urban design & development plan · 19.11.2013 · for the skinker debaliviere community urban...

U R B A N D E S I G N & D E V E L O P M E N T P L A NF O R T H E S K I N K E R D e B A L I V I E R E C O M M U N I T Y

Final Urban Design & Development Plan Preferred OptionP U B L I C M E E T I N G # 4S T . L O U I S , M I S S O U R I

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FOR THE SKINKER DeBALIVIERE COMMUNITYURBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PLAN

AGENDAPLANNING PROCESS

SUMMARY OF TOD STATION AREA PLAN

PUBLIC FEEDBACK SUMMARY

FINAL URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PLAN PREFERRED OPTION

Community Vision & GoalsFocus Area Plans

• Neighborhood Center• Delmar TOD• DeBaliviere Avenue• Forest Park Parkway• Skinker Boulevard

Neighborhood Fabric• Residential Rehab & Infill• Commercial Rehab & Infill• Streetscape & Landscape• Current Programs• Neighborhood Sustainability Systems

WORKSESSION

NEXT STEPS


The intent of the Urban Design & Development Plan is to continue the neighborhoods revitalization to achieve the Community Council’s (CC) stated Long-Term Goal for Skinker DeBaliviere to be an inclusive, cohesive, sustainable and vibrant urban community. (ref: RFP)

Objectives:• Engage residents and stakeholders• Build on the CC's sub-committee work

such as the Identity & Positioning Plan. • Identify specific projects and community

priorities. • Provide necessary implementation

documentation for development partners, funding sources, and the community.

• Revitalization to occur over the long-term (20-25years) without the use of eminent domain

INTENT & OBJECTIVES


SCOPE OF SERVICES1.0 SITE INVESTIGATION

2.0 GUIDING VISION & LIVABILITY PRINCIPLES

3.0 SKINKER DEBALIVIERE NEIGHBORHOOD OPTIONS

4.0 URBAN DEISGN & DEVELOPMENT PLAN PREFERRED OPTION• Urban Design & Development Plan Preferred Option• Draft Focus Areas Concepts & Strategies• Draft Delmar Boulevard/DeBaliviere Avenue Commercial & TOD

Strategies• Steering Committee Meeting 03/Public Workshop 03• Steering Committee Meeting 04

5.0 FINAL URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PLAN• Final Urban Design & Development Plan Preferred Option• Final Focus Areas Concepts & Strategies• Final Delmar Boulevard/DeBaliviere Avenue Commercial

& TOD Strategies• Draft Implementation Plan, Project Identification & Prioritization• Final Implementation Plan, Project Identification & Prioritization• Final Public Presentation• Submission of Final Deliverables


PROJECT SCHEDULEThe schedule for the completion of the Urban Design & Development Plan was determined by completion of the Delmar and DeBaliviere TOD Station Area Planning Project

March 26, 2013 Public Meeting 03

July 10 AdCom Meeting 04TOD Project Update

October 2, AdCom Meeting 05Project Restart

November 13 AdCom Meeting 06Final Urban Design & Development Plan Preferred Option

November 19 Public Workshop 04Final Urban Design & DevelopmentPlan Preferred Option

January 16 or 17, or AdCom Meeting 07January 23 or 24, 2014 Final Plan Review

January 28 or 29, or Public PresentationFebruary 4 or 5 Final Plan Presentation


TOD STATION AREA PLAN


TOD STATION AREA PLANTRANSIT CORRIDOR

• DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM• Delmar Station• Metro Garage Site• Forest Park/DeBaliviere Station

• REGULATORY FRAMEWORK• Draft Form-Based District


Mixed-UseCommercialResidentialInfill Residential

ParksParkingWash U DevelopmentNorth Skinker Redevelopment

TOD STATION AREA PLANTRANSIT CORRIDOR

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM• Residential Infill and Rehab 320 Units• Residential 1,750 Units (1,050 S.F./Unit)• Affordable Housing 600 Units (1,000

S.F./Unit)• Retail 65,000 S.F.• Office 55,000 S.F.• Structured Public Parking 500 Spaces

(Delmar Loop Station)(500 Private Spaces @ Delmar Loop)(225 Private Spaces @ DeBaliviere)

• Park & Open Space Lucier Park

• Average FAR of 1.36• Building Height of 3-8 Stories directly

surrounding the Delmar Station• Average building height of 3-5 stories on

Delmar and DeBaliviere with a 12 story residential tower at DeBaliviere & Forest Park Parkway.


TOD STATION AREA PLANDELMAR STATION AREA

• Multimodal bus transfer with average building heights of 5-8 stories.

• Wabash Station as Main Entrance to Delmar Loop MetroLink station

• Redevelop sites between the Pageant and Des Peres Ave. as one larger block.

• New Development along Delmar Boulevard from Hodiamont to Hamilton

• Infill vacant sites on Des Peres Ave. with residential buildings

• Future development of North Campus and North Skinker Blvd.

• Lucier Park extends out to corner of Delmar and Hamilton with an entrance plaza. Mixed-Use

CommercialResidentialInfill Residential

Parks & Open SpaceParkingWash U DevelopmentNorth Skinker Redevelopment











• Lucier Park extends out to corner of Delmar and Hamilton with an entrance plaza.









• Lucier Park is a plaza at corner of Delmar and Hamilton.




TOD STATION AREA PLANFOREST PARK – DeBALIVIERE STATION

• St. Vincent Greenway, Loop Trolley, & Streetscape Improvements

• Redevelop DeBaliviere Park and Ride Lot with New Building, internal structured parking, and a 12 story residential tower overlooking Forest Park

• Redevelop Strip Mall and facing properties

• Redevelop with New Mixed-Use Building at the bus turn around site

• Transit Plaza at intersection of MetroLink, DeBaliviere, Forest Park Parkway

• Pedestrian Connection between Pershing Avenue and MetroLink Station Plaza Mixed-Use

CommercialResidentialInfill Residential



TOD STATION AREA PLANDELMAR / DEBALIVIERE CORRIDOR

• Redevelop Metro Garage site.

• Mixed-Use Development along Delmar and DeBaliviere.

• Redevelop Delmar High School as Loop Trolley Barn

• Streetscape Improvements on Delmar and DeBaliviere.

• St. Vincent Greenway on DeBaliviere Ave.




TOD STATION AREA PLAN TRANSIT CORRIDOR

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMREGULATORY FRAMEWORK

FORM-BASED DISTRICT RECOMMENDATIONS:• A REGULATING PLAN (Map)

• BUILDING ENVELOPE STANDARDS (Height, Setback, etc.)

• BUILDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS* (signage, architectural standards, etc.)

• USE REGULATIONS* (types of uses)

*NOTE: These items must be approved by the City of St. Louis prior to inclusion in the FBD.FBD APPLIES ONLY WHEN CERTAIN CRITERIA ARE MET.

Neighborhood General Type 1Neighborhood General Type 3

Neighborhood Center Type 1Boulevard Type 2Campus Type


PUBLIC WORKSHOP #3SUMMARY OF FEEDBACK


PROCESSSmall groups spent 45 minutes reviewing the Vision, Goals, and Preferred Option Plan. Detailed areas included.

• NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER• Des Peres Avenue• Delmar Loop TOD• Lucier Park

• DEBALIVIERE AVENUE• Metro Garage• DeBaliviere TOD

• FOREST PARK PARKWAY• SKINKER BOULEVARD

GOALRespond to the overall Preferred Option Plan and detailed areas with your preferences, ideas, and concerns. Modify or add to the Community Vision and Goals

PUBLIC WORKSHOP #03


TRANSITWORK BOARD

ORIGINAL WORK BOARD


TRANSITWORK BOARD

SUMMARYNEIGHBORHOOD CENTER• Support for the East Side Greenway• Want to ensure a bikeable bridge at Forest Park

Pkwy.• Support for well programmed spaces along

greenway: community garden, dog park, etc. • Support for rejuvenation and reconnection of 4

Corners to the greater neighborhood. • Support for pedestrian bridge over Forest Park

Parkway• Debate about need to reconfigure Lucier Park

DEBALIVIERE AVENUE• Support for smaller transit plaza• Support for pedestrian and bike connection to

Pershing

SKINKER Boulevard• Support for dedicated bike lanes• Debate about which side bike lanes should be on• Debate about whether or not to maintain parking

??

FOREST PARK PARKWAY• Support for green sound wall at Forest Park Parkway

GENERAL• Support for DeBaliviere Avenue, Metro Garage, and TOD• Support for rehabilitation and infill throughout• Concerns about how to pay for projects/improvements• Concerns about how many streets will be opened to Delmar

Boulevard

??


FINAL URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PLANPREFERRED OPTION


ONE WORD CARDS - NOW

Trees Momentum Great Standard Wonderful Invested Less Secure Tired Historic Inconsistent Good Center Comfortable w/ Potential Cohesive OK Diverse Fragmented Community

Friendly Transition Groovy Neighborly

Stable Apprehensive Close


ONE WORD CARDS - FUTURE

Accessibility Integrated AwesomeExciting Regional Center More Secure

Vibrant Established Historic Safety Developed Large Shopping Center

Diversity (race, incomes, age, religion) Cohesive Attractive (to people, families, businesses) Community Green Wired Progressive Eclectic Invitational

Stability


SUMMARY IDEAS1. Create TOD AT DELMAR AND DEBALIVIERE Stations2. Bring diverse and viable BUSINESSES to Delmar3. Green DES PERES and open it to Delmar.4. Add BIKE LANES ON SKINKER5. Bring viable BUSINESSES to DeBaliviere. Create

pedestrian connection to MetroLink station. 6. Improve timing and PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AT

INTERSECTIONS. 7. Organize to create an IDENTIFIABLE STREET

CHARACTER FOR EASTERN DELMAR CORRIDOR.8. Create PARKING STANDARDS for neighborhood and

Delmar that align with future development goals.9. Create a DOG PARK, IMPROVE LUCIER PARK,

IMPROVE CONNECTION TO FOREST PARK.10. Create GREEN STREETS, rain gardens, energy

efficiency. 11. Improve INTERNAL COMMUNICATION12. INFILL vacant lots, REHAB deteriorating homes. 13. Create accessible SENIOR HOUSING14. Improve SECURITY with cameras on Delmar. 15. Work block by block to IMPROVE

MCPHERSON/LAUREL AREA on east side of MetroLink right of way.

16. EXPAND THE TROLLEY south on Skinker, connect to CWE and Downtown.

17. Create PARKS AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND SENIORS.

18. Promote OWNER OCCUPANCY of single family homes and responsible management of rental properties

19. Establish funding/maintenance PARTNERSHIPS for neighborhood parks and greenways

20. Establish DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS for infill of vacant lots and rehabs of deteriorating buildings.

DELMAR STATION TOD

DEBALIVIERE STATION TODSKINKER STATION TOD


DELMAR STATION TOD

DEBALIVIERE STATION TODSKINKER STATION TOD

SUMMARY IDEASSUMMARY IDEAS


COMMUNITY VISION(as amended by Public Meeting 03 and Stakeholders)

“Build upon Skinker DeBaliviere’s history, revitalization, diversity, sense of community, institutions, and

unmatched location and access to transit to createthe city’s premier healthy, multi-generational, walkable,

and transit-based, car-optional community.”


COMMUNITY GOALS (as amended by Public Meeting 03 and Stakeholders)(not ordered by priority)

• Continue the ongoing revitalization of Delmar Boulevard and DeBaliviere Avenue as a mixed-use, urban, multi-modal corridor.

• Improve Forest Park Parkway and Skinker Boulevard for visual quality, safety, and connectivity.

• Envision Des Peres Avenue, the 4 Corners, and Lucier Park as the ‘heart’ of the neighborhood

• Incentivize and create new neighborhood businesses and services to achieve a mixed-use, complete community.

• Improve parks, community gardens, and open space amenities

• Improve safety and visual quality of streets with healthy trees, robust native landscapes, improved sidewalks.


• Promote owner occupancy of single family homes and responsible management of rental properties.

• Enhance neighborhood integration, circulation, safety, and connectivity for all residents — pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and transit riders.

• Create a multi-generational neighborhood that supports active and independent lifestyle choices for all ages.

• Retain and continue to attract a diversity of residents to ensure an inclusive community.

• Promote community health, safety, and environmental sustainability.

• Organize for implementation success and community empowerment and leadership.


FINAL URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PLAN PREFERRED OPTIONFINAL URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PLAN PREFERRED OPTION


FOCUS AREA PLANSNEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

DELMAR TODDeBALIVIERE AVENUE

FOREST PARK PARKWAYSKINKER BOULEVARD


FOCUS AREA PLANS

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER• Des Peres Avenue• Lucier Park



DELMAR TOD• Delmar MetroLink Station• North Campus

FOCUS AREA PLANS




DeBALIVIERE AVENUE• Forest Park/DeBaliviere TOD• DeBaliviere Avenue• Metro Garage

FOCUS AREA PLANS





FOREST PARK PARKWAY

FOCUS AREA PLANS





FOREST PARK PARKWAY

SKINKER BOULEVARD

FOCUS AREA PLANS


FOCUS AREA PLANS:

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERDES PERES AVENUE : LUCIER PARK


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Dog Park

Community Garden

4 Corners

Des Peres School as the Collegiate School of Medicine & Bioscience

Improved Intersection

DES PERES AVENUEEast-Side Greenway• Sidewalk, bike path, and tree alley on east

side

• 4 Corners improved as a multi-functional destination and neighborhood center

• Des Peres Avenue infrastructure project. Requires re-purposing of properties.

• Geotechnical investigation needed for improvements along Des Peres

• Public park spaces along the greenway• Dog Park• Community Garden• Chess Tables• Sculpture Garden• Children’s Play area/Pocket Park

• The Collegiate School of Medicine & Bioscience


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – DES PERES AVENUE @ FOUR CORNERSExisting


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – DES PERES AVENUE @ FOUR CORNERSPROPOSED


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

DES PERES AVENUE

EXISTING CONDITIONS 1


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

DES PERES AVENUE

PROPOSED 1 : Typical


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – DES PERES AVENUEExisting


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – DES PERES AVENUEPROPOSED


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

DES PERES AVENUE



NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

DES PERES AVENUE

PROPOSED 2 @ Community Garden


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

DES PERES AVENUE



NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

DES PERES AVENUE

PROPOSED 3 @ Dog Park


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – DES PERES AVENUE @ PERSHINGExisting


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – DES PERES AVENUE @ PERSHING

PROPOSED


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

DES PERES AVENUEEast-Side GreenwayIntersection at Forest Park Parkway• Existing pedestrian bridge remains

• Brick or painted crosswalk strategy for improved intersection safety

•

• Improved Pedestrian lighting, visibility, timing

• Entrance Gates


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

DES PERES AVENUEEast-Side GreenwayIntersection at Forest Park Parkway –ALTERNATIVE• New bridge for long term connectivity.

• Bridge will be a phased future option

• Brick or painted crosswalk strategy for improved intersection safety

• Improved Pedestrian lighting, visibility, timing

• Entrance Gates


Lighting Examples

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERDES PERES AVENUE – Intersection at Forest Park Parkway


New Pedestrian Bridge Examples

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERDES PERES AVENUE – Intersection at Forest Park Parkway


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

LUCIER PARK – Option 1Existing Park Configuration PLUS• Street Configuration remains the same.

• Park boundary expands to include property at the corner of Delmar and Hamilton.

• Park accommodates ex. sports fieldsYouth 13 size (55yards x 105 yards)

• Expansion does not invoke the City Parks Protection Charter

• Hamilton at Delmar becomes a pedestrian entrance into the Park and Neighborhood.

• Redevelopment of Delmar edge.

• Only 1 building faces the Park• Proposed Park is 4.25 Acres, and will

support 4,250 people. Current pop. of Skinker DeBaliviere is 4,077


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

LUCIER PARK – Option 2Park Reconfiguration• Park boundary changes to a square

boundary at Delmar and Hamilton with a public playground next to Hamilton School.

• Park accommodates sports fields.Youth 11 (40 yards x 70 yards)

• Changes require a City-wide vote according to the City Parks Protection Charter.

• Reconnnect Hamilton Street and Washington Avenue.

• Redevelopment of Delmar edge.

• Buildings front park on all 4 sides

• Proposed Park is 2.3 Acres, and will support 2,300 people. Current pop. of Skinker DeBaliviere is 4,077


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – HAMILTON AVE. AND DELMAR BLVD. Existing


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – HAMILTON AVE. AND DELMAR BLVD.PROPOSED

PERSPECTIVES


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERDES PERES AVENUE : LUCIER PARK


FOCUS AREA PLANS:

DELMAR TOD


DELMAR TODDELMAR METROLINK STATION : NORTH CAMPUS


DELMAR TOD

EXISTING CONDITIONS• No active daily uses directly adjacent to the

station.

• Vacant buildings and undeveloped parcels

• Wabash building• Dobbs Building• Lawn between Gokul & Big Shark

• Poorly maintained sidewalks

• Wide streets with poor pedestrian environment


DELMAR TOD

ALTERNATIVE 1 – INFILL ONLY• Streets are not changed

• Multimodal bus transfer .


• Metro park and ride lot remains.

• New buildings infill underdeveloped sites on Delmar and Rosedale.


DELMAR TOD

ALTERNATIVE 2 – REDEVELOPMENT• Multimodal bus transfer with average

building heights of 5-8 stories.


• Redevelop sites between the Pageant and Des Peres Ave.



• Reconfigured streets North of Delmar• Rosedale extends to connect with Enright• Des Peres closes north of Delmar


DELMAR TOD

ALTERNATIVE 3 – REDEVELOPMENT, RECONFIGURATION & NORTH CAMPUS• Multimodal bus transfer with average

building heights of 5-8 stories.


• Redevelop sites between the Pageant and Des Peres Ave.



• Development of North Campus and North Skinker Blvd.

• Reconfigured streets North of Delmar• Des Peres extends to connect with Enright• Rosedale straightens• New Street through North Campus


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

DEMAR LOOP TODEXISTING CONDITIONS: West of MetroLink


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

DEMAR LOOP TODPROPOSED (west of Metro) : Loop Trolley + Redevelopment + Streetscape


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – DELMAR METROLINK STATIONExisting + PROPOSED


DELMAR TODDELMAR METROLINK STATION : NORTH CAMPUS


FOCUS AREA PLANS:

DeBALIVIERE AVENUE


DeBALIVIERE AVENUEDeBALIVIERE TOD : METRO GARAGE


DeBALIVIERE TODTOD + Transit Plaza• St. Vincent Greenway, Loop Trolley, &

Streetscape Improvements

• Redevelop DeBaliviere Park and Ride Lot with New Building, internal structured parking (private), and a 12 story residential tower overlooking Forest Park. 3 Stories mixed-use plinth building on DeGiverville.

• Redevelop Strip Mall and facing properties

• Redevelop with New Mixed-Use Building at the bus turn around site

• Transit Plaza at intersection of MetroLink, DeBaliviere, Forest Park Parkway

• Pedestrian Connection between Pershing Avenue and MetroLink Station Plaza

DeBALIVIERE AVENUE


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – FOREST PARK / DEBALIVIERE STATIONExisting


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – FOREST PARK / DEBALIVIERE STATIONPROPOSED

PERSPECTIVES


METRO GARAGE– OPTION 1Low-Rise Residential Redevelopment• Metro Garage redeveloped into traditional

residential blocks

• Mixed-Use Development along Delmar and DeBaliviere.


• Streetscape Improvements on Delmar


• Mixed-Use redevelopment on north side of Delmar Blvd.

• Redevelopment of site across from Crossroads School

DeBALIVIERE AVENUE


METRO GARAGE – ALTERNATIVEMixed-Use Redevelopment• Metro Garage redeveloped with

Mixed-Use retail and residential facing Delmar and DeBaliviere.

• Residential development on Washington Avenue.


• Streetscape Improvements on Delmar


• Mixed-Use redevelopment on north side of Delmar Blvd.

• Redevelopment of site across from Crossroads School

DeBALIVIERE AVENUE


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – GOODFELLOW AVE. AT DELMAR BLVD.Existing

PERSPECTIVES


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – GOODFELLOW AVE. AT DELMAR BLVD. PROPOSED

PERSPECTIVES


DeBALIVIERE AVENUE

DeBALIVIERE TOD : METRO GARAGE

Existing Conditions: Delmar Blvd. East of Goodfellow


DeBALIVIERE AVENUE


PROPOSED: Delmar Blvd. East of Goodfellow: Trolley & Redevelopment


DeBALIVIERE AVENUE


Existing Conditions: DeBaliviere Avenue


DeBALIVIERE AVENUE


PROPOSED: DeBaliviere Avenue: Trolley + Greenway + Redevelopment


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – DEBALIVIERE AVENUEExisting

PERSPECTIVES


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – DEBALIVIERE AVENUEPROPOSED

PERSPECTIVES


DeBALIVIERE AVENUEDeBALIVIERE TOD : METRO GARAGE


FOCUS AREA PLANS:

FOREST PARK PARKWAY


FOREST PARK PARKWAY


FOREST PARK PARKWAY

FOREST PARK PARKWAYIdentity Wall with Plants

Existing Conditions AA


FOREST PARK PARKWAY

FOREST PARK PARKWAYIdentity Wall with Plants• 3’-6” required for plants, in existing grass area• Shoulder remains• Lighting fixtures updated, location remains same LOCATION A: Sound Wall with Plants

A


FOREST PARK PARKWAY

FOREST PARK PARKWAYIdentity Wall with Plants• 3’-6” required for plants, in existing grass area• Shoulder remains• Lighting fixtures updated, location remains same Existing Conditions B

B


FOREST PARK PARKWAY

FOREST PARK PARKWAYIdentity Wall with Plants• 3’-6” required for plants, in existing grass area• Shoulder remains• Lighting fixtures updated, location remains same LOCATION B: Sound Wall with Plants

B


EXAMPLES: Identity Wall

FOREST PARK PARKWAY


FOREST PARK PARKWAYExisting

PERSPECTIVES


PERSPECTIVES

FOREST PARK PARKWAYPROPOSED 1


PERSPECTIVES



PERSPECTIVES

FOREST PARK PARKWAYExisting


PERSPECTIVES



FOCUS AREA PLANS:

SKINKER BOULEVARD


SKINKER BOULEVARD


SKINKER BOULEVARD

SKINKER BOULEVARD Existing• Maintain parallel parking at Kayak’s

• Create a Multi-Use Path on the West side.

• Maintain existing tree lawn and sidewalk

• Extend sidewalk to the low wall to accommodate two-way bicycle traffic.

• East side of Skinker remains the same.


SKINKER BOULEVARD

SKINKER BOULEVARD – OPTION 1Multi-Use Path on West Side• Maintain parallel parking at Kayak’s

• Create a Multi-Use Path on the West side.


• Extend sidewalk to the low wall to accommodate two-way bicycle traffic.

• East side of Skinker remains the same.


SKINKER BOULEVARD

SKINKER BOULEVARDMulti-Use Path on West SideExisting Conditions


SKINKER BOULEVARD

SKINKER BOULEVARDMulti-Use Path on West SidePROPOSED: OPTION 1


SKINKER BOULEVARD

SKINKER BOULEVARD – OPTION 2One Way Bike Lane on East & West Side

• Create a One Way Bike Lane on the West side.


• Extend sidewalk necessary for a one way bike lane / retain some landscaping.

• Create a One Way Bike Lane on the East side.

• curb edge extended to create new bike lane and buffer lawn to match edge of Forest Park along South Skinker Blvd.


SKINKER BOULEVARD

SKINKER BOULEVARDNew Bike Lanes on West and East SidePROPOSED: OPTION 2


SKINKER BOULEVARD

SKINKER BOULEVARDNew Bike Lanes on West and East SidePROPOSED: OPTION 2 Sunday Parking Conditions


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – SKINKER BLVD.Existing


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – SKINKER BLVD.PROPOSED – OPTION 1


PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – SKINKER BLVD.Existing


NEIGHBORHOOD FABRICRESIDENTIAL REHAB & INFILLCOMMERCIAL REHAB & INFILLSTREETSCAPE & LANDSCAPE

CURRENT PROGRAMSNEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY SYSTEMS


NEIGHBORHOOD FABRIC:

RESIDENTIAL REHAB & INFILL


EXISTING RESIDENTIAL for possible REHAB & RENOVATION


TRANSITRESIDENTIAL REHAB & INFILL

CURRENT PROGRAMS• Nov 12: 2014 Home Repair Program

Info Session with Rebuilding Together

• NextDoor.com: Resource-sharing Website for Skinker DeBaliviere Neighborhood

• opportunity to share information, ideas, event details, recommendations, find neighbors with similar interests, and more!

• Solar Panel Workshop Microgrid Solar presented on solar panels, the group visited an installation on Washington Ave. and the new all-solar-panel on the Moonrise


TRANSITCURRENT PROJECTS & PROGRAMS

RESIDENTIAL INFILL, REPAIR &REHAB• Wash U: Student residential

renovations & rehabs

• Private Rehabs & Repairs


TRANSIT

GREENING, GARDENING, HISTORY, & AGING WORKSHOPS• Oct 26: Gateway Greening: Preparing

Your Garden for Late Season

• Nov. 13: Your Neighborhood, Your House: A Skinker DeBaliviere History

• Oct 21: Making Your Home & Community Greener

• Sept. 21: Tour the new Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience

• Sept. 23: Healthcare System Workshop

• Aging in Place survey & study

• June 15: Youth Art & Recycling

CURRENT PROJECTS & PROGRAMS


INFILL RESIDENTIAL


TRANSITRESIDENTIAL INFILL AND REHABILITATION

EXAMPLES – Botanical Heights, CWE, PVG, Omaha NE, Milwaukee WI, San Francisco CA

RESIDENTIAL INFILL: Single Family Homes, Multi Family , Townhouses, Condos, Senior Living



COMMERCIAL REHAB & INFILL


EXISTING & NEW COMMERCIAL for RECRUITMENT & REHAB


TRANSITCOMMERCIAL REHAB & INFILL

CURRENT PLANS & PROGRAMS• Delmar Loop Retail Study 2012

• East Loop Special Business District

• East Loop CID

• City of St. Louis Neighborhood Commercial District Program

• City of St. Louis Facade Program



STREETSCAPE & LANDSCAPE


RESIDENTIAL STREETS


TRANSITSTREETSCAPE & LANDSCAPE

TREE SURVEY• 28th Ward tree survey is complete.Recommendation• Get a complete tree survey finished for

the entire neighborhood, including the 26th ward.

• Pursue a reforestation program for long term tree health

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE • Green Intersections

• Native plants• Beautification• Visual Impact• Maintenance

• Streetscape Strategy• North South Streets• East West Streets


TRANSIT

EXAMPLE: KINGSBURY AVE.EXISTING



TRANSIT

EXAMPLE: KINGSBURY AVE.PROPOSED A• Permeable Parking



TRANSIT

EXAMPLE: KINGSBURY AVE.PROPOSED B• Rain Gardens• Mid-Block Crossing



TRANSIT

EXAMPLE: KINGSBURY AVE.PROPOSED C• Rain Gardens• Mid-Block Crossing• Permeable Parking




NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY SYSTEMS


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY SYSTEMSSUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODTOOLKIT• The City of St. Louis has developed 27

tools for neighborhoods to use to advance sustainability in their community

Example Tools:• Create Public Art• Convert Hardscape to Pervious

Surfaces• Create a Recycling Challenge &

Education Program• Launch a Neighborhood Timebank

How can the tools be implemented in Skinker DeBaliviere?


WORK BOARD


WORK SESSION TASKS• Tell is what is working and what isn’t …• Identify the projects that YOU would like

to see implemented first

• Most importantly…

MAKE SURE YOUR COMMENTS ARE RECORDED!


WHAT’S NEXT?

You can leave comments on the Skinker DeBaliviere Website!http://skinkerdebaliviere.wordpress.com/skinker-debaliviere-urban-design-plan/

• Final Neighborhood Urban Design & Development Plan

• Final Focus Area Plans• Delmar/DeBaliviere Corridor Commercial

& TOD Strategies• Final Public Meeting – End of January or

beginning of February

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