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Home My WebLink About2003 Northgate Revitalization Presentation by Land Design Studio LAND 1.Should have achieved full effect outlined in plan.–YEAR 10 .RECOVERYLook for signs of healing, –YEAR 5 compliance with plan.Frequent visits to monitor progress and patient –3-YEARS 1:UP-FOLLOW4.What will you do to get better?:TREATMENT PLAN3.What is the problem?:DIAGNOSIS2.Where does it hurt?:SYMPTOMS First, what would look like?a healthy town Enjoy alternative to free balance-stress LIVING/WORKING Benefit isolation.and feelings of expensive housing, key kids, -latchcafeteria food, long hours, traffic congestion, Meet clients, Benefit-face WORKING easily.come often and and new allies where fresh ideas infrastructure community operative" business -prospects in a "co Be nearer to your anywhere officing WORKING Benefit real estate costs.commuting and slashing your office, decentralizing and family by customers, clients Work in the telework center WORKING Benefit nearby.copy centers the amenities of coffee shop and hipness of a Work on a WORKING Benefit amenities.business be nearer to commuting and eliminate near your kids, schedule, be flexible Eat, drink, and night life LIVING/WORKING Benefit 10:pm.work, even after theaters after pubs, and restaurants, variety of be merry at a Buy an attractive affordable homes LIVING Benefit neighborhoods.desirable in the most affordability even livability and increases both its innovative design home whose Transport your site daycare-on LIVING Benefit when you're not.with your kids, Spend more time conveniently. day care Enjoy a places as portals ENTERTAINING Benefit work.lunch or after hang out at that create a restaurants stores and theater of Purchase goods shopping SHOPPING Benefit site center.-ona convenient box" or -"bigfind only at a and services Provide networked school LEARNING Benefit physically and quality through easy freedom fro Attract the best work/live balanced towns EXECUTION Benefit coverage…widest news hottest business, the top students, the hippest residents, the innovate leaders, the talent, the most 1.hurt?Where does it SYMPTOMS: NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN COLLEGE STATION TRANSPORTATION MODES NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open or fallow land in the district.Undeveloped Sites district but needs to densify in order to help fulfill the district vision.overall vision for the district; or the use may be compatible with the Land which supports a regular use. The use may not contribute to the utilized Sites-Under UTILIZED SITES-UNDER NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN COLLEGE STATION CHARACTER NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN NORTHGATE CHARACTER 2.What is the problem?DIAGNOSIS: NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN COLLEGE STATION Land is plentiful and cheap.Rents are at market rate.physical barriers such as fences.Transit is a rare opportunity. Land uses are distinctly separated, often by Students and student services are mixed with local residents.great.Walking is not encouraged in physical environment and distances are too centric, short drive time with ample nearby parking.-AutoHomogenous population with small town feel.A STUDY OF OPPOSITES NOTHGATE CHARACTER CONTEXTUAL OBSERVATION: NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN NORTHGATE Land is scarce and expensive.Rents are generally below market rates.intermingled and intimate.Mass transit is a common mode of transport. Land uses are Students and student services dominate.Walking is pleasant and distances are manageable.Pedestrians, bike and auto mix with parking clusters.Diverse, international population with urban feel. A STUDY OF OPPOSITES NOTHGATE CHARACTER CONTEXTUAL OBSERVATION: 3.get better?What will you do to TREATMENT: NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN APPEAL TO MANY MARKETS…NEW DEVELOPMENT SHOULD the cultural diversity of the place.reasonably priced housing should remain to sustain As the district develops more housing diversity, 3. Mixed Income Housing students.and restaurants need to remain affordable to A portion of Northgate's housing, entertainment, 2. Remember Affordability that beckons one to linger and return.uses -Strive to deliver a pedestrian district of mixed 1. Create a Sense Of Place DIVERGENCE: BIG IDEAS NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT…FACETED -CREATE A MULTI venue and use it as an anchor for additional performing arts.catalytic opportunity. Give it a permanent and landmark The "Live From Northgate" show provides an immediate 6. Expand Music as a Theme for Northgatebusinesses.Northgate venues and improve the viability of new Extending operating hours will encourage patronage of 5. Extend Entertainment Venue Hoursas the university crowd.restaurants, etc. These venues should attract families as well out joints, themed -or cinema, lounge or piano bar, hangNorthgate needs more destination venues such as a theatre 4. Add More Varied Entertainment Venues DIVERGENCE: BIG IDEAS NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IMPROVE DISTRICT COHESION parties and will have to win the respect and trust of all.person should be a liaison between all interested manage all of the Northgate parking. A district staff The management entity should formulate rules and 8. Parking Management underwritten by the City of College Station.up and first year funding should be -Initial setremoval, litter control, common area maintenance, etc. assessments to manage event programming, graffiti profit group funded by tiered property -Form a non7. Create Management District DIVERGENCE: BIG IDEAS NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCREASE CONNECTIVITY College Station.transportation between the district, Bryan, TAMU, and Northgate to serve as a hub for all modes of parking garage for College Station, Bryan and 10. Transportation Nodemode Boulevard.-use, mixed-which converts University into a mixedWork with TxDOT and the University to formulate a plan pedestrian friendly barrier to cross. -intimidating, non9. Connect TAMU to Northgate DIVERGENCE: BIG IDEAS NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPGRADE INFRASTRUCTURE private sectors.easements providing a win/win solution for the public and New alleys will likely be configured as access/utility required easements to upgrade the utility infrastructure. buildings and would provide the city with a solution to the Alleys allow residents to park vehicles off the street behind 12. Alleys areas.creative swaps of services for easements in redevelopment issue by requiring new projects to provide easements and construct or update the required infrastructure. Address this Ways to -of-the city does not own the necessary Rightthe proposed infill and development projects. In addition, The existing utility infrastructure is not adequate to support 11. Infrastructure Requirements DIVERGENCE: BIG IDEAS NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN INCREASE AMENITIES invigorate retailing westward along Church.anchor located on the east end of Church would help greatly from a retail anchor, such as a grocery store. An produce and groceries. The district would benefit Incorporate a grocer to stay in the district for fresh 14. Grocer"Rangers" rather than City police.security of the district. These might be district Evening foot/bike patrols would increase the perceived 13. Bike/ Foot Patrols DIVERGENCE: BIG IDEAS 1. Increase Residential Density & Diversity DIVERGENCE: BIG IDEAS NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2. Create Public Space and Enhance the Public Realm DIVERGENCE: BIG IDEAS NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 3.DIVERGENCE: BIG IDEAS NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Enhance Existing and Create New Linkages 4. Develop an East End Anchor DIVERGENCE: BIG IDEAS NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 1. Pedestrian/Work BUILDING THE VISION NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Live Infill- 2. Anchor Tenant NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 3. Church Street as an ‘A’ Street BUILDING THE VISION NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 4. Key Commercial Infill BUILDING THE VISION NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 5. Public Open Space/ Gathering Space BUILDING THE VISION NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 6. University and District Linkages and Tree BUILDING THE VISION NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN lined streets- NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN use Infill on the Mud Lot-Mixed12.Adopt A Regulating Plan11.Encourage Higher Density10.Partner with TAMU to Build an Urban Village on Brazos Site9.Retrofit Garage with a User Friendly Exit Payment Sequence8.Form a Northgate Management District7.Pursue University Drive Calming Projects6.Develop Retail Project at Boyette and Patricia5.Champion Work/Live Infill at Church and First Streets4.Develop Work/Live Project on Wellborn Ave.3.Replace Metered Parking on All Streets as development occurs2.Live From Northgate Pavilion1.SHORT TERM TACTICS NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN“LIVE FROM NORTHGATE” PAVILION SHORT TERM TACTICS HIGHLIGHT: NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN4. Provide opportunities and identify Northgate entry points.and TAMU.3. Visually improve the corridor adding to the image of both College Station for refuge. 2. Lessen the crossing distance for pedestrians and provide a center median both pedestrians and retail outlets in the corridor. 1. Slow the speed of thru traffic allowing motorists to be more aware of UNIVERSTIY DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING SHORT TERM TACTICS HIGHLIGHT: NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UNIVERSTIY DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING SHORT TERM TACTICS HIGHLIGHT: NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UNIVERSTIY DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING SHORT TERM TACTICS HIGHLIGHT: NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT SHORT TERM TACTICS HIGHLIGHT: NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN former individual owners as limited partners.redevelopment the consortium would lease and manage the property, treating the properties and syndicate the ownership of all previous individual owners after Establish a property development consortium to purchase multiple contiguous 4.transfer title back to the original owner.to infill properties. Redevelop those properties according to the district plan and Establish a redevelopment authority or utilize an existing one, to take temporary title 3.feasibility.sale as necessary to ensure project -reinforce the district vision. Subsidize each rePurchase key properties and resell them to developers to accomplish projects that 2.last chapter with seed money of at least $500,000.Establish the revolving loan program with a group of local lenders as detailed in the 1.land assembly.without an aggressive policy that involves the City in Redevelopment will be, at best, spotty and slow LAND ASSEMBLY TACTICS NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Channelization of Creek and Creation of Neighborhood Park8.Pursue Infill retail on Church Street7.Develop Anchor Tenant Action Plan6.Continue Church Street Enhancements5.Organize an Entity to Facilitate 1031 Exchanges & Land Swaps4.Block Infill with City Sponsorship3.Block Infill with Multiple Land Owners2.Block Infill with One Major Land Owner1.GOING TACTICS-ON NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Existing Brazos Site Town homes/ Apartments with Street FrontageSide Yard Houses BLOCK INFILL WITH ONE MAJOR LAND OWNER GOING TACTICS HIGHLIGHT:-ON NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Mud Lot Church Street Retail DevelopmentInterior Parking Courtyard BLOCK INFILL WITH ONE MAJOR LAND OWNER GOING TACTICS HIGHLIGHT:-ON NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN RESIDENTIAL BLOCK INFILL WITH MULTIPLE LAND OWNERS GOING TACTICS HIGHLIGHT:-ON NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN CHURCH STREET RETAIL GOING TACTICS HIGHLIGHT:-ON NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLANEAST END ANCHOR DEVELOPMENT LONG RANGE TACTICS: NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN CULTURAL/ SCIENCE CENTER ANCHOR LONG RANGE TACTICS: NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN EDUCATION COMPLEX ANCHOR LONG RANGE TACTICS: NORTHGATE REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ENTERTAINMENT CLUSTER ANCHOR LONG RANGE TACTICS: Entertainment EDUTAINMENT=Education+Culture+ 4.effect outlined in plan.Should have achieved full Year 10: RECOVERY.Look for signs of healing, Year 5: compliance with planmonitor progress and patient Frequent visits to –Years 1 UP:-FOLLOW