West Lebanon Village Charrette Presentation

West Lebanon Village
Charrette
Lebanon, NH
Final Presentation
October 19th, 2019 [3:00 – 4:30 PM]

Agenda
 3:00 Welcome and Project Overview
 3:15 Overview Presentation
 4:00 Question and Answers
 4:25 Next Steps
 4:30 Close
West Lebanon Village Charrette

Visioning Effort
 Master Plan Chapter 4 (West Lebanon
CBD)
• “Promote revitalization of the West
Lebanon CBD to improve the viability of its
businesses and vitality of surrounding
community” - Outcome #1
• “Support interested residents, business,
and property owners to develop a vision
and strategy for downtown revitalization” -
Strategy #1

What is a Charrette?
 A collaborative planning process that
harnesses the talent and energy of
interested parties to create a plan for
community change.
 An open, iterative process of design,
input and feedback cycles that
provides a framework for creating a
shared vision through community
involvement.
 Allows every participant to be a “co-
author” of the plan. - National Charrette Institute

Format for Charrette West Lebanon Village Charrette

Study Area West Lebanon Village Charrette

Study Areas
 South Gateway –
Riverfront
 Main Street –
Village Core
 North Gateway -
Riverfront

South Gateway - Riverfront
 Route 12-A
approach from
Exit 20 / Plazas
 South Main St.
and Seminary Hill
 Intersection of
Main, S. Main &
Maple Sts.
 Portion of
Westboro Yard
(possible)

Main Street – Village Core West Lebanon Village Charrette
 Heart of the
Village
 Railroad Ave.
Loop
 Intersection of
Main, Tracy &
Railroad Ave.

North Gateway – Riverfront
 Rte 4 approach
on Lyman Bridge
over CT River
 City-owned
Riverfront Parcel
 Bridge Street
 Intersection of
Main, Bridge &
Dana Sts.

On-Line Survey Results
 On-Line Survey:
• Multiple Choice Questions (226 Responses
as of October 17th)
• Open Ended Questions (~25 Respondents
as of October 17th)
 “I Wish West Lebanon...” Poster at
Kilton Library:
• ~40 Comments/Ideas as of October 16th

On-Line Survey Results West Lebanon Village Charrette

Vision & Purpose
“Downtown West Lebanon shall be a vibrant village - a crossroads
where residents and visitors work, meet, shop, and share in a good
quality of life and a firm sense of community and belonging. The City
of Lebanon seeks to promote and enhance downtown West
Lebanon as a historic center offering a “small-town” atmosphere,
serving the commercial, service and recreational needs of residents
in surrounding neighborhoods, and providing opportunities for
professional and similar businesses seeking the benefits of a
downtown location.”
Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree

 What do you think is the
biggest opportunity to improve
public areas (such as sidewalk
and parks) in West Lebanon
Village?

 What do you think is the
biggest opportunity to improve
traffic and transportation (such
as circulation, parking, signage,
pedestrian/bicyclist/transit
improvements, etc.) in West
Lebanon Village?

 What is your long-term vision
for West Lebanon Village?

Emerging Issues and Opportunities West Lebanon Village Charrette
 WESTBORO
• Westboro/NHDOT use and
operations
• Brownfield, contamination
• Genesee and Wyoming (sold)
limited accountability
• Lack of access/use of river
• Roundhouse rebuild as year-round
market (indoors)...to encourage
community?
• Amphitheater at the back of
roundhouse and a Riverwalk?

 STREETSCAPE
• Unwelcoming appearance / buildings
tend to not be inviting
• Overhead power lines/wires (can they be
put underground?)
• Move/change light poles to help beautify
• Unclear identity/theme/character
• Signage is cluttered
• Master Plan recommendations are strong
• Trees etc.

 TRANSPORTATION - PARKING
• Amount
• Location
• Parking for employees for
businesses that don’t have it on-site
• Parking for events (River Park
potential?)
• Potential for parking along the river?

 TRANSPORTATION -
TRAFFIC/ROAD DESIGN
• Pass-through traffic
• Wish traffic would be slower
• Relocation of bus stop / public
transportation
• Add a trolley downtown (WRJ to WLV) to
reconnect each side of river?
• AADT - 14,000 cars/day on Main St
• Vehicle circulation - safety of in/out
movement [curb cuts issue, lines of sight]
• Including Irving Gas vehicle entrance/exit
challenges
• Roadway maintenance (private and public,
regarding potholes, lines of sight, e.g., at
Crafts Hill Housing)
• EV Charging infrastructure

 PED-BIKE
• Connectivity
• Safety for ped-bike mobility
• Slow traffic down to cross
• Winter sidewalk maintenance
• Accessibility--street level and
sidewalks grade change
• Bike path at riverfront “build it and
they will come”
• Greenway extension to West Leb
• Walkability is a big issue
• Safer crosswalks

 OPEN SPACE/PARKS/REC
• Lack of park spaces especially for
young children
• Park or similar places to safely walk
dogs
• Pocket parks
• Is City sewer line easement on river
an opportunity to reconnect with
the river?

 HOUSING
• Need for housing
• More multifamily housing
• Need for attractive low-income
housing
• Twin Pines > Land for playgrounds

 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• Loss of civic association
• Lack of activity [options?] after 2pm
• Need for incentives
• Need for more utilization of existing
incentives
• 79E tax relief program
• Economic revitalization zones
• Identify resources by stakeholder.
State and City funds for demolition
and clean up for Westboro
• Opportunities for public-private
partnerships

 LAND USE/USES: NEEDS AND
DESTINATIONS
• WRJ is reaching its development capacity,
therefore, what uses in demand there (like MF
housing) could West Lebanon take on?
• Rail Museum and bridge connection
• Night life uses
• Restaurants
• Strong potential for City parcels located at
South Gateway
• Loss of post office
• Loss of volunteer fire department
• Underutilization of Seminary Hill School
• Could it be reused as or shared use with
SAU88, e.g., theater, cultural/arts center
• Zoning for desired uses
 Former Church on Maple [redevelop?]
• Parking is used on Sundays
• Senior housing potential
• Bus hub potential
 Need a pharmacy - was a historic use
 Need an ice cream shop
 Mixed use on Main Street
 Fronts for river retail
 Lease land to City from State
 Kilton Library is an asset

 HISTORIC
• Preserve Historic Character - can
Westboro Yard Bricks be reused for
walkways?

West Lebanon Village West Lebanon Village Charrette

Planning Framework
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1. Future Westboro Opportunities
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1 Future Westboro Opportunities
Vision:
 Public Open
space/Recreation
 Alternative
Access Possibility
 River views
 Historic/Cultural
Celebration

1 Future Westboro Opportunities
Actions:
 Continue communications/
negotiations with NHDOT
 Implement Dry Bridge
project improvements
 Address property clean-up
 Budgeting, fundraising

2. Gateway Transportation Improvements
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2 South Gateway Transportation Improvements
Vision:
 Establish Village
Gateway
 Improve
Pedestrian
Experience
 Geometric
Improvement

2 South Gateway Transportation Improvements
Actions:
 Implement Dry
Bridge project
improvements

3. South Gateway Placemaking Improvements
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3 South Gateway Placemaking Improvements
Vision:
 Public Open
Space
 Enhance
Gateway
Experience –
Sense of Arrival
 Branding
Opportunity
 Public Vista

3 South Gateway Placemaking Improvements
Actions:
 Implement Dry Bridge
project improvements
 Develop/refine project
plans, designs
 Budget, fundraising

4. Street Improvements
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4 Street Improvements
Vision:
 Streetscape
Amenities and
Landscaping
 Accessibility
 Façade
Improvements
 Access and Parking
Management
 Stormwater
Management
 Pedestrian and Bike
Accommodations

4 Street Improvements West Lebanon Village Charrette
Vision:
 Streetscape
Amenities and
Landscaping
 Accessibility
 Façade
Improvements
 Access and Parking
Management
 Stormwater
Management
 Pedestrian and Bike
Accommodations

4 Street Improvements West Lebanon Village Charrette
Actions:
 Work with property
owners to identify
parking options
 Develop/refine
cross-section
designs
 Budget

5. Village Core Improvements
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5 Village Core Improvements
Vision:
 Defining the heart
of the village
 Leverage Civic
Uses
 Public Transit Hub
 Fire Department
Opportunities
 Branding and
Wayfinding

5 Village Core Improvements
Actions:
 Develop / refine
plans, designs
 Coordinate with
property owners
 Budget

6. Railroad Ave. Loop
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6 Railroad Ave Loop
Vision:
 Access
management
 Stormwater
Management
 Economic
Development
Opportunity
 Pedestrian
Connectivity
 Historic/Cultural
Interpretation

6 Railroad Ave Loop
Actions:
 Develop access
management stds
 Implement
stormwater
management
upgrades
 Design ped
connectivity
improvements
 Budget

7. Parallel Road Opportunity
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7 Parallel Road Opportunity
Vision:
 Alleviate
Congestion and
Volume
 Re-route Truck
Traffic
 Alternative Power
Line Corridor
 Additional
Economic
Development
Opportunity

7 Parallel Road Opportunity
Action:
 Continue long-
term discussions
with NHDOT
and property
owners
 Budget

8. North Gateway Improvements
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8 North Gateway Improvements
Vision:
 Establish Village
Gateway – Sense
of Arrival
 Improve
Pedestrian
Experience
 Geometric
Improvement
 Economic
Development
Opportunities

8 North Gateway Improvements West Lebanon Village Charrette
Actions:
 Develop / refine
project plans, designs
 Communication with
property owners
 Budget

9a. Bridge Street Redevelopment Opportunities
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9a Bridge Street Redevelopment Opportunities
Vision:
 Economic
Development
Opportunity
 Arrival and
Visual
Impressions
 Mixed Use
Potential

9a Bridge Street Redevelopment Opportunities West Lebanon Village Charrette
Vision:
 Economic
Development
Opportunity
 Arrival and
Visual
Impressions
 Mixed Use
Potential

9a Bridge Street Redevelopment Opportunities West Lebanon Village Charrette
Actions:
 Communication
with property
owners
 Zoning/regulatory
changes
 Redevelopment
incentives

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9b. Bridge Street Park-Boat Launch

9b Bridge Street Park and Boat Launch
Vision:
 Connection to
the River
 Recreation
Opportunity
 Gateway and
Branding
Opportunity
 Trail and Bike
Connectivity

9b Bridge Street Park and Boat Launch
Actions:
 Develop/refine
project plans,
designs
 Communication
with NHDOT for
additional access
along riverfront
 Budget, fundraising

10. General
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10 Additional Considerations
 Zoning regulations
• Uses / Dimensions
 Funding sources
• Grants (TAP, CMAQ)
• Capital Budget
• Public-Private Part.
 Development incentives
• ERZ & 79-E
 Bus/Transit
• Stops / Service Hours
 Parking
• Location & Amount
 White River
Jct. synergies
• “River Towns”
 Recognize
history and
culture
• Historic
District

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