Crossroads Redevelopment Policy Slide Show

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Crossroads Arts District

Policy Recommendations


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Agenda

Economic Profile of Crossroads District

Development Projects

Increased Density and Zoning Change Policy

Directive

Infrastructure Policy Directive

Community Engagement Policy Directive


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Economic Profile of the Crossroads

District

Land Use & Zoning

Demographics

Land/Building Availability

Infrastructure & Transportation International Linkages

Transportation

Community Engagement Quality of Life

Income and wages


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Quality of Life/Income & Wages Climate-Avg. temp.53.6

Rainfall/Snowfall-yearly avgs.35.6in/20in.% of days with some sunshine- 60%

Housing supply and prices-Cost of living is 13% lower than U.S. avg.Median Monthly Housing Costs in Crossroads- $1,399

Owner occupied housing units - 49%

Renter occupied housing units- 51%

Education- Spending per student- $5,441Student:teacher ratios-1/15

Population 25yrs and over with high school diploma-100%

Population 25 yrs and over with bachelors degree or higher-69.9%

Healthcare-Truman Medical Center, Children Mercy Hospital, UMKC Medical Center,Kansas City Free Health Clinic (35th & Broadway)

Crime Rate-

Violent Crime-7/U.S.-4 Property Crime-6/U.S.-4

Culture-2010 Gallery, Apex Gallery, Artstech, Blue Gallery, Screenland Theatre andmany others

Median Household Income- $63,945


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Demographics (2000)

Population: 6,785

Ethnicity:

White 43.8%

African American 32.4%

Other 30.9%

Occupancy: 3001 units at 88.8% occupancy

Workforce Education: Less than high school: 27.9%

High School: 72.1&

College or higher: 22.4%


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Land/Building Availability

Approximately 50 surface lots and brownfields suitable for development


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Current Zoning and Land Use


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International Linkage

Foreign-Owned Companies: Soka Gakkai International USA

U.S. Companies with Foreign Branches: RotaDyneManufacturers of the largest rubber and polyurethanerollers. Manufacturing plant, Bob Jones Shoes Locations

in CanadaForeign Bank Branches: None

U.S. Banks with International Departments: UMB BankInternational Trade Services

Foreign Consulates: Consulate General of Mexico

Import/Export Bookers:NoneInternational Education Programs: Missouri Bank, UMB Bank,

Mexican Consulate, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, ArtsIncubator


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Transportation

Railroads: Union Station Main Amtrak Station in Kansas City and containsexisting rail lines run under main street and many of the streets in District

Motor Carriers/Truck: Easily accessible for OTR Trucking with wide streetsand loading docks accessible to highways

Foreign Trade Zone Designation: The Greater Kansas City Foreign Trade Zoneis one of the largest zone operators in the country with over 17.6 millionsquare feet of approved foreign trade zone space that includes GeneralPurpose and Subzone space in both Kansas and Missouri. The Kansas Citytrade zones handle more volume than those of Chicago, Dallas, Denver,Minneapolis and St. Louis and has more available space than any otherarea in the country.

Overnight Express Services: FedEx, USPS, UPS, and Specialty shippers located

in the districtMass Transit: Troost Max - Started Jan 1, 2011. While not a huge econ tool,

has great benefits: Reliable service (runs every 10 min; less than 30 min todowntown). Gives sense of permanence and security well lit at night. Anew opportunity for arts installation; beatification of Troost corridor.


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Increased Density and Zoning Change

Policy Directive

Policy: Amend current zoning codes to allow for higherdensity of development

Social Agenda: Increase residency Amend current zoning codes

Down-zoning industrial sites Shift zoning of currently unused areas

Stakeholders: Kansas City government, residents andproperty/business owners and employees

Support/Opposition: The Crossroads CommunityAssociation is reluctant to increase density because ofthe potential effects on views of the downtown skylineas well as the new Kauffman Center for PerformingArts.


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Infrastructure Policy Directive Policy: Upgrade transportation areas for an increased population ofresidents and visitors

Social Agenda: Make flow of traffic more fluid and allow for more capacity Build a trolley system or similar mode of transport to travel specific

routes within the area.

Repave streets with a higher density concrete that can withstand the

heavier vehicles and higher amount of vehicles traveling on them,

preventing damage such as potholes.

Repair sidewalks and add to them. Possibly add bridges for

pedestrians to pass over heavily trafficked streets that will allow

clearance for tall delivery trucks and allow for better pedestrian flow.

Stakeholders: Kansas City government, residents and property/businessowners and employees

Support/Opposition: The Crossroads Community Association is reluctantto increase density because of the potential effects on views of thedowntown skyline as well as the new Kauffman Center for Performing

Arts.


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Community Engagement Policy

The City of KCMO will serve an advisory role to supportcultural enrichment and community engagement withinthe Crossroads Arts District

Social Agenda: increase economic development and qualityof life Trust-public-private partnership

Work with existing area developers

Host an Arts Festival coinciding with the opening of theKauffman Center

Advisory role Development of programming/event collaboration Stakeholders: Arts Councils, residents, businesses,sponsors, CNA, City of KC

Support & Opposition Cultural TrustTies arts and cultural community into economic developed product for

region


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Catalytic Relationship with

Kauffman Center Public Space

Limited to city streets and sidewalks

Install street lighting, street art and signage visible to

KCPA to show entrance to Crossroads District

Programming of Interaction

Collaborative events Promote Crossroads and project connectivity with KCPA/celebrate

local artists and performers

Local businesses can capitalize on the audiences

from these events

Documents

Crossroads Redevelopment Policy Slide Show