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TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT IN SPRINGFIELD ‘Thinking beyond Transit’

What is TOD? Comes from the basic observation that people who depend upon public transit systems (bus or rail) like to live near transit stops as well as work and shop in the area in which they live. Transit Oriented Development typically consists of: -- Mixed-use development, including higher-density housing and commercial uses, with a high quality of design; -- Development within reasonable walking distance (5 minutes or ¼ mile) of a transit stop; -- A safe, attractive and ‘walkable’ environment with memorable streets, squares and plazas; -- Maximum – rather than minimum – parking requirements, putting a premium on walking and biking; -- Fast, frequent and reliable transit service.

Purpose of the Project � Demonstrate TOD concepts in a real setting. � Identify urban design and development challenges that might arise. � Identify any design concepts that could be used in other places.

Project Assumptions � Focus on the proposed SMTD site for multi- modal center street � Passenger rail is component of the center street street eet stree 3rd stre th str Development area is within ¼ mile radius of � 3rd transit center (or about a five minute walk from 10 th 19 th th 10 19 Adams street Adams street center to edge) � Considered eight blocks, approx. 25 acres, as the n primary redevelopment site Three rail tracks, yet allow expansion of rail � tracks if more are needed � Availability of existing property for redevelopment, except for public property � Accommodation of some existing uses on site in the new development (potential property Adams street Adams street transfers) eet street � Adoption of Complete Street Policy concepts th str � Availability of funds for the project: Money is 10 th 10 not a barrier, but the plan should be financially realistic (base comparison: Lincoln Square and n City Centre projects)

Site Considerations Combining eight Blocks into three clusters - Multimodal Center, Mixed Use & Housing. Based � on the existing road network and in relation to the surrounding uses, with adequate provision of parking. � Bus terminal on west side and railway terminal to be on east side of Multimodal Center � Future extension of Prairie Capital Convention Center to meet conference and meeting room needs � Connection of Multimodal Centre to the Capitol Avenue streetscape project � Enhancing preservation and accessibility of historic Lincoln Depot � Connection to the housing development (Genesis) by SHA (Springfield Housing Authority) Create visual linkages to break down perceived perceptual barriers: east-to-west, north-to- � south PRAIRIE CENTER DOWNTOWN (WEST) LINCOLN DEPOT SMTD 10 TH STREET RAIL CORRIDOR RAILWAY MIXED USE TERMINAL GENESIS (SHA) HOUSING EAST SPRINGFIELD

Design Concepts Physical Elements like Benches, lamp posts, flower pots, Trees and pathways provide Welcoming and comfortable Feeling to people. Vistas create Visual connections and Pedestrian circulation pattern. Art objects like Sculptures and Fountains can be placed at Visual points

Design Concepts Sit out cafes and restaurants create link between surrounding retail and activities in the public plaza. It also creates night time activities. Shaded bus stops with schedule boards, lamp posts, trees and flower pots create Safer environment

Design Concepts Architectural Style: Richardson Romanesque Style Following the Architectural Style of Union Station, Springfield (1896) A style of Romanesque Revival Architecture, named after Architect Henry Hobson Richardson Reflects the Historical Image of the City Creates the Unique Identity for the City

Design Concepts Complete Street Streetscape includes walkway, street furniture, buffer landscape, parking and bike lanes

An Illustrative Design: Master Plan MULTI-M MUL I-MODAL DAL GENESIS GENESIS CENTER CENTER SM SMTD RAIL RAILW A Y BUS TERMINAL S TERMINAL TERMINAL TERMINA PRA PRAIRIE HO HOUSING CENTER CENTE MIXED USE MIXED U DEVELOPMEN DEVEL ENT LINC LINCOL OLN DEPOT DEPO CAPITOL AVENUE CAP L AVENUE

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Transport ortation ion Taxi, Pick up / Drop off

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Buil Built Form t Form Multi-Modal Center Building – SMTD Bus Terminal: Looking West-to-East EAST EAST WEST WEST

Buil Built Form t Form Multi-Modal Center Building – Railway Terminal Looking East-to-West WEST WEST EAST EAST