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Page 1: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

September 25, 2013

Page 2: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

AGENDA

Focus Group Meetings Update

Workshop Results

Neighborhood Framework

Target Redevelopment Area

Introduction to Housing Lead

Next Steps

Page 3: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS UPDATE

Page 4: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

FOCUS GROUP UPDATES: CROSS CUTTING STRATEGIES

• Promote Existing Programs: marketing strategies; websites, newsletters, flyers, texting.

• Organize underutilized buses/vans such as churches, KHRA, private volunteers

• Increase availability of affordable childcare

Page 5: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

FOCUS GROUP UPDATES: ECONOMIC SELF SUFFICIENCY STRATEGIES

• Resolve lack of affordable child care facilities

• Develop center for job assessments and referrals

• Develop barter board to exchange services

• Training programs for entrepreneurs

• Transportation

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FOCUS GROUP UPDATES: EDCUATION STRATEGIES

• Promote existing programs• Utilize free on-line

resources: Khan Academy• Mentors with success

stories• Use “Title School” resources• Transportation

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FOCUS GROUP UPDATES: HEALTH STRATEGIES

• Promote existing programs• Transportation• Utilize “CookingMatters”• Increase size of Health Dept.

and include dental• Use UT Extension Services• Dental student loan-

forgiveness for community service commitment

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FOCUS GROUP UPDATES: SAFETY STRATEGIES

• Community policing• Develop new park patrols• Fire ER outreach and

education• Housing and help for

homeless• Neighborhood watch

Page 9: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

FOCUS GROUP UPDATES: SENIOR STRATEGIES

• Promote existing programs• Transportation• Maximize Senior Center use• Develop food pantry• Master gardeners and

community gardens• Senior hot line• AARP mentor up program

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FOCUS GROUP UPDATES: TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES

• Organize use of underutilized vehicles

• Use “Ways to Work” program

• Reduce senior and veteran fares

• Bike share program and bike center

• Ambassador programs for walking with children

Page 11: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

FOCUS GROUP UPDATES: YOUTH STRATEGIES

• Promote existing programs• Transportation• Promote “Young Life”

programs for 15 to 24 years• Increase job training

programs for 18 to 24 years• Develop cultural activities on

site

Page 12: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

WORKSHOP #1 RESULTS

Page 13: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Workshop #1: August 29, 2013

• 110 participants!!

• Presentation• Overview• Neighborhood

Existing Conditions Assessments

• Resident and Neighborhood Survey Results

• Market Analysis• COMPASS Survey • Planning Exercises

Page 14: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Workshop #1: Preliminary COMPASS results

• Total 93 surveys taken at the workshop

• Additional 35 more online

• 48.8% lived or worked more than 21 years in this area

• 44% travelled less than 5 miles daily

• 40% of respondents between 51-65 years age and 31% 36-50 years

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Workshop #1: Preliminary COMPASS results

• Infill Development

Page 16: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Workshop #1: Preliminary COMPASS results

• Infill Development

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Workshop #1: Preliminary COMPASS results

• Public Space & Circulation

Page 18: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Workshop #1: Preliminary COMPASS results

• Public Space & Circulation

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Workshop #1: Preliminary COMPASS results

• Public Space & Circulation

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Workshop #1: Preliminary COMPASS results

• Identity

Page 21: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Workshop #1: Preliminary COMPASS results

• Identity

Page 22: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Workshop #1: Preliminary COMPASS results

• Identity

Page 23: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Workshop #1: Preliminary COMPASS results

• 65% wanted a Deli/Sandwich place.• Bakery/Coffee and Restaurants/fast food

• 18% wanted Professional Offices

• Housing types ranged from 3.87-3.65 with Senior Housing scoring maximum• Small Pocket Parks and Walking/Biking Trails scored best• Streetscape comfort/appearance higher average• Marked on-street bicycle lanes/access to existing trails scored most• Transit – expanded hours of service• Address underutilized property

• What types of new development are most needed in this study area?• Public Open Space• Housing• Recreation/Community Center• Mixed-use developments

Page 24: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Planning Station #1: Big Ideas

• Grab a marker and use the sheet “My Vision for Midtown Neighborhood is…” to share YOUR ideas for YOUR Midtown Neighborhood

• Take a picture with your idea

• Stick the sheet on the board.

Page 25: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Planning Station #1: Big Ideas

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Planning Station #2: Development Opportunities & Public Open Spaces

• Grab a YELLOW post-it to share your comments on the future development opportunities

• Grab a GREEN post it to share your thoughts about parks & public open spacesTheater….

More

playgrounds

Page 27: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Planning Station #2: Development Opportunities & Public Open Spaces

Development• More senior housing/different choices (W.

Sullivan, Cherokee Village, • Housing redevelopment on Poplar St.• Clean up/Safety/Help- Five Points, Elizabeth &

Dorothy St. areas, Revere St., Hearing/Speech building, Gibson Mill cloud, Mission St. & Sullivan St.

• Radial streets overlay district• Community Pride • Multigenerational, multi-use housing• State theater- multi-use, performing arts,

movie, gallery space• Strip of shops along Sullivan St. in front of Lee• Med-Tech business incubator • Restaurants- office units, old grocery building• More youth services• Healthier Tennessee• Grocery store closer to Lee

Page 28: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Planning Station #2: Development Opportunities & Public Open Spaces

Parks & Green Spaces• Canal St. needs indoor/outdoor amphitheater• Gibson Mill area needs more curb appeal• Develop City Park on vacant Anderson Ford property• Develop more green space downtown• Rotary Park- add playground equipment, improve

dangerous intersection to get to park• Playground/Recreation area/Clean up- Downtown, • Community garden, Harvest of Hope expansion, Lee

area, Borden Park• Add boulders to river for a whitewater kayak and raft

course• New streets need landscaping and greenery• Water feature/fountain for children to play in

downtown• Fitness/Wellness center- old grocery building• Green space like Greenville, SC• Walkable connector to greenbelt• No industrial park on General Shale- ball fields,

business park, amphitheaters, mountain bike trails, river access

Page 29: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Planning Station #2: Identify Target Area

Put BLUE DOTS (max 3)on the map to identify places you think should be included in the Target Area.

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Planning Station #2: Identify Target Area

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Planning Station #3: Transportation/Streetscape

• Put a RED dot to identify where you live

• Put a GREEN dot to identify your top 3 destinations

Page 32: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Planning Station #3: Transportation/Streetscape

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Planning Station #3: Transportation/Streetscape

• Trigger Questions• Grab a marker and

use Yellow post-it for each unique comment

• Stick dots (3) to agree with the comment

1. How do you travel to and from your most common destinations? (Bike, walk, bus/public transit, drive, etc.)2. Are there locations that are difficult to bike or walk to, and if so, why?3. Are there any safety concerns related to transportation?4. What do you like or dislike about the existing transportation options?5. What streetscape improvements are needed and where? (bike lanes, widened sidewalks, benches, green

space/landscaping, outdoor plaza or gathering areas, etc.)

Improvement

A……….

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Planning Station #3: Transportation/Streetscape

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Planning Station #3: Transportation/Streetscape

• Drive (16)• Walk (11)• Bike (5)• Stick dots (3) to

agree with the comment

• Condition/accessibility of sidewalks (9)

• Traffic Concerns (4)• Safety Concerns (4)• Stick dots (3) to

agree with the comment

Total Comments: 33 Total Comments: 21

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Planning Station #3: Transportation/Streetscape

• Street & sidewalk repairs/improvements needed (6)

• Dangerous intersections/traffic concerns (5)

• Safety along Dale St. (3)• Stick dots (3) to agree with

the comment

Like• Nice drivers (2)

Dislike• Current schedules (9)• Routes (3)

• Stick dots (3) to agree with the comment

Total Comments: 17 Total Comments: 21

Page 37: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Planning Station #3: Transportation/Streetscape

• Landscaping / green space / parks (11)

• Street repair & improvements (10)

• Sidewalk repair & improvements (9)

• Benches (6)• Playgrounds (6)

• Stick dots (3) to agree with the comment

Total Comments: 70

Page 38: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

NEIGHBORHOOD FRAMEWORK &

TARGET REDEVELOPMENT AREA

Page 39: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Neighborhood Framework: Development

Page 40: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

Neighborhood Framework: Connectivity• Complete

Streets• Secondary

Sidewalk Connections

• Crosstown Connector

• Other Key Intersections

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Target Redevelopment Area

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HOUSING LEAD

PENNROSE

Page 43: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

NEXT STEPS

Page 44: STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING September 25, 2013. AGENDA Focus Group Meetings Update Workshop Results Neighborhood Framework Target Redevelopment Area Introduction

NEXT STEPS

• Finalize Framework and Target Area • Workshop# 2 – October 10th 2013• Overall Neighborhood Framework• Target Area• Conceptual Site Layouts

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DISCUSSION

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Project Website: http://www.kingsportchoice.com/