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Windsor Locks Transit-Oriented Development Study

Windsor Locks Transit-Oriented Development Study. Public Meeting #1 January 23, 2013. Tonight’s Agenda. NEW HAVEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD RAIL CORRIDOR INITIATIVE STUDY INTRODUCTION THE VISION MARKET ANALYSIS BUILDING THE VISION DETAILED CONCEPT PLANS NEXT STEPS DISCUSSION.

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Windsor Locks Transit-Oriented Development Study

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  1. Windsor LocksTransit-Oriented Development Study Public Meeting #1 January 23, 2013

  2. Tonight’s Agenda • NEW HAVEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD RAIL CORRIDOR INITIATIVE • STUDY INTRODUCTION • THE VISION • MARKET ANALYSIS • BUILDING THE VISION • DETAILED CONCEPT PLANS • NEXT STEPS • DISCUSSION

  3. NHHS RAIL Project

  4. NHHS RAIL Project

  5. DOT Environmental Assessment • 2013 LOS-D/E • Bridge street intersection traffic impacts (2030 Year -LOS F) • Mitigate to pre-existing conditions • Initial DOT mitigation initiatives • Church street • Signal removal

  6. 2008: Station Relocation Proposed station location ¼ mile radius Existing platform location ½ mile radius 2012 CT Public Transportation Commission Report- “The Windsor Locks rail relocation is the highlight of the recommendations”

  7. 2008 Ferrero Hixon Master Plan • Rediscover sense of community pride • Create vibrant walkable mixed use community • Bring activity / residents back to downtown • Stabilize/ preserve and enhance • Investigate short term implementation strategies • Capitalize on current and future reinvestment opportunities

  8. What is TOD? MIXED-USE WALKABLE DEVELOPMENT CENTERED AROUND TRANSIT Characteristics: High Quality Pedestrian and Civic Spaces Multi Modal Transportation Options Concentrated Density Variety of Housing Options Complementary Mix of Uses 5 Minute walk for daily needs

  9. Current Initiatives NHHS High-Speed Intercity Rail Project………….....DOT CRCOG Sustainable Codes…………………….……Clarion CRCOG Corridor Market Study…………………….Jonathan Rose Historic Station Rehabilitation………………………..TBD Windsor Locks Downtown Zoning Update………...Windsor Locks Transit Oriented Development Study……………….Fuss & O’Neill

  10. Collaborative Process Steering Committee Members Mike Barille (Chair) Jared Carillo Thomas Maziarz Carl Philbrick James Roche Jr. Rick Sarandrea Bill Walters Vincent Zimnoch

  11. Collaborative Process Stakeholder Meetings Representatives from: Department of Transportation Housing Authority Library Board of Education Planning & Zoning Commission Police/ Fire DPW Ahlstrom Town of East Windsor Business Community

  12. The Vision

  13. Transportation Network • North south connectivity • Alternative Main Street bypass • Mobility options • Interconnected alley's/lots • Minimize pedestrian/vehicle conflicts on Main Street

  14. Street Improvements PROPOSED - NORTH OF CURVE AA- Alternate 2 – Diagonal Parking PROPOSED BRIDGE AA A A 5’ CYCLE TRACK 11’ TRAVEL LANE 11’ TRAVEL LANE 5’ CYCLE TRACK 7.5’ WALK 10’ MULTI-USE PATH 8’ PARKING 11’ TRAVEL LANE 11’ TRAVEL LANE 4’ TEXTURED STRIP 18’ DIAGONAL PARKING 10’ WALK 5’ SEPARATOR 5’ SEPARATOR ±4’ TREE WELLS

  15. Bridge Street Improvements PARK AND BIKE / WALK LOT FUTURE RIVER ACCESS & WALK BIKE STORAGE CYCLE TRACKS STREETSCAPE TO TOWN GREEN STONE TRUCK APRON PROPERTY LINE MODIFICATION GATEWAY LANDSCAPE / SIGNAGE / VERTICAL ELEMENT

  16. Open Space Network

  17. Redevelopment Opportunities

  18. Commercial Real Estate Market

  19. Windsor Locks Train Station • 15,816 ridership per year- 2010 • 30,972 ridership per year- 2030* • 133 Windsor Locks daily boarding's 2030* • AMTRAK projects by 2030 • 25 daily round trips or 50 one-ways per day • 30 minute headway during peak hour • 60 minute headway midday • 107 new parking spaces required Source: Environmental Assessment W-ZHA

  20. Rail enhances market potential, it does not create market Commuters are not known to be a strong market for retail Commuters typically demand “grab-and-go” goods Union Station in New Haven over 1 million in ridership 2,400 square feet of retail today 10,000-15,000 square feet potential Railroad Stations W-ZHA

  21. Office Considerations Many of the Towns where stations will be located have lost employment including Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, and Windsor Locks Windsor Locks has the advantage of the airport Major Employers: • Bradley Airport • Hamilton Sunstrand • Bombardier • C & S Wholesale Grocers • Ahlstrom W-ZHA

  22. Concerned about walking connections between existing retail and station location Need to create a quality urban “center” in Downtown Potential for more eating/drinking establishments as part of mixed-use project Retail Considerations W-ZHA

  23. Residential Real Estate Market

  24. Zimmerman/Volk Associates, Inc. CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS The housing market is now dominated by the two largest generations in American history. The Millennials 78 Million 1977-1996 The Baby Boom 75 Million 1946-1964

  25. Town Population: 12,570Households: 5,2551- & 2-Person HHs:63.5%Median Household Income: $61,200Housing Units:5,465Percent Ownership:78.8%Percent Single-Family Detached: 71.5%Median Housing Value: $198,050 2012 WINDSOR LOCKS OVERVIEW Windsor Locks Households by Lifestage: Empty Nesters & Retirees 62% Traditional &Non-Traditional Families 20%Younger Singles & Couples 18% Zimmerman/Volk Associates, Inc.

  26. HOW MANY AND WHO ARE THEY? 675 HOUSEHOLDS would be likely to rent or buy housing units in Downtown Windsor Locks each year • Target Markets For Downtown Windsor Locks: • Younger Singles & Couples 76% • Empty Nesters & Retirees 16% • Traditional & Non-Traditional Families 8% • Target Market Preferences: • Multi-family for-rent: 50% • Multi-family for-sale: 23% • Single-family attached: 27%

  27. DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL MIX • Possible 250 Dwelling Units: • Multi-family for-rent:125 units • Multi-family for-sale:58 units • Single-family attached:67 units Catalyst Project 130 to 170 dwelling units?

  28. Building the Vision

  29. Sequential Approach

  30. Sequential Approach

  31. Sequential Approach

  32. Sequential Approach

  33. Potential Full Build Out CHRIS FERRERO FUSS & O’NEILL VICE PRESIDENT cferrero@fando.com 860.658.0456 x 3008

  34. Potential Full Build-out

  35. Detailed Concept Plans

  36. Station Site Concept Plan

  37. Historic Reuse

  38. Chestnut Circle

  39. Roundabouts

  40. Bridge View Square

  41. Public Squares

  42. St. Mary’s Triangle

  43. Montgomery Mill Concept

  44. “Soft Lofts”

  45. What’s Next? Refine development sequencing with market analysis Zoning regulation assistance for long term vision Key site implementation techniques Final report and public presentation - July 2013

  46. Discussion

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