1. Mystic Valley Parkway Green Line
Community Visioning Process
Public Meeting #3
May 17, 2011
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2. Process Map
Tonight’s Meeting
Issue Community Community Community Draft
Identification Concerns Opportunities Vision Recommendations
Continuous Public Involvement
Continuous Stakeholder Outreach
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3. Mystic Valley Parkway Green Line - Community Visioning Process
Transit Oriented Development
May 17, 2011
Jennifer Raitt, MAPC
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4. Overview
Presentation Will Cover:
• What is transit oriented development (TOD)?
• What land use, zoning and design characteristics
make TOD successful?
• What are the economic benefits of TOD?
• How has housing been successfully integrated into
TOD?
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5. What is transit oriented development?
What is transit oriented development?
“A type of community development that includes a mixture of
housing, office, retail and/or other amenities integrated into
a walkable neighborhood and is located within a half-mile of
quality public transportation.”
Source: Reconnecting America
Potential benefits of transit oriented development include:
• Reduced vehicle travel, lower congestion, better air quality
• Increased access to quality transit and mobility choices
• Improved access to jobs
• Creation of walkable communities benefiting public health
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6. Why transit oriented development?
Transit oriented development patterns:
Conventional suburban development patterns:
http://www.metroplanning.org
http://www.valleymetro.org
http://www.theslatinreport.com http://www.tkharris.com
http://www.lightrailnow.org
http://nuonline.arc.miami.edu 6

7. Scales of transit oriented development
Transit oriented development can be done at a variety of scales:
Transit Neighborhood
City Center
Urban Neighborhood
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8. Land Use, Zoning and Design
TOD and Land Use:
• Good mix of uses to create vibrant area
• Mixing uses creates walkable environments
• Need to have residential to support other uses
TOD and Zoning:
• Need strong zoning ordinance to regulate development
• Zoning can help control height, setbacks, density, etc.
• Couple design review with zoning
TOD and Design:
• Good design creates inviting spaces
• Good design enhances existing community character
• Good design fosters multi-modal access 8

9. City Center– Station Landing, Medford
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10. City Center – Station Landing, Medford
Residential Uses
Commercial Uses
Pedestrian Amenities
Placement of Parking
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11. Urban Neighborhood – Carruth, Boston
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12. Urban Neighborhood– Carruth, Boston
Pedestrian Amenities
Existing Residential
Existing Commercial
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13. Transit Neighborhood– Newton Centre, Newton
50-500 Feet
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14. Transit Neighborhood– Newton Centre, Newton
Multi-Modal Connectivity
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15. Economic Development
TOD and Economic Benefit:
• New tax revenue derived from new development
• Access to rail increases investment interest
• Access to existing and new employment opportunities
• Use new transit investment to enhance existing opportunities
TOD and Community Benefit:
• Creates multi-modal assess for all people
• Revitalized urban environment, enhance property values
• Link new development with improved public spaces and public
resources
TOD and Funding:
• MassWorks TOD Infrastructure and Housing Program
• Chapter 40R: Smart Growth Incentive Zoning Program
• Community Programs
• TOD Bond Program
• Commercial Area Transit Node Housing Program
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16. City Center – Cordovan, Haverhill
.2 Miles
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17. City Center – Cordovan, Haverhill
Cordovan - Haverhill
• Adaptive re-use of old factory building
• Within walking distance to commuter rail station and
Downtown Haverhill
• MassHousing made $10.6 million in loans
Project contains:
• 146 total housing units, 61 affordable units
• Project received funding through MassHousing’s Priority
Development Fund for “transit-oriented” projects
• Project also received permanent and deferred payment
www.masshousing.org
loans from MassHousing
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18. Transit Neighborhood – Station Crossing, Melrose
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19. Transit Neighborhood– Station Crossing, Melrose
Station Crossing – Melrose
• Redevelopment of abandoned bowling alley
• Within walking distance to two commuter rail stations and
Downtown Melrose
• MassHousing made $9.7 million construction loan
Project contains:
• 48 total housing units, for-sale condominiums
• Five units reserved for affordable housing
• Project brings housing near commercial hub which generates
https://www.masshousing.com
added purchasing power and supports local business
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20. Housing
Housing Development:
• Adaptive re-use or retrofitting existing buildings
• Redevelopment of existing buildings
• Infill development
• Develop on previously undeveloped land
Types of Housing:
• Market-rate housing
• Mixed-income housing
• Affordable housing
Programs encouraging housing development:
• 40R/Smart Growth Zoning Incentive Program
• Community Development Block Grants
• HOME 20

21. City Center – The Hayes, Haverhill
1/10 Mile
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22. City Center – The Hayes, Haverhill
The Hayes – Downtown Haverhill
• Adaptive re-use of a vacant box factory for the shoe industry
• Part of 53 acre Smart Growth Overlay District in Downtown
Haverhill
Project contains:
• 57 total housing units, rental apartments
• Mix of 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units
• 52 of 57 units reserved for affordable housing
• 3,200 square feet of ground floor retail space
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23. Urban Neighborhood – Amory Street, Boston
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1/4 Mile

24. Urban Neighborhood– Amory Street, Boston
Amory Street Residences – Boston
• Redevelopment of a vacant parcel in urban neighborhood
• Close proximity to Jackson Square Orange Line station and
nearby commercial/recreational uses
Project contains:
• Two, four and six story components to the building
• 64 total housing units
• Mix of townhomes and apartments
• All 64 units reserved for affordable housing
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25. Transit Neighborhood – Box District, Chelsea
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1/3 to 1/2 Mile

26. Transit Neighborhood – Box District, Chelsea
Box Works Atlas Lofts
• Four-story condo redevelopment
• 26 total units, 14 affordable
• Affordable at or below 60% AMI
• Three-story condo re-use project
• 53 total units, 6 affordable
• Affordable at or below 50-60% AMI
• Three-story rental redevelopment
• 41total units, 41 affordable
• Affordable at or below 60% AMI
Janus Highlands
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27. Mystic Valley Parkway Green Line
Community Visioning Process
Visual Preference Poll
May 17, 2011
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28. Overview
Purpose of the Visual Preference Poll:
• Help determine community preference for:
• Built Environment
• Parking Facilities
• Public Spaces
• Pedestrian Environment
• Information gathered through this poll will be used to
help MAPC create future scenario options to present at
Meeting #4.
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29. Overview
What is in a photo?
• Building styles, height, massing and materials
• Pedestrian/shopper amenities
• Lighting
• Signage and parking
• Other features
What is not in a photo?
• Context of the photo, where is the building located?
• Where the parking is located
• Connectivity among uses
• Physical, Landscape, Design
• Proximity to other buildings or uses
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30. Overview
Instructions for Visual Preference Poll:
• Photos are grouped by category
• Respond based on your gut reaction to the photo and
how appropriate you think it is for the station area
• Polling:
• Use keypad polling devices to submit your
response (Using Numbers 0-9)
• Each slide has 10 second timer for responses
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31. A Visual Preference Poll
Section 1: Built Environment
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32. Section 1: Built Environment
Housing Types
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33. Residential Development
33
Inappropriate 0
Woodland
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

34. Residential Development
34
Inappropriate 0
Townhouse
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

35. Residential Development
35
Inappropriate 0
Single Family
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

36. Residential Development
36
Inappropriate 0
Brick Apt
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://www.rseden.org
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0 of 200

37. Residential Development
37
Inappropriate 0
Triple Decker
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
http://centersandsquares.com 0 of 200

38. Residential Development
38
Inappropriate 0
MU Dev.
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

39. Section 1: Built Environment
Commercial/Office Development
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40. Commercial/Office Development
40
Inappropriate 0
Newton 1
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

41. Commercial/Office Development
41
Inappropriate 0
Strip Center Brick
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://www.blueboarconstruction.com
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0 of 200

42. Commercial/Office Development
42
Inappropriate 0
Station Landing
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

43. Commercial/Office Development
43
Inappropriate 0
Single Use Comm
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://cornerstone-constr.com 10
0 of 200

44. Commercial/Office Development
44
Inappropriate 0
Newton Centre 2
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

45. Commercial/Office Development
45
Inappropriate 0
Dairy Queen
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://www.bottineau.com
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0 of 200

46. Commercial/Office Development
46
Inappropriate 0
Brick Office
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://www.lvvi.com 10
0 of 200

47. Commercial/Office Development
47
Inappropriate 0
Glass Office
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://www.investorstrustinc.com 10
0 of 200

48. Commercial/Office Development
48
Inappropriate 0
Trad. Office Brick
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://www.maengr.com 10
0 of 200

49. Section 1: Built Environment
Mixed-Use Development
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50. Mixed-Use Development
50
Inappropriate 0
Mixed Use 1
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

51. Mixed-Use Development
51
Inappropriate 0
Brick MU 2
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

52. Mixed-Use Development
52
Inappropriate 0
Colonial Store
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

53. Mixed-Use Development
53
Inappropriate 0
Colonial Store
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

54. Mixed-Use Development
54
Inappropriate 0
Newton Centre MU
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

55. Mixed-Use Development
55
Inappropriate 0
Last MU Bldg
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://www.mazzetti.com/images/uploads/MP_website3.jpg
10
0 of 200

56. Section 2: Parking
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57. Parking
57
Inappropriate 0
Parking 1
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
http://www.morrisonshipley.com Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

58. Parking
58
Inappropriate 0
Bad Parking
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
http://planetsave.com Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

59. Parking
59
Inappropriate 0
Close up parking
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://www.brightoncity.org
10
0 of 200

60. Parking
60
Inappropriate 0
Sidewalk
0
1
2
0
1
2
connection parking
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nnecapa/2846250427/
0 of 200

61. Parking
61
Inappropriate 0
0 0
Parking deck 1
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://www.connect2mason.com
10
0 of 200

62. Parking
62
Inappropriate 0
0 0
200 Boston Deck
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

63. Parking
63
Inappropriate 0
0 0
Brick deck 2
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://www.andrewengineers.com
10
0 of 200

64. Section 3: Public Spaces
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65. Public Spaces
65
Inappropriate 0
0
Mystic path
0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

66. Public Spaces
66
Inappropriate 0
0
Playground
0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://bayport.govoffice.com 10
0 of 200

67. Public Spaces
67
Inappropriate 0
0
Mystic River
0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

68. Public Spaces
68
Inappropriate 0
0
Pocket Park
0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200 http://www.pps.org

69. Public Spaces
69
Inappropriate 0
0
Minii Plaza
0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://transformationalcemeterydesign.wordpress.com
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0 of 200

70. Public Spaces
70
Inappropriate 0
Outdoor mini plaza
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://streetswiki.wikispaces.com
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0 of 200

71. Public Spaces
71
Inappropriate 0
0 0
Fountain
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
http://www.dublin.oh.us
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

72. Section 4: Pedestrian Environment
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73. Pedestrian Environment
73
Inappropriate 0
Sidewalk blue awning
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

74. Pedestrian Environment
74
Inappropriate 0
0 0
tunnel
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

75. Pedestrian Environment
75
Inappropriate 0
0
Station Landing
0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

76. Pedestrian Environment
76
Inappropriate 0
0
Newton sidewalk
0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

77. Pedestrian Environment
77
Inappropriate 0
Street café red awning
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://blogs.villagevoice.com 10
0 of 200

78. Pedestrian Environment
78
Inappropriate 0
Street café minnesota
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://minnesota.publicradio.org
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0 of 200

79. Pedestrian Environment
79
Inappropriate 0
Street café brick side
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://www.greatstreets.org 10
0 of 200

80. Pedestrian Environment
80
Inappropriate 0
0 0
Jittery Joes
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://flagpole.com
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0 of 200

81. Pedestrian Environment
81
Inappropriate 0
0 0
Bad crosswalk
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

82. Pedestrian Environment
82
Inappropriate 0
0 0
Brick crossing
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
http://green514.com 10
0 of 200

83. Pedestrian Environment
83
Inappropriate 0
0
Continental cross
0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

84. Pedestrian Environment
84
Inappropriate 0
0 0
Reg. crossing
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

85. Pedestrian Environment
85
Inappropriate 0
0
Red brick cross
0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

86. Pedestrian Environment
86
Inappropriate 0
0
Red brick cross
0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5 Somewhat
6 6
Appropriate 4
7 7
8 8
9 9
Very
Appropriate 9
10
0 of 200

87. Thank you for participating!
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88. Questions?
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89. Thank you for your participation!
Next Meeting: June 23rd, Stay Tuned!
If you have further questions or comments please contact us at:
glx@mapc.org
Additional information on previous and future meetings can be found at:
www.mass.gov/greenlineextension
www.mapc.org
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