GrandView District Development Framework Presentation To PC v3 (02 22 12)

GrandView District Development Framework
Presentation to the Edina Planning Commission
Edina GrandView District Development Framework
February 22, 2012
Overview
About the Edina GrandView District A New Community-Led Process What We Envision What Happens Next?
February 22, 2012
About the District

A Civic Center of Substantial Size
37 Acres
18 Parcels Over 1/3 Publicly-Owned Home to: City Hall Police Station Library Senior Center EPS Bus Garage Old Public Works Site
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About the District

A Neighborhood Commercial Center . . .
Auto Service Offices
Haircuts Coffee Shop Groceries Restaurants Bakeries Medical Offices Tailors Hardware Store Pharmacy
Gas Stations Postal Service Funeral Home Print Shop Liquor Store Video Store Fitness Centers Dry Cleaners Banking
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About the District

With Regional Connections
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Community-Led Process
Move from Old Public Works Facility to New Triggered Look at New Use for the Old Site
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2008 Comp Plan Amendment Identified District as Area of Potential Change
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December 2009 Anticipating Abandonment of the Public Works Bldg, City Council Authorizes Small Area Guide Process
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Guide Process: Compressed and Community-Led
10 Meetings in 20 Days Led by 28 Community Stakeholders Included Area Business & Property Owners Edina Volunteer Design Team
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December 2010 Edina City Council Approves GrandView District Guide Process Report
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Seven Guiding Principles
1. Leverage Publicly-Owned Parcels and Civic Presence 2. Enhance Economic Viability as Neighborhood Center with Regional Connections 3. Turn Barriers into Opportunities 4. Pursue Logical Increments of Change 5. Organize Parking as an Effective Resource 6. Improve Movement within and Access to the District and Preserve Opportunities Created by the Rail Corridor 7. Create an Identity and Sense of Place; Incorporate Natural Spaces into a Sustainable Development
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March 2011 Phase II Approved by City Council Goal Assemble a Community-Led Advisory Team to Create a Small Area Plan April 14, 2011 Phase II Kick-Off Led by Steering Committee of 52 and Executive Committee of 9 Includes Area Business and Property Owners
Jerrys Foods UPS Store Patisserie Margo -- Grandview Auto -- Edina School Dist. -- OLG
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Assisted by a Team of Consulting Experts Assembled by the Steering Committee
Crafted a Request for Interest Reviewed Submissions Selected Teams to Interview Conducted Interviews Assembled a Team to Recommend to the Council
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Hundreds of Volunteer Hours
15 Steering Committee Meetings 18 Executive Committee Meetings Consultant Interviews
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Three Community Workshops
Extensive Communications Outreach Focus Groups Program Meetings
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Communications Outreach & Efforts

Limited Resources Did not apply Met Council grant money to communications efforts Leveraged Free when at all possible Used In House experts at the City of Edina Used numerous volunteers Attempted new forms of communication Used ideas along the way from community input
Communication Initiatives
Numerous press releases Targeted towards Workshops, Focus Groups, Milestones, Events Edina Sun & PATCH & STRIB City of Edina website Every document loaded fully transparent Central depository for all information Edina Citizen Engagement website The Power of the Blog Comment tracking and responses City Extra, Email chains, Facebook, Twitter Board & Commission interaction Members of Steering Committee (HPB, School, Park, Transportation, Planning, Energy) Updates and memos to Board Members
Communication Initiatives
Summer Intern Walkabout Posters at 85 locations & QR Code (2xs) Jerrys Food displays About Town Articles Utility Bill & Liquor Store stuffers Edina Night to Unite Stump Speeches (Chamber, Associations, LWV) Neighborhood door drops Library & City Hall easel displays Channel 16 In Edina episodes GrandView webinar event Coordination with BCBS of MN Do Town campaign
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Press Releases
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Posters, Stuffers, Webinars
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Jerry s Display
2 weeks 2011 1 week 2012
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http://edinacitizenengagement.org/grandview/
What We Envision
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What We Envision
Summary
Create a Place with a Unique Identity Completely Rethink and Reorganize the Transportation Infrastructure Leverage Public Resources to Make Incremental Value-Creating Changes that Enhance the Public Realm and Encourage Private Development Consistent with the Vision
What We Envision
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What We Envision
A Place with Unique Identity
Central Commons Connecting the Civic Cornerstones of the District

Iconic Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge

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What We Envision
A Place with Unique Identity
An Innovative, Cutting-Edge Approach to 21st Century Sustainability

What We Envision
Rethink and Reorganize the Transportation Infrastructure
Make the District Inviting and Accessible for Pedestrians and Cyclists
What We Envision
Create Connections within the District

What We Envision
Create Connections within the District

What We Envision
Better Management of Automotive Traffic

What We Envision
Better Management of Automotive Traffic

What We Envision
A More Connected District

What We Envision
Preserve Space for Future Rail
Facilitate Current Bus Operations
Preserve Future Transit Opportunities

What We Envision
Phase 1
General Phasing Plan
Make Incremental Value-Creating Changes that Encourage Private Redevelopment

What We Envision
Enhance the Public Realm to Encourage Private Development

What We Envision
Make Incremental Value-Creating Changes that Encourage Private Redevelopment

What Happens Next?

Public Comment thru March 9
Online @ www.edinacitizenengagement.org Displays at City Hall and Library E-Mail and U.S. Mail
Open House and Public Hearing April 17 Presentation to City Council Preparation for Next Phase Propose Process for Community-Led Implementation Phase
Comments to Development Framework

Retail vs. Community vs. Housing Debate careful consideration of density Form Based Code vs. Use Base Code Good ideas to leverage topography Pedestrian bridge positive Reduce congestion in the area Appropriate height of buildings Open space Sense of Place Great that process was Community led & transparent Stay consistent with Living Streets concept Positive comments from a Historical perspective
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Comments to Development Framework

Appropriate affordable housing Specific community designated space at Public Works Get rid of Bus Garage Dont cut off Sherwood Ave. or make it a parking lot
Richmond Hills neighbors want to be involved going forward
Need comprehensive traffic study Careful on choking Vernon and adding 53rd Intersection Make it more pedestrian & bike friendly Improve access to Tupa Park deemed positive Library does not need more parking, however parking is an issue along Sherwood due to spill over from local businesss Voicemail: leave Public Works building as is and rent for storage facility
What Happens Next?

In 1953, it looked like this:
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What Happens Next?

By 2023, maybe it looks like this:
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GrandView District Development Framework

Presentation to the Edina Planning Commission
February 22, 2012

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GrandView District Development Framework

Presentation to the Edina Planning Commission

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

About the District

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

About the District

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

About the District

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Communications Outreach & Efforts

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Posters, Stuffers, Webinars

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Edina GrandView District Development Framework

February 22, 2012

Central Commons Connecting the Civic Cornerstones of the District

Iconic Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge

An Innovative, Cutting-Edge Approach to 21st Century Sustainability

Create Connections within the District

Create Connections within the District

Better Management of Automotive Traffic

Better Management of Automotive Traffic

A More Connected District

Preserve Space for Future Rail