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Kissimmee Vine Street Vision Implementation Chamber of Commerce Workshop December 15, 2010. Vine Street Vision Implementation. Advancing the vision… Policy framework Transportation framework Market framework Regional coordination Grants and alternative funding
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Kissimmee Vine Street Vision Implementation Chamber of Commerce Workshop December 15, 2010
Vine Street Vision Implementation • Advancing the vision… • Policy framework • Transportation framework • Market framework • Regional coordination • Grants and alternative funding • Where are we now and what do we need to do next?
VINE STREET VISION Implementation Timeline 2007-2012 (5 years) GOALS • Overlay District • Design Guidelines • Form-Based Codes Create a distinct sense of place Create incentives for private sector investment • Fast Track Reviews • Website • Catalyst Project Encourage multimodal mobility strategies • Establish Multimodal Transportation District • BRT, commuter rail, local circulator, intermodal transit center and other transit initiatives • Bicycle and pedestrian master plan Diversify housing stock • Housing Study • Advance Beaumont Site Redevelopment Improve institutional capacity in economic development • Create Vine Street CRA • Economic Development Director • Establish Redevelopment Committee • Create a Vine Street Brand
POLICY FRAMEWORK • Draft Vine Overylay Policy Document still in review/refinement • Addressing larger connections to regional transportation issues • May timeframe to take it to DRC • EAR-based Comp Plan amendments
POLICY FRAMEWORK • Sets expectation for future development • Creates ‘more worth’ for properties • Grounded in multimodal transportation • Creates transit ready urban form • Balances mobility with livability
POLICY FRAMEWORK Corridor Regulating Plan
TRANSPORTATION FRAMEWORK • Multimodal Transportation District (MMTD) • Commuter rail – advance multimodal links and TOD at City stops • Metroplan funded local trolley/circulator system study • Transit on Vine/192 • FDOT talking about 192 Multimodal Plan • Osceola County completing transit study • Advance Mobility Fee Study • Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
TRANSPORTATION FRAMEWORK Multimodal Transportation Plan
MARKET FRAMEWORK • Vision developed when market was at its peak • Development activity now at all time low – but long term vision still sound • Hired Economic Development Director • Advance economic development plan • Existing CRA initiatives – VINE ST – E 192 – W 192 – 441 • Created Project Website www.RedevelopVineStreet.com • Advance with stronger branding and marketing approach • Need to incentivize redevelopment • Buy land and clear sites • Prices are low – timing is good
www.RedevelopVineStreet.com www.redevelopvinestreet.com
REGIONAL FRAMEWORK • Kissimmee looked at for model planning – sets us up for future partnerships/funding • Kissimmee recognized for supporting How Shall We Grow Vision • US 192 Coordination Committee initiated by FDOT
WHAT IS NEXT? 2010-2012 (2 years) GOALS • Overlay District • Design Guidelines • Master Plan and Form-Based Code Create a distinct sense of place Create incentives for private sector investment • Fast Track Reviews • Website - enhanced • Catalyst Project Encourage multimodal mobility strategies • Establish Multimodal Transportation District • BRT, commuter rail, local circulator, intermodal transit center and other transit initiatives • Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Diversify housing stock • Housing Study • Advance Beaumont Site Redevelopment Improve institutional capacity in economic development • Create VINE STREET CRA • Economic Development Director • Establish Redevelopment Committee • Conduct City Branding Exercise
Key Recommendations for Next Steps • Establish VINE STREET CRA • Take advantage of market lull • Blight study and master plan underway • Economic development plan • Focus on attracting new business/jobs to City based on quality of life and existing base • Advance form based code • Stay well connected regionally to advance transportation concepts and seek grant opportunities