1 Module 8 STATION AREA PLANNING

2 Module 8 Station Area Planning Key Concepts and Definitions Station Area Planning Process 1.Define the Station Area 2.Identify the appropriate Place Type 3.Create vision with Development Guidelines and Planning Typologies 4.Execute strategies to create Station Area Plan

3 Module 8 Station Area Planning Key Concepts and Definitions What defines a Station Area? The Station Area generally refers to the ½ mile radius around the station. San Leandro BART Station ½ mile radius

4 Module 8 Station Area Planning Key Concepts and Definitions What is a Place Type? Used to define a station area Can help to guide planning for particular stations Explains diversity of TOD Mix of land use/intensity qualities and transit service qualities Documents what exists

5 Module 8 Station Area Planning Key Concepts and Definitions Place Types Regional Center Urban Center Suburban Center Transit Town Center Urban Neighborhood Transit Neighborhood Special Use/Employment District Mixed-Use Corridor Pearl Station -Denver, CO

6 Module 8 Station Area Planning How to Identify a TOD Place Type? What are the characteristics of the station area? What is the transit mode? What is the peak frequency of transit? What is the land use mix and density? What are the retail characteristics? What are the major planning and development challenges?

7 Module 8 Station Area Planning Typology of Place Types

8 Module 8 Station Area Planning Development Guidelines for TOD Place Types Housing Mix – New development (Single family, mid-rise, townhouse etc.) Station Area Total Units–The number of units targeted in the station area Net Project Density – New housing added Station Area Job Total Jobs – Potential of new jobs in the station area Minimum FAR – Floor-Area-Ratio – Determine the appropriate mix of building types

9 Module 8 Station Area Planning Station Area Planning Typologies Residential Buildings Mixed-Use Buildings Commercial Civic and Open Space

10 Residential Building Types and Densities Townhomes in Mountain View, CA Single-family in Chicago, IL Low-rise apartments in Plano, TX Mixed-use in Washington, DC Mid-rise in Metuchen, NJ Mid-rise apartments in Tarrytown, NY

11 Mixed-Use Commercial + Retail Uses Shopping center, Arlington, VA Office mixed-use, Washington, DC Shops, Scarsdale, NY Ground floor restaurant, CA Main street retail, NJ Mixed-use in Morristown, NJ

12 Module 8 Station Area Planning Civic and Open Space

13 Module 8 Station Area Planning Challenges Not One Size Fits All Communities are different – Intensity of uses – Mix of Uses – Existing residents and workers – Sources of market demand Transit Stations are different – Transit technology – Access modes – Location relative to community

14 Module 8 Station Area Planning 7 Strategies to Successful Station Area Planning 1.Generate meaningful community involvement 2.Maximize ridership with TOD 3.Design streets for all users 4.Create opportunities for affordable and accessible living 5. Make great public places 6. Manage parking effectively 7. Maximize neighborhood and station connectivity

15 Module 8 Station Area Planning Strategy 1: Generate Meaningful Community Involvement Engage the public early in the decision-making process Plan the station and community together Identifies needs and opportunities Sets the long-term vision and implementation steps

16 Module 8 Station Area Planning Strategy 2: Maximize Ridership With TOD Create mix of residential and non- residential activities to meet market needs Analyze the impact of zoning requirements on potential densities Use transit to support community activities and vision

17 Module 8 Station Area Planning Strategy 3: Design Streets For All Users Design street patterns to support walking and biking Station area should be fully accessible to all users Design station and station areas for safety

18 Module 8 Station Area Planning Strategy 4: Create Opportunities for Affordable and Accessible Living Capture the value of transit to create funding mechanisms Target affordable housing resources to station areas Opportunity to link a range of incomes and household types with other amenities

19 Module 8 Station Area Planning Strategy 5: Make Great Public Spaces Incorporate parks and open space Involve the community in the programming Make station focal place for the community Reflect local character

20 Module 8 Station Area Planning Strategy 6: Manage Parking Effectively Analyze parking supply and demand Consider innovative parking policies Incorporate parking of different modes Locate parking with sensitivity to context Implement parking pricing strategies that encourage transit use

21 Module 8 Station Area Planning Strategy 7: Maximize Neighborhood and Station Connectivity Provide high-quality walking environment Minimize distance and time used to access the station Incorporate way-finding elements Provide real time transit information

22 Case Studies To Put It All Together

23 Case Study: Rahway New Jersey Before After $7 million failed rehab $13 million renovation $1.5 million plaza constructed 4,500 Merck Employees served 2002 Transit Village Designation – Led by Mayor James Kennedy’s sustained support for downtown Transit-Oriented redevelopment

24 Case Study: Rahway New Jersey Construction activity within the ½-mile radius totaled over $105 million from 1999 to 2003: 136-luxury apartment River Place development 159 apartments and townhouses plus retail space Three major hotels Redevelopment of a mixed- use building with a movie theater and artist live/work spaces New image and identity for City

25 Before After Case Study: Gaslight Commons, South Orange, NJ $34. 5 Million Project 200 Condo Units Near Sloan Street NJT Station 65% take transit to work 1.35 cars per unit 6 x Tax Revenue.02 School age children per unit

26 Module 8 Station Area Planning What Goes Into a Good Station Area Plan? Community Engagement and Vision Comprehensive Land Use Plan Innovative Design Community and Station Connectivity Public Investments in Roads, Parks, etc Implementation and Financing Plan

27 Module 8 QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?