1 / 77

Cramer Hill Redevelopment Study and Plan

Why Study Cramer Hill?. . This Cramer Hill Redevelopment Study was undertaken in response to issues raised in the Cramer Hill Tomorrow Neighborhood Plan.The entire neighborhood was studied to comprehensively address the development problems and needs in the entire neighborhood.. Cramer Hill Projec

enya
Download Presentation

Cramer Hill Redevelopment Study and Plan

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

    1. Cramer Hill Redevelopment Study and Plan Presentation to the City of Camden Planning Board May 18, 2004

    3. Cramer Hill Project History 6/12/2003 – Camden City Council authorized the Cramer Hill Redevelopment Study and Plan 6/15/2003 – Camden Redevelopment Agency solicited proposals for the redevelopment of Cramer Hill. All, submitting proposals, were required to read and incorporate the Cramer Hill Tomorrow Neighbor-hood Plan. 8/20/2003 – City of Camden approved selection of The Hillier Group as the consultant to prepare the Cramer Hill Redevelopment Study and Plan.

    4. 12/17/2003 – Camden Redevelopment Agency reviewed all proposals and selected Cherokee Camden as the winning development proposal. 1/13/2004 – Camden Planning Board approved the Cramer Hill Tomorrow Neighborhood Plan. February-April 2004 – Cramer Hill community meetings held to discuss/shape the Plan. 4/19/2004 – Cramer Hill Redevelopment Study and Plan submitted to Camden Planning Board.

    5. Cramer Hill Determination of Need Study

    8. 3,816 Parcels 2635 Residential 19 Commercial/Residential 82 Commercial 37 Industrial 50 Institutional 761 Vacant Lot 165 Parks/Recreational 55 Parking Lot 12 Other

    9. 24% of properties are vacant 158 are vacant buildings 761 are vacant lots

    12. Environmental Sites Known Contaminated Sites 15 – 28 (Source: NJ DEP) 807 – 1 809 – 1, 7-18 810 – 4-6, 18.1 811 – 8 812 – 3 813 – 1 814 – 2 815 – 3, 7, 9, 14 847 – 2 866 – 17 867 – 1 881 – 1, 12 885 – 5, 6, 11, 21 892 – 10-12, 15, 16, 30 918 – 2, 8 Suspected Contaminated Sites 11 – 23 (Source: TRC) 807 – 12, 12.01, 21 808 – 13 817 – 1, 1.1, 52, 60 818 – 16, 17, 31 837 – 17 844 – 13 847 – 17 866 – 17 887 – 14 888 – 10 893 – 3, 5, 8, 9, 12, 20 – 22, 26

    13. Cramer Hill Redevelopment Challenges Scattered property abandonment Brownfields and widespread environmental contamination Frequent flooding Inaccessible and underutilized waterfront Deterioration of some of the housing stock Limited housing opportunities Truck traffic volume in residential areas Limited local shopping opportunities

    14. Determination of Need Criteria (per Local Housing and Redevelopment Act) Substandard, unsafe, unsanitary, dilapidated, or obsolete buildings Abandoned and deteriorated buildings Vacant government-owned land Faulty design of areas and buildings that are detrimental to the safety, health, morals, or welfare of the community

    15. e. Underutilized property due to diverse ownership f. Areas, in excess of five contiguous acres, where buildings or improvements have been destroyed by fire or natural disasters. g. Area which is in a New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone

    16. Cramer Hill Determination of Need B.   Abandonment and deterioration of buildings E.   Underutilized property due to diverse ownership G. Area which is in a New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone

    18. Only one of the criteria must be met in order to legally designate an area as in need of redevelopment. Cramer Hill meets criteria B, E, and G and is found to be in need of redevelopment. Determination of Need Application (per Local Housing and Redevelopment Act)

    19. Cramer Hill Redevelopment Plan

    20. Goals of the Cramer Hill Redevelopment Plan Housing Development Economic Development Open Space Development Transportation/Public Transit Development

    21. Goals for Housing Development Upgrade existing housing stock Build new housing for people with a range of income levels

    22. Goals for Economic Development Revitalize existing commercial corridors and shopping areas Create new retail/commercial shopping opportunities Stimulate new job opportunities

    23. Goals for Open Space Development Develop new neighborhood institutional locations Create new recreational opportunities Remediate existing brownfields

    24. Transportation/Public Transit Development Create new access into the neighborhood Enhance existing and create new mass transit facilities Improve public safety by rerouting truck and industrial traffic away from residential areas

    25. Cramer Hill Tomorrow Plan – Summary of Goals Housing: Rehab and renovate existing homes, construct new homes Economic: Expand business and shopping opportunities, increase the number of jobs Waterfront: Create a variety of green space and public uses, as well as new housing

    26. Public Facilities: Build new schools and renovate existing ones; build a library, police sub-station, firehouse, and renovate community centers Transportation: Create new access into the neighborhood; enhance existing and create new mass transit facilities; Improve public safety by rerouting truck and industrial traffic away from residential areas Environment: Clean-up and redevelop all contaminated sites

    27. The Cramer Hill Redevelopment Plan is a tool to implement many of the goals of the Cramer Hill Tomorrow Plan and the FUTURECamden Master Plan.

    28. Cramer Hill Redevelopment Strategy Conserve: renovation to maintain or restore property uses or conditions Upgrade: moderate to substantial rehabilitation of property uses or conditions Develop: construction for new and additional property uses

    29. Project Strategy Start redevelopment activities (residential and commercial renovation, rehabilitation, new construction, and relocation, in the existing Cramer Hill residential core. Continue new construction and property uses in a clock-wise fashion, starting at the southwest section of Cramer Hill (new industrial park), going along the Cooper and Delaware Rivers waterfronts (new residential, commercial and open space recreation), and ending at the north central section of the neighborhood (new civic square).

    30. Cramer Hill Conceptual/Project Plan A Residential Development: new housing development, both market rate and affordable B Commercial/Mixed Use Development: new retail/commercial projects C Light Industrial Development: creation of an industrial park for relocation of light industrial businesses D Waterfront Development: recreation and housing along the Delaware River Back Channel E Public Facilities Development: construction of new schools, police sub-station, library, etc.

    33. Project Area A: Residential Redevelopment Rehabilitation and infill development to produce 1200 replacement dwellings (single- and multi-family) Financial assistance to owners to upgrade occupied housing Estimated Cost: $280,000,000

    34. 204 Properties May Be Acquired For redevelopment purposes 152 Occupied buildings May Be Acquired 128 Residential 24 Commercial, Institutional, Mixed-Use 32 Occupied side yards 12 Occupied parking lots 1200 New or Rehabilitated Replacement Housing units (houses/apartments) will be created in Project Area A

    36. Project Area B: Regional Retail, Transportation and New Residential Development New retail center and new residential units New light rail station New Route 30 exit and bridge to Cramer Hill Estimated Cost: $350,000,000 Time period for project Area B: 2005-2015

    37. Project Area B: Acquisition 7 Properties To Be Acquired 2 Occupied buildings To Be Acquired Ablett Village Centennial Village 5 Occupied industrial lots Time period for acquisition and relocation in project Area B: 2005-2015

    39. Project Area C: Light Industrial Development Industrial park along the rail yard Estimated Cost: $53,000,000 Time period for project Area C: 2006-2009

    40. Project Area C: Acquisition 3 Properties To Be Acquired 1 Occupied building To Be Acquired 1 Industrial 2 Occupied industrial lots Time period for acquisition and relocation in project Area C: 2006-2009 7 Properties May Be Acquired 4 Occupied buildings May Be Acquired 4 Industrial 3 Occupied industrial lots

    42. Project Area D: Mixed-Use Waterfront Development Remediation of brownfields Waterfront recreational uses Waterfront housing Waterfront commercial Estimated Cost: $575,000,000 Time period for project Area D: 2005-2015

    43. Project Area D: Acquisition 554 Total properties To Be Acquired 313 Occupied buildings To Be Acquired 299 Residential 4 Commercial/Mixed-Use 10 Industrial 75 Occupied side yards 6 Occupied parking lots 8 Occupied industrial lot Time period for acquisition and relocation in project Area D: 2005-2015

    45. Project Area E: Civic Square Development New public facilities schools library police station fire station Estimated Cost: $40,000,000 Time period for project Area E: 2008-2015

    46. Project Area E: Acquisition 126 Properties To Be Acquired 81 Occupied buildings To Be Acquired 81 Residential 21 Occupied side yards Time period for acquisition and relocation in project Area D: 2008-2015 20 Properties May Be Acquired For redevelopment purposes 14 Occupied buildings May Be Acquired 14 Residential 2 Occupied side yards 4 Occupied parking lots

    48. Project Area Phasing Targets Project Area A: 2005-2012 Project Area B: 2005-2015 Project Area C: 2006-2009 Project Area D: 2005-2015 Project Area E: 2008-2015 Some pre-development activities planned for a specific project area (e.g. brownfields clean up, land assembly, etc.) may occur before or during project activities in other areas. Total Cost: $1,298,000.000

    49. Proposed Land Use Controls Mixed Waterfront Zone Commercial/Residential Zone

    51. Possible Funding Sources Private and public funding sources are available for implementation of redevelopment projects in Cramer Hill. Although there are no firm commitments as of the publication of this report, discussions with severable funding sources are underway. Residential Development ($235 million): There are a variety of public and private sources for the new construction and rehabilitation of area housing. These include: Camden Economic Recovery Board — Residential Neighborhood Improvement Fund ($35 million) New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency — variety of programs including, but not limited to Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Market Oriented Neighborhood Investment ($100 million) New Jersey Department of Community Affairs — variety of programs including, but not limited to Balanced Housing ($75 million) US HOME funding ($20 million) Federal Home Loan Bank ($5 million)

    52. Commercial and Industrial Development ($150 million): There are a variety of public and private sources for the new construction and rehabilitation of existing stores and industries. These include: Camden Economic Recovery Board — the ERB oversees funds to support improvements such as streetscape improvements, façade restoration, street signage, property acquisition and redevelopment projects ($45 million) New Jersey Economic Development Authority — variety of programs to support property acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of commercial property ($90 million) New Jersey Redevelopment Authority — variety of programs to support property acquisition and site remediation ($15 million)   Waterfront Development: The project costs for this portion of the Redevelopment Plan will be largely provided by the private developer selected by the Camden Redevelopment Agency to implement this redevelopment project. The State of New Jersey, through New Jersey Economic Development Authority and New Jersey Redevelopment Authority, may provide funding for brownfield remediation.

    53. Civic Development ($65 million): There are a variety of public sources for the new construction and rehabilitation of schools, firehouses, police substations, libraries, and community centers. These include: New Jersey Economic Development Authority — School Construction Corporation ($50 million) City of Camden — Facilities Program ($10 million) United States Department of Housing and Urban Development — Community Development Block Grant Program ($5 million)   Transit Development ($102 million): There are a variety of public sources for the new construction and rehabilitation of transportation and infrastructure. These include: New Jersey Department of Transportation — Transportation Improvement Program ($50 million) United States Department of Transportation — Transportation Equity Act ($50 million) New Jersey Transit — Riverline Access and Transit Village programs ($2 million)

    54. Property Acquisition To Be Acquired: Includes property to be acquired in order to effectuate the purposes of this Redevelopment Plan (new construction,rehabilitation and other development). The City of Camden and its agencies reserve the right not to demolish particular parcels if it is determined to be economically feasible to rehabilitate the structure. May Be Acquired: Includes property that may be needed for the purposes of this Redevelopment Plan (new construction,rehabilitation and other develop-ment) as determined by prospective projects. If the property is not acquired,the owner in accordance with local codes and property rehabilitation standards must rehabilitate it. Note: Acquisition of vacant and occupied properties is based upon project requirements and does not depend upon tax status or property condition.

    56. Summary of ‘To Be’ or ‘May Be’ Occupied Acquired Properties To Be Acquired 465 residences (approximately 1000 households) 21 businesses and industries May Be Acquired 142 residences (approximately 200 households) 28 businesses and industries

    57. RELOCATION STATEMENT

    59. Plan Conformance The goals and projects of the Cramer Hill Redevelopment Plan are substantially consistent with and conform to the goals and development regulations of the following: New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law New Jersey Development and Redevelopment Plan FutureCamden Master Plan ? Cramer Hill Tomorrow Neighborhood Plan

    60. Plan Implementation Redevelopment Entity: Camden Redevelopment Agency Acquisition & Relocation: City/Camden Redevelopment Agency Project Phasing: 2005 - 2015 Plan Expiration: 2029 Total Cost: $1,298,000.000

    61. Merits of the Cramer Hill Redevelopment Plan The Redevelopment Plan is a vital tool for transforming the Cramer Hill neighborhood, which is now at an important stage in it’s development. At $1.2 billion, the investment component of this Redevelopment Plan is the most significant investment of its type for any city/town, let alone neighborhood, throughout the state of New Jersey. For every $1 to be invested by the ERB (approximately $80 million), another $10.40 is being raised for this project. When implemented, this redevelopment plan will remediate contaminated sites throughout the neighborhood, thus improving the quality of life for residents and businesses. This Plan presents a comprehensive revitalization strategy; unlike other plans which typically focus on one or two things (housing, economic development), this plan addresses institutional needs, environmental needs, open space needs and transportation needs as well as housing and economic development.

    62. WHY IS THIS PLAN GOOD FOR CRAMER HILL? Answers To Key Concerns Voiced By Neighborhood Residents, Businesses and Organizations

    63. Why Cramer Hill? We have a unique opportunity to showcase and enhance one of the better areas in Camden. If not Cramer Hill, then where in Camden, and if not now then when? Why not Cramer Hill? Don’t the residents and business deserve this opportunity? Why can’t we have better and more housing, more shopping opportunities, a cleaner environment, more state of the art schools, safer streets, access to our own River with plenty of recreation. Don’t our children deserve this? Their parents? Their grandparents? Don’ we all deserve a better future? The Cramer Hill Redevelopment Plan is ideal and ready for the investment opportunity presented to us now.

    64. For years residents and businesses have been asking for the very things proposed in the Cramer Hill Redevelopment Plan. There is a hunger in Camden today for quality housing for those of all levels of income. The fireman, the teacher, the businessperson, the lawyer, and the engineer—who want to come home to Camden. It is no secret that the city has a five-year window of opportunity to put Camden back in its rightful place as a lead city in NJ’s urbanized development. There is no better place to showcase Camden’s potential than Cramer hill. As anyone who has been looking at demographic trends knows East Camden is one of the fastest growing sections of our city. Cramer Hill is the keystone to an East Camden that is right for our times in this millennium and for the residents, businesses and industries that have labored to see this day.

    65. How will this plan benefit existing residents and businesses? In addition to replacement housing, the City of Camden will prioritize Cramer Hill so that existing residents can take advantage of the City’s many home assistance programs. For those that need to fix their homes technical and financial assistance will be available. Our seniors and disabled residents will not be neglected. The City will make available its housing and social programs that address the special needs of seniors and the disabled. The two most pressing needs for any stable community are business and job opportunities. The Cramer Hill Redevelopment Plan offers to existing residents and businesses the shopping, business and job opportunities they have long been asking for.

    66. There will be 1200 replacement housing units, which means houses and apartments, for those affected by property acquisition and relocation, some of these houses and apartments will be rehabilitate but many will be new. All will be affordable. In terms of local businesses, technical and financial assistance will be made available to any business that needs it to enhance their property and build and expand their operations. Even if a business is to be relocated, every effort will be made to relocate them within Cramer Hill. We have no intention of losing the backbone of this community that local businesses represent.

    67. How does this plan benefit anyone whose property is to be acquired? No one will be forced to leave his or her neighborhood that wants to stay. You will always have a home in Camden. Acquisition will not happen until the relocation issues have been resolved. Acquisition and relocation of any occupied property is a painful decision that we do not take lightly. The acquisition and relocation process will be fair and will fully satisfy the needs of those whose properties we are acquiring. Those whose properties will be acquired will be fully compensated, i.e. we will provide you with what your property is worth according to an independent real estate appraiser and based on recent sales in the Cramer Hill area, which have been rising over the past sixty days.

    68. No property will be acquired until we have identified replacement properties for it. As regards to relocation, counseling and assistance will be given to those who need it, to select a replacement property of equal or better value. Assistance will also be given to finance, purchase and move into the property making it affordable for each individual’s needs.

    69. Will I be able to continue to afford to live and operate a business in the redeveloped Cramer Hill? The City of Camden is interested in looking into any proposals that will create a fair and just tax rate and property assessment policy. While bringing in new businesses and new homeowners reduces the crushing tax burden that Camden City has dealt with for decades, clearly, an equitable and sustainable tax abatement program, as well as a balanced or capped property assessment program, deserve consideration. The impact of rising taxes as a result of rising property values and is better addressed by the local and state legislators who determine tax abatement and property assessment policies.

    70. Why a golf course? We need to reclaim Camden’s open spaces for our residents’ recreation. Should only the rich play golf? Where is the next Tiger Woods supposed to come from if not from our community? Even though tennis has not traditionally been seen as a minority group’s sport, Venus and Serena Williams —internationally recognized --- learned their sport in Compton, California -- on a public tennis court. It has been nationally demonstrated that outdoor recreation such as golf courses, soccer field and tennis courts have been effective tools to reclaim polluted sites and add value to our cities’ public open spaces and greenways. You will see how this redevelopment effort will rally around recreational activities and community programs to complete a renaissance, and result in a reinvigorated community with unbounded opportunity and realized hope.

    73. Typical Acquisition 5 Recent residential acquisitions and relocations attempted in Cramer Hill, by the (NJ) School Construction Corporation Purchase range: $60,000 - $85,000 Average Relocation Assistance: $25,000 Acquisition/Relocation process: 45 – 60 days Offers withdrawn, due to change in school site selection Property Owner contacted by Relocation Officer/Agent Property Appraisal done – based upon recent area sales Title Search done, to determine debt against property Purchase price negotiated with property owner Replacement property identified for and selected by owner Acquisition/Relocation costs paid by redeveloper

    74. The Workable Relocation Assistance Plan (WRAP) To be developed after the approval of this Redevelopment Plan To be developed before the acquisition of any occupied properties To be tailored to the various redevelopment projects To be completed between 2005 – 2015 Will address the needs and circumstances of individual households and businesses

    75. Camden Relocation Assistance Program The City of Camden, through its Office of Relocation and the Camden Redevelopment Agency, provides an array of services to those who will be relocated for redevelopment purposes. These services include: Direct contact, information, discussions, counseling and advice, regarding your needs, rights and responsibilities concerning relocation. Assistance identifying replacement housing which is equal to, if not better than, your current residence. Financial aid for: Replacement home purchase Replacement apartment/house rental Moving expenses

    76. Supplemental Housing Assistance The City of Camden operates several programs designed to assist individuals with acquiring a property to establish their permanent residence in Camden, address occupied housing needs for repair, remedy or renovation, and subsidize the rehabilitation of vacant housing: First Time Homebuyer’s Program Emergency Repair Program Comprehensive Housing Assistance Program Lead Intervention For Children At Risk Source: Camden Division of Housing Services

    77. Supplemental Business Assistance The City of Camden utilizes several state and federal programs designed to assist local businesses with a range of property and operations related projects: Acquiring a property to establish a business location Repair or renovation of occupied commercial property Sidewalk and street improvements Rehabilitation of vacant commercial property Remediation of contaminated commercial or industrial property Employee recruitment and training Marketing and Special Events Business expansion Sources: NJ Urban Enterprise Zone Program, US Departments of Commerce and Labor

More Related