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Agenda  Multi-disciplinary Approach  Existing Conditions Summary  Assessment of Land Structures (Elan)  Assessment of Infrastructure  Transportation Systems (FHU)  Infrastructure Systems (EG)  Environmental Conditions (Thiele)  Market Assessment (TWG)  Analysis Plan (Chroma)  Next Steps  Questions ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Multi-Disciplinary Approach ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Integrating the Disciplines • Sound Planning Principles Brownfield • Economic Reality Revitalization • Technical Feasibility Planning & Economic & Real Estate Civil, Environmental, & Analysis Transportation Analysis Urban Design Public Participation Economic & Existing Environmental Demographic Analysis Conditions Land Use Analysis Strategic Planning & Infrastructure Capacity Financial Analysis Urban Design Rail, Vehicle, Transit Project Marketing & Implementation ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Existing Conditions Key Findings ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

The Redevelopment Roadmap Physical Environmental • Vehicular & Rail Access • Likelihood of Contamination • Connections • Other Environmental Factors • Land Availability • Cost to Remediate Area-Wide Plan Planning Economic • Allowable Uses • Development Opportunities • Potential Open Space/Access • Regional Initiatives • Visibility • Economic Impact • Synergy with Adjacent Uses ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Planning - Assessment of Land Use and Structures ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Study Area Confirmation ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Land Use ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Zoning ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Land Use and Structures ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Environmental ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Environmental Conditions ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Key Findings  Majority of properties within the project boundaries have minimal environmental impact and have few limitations with respect to redevelopment.  3 or 4 private properties within the project boundaries will require additional environmental investigation/assessment to determine redevelopment options.  One property within the project boundaries has very limited redevelopment options due to the environmental condition of the site. ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Physical - Transportation ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Functional Classifications ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Trucks & Rail Tru ruck Ro Routes No T Trucks ks 2 nd Ave Ave B 8 th St 5 th Ave 16 th St CN CN/UPRR & RR & Ave B 6 trains/day 6 switching 10 mph limit ADT = 2,390 Speed limit = 30 mph UPRR & & Ave ve B 34 trains/day 10 switching 10 mph limit CN & CN & 2 nd nd Ave ve ADT = 2,390 6 trains/day Speed limit = 30 mph 6 switching 10 mph limit ADT = 2,490 Speed limit = 25 mph UPRR & RR & 2 nd nd Ave ve 34 trains/day 4 switching UPRR 10 mph limit 30 trains/day ADT = 2,490 6 switching Speed limit = 25 mph 10 mph limit 4 CN CN 4 trains/day 4 UPRR ( RR (12 th th ) & ) & 4 th th Ave ve 4 switching 14 trains/day 10 mph limit 4 switching 13 13 th th St St 10 mph limit ADT = 850 ADT = 370 Speed limit = 25 mph Speed limit = 25 mph UPRR & RR & 5 th th Ave ve UPRR ( RR (12 th th ) & ) & 5 th th Ave ve 24 trains/day 14 trains/day 0 switching 4 switching 10 mph limit 4 10 mph limit ADT = 4,100 4 ADT = 4,100 Speed limit = 30 mph Speed limit = 30 mph ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Trail Master Plan ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Trails & Transit Existi ting T Trail Metro ro Blu lue Lin Line Broadway Park Metro ro Fut Future T Trail Yello llow Lin Line 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Opportunities for Change in Rail  UPRR Tracks  Double mainline tracks (Restricted Access Line) o Local service requires power switch, overhead signal system: >$2.0 million  12 th Street single track o May be opportunities to serve local businesses north of 4 th Avenue and east of mainline o UPRR suggested light manufacturing, transfer businesses or shipping containers o Previous analysis by UPRR determined that relocation of the 12 th Street tracks would be cost prohibitive  CN Tracks  If track remains, some limited opportunities for local rail service between Avenue B and 4 th Avenue, east of the tracks o Redevelopment could extend up to the UPRR right-of-way for the double mainline tracks  Might be opportunity to relocate segment south of Avenue B o CN is not interested in abandoning any portion of the line, not knowing what future holds o Would need to be mad e whole with regard to impacts on operations and access ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Physical - Infrastructure ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Key Findings - Existing Infrastructure  Additional connections/services to the new buildings and extensions of existing mains may be required to serve the Mid City redevelopment  Some of the existing infrastructure, particularly the water and gas pipes, will likely have to be upsized to accommodate the proposed redevelopment  Due to the age of the storm and sanitary infrastructure in the project area, any roadway projects should consider replacement of these sewers  Overall, the existing infrastructure does not appear to pose any constraints to redevelopment ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Sanitary Sewer ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Storm Sewer ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Gas and Water ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Telecommunications ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Key Findings – Indian Creek  Subject of several hydrologic and hydraulic studies because of historic flooding and complex drainage issues  Any potential alterations to the channel location and/or section must address all of the constraints within the system  Due to the large drainage area and resulting runoff volume, stormwater improvements initiated as part of the Mid-City redevelopment will be insignificant and are not anticipated to remove properties from the current floodplain  However, these efforts may have significant benefits when combined with the rehabilitation efforts and future projects in the watershed ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Economic – Market Analysis ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Economic & Demographic Weaknesses  Low educational attainment and graduation rates  High average age of typical manufacturing worker—over 44 years  Spread of neighborhood blight  Local property taxes not attractive to new businesses  Long term abatements and incentives need attention  Higher than average crime rate  A consensus-based community and county vision for future development ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH

Economics--Neutral  State Taxes  State Incentives  K-12 Education  Labor-Management Issues ELAN | CHROMA DESIGN | THE WILLIAMS GROUP | EHRHART GRIFFIN | FHU | THIELE GEOTECH