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- 1. Retrofitting an Inner-Ring Suburb Transformation and Results June 19, 2015 Ravi Shah, CBO, Assoc. AIA
- 2. Carrollton’s Philosophy: Build a sustainable future by providing opportunities for connecting people.
- 3. Area 37 square miles Population (Estimated as of July 2013) 126,700 Median Household Income $69,592 Average Home Value -a variety of housing types, from single-family, townhouses and apartments $186,000 Parks More than 1,200 acres of park land
- 4. • Tax rate reduction of a quarter cent per hundred dollars of valuation. Ninth year in a row without a tax rate increase. • AAA rating from Standard & Poors and Fitch • Aa1 from Moody’s • 3% salary adjustment for City employees • Commercial tax base increase: $374,584,640 • Assessed valuation is now over $10 billion 2014-2015 Budget Highlights
- 5. • Top 10 Cities in Texas to Raise a Family - “Best Texas Cities for Young Families” nerdwallet 2013 • Number 3 “Best Place to Live in America” for cities over 100,000 Areavibes 2013 • One of 50 Safest Cities in Texas Safewise 2013 • Number 6 on Ten Texas Cities to get “Biggest Bang for your Buck” SaveOn Energy 2014 City Recognition
- 6. When does Government step in? City’s Goals Today’s Market Realities
- 7. CORRIDOR BEAUTIFICATION Median Landscaping (GDS) Real Estate Signage Regulation “Sail” Sign elimination Monument Signage Regulation Driveways, Stacking and Loading Detention Pond aesthetics Roof Top Utility Screening Exterior Façade Materials Glare Window Signage Screening Walls Landscape Ordinance Amendments
- 9. Urban Design Standards for Raiford Road Carrollton, Texas May 2011 Clearly Defined Design Guidelines and Standards
- 10. Intersection Design – the four corners
- 12. Existing Conditions: Old Denton
- 14. Corridor Beautification New Corridor Planting Since October 2012: • 2,392 new trees and 4,278 new shrubs • $1.2 Million funding.
- 15. Typical Right of Way Before & After Planting Corridor Beautification
- 17. Median Trees planted to compliment R.O.W. plantings Corridor Beautification
- 18. Corridor Beautification – Greenbelt Markers Corridor Beautification
- 19. Retail Rehab
- 20. 2006 Tax Assessment Valuation: $10,113,730 2010 Tax Assessment Valuation: $20,144,390.00 City’s Contribution in 2006: $0 City’s Contribution as of 2009: $700,000
- 21. Painting throughout to promote “village” concept 2009 Overall Construction Costs: $5,076,091New detailing at pedestrian levelEnhanced site lighting and street furniture Expanded plaza area to maximize pedestrian access2009 – Improved Landscaping
- 22. The Randy Twist Project: Before
- 23. The Randy Twist Project: After
- 26. Keller Springs & Marsh Lane: After
- 27. Keller Springs & Marsh Lane: After
- 28. SE Keller Springs & Marsh Lane: Before
- 29. SE Keller Springs & Marsh Lane: After
- 30. SE Belt Line Road and Josey Lane: Before
- 31. SE Belt Line Road and Josey Lane: After
- 33. Frankford Road and Josey Lane: Before
- 34. Frankford Road and Josey Lane: After
- 35. Kelly and Keller Spring: Before
- 36. Kelly and Keller Spring: Before
- 44. Project Raiford
- 46. Trinity Mills Transit Center Hotels New Single Family Neighborhood Carrollton’s Vision for Trinity Mills and Project Raiford: Hospital Mixed-Use Development Shops at Old Denton
- 47. Raiford Crossing A New Single Family Neighborhood Hive Carrollton Mixed-Use Development
- 48. Raiford Crossing • 90 townhomes • 120 homes • Proposed home prices: $300,000- $450,000 with custom homes at $500,000 • Home construction begins Winter 2014 New Single Family Homes
- 49. Raiford Crossing
- 50. 6-Story 145 Room Hotel 20,000 sf Conference facility Opens Fall 2015. Future Hotel
- 52. Trinity Mills Where Multiple Connections Happen! trinitymills.org
- 53. TransitSystemMap
- 55. Downtown Treasures Varied and exciting shopping, dining, and entertainment
- 56. Thank You Ravi.Shah@cityocarrollton.com Peter.Braster@cityofcarrollton.com Making Connections Happen! On FaceBook: CarrolltonTOD On Twitter: @CarrolltonTOD On Pinterest: Carrollton TOD