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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHoward Park Neighborhood PlanHoward Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaHoward Park Neighborhood PlanHoward Park Neighborhood PlanAugust 10, 2012August 10, 2012 Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaProject Overview: Agenda◦Project Overview◦The Process◦The Neighborhood Plan◦Investment Opportunities ◦Development Timeline Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaProject Overview: Study AreaSt. Joseph River Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaProject Overview: Catalyst for Development Plan◦Transpo’s relocationwill make approximately 10 acres of land available for development along the St. Joseph River.◦Limited private and public sector investmentin the Howard Park Neighborhood area for the past decade.◦A current market driven strategic plan does not existfor the Howard Park Neighborhood.◦The City is prepared to make pre-development and partnership financial investmentsin the Howard Park area upon completion of a community supported strategic development strategy.◦The river frontage and Howard Park are under-utilized assetsand can act as a catalyst for residential development projects. Along the river there is prime vacant land available for immediate development consideration.◦Several areas are not being utilized for their highest and best use, in addition to opportunities presented by vacant and prime “in-fill” sites.◦Opportunities for development within the Howard Park area are poised for success due to significant contiguous investmentsin the Downtown, the new St. Joseph High School and Eddy Street Commons.◦There is some positive momentum in the Howard Park neighborhood due to the construction of “in-fill” East Bank & River Race townhomes by developer David Matthews and single family homes on Notre Dame Avenue by Weiss Homes. Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaProject Overview: Big IdeasReplace cloverleaf with at-grade intersection and reclaim land for higher use.Over time, relocate incompatible uses (industrial).Create similar quality neighborhood as Sunnymede.Celebrate river location.Transpo site would make a great office park location.No office on the water. Public or neighborhood only.Connect North Notre Dame Avenue to South Notre Dame Avenue.Consider alternative types of housing for young individuals who wish to live downtown.Provide traffic calming on Eddy Street.Keep traffic moving on Eddy Street.48101293567 Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe ProcessAlternative Alternative FuturesFuturesModeling ExerciseModeling ExercisePreferred Preferred DirectionDirection Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Process: River Bend Alternative Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Process: Campus Park Alternative Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Process: Mews at Riverside Alternative Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Process: Modeling Exercise◦2 Day Charrette◦9 Stakeholder Groups◦12 Concepts Created◦1 Preferred Direction Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Process: Modeling Exercise Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Process: Modeling Exercise Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Process: Preferred DirectionThe plan should be primarily residentialwith a variety of housing types and price points.Support the continuation of Northside Boulevard as a scenic greenwayfor cars, bicycles, and people. Convert houses on south Jefferson Boulevard back to residential useover time while maintaining commercially developed properties.Promote the continuation of historic density, street patterns and open space. Phase out industrial usesin neighborhood over time. Create a pedestrian linkage through the Howard Park neighborhoodconnecting Sunnymedeto the east and the St. Joseph River pedestrian bridge to the west.Enhance commercial across from Barnaby’s(southeast corner of St. Louis and Jefferson Boulevards). When the cloverleaf is removed, realign Northside Boulevard closer to Eddy Street. Coordinate redevelopment of the riverfront and this section of Eddy Street.Target non-conforming uses and substandard real estate for acquisition and/or demolition. Enforce codes to improve the physical appearance of the neighborhood.Install two east-west stop signsat the intersection of Wayne Street and Notre Dame Avenue.48101293567 Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Master PlanSt. Joseph RiverHoward Park Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Master PlanRemoval of the “clover-leaf”interchange ramp, within the study area off of the Cooper Street Bridge increases the amount of land available for public use and development.Redevelopment of the Transpo site into a mix of residential uses along the river front.Conversion of the current commercial buildings back to residential along Jefferson Boulevard, if that is the use that they served before conversion to commercial office. Conversion of existing industrial uses to residential as those properties come up for sale or re-use.Enhancement of the River Walk.Pedestrian and bike friendly pathways throughout the neighborhood.4123566543216St. Joseph RiverHoward Park Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Master PlanSt. Joseph RiverHoward Park Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Neighborhood Plan: ResidentialSt. Joseph RiverHoward Park Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Neighborhood Plan: ResidentialNorthside Boulevard Single-Family Homes – View South Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Neighborhood Plan: ResidentialNotre Dame Avenue Single-Family Homes – View North Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Neighborhood Plan: ResidentialFrances Street Townhouses – View West Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Neighborhood Plan: CommercialSt. Joseph RiverHoward Park Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Neighborhood Plan: CommercialJefferson & St. Louis Neighborhood Gateway – View Southeast Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Neighborhood Plan: Other UsesSt. Joseph RiverHoward Park Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Neighborhood Plan: TransportationSt. Joseph RiverHoward Park Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaThe Neighborhood Plan: Community AmenitiesSt. Joseph RiverHoward Park Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaInvestment Opportunities◦The clearing and clean-up of the existing Transpo site in preparation for development. Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaInvestment Opportunities◦The construction of some new public right-of-way, as indicated in the plan, including asphalt paving, curb and gutter, water, sanitary sewer, electric, natural gas, telecommunications, sidewalks, landscape, street lighting, and any security features which may be beneficial to the neighborhood. Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaInvestment Opportunities◦The creation of several focal points for entry waysinto the Howard Park Neighborhood.St. Joseph RiverHoward Park Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaInvestment Opportunities◦The City should work with the Indiana Department of Transportation to eliminate the “cloverleaf” portion of the Cooper Street Bridge, within the study area, to open additional land for public use and development. Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaInvestment Opportunities◦The creation of a new community building in Howard Parkon the corner of Jefferson and St. Louis Streets with a new ice skating rink. The balance of the park will be re-invigorated,including an underground storm tank as part of a marsh environment appropriate for occasional river overflow and the potential for a reproduction of the historic Studebaker fountain and plaza.◦Use of the historic stone house for parkprogramming and private parties.Howard Park Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaImplementationDeveloperHigh1.4 Break ground on residential development by Spring of 2014TranspoHigh1.3 Developer selected by end of 2012City & NeighborsTranspoHigh1.2 Develop Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit developerTranspoHigh1.1 Prepare site for future development (demolition, environmental remediation, etc.)Strategy 1: Redevelop the former Transpo site on Northside Blvd. as a residential neighborhoodPartner(s)Lead RoleLong (5+)Medium (3-5)Short (1-2)PriorityStrategies & Action StepsTimeline Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaImplementationPartner(s)Lead RoleLong (5+)Medium (3-5)Short (1-2)PriorityStrategies & Action StepsTimelineNeighborsCity & DeveloperMedium2.4 Identify and create gateways at key intersections leading into the neighborhoodDeveloper & CityMedium2.3 Incorporate pedestrian and bike pathways into the neighborhood.CityMedium2.2 Improvements to infrastructure in conjunction with East Back Sewer Separation workDeveloper & CityHigh2.1 Construction of right-of-way (roads, sidewalks, etc.) on former Transpo site as part of residential developmentStrategy 2: Complete public right-of-way improvements to complement other development Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaImplementationPartner(s)Lead RoleLong (5+)Medium (3-5)Short (1-2)PriorityTimelineStrategies & Action StepsCity & DevelopersNeighborhood OrganizationHigh3.4 Continue efforts to brand and promote the residential neighborhoodNeighborhood Organization & CityAPCHigh3.3 Encourage conversion of commercial back to residential along defined sections of Jefferson Blvd. over timeDeveloper / Private MarketHigh3.2 Replacement of industrial sites with the new residential products over timeNeighborhood OrganizationDeveloper / Private MarketHigh3.1 Encourage infill housing by private residential developersStrategy 3: Continue to support and develop the image of a successful residential neighborhood Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaImplementationPartner(s)Lead RoleLong (5+)Medium (3-5)Short (1-2)PriorityTimelineStrategies & Action StepsCityMedium4.3 Increase and/or improve amenities in Howard Park (such as the Community Center, ice rink, potential amphitheater, etc.)CityMedium4.2 Better address access and views of the river (consider items such as improvements to the River Walk, emphasis of WPA amenities, creating / enhancing view corridors, encouraging boat activity on the river, etc.)CityMedium4.1 Explore open space / green solutions to address flooding in Howard Park in conjunction with CSO workStrategy 4: Rejuvenate the St. Joseph River Bank and Howard Park Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaImplementationPartner(s)Lead RoleLong (5+)Medium (3-5)Short (1-2)PriorityTimelineStrategies & Action StepsNeighborsHigh5.2 Neighborhood association continue to promote benefits of the area to potential residents, businesses and developersNeighborsHigh5.1 Neighborhood association continue to meet monthly and engage residents and businessesStrategy 5: Cultivate consistent leadership including a strong neighborhood association Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaImplementationPartner(s)Lead RoleLong (5+)Medium (3-5)Short (1-2)PriorityTimelineStrategies & Action StepsCity & NeighborsINDOTLow6.2 Work to develop an alternative solution to replace the clover leafCityMed-Low6.1 Open dialog with Indiana Department of Transportation about the Cooper Street Bridge clover leafStrategy 6: Demolish the Cooper Street Bridge "clover leaf" and realign the intersection to open additional land for public use and development. Howard Park Neighborhood PlanSouth Bend, IndianaImplementationPartner(s)Lead RoleLong (5+)Medium (3-5)Short (1-2)PriorityTimelineStrategies & Action StepsCity, Neighbors, APCDevelopersMedium7.2 Pursue development of newly vacated land due to Cooper Street Bridge clover leaf alternative (see Strategy 6)Neighbors, City, APC & DevelopersMedium7.1 Future development along Eddy Street should focus on uses that will buffer the neighborhood from traffic, noise, etc. (i.e. mixed use, multi-family, commercial, office)Strategy 7: Encourage development of the Eddy Street Corridor