JAMAICA URBAN DESIGN AND STREETSCAPE IMPLEMENTATION...
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JAMAICA URBAN DESIGN AND STREETSCAPE IMPLEMENTATION PLANPUBLIC WORKSHOP JUNE 21, 2016
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AGENDA
Project Introduction
• Study area
• Project objectives
• Public Outreach
Jamaica Today: Existing Streetscape Conditions
• Urban design & mobility
• Uses & character
• Streetscape amenities
Small Group Discussions
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PROJECT INTRODUCTION
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Identified in Jamaica NOW Action Plan as a key first step towards implementation
Create streetscape design concepts for up to three focus areas
Led by NYCDOT with consultant support from Arup
Coordinated with DOT Traffic Study
ABOUT THE PROJECT
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STUDY AREA
Jamaica Ave
Archer Ave
Sutphin Blvd
Parsons Blvd
Merrick Blvd
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Better understand conditions related to streetscape implementation
Determine high-priority areas to focus investment
Create design concepts in focus areas
Use concepts to advance implementation and obtain funding
Engage public on streetscape and mobility issues
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
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PROJECT SCOPE AND TIMELINE
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb
Report and study review
Existing conditions assessment
Identification of focus areas
Design concept development
Next steps & cost estimates
Stakeholder and Public Workshops
Street ambassadors
Stakeholder and Public
Design Meetings
Final Concepts
2016 2017
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Stakeholders & JLC Meetings (Last week)
DOT Street Ambassador Outreach
Public Meeting (Tonight)
Visit our feedback portal:• http://nycdotfeedbackportals.nyc/DowntownJamaica
Stakeholder and Public Design Meetings (Fall)
PUBLIC OUTREACH
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JAMAICA TODAYEXISTING CONDITIONS
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EXISTING CONDITIONS SUMMARY
Urban design & mobility• Transit & vehicular mobility• Pedestrian mobility• Crosswalk conditions• Street grid
Uses and Character• Land and building uses• Architecture and historic
resources• Signs• Open space
Streetscape Amenities• Seating• Street Trees• Street Lighting
Future Development• Types of new uses and users
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URBAN DESIGN & MOBILITY
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Regional train/bus transfer hub
Over 50 bus lines
Over 60 bus stops
Bus only lanes
Heavy vehicle use
On and off-street parking
TRANSIT & VEHICULAR MOBILITY
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Very high levels of pedestrian activity on all five corridors
Generally good flow, but congestion in some areas
Conflicts with waiting bus riders
Crosswalk conditions need improvement
PEDESTRIAN MOBILITY
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Varied block sizes
Askew grid
T-intersections
Rail viaduct has limited permeability
STREET GRID
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USE AND CHARACTER
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Bustling, vibrant area with diverse mix of locals, employees, and visitors
Rich street life during daytime
Contrast between retail and civic uses
OVERALL CHARACTER
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King Park is primary open space asset
Other green spaces fenced from public use
Few small, pocket parks and public plazas
Two new plazas nearing construction
OPEN SPACE
sutphin
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Rich in architectural and historic assets
ARCHITECTURE & HISTORIC ASSETS
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Signs obstruct view corridors and architectural features
SIGNS
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STREETSCAPE AMENITIES
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Mixed tree coverage
Generally poor canopies due to type or pruning
Mixed tree health
Small tree pits
Inconsistent tree types
STREET TREES
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Lack of seating throughout study area, particularly for bus riders
SEATING
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Unique TBTA street lights on Jamaica Ave
Mix of Davit LED pole types
LIGHTING
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Foot candles generally meet DOT standards
EXISTING STREET LIGHTS
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FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
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New residential, hotel, retail, institutional developments
Rezoning allows for more mixed use and intensity
Streetscape must accommodate more users
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
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SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS
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Choose one of the study area corridors:• Archer Avenue
• Jamaica Avenue
• Sutphin Blvd
• Parsons Blvd
• Merrick Blvd
Discuss your ideas – 30 mins
Report back
SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS
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THANK YOU