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Malden Master Planning Meeting
April 30, 2009
City of MaldenRichard C. Howard, Mayor
Malden Planning Board andMaster Plan Steering Committee
Presentation by:
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
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Welcome
Charles Ioven
Chair, Master Plan Steering Committee
Vice Chair, Malden Planning Board
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Welcome
Jennifer Raitt
Chief Housing Planner,Metropolitan Area Planning Council
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Who is in the room?
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6%
19%
8%
17%
13%
19%
19%
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
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Who is in the room?
1. Vanilla
2. Chocolate
3. Strawberry4. A specific type of Ben and Jerrys
5. I prefer frozen yogurt
6. All
7. None
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5%
56%
14%
8%
15%
1%
How long have you lived in Malden?
1. Less than 1 year
2. 1 5 years
3. 5 10 years
4. 10 20 years
5. More than 20 years
6. Not a Malden resident
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Who is in the room?
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Who is in the room?
Which ward do you live in?
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7%
16%
4%
9%
4%
9%
30%
9%
14%
Which ward do you live in?
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1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
5. 5
6. 6
7. 7
8. 8
9. Not sure
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22%
5%
5%
67%
Do you own or rent your home?
1. Own a single family home
2. Own a condominium
3. Rent a house or apartment
4. Other
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Who is in the room?
27%
16%
57%
Citywide
(2000 Census)
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26%
28%
14%
11%
7%
15%
How often do you use public transportation
in Malden?1. Daily
2. More than twice per week
3. Once or twice a week
4. Once or twice a month
5. Less than once a month
6. Never
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Who is in the room?
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45%
17%
9%
14%
9%
6%
How often do you walk or ride a bike to
work, school, or shopping?1. Daily
2. More than twice per week
3. Once or twice a week
4. Once or twice a month
5. Less than once a month
6. Never
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Who is in the room?
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22%
8%
46%
7%
17%
Did you participate in previous phases of the
Malden Visioning and Master Planning effort?1. Ward or citywide workshop
2. Survey
3. Workshop and survey
4. Participated in some other way
5. Did not participate
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Who is in the room?
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About MAPC
Created by an act of the Legislature in1963
Region contains 22 cities and 79 towns
with a combined population of 3+million
40 professional staff regularly undertakes
planning, mapping, and data analysisprojects for municipalities
Create the regional plan: MetroFuture
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The Malden Vision
A concise statement of thecommunitys goals and adecision-making guide forfuture planning anddevelopment, leading to acomprehensive master plan.
Adopted by the MaldenPlanning Board and endorsedby the Malden City Council in2008.
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The Malden Vision
1. Citywide workshop
2. Survey
3. Ward Workshops4. Malden Vision Statement
(Goals/ Actions)
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The Malden Vision
Five Planning Elementssupport the Malden Vision:
1. Transportation
2. Residential
Development3. Economic
Development
4. Public Facilities and
Infrastructure5. Natural and Cultural
Resources
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The Malden Vision
Key Residential
Development Goals:
1. Safe, Clean, and Secure
2. Redevelopment andPreservation
3. Housing Needs
4. Housing Choice
5. Code Compliance and
Enforcement6. Tenants and Landlords
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The Malden Vision
Key Transportation Goals:
1. Safe Streets andNeighborhoods
2. Pedestrian, Bicycle,and Vehicle Safety
3. Public TransportationOptions
4. Transit Planning
5. Snow and Ice Removal
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Implementation Phase
How can Maldensplanningpolicies change to helpachieve the Vision?
MAPC role: Review zoning Study future growth
Planning recommendations
a en s own ous ng
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a en s own ous ngneeds
Existing residents will need over 1,000new homes over the next decade 24,000 Malden
residents between
ages of 20 35 Over-65 population
likely to increaseby 3,700 people
from 2000 2020(48% growth)
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Housing challenges
Neighborhood character
Code compliance
Parking
Overdevelopment
Crime
The diversity and balance ofhousing options, includingaffordable housing, are
also important.
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Malden Zoning Ordinance
A dozen zoning districts/sub-districts Allowed uses
Lot size
Density
Height
Setbacks
Parking
Zoning controls most development,but still some exceptions andnonconforming uses
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Future Growth
What type of developmentis possible under thecurrent zoning?
What type of developmentmight occurif the zoning ischanged?
What are the impacts ofdifferent changes?
ommun ty z omputer
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ommun ty z omputerModel
Useful for:
Comparing different scenarios
Understanding relative impacts
Identifying community preferences
But:
Not specific recommendations Not fully comprehensive
Not perfect
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Residential Zoning Districts
Three residential districts: Residence A
Residence B
Residence C
Two districts downtown: Central Business
Residential Incentive Overlay
Two districts that allow both residentialand commercial uses: Residential Office
Neighborhood Business
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Current Zoning
Key assumptions:No changes to existing zoning ordinance
or map
Nonconforming properties in Residence Awill gradually convert to residentialuses
Current Zoning
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Approximately 1,700 new units possible inCentral Business and Residential Incentive
More than half of new growth in Residence A
likely to be on currently non-conforming lots
Current ZoningPotential Growth by District
Current Zoning
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Current ZoningPotential Growth by District
Approximately 45% of new units in Downtowndistricts
45% in Residence A district
Other districts have limited residential growth
Current Zoning
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Approximately half of new units in Wards 1and 4
Current ZoningPotential Growth by Ward
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45%
15
41%
Current Zoning
1. Yes
2. No
3. I had no idea what to expect
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Is this what you expected from current zoning?
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14%
12%
26%
16%
23%
8%
Overall how do you feel about the future of
Malden as depicted in this scenario?1. Very positive
2. Somewhat positive
3. Neutral
4. Somewhat negative
5. Very negative
6. Cant decide / Not enough information
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Current Zoning
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Neighborhood Infill
Key Features:Elimination of Residential Incentive
Overlay
Smaller lot sizes in Residence A toencourage development of single familyhomes
Accessory apartments as new alloweduse in owner-occupied homes inResidence A
Density limits for reuse of nonconforming
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Neighborhood Infill
SingleFamilyHomes
AccessoryApartments
Neighborhood Infill
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Neighborhood InfillPotential Growth by District
Total units approximately 20% less than CurrentZoning
35% fewer units downtown
Comparable number of units in Residence A, but far
Neighborhood Infill
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35% fewer units in Wards 1 and 4 than CurrentZoning
30% more units in Wards 3, 5, and 6
Neighborhood InfillPotential Growth by Ward
Neighborhood Infill
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More single family homes and accessoryapartments
Approximately 40% fewer multifamily housing
Neighborhood InfillHousing Types
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33%
3%
8%
19%
10%
0%
26%
In which topic area would this scenario have
the most potential for positive impact?1. Housing choices
2. Getting around
3. Local businesses
4. Neighborhoods stability
5. Aesthetics / Image
6. Safety
7. Cant decide / Not enough information
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Neighborhood Infill
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17%
6%
40%
11%
6%
14%
7%
In which topic area would this scenario have
the most potential for negative impacts?1. Housing choices
2. Getting around
3. Local businesses
4. Neighborhood stability
5. Aesthetics / Image
6. Safety
7. Cant decide / Not enough information
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Neighborhood Infill
C t & S
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Center & Squares
Key Features:Elimination of Residential IncentiveOverlay
Creation of new Smart Growth zoningdistrict south of Centre Streetdowntown
New mixed-use Squares District inselected commercial and industrialareas
Larger lot size requirements in Residence
C t & S
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Center & Squares
SquaresDistricts
Smart Growth
Zoning
Center & Squares
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Total number of units same as CurrentZoning
New Smart Growth districtaccommodates 35% of downtown
development
Center & SquaresPotential Growth by District
Center & Squares
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Ward 1 units double due to Smart GrowthDistrict
35% fewer units in Wards 3, 6, 7, and 8
Center & SquaresPotential Growth by Ward
Center & Squares
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Most multifamily units in mixed usebuildings in Smart Growth District andSquares Districts
Center & SquaresHousing Types
Center & Squares
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Potentialconsumer expenditures near localbusinesses twice as much as Current Trends.
Center & SquaresProximity to local business districts
Center & Squares
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47% of new units within mile of Malden station or OakGrove
Center & SquaresProximity to Orange Line
Center & Squares
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Center & SquaresProximity to Bike to the Sea Corridor
45% of new units within mile of Bike tothe Sea Pathway
C t d S
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10%
0%
18%
15%
39%
11%
8%
In which topic area would this scenario have
the most potential for positive impacts?1. Housing choices
2. Getting around
3. Local businesses
4. Neighborhood stability
5. Aesthetics / image
6. Safety
7. Cant decide / Not enough information
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Center and Squares
C t d S
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41%
9%
7%
14%
0%
10%
19%1. Housing choices
2. Getting around
3. Local businesses
4. Neighborhood stability
5. Aesthetics / Image
6. Safety
7. Cant decide / Not enough information
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Center and Squares
In which topic area would this scenario have
the most potential for negative impacts?
Slow Growth
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Slow Growth
Key Features:
Elimination of Residential IncentiveOverlay
Reduced density and height in CentralBusiness District
More restrictions on development inResidence A; variance for 2-familieseliminated
Some nonresidential uses allowed tocontinue on nonconforming properties
Slow Growth
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Slow Growth
LimitedDevelopmentDowntown
MinimalNeighborhoo
d Impact
Slow Growth
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70% less growth overall
Only 350 new units Downtown
75% less development in Residence A
Potential Growth by District
Slow Growth
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Less growth in all Wards
Potential Growth by Ward
Slow Growth
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Only 100 new single-family homes
Housing Types
Slow Growth
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70% fewer units near Squares
Proximity to local business districts
Slow Growth
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Proximity to Orange Line
Slow Growth
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14%
4%
19%
49%
1%
7%
4%
In which topic area would this scenario have
the most potential for positive impact?1. Housing choices
2. Getting around
3. Local businesses
4. Neighborhood stability
5. Aesthetics / image
6. Safety
7. Cant decide / Not enough information
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Slow Growth
Slow Growth
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19%
3%
4%
1%
40%
1%
31%
In which topic area would this scenario have
the most potential for negative impacts?1. Housing choices
2. Getting around
3. Local businesses
4. Neighborhood stability
5. Aesthetics / Image
6. Safety
7. Cant decide / Not enough information
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Slow Growth
Current Zoning Neighborhood Infill
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Current Zoning Neighborhood Infill
Center &Squares
Slow Growth
Comparing Scenarios
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p gGrowth by Zoning District
Comparing Scenarios
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p gGrowth by Ward
Comparing Scenarios
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p gHousing Types
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What do you think?
Keypad Questions
Scenario Comparison
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6%
2%
12%
59%
11%
11%
Which scenario provides the best mix of housing
opportunities?
1. Current Trends
2. Neighborhood Growth
3. Center and Squares
4. Slow Growth
5. None
6. Cant decide / Not enough information
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Scenario Comparison
Scenario Comparison
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3%
2%
21%
65%
6%
3%
Which scenario has the best potential for bike,
pedestrian, and transit opportunities?1. Current Trends
2. Neighborhood Growth
3. Center and Squares
4. Slow Growth
5. None
6. Cant decide / Not enough information
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Scenario Comparison
Scenario Comparison
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19%
13%
30%
25%
9%
5%
Code enforcement has been identified as a majorissue in Malden. Which scenario might improve
this?1. Current Trends
2. Neighborhood Growth
3. Center and Squares
4. Slow Growth
5. None
6. Cant decide / Not enough information
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Scenario Comparison
Scenario Comparison
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16%
75%
5%
3%
Which scenario is the right general direction for
Maldens planning and growth?
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Scenario Comparison
1. Current Trends
2. Neighborhood Growth
3. Center and Squares
4. Slow Growth
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What do you think?
Discussion
Meeting Evaluation
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2%
0%
6%
26%
67%
Did the technology used tonight (keypads, scenariopresentation) help you learn about the scenarios andother peoples opinions?
1. Very helpful
2. Somewhat helpful
3. Somewhat confusing
4. Very confusing
5. Cant decide
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Meeting Evaluation
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Thank You!
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