Steel Valley Intergovernmental Initiative: The Boroughs of Homestead, West Homestead and Munhall
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Steel Valley Intergovernmental Initiative:The Boroughs of Homestead,West Homestead and Munhall
September 8, 2010
Proud History
Renewed Energy
Promising Future
Introduction:Working Together
1970s: The Steel Valley was devastated by the decline of the
steel industry.
Late ’90s: Waterfront development marks
start of new era.
Three boroughs beganto work together.
Steel Valley Council of Governments Steel Valley Enterprise Zone Corporation Steel Valley School District Steel Industry Heritage Corporation Clean-up Days Mutual Aid for Police and Fire Comprehensive Urban Design Plan Historic Architecture and Review Board Cooperative Code Enforcement Main Street/TIF Fund The Avenues Tax Abatement Program
September 2000: Comprehensive Urban Design Plan State Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program and Allegheny County Funding Redevelopment Plan Historic and Architectural
Review Board (HARB)
A Decade of Progress
The late ’90s marked the start of a decade
of progress.
The former Homestead Works is transformed
from a brownfield site to a shopping/entertainment
complex.
Homestead Works – 1997
The Waterfront – 2007
Avenues Revitalization Housing and residential investments,
including Huffin Green Roof Project
Avenues Revitalization Huffin Green Roof Project
$750 million in public/private investment including:
• Homestead Grays Bridge rehabilitation
• Allegheny County Housing Authority Homestead Apartments
• Homestead Borough Building
• The Waterfront and other private developments
New Businesses
New Jobs
Increased Tax Base
Beyond the Waterfront:
The Avenues 2010and Beyond
We’re seeking resources and other assistance to help us continue the
evolution of the Steel Valley.
By creating vibrant business districts and neighborhoods, we can be an
example of how former steel towns can reinvent themselves through cooperation,
partnerships and initiative.
2010 New Projects& Initiatives
Main Initiatives
Five committees include public and private sector representatives:
Entry Points
Avenues Revitalization
Architectural Standards and Code Enforcement
Public Safety and Security
Marketing
Entry Points
Amity Crossing
Widening of Route 837 and East Flyover Bridge
New Intersection at Eighth and Seventh Avenues in West Homestead (under construction)
New Welcome Signs at Multiple Entry Points
Entry Points
Amity Crossing - $867,395
Entry Points
Create a gateway to historic Homestead Encourage visitors to The Waterfront to also
visit Eighth Avenue Create/Improve bicycle and pedestrian
connections between the Steel Valley Trail and Eighth Avenue
Provide safe pedestrian access between Waterfront and Eighth Avenue
Provide signage and wayfinding Improve lighting
Paris Kiosk Three Rivers Park Signage
Steel Valley Heritage
Signage Concepts
Signage ConceptsParis Kiosk with a Steel Valley Twist
Backlit images
Upright could incorporate lighting
Images could be historic, artwork or advertising for local businesses and organizations
Could incorporate rings of neon or LED tickers
Street Sections
Separate pedestrian from roadway
Use planting to create a sense of passage
Area between roadway and sidewalk could be planting, brick or cobble
Entry Points East Flyover Bridge
Entry Points Widening of Route 837 and East Flyover
Bridge – $19.5 million
Avenues Revitalization
Avenues RevitalizationGoals
Attract new businesses and professional firms onto The Avenues as first-floor occupants
Develop the upper floors of the existing buildings into residential housing units
Create a better “mix” of retail and service type commercial uses along The Avenues
Attract new residents and customers to the business district
Avenues Revitalization
Key Initiative – Improve and expand parking facilities
Avenues Revitalization Amity Street and Seventh Avenue, Homestead
Avenues Revitalization New public parking
facility - $120,000
Amity Street and Seventh Avenue, Homestead
Avenues Revitalization New public parking facility – $1.5 million –
100 Block East Eighth Avenue, Homestead
Avenues Revitalization Traffic signs, traffic-control devices and
landscaping improvements - $30,000
Avenues Revitalization Bicycle trail enhancement
Avenues Revitalization Identification of property improvement issues
Pattern book housing proposal - $200,000
Architectural Standardsand Code Enforcements
Architectural Standardsand Code Enforcements
Pattern book housing proposal - $200,000
Adoption of ordinances - $75,000
Architectural Standardsand Code Enforcements
Stepped-up code enforcement - $80,000
Architectural Standardsand Code Enforcements
Public Safety and Security
Public Safety and Security
Ann, Amity, Grays @ Eighth Avenue and W. Sixth Avenue @ Amity Street Security Cameras - $250,000
Public Safety and Security
LED lighting for The Avenues and nearby areas$220,000
Publicize existing attractions and ongoing improvements
Marketing
Marketing Development of “brag book” - $2,000
Steel Valley pocket guide map - $10,000
Steel Valley tour - $3,500
Bicycle racks in business district - $10,000
Conclusion
Conclusion During the past 12 years, the three boroughs,
Allegheny County and the Steel Valley School District have created an environment that is attractive to private investors.
During that time, we also have upgraded infrastructure, cleared blighted property and placed other property in the hands of private developers.
Thousands of new jobs have been created.
In residential neighborhoods, houses are being rehabilitated and homes are being built.
Conclusion In The Avenues, we’re creating an environment
where young professionals want to live, shop and find entertainment.
There’s an improved and more positive image of the area.
Still, there is more to be done. While the economic climate presents funding challenges, we are determined to fulfill our promise.
We are organized at the local level. Now we seek new partners and resources to carry out our plans.