity Center/Entertainment District being focus of Central Midtown Pedestrian Interconnectivity & Mobility Potential Higher Density to create critical mass Enhanced Design Criteria Complete Streets Implementation (integrate in zoning code update) 12
Next Steps Staff to initiate steps according to timeline with details on implementing the proposed concepts Future presentations specifying implementation & plan execution actions Projects/programs to be included in budget & capital plans Updated regulations and design guidelines incorporated in future projects Secure funding sources for plan implementation 10
Implementation Schedule Short Term (1-2 years) Update Safe Neighborhood District Plan by ordinance to maintain designation Analyze pedestrian corridors/greenways accessibility and make recommendations Look at ways to enhance public amenities & streetscape & pocket parks Evaluate and enhance B-7Q/B-3P design criteria (Zoning Code update) Complete Streets Implementation (integrate in zoning code update) Program improvements into the City s Capital Improvements Budget
Intermediate Term (3-4 years) Implementation Schedule Explore Activity Center Designation Main Street feasibility study Engage Westfield Broward Mall owners and create working committee Initiate small area design studies (complete streets, roadway alignment, sidewalks, etc.) Adoption of Special Area Entertainment Plan for Central Midtown Consider adoption of bonus density provisions in the Zoning Code for better urban design and amenities.
Long Term (5+ years) Implementation Schedule Facilitate additional development along Perimeter Road Assess linkage of Peters Road to SW 10 th Street Analyze pedestrian & vehicle connectivity between the two malls (Broward Blvd) Enhance New River Greenway Consider parking alternatives