grandview district analysis + frameworks
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Grandview DistrictEdina MinnesotaSteering Committee Meeting 6 October 2011
Edina Minnesota
history and culture of place
Id d O tiId d O tiPrep for Community Workshop #2Prep for Community Workshop #2
Ideas and OptionsIdeas and Options
Concept Plan
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Principle 1 ‐ Leverage publicly‐owned parcels and civic presence to create a vibrant and connected district that serves as a catalyst for high quality, y g q yintegrated public and private development.
Principle 2 ‐ Enhance the District’s economic viability as a neighborhood center with regional connections, recognizing that meeting the needs of both businesses and residents will make the district a good place to do g pbusiness.
Principle 3 ‐ Turn perceived barriers into opportunities. Consider layering development over supporting infrastructure and taking advantage of the natural topography of the area. g y
Principle 4 ‐ Design for the present and the future by pursuing logical increments of change using key parcels as stepping‐stones to a more vibrant, walkable, functional, attractive, and life‐filled place.
Principle 5 ‐ Organize parking as an effective resource for the district by linking community parking to public and private destinations while also providing parking that is convenient for businesses and customers.
Principle 6 ‐ Improve movement within and access to the district for people of all ages by facilitating multiple modes of transportation, and preserve future transit opportunities provided by the rail corridor.
Principle 7 ‐ Create an identity and unique sense of place that incorporates natural spaces into a high quality and sustainable development reflecting Edina’s innovative development heritage.
Principles
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Group ReportsGroup Reports
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TransportationBi l Pl d t d 2007• Bicycle Plan adopted - 2007
• Transportation Commission – proposed Living Streets• Parking shortage for some usesParking shortage for some uses• City ramp acts as “informal” park ‘n ride lot• Area identified as park ‘n ride location in the 2030 p
Transportation Policy Plan – Met Council• CP rail – low frequency for limited # of users• Commuter rail cannot be planned for (Dan Patch rule)• Barriers and challenges for non-vehicular movement• School bus garage is available on condition (estimate is• School bus garage is available on condition (estimate is
$2-3 mil to replace – not including land)
Work Group Reports – September 21
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• Improve stormwater quality through reducing the impervious footprint of streets…
• Implement traffic calming th h th fmeasures through the use of
techniques best suited for site conditions…
• Improve biking and walking conditions along natural connector routes and collectorconnector routes and collector streets…
• Create boulevard tree standards that provide environmental benefits…
Living Streets
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Community Needs/Public RealmEdi id t k i l ti th th h l• Edina residents make social connections thru the school environment
• School auditoriums: SouthView, Valley View, High School , y , g(Edina Performing Arts Center)
• 70% of population does not have school age children• 33% of residents live alone• Underserved populations: empty nesters, teens, parents
w/young childrenw/young children• 2006 Parks & Rec Survey: support for walking/biking trails
(89%), indoor fitness/exercise (75%)• Facility Assessment – should be complete by November• Edinborough Facility – should be complete by November
Work Group Reports – September 21
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Land Use/Community Design17 t & 46 l• 17 property owners & 46 parcels
• Walgreens moving in old Jerrys Hardware – 2012• Jerrys updating new hardware location and storeJerrys updating new hardware location and store• History – Orchards and GrandView Heights Gates
Work Group Reports – September 21
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Finance & Real EstateAt l t t ffi l ki f /• At least two office users looking for more space/move
• Met Council has discussed park ‘n ride with OLG in the pastp
• Potential for residential development at OLG site• Past interest in developing the bus garage site• Potential for new residential project on W 49th Street• CIP identifies:
Art Center $196k– Art Center = $196k– Edinborough = $1.3mil– Braemar = $1.5 mil– Southdale/France/Promenade = $11 milSouthdale/France/Promenade $11 mil– Parks & Rec = $3.2 mil– Public Works = $32.9 mil– Utilities = $39.6 mil [$11.4 mil for stormwater pipe]
Work Group Reports – September 21
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City Departments PolicePolice
- Bike & pedestrian safety is biggest concern- Crime is not an issue- Dept has precinct at Southdale; operate bike unitsp p ; p
Parks & Rec- Braemar Study- Indoor athletic facility- Senior Center: how to better utilize
Public Works- County maintains Vernon; city maintains GrandView landscape
Lift t ti t Ed d A di- Lift station at Eden and Arcadia- Well at Sherwood Park will have to pipe to treatment site
CommunicationsNewsletter; daily & weekly outlets (Facebook & Twitter)- Newsletter; daily & weekly outlets (Facebook & Twitter)
Planning- Anticipating a zoning code update- Other areas of change include Southdale areaOther areas of change include Southdale area
Work Group Reports – September 21
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Businesses & Property OwnersWhat works:What works:
- Demographics and location/exposure- Customer loyalty- Good quality
What doesn’t work:- Parking lots and streetsg- Traffic, logistics of circulation and access
What would you add:Sidewalks on Vernon/pedestrian improvements- Sidewalks on Vernon/pedestrian improvements
- More/smaller restaurants- Green space- Buses on Eden rather than Vernon
Work Group Reports – September 21
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Q1 – Best thing/Worst thingS i & G d (11) A / i ti (13)Services & Goods (11) Access/navigation (13)Location (8) Walk/bike environment (9)Places (5) Unattractive (5)Places (5) Unattractive (5)
Q2 – Community CommonsGathering place (11) [outdoor (10)]Gathering place (11)…[outdoor (10)]Mixed use development (9)Public building (8)g ( )
Q3 – Success in 5 yrs/20 yrsBetter biking/walking (8) Transit/transportation (13)Community center (6) Gathering/community (9)Public realm improve. (5) Businesses/retail (5)
Public Meeting Q & A – September 21
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Base Maps/Graphic Analysis
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SketchUp over aerial
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SketchUp over aerial
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SketchUp Sections
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• Approx 340,000sf of office use
• Approx 150,000 sfof retail use
• Approx 1815 parking spaces
Parking – Preliminary #s
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Hard vs. Soft map
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Areas of Change/Potential Change
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Ideas for FrameworksIdeas for Frameworks
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Concept Plan
Small Area Guide Plan Illustrative . . . the green bridge1
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Concept Plan
Three Distinct Places . . . but connected2
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The Village Center . . . one signature gathering place at the heart3
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Emphasis on the Frame . . . pursue the ‘Living Streets’ approach4
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Emphasis on the Internal Streets . . . the connective tissue5
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New England / European Village . . . work with the topography 6
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Eden Avenue Main Street . . . creating a signature destination7
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Ideas for DetailsIdeas for Details
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Hwy 100 Before & After
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VernonVernon
Arcadia
Hwy 100
Eden
Arcadia
Hwy 100
50th
G
Intersections
Grange
Hwy 100
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Sidewalks
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Public Works Site
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Park N Ride – Maple Grove
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Park N Ride – Eden Prairie