deep ellum project overview community meeting 040711

8/7/2019 Deep Ellum Project Overview Community Meeting 040711

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Deep Ellum Area Revitalization2006 Capitol Improvement Project

Project Awareness Community Meeting


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Presentation Outline

Deep Ellum Revitalization Project Overview Project History Original Project Scope (PB06U733, PB06U735, PB06U736, PB06U742) Updated Project Scope

Updated Project Scope of Work and Proposed Plan Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Project Funding Constraints Project Phase Breakdown

Working Together When the Work Begins Anticipated Quality of Life Concerns

Community Outreach and Engagement Methods Required Amendment Process

Thoroughfare Plan Amendment Amendment Approval Timeline Projected Quality of Life Area Improvements


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Project History

In January 2006, Mayor Laura Miller and Council Member PaulineMedrano organized a task team composed of representativesfrom the Deep Ellum Foundation, Deep Ellum Residents Council,area businesses and city staff to change the negative perception

of the area and develop the unified community vision.

Vision

A mixed use community that can support substantial growth in

residency and diverse business presence in addition tocontinuous patronage activity during the day and night whilemaintaining Deep Ellums unique culture.


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Project History

Elements that would support the vision:

Streetscaping (improved sidewalk accessibility, parkwayfurniture and landscape)

Better street parking experience Improved vehicle traffic flow that respects pedestrian and bike

traffic

Sidewalk cafs, coffee houses and restaurants Boutique stores and markets

After several bond town hall meetings, 2006 bond funds wereearmarked by City Council to allow the implementation of a scopeof work that would support the transformation of the area.

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Original Project Scope

Allocated funds for streetscape improvements in the core areaof Deep Ellum from Good Latimer to Hall.

Original work scope will only provide better sidewalkaccessible corners, aesthetic streetscaping from the curb to

the building face and traffic signal upgrades.

2006 Deep Ellum Streetscape Bond Project*

1.Commerce Street between Good Latimer & Hall (U733) $ 1,743,6812.Elm Street between Good Latimer & Hall (U735) $ 1,781,5873.Main Street between Good Latimer & Hall (U742) $ 1,705,7754.Good Latimerbetween Canton & Elm (U736) $ 682,310

Total 2006 Streetscape Project Funds Allocated $ 5,913,353

* Presentation information relates to only these area specific bond project


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Updated Project Scope

Considering recent community growth in addition to the current

desires and concerns expressed in formal community meetings,

city meetings, agency meetings, and informal gatherings where

City staff engaged Deep Ellum businesses, residents and

landowners a revised proposed project scope of work wasdeveloped which focuses on improving Elm and Commerce

beyond aesthetic elements being added to the area.


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Proposed Scope of Work

This amended project scope focuses primarily on Elm Street andCommerce Street and includes improvements designed toconvert these roads into more patron-friendly and bicycle-friendly streets, complete streets.

Wider sidewalks Sidewalk bump outs Car friendly on-street parking spaces Shared bike traffic lanes Street conversion from one-way traffic to two-way traffic


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Proposed Scope of Work

The updated scope requires the following major project adjustments

1.Reduce original improvements on Main Street and GoodLatimer(PB06U736, PB06U742).

2.Design streetscape improvements to extend past Hall Streetdown to Exposition to maintain a unified look in the community.

3.Reconstruction of both roads to widen the sidewalks and correctthe curb formation (uniform standard curb and street crown).

4.Upgrade substandard water and wastewater mains and stormdrainage system during the street reconstruction.

5.Request the necessary utility upgrades or relocations performedby designated utility owner (ex. Oncor, Atmos).

6.Convert all of Elm and Commerce in Deep Ellum into two-waystreets to be vehicle and pedestrian/bicycle friendly and safe.

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Proposed Project Funding Constraints

$5.9 million in bond funding is available from the original project.The revised and expanded scope is projected to cost anestimated $13.5 million.

Coordination with other bond projects has resulted in a $1.5million contribution by Dallas Water Utilities to cover a portionof the water/wastewater design and construction.

Other sources will still need to be pursued to close thefunding gap

Up to $8 million will be requested for consideration in the nextbond program Outside agencies and organizations Deep Ellum development funds


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Proposed Project Work Breakdown

Construction work has been strategically broken down into 2phases, with an optional 3rd phase being recommended forMain Street.

Current funding will cover the engineering design and 1st Phaseof construction work.

The goal is to award 2nd and 3rd phase construction contracts

as soon as funds are available


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Proposed Project Work: 1st Phase Activity

Implementing the proposed scope of work, the following wouldbe accomplished during the 1st phase of this amended project.

Complete all engineering design work for both streets Complete work on Elm Street from Good Latimer to Hall

Street reconstruction Water and wastewater main upgradesDrainage upgrades

Sidewalks Streetscape improvements


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Proposed Project Work: 2nd Phase Activity

Elm Street*(from Hall to Exposition)

Street reconstruction Water and wastewater main

upgrades

Drainage upgrades

Streetscape improvements Sidewalk work

Signal upgrades andconversion to two-way traffic

Commerce Street(from Good Latimer to Exposition)

Street reconstruction Water and wastewater main

upgrades

Drainage upgrades Streetscape improvements Sidewalk work Signal upgrades and

conversion to two-way traffic

Additional funding (ex. future bond program) will be required tocomplete the following work in the 2nd construction phase ofthis project.

*If bid cannot be awarded in the1st Phase that includes the extended work area


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Proposed Project Work: 3rd Phase Option

Additional funding (ex. future bond program) will be required tocomplete the following work that would be recommended as apotential 3rd construction phase of this project.

Main Street from Good Latimer to Exposition ADA compliant corners, sidewalk repairs and minor

streetscape improvements where recommended


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Proposed Project Work: 1st Phase Activity

Projected Schedule:

Jan 2012 - Mar 2012: Complete all engineering design work for1st and 2nd phase

Mar 2012 - Apr 2012: Award 1st phase of construction contract

May 2012 - Jul 2012: Start 1st phase construction work

Jul 2013 Aug 2013: Complete 1st phase construction work

Points to Consider Design work covers Elm and Commerce from Good Latimer to Exposition Schedule presented accommodates work only on Elm Street from Good

Latimer to Hall only

The projected completion would change if a bid can be awarded thatwould complete the work on Elm Street from Good Latimer to Exposition

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Anticipated Quality of Life Concerns

The City is already looking into what items will impact thecommunitys quality of life once construction work begins.

Normal construction challenges Business accessibility Traffic flow adjustments On street parking adjustments Dust and noise

Utility upgrades and relocations connected to project Gas mains, electrical and telecommunication lines are notowned by the City

Will require the owner to perform necessary work Other major projects in the surrounding area


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Community Outreach and Engagement

Methods the City will consider to ease the construction activityconcerns:

Partnering sessions to understand needs from all sides tominimize adverse affects

Make updates available at various locations and on outreachmediums: City project site, Deep Ellum websites

Media alerts concerning upcoming traffic issues(if applicable) Working with Foundation and Association to facilitate production

and distribution directional and Open For Business signs Community meetings for Q&A and obtain construction feedback Conducting random visits of affected locations during the

construction phases to gather feedback on selected actions

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Thoroughfare Plan Amendment

The two-way conversion of Elm and Commerce will require anamendment in the Citys current Thoroughfare Plan which is a 3 to4 month process.

Interdepartmental staff reviews project information fromvarious city departments and other agencies;

Community meeting with the property owners to discussamendment and address concerns when necessary;

Amendment is presented for consideration and voted on bythree governing bodies

1. City Plan Commission Transportation Committee (CPCTC);2. City Plan Commission (CPC); and3. City Council has final authority to approve or deny.


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Thoroughfare Plan Amendment

City Plan Commission (CPC) will hold a public hearing tosolicit community input before their forward theirrecommendation to City Council;

City Council will hold a public hearing and take intoconsideration the recommendations of the CPC and makethe final determination whether the thoroughfare plan isamended;

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Project Amendment Approval Timeline

April 7, 2011 Present revised project and current amendments to

community.

April 21, 2011

Present street conversion amendments to CPCTC forconsideration.

May 5, 2011 Present to street conversion amendments City Plan

Commission for consideration.May 25, 2011 Presented revised project scope, supplemental

agreement to the engineering contract and allamendments to City Council for approval.


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Projected Quality of Life Area Improvements

Better streetscaping Wider sidewalks that cater to

increased pedestrian and bikeactivity

Multi-use sidewalk bump outs Improved traffic flow that caters to

patron, resident and biking

Car friendly on-street parking Connectivity to the future Fair

Park Link and Santa Fe Trail

Boutique retail stores andspecialty food markets potential

Restaurants or cafs with openface storefronts or patio potential

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