Center City Implementation Plan
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This document summarizes recommendations from a strategic framework plan to promote infill development in San Antonio. It recommends increasing downtown investment through funding sources like TIRZ, pursuing a housing first strategy with financial incentives to close feasibility gaps for residential projects, establishing a mission-focused coordination body for city resources, and implementing phased strategic planning and design review regulations. Major downtown projects highlighted include the streetcar, river improvements, and cultural institutions. The plan aims to achieve a greater housing and transit balance to diversify the city's product types and attract more residents and workers.
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Center City Implementation Plan
- 1. Infill Development Workshop June 7, 2013
- 2. SA2020 vision and goals Achieve greater balance Diversify product types Attract residents, workers Improve living experience Dream It Map It Do It
- 3. Strategic Framework Plan Recommendations Housing First Strategy Creating a Vibrant Place Strategic Framework Plan
- 4. Strategic Framework Plan Recommendations Recommended Implementation Actions Downtown Investment Housing Incentives Management Regulation
- 5. Downtown Investment: Increased investment in urban infrastructure Anticipated Funding: $180 m Framework Plan Capital Priorities $350 m Funding Gap: $170 m + Source: HR&A analysis of investment needs and COSA capital funding expectations $80 m $40 m $23 m $17 m $17 m
- 6. Downtown Investment: Increased investment in urban infrastructure Denver Dallas Investment range: $65-80 million per year
- 7. The Tobin Performing Arts Center Comes Alive
- 8. Henry B Gonzales Convention Center
- 9. The San Antonio River Improvements Project A partnership comprised of: • Bexar County & CoSA • SA River Authority • SA River Foundation • San Antonio River Oversight Committee • U.S. Army Corps of Engr. • Total cost for entire project over $358 million.
- 10. The Museum Reach • Extends 3.5 miles • Investment of $84.7m • Connects the San Antonio Museum of Art, the Witte, and the Pearl to downtown • Includes Public art Installations • Increased area for running, biking etc.
- 11. The Mission Reach • Extends 8 miles • Cost just over $245 million • Innovative ecosystem restoration project • Reconnect river to historic Spanish missions The project will include over 15 miles of trails along the river for pedestrians and bicyclists to enjoy.
- 12. Community Endorsed. $93 million for Downtown Area •Streets ($48.7 M) •Parks ($31 M) •Facilities ($13.1 M) 2012-2017 Bond Program
- 13. Transforming Transportation VIA, the City of San Antonio and Bexar County are working together to transform San Antonio • $190M Downtown Streetcar project • West Side Multimodal • VIA Primo
- 15. Downtown Investment Recommendation: identify additional downtown funding sources TIRZ Public-Private Development Federal and State Funding Incremental Capital Sources Additional Property Tax Corporate Sponsorships Hotel Occupancy Tax Parking Fees & Taxes Sales Tax for Economic Development Public Improvement District
- 16. Housing Incentives: Residential development requires incentives Four-Story Stick Non-Core Area Feasibility Gap (average unit) $155k Land CostsLand Costs Building CostsBuilding Costs Parking/PublicParking/Public ImprovementsImprovements Cost of CapitalCost of Capital $10k $125k $20k Value BeforeValue Before IncentivesIncentives $140k $15k $140k Gap Cost per Unit ( No Incentives) Capitalized Value of Net Income
- 17. Housing Incentives: Feasibility gap is more pronounced in the Core Mid-Rise Steel or Concrete Core Area Feasibility Gap (average unit) $185k $160k Value BeforeValue Before IncentivesIncentives $30k $160k Gap $15k $140k $30kLand CostsLand Costs Building CostsBuilding Costs Parking/PublicParking/Public ImprovementsImprovements Cost of CapitalCost of Capital Cost per Unit ( No Incentives) Capitalized Value of Net Income
- 18. Housing Incentives Recommendation: Support housing development with financial incentives 22 Public Land Disposition Centro Partnership Strategic Housing Fund Predictable City Tax Incentives and Investments
- 19. • 20 housing projects within the original 36 square miles • 2,451 housing units • Total investment of $383 M • Total value of incentive packages $39.7 M Lofty Goals
- 20. Management: Mission-focused coordination: City resources
- 21. Management Recommendation: Mission focus for Centro Partnership Set a core strategic vision Support coordinated action for catalytic projects Forum for strategic thinking and planning 27
- 22. HR&A Advisors, Inc. 21 Regulation: District strategic planning and design review
- 23. HR&A Advisors, Inc. 22 Regulation Recommendation: Incremental design review and regulation Phase One Phase Two Current Zoning Ordinance Design Guidelines Form- Based Ordinance Urban Design Review Commission Design Guidelines
- 24. HR&A Advisors, Inc. 23 • 77 UDC Amendments • Lonestar Community Plan • Downtown Design Guide • Northwest Quadrant Study Regulation Update