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Waco 2050 Plan A Vision for the Heart of the City July 2009
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Transcript of Waco Committee Meeting Presentation 071509 Short
Waco 2050 Plan A Vision for the Heart of the City
July 2009
Presentation Overview
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National trends•
Approach
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Existing conditions•
Waco’s trends
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Approaching labor shortages
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Annual change in US working age populationAverage annual job creation since WWII
Source: TIP Strategies; US Bureau Labor Statistics; US Census Bureau
The future will not be like the past, nor the present
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Energy efficient, sustainable cities2.
Shorter trips
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Effective transit4.
Great livability
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More options for travel, housing and work
Strong forces will put a premium on:
Many cities will compete to be great places to live & work
Open Spaces and ParksAmenities near work
The Emerging American Vision
Where does Waco fit in?
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Study area covers 5,000 acres•
Streets, Brazos River, etc. use 1,505 acres
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Over 25% of useable land is vacant
Land Use
Baylor University
US Highway 84
S 17th
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/S 18th
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US Highway 77/ /La Salle Ave
Interstate 35
Franklin Avenue
McLennan County’s Population
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ALL SCENARIOS POINT TO SIGNIFICANT WACO GROWTH: ROUGHLY 100,000 TO 135,000 FROM 2050
SOURCE: Census, Moody's Economy.com, TX Department of State Health Services, Perryman Associates
Perryman’s Projection for
2035: 314,417
Census 2000 population: 213,517
Waco MSA Population Projections2001-2050
Census 2008 estimate: 230,213
Moody’s Projection for 2035: 300,989
Moody’s Projection for 2050: 337,251
Perryman’s Projection for 2050: 365,028
Demographics –
Age (2007)
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Under 5 years
5 to 14 years
15 to 24 yeas
25 to 34 years
35 to 44 years
45 to 54 years
55 to 64 years
65 to 74 years
75 to 84 years
85 years and over
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22%
32%
9%
Married-couple familes
Other families
People living alone
Other nonfamily households
Waco has a wide range of household types
“Not Just Another Planning Process”
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Inclusive of diverse population
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Include people of all ages
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Include both small and large households
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Broad public outreach
Information Gathering and Kick-off Meeting
Get to know the city through the eyes of Waco residents.
Economic assessmentLand use: Visual analysis of land use typesHousing: Housing market analysis
Community Leader Interviews
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25 In-Depth Interviews –
Community Cross-Section:–
Business
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Property owners–
Neighborhoods
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Faith-based organizations–
University
Project Approach
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Capturing the community’s vision•
Public outreach and involvement
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Visioning workshops•
Technical analysis and communication
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Assessing the economic picture•
Integrating transportation sustainability & livable streets
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Strategies for implementation•
Develop a monitoring program
Workshops & Open Houses
Workshop Game Pieces or “Chips”
Workshop Video
Workshops Generate Buzz in Traditional Media and New Media
Planning: Traditional Approach
The Present The Future
Scenario Approach
Plausible stories about the future
A B
C D
Develop a Range of Scenarios
Each table’s plan is analyzed…
….and all notes and comments are recorded
What happens after the workshop?
GIS Analysis
Each map was photographed, digitized, and entered into GIS
North Tulsa
Stable Single Family
Project Approach
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Capturing the community’s vision•
Public outreach and involvement
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Visioning workshops•
Technical analysis and communication
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Assessing the economic picture•
Integrating transportation sustainability & livable streets
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Strategies for implementation•
Develop a monitoring program
Warehouse Rehab
Existing 2-story warehouse just near downtown Tulsa
Warehouse Rehab
Serves as a great base for additional housing, retail, and business space.
Warehouse RehabDesigned to include
Total bldg area: 52,700 sf (gross)
Ground level retail: 6,000 sf
Residential: 46,700 sf (gross)• 3 Live/work (townhouse units)• 36 apartments (flats)
Surface parking: 20 spaces
Prototype example
Prototype example
Big-Box Retail Rehabilitation
Abandoned big-box retail store site
Site size:360,000 Square Feet
Big-Box Retail Rehabilitation
Assessed Value per Acre
Baylor University
US Highway 84
S 17th
St
/S 18th
St
US Highway 77/ /La Salle Ave
Interstate 35
Franklin Avenue
The power of successful prototypes
Example:Zupan’s
grocery
store in Portland, Oregon
The power of successful prototypes
Example:Zupans
Grocery store in
Portland, Oregon
Was the original redevelopment project in an up-and-coming neighborhood
It served as an anchor and catalyst for additional housing projects
The power of successful prototypes
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The power of successful prototypes
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The power of successful prototypes
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Subsequent development and revitalization has taken place throughout the neighborhood.
Urban Design
Scenario D: Town Center
Implementing New Street Choices
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Designing streets to serve adjacent land use
“One Size Does Not Fit All”
Regional CenterTown Center
Commercial Corridor
EmploymentDistrict Residential
Neighborhood
Main Street Commercial Street
Mixed Use Street
ResidentialStreet
Industrial Street
The Pearl/Flora Intersection
Integrating TransportationIntegrating Transportation
AmenitiesAmenities
Project Approach
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Capturing the community’s vision•
Public outreach and involvement
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Visioning workshops•
Technical analysis and communication
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Assessing the economic picture•
Integrating transportation sustainability & livable streets
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Strategies for implementation•
Develop a monitoring program
Strategic Action
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Overall Vision and Plan•
But also a strategic set of actions
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Look for results in 2-5 years–
Private Sector Partnerships
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Investments–
Regulations that work
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Financing Plan•
Transportation System
Waco 2050 Plan A Vision for the Heart of the City
Advisory Committee MeetingJuly 2009
