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Downtown Glendale Community Working Group
September 23, 2015Meeting #5
Agenda Updates Economic development presentations Results of Homework #4 Pros and cons of the route options Large group discussion of route options to carry
forward Map exercise Homework #5 Adjourn
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Observations on Existing Light Rail System
Abhishek Dayal, Valley MetroJoshua Matthews, Valley Metro
Economic Development Database
Tracks all major developments within ½ mile of a light rail station (since 2005) Data comes from news releases, developer
information packets and city development departments Database includes:Project name, address and station areaCapital investment for constructionHousing units, sq. ft. by land use and hotel
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Total Development Along Light Rail
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Light Rail & Economic Development
Light rail focuses development within specific areas (station areas) Transit-oriented development leads to higher
density, greater intensity and walkable streetscapes Leads to mixed-use development that is more
conducive to walking/biking Connects residential districts with commercial,
office and activity centers
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Local Development Examples
7Portland Place apartments, PhoenixEncore on 1st senior housing, Mesa
Gracie’s Village affordable housing, Tempe
ASU Downtown Campus, Phoenix
Local Adaptive Reuse Examples
8The Newton, PhoenixThe Yard at Farmer Arts District, Tempe
Cathedral Townhomes, PhoenixDesoto Central Market, Phoenix
Economic Development in Downtown Glendale
Brian Friedman, City of GlendaleJean Moreno, City of Glendale
Kristen Stephenson, City of Glendale
Economic Development Basics
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Retail/Restaurants• Rely on disposable income
Employment• Effective transportation• Zoning Supportive Communities
Residential• Effective transportation• Population Trends• Nearby employment/ amenities
Economic Development Perspective
Maximizes investment opportunities Aligned with Centerline objectives Creates synergy National return on investment is 3.7 to 1 (370%) Key factor in federal funding decision
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About Glendale Centerline…
Council Goal identified in 2007 Key Objectives:Broaden view of downtownCreate a “brand” for Glendale Avenue corridorEstablish economic partnershipsDevelop new core identity for the areaOngoing redevelopment strategy
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Centerline Overlay District
Alternative set of development standards Intended to facilitate private development Provides flexibility and expediency Supports development and redevelopment
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How Does it Work?
Optional participation Administrative Process Underlying zoning is superseded Only for use in the approved Glendale Centerline
area
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Why is it important
Time is money Avoids rezoning cases Clear set of development standards Expedites the development process Creates continuity of zoning/land use over time Encourages development opportunities
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Mix of Current Centerline Businesses
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Retail Trade49.47%
Other Services except Public Administration
20.70%
Accommodation and Food Services
16.49%
Construction4.91%
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Utilities
Information
Health and Social
Finance and Ins.Transp ServicesProf. ServicesAdmin Services Mgt of Companies
Other8.42%
Retail Vacancy
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7.8%
14.7%
Glendale CenterlinePhoenix Metro
9.4%
Office Vacancy
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17.8%
22.8%
16.8%
Glendale CenterlinePhoenix Metro
Multifamily Vacancy
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3.4%4.2%
Glendale CenterlinePhoenix Metro
4.7%
Industrial Vacancy
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5.9%
11.8%
Glendale CenterlinePhoenix Metro
11.6%
Results of Homework #4Jennifer Pyne, Valley Metro
Downtown Glendale Route Options
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Map Exercise from August Meeting
Route Option Green dots(favored)
Red dots (not favored)
Total # of dots
Glenn/Palmaire couplet and 51st Ave. (yellow)
27 2 29
Lamar /55th Dr. (pink) [*8 noted preference for 51st Ave connection to Lamar]
22* 11 33
Glendale Ave (green) 15 26 41
Glenn/Palmaire couplet and 55th Ave. (blue)
9 9 18
Palmaire/55th Ave. (purple) 3 6 9
Myrtle/Palmaire couplet (red) 0 24 24
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Additional Insight from Homework
29 CWG members responded Major support or acceptance of Glenn Dr. options 19 included a Glenn option as a favored
optionRespondents who did not identify Glenn as a
favored option were diverse in what they did favor: Lamar (6), Palmaire (3), Glendale Ave (3), No build (2)
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Options with the Most Support
Glenn Dr., which may include:Glenn double trackGlenn/Palmaire coupletEither option may connect via 51st Ave. or
55th Ave. Lamar Rd., which may include:Connect via 55th Dr. or 51st Ave.
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Options Proposed to Set Aside Myrtle/Palmaire couplet Palmaire double track
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Continuing Discussion Glendale Avenue
New or Additional Ideas from CWG
Glenn Dr. variationsDouble track on Glenn Terminate on Glenn east of 57th Ave.
Lamar variations Turn onto Lamar at 51st Ave. instead of 55th
Dr. Transit mall concept (i.e. eliminate vehicle
traffic), especially on Glendale Ave. or Glenn Dr.
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New or Additional Ideas from CWG
New couplet (single-track loop) conceptsGlenn/Glendale Lamar/GlendaleGlenn/Lamar
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Discussion or Questions
Downtown Route Options: Pros and Cons
Joe Racosky, Valley Metro
Pros and Cons
Based on:Evaluation criteriaComments on homework Technical analysis by Valley Metro Input from City of Glendale staff
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Typical Double Track Concept
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Typical Single Track/Couplet Concept
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Pros and Cons – Track Configuration
Double Track (+) Everything in one place (+) Fewer street miles of impact (-) Bigger impact per street mile
Single Track (+) Less impact per street mile (-) Directions may be split (-) More street miles of impact
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Perspectives on Impacts
Footprint impacts are similar no matter which streets are used Ability to accommodate or accept the impact is
what distinguishes the route optionsAvailable ROW Adjacent land useBuilding setbacks Traffic role, volumes, and speeds
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Glenn Dr.
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Glenn Dr. at 51st Ave.
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Glenn Dr Alignment Options
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Pros and Cons - Glenn Dr.
(+) Serves the heart of downtown (+) Low traffic volumes (+) Well-positioned for future crossing of Grand
Ave. & BNSF (+) Potential infill development (-) Concerns with historic properties (-) Additional turns would reduce speeds
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Lamar Rd.
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Lamar Rd Alignment Options
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Pros and Cons – Lamar Rd.
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(+/-) Located on the edge of downtown(+) Low traffic volumes(+) Redevelopment potential (+) 55th Dr. option has lower traffic volumes than
51st Ave. and would not be adjacent to neighborhood(-) Potential neighborhood impacts (-) Moderate difficulty - future crossing
Grand/BNSF
Glendale Ave. through Downtown
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Glendale Ave Alignment Options
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(+) Direct route without turns (+/-) Runs through the heart of downtown, which
serves more businesses but also creates potential to impact them (-) High traffic volumes – serves through-traffic
patterns on major regional arterial with few alternate routes (-) More costly and complicated Grand/BNSF
crossing (for light rail) and operational issues (for BRT)
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Pros and Cons – Glendale Ave.
Couplet Options
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Pros and Cons – New Couplet Options
(+) Less impact per street mile (-) More street miles of impact (-) Introduces impacts on 58th Ave.
Specific to Glenn/Lamar (-) Two blocks between couplet streets
(usually no more than one block)
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Discussion or Questions
Map Exercise
Maps:Glenn Dr. set of options Lamar Rd. set of optionsGlendale Ave.Couplet options
1 dot per CWG member Place one dot on any option that you believe is
PREFERABLE
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Homework #5
Please return Homework #5 by Wednesday, September 30 to Megan Casey:
Online: valleymetro.org/cwgEmail: mcasey@valleymetro.org Fax: 602.523.6095
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