June 25, 2012 Good Neighbor Plan Dallas Love Field Airport Transportation and Environment Committee
Overview Vision for Dallas Love Field Downtown Dallas 360 Plan Targeted Improvement Zones Lemmon Avenue Love-Dallas Park Mockingbird Lane Denton Drive Bachman Lake Next Steps / Public Outreach 2
A VISION FOR DALLAS LOVE FIELD The Dallas Love Field Good Neighbor Plan proposes to improve the land and aesthetics within its Area of Influence to promote economic development opportunities, and expand on the City of Dallas goals of developing livable, walkable and interconnected neighborhoods. The Good Neighbor Plan will seek synergy between ongoing plans for the improvement and development of Love Field facilities with the Goals and Transformative Strategies identified in the Downtown Dallas 360 Plan. 3
Dallas Love Field 3.7 MILES Downtown Dallas Dallas Love Field Proximity of Airport to Downtown 4
Dallas Love Field Area Land Use 5
Source: City of Dallas, Downtown Dallas 360, 2011 Downtown Dallas 360 Plan 360 is an action-oriented implementation plan crafted to build on this momentum and create a premier urban experience in Downtown Dallas. 6
The framework of the Downtown Dallas 360 Plan includes three overarching goals, each of which are applicable to Dallas Love Field and its neighboring development. The goals will be accomplished with the network of downtown districts through the power of five transformative strategies. Focus areas within the districts have been identified to prioritize physical, economic and other improvements, in order to synergize public and private development opportunities and achieved coordinated success over time. The Transformative Strategies of Downtown Dallas 360 provide a planning framework that could also be applied in planning development in and around Dallas Love Field. Source: City of Dallas, Downtown Dallas 360, 2011 Downtown Dallas 360 Plan Plan Framework 7
The Good Neighbor Plan proposes to improve the land and aesthetics within its Area of Influence to promote economic development opportunities, and expand on the City of Dallas goals of developing livable, walkable and interconnected neighborhoods On-Airport improvements to improve the passenger experience or aviation enthusiasts. On-Airport and off-airport urban design, landscaping and beautification. Signage and way-finding initiatives. Pedestrian improvements on Airport property and the adjacent communities. Economic development opportunities that lead to job creation and enhanced business environment. Encouragement of recreational activities and enhancement of the pedestrian experience. Traffic improvements. Drainage improvements. The Good Neighbor Plan may impact other planning initiatives Dallas Love Field The Good Neighbor Plan 8
Dallas Love Field Local Neighborhoods & Communities 9
DART Bachman Station Bachman Lake Lemmon Avenue Love-Dallas Park Cedar Springs Rd DART Burbank Denton Drive Mockingbird Lane DART Inwood/ Love Field Station Good Neighbor Plan Targeted Improvement Zones (Additional details of each zone are provided in the appendix) 10
Improve aesthetics around airport. Shield incompatible uses. Make movement through airport environment and surrounding neighborhoods legible and easy. Development uses human scale where possible to encourage active transportation modes (walking and biking). Incorporate surrounding businesses and develops partnerships and physical linkages. Restaurants/bars/venues can be used by both residents, airport passengers, and employees. Office space (airport related and non-airport related) benefit from airport proximity and a local workforce. Fosters public-private partnerships that encourage economic growth. Transit connections. Airport passengers have easy access to airport by transit. Airport serves as transit hub for those moving between city neighborhoods and regional destinations. Use of available non-developed space for recreation. Use airport open space (when possible) for operational needs and recreation. Jogging trails, bike lanes, observation points, parks, recreational facilities. Airport as arrival gateway to the city makes favorable first impression. Sustainable development must be considered in all aspects of airport projects. Aesthetics Partnerships & Linkages Transit Connections Recreation Dallas Arrival Gateway Sustainable Development Lemmon Ave. Improvements X X X X X Mockingbird Improvements X X X X X X Love-Dallas Park X X X X X Cedar Springs Road X X X X X Bachman Lake X X X X Denton Drive X X X X Good Neighbor Plan Proposed Goals and Objectives 11
Conduct informative Public Meetings to present proposed goals and obtain community input (Summer/Fall 2012) Neighborhood areas Lemmon Avenue Love-Dallas Park Mockingbird Lane Denton Drive Bachman Lake Obtain input and feedback from airport tenants Next Steps - Public Outreach 12
Development Concepts (Fall 2012) Based on proposed goals and public input Second Public Meetings (Winter 2012/Spring 2013) Present proposed concepts and proposed improvement strategies Refine Development Concepts and Implementation strategy (Spring 2013) Review with City Departments and City Council Third Public Meetings (Summer 2013) Present refined plans and strategy Next Steps 13
LOVE FIELD GOOD NEIGHBOR PLAN The Good Neighbor Plan provides Dallas with a cohesive plan that not only connects the local community of Love Field with one another but is complementary with the Downtown Dallas 360 plan. This provides Dallas with a 360-degree plan for Love Field itself. Through pedestrian-oriented environments, public infrastructure improvements, new development and a network of recreational trails, the Good Neighbor Plan will promote long-term economic and social growth in and around Love Field.
Appendix
Good Neighbor Plan Lemmon Avenue 16
Good Neighbor Plan Love-Park Dallas 17
Good Neighbor Plan Mockingbird 18
Good Neighbor Plan Bachman Lake 19
Good Neighbor Plan Denton Drive 20