1 / 43

Southern Dallas County Trade Corridor

Southern Dallas County Trade Corridor. ULI Advisory Services Panel June 25-30, 2006. About ULI. Established in 1936 Independent nonprofit education and research organization Mission: To provide responsible leadership in the use of the land in order to enhance the total environment

moserj
Download Presentation

Southern Dallas County Trade Corridor

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. Southern Dallas County Trade Corridor ULI Advisory Services Panel June 25-30, 2006

  2. About ULI • Established in 1936 • Independent nonprofit education and research organization • Mission: To provide responsible leadership in the use of the land in order to enhance the total environment • More than 30,000 members worldwide • Representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines • Objectivity, impartial study and information • Expertise and experience

  3. About ULI Advisory Services • Bring the finest expertise in real estate to bear on complex land use and development projects • Over 500 ULI-member teams assembled since 1947 to assist sponsors find creative and practical solutions

  4. The Panel Process • The study area – 234,000 acres of Southern Dallas County • Extensive briefing materials • Five day study period

  5. Michael Buchanan (Chair) Atlanta, Georgia Jonathan Barnett Wallace Roberts Todd Philadelphia, Pennsylvania James J. Curtis, III Principal Bristol Group San Francisco, California Scott Hall Senior Business Development Manager City of Chesapeake, Department of Economic Development Chesapeake, Virginia Gary O.A. Molyneaux, Ph.D. Planning & Program Development Manager King County International Airport Seattle, Washington David A. Stebbins Vice President Erie County Industrial Development Agency/Buffalo Urban Development Corp. Buffalo, New York Ernesto Velarde-Danache Ernesto Velarde-Danache, Inc. Brownsville, Texas The Panel

  6. The Southern Dallas County Trade Corridor

  7. Dallas/Fort Worth Is Already Part Of A Major Trade Corridor • DFW Airport is a port of entry • Metroplex is crossroads of east-west and north-south Interstates • Served by 4 railroads • Terminus for cargo from L.A. / Long Beach, (entry port for 70% of containers from Asia). • 3 intermodal cargo facilities, with a fourth facility under study • Metroplex is on the Mexico to Canada “River of Trade” corridor Overview

  8. Southern Dallas County Is A Prime Trade Corridor Location • Strategic southern position • Large, contiguous tracts of land with Interstate access • Intermodal access to 2 Class-1 railroads • Area selected by national/international commercial developers • Municipal collaboration • Underemployed work force in the area • Cedar Hill Community College and new University of North Texas at Dallas Campus Overview

  9. Downtown Dallas I-30 I-635 I-20 Flood Plain I-45 I-35 E Intermodal Rail Southern Dallas County Overview Future Loop Nine

  10. Challenges to Southern Dallas County’s Development Potential • Need for assured water source • Inadequate water and sewer systems • Lack of area storm water management system • Inadequate arterial and local roads • Non-attainment area for ozone • Multiple jurisdictions need to deal with area-wide issues • Local real-estate market myopia Overview

  11. Two Big Issues for Panel • How can southern Dallas communities maximize their vast economic and development potentials? • How can southern Dallas also provide the necessary services, programs and opportunities for all residents? Overview

  12. Public Policy

  13. Environmental Policy Recommendations • Take immediate action to ensure area is included in State Implementation Plan • Map wetlands and sensitive areas • Engage environmental stakeholders • Seek ways to improve and/or expand environmental assistance programs • Set reasonable and cost effective environmental standards/expectations • Encourage/require use of regional stormwater management systems and pervious surfaces Public Policy

  14. Technology Policy Recommendations • Encourage innovation, don’t legislate it • Bring together education, regulatory, industry and technology experts • Use computer modeling and simulation for logistics systems • Incorporate technology into planning efforts Public Policy

  15. Planning Policy Recommendations • Catch up with current projects and get ahead • Plan regionally for and with all participating communities • Engage experienced and comprehensive planning and urban design team • Include development regulations and capital improvement program in implementation plan Public Policy

  16. Organizational Policy Recommendations • Focus on sustainability to realize long-term development potential • Ensure equal representation of stakeholders • Use existing proven models – don’t reinvent the wheel • Operate with transparency • Address regional funding needs • Compete globally, not locally Public Policy

  17. Regulatory Policy Recommendations • Encourage municipal jurisdictions to adopt uniform building codes • Seek ways to create compatible zoning and subdivision regulations for the whole region • Explore ways to ensure each jurisdiction can provide building plan review/approval and building inspections • Explore ways to strengthen each jurisdiction’s planning, zoning and development services programs Public Policy

  18. Logistics

  19. Dallas/Fort Worth is a Major Trade Hub • Serves regional, national, international markets • Hub of four trade transportation corridors: • Dallas/LA • Dallas/Atlanta • Dallas/Mexico • Dallas/Chicago/Detroit • 5 – 6 National transportation corridors essential to U.S. economy Logistics

  20. Chicago/Detroit/Canadian Border LA/Long Beach Metroplex Atlanta Mexican Ports/Maquiladoras Dallas/Fort Worth Is A Trade Hub Logistics

  21. Long Horizon With Tremendous Development Potential • 10 to 15 year time frame • 65 – 120 million square feet of industrial space • 1.5 to 3 percent growth rate • Unique opportunities for large users • Target users to backfill container traffic Logistics

  22. Success Factors • Dallas/Fort Worth should obtain national transportation corridor designation • Cooperation sets the stage for success • Establish and expand strategic partnerships with other corridor cities, states, and ports Logistics

  23. Trade CorridorCooperation and Governance • Global, national and regional competition requires • Cooperation • Investment • Leadership • Cooperative Regional Leadership • Collaboration • Mutually understood goals • Supportive actions • Three Governance Models • Cooperative Agreements • Special District or Authority • Interlocal Memorandum of Agreements Logistics

  24. Cooperative Governance Models • Cooperative Agreement • Non-binding agreement • Technical and oversight committees within established policies • Jurisdictions retain local control • Special District or Authority • Wide variety of districts permitted in state statutes • Specific boundaries and set of powers • Usually limited to one or two issues, such as ports • Governing boards federated, elected, appointed • District to cover 11 jurisdictions Logistics

  25. Interlocal Memorandum of Agreement Governance structure • Governance structure is familiar • Clearly articulates partnership for all parties • Sets roles and responsibilities • Defines decision-making process • Encourages clear goals and objectives • Does not require state legislative action • Establishes rules for implementation • Involves all parties, public and private Logistics

  26. Interlocal Agreement Structure Cooperation, Collaboration, and Coordination Responsibilities Development Organization Interlocal Agreement Communication Participating Organizations Planning Marketing Project Review Coordination Logistics

  27. Development Strategies & Implementation

  28. Development Strategies • Tremendous development potential • Practical constraints • Infrastructure needs • Market rents • Share opportunities and costs • Establish reasonable expectations • Add value through planning and design Development Strategies & Implementation

  29. Development Strategies • Create a livable community • Logistics is the economic driver • Mix of uses • Range of development scales • New residential development • Parks and open space • Light industrial and manufacturing opportunities Development Strategies & Implementation

  30. Development Strategies • Target geographically • Prioritize community infrastructure investments • The “Box”: I-35E – I-20 – I-45 • Major transportation assets • Existing focus of private investments • Special opportunities within the Box: • Houston School Rd./I-20 & UNT-D Campus • I-45 and UP Intermodal Center Development Strategies & Implementation

  31. Development Strategies • Municipal airports – Lancaster & Mesquite • Excess capacity at DFW & Alliance • Future opportunities for general aviation & corporate uses • Protect from non-compatible land uses Development Strategies & Implementation

  32. Implementation Master Plan Implementation • Obtain funding $1M to $1.5M • Conduct national search process • Meaningful public participation • Integrate plan into local plans and ordinances • Secure funding for local implementation Development Strategies & Implementation

  33. Implementation • Organize for success • Foundation: Dallas NAFTA Coalition • Formalize and broaden • Governance Models • Unified voice • Establish metrics for success • Inclusive: All key stakeholders • Pool resources Development Strategies & Implementation

  34. Governance • Representation • All trade corridor municipalities • State representatives, elected & key agencies • NCTCOG • Railroads, especially BNSF & UP • University of North Texas - Dallas & community colleges • Private sector Development Strategies & Implementation

  35. Governance • Responsibilities • Regional vision and master planning • Infrastructure coordination • Identifying & securing funding • Public communication & marketing plans • Cohesive voice for policy and state & federal funding • Securing additional logistic & trade assets • Assist and guide implementation of policy recommendations Development Strategies & Implementation

  36. Governance • Trade corridor staffing • Dedicated staff • Executive director & support • Qualifications: leadership, logistics, real estate experience • National search • Future: marketing, community relations, finance Development Strategies & Implementation

  37. Governance • Funding • Needs: • Master planning, engineering & other consultants • Marketing and communications • Dedicated staff • Assistance for smaller communities • Sources: • All Stakeholders – financial commitment • State – especially upfront seed funding • Federal grant programs Development Strategies & Implementation

  38. Communication • Keep the public informed and involved • Work closely with stakeholders • Communicate the opportunities • Create and use a comprehensive marketing plan Development Strategies & Implementation

  39. Public Outreach • Reach out to residents and businesses in the trade corridor • Communicate early and often • Communication vehicles: • Public forums • Newsletters • Websites Development Strategies & Implementation

  40. Who Are The Trade Partners? • Port officials – Mexico, Canada, U.S. • Transportation officials • Rail and truck freight carriers Development Strategies & Implementation

  41. Create a Trade Corridor Advisory Council • Advice on industry trends • Knowledge of technological innovations • Insights about potential end users Development Strategies & Implementation

  42. Concluding Remarks • Convergence of • Abundant, available, developable land • An existing transportation and labor base • Local and national developers • Committed governments, public officials and staff • Momentum • Opportunity for Success • Questions and Comments

  43. Southern Dallas County Trade Corridor ULI Advisory Services Panel June 25-30, 2006

More Related