This power point presentation summarizes the project I assisted with completing during my workshop class at UIUC.

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

2. Arial Map

3. Zoning and Land Uses

4. Past Zoning 1986 Zoning 1950 Zoning

5. Existing Zoning

6. Existing Land Uses

7. Existing Conditions

8. Sewer and Drainage Most 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.)

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

11. Electricity lines are above ground.

13. Road Conditions and Lighting

14. Parking Many 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. Transportation Trains: 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.

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

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

38. Weaknesses

39. Opportunities

40. Threats

41. Major Issues Poor Infrastructure Underutilized Land Vacant Buildings Absentee Owners Poor Connectivity Lack of Green Space Parking

42. Vision Statement The First St. Corridor is a vital link between downtown Champaign and Campustown. In addition, its proximity to the Illini Terminal and local bus routes, attracts traffic through the area providing it with a high potential for growth. By promoting new mixed use development that is compatible to the surrounding land uses and improving the overall infrastructure of the study area, we hope to capitalize on the proximity to growing developments and to draw attention to the area.

43. Goals

44. Goals Complete Streets Encourage New Investment Attract New Development Create Dynamic Business Environment Insist on Design Quality Enhance Public Facilities Promote Connectivity

45. Land Use Alternatives

46. Alternative 1 Zone area in promotion of Land Use Districts Eliminate vacant and underutilized land through registration tax Improve infrastructure to facilitate these uses

48. Alternative 2 Infrastructure improvements concentrated on First and Logan Streets – complete streets Leave current zoning Promote a business association to prevent incompatible new developments in corridor

49. Recommended Alternative Mix of two alternatives 1 - Division of the area into several districts and taxation of underutilized land 2 - Improve basic infrastructure in order to provide for new developments and zoning, beginning with First and Logan as described in alternative 2.

50. Implementation Strategies

51. Phase 1 – North First Street Wider sidewalks Landscaping Overall Beautification Trash screens Newer/More Attractive Lighting Estimated Design Cost: $376,423.69 Estimated Construction Cost: $2,016,172.34

52. Phase 2 – South First Street Estimated Design Cost: $585,035.67 Estimated Construction Cost: $3,133,524.14

53. Phase 3 – Logan Street Bridge Improvements Public Art Pavement markings - center turn lane Reconfigure intersection with First St. Estimated Design Cost: $1,271,966.68 Estimated Construction Cost: $3,558,040.00

54. Phase 4 – Sub-Streets More street lighting Curbing and gutters Additional stop signs on Marshall, Willow, and Bailey Streets. Proper traffic markings Estimated Design Cost: $3,360,062.11 Estimated Construction Cost: $17,995,980.59

55. Funding Strategies Extension East University Ave. TIF District – Business Improvement District Service Area Assessments

56. The End – Questions?