The document outlines a detailed analysis of the First Street Corridor in Champaign, highlighting its zoning, existing conditions, transportation options, and public safety issues. It identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) related to the area, proposing a vision for growth through new mixed-use developments and infrastructure improvements. Recommended strategies include phased enhancements for streets and landscaping along with funding strategies to encourage revitalization of underutilized land.

1. First Street CorridorMike Rizzitiello, Jen Weizeorick, Dennis Latto, Sal Villardita, Ed Lelo, and Bobby Higgins

2. Arial Map

3. Zoning and Land Uses

4. Past Zoning1986 Zoning1950 Zoning

5. Existing Zoning

6. Existing Land Uses

7. Existing Conditions

8. Sewer and DrainageMost city streets in area have storm sewer. Some streets like sections of Marshall, Willow, Bailey, and Water lack proper drainage.BoneyardCreek and Healey Street Detention Basin are where the majority of surface storm water is drained.Springfield Ave and Logan Street viaducts flood frequently.Adequate sanitary sewer serves area. (located in middle of most city streets.)

9. UtilitiesFourteen Fire Hydrants in the study area.

10. Natural Energy and Electricity Provider is AmerenIP. Most gas mains located on west side of the street.

11. Electricity lines are above ground.

12. Public water supply is operated by a private company: Illinois American Water. Most mains are on east side of street. Building ConditionsManually walked every street in the area and recorded a numerical point value for each building.1=Perfect Condition2=Good Condition3 = Fair Condition4 = Poor Condition5 = Very Poor Condition.

13. Road Conditions and Lighting

14. ParkingMany parking options:Metered Parking: along University Ave, portions of Locust St. and Chester St, and some on the east side of Second St.2-Hour Parking: exist along White St.Free Parking: exists along all thoroughfares south of Logan and west of First St.Lots: metered parking lot owned by the city on southwest corner of Second and University Ave. Large leased lot owned by the CU Metro Transit District locate on the west side of Water St. at Baily

15. Parking Standards

16. TransportationTrains: two railroad tracks border the western boundary of site. Bicycling: routes along Logan and White St. as well as the full extent of First St. through this corridor. Buses: many bus routes service the area due to the areas proximity to the Illinois Terminal.Vehicular: First St. and University Ave. handles the majority of traffic in the.

18. Crime/Public SafetyArea led by Lt. Brad Yohnka.

19. Crime has decreased in past few years.

20. Corridor is directly south of police department.

21. Local businesses main concern is vandalism on buildings.

22. Most crime occurs on western section near railroad tracks.

23. Lack of lighting

24. Vacant/Storage lotsDisplayed graph covers University to Springfield and Neil to Fourth.

25. TIF Districts

26. Issues

27. Issues and Forces MapPurple arrows represent forces

28. West-People wanting to live close to downtown

29. East-Boneyard completion may result in demand

30. North-Proximity to I-74 allows for First St connection

31. Green grid lines show underutilized land

32. Abandoned buildings along western half

33. Murphy’s Deli

34. Bold green lines along First Street represent poor streetscape

35. Lighting

36. Walkway condition

37. Brown grid lines display vacant landStrengths

38. Weaknesses

39. Opportunities