BRADDOCK COMMUNITY PLANNING · 4/10/2012 · BRADDOCK COMMUNITY PLANNING Blueprint Draft August 23rd, 2011 Agenda: I. Introduction and Project Background II. Draft Blueprint III

BRADDOCK COMMUNITY PLANNINGBlueprint Draf t August 23rd, 2011

Agenda:

I . Introduct ion and Project Background

II . Draf t Bluepr int

I I I . Break Out Groups

IV. Report Back & Next Steps

Study Area

WHY WE’RE HERE

How do we create conditions for people to invest in Braddock Avenue?

How can we create conditions so that change serves the people of Braddock?

What does the future of public and private properties along Braddock Avenue look like?

Project goals: Provide an economic, social, and physical assessment of Braddock Avenue.

Outline potential opportunities and develop a framework to spur the continued revitalization of Braddock Avenue as a critical connection and gateway to Braddock, the surrounding communities, and the Carrie Furnace site.

WHAT WE HEARDAround the Table

David R

osentra

us

(Bed

co)

Laura

Zinski

(MVI) Pau

l Leg

er

(Boro

ugh M

anag

er)

Ken D

oyno

(Roth

schil

d Doy

no

Collab

orativ

e)

Nick Bianchi (Borough State Act 47)

Bill Zac

hery

(Bed

co &

Cou

ncil)

Tina Doose(Bedco, Council MVI Board)

Marie Jaffe (MVI)

Mike Kinol(Bedco)

Mark H

arvey

Smith

Jesse Brown(Council)

Kate Tu

nney

(Roth

schil

d Doy

no

Collab

orativ

e)

Larry S

hields

(Boro

ugh S

olicit

or)

”Make the avenue attractive to bring more business“

Enforce property codes and cite owners for violations. This will only work for owners that are alive and can be contacted ”

expand the study to connect all of the UPMC parcels“ ”

Balance sentimentality of historic buildings with the cost and desire to preserve. Demolitions have been helpful“ ”

Amend the zoning ordinance or create an interim planning overlay district to refl ect the goals of the avenue

“”

Every property has an audience“ ”

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June 7, 2011

Nick Bianchi(Borough State Act 47)

Bill Zac

hery

Jesse Brown(Council)

Larry S

hields

Jesse BrownJesse Brown(Council)

Kate Tu

nney

(Roth

schil

d Doy

no

Collab

orativ

e)

Kate Tu

nney

Collab

orativ

e)

Larry S

hields

(Boro

ugh S

olicit

or)

Bill Zac

hery

(Bed

co &

Cou

ncil)

(Boro

ugh S

olicit

or)

Bill Zac

hery

(Bed

co &

Cou

ncil)

Bill Zac

hery

Nick Bianchi

(Council)

Nick Bianchi

(Council)(Council)

(Borough State Act 47)(Borough State Act 47)

Mark H

arvey

Braddock Ave.

Maple Way

4th

Stre

et Holland Ave.

Elm Street

5th

Stre

et

Legend:Streetscape Interventions

ActivateImprove appearance

Making PlacesFocus ActivityStreetscape event

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BuildingsActive and well maintainedVacant and in disrepair

Sites

Public ownership / target investmentConsolidate ownership

Leverage for adjacent use

Historic buildingD Marked for Demolition

Reconnect a strong residential neighborhood to an active and occupied Braddock Avenue

Make the gateway to Braddock a vibrant and attractive industrial district

Restore a vibrant center for community exchange of dialogue, goods, and services

Support and enhance community based businesses, recreation, and learning.

Former hospital

site

3rd Street

6th Street

8th Street

5th

4th

7th

2nd

1st

2nd

4th

5th

Corey

Library

6th

7th

A Place to Work

Community goals for the revitalization of Braddock Avenue

A Place to Live

A Place for Exchange

A Place to Grow

Area 1

Area 2

Area 3

Area 4

Thre

shol

d

Threshold

WHAT WE HEARD

PRIORITIES• Celebrate the future home of Fossil Free

Fuels with signage and perimeter improvements• Improve screening of industrial properties to improve the overall appearance of the district

PRIORITIES• Modify zoning to foster refl ect

conditions and promote development• Create a community outdoor space for

all residents

PRIORITIES• Clear tax liens and consolidate properties

• Redistribute parcels to increase marketability

• Support existing businesses to improve their properties

PRIORITIES• Renovate historic buildings and increase

activity with upper story residential• Establish green buffers at public parking

lots to improve appearance• Activate blank facades

August 23, 2011 Stakeholder Meeting




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Reconnect a strong residential neighborhood to an active and occupied Braddock Avenue.

Make the gateway to Braddock a vibrant and attractive industrial node

that celebrates Braddock pride.

Restore a vibrant center for community exchange of dialogue,

goods, and services.

Support and enhance community based businesses,

recreation, and learning.

Former hospital

site

3rd Street

6th Street8th Street

5th

4th

7th

2nd

1st2nd

4th

5th

Corey

Library

6th

7th

BRADDOCK AVENUE IS.. .

A Place to Work

A blueprint for the revitalization of Braddock Avenue

A Place to Live

A Place for Exchange

A Place to Grow

Area 1

Area 2

Area 3

Area 4

Thre

shol

d

Threshold

Activate the Avenue Facades Activate the Side Facades

BEST FACE FORWARD

EXISTING

Encourage awnings and building lighting

Maximize storefront

Build market for upper level occupancies. Provide interim solutions that create interest.Re-establish historic opening and characteristics.

Increase the level of activity along the Avenue through building face improvements.

Establish street trees and plantings

POTENTIAL

Activate and wrap glazing to occupy side lots

Build the market for upper story residences along the Avenue to add open and active side facades

Initiate interim occupancies that activate corner and provide public, pedestrian- friendly activities

EXISTING

POTENTIAL

Acquire side lot properties to allow for permanent side facade improvements

BACK TO THE FUTUREStabilize historic buildings for future investment. Prioritize assets to preserve most significant building in key locations.

Abate hazardous materials

Repair or replace roof

Secure perimeter from weather

Establish defined edge at street for parking lots and vacant properties through planting or public art

SIGNS OF CARING

Picnic table invites occupancy

Regular rhythm of trees create edge

Well- maintained lawn becomes

community asset

Public art integrated with maintained landscape

becomes highlight along Braddock avenue and interim

occupancy for empty lot

VACANT LOT DEFINED BY ROW OF TREES

Mature street tree

Well-maintained sidewalk surface

Landscaping buffer between fence and

sidewalk

Fence with transparency

Organized on-site parking

DEFINED EDGE OF PARKING LOTADDRESS SIDEWALK WITH PUBLIC ART/SIGNAGE

LOTS OF STRENGTHSTEP 1: Prioritize vacant lots

STEP 4: Transition Properties to New Uses

STEP 3: Clear titleSTEP 2: Define the Edge

Leverage Investment Sideyard Program Community Asset Encourage Development

• Existing overgrown vacant lot • Work with partners to consolidate ownership and remove tax liens

• Define edge and maintain property• Maintain the landscaping for an attractive appearance

New development with first floor commercial and upper floor residential

• Establish pocket parks• Parking to support upper story residential use with a planted edge along the Avenue

• Adjacent properties assume ownership and activate to expand existing use

CULTIVATING MAINTENANCE

OCCUPIED STOREFRONT WELL-MAINTAINED BUILDING FRONTAGE LOVED LANDSCAPE

Canopy with signage

Blooming sidewalk planters

Clean windows occupied with goods

Colorful murals on side walls

Lush sidelot plantings and transparent fence

Glazed storefront

Fresh paint highlights historic detailing

Clear signage zone

Overhead lighting accents architecture

Welcoming wreath on front doors

Preserved historic stained glass window

Blooming foliage at base of building

Lush and maintained front yard

Open fence defines sidewalk edge

BRADDOCK’S REGULATING TOOLS: Zoning Code 701 Land Use in Commercial Districts 1102 Signs in Commercial Districts 1103 Landscaping Health & Safety Code 10.1 Junk Vehicles 10.2 Weed Control 10.3 Storage of Personal Property Nuisances

Encourage and reward the best maintained properties on the Avenue, through the consistent application of existing regulating tools and celebration of those who have made the commitment to preservation of the Avenue.

A PLACE TO WORK AREA 1Fleet Street to 3rd Street

YOUR CHARGE:

1. Add to potential improvements.2. Discuss potential listed, understanding its Economic,

Social, and Physical benefi ts and challenges.3. Prioritize the Whole, having each person rank her/his

top three potential projects.4. Report back to larger group.

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BEST FACE FORWARDUnderstand focal point

opportunities at side facades.

2ND STREET

Make the gateway to Braddock a vibrant and attractive industrial node that celebrates Braddock pride.

RESTORE MAPLE WAY CONNECTIONProvides convenient service access to

businesses, parking, and re-establishes the urban grid

SIGNS OF CARINGBeautify industrial properties through attractive screening, public art, and landscaping.

TRUCK READYReroute truck traffi c to by-pass Braddock Avenue and follow line of industry at river.

SIGNS OF CARINGCreate screening options that address the street with human scale, adds interest, and activity.

BACK TO THE FUTURECreate systems for identifying and stabilizing historic properties and ready them for future reinvestment.

BEST FACE FORWARDCreate orientation point at

terminus of connector streets

LOTS OF STRENGTHActivate lots to support adjacent

building.

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SIGNS OF CARINGAllow for future transition of corner properties to activate use.

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1ST STREET

FLEET STREET

3RD STREET

AREA 23rd Street to Corey Avenue

Connects to

Forest Hills

3RD STREET

4TH STREET

5TH STREET

COREY AVENUE

5TH STREET

4TH STREET

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5TH STREET

5TH STREET

5TH STREET

5TH STREET

5TH STREET

5TH STREET

5TH STREET

5TH STREET

5TH STREET

5TH STREET

5TH STREET

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A PLACE TO LIVEReconnect a strong residential neighborhood to an active and occupied Braddock Avenue.

RESIDENTIAL INFLUXImprove residential

connections and increase residential opportunities

LOTS OF STRENGTHEnhance and expand existing community assets. Understand potential use of property to enhance development on former hospital site

ALLEY CONNECTIONRestore Maple Way to provide

convenient service access to businesses, parking, and re-

establish urban grid BEST FACE FORWARDTerminus of street becomes orientation point and opportunity to create a place within the new building or on the site

NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITYActivate Braddock Avenue

with neighborhood services

CORNER CONNECTIONReinforce strong urban corner

with new development on former hospital site

BACK TO THE FUTURE Continue historic lot widths to relate across Braddock Avenue and stabilize adjacent historic properties.

YOUR CHARGE:




A PLACE FOR EXCHANGE AREA 36th Street to 8th Street

LOTS OF STRENGTHInitiate a side lot program that allows adjacent owners to acquire properties and activate the sides of buildings with new windows and exterior connections.

LOTS OF STRENGTHAssemble site control

and clear title to make parcels available for future

development.

LOTS OF STRENGTHActivate corner.

CONNECTS

COMMUNITIES

TO RIVER

BEST FACE FORWARDCreate openings that connect inside uses to the street.

BACK TO THE FUTURERestore and activate Braddock News building.

RECLAIM RIGHT-OF-WAYCreate a pedestrian link from

neighborhood to Business District.

RESTORE MAPLE WAY CONNECTION

Provide convenient service access to

businesses, parking, and re-establish urban grid

Restore a vibrant center for community exchange of dialogue, goods, and services.

YOUR CHARGE:




BACK TO THE FUTUREPrioritize historic buildings to preserve for future investment.

SIGNS OF CARINGImportant intersection to free up properties to

allow for new anchor development.

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6TH STREET

7TH STREET

8TH STREET

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BACK TO THE FUTUREStabilize properties for future

investment

A PLACE TO GROW AREA 48th Street to 9th Street

LOTS OF STRENGTHPreserve current open

space.

Support and enhance community based businesses, recreation, and learning.

YOUR CHARGE:




SIGNS OF CARINGEstablish green buffer at

street.

BACK TO THE FUTURECreate systems for identifying and

stabilizing historic properties and ready them for future reinvestment.

BEST FACE FORWARDContinue to activate blank facades with more large scale murals.

PARKING STRATEGYCreate plan to improve appearance and provide safe parking for businesses.

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CONNECTS

COMMUNITIES

8TH STREET

LIBRARY/JONES STREET

9TH STREET

BACK TO THE FUTURECreate systems for identifying and stabilizing historic properties and ready them for future reinvestment.

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BRADDOCK COMMUNITY PLANNING · 4/10/2012 · BRADDOCK COMMUNITY PLANNING Blueprint Draft August 23rd, 2011 Agenda: I. Introduction and Project Background II. Draft Blueprint III