existing conditions of the college hill corridor
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Presentation by Interface Studio and the master planning team outlining the existing conditions and opportunities within the College Hill Corridor. Presented to the public November 19, 2008 at 7pm at Newton ChapelTRANSCRIPT
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College Hill Corridor / Mercer Village Master Plan
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Why are we here?The College Hill Corridor is
historic and unique but also a missing link. The Master Plan is an effort to help the College Hill Corridor Commission, City, University, neighborhood groups, and other stakeholders:
• create an urban design framework to guide future growth within the area,
• calm traffic and encourage alternative modes of transportation,
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• respect and honor the past,• improve open space,• add vitality and interest,• engage the public, and • build excitement about the
University, downtown, and Macon as a whole.
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Why are we here today?
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536 Acres
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Public Outreach: our process in Macon
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This Is What We Heard[quotes from interviews]
“This corridor is not a one-way street.”
“What’s great for kids and older folks won’t make young people fall in love with this City.”
on town-gown
“It takes a long time for perception to catch up to reality.”
on perception and vibe
“There is a lack of creative centers and energy.”
“There is no place on the face of the Earth like Macon.”
on pride and potential
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_interface studio // Land Strategies, Inc // Polis Studio LLC // Civic EconomicsFirst, a little history…
“The historic area makes Macon’s identity.” [quote from
interview]
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The City of Seven Hills…
College Hill began as a weave of location, topography and landscape…
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College Street
Courtesy of the: Middle Georgia Archives, Washington Memorial Library, Macon, GA
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_interface studio // Land Strategies, Inc // Polis Studio LLC // Civic EconomicsCourtesy of the: Middle Georgia Archives, Washington Memorial Library, Macon, GA
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Is the medium the message?
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Asphalt is not historic…
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_interface studio // Land Strategies, Inc // Polis Studio LLC // Civic EconomicsCollege Hill today
“It’s time to turn the music a little bit louder.” [quote from interview]
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Recent population trends
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DemographicsClaritas, 2008 “People have different needs and priorities.
Students want to be able to walk and bike and go to bars,
young families want parks and ice cream stores,
seniors are looking for a quiet retirement.” [quotes from interview]
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DemographicsU.S. Census 2000
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_interface studio // Land Strategies, Inc // Polis Studio LLC // Civic EconomicsWhat does College Hill look like?
“There is a lack of entrances to the corridor, there is no sense of arrival.” [quote from interview]
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Land Use
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Land Use… simplified greatly
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Surface Parking
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Is the glass half full? Half empty?
Or twice as big as it needs to be?
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Parking Usage
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Commercial Land Use
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Commercial Uses
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Commercial Uses
“What good is a corridor if you don’t have a destination?” [quote from interview]
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Institutions
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Employers by Size
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Just over 2% of employees live in zip code 31201.
25% of employees live in zip codes 31204 and 31210.
Distribution of Medical Center Employees
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Sales Since 2000: Median Sale Price
30% of properties in the study area have sold since 2000
23% of properties sold for less than $100
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There’s room for change…
“We are turning the corner.” [quote from interview]
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Vacancy
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Trees and Parks
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Tree Coverage
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7.3 acres/ 1,000 people
Park Space
Only 9 of the 31 acres of park space is programmed for recreation
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Tattnall Square: A park with split personalities…
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Recreation space but largely unconnected
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Where do I walk?
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A lack of paths and poor stormwater drainage
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Some facilities and some abuse…
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And some underutilized space
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Topography
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Frontages
3.25 miles or 26% of street lengths
2.57 miles or 21% of street lengths
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? ?Are there ghost houses in College Hill?
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Getting from here to there
“There is an attitude,
a suburban mentality.” [quote from interview]
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Connections
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High Speeds – Pedestrians + Overbuilt Roads– Bicyclists + Large Parking Supply
Car Culture
Macon’s Car Culture
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Accident History (2004-2008)
A typical intersection has 4 correctible accidents per year…
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Lack of Pedestrian Protection
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Macon’s Car Culture
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Encouraging High Speeds
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Pedestrian Environment
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Pedestrian Environment Rating
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Bicycling in Macon
Where are all the bicyclists?
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Transit
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Any fool can make things bigger, more complex. It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction.
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connect / spontaneous and planned events / sustainable project
economic vitality / recruit and retain best use retail / infill / attract students and neighbors to use the corridor /
respect history / calm traffic /
walkable & bikeable / preserve / increase visual appeal / beautiful / redevelopment of the corridor / “college
town” / build consensus / enjoyable cycling / improve public parks / safe / mix of uses / inspire / reinforce
anchors / physical and social links / market the area / tie it all together / new student housing /
authenticity
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Your Turn to Talk
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