Smart Growth Station Planning Smart Growth Station Planning and and

Transit Oriented Development Transit Oriented Development

Smart Growth Station Planning Smart Growth Station Planning and and

Transit Oriented Development Transit Oriented Development

Photo: Times Herald-Record/Tara Engberg

• Strategic Intermodal Facilities & T.O.D.’sStrategic Intermodal Facilities & T.O.D.’s

− Creation/expansion of transportation hubs in key Creation/expansion of transportation hubs in key marketsmarkets

− Context scaled projects and public / private Context scaled projects and public / private developmentsdevelopments

− Multi-modal and alternative station access program Multi-modal and alternative station access program components to encourage mobility components to encourage mobility

• Strategic Intermodal Facilities & T.O.D.’sStrategic Intermodal Facilities & T.O.D.’s

− Creation/expansion of transportation hubs in key Creation/expansion of transportation hubs in key marketsmarkets

− Context scaled projects and public / private Context scaled projects and public / private developmentsdevelopments

− Multi-modal and alternative station access program Multi-modal and alternative station access program components to encourage mobility components to encourage mobility

SMART GROWTH : STATION AREA / T.O.D. PLANNING PROCESSSMART GROWTH : STATION AREA / T.O.D. PLANNING PROCESS

SMART GROWTH : STATION AREA / T.O.D. PLANNING PROCESSSMART GROWTH : STATION AREA / T.O.D. PLANNING PROCESS

• Champion “transit friendly”, community centered Champion “transit friendly”, community centered approach in addressing regional issuesapproach in addressing regional issues

• Engage the community, government and stakeholders Engage the community, government and stakeholders in a collaborative Station Area planning process.in a collaborative Station Area planning process.

• An inclusive planning process increases trust, reduces An inclusive planning process increases trust, reduces opposition, supports broader based ownership and aids opposition, supports broader based ownership and aids in securing funding.in securing funding.

• Process enables the Railroad, community, and Process enables the Railroad, community, and stakeholders to achieve a sense of stewardship for the stakeholders to achieve a sense of stewardship for the station based on shared goals and smart growth station based on shared goals and smart growth principles.principles.

• Champion “transit friendly”, community centered Champion “transit friendly”, community centered approach in addressing regional issuesapproach in addressing regional issues

• Engage the community, government and stakeholders Engage the community, government and stakeholders in a collaborative Station Area planning process.in a collaborative Station Area planning process.

• An inclusive planning process increases trust, reduces An inclusive planning process increases trust, reduces opposition, supports broader based ownership and aids opposition, supports broader based ownership and aids in securing funding.in securing funding.

• Process enables the Railroad, community, and Process enables the Railroad, community, and stakeholders to achieve a sense of stewardship for the stakeholders to achieve a sense of stewardship for the station based on shared goals and smart growth station based on shared goals and smart growth principles.principles.

The Original Transit Oriented DevelopmentThe Original Transit Oriented Development

Transit Oriented DevelopmentLeveraged Air-rights

Transit Oriented DevelopmentLeveraged Air-rights

Construction of Grand Central TerminalTrack & Street Infrastructure 1903-1913

Construction of Grand Central TerminalTrack & Street Infrastructure 1903-1913

GRAND CENTRALGRAND CENTRAL700,000 Customers Daily 700,000 Customers Daily (railroad, subway, retail & visitor)(railroad, subway, retail & visitor)

GRAND CENTRALGRAND CENTRAL700,000 Customers Daily 700,000 Customers Daily (railroad, subway, retail & visitor)(railroad, subway, retail & visitor)

GRAND CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENTGRAND CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENTMarketplaceMarketplace

GRAND CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENTGRAND CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENTMarketplaceMarketplace

GRAND CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENTGRAND CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENTFood CourtFood Court

GRAND CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENTGRAND CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENTFood CourtFood Court

SMART GROWTH : STATION AREA / T.O.D. PLANNING PROCESSSMART GROWTH : STATION AREA / T.O.D. PLANNING PROCESS

• Transit Oriented DevelopmentTransit Oriented Development− Development with a functional relationship to transit, Development with a functional relationship to transit,

allowing it to achieve synergies that enhance value allowing it to achieve synergies that enhance value to bothto both

− Strategy to manage Station Area Smart Growth and Strategy to manage Station Area Smart Growth and support ridership support ridership

− Tool to protect, leverage and enhance Railroad Tool to protect, leverage and enhance Railroad assets, improve customer benefits and support assets, improve customer benefits and support community revitalizationcommunity revitalization

− Alternative to the consequences of suburban sprawl Alternative to the consequences of suburban sprawl

• Transit Oriented DevelopmentTransit Oriented Development− Development with a functional relationship to transit, Development with a functional relationship to transit,

allowing it to achieve synergies that enhance value allowing it to achieve synergies that enhance value to bothto both

− Strategy to manage Station Area Smart Growth and Strategy to manage Station Area Smart Growth and support ridership support ridership

− Tool to protect, leverage and enhance Railroad Tool to protect, leverage and enhance Railroad assets, improve customer benefits and support assets, improve customer benefits and support community revitalizationcommunity revitalization

− Alternative to the consequences of suburban sprawl Alternative to the consequences of suburban sprawl

POUGHKEEPSIE STATIONPOUGHKEEPSIE STATIONPre-Construction ConditionsPre-Construction ConditionsPOUGHKEEPSIE STATIONPOUGHKEEPSIE STATIONPre-Construction ConditionsPre-Construction Conditions

POUGHKEEPSIE STATION PARKING & INTERMODALPOUGHKEEPSIE STATION PARKING & INTERMODALBenchmark Context Sensitive ProjectBenchmark Context Sensitive Project

POUGHKEEPSIE STATION PARKING & INTERMODALPOUGHKEEPSIE STATION PARKING & INTERMODALBenchmark Context Sensitive ProjectBenchmark Context Sensitive Project

POUGHKEEPSIE STATIONPOUGHKEEPSIE STATIONTransit Adjacent DevelopmentTransit Adjacent DevelopmentPOUGHKEEPSIE STATIONPOUGHKEEPSIE STATION

Transit Adjacent DevelopmentTransit Adjacent Development

Smart Growth Station AreaSmart Growth Station Area Master Planning & T.O.D. Master Planning & T.O.D.

ProcessProcess

Smart Growth Station AreaSmart Growth Station Area Master Planning & T.O.D. Master Planning & T.O.D.

ProcessProcess

Case Study: BEACONCase Study: BEACONCase Study: BEACONCase Study: BEACON

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CITY OF BEACONCITY OF BEACONCITY OF BEACONCITY OF BEACON

• ContextContext– Beacon has a rich history and industrial roots, located on Beacon has a rich history and industrial roots, located on

the Hudson Riverthe Hudson River– Beacon has had a Station for over 150 yearsBeacon has had a Station for over 150 years– Undergoing a cultural and economic “renaissance”Undergoing a cultural and economic “renaissance”

• TodayToday– Mix of industrial and commercial enterprises transforming

its identity into a city of cultural and tourist related attractions, complemented by centers for environmental research and supported by excellent rail connectivity.

– Unprecedented increase in rail ridership; 50% in the last 5 years causing parking shortfalls despite expansion projects. 40% ridership growth expected in next 10 years

• ContextContext– Beacon has a rich history and industrial roots, located on Beacon has a rich history and industrial roots, located on

the Hudson Riverthe Hudson River– Beacon has had a Station for over 150 yearsBeacon has had a Station for over 150 years– Undergoing a cultural and economic “renaissance”Undergoing a cultural and economic “renaissance”

• TodayToday– Mix of industrial and commercial enterprises transforming

its identity into a city of cultural and tourist related attractions, complemented by centers for environmental research and supported by excellent rail connectivity.

– Unprecedented increase in rail ridership; 50% in the last 5 years causing parking shortfalls despite expansion projects. 40% ridership growth expected in next 10 years

Access Improvements to the Station Area will set the stage for improved

linkages to Main Street, the river and key recreational/tourist facilities

BEACON STATIONBEACON STATIONLinking the Riverfront with BeaconLinking the Riverfront with Beacon

BEACON STATIONBEACON STATIONLinking the Riverfront with BeaconLinking the Riverfront with Beacon

PROJECT TIMELINEPROJECT TIMELINE

Governor George E. Pataki announces Beacon Station

Parking & Access improvement Project

Newburgh -Beacon bus service to Stewart

Airport

Long Dock Beacon(Scenic Hudson) Development

Process

Stakeholder Meeting Conceptual Refinement

Long Term Station Area

Planning CharettePublic outreach meeting & ongoing stakeholder input

DIA: Beacon Opening

Establishment of Rivers & Estuaries Center

Southern Dutchess County Chamber

of Commerce

Beacon Merchants Meeting

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2

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ch 2

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Nov

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Janu

ary

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May

200

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Apr

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Ongoing Meeting with stakeholders and others to

develop hybrid plan

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July

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Sept

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Aug

ust

2004

MTA Metro-North Beacon Station Parking and Access

Improvement Project

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ne 2

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Public Information Session: Beacon Station Area Master Plan

Beacon Ferry Service Launched

Oct

ober

200

5

PLANNING CHARRETTE WORKSHOPPLANNING CHARRETTE WORKSHOP

Principles for Beacon Area ImprovementsPrinciples for Beacon Area Improvements Principles for Beacon Area ImprovementsPrinciples for Beacon Area Improvements• Create a Sense of Arrival “Gateway to Beacon”• Reclaim the Waterfront• Consolidate Surface Parking into a Parking Structure• Link Waterfront to Downtown Beacon• Mitigate Traffic Impacts (Improve Mobility)• Continue Local Participation in the Process

• Create a Sense of Arrival “Gateway to Beacon”• Reclaim the Waterfront• Consolidate Surface Parking into a Parking Structure• Link Waterfront to Downtown Beacon• Mitigate Traffic Impacts (Improve Mobility)• Continue Local Participation in the Process

• Public workshops and forums

• Hands on drawing and design

• Public workshops and forums

• Hands on drawing and design

PUBLIC PARTICIPATIONPUBLIC PARTICIPATION PUBLIC PARTICIPATIONPUBLIC PARTICIPATION

• Written and verbal comments taken

• Strong Community Participation

• Written and verbal comments taken

• Strong Community Participation

OUTREACH & MEDIAOUTREACH & MEDIA OUTREACH & MEDIAOUTREACH & MEDIA

• Newspaper & Station Newspaper & Station NoticesNotices

• Newspaper & Station Newspaper & Station NoticesNotices

• Radio Public Service Radio Public Service AnnouncementsAnnouncements

• Radio Public Service Radio Public Service AnnouncementsAnnouncements

• Direct MailDirect Mail• Direct MailDirect Mail

Beacon Long Dock

(Scenic Hudson)

Challenges, Challenges, FeedbackFeedback & Consensus: & Consensus: Hybrid DesignHybrid DesignChallenges, Challenges, FeedbackFeedback & Consensus: & Consensus: Hybrid DesignHybrid DesignWork with a diverse group with competing interests and move towards consensusWork with a diverse group with competing interests and move towards consensus

LINKING DOWNTOWN BEACON WITH THE WATERFRONT

LINKING DOWNTOWN BEACON WITH THE WATERFRONT

• Opportunities for Linkage

• Translating increased ridership and access into local patronage

• Opportunities to increase housing and other development

• Making Beacon a destination

• Opportunities for Linkage

• Translating increased ridership and access into local patronage

• Opportunities to increase housing and other development

• Making Beacon a destination

Key Modules IncludeKey Modules Include• Garden Garage• Reclaimed Waterfront Areas & Intermodal Plaza• Multifunctional “Gateway” Station• Improved Access and Traffic Mitigation Efforts• Transit Oriented Development

• Garden Garage• Reclaimed Waterfront Areas & Intermodal Plaza• Multifunctional “Gateway” Station• Improved Access and Traffic Mitigation Efforts• Transit Oriented Development

Funding & Funding & DevelopmentDevelopment Strategy: Strategy: Modular Build-outModular Build-out Funding & Funding & DevelopmentDevelopment Strategy: Strategy: Modular Build-outModular Build-out

Multifunctional “Gateway” StationMultifunctional “Gateway” StationMultifunctional “Gateway” StationMultifunctional “Gateway” Station

• Enclosed public facility with unique river and city views to serve ferry, bus, rail, waterfront, tourism information, and retail functions

• ‘Station Shell’ concept provides significant interior space to gain private investment and unique venues in a non-traditional building

• Enclosed public facility with unique river and city views to serve ferry, bus, rail, waterfront, tourism information, and retail functions

• ‘Station Shell’ concept provides significant interior space to gain private investment and unique venues in a non-traditional building

Transit Oriented Development OpportunitiesTransit Oriented Development OpportunitiesTransit Oriented Development OpportunitiesTransit Oriented Development Opportunities

Beacon Station Area VisionBeacon Station Area VisionBeacon Station Area VisionBeacon Station Area Vision

Final Public Information Final Public Information Session Session

September 28, 2004September 28, 2004

Final Public Information Final Public Information Session Session

September 28, 2004September 28, 2004

BEACON PROJECT 2005 - 06

BEACON PROJECT 2005 - 06

BeforeBefore

BeforeBefore

OSSINING STATIONOSSINING STATIONT.O.D. Site

OSSINING STATIONOSSINING STATIONT.O.D. Site

OSSINING STATIONOSSINING STATIONHarbor Square T.O.D.OSSINING STATIONOSSINING STATIONHarbor Square T.O.D.

Parking as a Strategic Landbank for T.O.D.Port Chester Station

Parking as a Strategic Landbank for T.O.D.Port Chester Station

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and and Transit Oriented Development Transit Oriented Development

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Transit Oriented Development Transit Oriented Development