City of Plantation Midtown District Conceptual Plan

Implementation Update

City Council

Presentation

February 22, 2017

Purpose of Presentation

The purpose of this presentation is to:

1. Review key concepts from the Midtown Plan Update;

2. Develop consensus on Plan recommendations; and

3. Provide guidance on Plan implementation.

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The Midtown Plan Update Concepts

• Safe Neighborhood District – maintain designation with updated data

• Central Midtown – Designated Activity Center/Entertainment District

• Pedestrian Interconnectivity & Mobility

• Potential Higher Density to create critical mass

• Enhanced Design Criteria

• Complete Streets

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Central Midtown – Designated Activity Center/Entertainment District

Area Entertainment Plan and “Main Street”

• Optimal use for Westfield Mall & future redevelopment potential

• Optimal use for Pine Island Park

• Potential Gathering Space (festival or event venue)

• Amphitheater, band shell or open green space.

• Consider Camden property green space.

• Encourage outdoor dining

• Consider night time activities

• Induce a “Main Street” by realigning Federated Road.

• Internal link between Fountains Shopping Center and Westfield Mall.

Village Green / Amphitheater

Pedestrian Interconnectivity and Mobility

Central Midtown

• Induce a “Main Street” by realigning Federated Road.

• Internal link between Fountains Shopping Center and Westfield Mall.

Crossing Broward Boulevard – Critical connection between Fashion Mall and Westfield Broward Mall:

• At-grade crossing at 84th/82nd Avenue

Pedestrian Activities

• Wide sidewalks, kiosks & pedestrian attractions

• Plazas, outdoor amenities & streetscape

Peters Road and 10th Street Connection:

• Auto/pedestrian route through private roadway.

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Public Amenities

Peters Road & 10th Street Connection

Increase in Density

Increase density anywhere up to 50 dwelling units per acre?

• Recent developments received average 50 du/acre (with use of flex units and dashed-line land use plan amendments).

• Should City increase the overall density by utilizing density bonuses?

• Should the City create a Midtown “Activity Center” land use designation?

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Design Criteria

• Develop specific design criteria & architectural standards including but not limited to:

• Incorporate into SPI-3 & B-7Q zoning districts

• Architectural guidelines

• Building heights

• Landscape themes

• Multi-modal pathways

• Lighting standards

• Wayfinding

• Entry features

• Signage/Banners

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The Midtown Plan Update Concepts

• Safe Neighborhood District – maintain designation with updated data

• Designated Activity Center/Entertainment District being focus of Central Midtown

• Pedestrian Interconnectivity & Mobility

• Potential Higher Density to create critical mass

• Enhanced Design Criteria

• Complete Streets Implementation (integrate in zoning code update)

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Next Steps

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• Staff to initiate steps according to timeline with details on implementing the proposed concepts

• Future presentations specifying implementation & plan execution actions

• Projects/programs to be included in budget & capital plans

• Updated regulations and design guidelines incorporated in future projects

• Secure funding sources for plan implementation

Implementation Schedule

Short Term (1-2 years)

• Update Safe Neighborhood District Plan by ordinance to maintain designation

• Analyze pedestrian corridors/greenways accessibility and make recommendations

• Look at ways to enhance public amenities & streetscape & pocket parks

• Evaluate and enhance B-7Q/B-3P design criteria (Zoning Code update)

• Complete Streets Implementation (integrate in zoning code update)

• Program improvements into the City’s Capital Improvements Budget

Implementation Schedule

Intermediate Term (3-4 years)

• Explore “Activity Center” Designation

• “Main Street” feasibility study

• Engage Westfield Broward Mall owners and create working committee

• Initiate small area design studies (complete streets, roadway alignment, sidewalks, etc.)

• Adoption of Special Area Entertainment Plan for Central Midtown

• Consider adoption of bonus density provisions in the Zoning Code for better urban design and amenities.

Implementation Schedule

Long Term (5+ years)

• Facilitate additional development along Perimeter Road

• Assess linkage of Peters Road to SW 10th Street

• Analyze pedestrian & vehicle connectivity between the two malls (Broward Blvd)

• Enhance New River Greenway

• Consider parking alternatives