MAPLE HILL DRIVE SOUTH SUB-AREA PLANPublic Workshop

March 30, 2017

PROJECT ORIENTATIONMAPLE HILL DRIVE SOUTH SUB-AREA PLAN

MAPLE HILL DRIVE SOUTH SUB-AREA PLAN

2011 Township Master Plan recommended that a sub-area plan be prepared, due to anticipated redevelopment of the golf course, to identify the desired use of the site.

STUDY AREA

Approximately 140 acres

East of US-131, south of Main Street, west of Drake Road, north of residential neighborhood

Currently occupied by a golf course, DOT maintenance garage, and utility corridor/substation

SCOPE OF WORK

Community engagement

Existing conditions analysis

Goals and strategies

Future land use / development character recommendations

Implementation / zoning recommendations

PROJECT SCHEDULE

Community workshop - Tonight

Reporting of workshop results to Planning Commission – May 2017

Draft sub-area plan presented to Planning Commission – June 2017

Final draft sub-area plan presented to Planning Commission –July 2017

PLANNING DRIVERSMAPLE HILL DRIVE SOUTH SUB-AREA PLAN

PLANNING DRIVERS

Planning Drivers: Key local, regional and national trends which may influence planning

and development decisions at the local level

POPULATION GROWTH

The U.S. population passed the 300 million mark in 2006 and stands at 317 million as of November 2013

The U.S. population is projected to cross the 400 million mark in 2051

The U.S. is alone among industrialized nations experiencing substantial growth

Sources:U.S. Census Bureau Projections Show a Slower Growing, Older, More Diverse Nation a Half Century from Now. U.S. Census Bureau, December 12, 2012.The Next 100 Million. By Arthur C. Nelson and Robert E. Lang. Planning Magazine, January 2007.

POPULATION GROWTH (CONT.)

Population Trends Source: U.S. Census BureauPopulation Projections Source: Oshtemo Township Master Plan 2011

INCREASING DIVERSITY

Minorities account for 37% of the U.S. population as of 2012

Minorities will account for 57% of the U.S. population by 2060

The Hispanic population will more than double, from 53 million in 2012 to 129 million by 2060

The U.S. will become a majority-minority nation for the first time in 2043

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Projections Show a Slower Growing, Older, More Diverse Nation a Half Century from Now. U.S. Census Bureau, December 12, 2012.

INCREASING DIVERSITY (CONT.)

Oshtemo Township, between 2010 and 2021 White alone – 80.0% to 76.0%

Black alone – 12.2% to 13.4%

Asian alone – 2.8% to 3.9%

Hispanic (of any race) – 4.0% to 6.3%

Source: Esri Demographic and Income Profile, 2016

GENERATIONAL COMPOSITION

Source: Esri Demographic and Income Profile, 2016

AGE TRENDS

Source: Esri Demographic and Income Profile, 2016Source: Housing for Niche Markets, Capitalizing on Changing Demographics. Urban Land Institute, 2005.

HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION TRENDS

Source: Housing for Niche Markets, Capitalizing on Changing Demographics. Urban Land Institute, 2005.

INCOME GROWTH

Source: Esri Demographic and Income Profile, 2016

HOUSING GROWTH

Source: Esri Demographic and Income Profile, 2016

CHANGING HOUSING PREFERENCES Driven by the Baby Boomers Desire for varied housing types (not just the single-family dwelling)

Increased demand for “downsized” units and housing that caters to the needs of seniors

Driven by the Millennial Generation Prefers housing in mixed-use urban environments

Views renting as an advantageous optionSources: Robert Steuteville, “The Coming Housing Calamity,” New Urban News, June 2011.“Demographic Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Housing Markets,” Bipartisan Policy Center, March 2012.

NATIONAL HOUSING STATISTICS

Since 2009, the number of owner-occupied housing units has fallen by over 300,000, while the number of renter occupied-housing units has risen by over 3 million.

The projected need for new housing units between 2005 and 2030 is equally divided between attached units including apartments, townhouses and condos, and small lots (on less than 1/6 acre), with no net increase projected in the need for houses on larger lots.

Americans’ ideal communities have a mix of houses, places to walk, and amenities within an easy walk or close drive. Only 12% say they would prefer a suburban neighborhood with houses only.

Sources: Ryan Noonan, “Understanding the Trend in Multi-Family Housing Growth During the Recovery”, Economic and Statistics Administration, November 25, 2013.John Pitkin and Dowell Myers, “U.S. Housing Trends: Generational Changes and the Outlook to 2050”, 2008.National Association of Realtors, “The 2011 Community Preference Survey”, March 2011.

NEW ECONOMY

Shift to a knowledge economy

Accompanying social change in values

Communities must attract the next generation of workers (particularly skilled workers and young entrepreneurs) who will drive local economies

THE ECONOMICS OF PLACE

There is an inseparable relationship between quality places and investment

Quality places contain the fundamental conditions necessary to attract the key drivers of the New Economy These drivers include entrepreneurship, creativity, curiosity and

innovation

Placemaking is the new economic policy

OLD VS. NEW ECONOMYKey Features of the Old Economy Key Features of the New Economy

Inexpensive place to do business was key. Being rich in talent and ideas is key.

Attracting companies was key. Attracting educated people is key.

A high-quality physical environment was a luxury, which stood in the way of attracting cost-conscious businesses.

Physical and cultural amenities are key in attracting knowledge workers.

Success = fixed competitive advantage in some resource or skill. The labor force was skills dependent.

Success = organizations and individuals with the ability to learn and adapt.

Economic development was government-led. Large government meant good services.

Bold partnerships with business, government and nonprofit sector lead change.

Source: The Economics of Place: The Value of Building Communities Around People. Edited by Colleen Layton, Tawny Pruitt & Kim Cekola. Michigan Municipal League. 2011.

OLD VS. NEW ECONOMY

Source: The Economics of Place: The Value of Building Communities Around People. Edited by Colleen Layton, Tawny Pruitt & Kim Cekola. Michigan Municipal League. 2011.

Key Features of the Old Economy Key Features of the New Economy

Industrial sector (manufacturing) focus.Sector diversity is desired, and clustering of related sectors is targeted.

Fossil fuel dependent manufacturing. Communications dependent, but energy smart.

People followed jobs.Talented, well-educated people choose location first, then look for or create a job.

Location mattered (esp. relative to transportation and raw materials.

Quality places with a high quality of life matter more.

Dirty, ugly, and a poor quality environment were common outcomes that did not prevent growth.

Clean, green environment and proximity to open space and quality recreational opportunities are critical.

Connection to global opportunities not essential.Connection to emerging global opportunities is critical.

ASSETS OF PLACE

1. Physical Design & Walkability2. Green Initiatives (the way we use natural resources)3. Arts & Culture4. Entrepreneurship5. Multiculturalism & the Global Workforce6. Messaging & Technology7. More Transportation Choices8. Education & Institutions as an AnchorSource: The Economics of Place: The Value of Building Communities Around People. Edited by Colleen Layton, Tawny Pruitt & Kim Cekola. Michigan Municipal League. 2011.

VISUAL PREFERENCE SURVEYMAPLE HILL DRIVE SOUTH SUB-AREA PLAN

SITE CONTEXTMAPLE HILL DRIVE SOUTH SUB-AREA PLAN

MASTER PLAN – TOWNSHIP FUTURE LAND USE

Township Future Land Use Plan Eastern portion of

Township is planned to accommodate higher-density residential, commercial and other non-residential land uses

MASTER PLAN – AREA FUTURE LAND USE

MASTER PLAN – GOALS AND POLICIES

Preserve, promote, protect and improve Oshtemo’s rural character, natural features and quality of life.

Protect existing and encourage growth of single family neighborhoods in keeping with the Future Land Use Map.

Direct residential growth to areas where public utilities are available or can be reasonably extended.

Promote a diverse range of quality housing choices.

MASTER PLAN – GOALS AND POLICIES (CONT.)

Direct new commercial development, including office uses, to appropriate locations in the Township; encourage innovation in design.

Encourage the growth of high technology, life science, and knowledge-based industries through land use policies.

Determine appropriate locations in the Township for industrial land uses.

MASTER PLAN – GOALS AND POLICIES (CONT.)

Promote and encourage connectivity and efficient design of the local street network.

Increase recognition of the interrelated nature of land use and transportation.

Preserve the function of the roadways to deliver basic public safety, efficiency and convenience to all users both motorized and non-motorized.

Increase the length, quality, and accessibility of the non-motorized transportation network within the Township.

Provide for complete streets on all Oshtemo roadways that emphasize safe, attractive, and comfortable access and travel to all users of roadways.

ZONING – AREA ZONING DESIGNATIONS

NEARBY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT

Westgate Proposed along Maple Hill Drive, north of our study area

Retail, hospitality, restaurant

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Currently occupied by a golf course, DOT maintenance garage, and utility corridor/substation

Generally flat site, with some tree rows and ponds (golf course)

Adjacent land uses: U.S. 131 corridor to the west

Commercial/retail to the north and east

Residential neighborhoods to the south

CIRCULATION

U.S. 131 ADT – 48,000

West Main Street ADT – 29,000

KMetro transit routes serve the study area

VISUAL PREFERENCE SURVEY –DISCUSSION OF RESULTSMAPLE HILL DRIVE SOUTH SUB-AREA PLAN

DESIGN CHARACTER EXERCISEMAPLE HILL DRIVE SOUTH SUB-AREA PLAN