This is the final presentation given on October 4, at 5:30pm in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Keyserling gave an introduction, followed by Demetri Baches. Craig Lewis presented the work produced at the charrette, which went from Sept. 27-Oct. 4.
This is the final presentation given on October 4, at 5:30pm in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Keyserling gave an introduction, followed by Demetri Baches. Craig Lewis presented the work produced at the charrette, which went from Sept. 27-Oct. 4.
Brian Canin, President of Canin Associates, discusses ongoing research into a model for Transit Ready Design based in Central Florida including Restoration, a major development project that is expected to include a project funded streetcar line.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation instituted a “Complete Streets” policy in 2009, joining a handful of other states that have adopted policies to plan, design and build state roads that are accessible to all users, not just cars. More than a dozen New Jersey local governments have followed suit, implementing policies that apply to local roads and streets. The city of Hoboken has been an early leader, becoming one of the first municipalities on the East Coast with a public bike repair facility and has doubled the number of bike racks near transit and striped its first “buffered” bike lane. Jersey City also has a Complete Streets policy and the city’s Route 440 boulevard project may serve as a valuable case study in renovating state highway corridors. Complete Streets policies have multiple benefits and have recently been identified as an obesity prevention tool by Shaping New Jersey and the New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids.
As communities turn from sprawl and work to retrofit existing districts and corridors, misfits between street and land use types often compromise livability, sustainability, and economic development. We’ll look at how some cities have responded by designing streets that go beyond the conventional arterial-collector-local street classification system and have implemented innovative streets with flexible spaces and uses - often overlapping the single-use functions of typical street "zoning." Presentation delivered at CNU 17, Denver, CO on June 12, 2009.
Brian Canin, President of Canin Associates, discusses ongoing research into a model for Transit Ready Design based in Central Florida including Restoration, a major development project that is expected to include a project funded streetcar line.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation instituted a “Complete Streets” policy in 2009, joining a handful of other states that have adopted policies to plan, design and build state roads that are accessible to all users, not just cars. More than a dozen New Jersey local governments have followed suit, implementing policies that apply to local roads and streets. The city of Hoboken has been an early leader, becoming one of the first municipalities on the East Coast with a public bike repair facility and has doubled the number of bike racks near transit and striped its first “buffered” bike lane. Jersey City also has a Complete Streets policy and the city’s Route 440 boulevard project may serve as a valuable case study in renovating state highway corridors. Complete Streets policies have multiple benefits and have recently been identified as an obesity prevention tool by Shaping New Jersey and the New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids.
As communities turn from sprawl and work to retrofit existing districts and corridors, misfits between street and land use types often compromise livability, sustainability, and economic development. We’ll look at how some cities have responded by designing streets that go beyond the conventional arterial-collector-local street classification system and have implemented innovative streets with flexible spaces and uses - often overlapping the single-use functions of typical street "zoning." Presentation delivered at CNU 17, Denver, CO on June 12, 2009.
The City of Toronto is studying a series of transportation projects, initiatives and polices to support the vision of the recently completed Highland Creek Village Area Study and re-development of the Highland Creek Village area. The mobility needs of local residents, employees, businesses and all road users will be considered.
Reconsider North Cowichan RCMP detachment 2020Hajo Meijer
I created this presentation for a study assignment. North Cowichan is planning to build a new RCMP facility on the edge of town on a site that is currently a farm field. I believe this is a mistake as the Cowichan Valley is already being spoiled by (sub)urban sprawl. IMO it should be planned within the existing build-up area of Duncan. Sadly, with the current situation around Covid, council is not accepting delegations, so I'm hoping to bring some awareness to the issue in this way.
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
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Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
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This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
5. Urban
• This land use designation is generally for areas that should have a very
intense level of development activities. These areas will tend to consist of
townhomes, duplexes, and high-density apartments. General commercial and
office uses, business parks, and vertical mixed-use may also be permitted
within growth and redevelopment areas.
6. Eastgate Neighborhood Plan – adopted June 2011
• Plan states:
• “….access to Lincoln is to be restricted”
• incorporates single-family along Lincoln Ave with a rear alley pattern”
• incorporates multi-family and/or commercial behind the single-family
uses
• Wellesley & Vassar Courts should be looped and provide additional points
of access for this property
• Incorporate a hike/bike trail
• This property should utilize a PDD for zoning
8. Neighborhood Planning Process
• College Station Neighborhood Planning process does NOT include conducting
a TIA when created
• Rezonings are the logical next step after the adoption of any land use plan
• Rezonings are required to perform TIA’s in an effort to see the impacts of the
land use plan recommendations
9. Changed Conditions since Eastgate Plan
adoption
• Importance of the public way connection
• Block Length Ordinance adoption – Sept 2013
• Commercial Preservation Report – Feb 2017
• TIA Results – Aug 2017
10. Importance of Public Way Connection
1. Viability of commercial development
2. Lack of Visibility from University Drive - lot depth
3. National retailers have looked at this property and are willing to live with lack of
visibility IF access to Lincoln is granted
4. Feeds commercial traffic to major collector (Lincoln) rather than residential streets
5. Without connection – only multi-family is viable on this rear 6 acres
6. Retailers/restaurants live and die by visibility and access
7. Examples
• Home Depot – multi-family behind
• Post Oak Square – Grandy’s & hilltop
• Buffalo Wild Wings – hotel
8. Connectivity between thoroughfares (block length)
11. Changed Conditions since Eastgate Plan
adoption
• Importance of the public way connection
• Block Length Ordinance adoption – Sept 2013
• Commercial Preservation Report – Feb 2017
• TIA Results – Aug 2017
12. Block Length
• In order to provide a public
street network that is
complimentary to the
Thoroughfare Plan and that
ensures uniform access and
circulation, block length shall
not exceed nine hundred
(900) feet in Suburban
Commercial and General
Commercial designations.
16. Mitigation Efforts
• Cul-de-sac at Ashburn Avenue
• Emergency access gate across Ashburn Avenue
• Raised median on Lincoln Avenue
• Is it necessary?
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17. Changed Conditions since Eastgate Plan
adoption
• Importance of the public way connection
• Block Length Ordinance adoption – Sept 2013
• Commercial Preservation Report – Feb 2017
• TIA Results – Aug 2017
19. Commercial Preservation
University Town Center
• Property is 7 ½ acres located to the south of the existing
University Town Center development.
• Recommendation: Pursue City-initiated rezoning, in
coordination with the property owner, to preserve the area for
future commercial activities in lieu of multi-family development.
The Eastgate Neighborhood Plan recommends use of a PDD
Planned Development District for rezoning.
• Priority: First Phase. Staff will work with the property owner to
complete a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and to develop a
PDD Planned Development District zoning to address
development concerns and constraints cited in the Eastgate
Neighborhood Plan.
• Size: 7 1/2 acres (some portion should remain zoned for single-
family or townhome development)
• Property owner: Sahara Realty Group, Ltd (David Scarmardo)
• Future Land Use & Character designation: Urban and General
Suburban
• Other Studies: Eastgate Neighborhood Plan describes the access
to Lincoln Avenue as restricted and the land use adjacent to
Lincoln as future single-family
• Existing zoning: GS General Suburban
• Entitlements: None
• Existing development: Vacant
20. Retail Sales & HOT Tax Value
• Current University Town Center = $1.1million/year in tax revenue
• Future University Town Center + 7 acres - projected $1.5 million/year
in tax revenue
• Total Retail Sales & HOT Tax Value = $2.6 million/year
• Is it necessary?
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21. Changed Conditions since Eastgate Plan
adoption
• Importance of the public way connection
• Block Length Ordinance adoption – Sept 2013
• Commercial Preservation Report – Feb 2017
• TIA Results – Aug 2017
22. Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Existing
Conditions
• Lincoln Ave
• 5,500 vehicles per
day
• Major Collector
type volumes
• Ashburn Ave, less than
350 vph
• Primarily
residential traffic
23. TIA Information
• Study required for request anticipated to generate 150 vehicle trips
per peak hour
• Site generates 223 AM trips and 195 PM trips
• Restaurant anticipated to generate around 65% of trips
Land Use Intensity /
Description Units
Townhouse 10 Dwelling Units
Hotel 100 Rooms
General Office 10,000 Square Feet
Shopping Center 15,000 Square Feet
High-Turnover Restaurant 25,000 Square Feet
24. TIA Global Trip Distribution
• Non-residential traffic
concentrated along
University Dr
• Munson provides
connectivity to Lincoln
Ave and Harvey Rd
• Little traffic along
Ashburn Ave
10%Texas
12% South
78% University
25. Scenarios Considered
1. Existing + Background Traffic
2. Original Study
3. Public Way Extension to Wellesley & Vassar Court
4. No Public Way Extension
27. Calculating Link Volume Difference
Scenario
Build Out
Volumes
Existing +
Background
Volumes
Link Volume
Difference
28. Study Area – Original TIA Link Volumes
Difference
29. Study Area – Public Way Extension to V&W
Court Link Volumes Difference
30. Study Area – No Public Way Extension Link
Volumes Difference
31. TIA Recommendations
• Connection between University Dr and Lincoln Ave provides:
• Site access to UTC
• Connectivity to the surrounding area
• Two southbound exiting lanes at the site access proposed along
Lincoln Ave
• Driveways to be laid out along Public Way extension be constructed to
lineup with W&V to the west
• Acceptable LOS = LOS D
• LOS C or better projected through Build Out
32. Scenario Traffic Impacts
Ashburn Munson W&V
Original Study –
Public Way
Extension to
Lincoln & W&V
AM Peak = +5
PM Peak = +4
AM Peak = +22
PM Peak = +20
AM Peak = +0
PM Peak = +0
Public Way
Extension to
W&V Only
AM Peak = +0
PM Peak = +0
AM Peak = +17
PM Peak = +16
AM Peak = +58
PM Peak = +52
No Public Way
Extension
AM Peak = +0
PM Peak = +0
AM Peak = +18
PM Peak = +14
AM Peak = +0
PM Peak = +0
33. Public Way Connection - yes or no?
• National retailers are not interested with no Lincoln connection
• Rear property will only develop as multi-family without connection
• Loss of approx. $1.5 million/year in tax revenue
• Council unanimously recommended and directed staff to pursue
Commercial Preservation of this lot
• Developer has relied upon Council direction in February 2017 for staff to
pursue Comp Plan amendment to remove restriction in Eastgate
Neighborhood Plan and pursue a PDD rezoning
• TIA results – no difference on Ashburn/Munson between connection vs no
connection
• Is it necessary?
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