Agenda I. Welcome & Introductions 6:00pm I. Overview Presentation 6:15pm I. Parcel Specific Discussion 6:20pm IV. Next Steps 7:45pm IV. Adjourn 8:00pm Please turn off your cellphones!
Study Overview Scope disposition of DND property land use & design guidelines market assessment & business analysis
Study Overview & Process Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 June 2008 December 2008 June 2009 Fall 2009 Discussions w/stakeholders Gather Info/Existing Conditions Develop Preliminary Land Use & Design Guidelines Business Analysis & Market Assessment Land Use & Design Guidelines Action Plan
Parcel Disposition DND Property 270 vacant properties 1.2 million sq. feet
Parcel Disposition Four Corners Inventory 45 vacant properties 232,000 sq. feet 19 tax delinquent properties 126,000 sq. feet 8 bank owned properties 2 abandoned properties
Clusters-Session #1 324-336 Washington 10-22 Bowdoin 317-337 337 Washington Arvale Road
Clusters-Session #2 191 Bowdoin Erie & Washington Ronaldo Street Lynnville 379 Geneva Terrace Erie Street 218-230 125 230 Westville Washington Lynnville St 251-259 424-428 Washington Geneva
Residential Selections-Session #2 Ronald 191 Bowdoin Street Seaver 379 & Geneva Merrill Street 282 125 Washington Westville Street 405 424-428 Washington Geneva Street
Existing Conditions-Character
Urban Village Concept Plan 5 3 4 2 1
Urban Village Concept Plan 1 2 3
Parcel Specific Session Vision Use Guidelines Design Guidelines: Orientation Building Character & Materials Edges & Street Wall Site Open Space & Landscaping Sustainability; Green Buildings Renewable Energy; Healthy Homes Example Parking Design & Access; Storm-water Management
FOUR CORNERS AREA Erie-Greenwood-Washington Street Land Use: Vacant Square Footage: 10,735 Zoning: Structures: None Vehicular Access: Greenwood Street Pedestrian Access: Greenwood, Washington & Erie St. Topographic Features: Leveled Site Vegetation: Existing trees
FOUR CORNERS AREA Lynnville/ Washington Street Land Use: Vacant Existing Square Footage: 8,300 Square Footage w Addition: 14,075 Zoning: Structures: Billboard Vehicular Access: Wash. St. & Lynnville Ter. Pedestrian Access: Lynnville Terrence Topographic Features: Leveled Site Vegetation: Some existing trees & shrubs
FOUR CORNERS AREA 251 Washington Street Land Use: Parking Lot Existing Square Footage: 12,525 Square Footage w Addition: 25,105 Zoning: Structures: Small Commercial Vehicular Access: Washington Street Pedestrian Access: Washington Street Topographic Features: Slightly sloped - Wetland in back Vegetation: Existing trees in back of site
FOUR CORNERS AREA 218 Washington Street Land Use: Urban Wild Existing Square Footage: 36,960 Square Footage w Addition: 43,560 Zoning: Structures: None Vehicular Access: Washington Street Pedestrian Access: Washington Street Topographic Features: Steep Slope Vegetation: Highly vegetated
Residential Selections-Session #2 191 Ronald Bowdoin Street Seaver 379 & Geneva Merrill Street 282 125 Washington Westville Street 405 424-428 Washington Geneva Street
Residential Guidelines
Residential Guidelines
Residential Guidelines Seaver & Merrill Street Option 2 Option 1
Residential Guidelines 282 Washington St Bradlee St 405 Washington St
Top 10 Sustainable Techniques MATERIAL USE: Select environmentally friendly materials non ozone depleting chemicals, and locally produced materials and recycled materials. WATER SAVING APPLIANCES: High efficiency appliances saves water, energy and space in your home. Examples: Clothes Washer, Dehumidifiers, Dishwashers ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCES: High efficiency appliances saves energy, space and cost of bills in your home Examples: Refrigerators; Heating; Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems, Lighting, Cooking, Laundry. SOLAR ENERGY: Solar energy is renewable, environmentally friendly and less expensive then buying it from power company. Examples :photovoltaic h l i panels INSULATION: All forms of insulation will help to cut your heating costs and your carbon footprint. Insulate: Roofs, walls and floors GREEN ROOFTOPS: Adds aesthetic, ecological and economic benefits along with reducing stormwater runoff. RECYCLING STATION: Helps from over crowded landfills and the depletion of our natural resources. Recycle: Paper, Glass, Plastic, Aluminum, Metal, Cardboard and many more. RAIN WATER HARVESTING: Rain Water Harvesting as a method of utilizing rain water for domestic and agricultural use. Examples: Gutter Techniques and rainwater collectors SHADING: The right vegetation can significantly reduce water loads and cut energy bills by buffering the house against strong winds or harsh sun. Examples: vegetated screens and trees GLAZING: By replacing single panes of glass with double panes and a cavity of trapped air in between, the heat lost through your windows can be reduced.
Next Steps Develop Draft Land Use & Design Guidelines Post Draft Guidelines August 2009 Report Back September 2009
Contact To view this and prior presentations, please go to: BRA web site: www.cityofboston.gov/bra or www.bostonredevelopmentauthority.org org