Formerly Folkestone/Yarmouth

Planning Recommendations– Part II

URP 4979 Planning ProjectAlexis Pena-August DeWinklerJasper Shapiro-Jila Keshavarz

Mauricio Feldsberg- Melisa RodriguezJuly 24, 2013

Outline

• THE VISION & PLAN• PROPOSED STRATEGIES & PROJECTS

– INFRASTRUCTURE– HOUSING– PROPERTY MAINTENANCE– PUBLIC SAFETY– CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

• IMPLEMENTATION• RENDERINGS• SUMMARY

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The Vision and The Plan

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The Folkestone Yarmouth Vision

To develop a safe and sustainable neighborhood that encourages a dynamic pedestrian atmosphere and provides essential services to the

equestrian and local communities.

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Four Layer Redevelopment Plan

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Phase 1 Time frame: 3 yearsCore environment redevelopment & beautificationNeighborhood re-branding & streetscape

Phase 2 Time frame: 3 YearsCivic involvement development, implementation of 4H ClubPublic Private Partnership programAdditional access road construction

Phase 3 Time frame: 15 yearsPPP property buyouts, renovations, tenant displacements

Phase 4 Time frame: 3 yearsDesign and develop Equestrian Town Center-mixed use: 4H Club HQ, Museum, Library, General Store, Coffee Shop…

French Quarter

Sturbridge

French Quarter

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Proposed Projects

Infrastructure andStreetscape

Goal: Provide new infrastructure and maintain it in way that will ensure and promote public safety, health, environmental protection and quality of lifeObjective 2.1.1Redesign the streetscape of the entire neighborhood to prevent the accumulation of water on driveways and on sidewalks and to improve the appearance of the streets.

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Housing andArchitecture

Goal: To achieve an adequate balance and affordable range of housing for residents as well as for seasonal renters. Built new residential units to conserve a good quality of housing stock, eliminate substandard structures and to create a new identity to the neighborhood

Objective2.2.1: Within the first three years of the redevelopment plan, establish a renter program or an efficient mechanism to address housing issues as well as housing maintenance such as HOA or LOA.

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Property Maintenance andLOA

Goal: Protect the neighborhood for deterioration while maintaining an outstanding appearance, safety and stability of the neighborhood.

Objective 2.3.1: Establish a rental property maintenance code to provide minimum standards and regulations for the maintenance of the units.

Objective 2.3.2: Establish minimum requirements and guidelines for the exterior maintenance of the property and surrounded areas.

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Public Safety andCrime

Phase I: CPTED CURRENT ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES RECOMMENDATIONS

Re-Brand the Neighborhood

Does not apply Rename streets: renewed sense of community

Rename to cut down on drug dealing and theft.

Streetscape & Maintenance LIGHTING: Motion Sensor

FENCING: 2 phase CPTED project in place:

Installation of fence/bougainvillea

Greenbriar Blvd/Yarmouth Dr. west to Greenview Shores Blvd.

Sidewalks:

Widening sidewalks up to an additional 10 feet in width for a total of up to 22 feet of sidewalk space.

Pedestrian safety improvements: intersections of Folkestone Circle/Yarmouth DriveStreetscape enhancements possibly including lighting, street trees, bike racks street furniture.Special sidewalk/crosswalk paving.Landscaping and pocket parks.

Defensive Measures Grant- if successful apply for additional grants

Closing streets and adding 2 additional

Program for Arbor day to acquire new trees.

HOA & LOA No current HOA Implement HOA : Examples: Wynmoor ; Coconut Creek, Century Village: Boca Raton

Deterrence for crime:

Add: Gates, guards, alarms. Invite police officers who patrol your area to come speak at board meetings.

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Phase 2: CPTED CURRENT ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES

RECOMMENDATIONS

4H Not applicable; no current 4H

Implement 4H club or boys/girls clubs

PPP (foreclosures) Currently 2 foreclosures Relocation for preliminary redevelopment

Use site for 4H club or boys/girls clubs

Street Closures Not applicable Closure of Folkestone Cir. b/t Yarmouth Ct/Carlton St.

Closure of Wrotham Ter/Folkestone Cir

Closing two street allows eyes on by residents

Street Extension Not applicable Additional streets Add two more streets

Community Garden No current Community Garden

Community Involvement Volunteers Hours for Students

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Phase 2: CPTED CURRENT ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES

RECOMMENDATIONS

4H Not applicable; no current 4H

Implement 4H club or boys/girls clubs

PPP (foreclosures) Currently 2 foreclosures Relocation for preliminary redevelopment

Use site for 4H club or boys/girls clubs

Street Closures Not applicable Closure of Folkestone Cir. b/t Yarmouth Ct/Carlton St.

Closure of Wrotham Ter/Folkestone Cir

Closing two street allows eyes on by residents

Street Extension Not applicable Additional streets Add two more streets

Community Garden No current Community Garden

Community Involvement Volunteers Hours for Students

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Civic InvolvementPhase 2 - (3 Years) Goal: Incorporate community action and participation into the redevelopment of the neighborhood. Create a sense of pride and ownership through new programs and new ideas.Objective 2.5.4: Neighborhood clean-up with the help of 4H members. HOA and LOA will require homeowners to take better care of their yards and properties. These services will be offered by 4H at a low cost donation to the program.

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Implementation Site Plans

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Phase 1 Site Plan

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Phase 2 Site Plan

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Phase 3 Site PLan

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Phase 4 Site Plan

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Renderings and Images

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Summary Matrix

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The Green Cove and Forest View Neighborhood

Thanks you for your time !

Any questions?Jasper Shapiro – Jila Keshavarez

Mauricio Feldsberg – Melisa RodriguezAlexis Pena – August DeWinkler

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