Tonights Agenda: Review Background Material/Meet with - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Tonight’s Agenda:  Review Background Material/Meet with Staff/Consultant Team  Presentation – The Opportunity, The Challenge, and Elements for Success  Design and Planning Workshop  Plenary Report Back

Presentation Overview:  Project Purpose and Process Overview  Why is Downtown Important? The Opportunity and the Challenge  Downtown Mission - Elements for Success

 To create a clear vision and implementation plan to guide and attract both public and private investment in the downtown;  To act on Council priorities related to creating a revitalized and business friendly downtown environment;  to emphasize the downtown as a key component of the District’s sustainable growth management strategy; Mission City, Downtown Planning

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 Collaborative Design Workshop  January 16 and 17, 2013  The Charrette Team – A Diverse Community Stakeholder Group Be Part of the Charrette Team!  Fill out Application Form  Tell us why you want to be on the Team! Mission City, Downtown Planning

 Community Identity  Heart of community  Business activity – local pride  The key Community Amenity  Supports younger, creative demographic  Lifestyle variety – young people and seniors  Efficient and sustainable Mission City, Downtown Planning

 Activity  Safety  Walkability  Identity and Character  Economic Development  Livability And Amenity Mission City, Downtown Planning

• Downtown Disinvestment • Peripheral development • Shift away from downtown retail • Increasing auto- orientation/dependence • Land speculation • Perception of higher crime, reduced safety Mission City, Downtown Planning

Contemporary auto-oriented Traditional pedestrian oriented

• A highway runs through it • Lack of activity outside of business hours • Lack of Civic and Community Uses and Services • No one lives there • Financial feasibility of infill development

• Thriving local businesses • Some good urban design • Unique character and identity • Some residential density and amenities nearby • Mission City Station – Regional Rail Transit Connection Mission City, Downtown Planning

Common pitfalls: • Contradictory growth management policies: peripheral vs. downtown priority/investment • Weak understanding of market realities • Under-appreciation of the economic importance of downtown • Over-emphasis on beautification Mission City, Downtown Planning

 Key to downtown success is what happens outside of it  Make downtown a priority  Part of a comprehensive growth management strategy  Primarily market driven, with strategic public investments  Ensure high quality urban design

 Authenticity: Building on the unique history, local activities and context  Funding strategies and partnerships  Making tough decisions, and sticking with them  Being a constant and active champion

Break Out into Five Teams:  Urban Design Inventory and Analysis  Land Use and Development  Mobility and Street Network  Public Realm, Plazas and Open Space  The Social Context: Community, Housing and Culture Identify a Note Taker and a Reporter Report Back at 8:30 sharp! Mission City, Downtown Planning