Big Spring Downtown Concept Plan, Part 2

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    Big Spring Downtown Concept Plan, Part 2 - Presentation Transcript

    1. Big Spring, Texas Downtown Concept Plan
      • Prepared by
      • Bender Wells Clark Design
      • with
      • Urban Development Services
    2. Concept Plan
      • Purpose of the Plan:
        • To guide and encourage adaptive re-use, preservation and new development
          • The plan is intended to match city-wide economic development objectives with urban design strategies
          • The plan serves as a guide to promote future development
          • The plan is not a regulatory document on its own;
            • To have a full and binding regulatory effect adjustments to regulating policies and ordinances may be required
    3. Concept Plan
      • Some illustrations in the plan suggest opportunities for improvements on properties that are privately held.
        • This does not imply that the city would require development to occur as shown in this plan.
      • In other cases, public facilities are proposed.
        • These could occur using a variety of implementation strategies, which are presented in the plan.
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    5. Overall Downtown Plan
      • Circulation Improvements
        • 4 th Street becomes a 2-way Arterial Street with angle parking at the Courthouse
        • 3 rd Street becomes a 2-way Local Street with a center left-turn lane. Parallel parking on the north edge of the street, angled parking at the Courthouse
      • Streetscape Improvements
        • Street tree planting along 2 nd Street, 3 rd Street, 4 th Street, and Main Street
        • Sidewalk improvements throughout Downtown
        • Enhanced intersections with colored paving
        • Planted medians at intersections with Main Street
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    10. Lower Main Street Area
      • Streetscape Improvements
        • Improved sidewalks & crosswalks, including ADA access improvements
        • Curb bulb-outs at corners with colorful plantings
        • Planted medians along Main Street
        • Colored & textured paving at intersections
        • Street tree planting
        • Distinctive directional signage
        • Undergrounding of electrical utilities where feasible
    11. Lower Main Street Area
      • Parking
        • Angled parking along both sides of Main Street
      • Infill Development
        • Encourage rehabilitation & repair of existing historic buildings as mixed use
        • Encourage Downtown housing
        • Infill on vacant lots as future demand warrants with design controls in place to foster appropriate building design
    12. Lower Main Street Area
      • Parks and Event Spaces
        • Create a greener, more inviting park space
        • Reduce paving in existing park
        • Provide seating, shade and a program of new activities serving Downtown residents, employees and visitors
        • Encourage pocket parks and courtyards
        • Improve Pocket Park linkage from Courthouse through to the Municipal Auditorium
    13. Lower Main Street Area
      • Railroad Plaza at the foot of Main Street
        • Provide interpretive displays and interactive exhibits describing railroad history
        • Create a “Kodak Moment” location with scenic back drop
        • Consider railroad yard overlook structure on 1 st Street
        • Provide vehicle Round-about for easy return to Main Street
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    15. Upper Main Street Area
      • Streetscape Improvements
        • Improved sidewalks & crosswalks, including ADA access improvements
        • Curb bulb-outs at corners with colorful plantings
        • Planted medians at each street crossing along Main Street
        • Colored & textured paving at intersections
        • Street tree planting
        • Distinctive Downtown Identity (landmarks) and Directional signage
        • Public art opportunities
    16. Upper Main Street Area
      • Streetscape Improvements and pattern of parking continues South to 7 th Street
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    18. City Hall / Auditorium and Settles Hotel Area
      • Consolidation of Municipal Services
      • Streetscape Improvements
      • Infill and Redevelopment
      • Conference Center with Outdoor Exhibit and Event Space
      • Pedestrian connector East-West to Auditorium
      • Parking Improvements
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    20. Concept Plan Land Use Diagram Drop-off
    21. City Hall / Auditorium and Settles Hotel Area
      • Settles Hotel redeveloped as Mixed-Use Commercial and Housing
      • Boys Club redeveloped as Conference Center
      • Drop-off lane in front of Settles Hotel
      • Hotel and Conference Center share kitchen, service and exhibit space
      • Former Bus Station south of hotel redeveloped as hotel pool, fitness center, cabana and central plant
    22. City Hall / Auditorium and Settles Hotel Area
      • Parking West of Auditorium may be used for large events
      • Johnson Street is narrowed to 2 lanes with parking between 3 rd and 4 th , and may be closed for events
      • Runnels Street is narrowed with off-street parking to the west
      • Municipal Court is re-located to new building fronting on 4 th St., consolidating City facilities
    23. City Hall / Auditorium and Settles Hotel Area
      • Three-block-long off-street pedestrian connection links Auditorium to Conference Center, Hotel, shopping and Courthouse
      • Pedestrian walkway at Conference Center and Hotel doubles as outdoor exhibit space and wedding garden
      • Johnson Street and parking areas may be used for outdoor events & exhibits as needed
      • MHMR retains full use of their property
    24. Drop-off
    25. Concept Plan Land Use Diagram During Large Events
      • Temporary closure of Johnson Street between 3 rd and 4 th allows use of the entire block for events, engaging the Auditorium, Conference Center and the Settles Hotel facilities
    26. Drop-off
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    28. Concept Plan
      • Successful implementation of the Plan will require a coordinated effort from both the private sector and public agencies
    29. A Plan for a Revitalized Downtown Big Spring
        • Creates active public spaces
        • Encourages mixed-use development
        • Promotes walking and shopping
        • Supports business opportunities
        • Renews downtown neighborhoods

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