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West Burnside and Couch West Burnside and Couch City Council PresentationCity Council Presentation
April 11, 2007April 11, 2007
Commissioner Sam AdamsPortland Office of Transportation
Begin Preliminary Engineering on Begin Preliminary Engineering on West Burnside and CouchWest Burnside and Couch
Vision Vision Capture a onceCapture a once--inin--aa--generation opportunitygeneration opportunityCreate one of the safest streets in PortlandCreate one of the safest streets in PortlandUnlock the hidden value of real estate along Burnside and CouchUnlock the hidden value of real estate along Burnside and CouchCreate the greenest street in Portland Create the greenest street in Portland –– A model for other CitiesA model for other CitiesHandle all Burnside stormwater onHandle all Burnside stormwater on--site to prevent combined sewer overflowsite to prevent combined sewer overflowPeak Oil/Greenhouse Gases: Reduce reliance on oil and reduce COPeak Oil/Greenhouse Gases: Reduce reliance on oil and reduce CO22 pollutionpollutionEstablish the image of Burnside as the Green Meridian of PortlanEstablish the image of Burnside as the Green Meridian of PortlanddExpand PortlandExpand Portland’’s interconnected streetcar/rail systems interconnected streetcar/rail systemConnect east and west Portland with new express streetcar optionConnect east and west Portland with new express streetcar optionCreate Public spaces and plazas with public art and greeneryCreate Public spaces and plazas with public art and greenery
A Review of the ProblemsA Review of the ProblemsBurnside is Burnside is dangerous for pedestriansdangerous for pedestrians
Long pedestrian crossingsLong pedestrian crossingsExcessive vehicle speedsExcessive vehicle speedsInadequate safe crossingsInadequate safe crossings
Burnside is in poor repair and Burnside is in poor repair and needs to be rebuiltneeds to be rebuiltBurnside Burnside unattractive and unpleasantunattractive and unpleasant
Narrow sidewalksNarrow sidewalksCrowded transit stopsCrowded transit stops
•• Burnside Burnside discourages economic developmentdiscourages economic developmentNo onNo on--street parking, street parking, Challenging retail environmentChallenging retail environmentCreates a barrier north and south between neighborhoods and distCreates a barrier north and south between neighborhoods and districtsrictsLack of investment, inactive storefronts, poor frontagesLack of investment, inactive storefronts, poor frontagesNo left turns, fails to provide adequate access No left turns, fails to provide adequate access
Burnside is a Burnside is a highlyhighly--polluting streetpolluting streetCongestion and idling creates significant, unnecessary air polluCongestion and idling creates significant, unnecessary air pollution tion Significant stormwater is directed to combined sewer overflowSignificant stormwater is directed to combined sewer overflow
Funding Funding Principles for Project FundingPrinciples for Project Funding
City assumes funding responsibility for:City assumes funding responsibility for:Basic street rebuild and safety improvementsBasic street rebuild and safety improvements
City seeks funding partners for:City seeks funding partners for:Enhancements beyond the basic street rebuild and safetyEnhancements beyond the basic street rebuild and safety
Project must maximize:Project must maximize:Overall return on investmentOverall return on investmentFederal funding Federal funding Private redevelopment & private investment into the projectPrivate redevelopment & private investment into the project
Funding Funding Potential Funding SourcesPotential Funding Sources
Development AgreementsDevelopment AgreementsFHWA FundsFHWA FundsFTA FTA -- Small StartsSmall StartsFederal Earmark Federal Earmark System Development ChargesSystem Development ChargesTax Increment FinancingTax Increment FinancingGeneral Transportation RevenueGeneral Transportation RevenueEnergy Tax CreditsEnergy Tax CreditsLocal Improvement DistrictLocal Improvement DistrictNew onNew on--street parking meter Revenuestreet parking meter Revenue
Funding Funding
Project Cost Project Cost Planning LevelPlanning Level----Low Confidence EstimatesLow Confidence Estimates
Street ImprovementsStreet Improvements $41 m$41 mStreetcarStreetcar $39 m$39 m
(Basic Street Rebuild $20 m)(Basic Street Rebuild $20 m)
Funding Funding Cost Comparison for Street ImprovementsCost Comparison for Street Improvements
Burnside OnlyBurnside OnlyEnhanced Existing AlternativeEnhanced Existing Alternative $37 million$37 million
Burnside Couch AlternativeBurnside Couch Alternative $41 million$41 million
Stakeholder Advisory CommitteeStakeholder Advisory Committee2000 2000 -- 20072007
FrankFrank PhilipsPhilipsCentral Eastside Industrial CouncilCentral Eastside Industrial Council
JerryJerry PowellPowellGoose Hollow Foothills LeagueGoose Hollow Foothills League
MichaelMichael PowellPowellWest End Steering CommitteeWest End Steering Committee
Lidwien RahmanLidwien RahmanWillamette Pedestrian CoalitionWillamette Pedestrian Coalition
Tad SavinarTad SavinarRegional Arts and Culture CouncilRegional Arts and Culture Council
KathleenKathleen SchultzSchultzHarsch Investment Properties LLCHarsch Investment Properties LLC
Emily SimonEmily SimonKerns NeighborhoodKerns Neighborhood
Chris SmithChris SmithNorthwest District AssociationNorthwest District Association
Bruce SpeidelBruce SpeidelPortland Business AlliancePortland Business Alliance
JohnJohn TessTessHistoric Old Town Vision CommitteeHistoric Old Town Vision Committee
PaulPaul VerhoevenVerhoevenOld Town/Chinatown Neighborhood AssocOld Town/Chinatown Neighborhood Assoc..
MichaelMichael WhitmoreWhitmoreKerns Neighborhood AssociationKerns Neighborhood Association
DennisDennis WildeWildeGerding/Edlen DevelopmentGerding/Edlen Development
Michael HarrisonMichael HarrisonPortland Bureau of PlanningPortland Bureau of Planning
JimJim KautzKautzEast Burnside AssociationEast Burnside Association
DougDoug KlotzKlotzWillamette Pedestrian CoalitionWillamette Pedestrian Coalition
David KrauseDavid KrauseDowntown Community AssociationDowntown Community Association
SusanSusan LindsayLindsayBuckman Community AssociationBuckman Community Association
Julie LukasikJulie LukasikCentral Eastside Industrial CouncilCentral Eastside Industrial Council
Denyse McGriffDenyse McGriffPortland Development CommissionPortland Development Commission
Don MerktDon MerktRegional Arts and Culture CouncilRegional Arts and Culture Council
Alix NathanAlix NathanDowntown Community AssociationDowntown Community Association
Mark NeiburMark NeiburGoose Hollow Foothills LeagueGoose Hollow Foothills League
AnnAnn NilesNilesPearl District Neighborhood AssociationPearl District Neighborhood Association
Richard H. Parker, Jr. Richard H. Parker, Jr. Central Eastside Industrial CouncilCentral Eastside Industrial Council
MichaelMichael BoardmanBoardmanHillside Neighborhood AssociationHillside Neighborhood Association
ElisaElisa BostonBostonGoose Hollow Foothills LeagueGoose Hollow Foothills League
LizLiz CavanaughCavanaughPortland Family EntertainmentPortland Family Entertainment
CatherineCatherine CiarloCiarloBicycle Transportation AllianceBicycle Transportation Alliance
GrahamGraham ClarkClarkPortland Bureau of PlanningPortland Bureau of Planning
AngelaAngela CrawfordCrawfordGoose Hollow Business AssociationGoose Hollow Business Association
TroyTroy DossDossPortland Bureau of PlanningPortland Bureau of Planning
Patricia GardnerPatricia GardnerPearl District Neighborhood AssociationPearl District Neighborhood Association
Don Genasci Don Genasci Northwest District AssociationNorthwest District Association
Phil GoffPhil GoffPortland Bureau of Planning Portland Bureau of Planning
Aviva GronerAviva GronerNorthwest District AssociationNorthwest District Association
RichardRichard HarrisHarrisCentral City ConcernCentral City Concern
Stakeholder Advisory CommitteeStakeholder Advisory Committee
Vision StatementVision Statement
Humanize BurnsideHumanize Burnside““Burnside will be PortlandBurnside will be Portland’’s most diverse and s most diverse and interesting street. Known as a interesting street. Known as a ‘‘people placepeople place’’ it it will be comfortable yet exciting will be comfortable yet exciting –– a place to walk, a place to walk, congregate, work, live and visitcongregate, work, live and visit.. As a gateway to As a gateway to PortlandPortland’’s most dense neighborhoods, and s most dense neighborhoods, and diverse and interesting districts and activities, diverse and interesting districts and activities, there is safe access for pedestrians as well as there is safe access for pedestrians as well as vehicles.vehicles.””
Stakeholder Advisory CommitteeStakeholder Advisory Committee
Guiding PrinciplesGuiding Principles
Recognize and enhance the diverse character of Burnside and CouchSupport and encourage a mix of businesses and usesEliminate Burnside as a barrierRecognize Burnside and Couch as a multi-modal corridor
Stakeholder Advisory CommitteeStakeholder Advisory Committee
Community decision on use of rightCommunity decision on use of right--ofof--wayway
Exercise in setting priorities and establishing trade-offsSet amount of right-of-wayMany competing demands
PedestriansBikesTransitCarsSafetyEnvironmentService vehiclesStormwater
NeighborhoodsNeighborhoods
Kerns
Buckman
Old Town/Chinatown
PearlNorthwestDistrict
Goose Hollow
Other ParticipantsOther ParticipantsBusiness PartnersBusiness Partners
Portland Business AlliancePortland Business AlliancePearl Business AssociationPearl Business AssociationFriends of Burnside CouchFriends of Burnside CouchPortland Business AlliancePortland Business AlliancePortland Streetcar Inc.Portland Streetcar Inc.
Agency PartnersAgency PartnersPortland Development CommissionPortland Development CommissionBureau of PlanningBureau of PlanningBureau of Environmental ServicesBureau of Environmental ServicesBureau of Parks and RecreationBureau of Parks and RecreationCity ForesterCity ForesterMetroMetroTRIMETTRIMET
Commissions and Professional AssociationsCommissions and Professional AssociationsDesign CommissionDesign CommissionPlanning CommissionPlanning CommissionAmerican Society of Landscape ArchitectsAmerican Society of Landscape ArchitectsAmerican Institute of Architects
PhotoPhoto
American Institute of Architects
A Short HistoryA Short History19991999 20022002 20032003 20042004 20052005 20062006 200720072001200120002000
EastEastBurnside/CouchBurnside/Couch
City CouncilCity CouncilAdvanced PEAdvanced PEMarch 2006March 2006
Economic Economic AnalysisAnalysis
June 2005June 2005
ScopingScoping
Burnside/Couch Plan Burnside/Couch Plan Adopted UnanimouslyAdopted Unanimously
by by City CouncilCity CouncilNovember November
20022002 West West Burnside/CouchBurnside/Couch
AlternativesAlternativesAnalysisAnalysis
December 2006December 2006
Draft Draft Technical Technical
RefinementsRefinementsAugust 2005August 2005
Additional Community OutreachAdditional Community Outreach
Alternatives AnalysisAlternatives Analysis
Urban DesignUrban Design
TransportationTransportation
EconomicsEconomics
StreetcarStreetcar
Alternatives AnalysisAlternatives Analysis
Enhanced Existing
Preferred Alternative
Three-lane 2/1
Three-lane 1/1/1
5-4-3
Evaluation SummaryEvaluation SummaryLocation/Measure of Effectiveness How well does each alternative address the evaluation criteria?
Evaluation Scale Poor Medium Good
No-b
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TRAFFIC EVALUATION Auto Safety
Pedestrian Safety Vehicular Operations
Access/Circulation Transit Operations
Surrounding Roadways Ability to Accept Diversion Park Avenue to 15th Avenue
Auto Safety Pedestrian Safety
Vehicular Operations Access/Circulation Transit Operations
Surrounding Roadways Ability to Accept Diversion 19th Avenue to 24th Place
Auto Safety Pedestrian Safety
Vehicular Operations Access/Circulation Transit Operations
Surrounding Roadways Ability to Accept Diversion URBAN DESIGN EVALUATION 2nd Avenue to 24th Place
Human Scale Urban Form
Urban Identity Linkages
Sustainability ECOMONIC EVALUATION 2nd Avenue to 24th Place
Potential Development Opportunities
Alternatives AnalysisAlternatives Analysis
Preferred AlternativePreferred Alternative
Street Improvements with streetcar
Couch
Burnside
NW 2ndNW 19thNW 24th Place
Expansion of the downtown one-way street grid
A Closer Look at Burnside and CouchA Closer Look at Burnside and Couch
A Closer Look at Burnside and CouchA Closer Look at Burnside and Couch
Preferred AlternativePreferred Alternative
Upper WestUpper West Central WestCentral West Lower WestLower West
22ndndA
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Lower Burnside and CouchLower Burnside and Couch
Upper WestUpper West Central WestCentral West Lower WestLower West
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Burnside
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5th
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Typical Street Plan on Burnside from 3rd to 8th
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Low
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Low
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A Closer Look at Burnside and CouchA Closer Look at Burnside and Couch
100 foot Right100 foot Right--ofof--wayway
Low
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Low
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A Closer Look at Burnside and CouchA Closer Look at Burnside and Couch60 foot Right of Way60 foot Right of Way
Low
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Sidewalk Parking Lane Lane Parking SidewalkLow
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Couch at NW 3rd Avenue
Low
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Low
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New Gateways and Public SpacesNew Gateways and Public SpacesLo
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22ndnd and Burnside Gatewayand Burnside GatewayAlexis Greek Restaurant
Salvation Army
Central City Concern
Burnside
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Low
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Low
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Low
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Park Block CrossingPark Block Crossing
Burnside
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Gateway OpportunitiesGateway Opportunities
3rd and Burnside4th and Burnside 2nd and Burnside
Park Blocks 3rd and Burnside
Central Burnside and CouchCentral Burnside and Couch
Upper WestUpper West Central WestCentral West Lower WestLower West
22ndndA
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19th
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A Closer Look at Burnside and CouchA Closer Look at Burnside and Couch60 foot Right of Way60 foot Right of Way
Cen
tral B
urns
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Cen
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urns
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Sidewalk Parking Lane Lane Parking Sidewalk
A Closer Look at Burnside and CouchA Closer Look at Burnside and Couch60 foot Right60 foot Right--ofof--wayway
Cen
tral C
ouch
Cen
tral C
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Sidewalk Parking Lane Lane Parking Sidewalk
Cen
tral C
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Cen
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Couch at NW 10th Avenue
New Green Public SpacesNew Green Public SpacesC
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Cen
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Cen
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10th Ave.
Oak Street
Burnside at 10th Avenue
A Closer Look at Burnside and CouchA Closer Look at Burnside and Couch
9’10’10’9’
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Cen
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A Closer Look at Burnside and CouchA Closer Look at Burnside and Couch
15 th Ave.
16 th
Burn
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Cen
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15th and Burnside
A Closer Look at Burnside and CouchA Closer Look at Burnside and CouchC
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Burnside Between 16th and 17th
1818thth 1919thth and Burnsideand Burnside
Burnside
Alder
18th
19th
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1818thth 1919thth and Burnsideand BurnsideC
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Fireman’s Memorial Plaza and 19th Avenue Streetcar Stop
Cen
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Burnside at 17th Avenue
Upper BurnsideUpper Burnside
Upper WestUpper West Central WestCentral West Lower WestLower West
22ndndA
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A Closer Look at Burnside and CouchA Closer Look at Burnside and Couch
9’10’10’9’
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Upp
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A Closer Look at Burnside and CouchA Closer Look at Burnside and CouchU
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A Closer Look at Burnside and CouchA Closer Look at Burnside and Couch
Burn
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Mor
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19th
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Upp
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20th Place and Burnside
Project HighlightsProject Highlights
MitigationMitigationStreetcarStreetcarCarbon FootprintCarbon FootprintGreen Streets SystemGreen Streets SystemSafetySafetyEconomicsEconomics
Project HighlightsProject Highlights
Church and Cathedral Church and Cathedral School Stated ConcernsSchool Stated Concerns
SafetyNoiseVibration Air QualityOperations
Project HighlightsProject Highlights
Mitigation for Church and Mitigation for Church and Cathedral SchoolCathedral School
Sound InsulationSound Insulating WindowsRoof top air handling systemWall with gates on 17th and CouchBollards with chains in furnishing zoneCurb extensionsTraffic signals at every intersectionDesignated drop off zoneVibration dampening slab for streetcar
Project HighlightsProject HighlightsRoof top air handling
Sound insulation
Insulated Windows
Traffic Signals
Drop-Off Zone Bollards and chains
Curb extensions
Vibration track slab
Couch at 16th Avenue
Project HighlightsProject HighlightsAlternative Streetcar AlignmentsAlternative Streetcar Alignments
Project HighlightsProject Highlights
Streetcar Alignment SelectionStreetcar Alignment SelectionWhy is Burnside and Couch the Best Why is Burnside and Couch the Best Alternative?Alternative?
Minimal impact to capacity Minimal impact to capacity Minimal impact to traffic operationsMinimal impact to traffic operationsMaximizes planned parking (supports adding 200 Maximizes planned parking (supports adding 200 parking spaces)parking spaces)Utilizes existing IUtilizes existing I--405 bridge crossings on Burnside 405 bridge crossings on Burnside and Couchand CouchNo conflicts with existing or planned bicycle facilitiesNo conflicts with existing or planned bicycle facilities
Project HighlightsProject Highlights
Project HighlightsProject Highlights
Peak Oil ReportPeak Oil ReportResolution Sponsored by Commissioner Resolution Sponsored by Commissioner Saltzman, Adopted by Council in 2007Saltzman, Adopted by Council in 2007
Peak Oil Task Force convened with Peak Oil Task Force convened with Office of Sustainable Development supportOffice of Sustainable Development support
““The City can play aThe City can play acatalytic role by setting a catalytic role by setting a positive examplepositive example””
Project HighlightsProject HighlightsPeak Oil Report RecommendationsPeak Oil Report Recommendations
1. Reduce total oil and natural gas consumption by 1. Reduce total oil and natural gas consumption by 50% over the next 25 years.50% over the next 25 years.
(c) Require City bureaus to set reduction targets for (c) Require City bureaus to set reduction targets for their operationstheir operations
Project HighlightsProject HighlightsPeak Oil Report RecommendationsPeak Oil Report Recommendations
4. Support land use patterns that reduce transportation needs, 4. Support land use patterns that reduce transportation needs, that that promote walkability, and provide easy access to services and promote walkability, and provide easy access to services and transportation options.transportation options.
(d) ensure (d) ensure ……housing near transit stops that will support the use housing near transit stops that will support the use of transit and generate fares to make transit more of transit and generate fares to make transit more sustainable.sustainable.
(g) build and maintain a street network that supports bicycle (g) build and maintain a street network that supports bicycle and pedestrian trips.and pedestrian trips.
(h) provide pedestrian(h) provide pedestrian--friendly public spaces and other friendly public spaces and other amenities near Centers and other areas of compact amenities near Centers and other areas of compact development.development.
Project HighlightsProject HighlightsPeak Oil Report RecommendationsPeak Oil Report Recommendations
5. Design infrastructure to promote transportation 5. Design infrastructure to promote transportation optionsoptions…… and prevent infrastructure investments that and prevent infrastructure investments that would not be prudent given fuel shortages and higher would not be prudent given fuel shortages and higher prices.prices.
(b) invest in infrastructure that meets access and (b) invest in infrastructure that meets access and mobility needs with less fuel.mobility needs with less fuel.
(e) Continue to expand the LRT, Streetcar and bus (e) Continue to expand the LRT, Streetcar and bus systems.systems.
Project HighlightsProject HighlightsPeak Oil Report RecommendationsPeak Oil Report Recommendations
6. Encourage energy efficient and renewable 6. Encourage energy efficient and renewable transportation choicestransportation choices
Project HighlightsProject HighlightsFuel Consumption ReductionsFuel Consumption Reductions
Fuel Consumption Methodology
Fuel Consumption Alternatives Analysis
Project HighlightsProject HighlightsReduced Vehicle Emissions/Carbon FootprintReduced Vehicle Emissions/Carbon Footprint
Project HighlightsProject HighlightsGreen Street OpportunitiesGreen Street Opportunities
Creating a Green Street System includes:Absorbing storm water from 31 acres of impervious areaPlanting 400 new trees (216 on Central and Lower Burnside)Creating 2.6 acres of new public open space
Burnside Burnside 87,000 s.f. (2.0 Acres)87,000 s.f. (2.0 Acres)CouchCouch 26,800 s.f. ( .6 Acres)26,800 s.f. ( .6 Acres)
Project HighlightsProject Highlights
Four of the ten most dangerous intersections for pedestrians are on West Burnside
Excessive Crashes Between Excessive Crashes Between Vehicles and PedestriansVehicles and Pedestrians
Project HighlightsProject Highlights
Excessive Crashes Excessive Crashes Between VehiclesBetween Vehicles
“Burnside…contains Portland’s highest concentration of ‘High Collision Intersections’…”
Project HighlightsProject HighlightsPotential Pedestrian Potential Pedestrian Safety EnhancementsSafety Enhancements
Interim safety improvements are Interim safety improvements are proposed for the intersection ofproposed for the intersection ofBurnside and 8Burnside and 8thth AvenueAvenueCurb extensions where possibleCurb extensions where possibleEnhanced street lightingEnhanced street lightingAdd countdown pedestrian Add countdown pedestrian headsheadsCreate side street green delay Create side street green delay phasephaseEnhance pedestrian signageEnhance pedestrian signageEnhance crosswalk markingsEnhance crosswalk markings
An Even Closer LookAn Even Closer LookRedevelopment: Jobs, Housing and Redevelopment: Jobs, Housing and Economic Benefit over 20 YearsEconomic Benefit over 20 Years
JobsJobs 1,1601,160HousingHousing 1,2651,265Net Assessed ValueNet Assessed Value $1.4 billion$1.4 billionNet New Annual Taxes Net New Annual Taxes $28 million$28 million
Project BenefitsProject BenefitsMaximizes pedestrian and auto safetyMost pedestrian orientedMaximizes development potentialBest Urban DesignGreatest return on investmentCreates public gathering spacesReduces fuel consumptionReduces vehicle emissionsSustainably processes stormwaterExpands streetcar systemStimulates commerceLeverages public resourcesGrass roots community developed project
Community VisionCommunity VisionHumanize BurnsideHumanize BurnsideBurnside will be PortlandBurnside will be Portland’’s most diverse and interesting s most diverse and interesting
street. street.
Known as a Known as a ‘‘people placepeople place’’ it will be comfortable yet it will be comfortable yet exciting exciting –– a place to walk, congregate, work, live and a place to walk, congregate, work, live and visitvisit..
As a gateway to PortlandAs a gateway to Portland’’s most dense neighborhoods, s most dense neighborhoods, and diverse and interesting districts and activities, and diverse and interesting districts and activities, there is safe access for pedestrians as well as there is safe access for pedestrians as well as vehicles.vehicles.
put the Center back put the Center back into the Central Cityinto the Central City
The Burnside and CouchThe Burnside and Couchimprovementsimprovements……