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City of Plantation Midtown District Conceptual Plan
Implementation Update
City Council
Presentation
February 22, 2017
Purpose of Presentation
The purpose of this presentation is to:
1. Review key concepts from the Midtown Plan Update;
2. Develop consensus on Plan recommendations; and
3. Provide guidance on Plan implementation.
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The Midtown Plan Update Concepts
• Safe Neighborhood District – maintain designation with updated data
• Central Midtown – Designated Activity Center/Entertainment District
• Pedestrian Interconnectivity & Mobility
• Potential Higher Density to create critical mass
• Enhanced Design Criteria
• Complete Streets
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Central Midtown – Designated Activity Center/Entertainment District
Area Entertainment Plan and “Main Street”
• Optimal use for Westfield Mall & future redevelopment potential
• Optimal use for Pine Island Park
• Potential Gathering Space (festival or event venue)
• Amphitheater, band shell or open green space.
• Consider Camden property green space.
• Encourage outdoor dining
• Consider night time activities
• Induce a “Main Street” by realigning Federated Road.
• Internal link between Fountains Shopping Center and Westfield Mall.
Village Green / Amphitheater
Pedestrian Interconnectivity and Mobility
Central Midtown
• Induce a “Main Street” by realigning Federated Road.
• Internal link between Fountains Shopping Center and Westfield Mall.
Crossing Broward Boulevard – Critical connection between Fashion Mall and Westfield Broward Mall:
• At-grade crossing at 84th/82nd Avenue
Pedestrian Activities
• Wide sidewalks, kiosks & pedestrian attractions
• Plazas, outdoor amenities & streetscape
Peters Road and 10th Street Connection:
• Auto/pedestrian route through private roadway.
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Public Amenities
Peters Road & 10th Street Connection
Increase in Density
Increase density anywhere up to 50 dwelling units per acre?
• Recent developments received average 50 du/acre (with use of flex units and dashed-line land use plan amendments).
• Should City increase the overall density by utilizing density bonuses?
• Should the City create a Midtown “Activity Center” land use designation?
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Design Criteria
• Develop specific design criteria & architectural standards including but not limited to:
• Incorporate into SPI-3 & B-7Q zoning districts
• Architectural guidelines
• Building heights
• Landscape themes
• Multi-modal pathways
• Lighting standards
• Wayfinding
• Entry features
• Signage/Banners
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The Midtown Plan Update Concepts
• Safe Neighborhood District – maintain designation with updated data
• Designated Activity Center/Entertainment District being focus of Central Midtown
• Pedestrian Interconnectivity & Mobility
• Potential Higher Density to create critical mass
• Enhanced Design Criteria
• Complete Streets Implementation (integrate in zoning code update)
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Next Steps
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• Staff to initiate steps according to timeline with details on implementing the proposed concepts
• Future presentations specifying implementation & plan execution actions
• Projects/programs to be included in budget & capital plans
• Updated regulations and design guidelines incorporated in future projects
• Secure funding sources for plan implementation
Implementation Schedule
Short Term (1-2 years)
• Update Safe Neighborhood District Plan by ordinance to maintain designation
• Analyze pedestrian corridors/greenways accessibility and make recommendations
• Look at ways to enhance public amenities & streetscape & pocket parks
• Evaluate and enhance B-7Q/B-3P design criteria (Zoning Code update)
• Complete Streets Implementation (integrate in zoning code update)
• Program improvements into the City’s Capital Improvements Budget
Implementation Schedule
Intermediate Term (3-4 years)
• Explore “Activity Center” Designation
• “Main Street” feasibility study
• Engage Westfield Broward Mall owners and create working committee
• Initiate small area design studies (complete streets, roadway alignment, sidewalks, etc.)
• Adoption of Special Area Entertainment Plan for Central Midtown
• Consider adoption of bonus density provisions in the Zoning Code for better urban design and amenities.
Implementation Schedule
Long Term (5+ years)
• Facilitate additional development along Perimeter Road
• Assess linkage of Peters Road to SW 10th Street
• Analyze pedestrian & vehicle connectivity between the two malls (Broward Blvd)
• Enhance New River Greenway
• Consider parking alternatives