Mystic Valley Parkway Green Line
  Community Visioning Process

        Public Meeting #3

           May 17, 2011
                               1
Process Map

                                 Tonight’s Meeting




    Issue        Community            Community                Community        Draft
Identification    Concerns           Opportunities               Vision    Recommendations




                              Continuous Public Involvement


                             Continuous Stakeholder Outreach




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Mystic Valley Parkway Green Line - Community Visioning Process




Transit Oriented Development
                May 17, 2011


              Jennifer Raitt, MAPC



                                                                3
Overview

Presentation Will Cover:
  • What is transit oriented development (TOD)?

  • What land use, zoning and design characteristics
  make TOD successful?

  • What are the economic benefits of TOD?

  • How has housing been successfully integrated into
  TOD?
                                                        4
What is transit oriented development?

What is transit oriented development?
       “A type of community development that includes a mixture of
        housing, office, retail and/or other amenities integrated into
       a walkable neighborhood and is located within a half-mile of
                        quality public transportation.”
                                                       Source: Reconnecting America




Potential benefits of transit oriented development include:
   • Reduced vehicle travel, lower congestion, better air quality
   • Increased access to quality transit and mobility choices
   • Improved access to jobs
   • Creation of walkable communities benefiting public health
                                                                                      5
Why transit oriented development?
Transit oriented development patterns:
Conventional suburban development patterns:




                                                                            http://www.metroplanning.org
  http://www.valleymetro.org
  http://www.theslatinreport.com                                                  http://www.tkharris.com




                                   http://www.lightrailnow.org
                                   http://nuonline.arc.miami.edu                                  6
Scales of transit oriented development
  Transit oriented development can be done at a variety of scales:




                                             Transit Neighborhood




City Center

              Urban Neighborhood
                                                                     7
Land Use, Zoning and Design
TOD and Land Use:
  • Good mix of uses to create vibrant area
  • Mixing uses creates walkable environments
  • Need to have residential to support other uses

TOD and Zoning:
  • Need strong zoning ordinance to regulate development
  • Zoning can help control height, setbacks, density, etc.
  • Couple design review with zoning


TOD and Design:
  • Good design creates inviting spaces
  • Good design enhances existing community character
  • Good design fosters multi-modal access                    8
City Center– Station Landing, Medford




                  T
City Center – Station Landing, Medford

                                                    Residential Uses

     Commercial Uses

                                                   Pedestrian Amenities
                                     Placement of Parking




10
Urban Neighborhood – Carruth, Boston




            T
Urban Neighborhood– Carruth, Boston


Pedestrian Amenities


                                        Existing Residential


                        Existing Commercial




                                                               12
Transit Neighborhood– Newton Centre, Newton




                        50-500 Feet

                        T
Transit Neighborhood– Newton Centre, Newton


      Multi-Modal Connectivity




                                       14
Economic Development
TOD and Economic Benefit:
   • New tax revenue derived from new development
   • Access to rail increases investment interest
   • Access to existing and new employment opportunities
   • Use new transit investment to enhance existing opportunities
TOD and Community Benefit:
   • Creates multi-modal assess for all people
   • Revitalized urban environment, enhance property values
   • Link new development with improved public spaces and public
   resources

TOD and Funding:
   • MassWorks TOD Infrastructure and Housing Program
   • Chapter 40R: Smart Growth Incentive Zoning Program
   • Community Programs
   • TOD Bond Program
   • Commercial Area Transit Node Housing Program
                                                                    15
City Center – Cordovan, Haverhill




    .2 Miles




T
City Center – Cordovan, Haverhill

     Cordovan - Haverhill
        • Adaptive re-use of old factory building
        • Within walking distance to commuter rail station and
        Downtown Haverhill
        • MassHousing made $10.6 million in loans

     Project contains:
         • 146 total housing units, 61 affordable units
         • Project received funding through MassHousing’s Priority
         Development Fund for “transit-oriented” projects
         • Project also received permanent and deferred payment
www.masshousing.org

         loans from MassHousing

                                                                     17
Transit Neighborhood – Station Crossing, Melrose

                 T




                  T
Transit Neighborhood– Station Crossing, Melrose


    Station Crossing – Melrose
       • Redevelopment of abandoned bowling alley
       • Within walking distance to two commuter rail stations and
       Downtown Melrose
       • MassHousing made $9.7 million construction loan


    Project contains:
        • 48 total housing units, for-sale condominiums
        • Five units reserved for affordable housing
        • Project brings housing near commercial hub which generates
https://www.masshousing.com


        added purchasing power and supports local business

                                                                     19
Housing
Housing Development:
   • Adaptive re-use or retrofitting existing buildings
   • Redevelopment of existing buildings
   • Infill development
   • Develop on previously undeveloped land

Types of Housing:
   • Market-rate housing
   • Mixed-income housing
   • Affordable housing

Programs encouraging housing development:
   • 40R/Smart Growth Zoning Incentive Program
   • Community Development Block Grants
   • HOME                                                       20
City Center – The Hayes, Haverhill




    1/10 Mile


T
City Center – The Hayes, Haverhill

The Hayes – Downtown Haverhill
   • Adaptive re-use of a vacant box factory for the shoe industry
   • Part of 53 acre Smart Growth Overlay District in Downtown
   Haverhill


Project contains:
    • 57 total housing units, rental apartments
    • Mix of 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units
    • 52 of 57 units reserved for affordable housing
    • 3,200 square feet of ground floor retail space



                                                               22
Urban Neighborhood – Amory Street, Boston


              T


             1/4 Mile
Urban Neighborhood– Amory Street, Boston


Amory Street Residences – Boston
  • Redevelopment of a vacant parcel in urban neighborhood
  • Close proximity to Jackson Square Orange Line station and
  nearby commercial/recreational uses


Project contains:
    • Two, four and six story components to the building
    • 64 total housing units
    • Mix of townhomes and apartments
    • All 64 units reserved for affordable housing


                                                                24
Transit Neighborhood – Box District, Chelsea



T

       1/3 to 1/2 Mile
Transit Neighborhood – Box District, Chelsea
                  Box Works                             Atlas Lofts
                     • Four-story condo redevelopment
                     • 26 total units, 14 affordable
                     • Affordable at or below 60% AMI

                       • Three-story condo re-use project
                       • 53 total units, 6 affordable
                       • Affordable at or below 50-60% AMI




                                                    • Three-story rental redevelopment
                                                    • 41total units, 41 affordable
                                                    • Affordable at or below 60% AMI
Janus Highlands
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Mystic Valley Parkway Green Line
  Community Visioning Process

       Visual Preference Poll

            May 17, 2011
                                27
Overview
Purpose of the Visual Preference Poll:
  • Help determine community preference for:
     • Built Environment
     • Parking Facilities
     • Public Spaces
     • Pedestrian Environment


  • Information gathered through this poll will be used to
  help MAPC create future scenario options to present at
  Meeting #4.
                                                      28
Overview
What is in a photo?
  • Building styles, height, massing and materials
  • Pedestrian/shopper amenities
  • Lighting
  • Signage and parking
  • Other features

What is not in a photo?
  • Context of the photo, where is the building located?
  • Where the parking is located
  • Connectivity among uses
     • Physical, Landscape, Design
  • Proximity to other buildings or uses
                                                      29
Overview

Instructions for Visual Preference Poll:
   • Photos are grouped by category
   • Respond based on your gut reaction to the photo and
   how appropriate you think it is for the station area

   • Polling:
      • Use keypad polling devices to submit your
      response (Using Numbers 0-9)
      • Each slide has 10 second timer for responses

                                                       30
A Visual Preference Poll
Section 1: Built Environment




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Section 1: Built Environment
       Housing Types



                               32
Residential Development
33



                                     Inappropriate   0
     Woodland
     0   0
     1   1
     2   2
     3   3
     4   4
     5   5                             Somewhat
     6   6
                                      Appropriate    4
     7   7
     8   8
     9   9




                                            Very
                                      Appropriate    9


                                                     10
             0 of 200
Residential Development
34



                                     Inappropriate   0
     Townhouse
     0   0
     1   1
     2   2
     3   3
     4   4
     5   5                             Somewhat
     6   6
                                      Appropriate    4
     7   7
     8   8
     9   9




                                            Very
                                      Appropriate    9


                                                     10
             0 of 200
Residential Development
35



                                      Inappropriate   0
     Single Family
      0   0
      1   1
      2   2
      3   3
      4   4
      5   5                             Somewhat
      6   6
                                       Appropriate    4
      7   7
      8   8
      9   9




                                             Very
                                       Appropriate    9


                                                      10
              0 of 200
Residential Development
36



                                                    Inappropriate   0
                 Brick Apt
             0          0
             1          1
             2          2
             3          3
             4          4
             5          5                             Somewhat
             6          6
                                                     Appropriate    4
             7          7
             8          8
             9          9




                                                           Very
                                                     Appropriate    9


http://www.rseden.org
                                                                    10
                            0 of 200
Residential Development
37



                                                       Inappropriate   0
     Triple Decker
          0        0
          1        1
          2        2
          3        3
          4        4
          5        5                                     Somewhat
          6        6
                                                        Appropriate    4
          7        7
          8        8
          9        9




                                                              Very
                                                        Appropriate    9


                                                                       10
         http://centersandsquares.com            0 of 200
Residential Development
38



                                      Inappropriate   0
         MU Dev.
     0    0
     1    1
     2    2
     3    3
     4    4
     5    5                             Somewhat
     6    6
                                       Appropriate    4
     7    7
     8    8
     9    9




                                             Very
                                       Appropriate    9


                                                      10
              0 of 200
Section 1: Built Environment
Commercial/Office Development



                             39
Commercial/Office Development
40



                                             Inappropriate   0
         Newton 1
     0    0
     1    1
     2    2
     3    3
     4    4
     5    5                                    Somewhat
     6    6
                                              Appropriate    4
     7    7
     8    8
     9    9




                                                    Very
                                              Appropriate    9


                                                             10
              0 of 200
Commercial/Office Development
41



                                                           Inappropriate   0
             Strip Center Brick
             0         0
             1         1
             2         2
             3         3
             4         4
             5         5                                     Somewhat
             6         6
                                                            Appropriate    4
             7         7
             8         8
             9         9




                                                                  Very
                                                            Appropriate    9

 http://www.blueboarconstruction.com
                                                                           10
                           0 of 200
Commercial/Office Development
42



                                             Inappropriate   0
         Station Landing
     0    0
     1    1
     2    2
     3    3
     4    4
     5    5                                    Somewhat
     6    6
                                              Appropriate    4
     7    7
     8    8
     9    9




                                                    Very
                                              Appropriate    9


                                                             10
              0 of 200
Commercial/Office Development
43



                                                               Inappropriate   0
              Single Use Comm
              0         0
              1         1
              2         2
              3         3
              4         4
              5         5                                        Somewhat
              6         6
                                                                Appropriate    4
              7         7
              8         8
              9         9




                                                                      Very
                                                                Appropriate    9


http://cornerstone-constr.com                                                  10
                                0 of 200
Commercial/Office Development
44



                                            Inappropriate   0
     Newton Centre 2
     0   0
     1   1
     2   2
     3   3
     4   4
     5   5                                    Somewhat
     6   6
                                             Appropriate    4
     7   7
     8   8
     9   9




                                                   Very
                                             Appropriate    9


                                                            10
             0 of 200
Commercial/Office Development
45



                                                          Inappropriate   0
                     Dairy Queen
             0         0
             1         1
             2         2
             3         3
             4         4
             5         5                                    Somewhat
             6         6
                                                           Appropriate    4
             7         7
             8         8
             9         9




                                                                 Very
                                                           Appropriate    9


http://www.bottineau.com
                                                                          10
                           0 of 200
Commercial/Office Development
46



                                                          Inappropriate   0
                       Brick Office
             0         0
             1         1
             2         2
             3         3
             4         4
             5         5                                    Somewhat
             6         6
                                                           Appropriate    4
             7         7
             8         8
             9         9




                                                                 Very
                                                           Appropriate    9


 http://www.lvvi.com                                                      10
                           0 of 200
Commercial/Office Development
47



                                                               Inappropriate   0
                          Glass Office
                 0         0
                 1         1
                 2         2
                 3         3
                 4         4
                 5         5                                     Somewhat
                 6         6
                                                                Appropriate    4
                 7         7
                 8         8
                 9         9




                                                                      Very
                                                                Appropriate    9


     http://www.investorstrustinc.com                                          10
                                0 of 200
Commercial/Office Development
48



                                                            Inappropriate   0
              Trad. Office Brick
               0        0
               1        1
               2        2
               3        3
               4        4
               5        5                                     Somewhat
               6        6
                                                             Appropriate    4
               7        7
               8        8
               9        9




                                                                   Very
                                                             Appropriate    9


     http://www.maengr.com                                                  10
                             0 of 200
Section 1: Built Environment
 Mixed-Use Development



                               49
Mixed-Use Development
50



                                    Inappropriate   0
         Mixed Use 1
     0   0
     1   1
     2   2
     3   3
     4   4
     5   5                            Somewhat
     6   6
                                     Appropriate    4
     7   7
     8   8
     9   9




                                           Very
                                     Appropriate    9


                                                    10
             0 of 200
Mixed-Use Development
51



                                      Inappropriate   0
             Brick MU 2
     0   0
     1   1
     2   2
     3   3
     4   4
     5   5                              Somewhat
     6   6
                                       Appropriate    4
     7   7
     8   8
     9   9




                                             Very
                                       Appropriate    9


                                                      10
             0 of 200
Mixed-Use Development
52



                                      Inappropriate   0
         Colonial Store
     0    0
     1    1
     2    2
     3    3
     4    4
     5    5                             Somewhat
     6    6
                                       Appropriate    4
     7    7
     8    8
     9    9




                                             Very
                                       Appropriate    9


                                                      10
              0 of 200
Mixed-Use Development
53



                                      Inappropriate   0
         Colonial Store
     0    0
     1    1
     2    2
     3    3
     4    4
     5    5                             Somewhat
     6    6
                                       Appropriate    4
     7    7
     8    8
     9    9




                                             Very
                                       Appropriate    9


                                                      10
              0 of 200
Mixed-Use Development
54



                                    Inappropriate   0
     Newton Centre MU
     0   0
     1   1
     2   2
     3   3
     4   4
     5   5                            Somewhat
     6   6
                                     Appropriate    4
     7   7
     8   8
     9   9




                                           Very
                                     Appropriate    9


                                                    10
             0 of 200
Mixed-Use Development
55



                                                                     Inappropriate   0
                    Last MU Bldg
             0        0
             1        1
             2        2
             3        3
             4        4
             5        5                                                Somewhat
             6        6
                                                                      Appropriate    4
             7        7
             8        8
             9        9




                                                                            Very
                                                                      Appropriate    9
http://www.mazzetti.com/images/uploads/MP_website3.jpg



                                                                                     10
                          0 of 200
Section 2: Parking




                     56
Parking
57



                                       Inappropriate   0
                           Parking 1
             0         0
             1         1
             2         2
             3         3
             4         4
             5         5                 Somewhat
             6         6
                                        Appropriate    4
             7         7
             8         8
             9         9




                                              Very
 http://www.morrisonshipley.com         Appropriate    9


                                                       10
                           0 of 200
Parking
58



                                        Inappropriate   0
                         Bad Parking
             0           0
             1           1
             2           2
             3           3
             4           4
             5           5                Somewhat
             6           6
                                         Appropriate    4
             7           7
             8           8
             9           9




                                               Very
 http://planetsave.com                   Appropriate    9


                                                        10
                             0 of 200
Parking
59



                                         Inappropriate   0
              Close up parking
              0         0
              1         1
              2         2
              3         3
              4         4
              5         5                  Somewhat
              6         6
                                          Appropriate    4
              7         7
              8         8
              9         9




                                                Very
                                          Appropriate    9


http://www.brightoncity.org
                                                         10
                              0 of 200
Parking
60



                                                        Inappropriate   0


             Sidewalk
               0
               1
               2
                        0
                        1
                        2


         connection parking
               3        3
               4        4
               5        5                                 Somewhat
               6        6
                                                         Appropriate    4
               7        7
               8        8
               9        9




                                                               Very
                                                         Appropriate    9


                                                                        10
     http://www.flickr.com/photos/nnecapa/2846250427/


                            0 of 200
Parking
61



                                    Inappropriate   0

            0        0



             Parking deck 1
            1        1
            2        2
            3        3
            4        4
            5        5                Somewhat
            6        6
                                     Appropriate    4
            7        7
            8        8
            9        9




                                           Very
                                     Appropriate    9


 http://www.connect2mason.com
                                                    10
                         0 of 200
Parking
62



                        Inappropriate   0

     0   0



     200 Boston Deck
     1   1
     2   2
     3   3
     4   4
     5   5                Somewhat
     6   6
                         Appropriate    4
     7   7
     8   8
     9   9




                               Very
                         Appropriate    9


                                        10
             0 of 200
Parking
63



                                      Inappropriate   0

              0        0



                    Brick deck 2
              1        1
              2        2
              3        3
              4        4
              5        5                Somewhat
              6        6
                                       Appropriate    4
              7        7
              8        8
              9        9




                                             Very
                                       Appropriate    9


     http://www.andrewengineers.com
                                                      10
                           0 of 200
Section 3: Public Spaces




                           64
Public Spaces
65



                           Inappropriate   0

     0
         Mystic path
         0
     1   1
     2   2
     3   3
     4   4
     5   5                   Somewhat
     6   6
                            Appropriate    4
     7   7
     8   8
     9   9




                                  Very
                            Appropriate    9


                                           10
             0 of 200
Public Spaces
66



                                            Inappropriate   0

                0
                         Playground
                          0
                1         1
                2         2
                3         3
                4         4
                5         5                   Somewhat
                6         6
                                             Appropriate    4
                7         7
                8         8
                9         9




                                                   Very
                                             Appropriate    9


     http://bayport.govoffice.com                           10
                              0 of 200
Public Spaces
67



                           Inappropriate   0

     0
         Mystic River
         0
     1   1
     2   2
     3   3
     4   4
     5   5                   Somewhat
     6   6
                            Appropriate    4
     7   7
     8   8
     9   9




                                  Very
                            Appropriate    9


                                           10
             0 of 200
Public Spaces
68



                                            Inappropriate   0

          0
                Pocket Park
                0
          1     1
          2     2
          3     3
          4     4
          5     5                             Somewhat
          6     6
                                             Appropriate    4
          7     7
          8     8
          9     9




                                                   Very
                                             Appropriate    9


                                                            10
     0 of 200       http://www.pps.org
Public Spaces
69



                                                              Inappropriate   0

                0
                         Minii Plaza
                         0
                1        1
                2        2
                3        3
                4        4
                5        5                                      Somewhat
                6        6
                                                               Appropriate    4
                7        7
                8        8
                9        9




                                                                     Very
                                                               Appropriate    9


     http://transformationalcemeterydesign.wordpress.com
                                                                              10
              0 of 200
Public Spaces
70



                                            Inappropriate   0

       Outdoor mini plaza
            0         0
            1         1
            2         2
            3         3
            4         4
            5         5                       Somewhat
            6         6
                                             Appropriate    4
            7         7
            8         8
            9         9




                                                   Very
                                             Appropriate    9


     http://streetswiki.wikispaces.com
                                                            10
         0 of 200
Public Spaces
71



                                            Inappropriate   0

              0           0
                              Fountain
              1           1
              2           2
              3           3
              4           4
              5           5                   Somewhat
              6           6
                                             Appropriate    4
              7           7
              8           8
              9           9




                                                   Very
http://www.dublin.oh.us
                                             Appropriate    9


                                                            10
            0 of 200
Section 4: Pedestrian Environment




                               72
Pedestrian Environment
73



                                        Inappropriate   0

     Sidewalk blue awning
      0    0
      1    1
      2    2
      3    3
      4    4
      5    5                              Somewhat
      6    6
                                         Appropriate    4
      7    7
      8    8
      9    9




                                               Very
                                         Appropriate    9


                                                        10
     0 of 200
Pedestrian Environment
74



                                     Inappropriate   0

      0    0
                tunnel
      1    1
      2    2
      3    3
      4    4
      5    5                           Somewhat
      6    6
                                      Appropriate    4
      7    7
      8    8
      9    9




                                            Very
                                      Appropriate    9


                                                     10
     0 of 200
Pedestrian Environment
75



                                         Inappropriate   0

      0
           Station Landing
           0
      1    1
      2    2
      3    3
      4    4
      5    5                               Somewhat
      6    6
                                          Appropriate    4
      7    7
      8    8
      9    9




                                                Very
                                          Appropriate    9


                                                         10
     0 of 200
Pedestrian Environment
76



                                        Inappropriate   0

      0
          Newton sidewalk
           0
      1    1
      2    2
      3    3
      4    4
      5    5                              Somewhat
      6    6
                                         Appropriate    4
      7    7
      8    8
      9    9




                                               Very
                                         Appropriate    9


                                                        10
     0 of 200
Pedestrian Environment
77



                                                            Inappropriate   0

     Street café red awning
      0    0
      1    1
      2    2
      3    3
      4    4
      5    5                                                  Somewhat
      6    6
                                                             Appropriate    4
      7    7
      8    8
      9    9




                                                                   Very
                                                             Appropriate    9


                http://blogs.villagevoice.com                               10
     0 of 200
Pedestrian Environment
78



                                                    Inappropriate   0

      Street café minnesota
          0         0
          1         1
          2         2
          3         3
          4         4
          5         5                                 Somewhat
          6         6
                                                     Appropriate    4
          7         7
          8         8
          9         9




                                                           Very
                                                     Appropriate    9

     http://minnesota.publicradio.org
                                                                    10
        0 of 200
Pedestrian Environment
79



                                               Inappropriate   0

       Street café brick side
            0        0
            1        1
            2        2
            3        3
            4        4
            5        5                           Somewhat
            6        6
                                                Appropriate    4
            7        7
            8        8
            9        9




                                                      Very
                                                Appropriate    9


     http://www.greatstreets.org                               10
         0 of 200
Pedestrian Environment
80



                                                  Inappropriate   0

      0    0
                Jittery Joes
      1    1
      2    2
      3    3
      4    4
      5    5                                        Somewhat
      6    6
                                                   Appropriate    4
      7    7
      8    8
      9    9




                                                         Very
                                                   Appropriate    9


                http://flagpole.com
                                                                  10
     0 of 200
Pedestrian Environment
81



                                           Inappropriate   0

      0    0
               Bad crosswalk
      1    1
      2    2
      3    3
      4    4
      5    5                                 Somewhat
      6    6
                                            Appropriate    4
      7    7
      8    8
      9    9




                                                  Very
                                            Appropriate    9


                                                           10
     0 of 200
Pedestrian Environment
82



                                                        Inappropriate   0

             0         0
                           Brick crossing
             1         1
             2         2
             3         3
             4         4
             5         5                                  Somewhat
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     Next Meeting: June 23rd, Stay Tuned!

If you have further questions or comments please contact us at:
                        glx@mapc.org

Additional information on previous and future meetings can be found at:
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GLX meeting 3 presentation

  • 1.
    Mystic Valley ParkwayGreen Line Community Visioning Process Public Meeting #3 May 17, 2011 1
  • 2.
    Process Map Tonight’s Meeting Issue Community Community Community Draft Identification Concerns Opportunities Vision Recommendations Continuous Public Involvement Continuous Stakeholder Outreach 2
  • 3.
    Mystic Valley ParkwayGreen Line - Community Visioning Process Transit Oriented Development May 17, 2011 Jennifer Raitt, MAPC 3
  • 4.
    Overview Presentation Will Cover: • What is transit oriented development (TOD)? • What land use, zoning and design characteristics make TOD successful? • What are the economic benefits of TOD? • How has housing been successfully integrated into TOD? 4
  • 5.
    What is transitoriented development? What is transit oriented development? “A type of community development that includes a mixture of housing, office, retail and/or other amenities integrated into a walkable neighborhood and is located within a half-mile of quality public transportation.” Source: Reconnecting America Potential benefits of transit oriented development include: • Reduced vehicle travel, lower congestion, better air quality • Increased access to quality transit and mobility choices • Improved access to jobs • Creation of walkable communities benefiting public health 5
  • 6.
    Why transit orienteddevelopment? Transit oriented development patterns: Conventional suburban development patterns: http://www.metroplanning.org http://www.valleymetro.org http://www.theslatinreport.com http://www.tkharris.com http://www.lightrailnow.org http://nuonline.arc.miami.edu 6
  • 7.
    Scales of transitoriented development Transit oriented development can be done at a variety of scales: Transit Neighborhood City Center Urban Neighborhood 7
  • 8.
    Land Use, Zoningand Design TOD and Land Use: • Good mix of uses to create vibrant area • Mixing uses creates walkable environments • Need to have residential to support other uses TOD and Zoning: • Need strong zoning ordinance to regulate development • Zoning can help control height, setbacks, density, etc. • Couple design review with zoning TOD and Design: • Good design creates inviting spaces • Good design enhances existing community character • Good design fosters multi-modal access 8
  • 9.
    City Center– StationLanding, Medford T
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    City Center –Station Landing, Medford Residential Uses Commercial Uses Pedestrian Amenities Placement of Parking 10
  • 11.
    Urban Neighborhood –Carruth, Boston T
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    Urban Neighborhood– Carruth,Boston Pedestrian Amenities Existing Residential Existing Commercial 12
  • 13.
    Transit Neighborhood– NewtonCentre, Newton 50-500 Feet T
  • 14.
    Transit Neighborhood– NewtonCentre, Newton Multi-Modal Connectivity 14
  • 15.
    Economic Development TOD andEconomic Benefit: • New tax revenue derived from new development • Access to rail increases investment interest • Access to existing and new employment opportunities • Use new transit investment to enhance existing opportunities TOD and Community Benefit: • Creates multi-modal assess for all people • Revitalized urban environment, enhance property values • Link new development with improved public spaces and public resources TOD and Funding: • MassWorks TOD Infrastructure and Housing Program • Chapter 40R: Smart Growth Incentive Zoning Program • Community Programs • TOD Bond Program • Commercial Area Transit Node Housing Program 15
  • 16.
    City Center –Cordovan, Haverhill .2 Miles T
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    City Center –Cordovan, Haverhill Cordovan - Haverhill • Adaptive re-use of old factory building • Within walking distance to commuter rail station and Downtown Haverhill • MassHousing made $10.6 million in loans Project contains: • 146 total housing units, 61 affordable units • Project received funding through MassHousing’s Priority Development Fund for “transit-oriented” projects • Project also received permanent and deferred payment www.masshousing.org loans from MassHousing 17
  • 18.
    Transit Neighborhood –Station Crossing, Melrose T T
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    Transit Neighborhood– StationCrossing, Melrose Station Crossing – Melrose • Redevelopment of abandoned bowling alley • Within walking distance to two commuter rail stations and Downtown Melrose • MassHousing made $9.7 million construction loan Project contains: • 48 total housing units, for-sale condominiums • Five units reserved for affordable housing • Project brings housing near commercial hub which generates https://www.masshousing.com added purchasing power and supports local business 19
  • 20.
    Housing Housing Development: • Adaptive re-use or retrofitting existing buildings • Redevelopment of existing buildings • Infill development • Develop on previously undeveloped land Types of Housing: • Market-rate housing • Mixed-income housing • Affordable housing Programs encouraging housing development: • 40R/Smart Growth Zoning Incentive Program • Community Development Block Grants • HOME 20
  • 21.
    City Center –The Hayes, Haverhill 1/10 Mile T
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    City Center –The Hayes, Haverhill The Hayes – Downtown Haverhill • Adaptive re-use of a vacant box factory for the shoe industry • Part of 53 acre Smart Growth Overlay District in Downtown Haverhill Project contains: • 57 total housing units, rental apartments • Mix of 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units • 52 of 57 units reserved for affordable housing • 3,200 square feet of ground floor retail space 22
  • 23.
    Urban Neighborhood –Amory Street, Boston T 1/4 Mile
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    Urban Neighborhood– AmoryStreet, Boston Amory Street Residences – Boston • Redevelopment of a vacant parcel in urban neighborhood • Close proximity to Jackson Square Orange Line station and nearby commercial/recreational uses Project contains: • Two, four and six story components to the building • 64 total housing units • Mix of townhomes and apartments • All 64 units reserved for affordable housing 24
  • 25.
    Transit Neighborhood –Box District, Chelsea T 1/3 to 1/2 Mile
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    Transit Neighborhood –Box District, Chelsea Box Works Atlas Lofts • Four-story condo redevelopment • 26 total units, 14 affordable • Affordable at or below 60% AMI • Three-story condo re-use project • 53 total units, 6 affordable • Affordable at or below 50-60% AMI • Three-story rental redevelopment • 41total units, 41 affordable • Affordable at or below 60% AMI Janus Highlands 26
  • 27.
    Mystic Valley ParkwayGreen Line Community Visioning Process Visual Preference Poll May 17, 2011 27
  • 28.
    Overview Purpose of theVisual Preference Poll: • Help determine community preference for: • Built Environment • Parking Facilities • Public Spaces • Pedestrian Environment • Information gathered through this poll will be used to help MAPC create future scenario options to present at Meeting #4. 28
  • 29.
    Overview What is ina photo? • Building styles, height, massing and materials • Pedestrian/shopper amenities • Lighting • Signage and parking • Other features What is not in a photo? • Context of the photo, where is the building located? • Where the parking is located • Connectivity among uses • Physical, Landscape, Design • Proximity to other buildings or uses 29
  • 30.
    Overview Instructions for VisualPreference Poll: • Photos are grouped by category • Respond based on your gut reaction to the photo and how appropriate you think it is for the station area • Polling: • Use keypad polling devices to submit your response (Using Numbers 0-9) • Each slide has 10 second timer for responses 30
  • 31.
    A Visual PreferencePoll Section 1: Built Environment 31
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    Section 1: BuiltEnvironment Housing Types 32
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    Residential Development 33 Inappropriate 0 Woodland 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Residential Development 34 Inappropriate 0 Townhouse 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Residential Development 35 Inappropriate 0 Single Family 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Residential Development 36 Inappropriate 0 Brick Apt 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://www.rseden.org 10 0 of 200
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    Residential Development 37 Inappropriate 0 Triple Decker 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 http://centersandsquares.com 0 of 200
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    Residential Development 38 Inappropriate 0 MU Dev. 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Section 1: BuiltEnvironment Commercial/Office Development 39
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    Commercial/Office Development 40 Inappropriate 0 Newton 1 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Commercial/Office Development 41 Inappropriate 0 Strip Center Brick 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://www.blueboarconstruction.com 10 0 of 200
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    Commercial/Office Development 42 Inappropriate 0 Station Landing 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Commercial/Office Development 43 Inappropriate 0 Single Use Comm 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://cornerstone-constr.com 10 0 of 200
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    Commercial/Office Development 44 Inappropriate 0 Newton Centre 2 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Commercial/Office Development 45 Inappropriate 0 Dairy Queen 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://www.bottineau.com 10 0 of 200
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    Commercial/Office Development 46 Inappropriate 0 Brick Office 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://www.lvvi.com 10 0 of 200
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    Commercial/Office Development 47 Inappropriate 0 Glass Office 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://www.investorstrustinc.com 10 0 of 200
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    Commercial/Office Development 48 Inappropriate 0 Trad. Office Brick 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://www.maengr.com 10 0 of 200
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    Section 1: BuiltEnvironment Mixed-Use Development 49
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    Mixed-Use Development 50 Inappropriate 0 Mixed Use 1 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Mixed-Use Development 51 Inappropriate 0 Brick MU 2 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Mixed-Use Development 52 Inappropriate 0 Colonial Store 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Mixed-Use Development 53 Inappropriate 0 Colonial Store 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Mixed-Use Development 54 Inappropriate 0 Newton Centre MU 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Mixed-Use Development 55 Inappropriate 0 Last MU Bldg 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://www.mazzetti.com/images/uploads/MP_website3.jpg 10 0 of 200
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    Parking 57 Inappropriate 0 Parking 1 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very http://www.morrisonshipley.com Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Parking 58 Inappropriate 0 Bad Parking 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very http://planetsave.com Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Parking 59 Inappropriate 0 Close up parking 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://www.brightoncity.org 10 0 of 200
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    Parking 60 Inappropriate 0 Sidewalk 0 1 2 0 1 2 connection parking 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 http://www.flickr.com/photos/nnecapa/2846250427/ 0 of 200
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    Parking 61 Inappropriate 0 0 0 Parking deck 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://www.connect2mason.com 10 0 of 200
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    Parking 62 Inappropriate 0 0 0 200 Boston Deck 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Parking 63 Inappropriate 0 0 0 Brick deck 2 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://www.andrewengineers.com 10 0 of 200
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    Public Spaces 65 Inappropriate 0 0 Mystic path 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Public Spaces 66 Inappropriate 0 0 Playground 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://bayport.govoffice.com 10 0 of 200
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    Public Spaces 67 Inappropriate 0 0 Mystic River 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Public Spaces 68 Inappropriate 0 0 Pocket Park 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200 http://www.pps.org
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    Public Spaces 69 Inappropriate 0 0 Minii Plaza 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://transformationalcemeterydesign.wordpress.com 10 0 of 200
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    Public Spaces 70 Inappropriate 0 Outdoor mini plaza 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://streetswiki.wikispaces.com 10 0 of 200
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    Public Spaces 71 Inappropriate 0 0 0 Fountain 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very http://www.dublin.oh.us Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Section 4: PedestrianEnvironment 72
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    Pedestrian Environment 73 Inappropriate 0 Sidewalk blue awning 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Pedestrian Environment 74 Inappropriate 0 0 0 tunnel 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Pedestrian Environment 75 Inappropriate 0 0 Station Landing 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Pedestrian Environment 76 Inappropriate 0 0 Newton sidewalk 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Pedestrian Environment 77 Inappropriate 0 Street café red awning 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://blogs.villagevoice.com 10 0 of 200
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    Pedestrian Environment 78 Inappropriate 0 Street café minnesota 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://minnesota.publicradio.org 10 0 of 200
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    Pedestrian Environment 79 Inappropriate 0 Street café brick side 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://www.greatstreets.org 10 0 of 200
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    Pedestrian Environment 80 Inappropriate 0 0 0 Jittery Joes 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://flagpole.com 10 0 of 200
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    Pedestrian Environment 81 Inappropriate 0 0 0 Bad crosswalk 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Pedestrian Environment 82 Inappropriate 0 0 0 Brick crossing 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 http://green514.com 10 0 of 200
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    Pedestrian Environment 83 Inappropriate 0 0 Continental cross 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Pedestrian Environment 84 Inappropriate 0 0 0 Reg. crossing 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Pedestrian Environment 85 Inappropriate 0 0 Red brick cross 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Pedestrian Environment 86 Inappropriate 0 0 Red brick cross 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Somewhat 6 6 Appropriate 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 Very Appropriate 9 10 0 of 200
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    Thank you forparticipating! 87
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    Thank you foryour participation! Next Meeting: June 23rd, Stay Tuned! If you have further questions or comments please contact us at: glx@mapc.org Additional information on previous and future meetings can be found at: www.mass.gov/greenlineextension www.mapc.org 89