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BRADDOCK COMMUNITY PLANNINGBlueprint Draf t August 23rd, 2011
Agenda:
I . Introduct ion and Project Background
II . Draf t Bluepr int
I I I . Break Out Groups
IV. Report Back & Next Steps
Study Area
WHY WE’RE HERE
How do we create conditions for people to invest in Braddock Avenue?
How can we create conditions so that change serves the people of Braddock?
What does the future of public and private properties along Braddock Avenue look like?
Project goals: Provide an economic, social, and physical assessment of Braddock Avenue.
Outline potential opportunities and develop a framework to spur the continued revitalization of Braddock Avenue as a critical connection and gateway to Braddock, the surrounding communities, and the Carrie Furnace site.
WHAT WE HEARDAround the Table
David R
osentra
us
(Bed
co)
Laura
Zinski
(MVI) Pau
l Leg
er
(Boro
ugh M
anag
er)
Ken D
oyno
(Roth
schil
d Doy
no
Collab
orativ
e)
Nick Bianchi (Borough State Act 47)
Bill Zac
hery
(Bed
co &
Cou
ncil)
Tina Doose(Bedco, Council MVI Board)
Marie Jaffe (MVI)
Mike Kinol(Bedco)
Mark H
arvey
Smith
Jesse Brown(Council)
Kate Tu
nney
(Roth
schil
d Doy
no
Collab
orativ
e)
Larry S
hields
(Boro
ugh S
olicit
or)
”Make the avenue attractive to bring more business“
Enforce property codes and cite owners for violations. This will only work for owners that are alive and can be contacted ”
expand the study to connect all of the UPMC parcels“ ”
Balance sentimentality of historic buildings with the cost and desire to preserve. Demolitions have been helpful“ ”
Amend the zoning ordinance or create an interim planning overlay district to refl ect the goals of the avenue
“”
Every property has an audience“ ”
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June 7, 2011
Nick Bianchi(Borough State Act 47)
Bill Zac
hery
Jesse Brown(Council)
Larry S
hields
Jesse BrownJesse Brown(Council)
Kate Tu
nney
(Roth
schil
d Doy
no
Collab
orativ
e)
Kate Tu
nney
Collab
orativ
e)
Larry S
hields
(Boro
ugh S
olicit
or)
Bill Zac
hery
(Bed
co &
Cou
ncil)
(Boro
ugh S
olicit
or)
Bill Zac
hery
(Bed
co &
Cou
ncil)
Bill Zac
hery
Nick Bianchi
(Council)
Nick Bianchi
(Council)(Council)
(Borough State Act 47)(Borough State Act 47)
Mark H
arvey
Braddock Ave.
Maple Way
4th
Stre
et Holland Ave.
Elm Street
5th
Stre
et
Legend:Streetscape Interventions
ActivateImprove appearance
Making PlacesFocus ActivityStreetscape event
Making Places
H
BuildingsActive and well maintainedVacant and in disrepair
Sites
Public ownership / target investmentConsolidate ownership
Leverage for adjacent use
Historic buildingD Marked for Demolition
Reconnect a strong residential neighborhood to an active and occupied Braddock Avenue
Make the gateway to Braddock a vibrant and attractive industrial district
Restore a vibrant center for community exchange of dialogue, goods, and services
Support and enhance community based businesses, recreation, and learning.
Former hospital
site
3rd Street
6th Street
8th Street
5th
4th
7th
2nd
1st
2nd
4th
5th
Corey
Library
6th
7th
A Place to Work
Community goals for the revitalization of Braddock Avenue
A Place to Live
A Place for Exchange
A Place to Grow
Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Area 4
Thre
shol
d
Threshold
WHAT WE HEARD
PRIORITIES• Celebrate the future home of Fossil Free
Fuels with signage and perimeter improvements• Improve screening of industrial properties to improve the overall appearance of the district
PRIORITIES• Modify zoning to foster refl ect
conditions and promote development• Create a community outdoor space for
all residents
PRIORITIES• Clear tax liens and consolidate properties
• Redistribute parcels to increase marketability
• Support existing businesses to improve their properties
PRIORITIES• Renovate historic buildings and increase
activity with upper story residential• Establish green buffers at public parking
lots to improve appearance• Activate blank facades
August 23, 2011 Stakeholder Meeting
Legend:Streetscape Interventions
ActivateImprove appearance
Making PlacesFocus ActivityStreetscape event
Making Places
H
BuildingsActive and well maintainedVacant and in disrepair
Sites
Public ownership / target investmentConsolidate ownership
Leverage for adjacent use
Historic buildingD Marked for Demolition
Reconnect a strong residential neighborhood to an active and occupied Braddock Avenue.
Make the gateway to Braddock a vibrant and attractive industrial node
that celebrates Braddock pride.
Restore a vibrant center for community exchange of dialogue,
goods, and services.
Support and enhance community based businesses,
recreation, and learning.
Former hospital
site
3rd Street
6th Street8th Street
5th
4th
7th
2nd
1st2nd
4th
5th
Corey
Library
6th
7th
BRADDOCK AVENUE IS.. .
A Place to Work
A blueprint for the revitalization of Braddock Avenue
A Place to Live
A Place for Exchange
A Place to Grow
Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Area 4
Thre
shol
d
Threshold
Activate the Avenue Facades Activate the Side Facades
BEST FACE FORWARD
EXISTING
Encourage awnings and building lighting
Maximize storefront
Build market for upper level occupancies. Provide interim solutions that create interest.Re-establish historic opening and characteristics.
Increase the level of activity along the Avenue through building face improvements.
Establish street trees and plantings
POTENTIAL
Activate and wrap glazing to occupy side lots
Build the market for upper story residences along the Avenue to add open and active side facades
Initiate interim occupancies that activate corner and provide public, pedestrian- friendly activities
EXISTING
POTENTIAL
Acquire side lot properties to allow for permanent side facade improvements
BACK TO THE FUTUREStabilize historic buildings for future investment. Prioritize assets to preserve most significant building in key locations.
Abate hazardous materials
Repair or replace roof
Secure perimeter from weather
Establish defined edge at street for parking lots and vacant properties through planting or public art
SIGNS OF CARING
Picnic table invites occupancy
Regular rhythm of trees create edge
Well- maintained lawn becomes
community asset
Public art integrated with maintained landscape
becomes highlight along Braddock avenue and interim
occupancy for empty lot
VACANT LOT DEFINED BY ROW OF TREES
Mature street tree
Well-maintained sidewalk surface
Landscaping buffer between fence and
sidewalk
Fence with transparency
Organized on-site parking
DEFINED EDGE OF PARKING LOTADDRESS SIDEWALK WITH PUBLIC ART/SIGNAGE
LOTS OF STRENGTHSTEP 1: Prioritize vacant lots
STEP 4: Transition Properties to New Uses
STEP 3: Clear titleSTEP 2: Define the Edge
Leverage Investment Sideyard Program Community Asset Encourage Development
• Existing overgrown vacant lot • Work with partners to consolidate ownership and remove tax liens
• Define edge and maintain property• Maintain the landscaping for an attractive appearance
New development with first floor commercial and upper floor residential
• Establish pocket parks• Parking to support upper story residential use with a planted edge along the Avenue
• Adjacent properties assume ownership and activate to expand existing use
CULTIVATING MAINTENANCE
OCCUPIED STOREFRONT WELL-MAINTAINED BUILDING FRONTAGE LOVED LANDSCAPE
Canopy with signage
Blooming sidewalk planters
Clean windows occupied with goods
Colorful murals on side walls
Lush sidelot plantings and transparent fence
Glazed storefront
Fresh paint highlights historic detailing
Clear signage zone
Overhead lighting accents architecture
Welcoming wreath on front doors
Preserved historic stained glass window
Blooming foliage at base of building
Lush and maintained front yard
Open fence defines sidewalk edge
BRADDOCK’S REGULATING TOOLS: Zoning Code 701 Land Use in Commercial Districts 1102 Signs in Commercial Districts 1103 Landscaping Health & Safety Code 10.1 Junk Vehicles 10.2 Weed Control 10.3 Storage of Personal Property Nuisances
Encourage and reward the best maintained properties on the Avenue, through the consistent application of existing regulating tools and celebration of those who have made the commitment to preservation of the Avenue.
A PLACE TO WORK AREA 1Fleet Street to 3rd Street
YOUR CHARGE:
1. Add to potential improvements.2. Discuss potential listed, understanding its Economic,
Social, and Physical benefi ts and challenges.3. Prioritize the Whole, having each person rank her/his
top three potential projects.4. Report back to larger group.
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BEST FACE FORWARDUnderstand focal point
opportunities at side facades.
2ND STREET
Make the gateway to Braddock a vibrant and attractive industrial node that celebrates Braddock pride.
RESTORE MAPLE WAY CONNECTIONProvides convenient service access to
businesses, parking, and re-establishes the urban grid
SIGNS OF CARINGBeautify industrial properties through attractive screening, public art, and landscaping.
TRUCK READYReroute truck traffi c to by-pass Braddock Avenue and follow line of industry at river.
SIGNS OF CARINGCreate screening options that address the street with human scale, adds interest, and activity.
BACK TO THE FUTURECreate systems for identifying and stabilizing historic properties and ready them for future reinvestment.
BEST FACE FORWARDCreate orientation point at
terminus of connector streets
LOTS OF STRENGTHActivate lots to support adjacent
building.
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SIGNS OF CARINGAllow for future transition of corner properties to activate use.
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Legend:Streetscape Interventions
ActivateImprove appearance
Making PlacesFocus ActivityStreetscape event
Making Places
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BuildingsActive and well maintainedVacant and in disrepair
Sites
Public ownership / target investmentConsolidate ownership
Leverage for adjacent use
Historic buildingD Marked for Demolition
1ST STREET
FLEET STREET
3RD STREET
AREA 23rd Street to Corey Avenue
Connects to
Forest Hills
3RD STREET
4TH STREET
5TH STREET
COREY AVENUE
5TH STREET
4TH STREET
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5TH STREET
5TH STREET
5TH STREET
5TH STREET
5TH STREET
5TH STREET
5TH STREET
5TH STREET
5TH STREET
5TH STREET
5TH STREET
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Legend:Streetscape Interventions
ActivateImprove appearance
Making PlacesFocus ActivityStreetscape event
Making Places
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BuildingsActive and well maintainedVacant and in disrepair
Sites
Public ownership / target investmentConsolidate ownership
Leverage for adjacent use
Historic buildingD Marked for Demolition
A PLACE TO LIVEReconnect a strong residential neighborhood to an active and occupied Braddock Avenue.
RESIDENTIAL INFLUXImprove residential
connections and increase residential opportunities
LOTS OF STRENGTHEnhance and expand existing community assets. Understand potential use of property to enhance development on former hospital site
ALLEY CONNECTIONRestore Maple Way to provide
convenient service access to businesses, parking, and re-
establish urban grid BEST FACE FORWARDTerminus of street becomes orientation point and opportunity to create a place within the new building or on the site
NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITYActivate Braddock Avenue
with neighborhood services
CORNER CONNECTIONReinforce strong urban corner
with new development on former hospital site
BACK TO THE FUTURE Continue historic lot widths to relate across Braddock Avenue and stabilize adjacent historic properties.
YOUR CHARGE:
1. Add to potential improvements.2. Discuss potential listed, understanding its Economic,
Social, and Physical benefi ts and challenges.3. Prioritize the Whole, having each person rank her/his
top three potential projects.4. Report back to larger group.
A PLACE FOR EXCHANGE AREA 36th Street to 8th Street
LOTS OF STRENGTHInitiate a side lot program that allows adjacent owners to acquire properties and activate the sides of buildings with new windows and exterior connections.
LOTS OF STRENGTHAssemble site control
and clear title to make parcels available for future
development.
LOTS OF STRENGTHActivate corner.
CONNECTS
COMMUNITIES
TO RIVER
BEST FACE FORWARDCreate openings that connect inside uses to the street.
BACK TO THE FUTURERestore and activate Braddock News building.
RECLAIM RIGHT-OF-WAYCreate a pedestrian link from
neighborhood to Business District.
RESTORE MAPLE WAY CONNECTION
Provide convenient service access to
businesses, parking, and re-establish urban grid
Restore a vibrant center for community exchange of dialogue, goods, and services.
YOUR CHARGE:
1. Add to potential improvements.2. Discuss potential listed, understanding its Economic,
Social, and Physical benefi ts and challenges.3. Prioritize the Whole, having each person rank her/his
top three potential projects.4. Report back to larger group.
BACK TO THE FUTUREPrioritize historic buildings to preserve for future investment.
SIGNS OF CARINGImportant intersection to free up properties to
allow for new anchor development.
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Legend:Streetscape Interventions
ActivateImprove appearance
Making PlacesFocus ActivityStreetscape event
Making Places
H
BuildingsActive and well maintainedVacant and in disrepair
Sites
Public ownership / target investmentConsolidate ownership
Leverage for adjacent use
Historic buildingD Marked for Demolition
6TH STREET
7TH STREET
8TH STREET
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BACK TO THE FUTUREStabilize properties for future
investment
A PLACE TO GROW AREA 48th Street to 9th Street
LOTS OF STRENGTHPreserve current open
space.
Support and enhance community based businesses, recreation, and learning.
YOUR CHARGE:
1. Add to potential improvements.2. Discuss potential listed, understanding its Economic,
Social, and Physical benefi ts and challenges.3. Prioritize the Whole, having each person rank her/his
top three potential projects.4. Report back to larger group.
SIGNS OF CARINGEstablish green buffer at
street.
BACK TO THE FUTURECreate systems for identifying and
stabilizing historic properties and ready them for future reinvestment.
BEST FACE FORWARDContinue to activate blank facades with more large scale murals.
PARKING STRATEGYCreate plan to improve appearance and provide safe parking for businesses.
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Legend:Streetscape Interventions
ActivateImprove appearance
Making PlacesFocus ActivityStreetscape event
Making Places
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BuildingsActive and well maintainedVacant and in disrepair
Sites
Public ownership / target investmentConsolidate ownership
Leverage for adjacent use
Historic buildingD Marked for Demolition
CONNECTS
COMMUNITIES
8TH STREET
LIBRARY/JONES STREET
9TH STREET
BACK TO THE FUTURECreate systems for identifying and stabilizing historic properties and ready them for future reinvestment.