CREATIVE VILLAGE - Orlando...Dec 07, 2018 · Robinson Street Pop-Up Park 8. Under-I Park 9....
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CREATIVE VILLAGEPARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
July 19, 2018
In collaboration with: Creative Village Development, LLC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Executive Summary ....................................................................................................5
I. A. Background........................................................................................................................................................................5
I. B. Purpose......................................................................................................................................................................................5
I. C. Project Team......................................................................................................................................................................5
I. D. Objectives..............................................................................................................................................................................6
II. Downtown Orlando Parks and Open Space Context ...........................................7
II. A. Parks and Open Space in Downtown Orlando.....................................................7
II. B. Current Proposals for New Parks in Downtown Orlando..................10
II. C. Downtown Orlando Parks and Open Space Findings............................12
III. Creative Village Parks and Open Space Goals .................................................... 15
III. A. Inspired...............................................................................................................................................................................16
III. B. Shared...................................................................................................................................................................................18
III. C. Flexible................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
III. D. Active..................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
III. E. Relaxing.............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
III. F. Connected....................................................................................................................................................................... 26
III. G. Iconic...................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
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IV. Creative Village Parks and Open Space Master Plan ......................................... 30
IV. A. Central Park................................................................................................................................................................... 32
IV. B. The Quad, DPAQ Square, UCF Parking Garage Plaza and Terry Ave.... 34
IV. C. Bob Carr Plaza............................................................................................................................................................ 35
IV. D. Urban Mews................................................................................................................................................................. 36
IV. E. West Livingston Lineal Street Plaza....................................................................................... 37
IV. F. I-4/Livingston Street Gateway........................................................................................................ 38
IV. G. Lake Dot Park............................................................................................................................................................. 39
IV. H. UCF and Centroplex Parking Garages Rooftop Space.......................... 40
IV. I. Parcel C and Bentley Street Interim Uses....................................................................... 40
IV. J. Potential Interim Uses of Existing Green Space................................................. 41
IV. K. Interim Uses.................................................................................................................................................................. 42
IV. L. Phasing.................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
IV. M. Design and Implementation.......................................................................................................... 45
VIII. Appendix .................................................................................................................. 51
V. Wayfinding and Connectivity ................................................................................ 46
VI. Funding, Operations and Programming ............................................................. 48
VI. A. Funding Improvements...........................................................................................................................48
VI. B. Ownership and Operations................................................................................................................49
VI. C. Programming.............................................................................................................................................................49
VII. Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 50
TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED
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The Creative Village Parks and Open Space Master Plan provides a framework for the development of an integrated system of parks and open space in Creative Village to be shared by residents, students and employees in Creative Village, as well as Parramore residents, surrounding communities and visitors to the area. The PD Zoning Ordinance outlines a basic framework for the parks and open spaces at Creative Village, including general locations, acreage, concurrency requirements, design standards and operations.
The Parks and Open Space Master Plan is based on the framework set forth in the PD Zoning Ordinance and includes additional details about the location, identity and plans for the Creative Village parks and open spaces. This Plan establishes objectives and goals that balance forward looking design that advances the Creative Village brand and appeals to the Creative Class and inclusive design that appeals to the broader community. The Plan is appropriately coordinated with applicable planning documents. For more information on the coordination with other plans and projects, see Appendix B.
The Creative Village Parks and Open Space Master Plan was written assuming the user already has a basic understanding of Creative Village, the Master Developer, the development program, the governing documents (such as the Master Development Agreement, Purchase Option Agreement, PD Zoning Ordinance, Streetscape Guidelines, Mobility Plan, Public Art Guidelines and Infrastructure Master Plan), the UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus, Downtown Orlando and the Parramore Community. For additional information, please refer to the Appendix.
I. A. BACKGROUND
Creative Village is a public/private partnership between the City of Orlando and Creative Village Development, LLC (CVD) as the Master Developer. CVD is a joint venture between the Banc of American Community Development Corporation (BACDC) and a local team led by Ustler Development, Inc. This public/private partnership supports the City’s commitment to providing high quality, sustainable neighborhood development that will support a diverse and dynamic mix of uses, while bringing jobs and high-profile companies to Downtown Orlando and exciting revitalization opportunities to the Parramore neighborhood.
In 2018, CVD enlisted VHB to collaborate with CVD on a comprehensive Parks and Open Space Master Plan for Creative Village, identifying specific parks, open space and public space goals, elements and guidelines along with a phasing plan.
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
I. C. PROJECT TEAM
I. B. PURPOSE
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I. D. OBJECTIVES
The Plan was developed with a specific approach that would lead to an overall design that celebrates the site, creates an active urban environment and promotes sustainable design practices to enhance the long-term value of Creative Village and the surrounding neighborhood. Parks and open space are key elements to the "Innovation District" model at Creative Village.
Objectives that inform the Parks and Open Space Master Plan include:
• Assist the City of Orlando and CVD in translating the vision, mission and strategic goals for parks, plazas and open space into a well-articulated and defined plan in context with the surrounding park system. See Figure 2: Context Map.
• Provide guidance through build out of the Creative Village and identify phasing opportunities to align with vertical development and provide a range of quality, well-maintained parks, public spaces and open spaces.
• Facilitate a healthy lifestyle plan that focuses upon multiuse open spaces that are connected to schools, cultural, and educational community amenities.
• Provide elements and programs that address the needs and culture of community residents, representing multi-ethnic and multicultural needs and embrace diversity.
• Set expectations for parks and open space design that discourages vandalism, deters crime, provides natural surveillance and creates a safe, comfortable environment.
• Promote flexibility in the design and programming of public spaces.
• Incorporate public art.
• Set a framework for open space development integrating existing streetscape guidelines, utilities, transportation and building projects to focus on walkability and access to parks, plazas and open space.
• Encourage active urban streets and sidewalk activity.
• Inform stakeholders about the parks and open space plan for Creative Village and the surrounding community; and
• Ensure the efficient, coordinated use of parks and open space in the broader context of Downtown Orlando by analyzing other existing and planned parks and open space.
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II. A. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE IN DOWNTOWN ORLANDO
II. DOWNTOWN ORLANDO PARKS AND OPEN SPACE CONTEXT
In order to establish the objectives and goals for the Creative Village parks and open space, it is necessary to understand the context of the other significant parks in Downtown Orlando. VHB analyzed the existing parks, plazas and open space in Downtown Orlando. The parks inventory considered the parks, plazas and open space between John Young Parkway to the west, Miller Ave to the south, Hampton Ave to the east and Virginia Drive to the north. In addition to existing parks, the inventory includes proposals for future parks. Of the 28 parks identified within the Downtown Orlando study area, VHB has determined that there currently are:
A. Lake Eola Park; B. LNYX Bus Stop; C. City Commons Plaza; D. Bike Rack in College Park; E. "Before I Die" Installation at Mission Kitchen, Orlando
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Lake Eola ParkDowntown Orlando, FL
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The Downtown Orlando Parks Map shown in Figure 1 depicts a variety of parks, open spaces and public areas located throughout Downtown Orlando which help meet the needs of residents, employees and visitors. A parks classification system was created to describe these various park types (as further described in the Appendix, Section C, page 56). The inventory and analysis is critical to establishing the strategic positioning of the parks and open spaces at Creative Village.
Downtown Orlando is home to multiple public and private parks, plazas, open spaces and gathering spots which will continue to grow. From popular entertainment hubs like the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (DPC) to community gardens supporting the growing local food movement, the system of parks and other areas continue to expand and diversify. Of particular importance to the Creative Village Parks and Open Space Master Plan are:
• Parks that are considered "walkable" from Creative Village: Parramore PS-8 School, Callahan Neighborhood Center, Parramore Community Garden, Gertrude's Walk and Lake Dot Park; and
• Iconic and regionally significant Downtown Orlando parks: Lake Eola Park, the DPC Plaza, Lorna Doone Park and the future Under-I Park.
Lake Eola Park is clearly the most active and identifiable park in Downtown Orlando and it should continue its role as such. Lake Eola Park was identified in the Project DTO Vision Plan as the City's "open space anchor and vibrant center piece." Lorna Doone Park is undergoing a series of renovations and improvements and is likely to evolve into a more significant large community park or regionally significant park. The City and other stakeholders have ambitious plans for the future construction of Under-I Park, the Robinson Street Pop-up Park, the DPC Plaza and the Magic Sports and Entertainment District. These parks and open spaces will be proximate to Creative Village. Thus, the proposed parks and open spaces at Creative Village need to be strategically positioned within the context of existing and planned parks in Downtown Orlando.
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New parks and open spaces planned or proposed in Downtown Orlando and proximate to Creative Village include:
• Under-I Park• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Plaza (Seneff Arts Plaza)• Orlando Magic Sports and Entertainment District (SED), and • Robinson Street Pop-Up Park• Lorna Doone Park
These new parks and open spaces are convenient to Creative Village and/or regionally significant so they are likely to be used by the Creative Village population.
The Under-I Park will feature a variety of elements for active and passive play including sports courts, playgrounds, a skate park, art installations and concessions underneath the I-4 Ultimate Project between Robinson St and Church St. The City envisions that the Under-I Park will be a vibrant urban park that bridges our diverse community and unites our citizens by delivering active, creative, engaging spaces that promote health, education, art, play and fellowship. Proposed to open in 2022, the park will also use the latest technology to provide lighting and safety.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Plaza will be improved and enhanced as part of the Stage II construction and is scheduled to be completed in 2021. This urban plaza will focus on the arts and serve as a "central gathering place" in the heart of Downtown Orlando across from City Hall. The DPC Plaza became an important community gathering space following the Pulse tragedy and should continue to be a place for large crowds to gather, celebrate and assemble.
The Orlando Magic Sports and Entertainment District (SED) will include an active outdoor urban plaza with retail kiosks, media towers and an event space. This space will be a popular venue for visitors coming to events at the SED or Amway Center and enhance the Church Street Entertainment Corridor. The venue will be a natural extension of Church Street which is routinely closed to automobile traffic for Amway Center events, Orlando City Soccer games and other popular events drawing people from around the region. The public spaces at the Orlando Magic SED and along Church Street are focused on entertainment, sports and special events.
II. B. CURRENT PROPOSALS FOR NEW PARKS IN DOWNTOWN ORLANDO
market Gather Play sports Heritage 1. Under i Boardwalk - Connects the Under i east to west
2. Digital Information Kiosk - Displays Downtown & district events and on-line facility reservations
3. Sculpture Garden - Athletics theme
4. Cross Fit Facility - Soft surface, specialty lighting 5. Bleachers - Concrete, large and small - Seating, climbing, cross-fit uses
6. Table Sports - Concrete with seats - Chess, checkers, dominoes ping-pong, picnics
7. Shuffleboard/Bocce Courts - Tournament, league opportunities - Requires sports level lighting
8. 1/4-Mile Track - 1/4 mile loop, seamless surface - Running, roller blading, strolling
9. Vehicle Access Area - Specialty paving, controlled access - Staging, event & exhibit area
10. Food Truck/Exhibitor Stations - (8) electrical, water connections
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12. Multi-Purpose Hard Courts - Tournament, league opportunities - Sports lighting - Basketball -1/2 court, full court - Volleyball, pickle ball, badminton
13. Administration Pavilion - Court supervision, staffing - Security, lighting controls - Equipment rental & storage - Concessions/vending - (2) accessible restrooms - Electrical room
14. Regulation Indoor Soccer Pitch - Tournament, league opportunities - Sports lighting, ball/activity containment - 1/2 field and full field activities Soccer, lacross, field hockey, quidditch, ultimate frisbee, flag football
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1. Parramore Heritage Walk - Gateway to the Parramore Neighborhood - Highlights significant Parramore figures
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1. Under i Boardwalk - Connects the district east to west
2. Digital Information Kiosk - Displays Downtown, district events and on-line facility reservations
3. Splash Pad - Recessed below boardwalk Special equipment, pumps, drainage
4. Family Restrooms - Required for splash pad - (4) WC, (2) sinks - Electrical room
5. Accessible Tot Lot - Speciality play surface
6. Accessible Playground - Speciality play surface
7. Vehicle Access Area - Specialty paving, controlled access - Staging, event/exhibit area
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The Vision FOR THE BRIDGE DISTRICT
1. Under i Boardwalk - Connects the district east to west
2. Digital Information Kiosk - Displays Downtown, district events and on-line facility reservations
3. Vendor Kiosks - Secured for semi-regular use
4. Vendor Tents - Special event opportunities
5. Vendor Pavilions - Long term vendor locations
6. Family Restroom - (4) WC, (2) sinks
7. Church Street Mural Wall - 16’x40’ freestanding mural wall
8. Church Street Alley - Patrons path for strolling the market - Vehicle access for vendors
1. Under i Boardwalk - Connects the district east to west
2. Digital Information Kiosk - Displays Downtown district events - On-line facility reservations
3. Walk of Light
4. Pop-Up Event Spaces - Online reservation system - Music, art, theater, drum circle, dance
5. Life-Size Chess
6. Skateboard Plaza - Concrete with varied obstacles, ramps, platforms and jumps
7. Community Rooms
8. Maintenance Facilities
9. Pine Street Festival Street
10. Rally Square - Where the games begin - 4 Pride Pillars - Community pride supporters - Hometown hero walk of fame
11. Table Sports - Concrete with seats - Chess, checkers, dominoes ping-pong, picnics
12. Picnic Tables/Seating
13. Outdoor Classrom Spaces - Yoga, cross-fit, zuma, jazzercise, cardio, open play, events
UNDER i -- A PARK FOR EVERYONEThe Under i will be a vibrant urban park that bridges our diverse community and unites all of our citizens by delivering active, creative, engaging spaces that promote health, education, art, play, and fellowship. The Under i will become the heart of Downtown Orlando.
As Downtown Orlando continues to grow our world-class venues, residential and retail development, it’s important that we provide great urban amenities and a better quality of life for residents.
Located at the crossroads of our fantastic downtown neighborhoods, the Under i park will create a family friendly connection of our residents and a hub for sports, entertainment, arts and technology.
The vision is for the Under i to be the best urban park in the US. A place where all ages can share in recreational sports and leisure activities. It will be artistic and fun while providing the latest technology for lighting and safety.
A WALK THROUGH THE UNDER i PARKWhether approaching I-4 from west or east, residents, downtown workers, and visitors will be greeted with an award-winning urban park.
The northern block has sports for every age and lifestyle, including soccer pitches, basketball courts, ping pong, ¼ mile running track, and more.
The middle block is where families can enjoy an accessible playground, a large sandbox, a giant urban swing, and the city’s first splash pad. On the south side, you’ll find a skateboard plaza plus flexible entertainment and market spaces, that connect to our world-class venues.
ART & TECHNOLOGY IN THE UNDER i PARKAt the Under i park, art and technology come together. The park contains multiple sculptures including interactive art that responds to the urban conditions inside the park. Everything from color notifying you that a bus is arriving or a wind powered fan that is created by a truck driving overhead.
The park will also use a series of digital kiosks to allow for informal reserving of park facilities and informing visitors of other downtown events.
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Under-I Park Conceptual Plan Downtown Orlando, FL
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Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts PlazaDowntown Orlando, FL
Robinson Street Pop-Up ParkDowntown Orlando, FL
Orlando Magic SED Conceptual PlanDowntown Orlando, FL
Proposed Orlando Magic SED, Downtown Orlando, FL
The Robinson Street Pop-Up Park consists of an urban plaza with hook-ups to host vendors and food trucks along with seating to attract downtown employees and residents. The City will be responsible for the installation, construction, operation and maintenance of the Pop-Up Park, which will be leased by the City of Orlando for the next 10 years. While the Pop-Up Park is not of regional significance, it is proximate to Creative Village and many planned elements, including food trucks will appeal to the Creative Village population. Creative Village should not duplicate too many elements of the Robinson Street Pop-Up Park.
Lorna Doone Park is a popular, historically significant park on the West Side of Downtown Orlando. Situated north of Camping World Stadium, the park has undergone an extensive visioning and redesign process with the input of community stakeholders to provide new uses such as a trail around the lake, fitness stations, recreational courts, a splash pad, urban garden, public art and several piers with covered pavilions over Lake Lorna Doone. Renovations of this 30 acre park are being completed in phases, with substantial improvements scheduled to be completed in 2019.
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The goals and strategies in the Plan should expand on existing opportunities and address constraints while being strategically positioned based on the context set forth herein. Lake Eola Park will remain the significant regional park with a focus on large events, the Under-I will act as the regionally scaled sports and activities hub, the DPC Plaza will continue to be the anchor of this arts and performance venue and the Orlando Magic SED will support entertainment activities hosted at the Amway Center, Church Street and Orlando City Soccer Stadium.
There is limited public green space west of I-4 to serve the Parramore community and West Side of Downtown Orlando. The park systems proposed will help meet the needs of the Creative Village and Parramore communities by creating well-defined gathering spaces programmed to include amenities and activities to serve the economic, ethnic, age, education and lifestyle diversity of the West Side. These spaces are also an important component of the Project DTO vision to “increase Downtown’s magnetic effect and make it a more livable and inviting place for all."
The parks and open spaces of Creative Village should also be unique in comparison to the parks identified since they will serve a distinct and diverse population of students, employees, residents and visitors and help to brand this new Innovation District. In the Fall of 2019, approximately 8,000 students/faculty/staff will be on the UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus. The design for parks and open space needs to particularly support this growing urban campus, similar to other downtown campuses (see page 14). There is a new opportunity to provide innovative and flexible public spaces with a diversity of uses emblematic of the Creative Class, students and millennial population. Parks and open spaces at Creative Village should provide innovative forms of placemaking that are creative, diverse and flexible, which are not necessarily elaborate or expensive.
Moving forward, VHB and CVD encourage the City of Orlando to formulate a master plan for all of the parks in Downtown Orlando. New spaces (i.e., DPC Plaza, Under-I Park and Orlando Magic SED) should not be independently planned, but rather as part of a larger master plan. All of the parks in Downtown Orlando should work together and be strategically positioned.
II. D. DOWNTOWN ORLANDO PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FINDINGS
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT DOWNTOWN ORLANDO PARKS
PARK OR OPEN SPACE LOCATION PURPOSE/FUNCTION
Lake Eola Park Thornton Park Regionally significant park and the “heart of Orlando” with large-scale events and a lake serving Downtown Orlando and all of Central Florida
Under-I Park Under I-4 in “The Bridge District”
Regionally significant urban park with a wide variety of recreational activities such as tennis, basketball and skateboarding; focused on sports, recreation and entertainment
DPC Plaza Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Urban plaza adjacent to the preeminent performing arts venue in Central Florida; focused on the arts
Orlando Magic SED Church Street across from Amway Center
Urban plaza in the City’s entertainment district adjacent to the Amway Center and in close proximity to the Orlando City Soccer stadium; focused on events and entertainment
Robinson St Pop-Up Park Robinson Street and Orange Avenue Small urban park with some elements that will appeal to the same audience as Creative Village
Lorna Doone Park West Side Camping World Stadium
Historically significant and large community park of the West Side; focused on community gathering and recreation
Creative Village West Side UCF/Valencia Downtown
Variety of flexible, connected park spaces in an Innovation District which will primarily serve Creative Village and also serve Parramore and the West Side
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OPEN LAWNS CAN ALSO ACT AS EVENT SPACE
ART INSTALLATIONS CAN TRANSITION FROM DAY TO NIGHT
PATHS CAN LEAD TO KEY DESTINATIONS
FLEXIBLE SEATING CAN PROVIDE SPACE TO STUDY
Bailey Park at Innovation Quarter, Wake Forest University, Downtown Winston-Salem, NC
Public Art Installation, Arizona State University, Downtown Pheonix, AZ
Central Park, University of Colorado Downtown Campus, Denver, CO
Colorful Chairs in Harvard Yard, Harvard University, Boston, MA
STRATEGIES AT WORK: PLACEMAKING IN DOWNTOWN CAMPUSES
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brand Creative Village as an iconic emblem of the Creative Class and as an Innovation District
ACTIVE
design flexible and diverse multi-use spaces that can be used day and night
stimulate and encourage passive and active uses
foster spaces to share within the neighborhood
provide comfort and shade for relaxation
The following goals will further 1) the mission and vision of Creative Village; 2) establish urban character and active outdoor spaces to live, learn, work and play at Creative Village; 3) enhance the overall parks and open space in Downtown Orlando; and 4) establish the mindset for parks and open space that are strategically positioned and appropriately focused. The parks and open spaces should be:
III. CREATIVE VILLAGE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE GOALS
CONNECTED
INSPIRED
RELAXING
SHARED
FLEXIBLE
ICONIC
promote connected, multimodal transportation and a sense of connection to Parramore
create inspired spaces to engage the mind and senses
Having said the above, it is important to note that the Creative Class, students and millenials do not require or appreciate expensive "gold-plated" urbanism. The Creative Village population wants real, authentic places that are comfortable, diverse and open to all. Parks and open space will be focused on appropriate urbanism and placemaking and not on elaborate landscape or expensive materials.
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Create inspired spaces to engage the mind and senses:
• Design parks and open space with interesting and varied materials, creative shade elements and/or more formal greens organized to provide aesthetic appeal.
• Incorporate technology and lighting into parks and open space to support the technological needs of park users and to encourage innovative art installations.
• Work collaboratively with the Public Art Guidelines for Creative Village to integrate the work of artists into the built environment, infrastructure and public spaces.
• Support the strategic location of visual elements, digital and two-dimensional arts in order to promote educational opportunities and interaction.
• Revolving and temporary spaces for expression such as stages for live performances, pop up art exhibits and/or wall space for murals to support an evolving platform for creativity.
• Use topography to create interest and surprise.
• Emphasize appropriate quality and context of the landscaped environment.
• Use parks and open space to inspire a sense of place and community.
III. A. INSPIRED
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Wynwood Walls MuralsMiami, FL
The Park PromenadeLas Vegas, NV
The CommonsBrooklyn, NY
One of the overarching goals for the Creative Village master development program is to facilitate places which excite the mind and promote Orlando's innovative spirit, rich cultural heritage and diversity through artistic expression and cultural activities that connect people and create community. Artistic expression in parks and open space will strengthen Creative Village's burgeoning sense of identity and character. Using Wynwood Walls, the High Line and Orlando's West Arts District as exemplars for creative opportunity, a variety of viewing spaces could be provided to allow for revolving art displays. This would reinforce relationships between residents and students in Creative Village, as well as the Parramore community and future visitors. Permanent art installations should be located in strategic locations in order to brand the district as an emblem of the growing Creative Class.
STRATEGIES AT WORK: PROVISION OF SPACES FOR REVOLVING ART AND PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS
Artwork by Sarah Sze, High Line, New York City, NY
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Foster spaces to share with the neighborhood:
As an urban infill neighborhood, Creative Village will be rich in population diversity and interests. For young students attending classes at Valencia College and UCF, urbanites seeking to live in a newly developed mixed-use development and existing and future residents of Parramore, Creative Village will be home to a wide variety of worldviews and lifestyles. Parks and open space should reflect this multifaceted range of users regardless of their ethnicity, income, age, educational attainment, and/or mobile abilities. All students, residents and employees at Creative Village, as well as the Parramore community and visitors, should comfortably share these spaces and feel welcomed.
Sharing and inclusivity can be enhanced by implementing the following strategies:
• Create community spaces that are shared by a diversity of users in Creative Village, Parramore and Downtown Orlando.
• Program opportunities to bring the community and visitors together.
• Provide storage for bikes and recreational equipment.
• Provide dog runs and/or open space, along with collection facilities for resident dogs in Creative Village.
• Provide infrastructure within the public realm that promotes a wide variety of transportation options and equitable access.
• Encourage expansion of retail or residential activities into open spaces. • The specific design for each park should address more detailed uses and refined plans to
integrate the park with the surrounding neighborhood, and provide shared open spaces that serve a wide variety of users.
III. B. SHARED
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Popular public parks often offer simple solutions that allow for a wide variety of uses, creating a space for multidisciplinary interplay across a both passive and active uses. Versatility and equitable access are key elements in generating a sense of community. Unique programming opportunities attract the kid in all of us in aspects of play. For example, hula hoops, life size boards games, and adequate space for recreational activities such as shuffle board, frisbee, or bocce ball allow for community interaction among people of all ages - and provide entertainment for passive users who love to people watch.
Other creative solutions may be used to appeal to the growing population of dog lovers who desire to have spaces to allow their dogs to interact with others and get active play. Urban parks in Creative Village, especially at the Central Park site, should be similarly designed to maximize the utilization and flexibility of the property. This is the core of what makes a public space valuable.
STRATEGIES AT WORK: SHARED SPACE FOR ALL
Mutt's Canine CantinaDallas, TX
MAXXI MuseumRome, Italy
Director ParkPortland, OR
Christopher Columbus Park, Boston, MA
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III. C. FLEXIBLEDesign flexible multi-use spaces that can be used day and night while maximizing the potential uses and time of use:
LANDSCAPED AREAS
• Variety of open lawns and spaces to allow for multiple uses and a variety of programming opportunities. Central Park should have a large, flexible lawn.
• Use landscaping to create shade and provide color, texture and character.
• Consider the future conversion of the rooftops of parking garages in Creative Village into park space, including urban gardens, gathering spaces, and or recreational activities.
HARDSCAPED AREAS
• Flexible plazas and hardscapes to accommodate a variety of programs.
• Comfortable urban spaces when activity is heavy or light and at various times of day.
• Provide water and electricity hookups to allow for food trucks and other pop-up events to be hosted.
• Invite local artists and urban designers to participate in design competitions such as PARKing day, Art in Odd Spaces and Art in Public Spaces to create dynamic spaces which may transition into more permanent uses.
• Design safe, well-lit and secure environments following the multidisciplinary approach of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) to promote use of parks from day into night.
Specific development parcels in Creative Village have been identified for potential for low-cost and creative interim uses (see Figure 4, page 44). These flexible design solutions will activate key areas to help brand the Innovation District and appeal to the millennial population. Interim uses can be used as a testing ground for future, more permanent forms of placemaking based on their popularity. Interim uses are further discussed in Section IV. K. of the Plan.
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Creative Village should utilize creative opportunities to host pop-up events and design competitions in order to bring new visitors to the area and start to establish a sense of place. There are inspiring exemplars of low-cost solutions to create inviting gathering places for park visitors and residents alike. Parklets and the conversion of underutilized spaces in parking garages create opportunities for open space as the use of the automobile declines.
Furniture options can continue to evolve as Creative Village matures into full build-out, and should be designed in such a manner as to provide elements for play, relaxation and aesthetics. The design elements can encourage all levels of interactivity for the community with a focus on the Creative Class, student and millennial population of the UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus.
PicnurbiaVancouver, BC
East Village Pocket Park San Diego, CA
Myriad GardensOklahoma City, OK
Washington Canal Park, Washington, DC
STRATEGIES AT WORK: FLEXBILITIY AND MULTI-PURPOSE
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Stimulate and encourage active and passive uses to increase access to a variety of healthy recreational activities. The physical attributes of several of the proposed parks in Creative Village provide opportunities to increase physical activity:
• The gridded system of tree-lined, complete streets connect the surrounding community and provide comfortable walking, bicycling and running conditions.
• An open lawn in Central Park can provide a multipurpose field for students and residents to practice sports programs such as frisbee, soccer and other organized sports.
• Reinforce the Orlando Urban Trail connectivity with safe corridors, nodes and park connections.
• A linear multiuse path surrounding Lake Dot for use by runners, walkers and bikers.
Additional strategies to increase physical activity throughout Creative Village for the benefit of the community include:
• Provide areas for active and/or unstructured play for children.
• Programming to bring the community together to participate in low-impact exercising, yoga, dance classes, etc.
• Create partnerships with local health institutions and non-profits to hire health and wellness instructors for various activities.
• Identify and construct facilities to increase activity such as outdoor fitness equipment, rock climbing walls, swings and simple rolling hills.
• Create small and large gathering areas for solitude, reflection and events of various sizes. Enhance these gathering areas with seating and tables (fixed and movable).
III. D. ACTIVE
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One of the most fundamental reasons why people go to parks is to get in a little healthy physical activity and experience the outdoors. Hardscapes designed with simple standing structures and concave elements provide a means for people to get together and practice beloved activities and explore the element of play. More passive elements such as an urban lawn, rolling green and outdoor swings draw the community together in activity. Recreational games such as croquet, cornhole and bocce ball should be considered for the lawn in Central Park.
The UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus will have approximately 8,000 students/faculty/staff at opening in August 2019 and many of the active uses at Creative Village should be tailored to students and their needs.
STRATEGIES AT WORK: ACTIVE USES
The Lawn on DBoston, MA
Cumberland ParkNashville, TN
Railroad ParkBirmingham, AL
Director Park, Portland, OR
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III. E. RELAXING
Provide comfort and shade for relaxation:
The public realm in Creative Village should provide ample opportunity for students to study between classes, professors to hold lunch meetings, local employees to conduct business, residents to lounge and visitors to rest in community gathering spaces. Seating and/or lounge areas should coincide with both natural and structural shading elements in public plazas and parks in order to shield patrons from the warm Florida sun.
• Design green spaces or public areas to provide places for relaxation.
• Provide a balance between both permanent seating features such as benches and movable options such as collapsing tables and chairs or hammocks.
• Provide storage for movable and temporary seating options, special event equipment and pop-up facilities.
• Adequately consider shade structures or canopy trees in parks for daytime use and lighting for nighttime use.
• Where deemed appropriate, awnings constructed in public parks and building elements can overhang into existing sidewalks to provide additional shade for all users.
• Encourage the design of ground floor building spaces (i.e., outdoor cafe seating or patios) to provide a comfortable pedestrian environment.
• Adequately consider lighting in park and open space design.
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Innovative ideas and cost-effective solutions for relaxation and comfort abound in public parks. Urban lawns, open greens, undulating elevations, subtle contours and sculptural mounds can provide users of all ages ample space to lounge under the shade of a canopy tree or structure.
Permanent benches for seating can provide space to rest and casually gather. Flexible seating options in the form of hammocks, folding chairs or bean bags can be brought out for specific events and/or near ground level retail. Innovative solutions in landscape architecture can seamlessly integrate relaxing seating with shading. These kinds of relaxing and quiet environments will be important for students as places to study or have some quiet time.
STRATEGIES AT WORK: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR RELAXING ENVIRONMENTS
Hammock GardenEaston Park, Austin, TX
Le Caudan WaterfrontPort Louis, Mauritius
Tianjin Bridged GardensTianjin, China
San Antonio Plaza, San Antonio, TX
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III. F. CONNECTED
Promote connected multimodal transportation:
As a transit oriented development, Creative Village has been designed to reduce overall auto-dependency and enhance the public realm for bikers and pedestrians. Situated adjacent to LYNX Central Station, Creative Village presents a unique opportunity to access Creative Village without the use of a self-operated, single-occupant automobile.
The LYMMO BRT line offers free bus transit throughout Downtown Orlando and UCF students will also have a free bus service to the larger East Campus in east Orlando to UCF Downtown. Creative Village has been designed with a gridded series of complete streets which support bicycle and pedestrian activity.
Parks and open space should further the goals and objectives set forth in the Creative Village Mobility Plan.
• Orient parks to Livingston Street, Amelia Street and Terry Avenue which all have on-street bike lanes and public bicycle racks to support bicycle ridership.
• Design park sites adjacent to public right-of-way with additional trees or shade structures.
• Locate bike share docking stations in parks or open space.
• Provide bike/skateboard valet services.
• Use parks and open space design, particularly along Livingston Street and under I-4 to visually and physically connect Creative Village with LYNX Central Station and Downtown Orlando.
• Sense of connection (physical and intangible) to Parramore providing an open and inclusive environment.
• Use parks and opens spaces at Creative Village to "stitch together" various other downtown locations and public spaces.
• For more information on how parks and open space can capitalize on existing transportation improvements, refer to Wayfinding and Connectivity (Section V) of the Plan.
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Klyde Warren Park PathDallas, TX
Railroad Park Multiuse TrailBirmingham, AL
The CommonsMinneapolis, MN
Pedestrian and bicycle connectivity should be designed as comfortable and inviting, particularly at the I-4/Livingston Street Gateway. Murals along bridge walls can provide an artistic element and create a sense of identity. Street lighting should be designed to provide vital safety and guide the way to and from Creative Village to LYNX Central Station and the rest of Downtown Orlando. This will not only create an engaging entrance into Creative Village for all visitors, but also provide security and safety.
Linear areas can be planted with canopy trees and unique sculptural shade elements. Paths through parks can also be lined with grasses and solar panels or "solar art". Bike racks in well-lit and well-attended public areas can help to increase bicycle ridership.
Parks, open spaces and linear connections should seek to extend to the west into Parramore.
STRATEGIES AT WORK: CONNECTIVITY
Pedestrian Path under the High Line, Chelsea, New York City, NY
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Brand Creative Village as an iconic emblem of the Creative Class and Innovation District:
Parks and open spaces should be a part of an overall urban design that establishes a vibrant, meaningful and expressive sense of place at Creative Village with a character and brand that is unique and representative of the district. This brand and identity should be woven into all of the parks and open space design and should naturally build upon itself over time.
Thoughtful, contextual and strategic design of the parks and open spaces can lead to a physical expression of the innovation and partnerships at Creative Village and in Downtown Orlando, while also being inclusive and integrated with the Parramore community. This end goal should set the design mindset for the parks and open spaces at Creative Village.
III. G. ICONIC
Deland WingsDeland, FL
DUMBOBrooklyn, NY
Wynwood WallsMiami, FL
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Large public artworks or interesting landscape architecture provide unique and fun "identifiers". Some of these are expensive, but many are not. Iconic art elements set the stage for photo opportunities, milestone pictures (such as graduation) and the general "must-see" Instagram moments. Parks and open spaces in Creative Village should be infused with iconic artistic ventures, which can continue to evolve and change throughout time. The goal should be to have visual elements that "say Creative Village" and are recognizable.
These types of facilities don't have to be high-priced art or over-designed. They can be cost effective urbanism or simple artistic expressions. It is often beneficial to seek community input on the design of these elements. In the case of Creative Village, the goal would be for UCF and Valencia students to mark their graduation with photos at the iconic location. It is also important to keep in mind that these types of iconic elements often happen by accident or via impromptu creativity and they generally can't be forced or concocted.
STRATEGIES AT WORK: ICONIC ELEMENTS
UC Davis SculptureDavis, CA
Lake Eola FountainDowntown Orlando, FL
UPenn LOVE SculpturePhiladelphia, PA
Millenium Park, Chicago, IL
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IV. CREATIVE VILLAGE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
Based on the appropriate context, the Plan sets forth a series of parks, open spaces, public areas and plazas that will support the vibrant mix of uses and diversity of Creative Village while being strategically positioned and programmed within the larger context of Downtown Orlando.
The Parks and Open Space Master Plan (see Figure 3, page 28) shows multiple parks within Creative Village. The park space may be operated, maintained and programmed through private/public maintenance arrangements with either the City or through the creation of a special district in Creative Village which could include a partnership with UCF and Valencia College. As parks are developed, the City and CVD will need to address ownership and maintenance responsibilities.
As approved in the PD Zoning Ordinance, each of the parks in Creative Village must include landscaped areas with canopy trees, benches or other seating opportunities, trash receptacles and lighting. Program elements implemented in parks must coincide with and provide a natural transition between the built environment, public right of way and the park. Vertical development projects at Creative Village should adequately address the parks and open space in their design.
CVD and the City will continue to encourage the implementation of open space program elements in the form of a variety of plazas, open space, public squares, and other distinct public gathering spaces through the Creative Village Design Review Committee (CVDRC) approval process.
Parks and open space in Creative Village should evolve over time. It is important to logically and naturally stage the parks and open space over time so they make sense as compared to the ongoing vertical development activity.
Additionally, a cohesive and connected parks and open space program should consider:
• Transition zones where private development abuts public open space.• Tree “allees” or urban mews should be provided between buildings in linear green
spaces or pedestrian paths if feasible. • Streets or plazas should terminate with features that draw visual cues to vistas.• Open spaces should orient pedestrian circulation to visual corridors and activity centers. • Parks, open spaces, pedestrian corridors, transportation modes and vertical building
uses should be integrated and connected.
It should be noted that the parks and open space described herein significantly exceed the required minimum amount of open space of approximately 3 acres, pursuant to the PD Zoning Ordinance for Creative Village.
LEGEND
Creative Village
Mixed Use
Residential
Existing Structure
Educational
Open Space
Water
Street Trees
Urban Plaza
BRT Bus Shelter
Connectivity
1 Central Park
8a Centroplex Parking Garage
2 The Quad, DPAC Square, UCF Parking Garage Plaza and Terry Ave
3 Bob Carr Plaza
4 Urban Mews
5 Lineal Street Plaza
6 I-4/Livingston Street Gateway
7 Lake Dot Park
9 Parcel C and Bentley Street Interim Uses
8b UCF Parking Garage
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8b
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UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus
Bike Lane/Greenway
FIGURE 3: CREATIVE VILLAGE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
1010 Potential Interim Uses of Existing Green Space
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Existing Green Space
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Central Park is a +/-2.5-acre park at the physical center and "heart" of Creative Village. This flexible and active park is the main park space for Creative Village. It will host civic events, festivals and markets while serving as the central “living room” for the district. Original design concepts contemplated an amphitheater; however, current plans include a future plaza/outdoor space at Parcel H. Design elements should encourage all levels of interactivity for students and the community. Examples of design elements could include outdoor seating, games, digital media and event space.
IV. A. CENTRAL PARK (#1)
GREENS CAN ALLOW FOR BOTH REST AND ACTIVITY
Romare Bearden Park, Downtown Charlotte, NC
Curtis Hixon Park, Downtown Tampa, FL
VISTAS ONTO THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROVIDE INTEREST
The park should accommodate recreational activities for both the students and community. Shade structures and restroom facilities should be considered. Central Park will be developed in stages over time, concurrent with the phases of Creative Village with the first phase opening in Fall 2019. The initial stage will focus on an "urban lawn" and flexible green space.
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CREATIVE SIDEWALKS CAN ENERGIZE SPACE
WALKING PATHS CAN BE LINED WITH SHADE TREES AND LIGHTING
ELEMENTS FOR PLAY CAN BE TEMPORARY AND FLEXIBLE
OPEN LAWNS CAN BE USED FOR ORGANIZED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Innovation Quarter, Downtown Winston-Salem, NC
The Park at Lakeshore East, Downtown Chicago, IL
Campus Martius Park, Downtown Detroit, MI
Yoga in Bryant Park, New York City, NY
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IV. B. THE QUAD, DPAC SQUARE, UCF PARKING GARAGE PLAZA AND TERRY AVE (#2)
The Quad is a modern play on traditional campus green space. These open spaces provide circulation for students on the campus and are the organizational device for surrounding educational spaces. This area needs to encourage movement and interaction. The Dr. Phillips Acadmic Commons (DPAC) Square is the area framed by the wings of the new DPAC academic building and the renovated Center for Emerging Media primarily surrounded by education buildings and serving students/faculty. This is the main parks and open space for the UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus. It will primarily be focused on serving students and faculty, but will be open to everyone and will also serve residents, employees and the larger Parramore neighborhood.
The UCF Parking Garage Plaza is on the west side of campus and will include open space adjacent to the campus store, café, student services, parking garage access and Downtown Rec Center. Terry Avenue will be extended south and may be designed as a “shared street.”
Swing Seating at The Porch, Philadelphia, PA
CHARCOAL Garden + Bar, Miami, FL
The “on campus” parks and open spaces should work in conjunction with Central Park and the Bob Carr Plaza to offer outdoor study and meeting space. The Quad, DPAC Square and related spaces will open in the Fall of 2019 along with the UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus, but will be adapted and enhanced as the Campus and Creative Village are built out over time. SEATING OPTIONS
CAN BE PLAYFUL
OUTDOOR CAFES AND SHADE CREATE AN INVITING SPACE
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The Bob Carr building is expected to remain in use as a performing arts facility until 2020 or 2021. After that it will be adaptively re-used in a way that furthers the mission and vision of Creative Village. This urban plaza enhances the existing plaza and open space adjacent to the auditorium. When the decision was made to adaptively re-use the Bob Carr building and the master plan was revised, the former Gateway Park evolved into the Bob Carr Plaza. The current plaza area connects Bob Carr to the Centroplex parking garage, the UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus, Creative Village to the west and Downtown Orlando to the east.
IV. C. BOB CARR PLAZA (#3)
This plaza is being redesigned and could include outdoor activities and/or movies, seating areas, a variety of hardscapes, interactive games, other active or passive uses and natural designscapes. It should be flexible to accommodate crowds when the Bob Carr building is in use and then accommodate the "day to day" uses of Creative Village and UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus. Design should account for active and passive uses that can support interactivity and quiet space.
Sunset Tirangle Plaza, Los Angeles, CA
The Lawn on D, Boston, MA
The open space should embrace the pedestrian and encourage public engagement. Creative use of lighting and design should encourage safety and visibility. A primary function of this space per the agreement between the City and UCF is to connect the Centroplex garages with the UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus. The southern terminus of this plaza area should link pedestrians to the east side of The Quad. INTERIM USES
CAN BE EXPRESSIVE
HOSTING FOOD TRUCKSCAN ACTIVATE SPACE
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Urban Mews is the north/south connection between the Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the student housing building. Visually, it is a southern extension of the street grid from the north. It breaks up the student housing block and generally plays off of the geometry of the Creative Village street grid. The mews is a hardscape area between the two buildings and provides access for bikes and pedestrians. This space could accommodate multiple uses including outdoor dining. Phase 1 of the student housing project will include ground floor restaurant space with patio seating on the east side of the mews at Livingston Street. This space needs to be framed in an open and inviting way to encourage connectivity between the two buildings. The Urban Mews will be developed along with the second phase of student housing and will have the feel and character of an urban mews or alley.
IV. D. URBAN MEWS (#4)
Gateway Artwork along the Canal Walk Indianapolis, IN
WAYFINDING PROVIDES CONNECTIVITY
CANOPY TREES PROVIDE COMFORT AND ACTIVTY
Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Indianapolis, IN
Linden Alley, San Francisco, CA
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IV. E. WEST LIVINGSTON LINEAL STREET PLAZA (#5)
West Livingston Lineal Street Plaza embraces the existing neighborhood and connects Creative Village to Parramore on the west side. The conceptual plan for Parcel K (Phase 2 Student Housing Project) includes an intentional setback from the street to create the West Livingston Lineal Street Plaza. This public space will replace the original concept for a Bridge Park, but will still serve as a “bridge” from the Parramore neighborhood to Creative Village. Design elements should promote a diverse range of community interaction in a shared space. This area is located adjacent to student housing and can be a gathering space to meet friends before class or a quiet place to read a book.
Landscapes need to address multiple uses and inclusivity. The Lineal Street Plaza will be developed along with the second phase of student housing.
MULTIUSE FURNITURE CAN BE USED BY PEOPLE OF ALL AGES
Wynwood Walls, Miami, FL
Gotham West Market, New York City, NY
PROVIDE A NATURAL TRANSITION BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SPACE
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CREATIVE VILLAGEUCF - VALENCIA RENDERING
IV. F. I-4/LIVINGSTON STREET GATEWAY (#6)
The I-4/ Livingston Public Space and Gateway is located under I-4 at Livingston Street serving as the primary pedestrian connection between the Central Business District, SunRail, LYNX Central Station and Creative Village. It is imperative to create a safe and inviting passage under I-4. The area needs to accommodate several types of traffic including bike and pedestrian. The space should be flexible to adjust between daytime and nighttime uses while also being comfortable and safe. Design elements could include public art elements such as visual or audio treatments, painted designs or shared street activities and events. Connectivity and wayfinding to LYNX Central Station and other points of interest is important. This space cannot be fully implemented until I-4 Ultimate is complete; however, an interim installation needs to be implemented until the full design can be constructed. This public space is the “front door” to Creative Village and the UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus and needs to match its brand and identity.
MURALS CREATE A SENSE OF PLACE AND IDENTITY
DIGITAL DISPLAYS CAN PROVIDE ILLUMINATION AND SAFETY
Gateway Artwork along the Canal Walk, Indianapolis, IN
Conceptual Rendering of Livingston Street, Creative Village, Downtown Orlando, FL
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Lake Dot Park is a 3 acre existing park located at the north end of Creative Village and is the gateway to Colonial Drive/SR-50. Lake Dot Park is the only natural water body in Creative Village and is most likely the best opportunity for more passive uses. Lake Dot Park could also be used for outdoor activities like walking/jogging. Enhanced walkways, trails and landscape will improve safety and security. The park can include appealing visual elements that draw people into Creative Village. Decks, boardwalks and terraces should be considered. Improvements to this park will be included in future phases of development, and can build on design concepts utilized in other parks/open spaces at Creative Village.
IV. G. LAKE DOT PARK (#7)
ARTFUL WALLS CAN DEFINE PARK SPACES
Crane's Roost Park, Altamonte Springs, FL
Tanner Springs Park, Portland, OR
WELL DEFINED PUBLIC PATHSEVENTS CAN INCREASE ACTIVITY
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IV. H. UCF AND CENTROPLEX PARKING GARAGES ROOFTOP SPACE (#8a and 8b)
In the future, rooftop spaces on parking garages may also provide usable open space and activity areas at Creative Village. Both the UCF Parking Garage and existing Centroplex Garages could one day include rooftop recreational activities, such as a running tracks or sports courts, or be used for an urban garden, outdoor exercise area or gathering space.
Interim Uses on Parcel C and Bentley Street should include green spaces and an enhanced pedestrian entry/connection to the Parramore neighborhood, adjacent recreation center and UCF facilities. These interim uses are being considered by UCF and as they design their Phase I buildings, including the UCF Parking Garage. Over time, these interim uses could be incorporated into future phases of the campus development.
IV. I. PARCEL C AND BENTLEY STREET INTERIM USES (#9)
Brooklyn Grange's Flagship FarmLong Island City, NY
Amenity Deck above Parking Garage, SkyHouse Tower, Charlotte, NC
ROOFTOPS CAN BE REPURPOSED FOR ACTIVE USES
ROOFTOPS CAN PROVIDE SPACE FOR GROWING HEALTHY FOOD
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Ladybird Grove, Atlanta, GA
Until development occurs on Parcels R and S, interim use of this green space should serve the residents of Creative Village, 8,000 students/faculty/staff of the UCF/Valencia College Downtown Campus, and the surrounding community on the West Side of Downtown Orlando. Ideas include hosting pop-up events, temporary installation of a dog park, and/or a gathering space with temporary seating and tables for study between classes. This vacant property provides an ideal opportunity for the variety of interim uses discussed further in Section IV. K. of the Plan.
IV. J. POTENTIAL INTERIM USES OF EXISTING GREEN SPACE (#10)
24th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, New York City, NY
INTERIM USES COULD CREATE A POP-UP EVENT SPACE FOR THE COMMUNITY
TEMPORARY FURNITURE ANDSHADE INCREASES COMFORT
The Master Developer and/or City of Orlando could seek to establish a tactical urbanism design competition for interim uses, capitalizing on the creative arts programs at UCF and Valencia College, in which the space is transformed for an established period of time to include a diversity of uses. Interim uses could provide a testing ground for creative, inexpensive forms of placemaking that seek to fit the diverse needs of the growing UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus and the West Side.
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Many of the Creative Village parks and open spaces will evolve as new development occurs in the Creative Village. This provides an opportunity to explore an array of interim uses in vacant spaces for the purpose of activating the public realm and engaging the surrounding community. These tactical urbanism projects can create a neighborhood destination to support the local economy and more fully produce a sense of place. When the UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus opens in August 2019, the Livingston Street and Terry Avenue intersection will be "main and main" for Creative Village. Therefore, careful consideration should be given to utilize and activate the adjacent undeveloped parcels (Parcels H and C) with temporary interim uses until future vertical development occurs. The existing green area north of Central Park and south of Lake Dot (Parcels R and S) should also be considered for interim uses.
Potential interim uses could include:• Organize a local Ciclovia event where a street or vacant lot is closed to automobiles for use
by cyclists and pedestrians• Board games where participants create and play an array of life-size games such as tic-tac-
toe, Jenga, Scrabble, etc.• Art classes (with programs like ArtReach Orlando)• "Free library" or book exchange• Movie nights or "bike in" movies• Pop-up art• Bike valet • Yoga in the park• Pop-up artisan; food trucks; special event dinners• Participate in annual events like Art in Odd Spaces and Immark• Temporary retail spaces to offer economic opportunity for small businesses• Urban farming and agriculture• Recreational activities which require minimal materials such as bocce ball, cornhole,
Quidditch, hula-hooping, etc.• Coordinate with GreenWorks Orlando or businesses like OUC to install a pilot sustainability
project such as rain barrels, hanging gardens, wetland habitats or garden beds• Design competition for parklets• Work with groups like Project for Public Spaces (PPS) or UCF/Valencia students to formulate
a detailed "interim uses plan"
IV. K. INTERIM USES
Rendering of parklet for PARKing Day
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Urban Garden InstallationLafayette Greens, Detroit, MI
Akron Garden Better Block ProjectAkron, OH
Cornhole CompetitionRosemary Beach, FL
Creative programming, events, and temporary installations should inspire interim uses in the parks and open spaces of Creative Village. These events can help to transform vacant, underutilized spaces into those which engage the mind and senses of park users in innovative ways.
These events provide opportunities to not only bring the community together, but also to brand Creative Village in the form of artwork, murals, streetscape elements, urban gardening, interactive elements and recreational activities. Interim uses are a great way to engage the student body of UCF and Valencia. Programming and management are essential to an effective strategy for interim uses.
STRATEGIES AT WORK: INTERIM USES
Inflatable Art Installation by parerstudio, Cheekwood Estate, Nashville, TN
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Phase I Development (2019 - 2021)
FIGURE 4: INTERIM USES*
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UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus
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IV. L. PHASING
The Plan will be phased to coincide with vertical development of specific parcels, inclusive of the UCF/Valencia College Downtown Campus, apartments, student housing, office, commercial, hotel and mixed-use projects. The nature of master development dictates that the parks and open spaces will evolve over time.
As noted earlier, the first open space elements in Creative Village will be Central Park, the Quad and the Bob Carr Plaza. Interim uses for the I-4/Livingston Street Gateway, the UCF Parking Garage/Bentley Street parcels and the existing green space north of Amelia Street and south of Lake Dot should be pursued in Phase 1. Flexible programming opportunities should be considered in other areas as interim uses, especially for Parcel H and Parcel C. The two larger parks, Central Park and Lake Dot, will be built out in stages over time and adding layers to the design.
The Parks and Open Space Master Plan is an overall master plan and each park will be designed by the Master Developer (in coordination with the City of Orlando, UCF, Valencia) and the vertical developers of specific parcels, as applicable. Design and approval will go through the Creative Village Design Review Committee (CVDRC) and permitting at the appropriate time. Such design should be consistent with this Plan and CVDRC shall review the plans for specific parks and open spaces within the context described herein. Per the Infrastructure Master Plan, streetscape treatments that are incomplete will need to be completed as part of adjacent vertical development, including lighting, street trees, street furniture, etc.
The City of Orlando, CVD, UCF, Valencia College and other stakeholders should develop a common understanding of how to successfully design, build, program, manage and operate the parks and open space at Creative Village to be consistent with the goals and planning guidelines set forth in this Plan.
IV. M. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
PHASING PLAN – CREATIVE VILLAGE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
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* Hatching indicates that some park and open space elements will be provided in the near-term.
FIGURE 4: INTERIM USES*
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Residents and visitors of Creative Village will have ample opportunity to connect to the region via a variety of modes of transportation including SunRail, LYNX’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service LYMMO, and a highly connected grid of bicycle infrastructure which connects to Downtown Orlando, several other Main Street programs, parks and entertainment hubs in the area.
In particular, the wayfinding system should be focused on the population of Creative Village. The Plan supports the implementation of a wayfinding system that is user-friendly, connected physically and electronically via smart phone applications and consistent with the Creative Village brand and identity. There will be approximately 8,000 students/faculty/staff starting in August 2019 and this large cohort is a good audience for transit use. However, we must also accept the reality that many residents and visitors still rely on vehicular transportation, including personal vehicles and ride-sharing. Wayfinding should begin far outside Creative Village with directional signage on I-4, adding wayfinding to mapping applications (e.g. Google Maps) and transit maps/signage. It is important to understand the various entry points and arrival sequences to create a plan for the various modes of arrival. Transit stops need to be clearly marked. Public parking should be signed and easy to find. Car sharing locations, bike racks and bike sharing should be conveniently located, signed and easy to find.
Wayfinding also needs to "work in reverse" so visitors can easily identify egress methods to reach destinations outside of Creative Village. Wayfinding should be sensitive to the surrounding community and provide high-tech and low-tech methods for a diverse audience.
Within the Creative Village, wayfinding should focus on the "street level" experience by directing pedestrians and bicyclists to their destinations. Wayfinding should also be integrated with existing technologies provided via LYNX, SunRail, bike share and the City of Orlando which direct people to their destination with real-time updates.
Creative wayfinding ideas will connect key destinations for all modes of travel within Creative Village and to the rest of Downtown Orlando. Ideas include:
• Wayfinding signage and visual elements throughout Creative Village• A-frame signs as interim uses• Highly-visible and attractive bike storage solutions in parks and open spaces or in future
development parcels• Painted on-street bicycle and pedestrian paths• Directional or destination signage installed on street lighting • Digital displays at LYNX and SunRail stations• Multidirectional signage installed in parks
V. WAYFINDING AND CONNECTVITY
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To better connect the LYNX Central Station to Creative Village, the Plan specifies a gateway along Livingston Street underneath I-4 which will enhance the pedestrian and bicycle experience. Opportunities should be explored to provide interactive digital displays and visual or audio treatments to mark Creative Village as a destination for SunRail riders.
As part of the Plan, the built environment surrounding bus shelters should include wayfinding to highlight particular destinations in Creative Village and/or implement new signage/structures which highlight its identity.
STRATEGIES AT WORK: CONNECTIVITY WITHIN AN URBAN CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
SunTrust Park Monument SignBattery Atlanta, GA
University of Colorado Auraria Campus Signage, Downtown Denver, CO
Atlantic Station WayfindingAtlanta, GA
The wayfinding system in Creative Village should integrate with wayfinding on the UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus to facilitate an urban campus experience in a mixed-use environment where students, residents, employees and visitors come together to participate in a variety of diverse experiences. Buildings of the UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus should be easily located by not only students of the educational institutions, but also visitors to them. This wayfinding system can help to unify the growing and diverse West Side community.
Wayfinding signage should be strategically placed so that is readily visible for all residents and visitors, highlighting key destinations such as the parks and open spaces within Creative Village. Directories and notifications can be engaging and interactive, allowing for the display of local events and real-time updates on routes for walkers, bikers, transit and automobile users. These interactive displays will help to symbolize the vibrant modern character of the Innovation District.
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VI. FUNDING, OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMMING
The Creative Village Parks and Open Space system will be funded by a variety of sources. Private developers, UCF and Valencia College will be responsible for constructing improvements for the park and open space facilities associated within their respective parcels. The private vertical development parcels will generate impact fees that can be applied to the project.
The announced projects in Creative Village Phase I, including Student Housing Phase I, Amelia Court, Parcel M Apartments and Parcel U Apartments are responsible for almost $900,000 in park impact fees that can be used for Phase I parks. Future Creative Village residential projects will provide another $600,000 - $1,000,000 for future park build-out. Other funding opportunities should be explored to enhance the parks and open spaces in Creative Village, including CRA funding, grants, sponsorships, etc.
Potential funding opportunities include the following:
• Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) or Tax Increment Financing (TIF) package for initial construction
• Downtown Development Board (DDB) or CRA for ongoing maintenance operations• Special district to fund parks and other common elements at Creative Village• User fees or common area charges• Creation of a park "entity" to develop and manage parks and open space• Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program: https://floridadep.gov/ooo/
land-and-recreation-grants/content/florida-recreation-development-assistance-program • Southwest Airlines Heart of the Community program:
https://www.pps.org/heart-of-the-community • National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) grants:
https://www.nrpa.org/our-work/Grant-Fundraising-Resources/ • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grants to support Healthy Communities:
https://www.rwjf.org/en/how-we-work/grants-and-grant-programs.html • Project for Public Places: https://www.pps.org/• Corporate sponsorships• Philanthropic and community partners• Digital media, advertising and signage revenue streams
UCF and Valencia College should be enlisted as strategic partners in the future funding and ongoing operations of the parks and open spaces in Creative Village as the community spaces in urban environments replace recreation areas traditionally provided by the universities on suburban campuses. Students, faculty and staff will be significant users of these open spaces, and the future programming of events related to the UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus will require coordination, direction and maintenance by the two institutions.
VI. A. FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS
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Creative Village parks and open space could be a mix of public City-owned spaces, privately-owned spaces or public/private partnerships. Private ownership will allow for greater flexibility for events and programming; however, a public (ownership)/private (programming and maintenance) partnership may be the best solution. A separate entity could be formed to be the "private" component. A central entity is needed to provide a consistent level of maintenance and operations.
The Creative Village Parks and Open Space system may be eligible for Local Government Neighborhood Improvement District (LGNID) designation, as permitted by City of Orlando Ordinance No. 2011-3. A LGNID is a dependent special district established to monitor and advocate for the interests of the business and property owners within a defined area. It is intended to foster communication and cooperation among business and property owners. It may also plan for, construct, operate or maintain physical improvements.
An exploratory committee must be formed in order to determine eligibility of Creative Village and its environs for formation of the LGNID. All property owners, including UCF and Valencia College, would comprise the LGNID. Should the LGNID be established, it may levy a special assessment of up to $500 annually for each individual parcel of land in the district, and/or an ad valorem tax on real and personal property of up to 2 mills annually, if approved by referendum. This funding source may be used for operations and maintenance of the Creative Village parks and open space system.
VI. B. OWNERSHIP AND OPERATIONS
There are two components that are critical to the success and of urban parks and open spaces. The first is the design and physical park environment, or the “hardware”. The second component is the programming of events and management, or the “software”. Both of these components must be well executed. For example, Curtis Hixon Park in the City of Tampa hosts a variety events, including weekly fitness classes (Yoga in the Park, Zumba in the Park, Bamboozle Fit Club, U-Jam Fitness), races, arts festivals and concerts. The Park is also used for annual regionally significant events, such as the James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, the Tampa Bay Seafood & Music Festival and the Tampa Bay Margarita Festival.
Central Park in Creative Village has the same opportunity to create a community impact through creative and innovative programming. Implementation will require a defined structure, resources and staff (including an events coordinator), somewhat similar to the model used by Orlando’s Main Street Program.
VI. C. PROGRAMMING
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The Creative Village Parks and Open Space Master Plan acts as a guiding document towards the development of a diverse, connected system of urban parks and open spaces in a mixed use environment which will further foster a sense of community and creative identity. The parks and open spaces will serve Creative Village and the UCF/Valencia College Downtown Campus and can also help to reconnect the east and west sides of Downtown Orlando through the establishment of public spaces for community use and interaction. The Plan sets a guiding framework for the public spaces to appropriately evolve over time as Creative Village grows and funding resources are identified. Moreover, the Plan provides an invaluable resource to further the goals and initiatives set forth in the Project DTO Vision Plan and Parramore Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan.
The Plan is a master planning document and should be used as such. The specific designs for each park and open space at Creative Village should be consistent with the goals and general guidelines set forth herein while providing more detailed information. The City of Orlando, CVD, UCF, Valencia College and other stakeholders should work together to successfully implement the parks and open spaces at Creative Village.
VII. CONCLUSION
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APPENDIX
A. Creative Village Context .......................................................................................... 52
B. Coordination with other Plans and Projects ....................................................... 54
C. Downtown Orlando Park Amenity Inventory ..................................................... 56
D. Related Plans and Projects Links ........................................................................... 59
E. Creative Village Development, LLC Phasing Map .............................................. 60
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CON
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Creative Village is an urban infill, mixed use, transit-oriented development located west of I-4 within walking distance to LYNX Central Station and SunRail and is served by the LYMMO BRT system. Upon buildout of the entire master plan, the site will have a mix of uses including up to 1.2 million SF of office space, over 750,000 SF of educational space, 1,500 residential units, 1,500 student housing beds, 150,000 SF of retail/commercial space, and 225 hotel rooms. The development will occur in multiple phases over ten to fifteen years. Anticipated develop ment of Phase I consists of multiple parcels to be completed from 2019 to 2021 as follows:
• Student housing project on Parcel J with approximately 600 student housing beds; 105,000 SF of education space leased to UCF and Valencia College; 600 space parking garage and ground floor retail space
• UCF 148,000 SF Dr. Phillips Academic Commons and renovation of existing 115,000 SF UCF Center for Emerging Media
• UCF 600-space parking garage and central energy plant • 256 mixed-income multifamily units on Parcels N and P (Amelia Court at Creative Village)• 300+ market-rate apartment units on Parcel M • 250-300 units of market-rate apartments on Parcel U• Active ground floor space in all buildings
CREATIVE VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Creative Village builds on the success of Orlando’s digital media industry by transforming the former site of the Amway Arena in Downtown Orlando into a 68-acre mixed-use, transit oriented, urban infill neighborhood that will be home to leading higher education providers; high-tech, digital media and creative companies; and a diverse mix of students, employees and residents. Creative Village fosters a “live, work, learn and play" lifestyle in the heart of Downtown Orlando while bringing exciting opportunities to the Parramore Area.
CREATIVE VILLAGE VISION
APPENDIX, SECTION A:CREATIVE VILLAGE CONTEXT
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Under the leadership of Mayor Buddy Dyer, the City of Orlando envisioned for redevelopment of the vacant Amway Arena site as a digital media cluster which would bring new jobs, housing, education and economic opportunity to Downtown Orlando and the community of Parramore. CVD was selected as Master Developer for Creative Village in 2010. The vision came into full realization with the announcement that UCF, in partnership with Valencia College, would develop a new downtown campus at Creative Village bringing 8,000 students/faculty/staff to Creative Village in August 2019.
UCF broke ground in 2017 and will open in the Fall of 2019. To date, the City and CVD have worked together to provide new horizontal infrastructure in the form of Terry Avenue and Livingston Street, which are designed as complete streets to support bicycle and pedestrian activity, as well as the expansion of the LYMMO BRT line. In conjunction with the new 148,000 SF UCF Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, UCF will complete extensive renovations to the existing Center for Emerging Media. Concurrently, a 600-bed student housing project with UCF student support services and the Valencia College culinary and hospitality school will open in August 2019. Amelia Court, a 256-bed mixed income apartment community, will open in mid-2019. Additionally, two market rate apartment projects will open in 2020-2021. A full-service Marriott hotel opened in December 2017. In all, there is over $500 million in investment announced and underway at Creative Village. There will be significant critical mass within Phase I at Creative Village. Full build-out of Creative Village is expected to occur in phases over 10-15 years.
Also of note, the Parramore PS-8 Community School is adjacent west of Creative Village and opened in Fall 2017, offering a wide variety of services for the community including tuition-free preschool, a health clinic, community garden and college scholarships for high school graduates.
Creative Village will accommodate leading higher education providers; high-tech, digital media and creative companies; and a diverse mix of students, employees and residents. The first phase of development will open in Fall of 2019 and will serve approximately 8,000 students/faculty/staff in 10 different programs along with Valencia's hospitality and culinary arts program. The UCF/Valencia Downtown Campus is estimated to have between 10,000-15,000± students at build-out.
UCF/VALENCIA COLLEGE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
CREATIVE VILLAGE HISTORY
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CVD and the City of Orlando recognize the importance of protecting the integrity and historic heritage of the Parramore community. In 2015, the City of Orlando completed the Parramore Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan funded by a grant secured by the City of Orlando and CVD in order to improve public health, increase mobility options and connectivity, revitalize the physical appearance, and increase opportunities for neighborhood-serving businesses within the historic Parramore community. The Parramore Plan was created using Ten Healthy Community Design Principles, including access to active, dynamic parks is a vital component in reaching the community's overall health and wellness goals.
Creative Village is an integral part of the City's efforts to revitalize Parramore, and the Parks and Open Space Master Plan for Creative Village will provide new opportunities to help further its progress. On Parramore Avenue just west of the Creative Village, the Parramore PS-8 Community School will act as a permanent catalyst to support children and teens with K-8 education along with training programs for adults. As Creative Village evolves, it is important to engage the Parramore community with UCF and Valencia College while raising neighborhood awareness and establishing a "sense of place."
This Parks and Open Space Master Plan is consistent with and furthers the goals of the Parramore Plan and prescribes parks and public spaces that are open, inclusive, connected and shared with the community.
PARRAMORE COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
APPENDIX, SECTION B: COORDINATION WITH OTHER PLANS AND PROJECTS
Launched in 2007, the Green Works Orlando program works to transform Orlando into one of the most environmentally-friendly, economically and socially vibrant communities in the nation through initiatives started under seven key sustainability focus areas. Green Works is committed to improving overall parks and open space throughout Orlando including creating economically viable and resilient parks and open space within Creative Village.
CITY OF ORLANDO GREEN WORKS COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN
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The Project DTO Vision Plan was initiated by Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in 2014 to create a vision with recommendations to enhance overall livability in Downtown Orlando. The Creative Village Parks and Open Space Plan complements the four pillars of Project DTO to:
• Strengthen Downtown Orlando’s economic competitiveness in the international and national marketplace
• Enhance its livability as a safe and welcoming urban city• Intuitively integrate health and wellness into our daily life• Ensure the sustainability of Downtown’s assets for generations to come
PROJECT DTO
In November 2016, CVD retained Barbara Goldstein & Associates to conduct stakeholder outreach, design workshops and document review to create the Creative Village Public Art Guidelines which promote "Orlando's innovative spirit, rich cultural heritage and diversity through artistic expression which connect people and communities." These guidelines provide a comprehensive means by which to select and install public artwork and such art is vital to the future development of the parks and open space in Creative Village.
CREATIVE VILLAGE PUBLIC ART GUIDELINES
CREATIVE VILLAGE MOBILITY PLAN
The Creative Village Streetscape Guidelines serve as direction and guidance for the installation or re-installation of the landscape, streetscape and hardscape features located within the public rights-of-way and/or public spaces in Creative Village. These streetscape elements are seen as a natural extension of defined public park spaces of Creative Village and add to the safety, unity and overall aesthetic enhancement of the public realm. These guidelines set the standard for future development adjacent to right-of-way and should continue to inform the proposed system of parks and open space.
CREATIVE VILLAGE STREETSCAPE GUIDELINES
The Creative Village Mobility Plan provides extensive guidelines to help make Creative Village an exemplary model of urbanism and transit-oriented development and raise the bar for Orlando’s transit network and public spaces. The Creative Village Parks and Open Space Master Plan used the goals set in the Mobility Plan as a guide on how to integrate emerging technology and multimodal design features into public realm infrastructure, future parks and open space in order to reduce overall automobile dependency.
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APPENDIX, SECTION C: DOWNTOWN ORLANDO PARK AMENITY INVENTORY
within 1/2 mile within 1 mileDistance from Creative Village:
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM CREATIVE VILLAGE
* Hatching indicates that the identified park has either not been constructed at the time this report was drafted and/or is undergoing renovation. Final site plans may be subject to further review with the City of Orlando.
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Street Lighting Public Restrooms
Stage/Amphitheater
Hardscape
Murals or 2D Art
Sculptures
Large Board Games
Tot Lot/Playground
Splash Pad
Multiuse Field Tennis Courts
Basketball
Volleyball
Skateboard/Bike Rec
Vendor Hookups
Handball/Racquetball
Shuffleboard
Walking Path Dog Walk/Park
Pavilion
Water Feature
Structural Shade
Trees Passive Green Community Garden
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Distance from Creative Village:
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES GREATER THAN 1 MILE FROM CREATIVE VILLAGE
* Hatching indicates that the identified park has either not been constructed at the time this report was drafted and/or is undergoing renovation. Final site plans may be subject to further review with the City of Orlando.
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REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT PARK
Public spaces that offer a wide variety of programming and activities to attract visitors for specialty events. Often an icon of a city.
NATURAL, HISTORIC OR CULTURAL PRESERVES
Ranging from 2-50 acres, these are places created to celebrate a historical, cultural, or natural aesthetic.
COMMUNITY PARKS
An integration of open space and recreational uses, providing space for communal activities, space to play and relaxation.
NEIGHBORHOOD GREENS
Open green spaces that range in size from a mews to 2 acres, providing room for local residential gatherings and child’s play.
GREENWAYS
Linear routes that provide a buffer and safe passage for pedestrians and/or bicyclists, providing community connectivity.
CIVIC PLAZAS
Ranging from 1 - 10 acres, they provide open space fronted by cherished civic uses and are valued community gathering places.
URBAN SQUARES OR PLAZAS
Often formal ornamental grounds surrounded by public buildings with hard surfaces and public furniture and shade.
POP UP SPACES
Usually temporary in nature, these spaces host temporary events, such as food truck bazaars, live performances, or market space.
COMMUNITY GARDENS
Usually less than an acre, these gardens are in close proximity to residential homes and provide local food to the community.
The parks classification system used in the Creative Village Parks and Open Space Master Plan was largely devised using the Smart Code Manual's descriptions for civic space but VHB added the new categories of regionally significant park to accurately depict Lake Eola Park and pop-up park. The park types consider the provision of clearly-defined active and passive uses, as well as general size.
PARK TYPOLOGIES
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The following list consists of links to plans and projects related to the Creative Village Parks and Open Space Master Plan:
• Creative Village Development, LLC: http://creativevillageorlando.com/
• VHB: https://www.vhb.com/pages/home.aspx
• Parramore Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan: http://www.cityoforlando.net/greenworks/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2015/01/PCNP-FinalDocument.pdf
• City of Orlando Greenworks Community Action Plan:http://www.cityoforlando.net/greenworks/community/
• Project DTO: http://www.downtownorlando.com/projectdto/#.WwWvze4vxhE
• Creative Village Mobility Plan:http://www.cityoforlando.net/economic/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2014/03/Creative-Village-Mobility-Plan-CLEAN-CNR-5-19-17-FINAL_Signed.pdf
• Creative Village Streetscape Guidelines: http://www.cityoforlando.net/economic/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2014/03/CV_Streetscape_Guidelines-4-10-17-FINAL.pdf
• Creative Village Public Art Guidelines:http://creativevillageorlando.com/public-art-guidelines/
APPENDIX, SECTION D: RELATED PLANS AND PROJECTS LINKS
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