Da Vinci Collaborative - Project Overview
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The Da Vinci Collaborative presented findings, plans and proposals to the Dayton City Commission on June 4, 2014. As a partner in the DaVinci Collaborative, the City has been working with other organizations including CityWide to lay out a comprehensive community development plan to improve the Old North Dayton and McCook Field neighborhoods.
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Da Vinci Collaborative - Project Overview
- 1. City Commission Work Session June 4, 2014
- 2. CityWide engaged in 2012 to lead comprehensive community development effort. Target Geography: Old North Dayton and McCook Field neighborhoods and the business community around it. Governance: the DaVinci Investors: Led by Dayton Children’s City of Dayton Greater Old North Dayton Business Association The Salvation Army KROC Center CityWide Advisors: St. Mary CDC, UD Fitz Center Goal: Develop a neighborhood revitalization plan which leverages community assets, maximizes investment and builds value for all. Structure Da Vinci 2
- 3. An asset and place-based approach for guiding and leveraging investment to maximize impact and build value………… sometimes described as: Green and Gold – A Framework for nurturing and growing Dayton’s assets while guiding the greening of the new smaller Dayton. 3 Context: The Dayton Approach
- 4. C i t y O f D a y t o n M a p o f A s s e t – B a s e d, L i n k e d D e v e l o p m e n t a n d C o m m u n i t y C o l l a b o r a t i v e O p e r a t i o n s a n d O p p o r t u n i t i e s - - 2 0 0 1 – 2 0 1 2 The Dayton Approach Mapping Green and Gold A New Kind of Map More than $3.6B invested in strategic, place-based collaborative investments in Dayton from 2001-2013
- 5. Da Vinci Geography I-75 Route 4 McCook Field Old North Dayton Residential Area Jobs and Business Crescent Great Miami River Mad River Recreational 5
- 6. Discovery – Crisis of Confidence 10,000 Jobs $900M in Annual Sales 200+ Businesses $400M+ Invested since 2001 – all sectors More than 200 homes largely renovated by immigrant/refugee investments Significant decrease in crime over last decade $34M+ Committed in public infrastructure projects over the next 4 to 5 Years Strong Partners: DC, KROC, OLR, KISER, GONDBA Strategy: Build on Assets/Leverage Investments & Build Value 6
- 7. Corridors – Challenging Image Navigation Blight Housing Support to existing homeowners Targeted demolition Community Organizing Fund Development Public Amenity Additions DaVinci Children’s Garden RTA Bus Shelters 7 Initial Focus
- 8. DaVinci Transportation Strategy Reimaging/Design Valley Street Wayfinding/Navigation/Branding DaVinci Children’s Garden DIY Paint Program Community Organizing/Business Outreach 2014 Project Objectives 8
- 9. Transportation Strategy model is Greater Rubicon Park Transportation Strategy: Aligning & linking economic development with transportation improvements to retain & grow job base. Reimaging of primary corridors. 5 to 10 year horizon. Strategy Leverage infrastructure funding committed: $34M+ Identify federal & state fund sources for roadway improvements & deadlines. Reviewed award criteria and competitiveness. Transportation Strategy presented to community groups & received unanimous support. City Plan Board Approval May 20. City Commission will review: June 18th. Summer applications to write: Valley Street Troy 9 DaVinci Transportation Strategy
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- 11. Received Dayton Foundation Grant for planning Vivian Llambi and Associates Community Meetings Preliminary Design Complete for Valley Enhance & complete the Valley Street Greenway Identifying and aligning resources for Valley Street improvements Initial Design Concepts for DaVinci Children’s Garden – public amenity along Valley Valley Street 11
- 12. DaVinci Children’s Garden - Where Kids Explore, Play and Learn 12 Goal: Add public amenity to Community Development Area
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- 14. New Shelters RTA Grant awarded Fun Design Larger structures Include 3 walls for shelter from inclement weather Larger benches to accommodate more people
- 15. Navigational Challenges First issue brought up by Business Community Irregular street pattern through geography Poor way-finding signage Condition & image of major corridors Closure of Keowee Street exit/I-75 increased problem Lack of identity/brand “Where am I?”, “How do I get there?” & “How do I know when I am there?” 15
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- 17. Proposed Solution: Way-finding Work with the Navigational Loop envisioned using Valley, Stanley & Keowee Streets. Other Key Streets: Leo, Webster, Troy. Way-finding Have consistent, visible signage that will increase access to existing business for customers, visitors, & employees. Provide an opportunity for marketing/branding of the entire community – improve the community confidence quotient. 17
- 18. 18 Community Organizing Meetings with existing groups and leaders Outreach to new residents Participate in activities Formal presentations Block work Community Events
- 19. DIY Paint Program - Sherwin-Williams Partner - House Painting 101 - Community Outreach - April - May - Implementation - June – Oct. - 20+ Applications in Process 19