The Union Hill Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative aims to improve the Union Hill neighborhood in Worcester, MA. It focuses on concentrated code enforcement, streetscape improvements, and housing development. Efforts include conducting neighborhood sweeps with multiple city departments to identify hundreds of violations. Streetscape projects have installed new sidewalks, crosswalks, and trees. Housing development has rehabilitated owner-occupied homes and demolished blighted properties, with designs presented for new housing. The initiative takes an incremental approach and emphasizes community engagement.
This document discusses Boston's Climate Ready Boston initiative to plan for future climate impacts from sea level rise. It notes that Superstorm Sandy showed the risks of not preparing for disasters. The Climate Ready Boston report from 2013 used maps to show Boston's vulnerability to coastal flooding at future sea levels, with today's 100-year flood potentially becoming average annual flooding by 2100. It highlights lessons from designing resilient neighborhoods and an international design competition that engaged the community in developing solutions to live with water in Boston.
The Housing Network provides a forum for housing coordinators and planners from small towns to meet monthly and collaborate on affordable housing projects. The Network helps members problem solve, share resources and experience. At the meeting, panelists from Groton, Easton and Stow discussed challenges developing affordable housing in their towns and how the Network has helped through peer support and expertise sharing. Challenges included community opposition, limited land and funding. The Network aided project planning, regulatory approvals and maximizing opportunities.
The document discusses creating healthy communities in small, rural towns through partnerships between planning and public health. It describes an initiative in eastern Connecticut that used community audits and an online toolkit to identify focus areas like physical activity and nutrition to improve community wellness. Participants completed quick audits of their towns and used the scores to set goals in the toolkit, which provides resources like strategies to assess walkability and connect food markets. The partnership aims to make improvements through low-cost projects that enhance health in small, rural communities.
The document summarizes two projects developed by Corporation for Independent Living (CIL) using tax increment financing (TIF):
1) First Town Square in Windsor, CT involved renovating a historic but vacant building. TIF helped cover the project's $884,000 funding gap. The project preserved the building, leveraged private investment, and expanded the town's tax base.
2) The Lofts at Sherwood Falls in Berlin, CT converted an abandoned mill into housing. Berlin provided $1.1 million in bonds to cover environmental cleanup costs, justified by the project increasing Berlin's tax revenue. The completed project includes 85 condo units that have increased Berlin's tax assessments. Both projects showed how municipalities and
The document discusses the development of different form-based codes for two distinct areas in Simsbury, CT - the historic town center and a large corporate office park property. For the town center, a charrette was held to develop an illustrative plan and form-based code to guide higher density, high-quality development while preserving the historic character. For the corporate office park, a different approach was needed due to the setting and the property being an economic driver; this resulted in a code focused on place-driven job creation through a public-private partnership. Both codes required unique skillsets and processes to develop but achieved successful outcomes like increased development certainty and community acceptance.
This document discusses the master planning processes for the town centers of Chelmsford Center Village, Chelmsford Vinal Square, and Tewksbury Town Center in Massachusetts. It provides an overview of each plan, including timelines, funding sources, development approaches, and implementation strategies. Common themes across the plans include a focus on zoning changes, phased implementation, and balancing community desires with realistic visions. The document concludes with contact information for those involved in the various planning processes.
This presentation provides details about the Small Community of New Glarus, Town and Village Quick Facts, Common Small Town Issues, and Tools for working with small communities.
The document discusses how to plan regionally while respecting local identity. It presents case studies of the towns of Stoughton and communities along the Boston Post Road as examples. For Stoughton, it explores how regional transportation like expanded commuter rail could influence local development patterns. For the Boston Post Road towns, it examines challenges of seasonal tourism and proposes transportation and land use strategies to support local economies while addressing regional issues like traffic and resilience. Key lessons include collaborating regionally while allowing varied local visions, and recognizing how small local changes can have regional impacts.
This document discusses Boston's Climate Ready Boston initiative to plan for future climate impacts from sea level rise. It notes that Superstorm Sandy showed the risks of not preparing for disasters. The Climate Ready Boston report from 2013 used maps to show Boston's vulnerability to coastal flooding at future sea levels, with today's 100-year flood potentially becoming average annual flooding by 2100. It highlights lessons from designing resilient neighborhoods and an international design competition that engaged the community in developing solutions to live with water in Boston.
The Housing Network provides a forum for housing coordinators and planners from small towns to meet monthly and collaborate on affordable housing projects. The Network helps members problem solve, share resources and experience. At the meeting, panelists from Groton, Easton and Stow discussed challenges developing affordable housing in their towns and how the Network has helped through peer support and expertise sharing. Challenges included community opposition, limited land and funding. The Network aided project planning, regulatory approvals and maximizing opportunities.
The document discusses creating healthy communities in small, rural towns through partnerships between planning and public health. It describes an initiative in eastern Connecticut that used community audits and an online toolkit to identify focus areas like physical activity and nutrition to improve community wellness. Participants completed quick audits of their towns and used the scores to set goals in the toolkit, which provides resources like strategies to assess walkability and connect food markets. The partnership aims to make improvements through low-cost projects that enhance health in small, rural communities.
The document summarizes two projects developed by Corporation for Independent Living (CIL) using tax increment financing (TIF):
1) First Town Square in Windsor, CT involved renovating a historic but vacant building. TIF helped cover the project's $884,000 funding gap. The project preserved the building, leveraged private investment, and expanded the town's tax base.
2) The Lofts at Sherwood Falls in Berlin, CT converted an abandoned mill into housing. Berlin provided $1.1 million in bonds to cover environmental cleanup costs, justified by the project increasing Berlin's tax revenue. The completed project includes 85 condo units that have increased Berlin's tax assessments. Both projects showed how municipalities and
The document discusses the development of different form-based codes for two distinct areas in Simsbury, CT - the historic town center and a large corporate office park property. For the town center, a charrette was held to develop an illustrative plan and form-based code to guide higher density, high-quality development while preserving the historic character. For the corporate office park, a different approach was needed due to the setting and the property being an economic driver; this resulted in a code focused on place-driven job creation through a public-private partnership. Both codes required unique skillsets and processes to develop but achieved successful outcomes like increased development certainty and community acceptance.
This document discusses the master planning processes for the town centers of Chelmsford Center Village, Chelmsford Vinal Square, and Tewksbury Town Center in Massachusetts. It provides an overview of each plan, including timelines, funding sources, development approaches, and implementation strategies. Common themes across the plans include a focus on zoning changes, phased implementation, and balancing community desires with realistic visions. The document concludes with contact information for those involved in the various planning processes.
This presentation provides details about the Small Community of New Glarus, Town and Village Quick Facts, Common Small Town Issues, and Tools for working with small communities.
The document discusses how to plan regionally while respecting local identity. It presents case studies of the towns of Stoughton and communities along the Boston Post Road as examples. For Stoughton, it explores how regional transportation like expanded commuter rail could influence local development patterns. For the Boston Post Road towns, it examines challenges of seasonal tourism and proposes transportation and land use strategies to support local economies while addressing regional issues like traffic and resilience. Key lessons include collaborating regionally while allowing varied local visions, and recognizing how small local changes can have regional impacts.
How to successfully utilize Tax Increment Financing (TIF) on downtown and infill real estate development projects. Presentation made by Ben Zellers to the American Planning Association Wisconsin conference in June 2014.
The Ames Shovel Works site in Easton, Massachusetts underwent a miraculous transformation from an abandoned historic industrial site into a mixed-use development through a consensus approach and public-private partnership between the developer and town. The partnership addressed the community's need for affordable housing and solved its wastewater issues by building a municipal wastewater treatment plant on site. The development was made financially viable through various funding sources including historic preservation grants and tax incentives while carefully preserving the historic buildings through a sensitive master planning process.
MassDevelopment supports economic growth across Massachusetts through programs that provide financing, real estate development services, and community development support to businesses, municipalities, and non-profits. The Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) is an integrated place-based strategy that implements catalytic revitalization activities in designated districts within Gateway Cities, utilizing funding from MassDevelopment alongside technical assistance, fellowships for capacity building, and transformative projects. The TDI aims to stimulate investment and sustainable economic development in focus areas like the Springfield Innovation District through public-private partnerships, coordinated infrastructure improvements, and the identification of catalytic development opportunities.
Municipal Budgets, Capital Improvements Planning & Public FundingShaun Wilson
This document summarizes a presentation on municipal budgeting and capital improvements planning. It discusses typical budget cycles and how they differ from public funding opportunities. Capital improvements are defined as investments over $5,000 with a lifespan over 3 years. The presentation recommends developing a 5-year capital plan through a committee process. It provides a case study of Viroqua, WI's plan, which prioritizes projects, estimates costs, and identifies funding sources like utility funds, borrowing, and grants to maintain affordable rates.
The document summarizes the City of Bay Village Master Plan process. It outlines the 5 step process used which included analyzing current conditions, gathering community input through a survey, developing a community vision, creating goals and policies, and developing an implementation plan. Key elements of the master plan are summarized, including the community vision statements, highlighted goals and actions, and the focus on implementation. The next steps of adopting the plan and using it as a guiding document over the next 10 years are also briefly outlined.
The document provides an overview of the Cleveland Heights Master Plan presentation. It discusses the master plan process, which included public involvement through meetings and surveys. The core strategy in the plan focuses on vibrant neighborhoods, complete transportation, environmental sustainability, being business friendly, strong business districts, quality infrastructure, arts and culture, diversity and community, and health. Goals and actions are outlined for each focus area, such as developing a tiered community reinvestment area to incentivize green building and expanding the tree canopy. The presentation highlights key aspects of the plan for public review.
The document discusses affordable and senior housing. It defines affordable housing as housing costs not exceeding 30% of total household income. It then outlines barriers to affordable housing such as low household incomes, lack of equity, and high housing costs. The document discusses best practices communities can adopt including updating regulations, utilizing smart growth, public funding programs, and public-private partnerships. It provides examples of affordable housing projects including senior apartments, multi-family developments, and urban redevelopment projects.
Using TIF to Promote Healthy CommunitiesVierbicher
This presentation provides a history of tax incremental financing in Wisconsin, trends in its use, recent changes and best practices in using TIF to promote development that can lead to healthier communities.
Public Funding-Current Trends & Successful StrategiesVierbicher
Trends in public funding will be discussed including an update on available public grant and loan programs, including new programs and opportunities. Discussion will also focus on what communities should do to enhance their chance to obtain funding. Examples of projects will be reviewed to illustrate how municipalities are using public programs to fund projects.
The document summarizes a countywide housing study presentation. It provides background on the study, outlines the guiding principles and 5-phase process used. Key findings include a surplus of housing units, declining population and homeownership, and households moving to suburbs. Next steps involve using the data and best practices identified to develop policies and targeted implementation plans through the Department of Development. 4 Focus Areas were identified to prototype housing issues and strategies.
Small Town Forums, hosted by U.W. - Extension, USDA Rural Development, Wiscon...Vierbicher
This document outlines 5 keys to small town success:
1. Build resilience through leveraging local knowledge, skills, volunteers and financing.
2. Maximize spatial relationships by ensuring destinations are well-connected and vacant property is acquired.
3. Foster collaboration across sectors, regions and public-private partnerships to overcome obstacles.
4. Prioritize community health through access to healthcare, activity infrastructure, and shared wellness values.
5. Support the local economy by celebrating leaders, matching volunteers to needs, and bringing producers and consumers together.
This document discusses strategies for linking economic development and social equity through zoning best practices. It advocates for using a points-based performance system for determining community benefits from new development projects. Such a system would involve conducting a community needs analysis, establishing a menu of benefits that developers could choose from to meet identified needs, and awarding points toward incentives like increased density based on the benefits provided in the areas of highest need. The goals are to make the process more predictable for developers while still providing flexibility, and ensure benefits are delivered where they can have the most impact on equity.
Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Delivery of ServicesVierbicher
This presentation served as the introduction to a 3 hour workshop on Intergovernmental Cooperation for the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. Local leaders from around the state attended the workshop and learned about 4 key elements to successful intergovernmental cooperation: Leadership, Analysis, Negotiation and Implementation. Other presentations from this workshop may be found here: http://www.localgovinstitute.org/content/intergovernmental-cooperation-workshop
This presentation was shared with Westlake City Council on February 7, 2022.
For more information, please visit https://www.countyplanning.us/projects/center-ridge-corridor-master-plan/
The briefing covers an introduction to Neighbourhood Planning (NP), a summary of the processes, the opportunities offered, understanding around the needs of NP groups, role opportunities and skills needed, and what you can do to help develop better NP.
TIF Making The Best Economic Development Decisions For Your CommunityVierbicher
This presentation provides a history and basics of tax incremental financing in Wisconsin,Greater Economic Development Efforts, Assistance Packages, TIF Assistance Request, Case Study, Important Considerations, Municipal Funding Assistance and Best Practices.
This document summarizes a presentation on economic development building blocks and facilitating deals. The presentation covered topics such as economic development program elements, incentives and financing tools, and closing development projects. It provided an overview of tax increment financing, revolving loan funds, and other funding mechanisms available to municipalities. The development process and roles of public and private sector players in projects were also examined.
This document provides an overview of the draft City of Euclid Master Plan presentation that was given on January 10, 2018. It introduces the county planning team and outlines the master plan process, including public involvement. The presentation covered the master plan document structure with goals and actions for core strategy areas like housing, economic development, quality of life, transportation, and the environment. Specific corridors and areas were highlighted with visions, development principles, and example photos/renderings. Next steps for implementing the plan were discussed.
Downtown & Infill Tax Increment Districts: Strategies for SuccessVierbicher
This document outlines seven strategies for successful downtown and infill tax increment financing (TIF) districts. It discusses the need for longer timeframes and greater resources for these types of TIDs. It emphasizes staying up-to-date on TID status and being prepared to adapt. It also stresses the importance of matching public improvements to private development timelines and leveraging other funding sources. The document provides case studies of specific cities that have effectively implemented these strategies.
This document discusses transit-oriented development opportunities around existing and planned transit stations in southern New England. It provides information on different transit types and examples of active transit projects. Case studies on successful transit-oriented developments around the Rosslyn Ballston Metro, Portland Streetcar, and Cleveland HealthLine are presented. Challenges to transit-oriented development include local real estate market conditions and achieving higher densities. The document then discusses potential transit-oriented development strategies and scenarios for specific areas in Wallingford, CT and Branchville, CT based on transportation access, land use, market conditions, and infrastructure constraints.
This document discusses the permitting process and construction of a green infrastructure project in Hingham and Rockland, Massachusetts. It describes the various local and state permits required, including orders of conditions from conservation commissions and special permits from planning boards. Both towns required design changes during permitting, such as increasing stormwater infiltration systems. Construction involved careful installation of porous asphalt, bioretention areas, and wetland replication. Post-construction maintenance includes inspections and vacuuming of porous pavement to ensure long-term stormwater management.
How to successfully utilize Tax Increment Financing (TIF) on downtown and infill real estate development projects. Presentation made by Ben Zellers to the American Planning Association Wisconsin conference in June 2014.
The Ames Shovel Works site in Easton, Massachusetts underwent a miraculous transformation from an abandoned historic industrial site into a mixed-use development through a consensus approach and public-private partnership between the developer and town. The partnership addressed the community's need for affordable housing and solved its wastewater issues by building a municipal wastewater treatment plant on site. The development was made financially viable through various funding sources including historic preservation grants and tax incentives while carefully preserving the historic buildings through a sensitive master planning process.
MassDevelopment supports economic growth across Massachusetts through programs that provide financing, real estate development services, and community development support to businesses, municipalities, and non-profits. The Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) is an integrated place-based strategy that implements catalytic revitalization activities in designated districts within Gateway Cities, utilizing funding from MassDevelopment alongside technical assistance, fellowships for capacity building, and transformative projects. The TDI aims to stimulate investment and sustainable economic development in focus areas like the Springfield Innovation District through public-private partnerships, coordinated infrastructure improvements, and the identification of catalytic development opportunities.
Municipal Budgets, Capital Improvements Planning & Public FundingShaun Wilson
This document summarizes a presentation on municipal budgeting and capital improvements planning. It discusses typical budget cycles and how they differ from public funding opportunities. Capital improvements are defined as investments over $5,000 with a lifespan over 3 years. The presentation recommends developing a 5-year capital plan through a committee process. It provides a case study of Viroqua, WI's plan, which prioritizes projects, estimates costs, and identifies funding sources like utility funds, borrowing, and grants to maintain affordable rates.
The document summarizes the City of Bay Village Master Plan process. It outlines the 5 step process used which included analyzing current conditions, gathering community input through a survey, developing a community vision, creating goals and policies, and developing an implementation plan. Key elements of the master plan are summarized, including the community vision statements, highlighted goals and actions, and the focus on implementation. The next steps of adopting the plan and using it as a guiding document over the next 10 years are also briefly outlined.
The document provides an overview of the Cleveland Heights Master Plan presentation. It discusses the master plan process, which included public involvement through meetings and surveys. The core strategy in the plan focuses on vibrant neighborhoods, complete transportation, environmental sustainability, being business friendly, strong business districts, quality infrastructure, arts and culture, diversity and community, and health. Goals and actions are outlined for each focus area, such as developing a tiered community reinvestment area to incentivize green building and expanding the tree canopy. The presentation highlights key aspects of the plan for public review.
The document discusses affordable and senior housing. It defines affordable housing as housing costs not exceeding 30% of total household income. It then outlines barriers to affordable housing such as low household incomes, lack of equity, and high housing costs. The document discusses best practices communities can adopt including updating regulations, utilizing smart growth, public funding programs, and public-private partnerships. It provides examples of affordable housing projects including senior apartments, multi-family developments, and urban redevelopment projects.
Using TIF to Promote Healthy CommunitiesVierbicher
This presentation provides a history of tax incremental financing in Wisconsin, trends in its use, recent changes and best practices in using TIF to promote development that can lead to healthier communities.
Public Funding-Current Trends & Successful StrategiesVierbicher
Trends in public funding will be discussed including an update on available public grant and loan programs, including new programs and opportunities. Discussion will also focus on what communities should do to enhance their chance to obtain funding. Examples of projects will be reviewed to illustrate how municipalities are using public programs to fund projects.
The document summarizes a countywide housing study presentation. It provides background on the study, outlines the guiding principles and 5-phase process used. Key findings include a surplus of housing units, declining population and homeownership, and households moving to suburbs. Next steps involve using the data and best practices identified to develop policies and targeted implementation plans through the Department of Development. 4 Focus Areas were identified to prototype housing issues and strategies.
Small Town Forums, hosted by U.W. - Extension, USDA Rural Development, Wiscon...Vierbicher
This document outlines 5 keys to small town success:
1. Build resilience through leveraging local knowledge, skills, volunteers and financing.
2. Maximize spatial relationships by ensuring destinations are well-connected and vacant property is acquired.
3. Foster collaboration across sectors, regions and public-private partnerships to overcome obstacles.
4. Prioritize community health through access to healthcare, activity infrastructure, and shared wellness values.
5. Support the local economy by celebrating leaders, matching volunteers to needs, and bringing producers and consumers together.
This document discusses strategies for linking economic development and social equity through zoning best practices. It advocates for using a points-based performance system for determining community benefits from new development projects. Such a system would involve conducting a community needs analysis, establishing a menu of benefits that developers could choose from to meet identified needs, and awarding points toward incentives like increased density based on the benefits provided in the areas of highest need. The goals are to make the process more predictable for developers while still providing flexibility, and ensure benefits are delivered where they can have the most impact on equity.
Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Delivery of ServicesVierbicher
This presentation served as the introduction to a 3 hour workshop on Intergovernmental Cooperation for the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. Local leaders from around the state attended the workshop and learned about 4 key elements to successful intergovernmental cooperation: Leadership, Analysis, Negotiation and Implementation. Other presentations from this workshop may be found here: http://www.localgovinstitute.org/content/intergovernmental-cooperation-workshop
This presentation was shared with Westlake City Council on February 7, 2022.
For more information, please visit https://www.countyplanning.us/projects/center-ridge-corridor-master-plan/
The briefing covers an introduction to Neighbourhood Planning (NP), a summary of the processes, the opportunities offered, understanding around the needs of NP groups, role opportunities and skills needed, and what you can do to help develop better NP.
TIF Making The Best Economic Development Decisions For Your CommunityVierbicher
This presentation provides a history and basics of tax incremental financing in Wisconsin,Greater Economic Development Efforts, Assistance Packages, TIF Assistance Request, Case Study, Important Considerations, Municipal Funding Assistance and Best Practices.
This document summarizes a presentation on economic development building blocks and facilitating deals. The presentation covered topics such as economic development program elements, incentives and financing tools, and closing development projects. It provided an overview of tax increment financing, revolving loan funds, and other funding mechanisms available to municipalities. The development process and roles of public and private sector players in projects were also examined.
This document provides an overview of the draft City of Euclid Master Plan presentation that was given on January 10, 2018. It introduces the county planning team and outlines the master plan process, including public involvement. The presentation covered the master plan document structure with goals and actions for core strategy areas like housing, economic development, quality of life, transportation, and the environment. Specific corridors and areas were highlighted with visions, development principles, and example photos/renderings. Next steps for implementing the plan were discussed.
Downtown & Infill Tax Increment Districts: Strategies for SuccessVierbicher
This document outlines seven strategies for successful downtown and infill tax increment financing (TIF) districts. It discusses the need for longer timeframes and greater resources for these types of TIDs. It emphasizes staying up-to-date on TID status and being prepared to adapt. It also stresses the importance of matching public improvements to private development timelines and leveraging other funding sources. The document provides case studies of specific cities that have effectively implemented these strategies.
This document discusses transit-oriented development opportunities around existing and planned transit stations in southern New England. It provides information on different transit types and examples of active transit projects. Case studies on successful transit-oriented developments around the Rosslyn Ballston Metro, Portland Streetcar, and Cleveland HealthLine are presented. Challenges to transit-oriented development include local real estate market conditions and achieving higher densities. The document then discusses potential transit-oriented development strategies and scenarios for specific areas in Wallingford, CT and Branchville, CT based on transportation access, land use, market conditions, and infrastructure constraints.
This document discusses the permitting process and construction of a green infrastructure project in Hingham and Rockland, Massachusetts. It describes the various local and state permits required, including orders of conditions from conservation commissions and special permits from planning boards. Both towns required design changes during permitting, such as increasing stormwater infiltration systems. Construction involved careful installation of porous asphalt, bioretention areas, and wetland replication. Post-construction maintenance includes inspections and vacuuming of porous pavement to ensure long-term stormwater management.
The document discusses a session on nurturing creative places through leveraging arts and culture to promote community and economic development. The session will feature local leaders discussing real projects that infuse creativity into communities through cultural planning and creative placemaking. Attendees will learn about tools and resources to support innovative planning projects and partnerships engaging arts, culture, and creative communities. Presenters will represent Boston, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, MassDevelopment, the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance, and the New England Foundation for the Arts. The Toolkit framework for understanding how arts and culture can advance planning objectives through case studies and making the MAPC a regional resource on arts and culture policy will also be previewed.
This document summarizes a study conducted by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) on parking utilization rates at multifamily residential properties in the Boston metropolitan area. The MAPC surveyed 126 properties and conducted overnight parking counts at 80 properties, finding that on average parking lots were 74% full. They also found that parking supply drives demand, with more spaces supplied per unit leading to higher parking utilization. The MAPC is collecting additional data and working with cities and towns to reduce mandatory parking minimums and allow developers more flexibility around parking requirements to better align supply with demand.
This document summarizes a presentation on the successful applications of project visualization. It includes two case studies from Connecticut: the Walk Bridge Program in Norwalk and the I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Corridor Improvement Program. For both case studies, project visualizations were used during design and construction to facilitate collaboration, communicate plans to stakeholders, and reduce risks and costs. Visualizations allowed all parties to understand designs, evaluate construction approaches, and coordinate logistics. They also supported public outreach by illustrating planned and completed work. Overall, the document presents how visualizing projects from early stages can improve decision-making, engagement, and outcomes.
This document discusses how transportation planning can impact public health and outlines best practices for conducting health impact assessments of transportation projects. It provides examples of how factors like the built environment, behaviors, and socioeconomic conditions influence health outcomes. The document advocates for an approach called "healthy community design" that aims to make communities more conducive to health by encouraging physical activity, social interaction and access to healthy foods through transportation and land use planning. It provides indicators that can be used to evaluate the health impacts of transportation projects and corridors. A case study from Massachusetts demonstrates how these principles were applied to a corridor study that assessed baseline health data and identified both contributions and barriers to public health in the project area.
The document discusses Copenhagen's approach to creating livable and resilient neighborhoods through blue and green infrastructure (BGI). Specifically:
1) Copenhagen developed a holistic, long-term climate action plan to address climate change impacts like heavier rainfall through BGI approaches at the city and neighborhood levels.
2) At the neighborhood level, the St. Kjelds area was transformed through BGI strategies like permeable surfaces and water retention areas to manage stormwater, making the neighborhood more livable through new recreational spaces.
3) Tasinge Place in St. Kjelds was redesigned as the first "cloudburst area" through public engagement to incorporate both climate adaptation and neighborhood livability benefits
This document summarizes Cally Harper's work at the Cape Cod Commission to develop tools to help the Cape Cod region increase coastal resilience. It describes the Commission's mission to balance environmental protection and economic progress. It also outlines a NOAA grant received to advance coastal resilience through projects like land use planning and hazard mitigation. The document then discusses Cape Cod's vulnerabilities to flooding, sea level rise and erosion, and the risks faced by homes and infrastructure. It presents the Commission's work to develop a decision support tool to help identify vulnerabilities, investigate adaptation options, evaluate risks and costs, and take action to increase resilience through public surveys, data analysis, and engagement with local communities.
This document discusses the role of town planners in supporting municipal broadband initiatives in rural communities. It covers trends driving increased digital data production like mobile traffic, cloud storage, and the internet of things. Town planners can take on a champion role by including broadband in strategic planning, prioritizing it for economic development, and managing municipal broadband projects. The document also reviews technologies expanding broadband access like state middle mile networks and examples from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Scott Turner, Thomas Bott, and George Homsy on translating sustainability goals into action. It provides an overview of the APA Sustainable Communities Division, including its leadership structure and initiatives. It also summarizes key findings from the 2015 ICMA Local Government Sustainability Survey, such as the factors motivating sustainability efforts and challenges with staffing. The presentation aims to discuss how communities can better adopt sustainability plans and consider social equity in their efforts.
This workshop presentation discusses weaving social equity into local and regional planning. It provides five key lessons learned: 1) Weave equity into processes and products; 2) Engage communities and organizations, especially those affected by inequities; 3) Build institutional capacity for equity; 4) Lead planning processes boldly and collaboratively; 5) Involve the public at all stages of planning. The presentation encourages participants to reflect on how to apply these lessons in their own work to enhance engagement of marginalized groups and promote more just and equitable communities.
This document provides an overview and agenda for a 2016 AICP Classroom presentation. It discusses the presenters, why AICP certification is important, eligibility requirements including education and experience levels, the registration and exam scheduling process, exam overview and elements, preparation materials, and test taking tips. It also provides examples of sample exam questions.
The document discusses strategies for economic gardening and civic engagement. It describes how the Town of Windsor engaged young people by creating opportunities for them to serve on boards and commissions. It also discusses how the towns of Farmington and Middletown, Connecticut revitalized their downtown areas through planning, placemaking, and attracting new businesses. A civic entrepreneur describes a makerspace that brings people together and supports local innovation. The discussion focuses on cultivating talent, connections, and a passion for local communities.
Urban areas face challenges of social and environmental justice as well as issues of sustainability. However, cities can work to address these interconnected problems through innovative and collaborative approaches. Equitable, inclusive, and sustainable urban development requires integrating solutions across sectors like housing, transportation, energy, and economic opportunity.
This document discusses strategies for maintaining committee motivation and engagement throughout long-term planning projects. It begins by providing a best-case scenario example and then discusses common problems like committees not being appointed on time or members disagreeing on their role. The rest of the document offers tips for setting expectations, keeping momentum, giving committees homework and visibility, recognizing and addressing engagement issues, and focusing on implementation from the start.
This document discusses inclusionary zoning from the perspective of a developer called Capstone Communities LLC, which develops both market rate and affordable housing. It presents case studies of two Somerville properties that show how inclusionary zoning requirements reduce the developer's net sales proceeds. The document also lists reasons why developers may avoid inclusionary zoning, such as perceived stigma, financial viability concerns, and complex zoning provisions. It concludes by recommending ways municipalities can make inclusionary zoning more appealing to developers, such as providing financial support, streamlining compliance, and rewarding those who increase housing density.
The document discusses how Holyoke, MA created an urban renewal plan to promote economic development. It outlines the plan's goals of connecting people and places, constructing infrastructure and buildings, and creating a vibrant city. The plan was created through a public process and identifies 10 areas for acquisition, infrastructure upgrades, and development projects. To date, the plan has helped attract over $100 million in public and private investments that have resulted in new construction, businesses, jobs, and housing in Holyoke.
This document provides a summary of a land use law conference held on October 20, 2016. It features summaries of 14 legal cases presented by 6 speakers at the conference, including cases related to municipal authority over oil and gas regulation, treatment of animals at zoos, nonconforming uses, eminent domain, historic preservation, free speech protections for solicitation and tattoos, and more. Each case summary also includes a short "Lessons Learned" section distilling the key legal implications of that case.
This document summarizes a panel discussion on cultivating sustainable communities from the perspective of Department of Public Works directors. Representatives from Franklin, MA, Newport, RI, and Manchester, CT presented case studies of projects in their communities. They discussed challenges and lessons learned from projects focused on stormwater management, green infrastructure implementation, and park restoration. Key takeaways included the importance of integrating programs to save money, making improvements during reconstruction, public education, and partner collaboration.
This document discusses opportunities for improved regional transit cooperation in Southern New England and the Northeast Corridor megaregion. It notes that eight of the ten densest US states are located in the Northeast Corridor. Addressing issues like traffic congestion and air pollution requires coordinating transportation planning and services across state and county lines. The document then focuses on opportunities for regional cooperation in three specific areas - Southern New England as a whole, the Knowledge Corridor region between Springfield, MA and New Haven, CT, and the metro Hartford, CT region. It discusses integrating services, fare payment, and mobility options across these regions.
Eastwood Village Public Private partnershipDennisChurch
This document provides an overview of the Eastwood Village public-private partnership project in Fort Myers, Florida. The key points are:
1) The project redevelops a former city wellfield site into a new mixed-use community using traditional neighborhood design principles.
2) The partnership between the City of Fort Myers and developer Bonita Bay Group includes agreements for land acquisition, permitting, infrastructure development, and funding affordable housing through a mortgage assistance program.
3) The project will create a new residential community with 2,300 units, as well as commercial and recreational spaces, funded in part through a Community Redevelopment Area that establishes a tax increment financing district.
Update: Projects & Partnerships, to Neighborhoods Committee, Cincinnati City ...The Port
Update: Projects & Partnerships, to the Cincinnati City Council Neighborhoods Committee, from the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority and the Hamilton County Landbank, January 27
The virtual public meeting presented the draft Broadview Heights Master Plan. It reviewed the planning process, summarized feedback from the previous public meeting, outlined the implementation document and process, and requested input on prioritizing goals and strategies. Residents were asked to provide priority rankings for strategies online by July 19th to help finalize the plan. The meeting highlighted trails, road improvements, design guidelines, and planning concept area updates based on previous public comments.
Hamilton County Planning Partnership / First Suburbs Consortium: Tools and Pr...The Port
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This document outlines an orientation for community leaders on the Sharswood/Blumberg Choice Neighborhoods program. It includes an agenda with introductions, overviews of the Choice Neighborhoods program and project background, roles and responsibilities of community leaders, and a multi-day training program. The training will develop community leaders to provide input into the planning process through community surveys, conversations, and presentations at public meetings. It will also have the first group of leaders help identify and train additional community leaders to lead neighborhood improvement projects.
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1. Union Hill Neighborhood
Revitalization Initiative
City of Worcester, MA
Worcester City Hall
455 Main Street, 4th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608
Telephone: 508-799-1400 Fax: 508-799-1406
Email: development@worcesterma.gov1
2. Project Overview & Background
Presenter:
• Gregory Baker, Director of Neighborhood Development Division,
City of Worcester Executive Office of Economic Development
Union Hill Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative
4. The Area: Census Tract 7324
The Union Hill
Neighborhood roughly
refers to the area bound
by Vernon Hill, Winthrop
Street, Providence Street,
Harrison Street, and
Kelley Square. This area
falls within U.S. Census
Tract 7324.
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5. Union Hill Neighborhood
Statistics at Project Start
*2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Census Tract Demographics*
• Population: 6,645
• Median age: 29.8
• Unemployment rate ages 20-64 (22.1%)
• Median household income: $30,596 (City: $45,846)
• Median family income: $29,398 (City: $55,927)
• Persons in poverty (Past 12 months): 2,000 (30.1%)
School Statistics*
• Grafton Street Elementary School
– Low income students: 90.8%
– Students with free lunch: 85.5%
– Students with reduced lunch: 5.3%
• Union Hill Elementary School
– Low income students: 97.1%
– Students with free lunch: 95.8%
– Students with reduced lunch: 1.3%
• Worcester East Middle School
– Low income students: 89.9%
– Students with free lunch: 82.0%
– Students with reduced lunch: 8.0%
• North High School
– Low income students: 84.7%
– Students with free lunch: 79.0%
– Students with reduced lunch: 5.7%
– Graduation rate (2012): 57.3%
•Population 25 and over without a high school
diploma: 1,055 (27.1%)
* Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education, 2012-2013 Enrollment Figures
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6. Union Hill Neighborhood
Statistics at Project Start
Housing Statistics*
• Housing units: 2,603
• Occupied housing units: 2,275
• Owner occupied units: 697
• Renter occupied units: 1,578
• Median house value: $237,100
• Median gross rent: $1,089
• Houses built prior to 1939: 1,832 (70%)
Neighborhood Statistics
• Code Violations*
– Accumulation of trash: 225
– Illegal dumping: 57
• Public Safety*
– Total police incidences: 2,142
– Total of offenses: 2,415
– Ambulance calls: 307
– A&B’s (Assault & Battery): 58
– B&E’s (Breaking & Entering): 56
– Disorderly person’s: 150
– Domestic disputes: 147
* (Between Jan 1, 2012 - Jan 17, 2013)
*2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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7. Build on Existing Strengths and Place
• Use natural topography & views of downtown to market new and improved housing
• Diversify ownership and rental demographic
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8. Build on Existing Strengths and Place
• Proximity and access to Canal District
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9. Build on Existing Strengths and Place
• Canal District’s recent investments and amenities
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10. Creating Place & Community Pride:
Harrison St. Gateway Opportunity
Views from Harrison St. in Canal District
Looking into Union Hill Neighborhood
(Opportunities for Gateway Public Art)
• Create noticeable gateway(s)-
landscaping, monuments, or public art
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11. Model Block Program:
Harrison St. & Providence St. Commercial Node
• Build off this natural intersection to create a distinct space with pedestrian amenities and
improved streetscape and eventual small-scale neighborhood commercial mix use
• Can the building on the right have a mural placed on it with community input/support or have
the blank brick façade activated?
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12. Model Block Program:
Harrison St. Neighborhood Commercial Node
• Create a distinct space with pedestrian amenities and improved streetscape
• Promote neighborhood commercial scaled development
12
13. Model Block Program:
Harrison St. & Providence St. Commercial Node
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• Explore potential mural concepts
• Make it community based to stop
tagging and instill pride and ownership
14. Stimulate Public Art & Community Pride
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• Start early with accessible “wins” for community based public art
• Mural project with Union Hill Elementary School & Worcester Academy Art Departments
15. Neighborhood Development
Strategies
1. Focused Sub-Area Investment
• Incremental, focused approach to revitalization
• “Model Block” Program
• Leverage existing investments and resources
• Stimulate private 3rd party investment
• Build off proximity to recent investments in Canal District and views of downtown
• Create an attractive/noticeable gateway into the community
2. Focus on Key Interventions & Coordination:
• Public safety
• Housing improvement and development
• Remediation of littered or underutilized land
• Repair and enhancement of streets and sidewalks
• Community building and involvement
• Create a smaller cabinet/department group to move all the above forward
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16. Neighborhood Development
Strategies
3. Engage Partners to Make a Better, Lasting Impact
• Engage key stakeholders and institutions
• Build productive and positive relations with existing homeowners and residents
• Work with the local Community Development Corporation (CDC)
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17. Sub Area 1
Sub Area 2
Assess Existing Conditions & Prioritize
18. Assess Existing Conditions & Prioritize
Sub Area 1
Sub Area 2
Public Infrastructure
Street Lights
Street Lights
(Obstructing Overgrowth)
Poor Street Condition
19. Repair and Maintain
Public Infrastructure
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• Conducted comprehensive survey of existing conditions
• Examples of poor sidewalks, streets, potholes, overgrowth on lights and utilities, eroded ADA
curb cuts, etc. in Union Hill
20. Sub Area 1
Sub Area 2
Housing Exterior Condition
Vacant
Below Avg
Average
Above Average
Assess Existing Conditions & Prioritize
21. Quarter mile radius from Oak Hill CDC City Wide
Multi-family listings: 18
Average living area/square feet: 3,514.56
Average list $: $157,467
Average list $/square feet: $47
Average days on market: 95.50
Average sales $: $148,228
Average sales $/square feet: $45
Multi-family listings: 300
Average living area/square feet:3,284.53
Average list $: $167,317
Average list $/square feet: $54
Average days on market: 87.60
Average sales $: $161,476
Average sales $/square feet: $52
Union Hill Neighborhood
Housing Market Analysis Snapshot at Project Start
6-15-12 through 6-25-13 (1 Year)
22. Housing Redevelopment & Strategies
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• Tap into existing programs:
• Lead abatement
• Receivership
• HOME
• CDBG
• Concentrated Code Enforcement- “Neighborhood Sweeps”
• Develop “new” strategies and learn from other communities:
• Look to Worcester Academy’s revolving loan fund and/or
establish new ones
• Explore modular housing options
• Change existing codes, zoning, policy to be creative / effective
• Develop new funding sources and lenders
• Learn from Boston’s “3D” or similar programs
• Look to Mass Housing’s mortgage products
23. Interdepartmental Coordination Proposed Actions
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• Police Department:
• Implement foot patrols
• Implement community engagement tactics and attend and report out at
neighborhood watch meetings
• Convene a summer “crime summit”
• Begin tracking key indicators and relate results
• Inspectional Services and Fire Department:
• Conduct Fire Code Inspection Sweeps (Along with Inspectional Services)
• Conduct Fire Prevention Education Presentations (Union Hill Elementary and
Worcester East Middle)
• Conduct Fire Prevention Outreach/Mailings to Union Hill Residents
• Conduct Inspections of Target Properties
24. Interdepartmental Coordination Proposed Actions
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• Public Works and Parks:
• Fill Potholes
• Re-Paint Fire Hydrants
• Re-Paint Crosswalks on major intersections
• Repave streets
• Implement new or fix existing ADA compliant curb cuts
• Cut Overgrowth Vegetation on Sidewalks
• Cut Overgrowth Vegetation Around Street Lights
• Conduct concentrated illegal dumping pick up and prevention efforts
• Determine feasibility of larger scale streetscape improvements in conjunction
with Economic Development
25. Interdepartmental Coordination Proposed Actions
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• Economic Development:
• Develop housing strategies:
• Support existing owners in improving their properties
• Bring in new, responsible homeowners
• Revitalize and encourage infill development where appropriate
• Reach out to partners such as Worcester Academy and develop
complementary revitalization / redevelopment strategies
• Coordinate with Worcester Business Redevelopment Corporation on an Action
Plan
• Implement applicable and feasible business assistance programs such as
façade improvement or loans
• Identify and program funds for efforts such as YR 39 and YR 40 CDBG,
Neighborhood Stabilization Opportunity Funds
• Coordinate key aspects of housing, inspectional services, and streetscape
improvements and interventions
26. Union Hill Investments Completed or Programmed
Public Health & Safety: $909,220
• WPD Community Policing District enacted in 2013
• Crime Surveillance Technology: Shot Spotter implemented and Security Cameras planned
• Comprehensive Health Impact Assessment completed
• School Health Partnerships: community gardens, playground joint use agreements, “Safe Routes
to School” and walkability audits underway, initiatives for education on access to healthy foods
Total Investments Completed, Underway or Programmed: $ 3.8 Million
Housing & Code Enforcement: $1,273,612
• 9 owner-occupied homes on Providence & Harrison to receive CDBG funded rehabs in 2015
• 5 new units of housing (rental and condo) on Arlington & Aetna Streets planned
• 13 housing units receiving Worcester Energy Retrofit Rebates
• 995 housing units received code inspections through 6 “Neighborhood Sweeps” since 2013
Streets & Sidewalks: $1,660,000
• Harrison and Providence Streets planned for Spring 2015: repaving, new and enhanced sidewalks,
street trees, enhanced crosswalks, and curb extensions
• Aetna Street planned for Spring 2015: repaving, new sidewalks, possible new sidewalk on south side
and retaining wall
• Additional 1- 2 streets projects to be determined for Spring to Fall 2015
• Additional funds reserved for further street enhancements over 2 year period
City Investment & Actions Overview 2013 - 2014
27. Next Steps and Lessons Learned
Advice & “Lessons Learned”
• Ensure you have support and “champions” for initiative at all levels
• The Union Hill effort is strongly supported by the Mayor and City Manager
• Involve the community early and often
• You cannot coordinate enough
• Celebrate wins wherever possible
• Be careful not to raise expectations too high
Next Steps
• Begin partnerships that stimulate larger, private investment
• Work with landlords and “investor owners” in neighborhood
• Explore transferability of model to other areas and neighborhoods
• Begin changing dated policies and regulations to stimulate and promote
development and redevelopment
28. Union Hill Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy
Streetscape Improvements
Presenter:
• Stephen Rolle, PE, Asst. Chief Development Officer for Planning & Regulatory Services,
City of Worcester Executive Office of Economic Development
29. Why Incorporate Streetscape Improvements?
• Improve aesthetics and quality of the public realm
• Demonstrate that the community is invested in the neighborhood
• Improve attractiveness of neighborhood
• Establish a physical environment that supports healthier living
• Increase quality and condition of pedestrian facilities
• Incorporate pedestrian safety enhancements
• Reduce speeding
30. Roles & Responsibilities
• Executive Office of Economic
Development
• Concept development and
conceptual design
• Neighborhood and institutional
coordination
• Department of Public Works
and Parks
• Final design
• Construction
31. Challenges Faced
• Short timeframe for concept development
• Design challenges
• Neighborhood concerns regarding parking impacts
• Lack of familiarity with traffic calming and pedestrian
environment improvements
• Traffic management during construction
32. Project Elements
• Replace existing sidewalks with concrete sidewalks
• Uniform design elements incorporated throughout
• Brick banding
• Enhanced crosswalks
• Curb extensions
• Formalize curb cuts, on-street parking
• Street trees
33. Providence Street
Before
• Poor sidewalk conditions with
mix of materials
• Not ADA compliant
• Poor crosswalk visibility
• Poor pavement condition
• Wide intersection
34. Providence Street
After
• New concrete sidewalks
• ADA compliant
• New pavement surface
• Curb extension (far side of
intersection)
• Crosswalks (not yet striped in
photo)
35. Providence Street
Before
• Sidewalk at different grade
than street
• Sidewalk in poor condition
• Not ADA compliant
• Poor crosswalk visibility
• Wide crossing on Providence
Street
• Landscape strip asphalted
over.
36. Providence Street
After
• Sidewalk at grade with street
• New concrete sidewalks
• ADA compliant
• Good crosswalk visibility
• Curb extension reduces width
of Providence Street crossing
• Landscape strip replaced with
tree wells
38. Providence Street
After
• New concrete sidewalks
• ADA compliant
• Curb extension (far side of
intersection)
• Narrow landscape strip
replaced with street tree wells
43. Harrison Street
Before
• Poor sidewalk conditions with
mix of materials
• Not ADA compliant
• Poor crosswalk visibility
• Poor pavement condition
• Wide intersection
44. Harrison Street
After
• New concrete sidewalks
• ADA compliant
• New pavement surface
• Curb extension (far side of
intersection)
• Crosswalks (not yet striped in
photo)
45. Union Hill Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy
Concentrated Code Enforcement
Presenter:
• Amanda Wilson, Director of Housing and Health Inspections Division
City of Worcester Department of Inspectional Services
46. Concentrated Code Enforcement
City of Worcester Department of Inspectional Services
• “Neighborhood Sweeps”
Teams with a Housing Inspector, Police Officer, Fire
Prevention, Lead Inspector
Objective- concentrated, door-to-door, floor to floor
inspections
Engage the residents and homeowners
50. Union Hill Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy
Housing Development
Presenters:
• Jim Brooks, Healthy Homes Program Manager, Housing Development Division
City of Worcester Executive Office of Economic Development
• Kristina Kilday, Architect, Office of the City Architect
City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks
51. Housing
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Housing Assistance Priorities
Using HUD funding to address Housing Priorities
Code/Safety/Health vs. Aesthetics/Historic
Slum & Blight Designation vs. Low/Mod Benefit
Model Block Approach
1. Community Meeting for Owner Occupied Residents
60-70 People in attendance
35 Pre Applications
2. Housing Quality Survey of 35 Pre-Applications
3. Each properties priorities based upon HQS and HHRS including dollar values
52. Housing
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Typical Project Profile
Property Value $190,000
Amount Owed $208,000
Median Income
Average Building Age
Average Funding Amount
Top Issues included in Rehabilitation
1. Heating Systems
2. Roofs
3. Porches
4. Siding
5. Fencing
53. Housing
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Funding Sources
Community Development Block Grant
1. Slum & Blight Designated area
a. Code Issues
b. Mass Chapter 139
2. Low/Moderate Income Benefit
a. More Flexible
b. Hard to get tenants cooperation
64. Housing
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Next Steps
1. Continue Owner Occupied Rehab in Subarea 1
(4 projects in development)
2. Start Owner Occupied Rehab into Subarea 2
3. Develop a non-owner occupied rehab program for Subarea 1
65. Union Hill Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy
Residential Design Guidelines
Presenter:
• Hoamy Tran, Planning Analyst,
Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC)
66. CMRPC Role and Process
• RPA for City of Worcester and 39 surrounding communities in Central Mass
• District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) Funding 2015
• Site visit to Union Hill and neighborhoods with similar layout patterns including
Main South in Worcester
• Community outreach and meetings with Project Committee and others for input
o Sally Zimmerman, Historic New England
o Doug Quattrochi, Worcester Property Owners Association (WPOA)
o Nader Djafari, MaxMia Properties, LLC
o Frank Callahan, Worcester Academy
• Research existing design guidelines, models, and best practices
67. Historical Context
Providence St. Historic District
Dexter Hall, Worcester Academy
A synagogue converted to
apartments, formerly the
Shaarai Torah Synagogue East
• Union Hill neighborhood platted out in 1836
• Worcester Academy
• George Crompton, Crompton Loom Works
• Industrial Revolution
• Building Codes
71. Design Guidelines: Overview
• 10 Design Elements
• Foundation
• Siding
• Roofs
• Windows and Doors
• Front Steps
• Porches
• Fences
• Retaining Walls
• Landscaping
• “Other Elements” i.e. satellite dishes, mailboxes, external wiring
• Discouraged vs. Preferred Characteristics, Materials, Styles, etc.
• Definitions
• Key features
• Illustrations and graphics
72. Design Elements
Foundation
• Stone, concrete, or brick; basement or
crawlspace; and foot piers with diamond
or square lattice skirting
• Painted brick and cinderblock
Siding
• Clapboard , cedar shingles, banded
siding, and transitional strips
• Asphalt, stucco, vertical siding, wood covered in
impervious material
Roofs
• Decorative cornice, eave, fascia, and
soffit; asphalt, tile, concrete, wood
(cedar), and metal shingles roof
coverings
• Replacing deteriorating slate,
wooden, or tile with asphalt
Windows and Doors
• Column lines and bays; exposed
window trim; recessed doorway,
accent colors
• Screen doors, tinted/bronzed
windows, security bars, and
plastic coverings
73. Design Elements
Front Steps
• Wood, wrought iron handrails,
projecting steps with wide landing
• Vinyl, pre-cast concrete, and unpainted pressure
treated wood; polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) hand railings
Porches
• Open porches, painted cedar, lathe cut
railing; molding and cornice
• Fully enclosed; vinyl, aluminum, or unpainted wood;
missing posts or handrails,
Retaining Walls
• Stone and brick uniform in size, pattern,
color, and shape; flat top surface
• Cinder blocks and precast concrete walls, wood
Fences
• Aluminum metal, painted cedar or
pressure treated lumber, “picket” style
• Stockade/privacy and chain link
74. Design Elements
Landscaping
• Hedgerow, native plants, sustainable
nutrient application, low- impact
development (LID)
• Shrubbery outgrowth, front lawn parking and
pavement, impermeable surface removal
Other Elements
• Limited satellite dishes; screened utility
and mechanical equipment, adequate
conduit system, uniformed multi-family
unit mailboxes
• Satellite dishes and AC units on front façade, exposed
wiring, missing address plaques
75. Design Guidelines: Next Steps
• Project Committee edits/feedback and finalize document
• Hold a community meeting
o Locals, property owners, developers, City officials, etc.
o Discuss and review for public input
• Coordinate with City/Project Committee on Implementation Plan
o Zoning Ordinance
Editor's Notes
Supplemental slide-remove if necessary.
Section subject to change depending on JBrook’s housing profile – should be consistent
Section subject to change depending on JBrook’s housing profile – should be consistent
Section subject to change depending on JBrook’s housing profile – should be consistent