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Connecting People to the River by Jeff Anzevino
- 1. Revitalizing Hudson Riverfronts Connecting People to the River—and Beyond Jeffrey Anzevino, AICP Columbia & Greene Counties April 13, 2012
- 2. Illustrated Conservation and Development Strategies for Creating Healthy, Prosperous Communities www.revitalizatinghudsonriverfronts.org Illustrated Strategies for I. Promote Riverfront Development in Areas with Existing Infrastructure Public Officials, Developers, II. Encourage Water-Dependent and Water-Enhanced Uses on the Waterfront Community Groups, and Citizens III. Connect People to the River IV. Protect Natural Resources V. Protect Scenic Resources VI. Promote Good Urban Planning & Sustainable Design Climate Change: Adaptation & Mitigation
- 3. Promote Riverfront Development in Areas with Existing Infrastructure 1) Takes advantage of existing infrastructure 2) Close to existing services. 3) Provides opportunities to reuse historic building stock 4) Encourages walking, bicycling, & a healthful lifestyle 5) Protects open space and farmland 6) Market and demographic trends support this shift
- 4. Market & Demographic Trends • Rising energy prices; unpredictability • Singles will soon be the new majority • Echo Boomers are 1/3 of the population • Millennials driving less than their parents • Older Americans will outnumber younger by 2050 • Nearly half Americans will be non-white by 2050 • Oversupply of large lot suburban homes
- 5. Incentives for Development in Existing Built Areas • Upgrade infrastructure and amenities • Comprehensive Plans should Zoning should permit mixed use • Require fewer parking spaces/permit shared parking • Include clearly articulated standards • Identify priority sites and buildings and market them for redevelopment
- 6. Adaptive Reuse, Mixed Use, and Transit-Oriented Development
- 7. Adaptive reuse of historic buildings
- 9. Connecting People to the River—and Beyond
- 10. Connecting People to the River—and Beyond
- 11. Connecting People to the River—and Beyond WHAT TO CONNECT • Business Districts • Neighborhoods • Historic Sites • Parks • Educational Institutions • Other communities • Cross-river connections
- 12. Connecting People to the River—and Beyond WAYS TO CONNECT : physically & visually • Walkways both to and along the river • Rail Trails • Trolleys • Boat docks, launches and tours • View corridors
- 13. Revitalizing Hudson Riverfronts How to create connections HOW TO CONNECT • Voluntary trail easements • Incentive zoning or require by Special Use Permit • Along sidewalks and roads • Banners or artwork to draw people along • Convert abandoned rail lines to rail trails • Establish water trail sites and promote as a network • Provide docking facilities for boats • Program festivals, farmers markets, concerts
- 14. Revitalizing Hudson Riverfronts Using public art to create connections
- 17. Connecting People to the River—and Beyond Conclusion Direct development to existing built areas with infrastructure Connect to and along the Hudson River and Illustrated Strategies for its tributaries Officials, Developers, Public Develop diverse connectionsCitizens Community Groups, and and interesting ways that people can enjoy the Hudson River: Trails, parks, trolleys, fishing, swimming boating, nature study, viewing, others
- 18. Connecting People to the River—and Beyond Illustrated Strategies for Public Officials, Developers, Questions? Community Groups, and Citizens janzevino@scenichudson.org 845-473-4440 x221 www.revitalizatinghudsonriverfronts.org