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A Master Plan for the Revitalization of Decatur’s Downtown and Waterfront

ENVISION DECATUR. A Master Plan for the Revitalization of Decatur’s Downtown and Waterfront. Alabama APA—Franklin M. Seltzer Outstanding Urban Design Project 2004 Award Recipient City of Decatur Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce LDR International/ HNTB Urban Design + Planning

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A Master Plan for the Revitalization of Decatur’s Downtown and Waterfront

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  1. ENVISION DECATUR A Master Plan for the Revitalization of Decatur’s Downtown and Waterfront Alabama APA—Franklin M. Seltzer Outstanding Urban Design Project 2004 Award Recipient City of Decatur Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce LDR International/ HNTB Urban Design + Planning Urban Design/Planning RKG Associates, Inc. Economic Development + Implementation Strategies

  2. Planning Process • Task Force Meetings • Over 50 Stakeholder Interviews • Merchant Survey • Neighborhood Group Work Sessions • Chamber Board Presentations • Planning Commission Presentations • Council Presentations • Public Meetings

  3. Priority Areas of Focus Brickyard Landing West Town Village Hudson Landing Gateway Decatur Commons Uptown Arts and Entertainment District Railway Park – Bank Street Historic District

  4. Envisioning the Districts: Hudson Landing An Expanded Waterfront Hotel/Conference Center Envision the Route 31/6th Ave. Entry Corridor with… A New Decatur - Morgan County Visitor Center An Overlay District for Corridor Design Guidelines Expanded Professional Offices & Technology Companies Signature Office Buildings An Enhanced Urban Boulevard Character The Hudson Landing Framework Plan…

  5. Evaluation of Community Assets & Liabilities Heritage Tourism Attractions Visitor Accomodations Financial Presence Design Presence Clusters of Antique Stores Specialty Retail Stores Youth and family Oriented Retail Building Renovations Commercial Services Professional Office Anchors The Visual Arts

  6. Evaluation of Community Assets & Liabilities Second Avenue Linkage with Municipal Campus Professional & Executive Office Clusters The Princess Theater Attraction The New West Town Mixed-use Village Center Church Campuses that Draw People Downtown Moulton Street Retail Cluster Curry’s, The Brick and Café 113 Restaurant Cluster Downtown Employment – Decatur daily Nighttime Activity for Downtown Living

  7. Identification of Economic Development Opportunity Sites

  8. Envisioning the Districts: The Gateway Crossing Envision the Route 31 Causeway Crossing with… New City Gateway Signage at Day Park… Native Plantings and Bike Trails to Wheeler Refuge Designated Bike Lanes Over the Hudson Bridge Trailhead Park Amenities for Day Park Visitors Interpretive Signage for Causeway Trail Users Night Lighting on the Hudson Bridge The Gateway Crossing Plan…

  9. Land Use Analysis by Individual District • 1. The Gateway Crossing • 2. Hudson Landing • 3. Port Decatur at Wheeler Lake • 4. East Side Commerce Park • 5. Gateway Business Corridor • 6. Delano Park Preserve 1 2 3 4 5 6

  10. Illustrating the Vision: Hudson Landing Gateway Improvements

  11. Land Use Analysis by Individual District 1 6 2 3 4 • 1. Downtown Historic District - Bank St. & Railroad Ave. • 2. Court Square • 3. City Center Gateway • 4. The Avenues Uptown District - 2nd, 1st & Moulton Avenues • 5. Five Points Gateway • 6. Decatur Commons Campus 5

  12. Envisioning the Districts: Bank Street Arts and Crafts Studios Great Streetscapes Additional Antique Center Infill Mixed-use Development & Restaurants Envision the Bank Street District with… Expanded Retail Offerings Upper Level Loft Development The Bank St. Redevelopment Framework Plan…

  13. Envisioning the Districts: Downtown Historic District Themed Restaurants and Shops Railway Village, Excursions and Heritage Trail Mixed-use Buildings & Museums on Railway Park Railroad, Lee and Vine St. Framework Plan Interior Market House Railway Park Amenities and Community Pavilion Outdoor Farmers Market Pavilion on Lee St. Envision Railroad and Vine Street with …

  14. Concept Plans Bank Street (Downtown)

  15. Envisioning the Districts: The Avenues Uptown District Additional Lunch and Dinner Restaurants New Multi-use Park and Plaza Spaces Artist Co-op and Arts Academy Additional Facade Improvements & Streetscape Arts and Entertainment Marketplace Context sensitive Mixed-Use Infill Development Outdoor Dining The Uptown District Framework Plan

  16. Concept Plan 2nd Avenue (Uptown)

  17. Illustrating the Vision: Uptown Arts and Entertainment District

  18. Concept Plans Brick Yard Marina

  19. Illustrating the Vision: Brickyard Landing Marina Village

  20. Immediate Agenda - Top 10 Action Items • Policies: • Create a Downtown Development Authority and Hire a Director • Create and Information Brochure About Downtown Decatur’s Revitalization • Establish the Uptown Arts District and Create an Uptown Marketplace • Begin Negotiating Purchase Agreements and Land Banking Key Properties

  21. Immediate Agenda - Top 10 Action Items • Projects: • Complete the Causeway Improvements, Enhance Day Park and Redefine North Gateway. • Complete a First Phase Downtown Wayfinding System • Reestablish Bank Street Connection • Establish Railroad Quiet Zone at Railroad and Vine Streets and Create Railway and Civil Rights Museums • Initiate Brickyard Marina Development • Acquire Land and Raze Warehouse Buildings for Decatur Commons & Central Parkway Extension to Railroad Street

  22. ENVISION DECATUR The End A Master Plan for the Revitalization of Decatur’s Downtown and Waterfront Alabama APA—Franklin M. Seltzer Outstanding Urban Design Project 2004 Award Recipient City of Decatur Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce LDR International/ HNTB Urban Design + Planning Urban Design/Planning RKG Associates, Inc. Economic Development + Implementation Strategies

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