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DRAFT

Oneonta DowntownRevitalization Initiative

January 3, 2017

Local Planning Committee Meeting 5

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Prioritization of Projects

1. Preliminary Project List

• Based upon past planning/DRI application

• Based on public input• Based upon new LPC

ideas• Based on Planning Team

proposals• Project ability to provide

public benefit and support community as a whole

• Based on vetting for constructibility

2. Project Review

• Feasibility• Cost• Economic benefits• Funding sources• Compare with

prioritization criteria

Product:• Create focus list for

further refinement

3. Final Project List

• Final List• Which projects should

receive DRI funding• Develop project profiles


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Prioritization Criteria

Alignment with strategic goals, existing plans, and ongoing activities

Transformative potentialCatalytic potentialMarket demandSustainable impactProject costsImpact on tax revenuePotential leverageCommunity & economic

benefits

Job growthWorkforce developmentPublic supportNeed for DRI fundsAlternative funding sourcesProject readinessSite control issuesRegulatory challengesCapacity to implementOngoing maintenance &

management requirementsSmart Growth Policy


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Public Meeting Summary

Breakout Session Priority Lists

Connectivity, improve pedestrian access 11 timesRenovate upper stories 8 timesImproved signage 6 timesIncrease Recreational Activities 5 timesWestcott lot development 4 timesFood hub 4 timesSustainable design 3 timesNew Grocery store 3 timesParking structure renovation/ transit hub 3 timesFarmers market venue 2 timesPublic art 2 timesSupport Performing arts venues 2 timesJob creation, incubator 2 times


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Public Meeting: Vision Statement


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Public Meeting: Mapping: RED = Places for New Stores, Restaurants


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Public Meeting: Mapping: YELLOW = Where Redevelopment Should Occur

2.ADDITIONAL PROJECT

INFORMATION


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Principles

A. Strengthen

• Small Business Support.

• Upper Story Housing Support

• Signage program

• Mixed-use infill development

• Management support


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A. Strengthen

B. Expand

Principles

• Food Hub

• Parking Garage Renovation

• New development opportunities on Market Street

• Transit hub


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Principles

A. Strengthen

B. Expand

C. Connect

• New Town Square passageway

• New public walkway to Market Street

• Market Street pedestrian and bike improvements

• Support for Arts & Culture


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Preliminary Draft: Action PlanProject Summary List

Project Summary List

Buildings Estimated Cost DRIOther

Public AidFinancial Leverage Infrastructure Estimated

CostDRI

Other Public Aid

Financial Leverage

Historic Building Restoration

? 750K - 1.5M 1:1 to 1:5 250-320KWestcott Lot mixed-use 6.85-8.25M 2-2.5M 1:3-1:35 1MFood & Beverage Inno. Center 15M 2.5M Yes ?Retail Loan Fund 650K 650K 1:1 to 1:5 Mixed-use Partial Demo 8-9.75M 3-4M 750K 1 to 1Market Street New Multifamily 6.5-7.5M .5-1.5M 1:4 to 1:5 Retail only Renovation 1.5-3M 1.5-3M 750K ?Foothills Theater 150K 150K 0 Green Screen Renovation 1.4-1.7M 1.4-1.7M 750K ?

Brick Recladding 1.9-2.5M 1.9-2.5M 750K ?Transit Hub 1.5-3M 1M 1-2M ?Total Redevelopment 25-31M 3M 13-16M 1 to 1:5

Totals 8M Totals 3-6M

Public Space/ Culture Estimated Cost DRIOther

Public AidIndirect

LeverageTown Center Administration Estimated

CostDRI

Other Public Aid

Indirect Leverage

Town Square Passage 75K-100K 75K-100K yes 400K 400K yesBoardwalk at Parking Garage 200K-450K 200K-450K yes 100K 100K ?Arts & Culture Support 120K 120K yes 100K - 150K100K - 150K yesPublic Space 300K 300K yesWayfinding 330K 330K yesTotals 1.3M Totals 650K

Market Street Complete Street, Utilities

Parking Structure Alternatives:

Staffing: Town Center Manager,

BrandingDesign Standards

Note: Professionally certified cost estimators and structural engineers are currently reviewing specific project components. The construction costs are order of magnitude numbers only and are subject to refinement.


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Preliminary Draft: Action Plan

Implementation: Phasing

1 YearTown Square PassageBoardwalk at Parking GarageCity Signage /WayfindingMarket Street Phase 1 Ped ImprovementsBrandingTown Manager Assistance

1 year to 3 yearsHistoric/ Upper Floor Housing Renovation ProgramWestcott lot DevelopmentFood & Beverage Innovation CenterRetail Loan FundArts & Culture SupportNew Public Space Improvement ProjectParking Structure RecladdingTransit Hub at Trailways siteDesign Standards

3-5 yearsMarket Street New MultifamilyMarket Street LandscapingMarket Street UtilitiesParking Structure Partial Demo. for Residential

5-15 yearsParking Structure Demolition & RedevelopmentTransit Hub with full reconstruction


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Preliminary Draft: Action PlanC. CONNECT: Transit Hub at Market Street and Transit Routes

Existing Transit Network: Hub at Main Street Transit Network with Hub at Market Street


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C: CONNECT: Transit Services at Market Street

The “pulse” schedule currently used by Oneonta Public Transit continues as at present:On the hour:

• At Performing Arts Center: Cooperstown and South Side, facing east

• At Garage: State University, West End and River Street, facing west

On the :30• At Performing Arts Center: East

End and South Side, facing east• At Garage: State University, West

End, facing west

River Street and East End are interlined.

• 40 foot buses are used for State University and South Side, 30 foot buses for Cooperstown, West End, River Street and East End.

• Intercity Buses use 2-sided island platform near transformer. Bus at north curb (Garage Side) of island faces east, bus at south curb (Market Street side) faces west.

• County Buses use either single uncommitted bay at Garage side on the :30 or use any transit bay on the :15 and :45.

• Route changes, existing and proposed, are illustrated in Graphics.


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Note: Construction and public funding budgets are preliminary and subject to adjustment

C. CONNECT: Transit Hub on Market Sreet

Relocate Transit hub from Main Street to Market Street. New location at existing parking structure

• Option 1: Use existing Market Street Right of Way to provide Bus stops and transfer points. Use grounds of Foothills Theater facing Market Street for transit lobby.

• Facilitates regional to local bus transfer

Transit hub 1.5-3M Public Funds 1.5-3MPortion from DRI Funds 1M

Project Description

Project Benefits

Est Budget


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C. CONNECT: Transit Hub on Market Street

Advantages• Creates a new, unified transit center for

Oneonta Public Transit, Otsego Express, and intercity buses.

• Creates a new “gateway” for visitors to the City.

• Allows Main Street to relinquish bus terminal.• Allows all three transit companies to

share passenger waiting areas and employee break-rooms and dispatching offices.

• Makes transfers between intercity and transit buses more intuitive and convenient, solving the “first/last mile” problem.

• Increased pedestrian traffic on Market Street can activate the streetscape, improving new retail opportunities and creating vehicle speeds appropriate for downtown.

• Adjacent parking garage enables park-and-

ride trips to regional destinations.

Disadvantages• Transit hub is less central, and less visible

to Main Street and requires rerouting some buses off of Main.

• Walking distance to Main Street from the bus layover is increased, modestly, mitigated by the Water Street boardwalk.


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C. CONNECT: Thirteen Week Streets

Seasonal transformation of Downtown Streets to accommodate outdoor dining and tourism.

• Transforms on-street parking spaces into outdoor seating for thirteen week period

• Might require permit applied for by adjacent retail establishment.

• Leverages private investment• Very low cost• Supports tourism economy• Supports jobs on Main Street

On-street seating 0 Public Funds 0

Est Budget

Project Benefits

Project Description


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C. CONNECT: T Chestnut & Main

Painted Curb Extension 10K Public Funds 10KPortion from DRI Funds 10K

Est Budget

Project Benefits

Project Description

Improve pedestrian safety at Chestnut Street & Main Street

• Provide Curb Extension• Located at Northwest

corner

• Improves safety• Low cost• Improves Main Street

pedestrian access


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A. STRENGTHEN: Signage Hierarchy & Strategy

1- Regional

• Gateways• Branding

2- District

• Retail Index• Parking

3- Individual

• Awning• Blade Signs


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Preliminary Draft: Action PlanA. STRENGTHEN: Signage- Regional

SUNY 5,836 students

Cooperstown All Star Village 104,000 visitors per year

Table Rock

Rt 88 12,500 average trips per day

Oneonta High School 435 students 28 teachers

A O Fox Hospital 15,000 patients per year

Hartwick College 1,615 students

Downtown (1/2 mile radius)


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A. STRENGTHEN: Signage- Regional


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A. STRENGTHEN: Signage- District

Retail Index

Retail District SignageParking: pedestrian oriented signageParking: Car Signage


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Project Description

Project Benefits

Local Actions

Time Frame 1-3 years

Ongoing Needs

Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range

Strengthen Main Street Retail

Maintenance By the City

• Leverages private investment• Increases consumer spending

on Main Street• Increases Tax base• Supports jobs on Main Street• Supports tourism economy

Improve visibility of existing store-fronts through the installation of blade/projecting signs and awning signs. Improve district signage for retail wayfinding and parking signage.

• Option 1: Micro-grants for individual business signage. $500-$2000.

• Option 2: Retail district signage program to direct pedestrians to various locations.

• Option 3: Parking signage to direct both vehicles and pedestrians

• Option 4: Regional signage and advertisement.

Retail Establishments Signage for Storefronts District Signs Parking Signs Regional Signs

Storefront Signs District Signs Regional Signs Parking Signs Soft Costs

Coordinate with TransportationCoordinate with DOT Application to CFA for DRI FundsRetain ConsultantRegulatory Approvals

Total CostPublic FundsProject PartnersEst Financial Leverage

25-3025-305-10

10-155-10

50-60K30-50K50-75K30-50K

50-100K

200-330K200-350K

?

A. STRENGTHEN: Signage- Individuals


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B. EXPAND: Preliminary Housing Market Assessment

A. Annual Market Potential for New Higher Density Housing Units

HOUSING NO. OF PERCENT MONTHLY SIZE RENT TYPE HOUSEHOLDS OF TOTAL RENT RANGE PER SF

68%Younger singles and

couples $750 - $1,750 Upper-Floor Lofts:

19%Empty nesters and

retirees $1,250 - $1,750500-800 sf

(lofts/apartments, leaseholder)13%

Families$1,250 - $1,500

Apartments: 600-1,150 sf $1.52 - 1.67

Multi Family for Sale

(lofts/apartments, condo/co-op ownership)

Single Family Attached for Sale 33.3% Younger singles and

couples $200,000 - $225,000

(townhouse/live-work, fee-simple/ 50.0%Empty nesters and

retirees $175,000 - $225,000condominium ownership) 16.7% Families $200,000 - $225,000

TOTAL 130

B. Annual Market Potential for Detached Single Family

HOUSING NO. OF PERCENTTYPE HOUSEHOLDS OF TOTAL

Low-range single-family detached (houses, fee-simple ownership)

Mid-range single-family detached (houses, fee-simple ownership)

High-range single-family detached (houses, fee-simple ownership)

TOTAL 125

A+ B = ANNUAL MARKET POTENTAIL

100%

31.5%80Multi Family for Rent

20 7.8%

RENTERS

Empty nesters and retirees

65 25.5%

40

20

15.7%

7.8%

30 11.8%

Total 255 100.0%

$1.44 - $1.60

800-1,400 sf $160 - $169

1,250 - 1,650 sf $152- $156

$150,000 - $175,000


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B. EXPAND: Residential Market Analysis

• Approximately 255 households with median incomes above $45,000 a year represent the annual potential market for all types of new housing units in the Downtown Study Area each year over the next five years.

• Residential development in the Study Area should concentrate on the conversion of upper floors of Main Street buildings from vacant or under-utilized spaces to apartments and lofts.

• From the development perspective, the initial projects should be limited to rental housing.

• Over the last several years there has been a shift in market preferences from home ownership to rental dwelling units. At the same time, there has been a significant shift in preferences from suburban subdivisions toward mixed-use neighborhoods


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B. EXPAND: Sustainable Design

Reduce Carbon Emissions: BuildingsEfficiency:

Energy Star StandardsImproved insulation

Alternative energy:Solar: Getting cheaperGeothermal: Viable as fields or wellsWind: ViableRenewable Energy Credits (REC’s)

Funding: NYSERDA incentives

Reduce Carbon Emissions: TransportationReduced auto-dependence:

Walkable streets, bike, transitSmart Growth:

Compact, walkable, mixed-use communitiesHistoric downtowns offer great promise

Local food & production

Conserve Natural ResourcesWater:

Water efficient fixturesProtecting watersheds 7 natural environment

Materials: Recycled and reused materials

Economic SustainabilityEducationHousing choices for diverse workforce

Source: Energy Information Administration


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B. EXPAND: Design Criteria for New Development

Sustainable BuildingsEnergy Star Standards Renewable Energy Credits (REC’s)Incentivize coordination with

NYSERDA Funding programs which encourage sustainable building design.

Walkable Neighborhoods/Smart growth

Require parking be located in rear of buildings.

Require front doors and windows facing street.

Limit amount of setback from street. Recommend 8-12Ft setback range.

3.PROJECT REVIEW


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Project Description

Project Benefits

Local ActionsTime Frame 1-5 years

Ongoing Needs

Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range

Strengthen Main St Housing

Maintenance By OwnerLoan Monitoring By Loan Officer

• Leverages private investment• Creates diverse housing• Increases consumer spending

on Main Street• Increases Tax base• Supports jobs on Main Street• Supported by residential market

demand study

Provide financial support for renova-tions that create more housing choic-es on underutilized upper floors.

• Address current real estate environment with little incentive to renovate.

• Program Option1: Revolving Loan Fund

• Program Option 2: Direct matching grants

Program Option 3: Assistance with historic tax credits

Housing StructureRevolving Loan FundMatching Grant

Revolving Loan Loan sizesMatching Grant Grant sizes

Coordinate with OwnersEstablish Loan FundsApplication for CFA

Total CostPublic FundsProject Partners

Estimated Financial Leverage

5-10500-600k

1M

500K10-20K

250K-1M40-300K

1.5M1.5M

NY Main St program

1:2-1:5

A. STRENGTHEN: Underutilized Upper Floors


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A. STRENGTHEN: Loan Program for Retail Tenant Improvements

Dahlonega - Georgia, Source: Wikimedia Commons

Project Description

Project Benefits

Local Actions


Ongoing Needs

Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range

Strengthen Main St Retail




Small Grants or Loans for facade and interior space renovations for existing and prospective small businesses to improve their store spaces.

• Address needs of storefront facade condition, electrical capacity, code compliance.

• Program Option 1: Revolving Loan program, estimated loan amounts $10-20K.

• Program Option 2: Matching Grants

Retail EstablishmentsRevolving Loan FundMatching Grant

Revolving Loan Loan sizesMatching Grant Grant sizes

Coordinate with OwnersEstablish Loan FundsApplication for CFA for DRI Funds


Estimated Financial Leverage

15-25

500K10-20K

150K10-15K

650K650K

NY Main St program

1:2-1:5


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Project Description

Project Benefits

Local Actions


Ongoing Needs

Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range

Strengthen Main Street Retail

Maintenance By the City



Improve visibility of existing store-fronts through the installation of blade/projecting signs and awning signs. Improve district signage for retail wayfinding and parking signage.

• Option 1: Micro-grants for individual business signage. $500-$2000.

• Option 2: Retail district signage program to direct pedestrians to various locations.

• Option 3: Parking signage to direct both vehicles and pedestrians

• Option 4: Regional signage and advertisement.

Retail Establishments Signage for Storefronts District Signs Parking Signs Regional Signs

Storefront Signs District Signs Regional Signs Parking Signs Soft Costs

Coordinate with TransportationCoordinate with DOT Application to CFA for DRI FundsRetain ConsultantRegulatory Approvals


25-3025-305-10

10-155-10

50-60K30-50K50-75K30-50K

50-100K

200-330K200-350K

?

A. STRENGTHEN: Signage


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A. STRENGTHEN: Management SupportProject Description

Project Benefits

Local Actions


Ongoing Needs

Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range

Strengthen Downtown Businesses

• Expedites implementation of retail strategy

• Supports jobs on Main Street• Supports tourism economy

Administrative assistance to implement “Main Street” retail, housing renovations and signage improvements. Manage student noise.

• Option 1: City management support.

• Option 2: BID

• Option 3: Consultant manager

• Option 4: Noise management- Responsible Hospitality Institute

Administrative support

City Staff orConsultant

Application to CFA for DRI Funds

Total CostProject FundsProject PartnersEst Financial Leverage

400K400K

?

400K

400K

2-5 Years


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A. STRENGTHEN: Westcott Parking Lot DevelopmentProject Description

Project Benefits

Local Actions


Ongoing Needs

Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range

Increase Housing Downtown

Maintenance By Developer

New Mixed-use residential with retail building on Main Street at Westcott Lot location. Existing parking lot to remain at lower level. Plaza and passageway at Main Street level provide connection to South Main Street.

• Four story structure on Main Street, Five stories facing South Main Street.

• Opportunity for outdoor dining provided by both new and existing retail establishments.

• Potential professional housing location.

Residential

Retail Parking Boardwalk & Plaza

Building, estPublic Plaza & walkway $90/ sf with structure $90/ sf with structure Soft Costs

Transfer property holding to CityRetain DeveloperApplication to CFARegulatory Approvals


24-27 Units27,000sf4,000sf1 Level9,000sf

4.7-5.5M1.25-1.75M

900K

6.85-8.25M2-2.75M

?1:3-1:3.4

• Leverages high level of private investment

• Creates diverse housing• Increases consumer spending

on Main Street• Increases Tax base• Supports jobs on Main Street• Supported by residential

market demand study


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Preliminary Draft: Action PlanA. STRENGTHEN: Westcott Parking Lot Development


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B. EXPAND: New Mixed-use or Multifamily Building at Market StreetProject Description

Project Benefits

Local Actions


Ongoing Needs

Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range



• Leverages high level of private investment

• Significantly improves character of Market Street.


on Main Street• Increases Tax base• Supports jobs on Main Street• Supported by residential market

demand study

New mixed-use residential and commercial building on Market Street. Includes 3-4 story structure, wood frame construction with on site parking.

• Privately owned parcels could be lot owner developed

• Requires lot reconfiguration to accommodate required parking by multiple users

Residential

Retail Parking

BuildingSite WorkAcquisitionSoft Costs

Acquire Property, parcel adjustmentRetain DeveloperApplication to CFA for DRI FundsRegulatory Approvals


24-27 Units27,000sf4,000sf1 Level

4.5-5.5M750K250K900K

6.5-7.5M1-1.5M

?1:4-1:5


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B. EXPAND: Food & Beverage Innovation CenterProject Description

Project Benefits

Local Actions


Ongoing Needs

Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range

Increase Jobs & Housing Downtown

Maintenance By the CityManagement Food By Local EntityCenter

• Job training• Support for local agriculture• Strengthens cultural identity• Changes character of Market

Street

Food and Beverage Innovation Center at Ford building site. New residential units located on upper stories.

• Education for food related industry

• Support for local agriculture

• Workspace for start-up food related / agriculture businesses

• Craft beverage testing

ResidentialFood Center

Parking

BuildingRemediationAcquisition Soft Costs

Acquire Property, parcel adjustmentRetain DeveloperApplication to CFA for DRI FundsRegulatory Approvals

Total CostDRI Public FundsAdditional Public FundsProject PartnersEst Financial Leverage

40 Units Multi-Use Space

Across Street

?430K150K

?

15M2.5M

???


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Preliminary Draft: Action PlanB. EXPAND: Food & Beverage Innovation Center

Floor 1

Floor 2

Floor 3-5


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B. EXPAND: Parking Structure: Green ScreenProject Description

Project Benefits

Local Actions


Ongoing Needs Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range

Improve Public Space

Maintenance Limited, BY City

• Relatively low cost• Low construction period

duration• Improves user friendliness of

central retail facility• Increases consumer spending

on Main Street• Supports jobs on Main Street

Remove existing metal railings and screens on parking structure and re-clad with metal mesh. Remove CMU at portions of existing stair towers and insert fenestration. Cost includes long-term maintenance of 750K

Long-term Parking RepairsReplace Exterior with Green Screen: Metal mesh, plantingsParking 480sp

Existing Screen RemovalGreen ScreenStair towerLong-term repairsSoft Cost

Application to CFA for DRIRegulatory Approvals

Total estPublic FundsProject Partners

100K400-550K100-200K

750K200K

1.4 -1.7 M1.4 -1.7M

?


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B. EXPAND: Garage Re-cladding with BrickProject Description

Project Benefits

Local Actions



DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range

Improve Public Space

Maintenance Limited, BY City

• Improves user friendliness of central retail facility

• Increases consumer spending on Main Street

• Supports jobs on Main Street• Provides material palette

consistent with historic Main Street

Remove existing metal railings and screens on parking structure and re-clad with metal framing system and brick facing. Remove CMU at portions of existing stair towers, insert fenestration, clad with brick, provide new roof. Cost includes long-term maintenance of 750K.

Long-term Parking RepairsReplace Exterior with Brick veneer cladding Brick piers and spandrelsParking 480sp

Existing Screen RemovalBrick CladdingStair towerLong-term repairsSoft Cost

Application to CFA for DRIRegulatory approvals

Total estPublic FundsProject Partners

100K800K-1.2M

200K750K200K

1.9 -2.5 M1.9 -2.5M

?


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B. EXPAND: Parking structure: Partial Demolition & New ResidentialProject Description

Project Benefits

Local Actions

Time Frame 2-5 years Ongoing Needs

Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range



• Leverages some private investment


on Main Street• Increases Tax base• Supported by residential market

demand study

New Mixed-use residential and retail building on Chestnut Street at existing parking structure. Four stories of residential and one level of commercial space.

• Requires demolition of existing structural bays of parking structure.

• Single loaded corridor apartment configuration

• Loss of approximately 100 public spaces.

• Segregating of approximately 40-50 spaces for dedicated residential use.

• Total public spaces remaining 330sp.

• Constrains parking structure natural ventilation code requirement.

New BuildingGarage DemolitionSingle Loaded Corr PremiumLong-term RepairsSoft Costs Garage & Building

Residential

RetailLong-term Garage Repairs

Retain DeveloperApplication to CFA for DRI fundsRegulatory approvals

TotalPublic FundsProject PartnersEst Financial Leverage

5-6M1-1.25M

250K-750K

750K1M

22-24 Units25,000sf

3-6,000sf

8-9.75 M3-4M4-5M

1 to 1

New Multifamily or Mixed-use

Demolish End Bay


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B. EXPAND: Parking Structure Retail RenovationProject Description

Project Benefits


Ongoing Needs

Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range

Increase Downtown RetailDemolish south west portion of second level of parking deck to allow for new retail. New weather proof structure building to be installed with-in garage to house new retail.

• Existing garage floor heights too low by conventional retail standards.

• Garage structure not weatherproof so new retail must have its own independent roof.

• Constrains parking structure natural ventilation code requirement.


• Improves visual appearance of Chestnut Street.

• Provides potential commercial space.

Retail 4,000-8,000sfLong Term Garage Repairs

DemolitionNew StructureLong-term Garage Repairs

Soft Cost

Retain DeveloperApplication to CFARegulatory Approvals

TotalPublic FundsProject Partners

200K-500K600K-1M

750K

300K

1.8 -2.5 M1.8 -2.5 M

?


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B. EXPAND: Parking structure: Complete demolition & new mixed-useProject Description

Project Benefits

Local Actions

Disadvantage


Ongoing Needs

Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range


Potential Temporary Job Loss on Main St from Temporary Loss of Parking


• Leverages some private investment

• Provides new transit hub• Increases tax base• Supported by residential market

demand study

Replacement of entire existing park-ing structure with new mixed-use development complex. Uses include new residential, commercial spaces, transit hub, private parking, public parking.

• Four to five story building with single-loaded corridor apartment configuration.

• Four story garage includes 140 dedicated residential spaces and 240 commercial spaces.

• Transit hub access to Market Street. Requires noise and air separation from residential.

• Temporary loss of 480 public parking spaces or 50% of the total public parking supply for Main Street.

ResidentialRetailParkingTransit Hub

Site DemoMixed Use BuildingTransit HubParking StructureSoft Cost

Secure additional public fundsRetain DeveloperApplication to CFA for DRI FundsRegulatory Approvals

Total CostPublic FundsProject PartnersEstimated Financial Leverage

45-55 Units (55,000sf)12-18,000sf

240 Public, 140 Private20,000sf

1M11.2-13M

2-3M8-10M

2.5-3.5M

24.5 - 31M 16 -19M

?1 -1.5


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Preliminary Draft: Action PlanB. EXPAND: Parking structure: Complete demolition & new mixed-use

Market

Stree

tChestnut Street


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C. CONNECT: Town Square Passage

Town Square Passage is Closed Off

Project Description

Project Benefits

Local Actions


Ongoing Needs

Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range

Establish a Cohesive Downtown

Maintenance Limited, By City

• Addresses lack of active use of Town Square

• Provides access to public parking & transit hub

• Provides much needed access to Market Street

• Provides improved access to Foothills Theater


Re-opening of passage at Town Square to allow pedestrian access from Town Square to multiple Downtown destinations.

• Provide fence along Clarion Hotel

• Improve landscape and signage• Improve lighting

Public Space 2,000sf Fencing and Landscape

Fencing & Lighting

Public FundsProject Partners

Coordinate with Clarion Hotel

Application to CFA for DRI FundsRegulatory Approvals

85K

85K?


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C. CONNECT: Public Walkway Town Square to Market StreetProject Description

Project Benefits


Ongoing Needs

Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range

Establish a Cohesive Downtown

Maintenance Limited, By City

• Addresses lack of active use of Town Square

• Provides access to public parking & transit hub

• Provides much needed access to Market Street

• Provides improved access to Foothills Theater


Establish a pedestrian walkway on unused City-owned property between Water Street and Market Street.

• Proposed boardwalk construction with Trex or Ipe wood for low maintenance.

• Proposed lighting and potted plants along walkway.

Public Space 4,000sf Boardwalk Lighting Signage

Boardwalk Ipe or Trex Lighting

Application to CFA for DRI FundsRegulatory Approvals

TotalPublic FundsProject Partners

300-400K50-75K

350 - 500K35-500K

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C. CONNECT: Low Cost Street and Sidewalk Retrofit

12th Avenue West at 135th, NY

Project Description

Project Benefits

Local Actions


Ongoing Needs

Responsible Party ?

DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range

Improve Pedestrian capacity of Market Street

Maintenance BY City

• Increases pedestrian connectivity along Market Street

• Traffic calming• Low cost and short-term

implementation• Changes character of Market

Street

Phase 1 low-cost pedestrian improvements along Market Street.

• Reduce lane widths using painted materials and aggregate

• Add bulb outs at street corners to reduce pedestrian crossing distances

• Increase number of crosswalks• Establish high visibility

crosswalks• Provide potted plants if

maintenance plan is established

Painted Intersections

New Bulb-outs paintedCrosswalks

Soft Cost

Coordination with Transportation Dept.Retain consultantApplication to CFA for DRI FundsRegulatory approvals


60-120K60-100K

50-100K

6-7 Cross-ing Areas

250-320K250-320K

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Preliminary Draft: Action PlanC. CONNECT: Market Street Complete Street, Phase 1

Intersection improvements (under review)

Section A-A

A

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Preliminary Draft: Action PlanC. CONNECT: Street Retrofit: Sustainable Stormwater

• Bio Filters & Rain Gardens capture contaminated stormwater

• Filter contaminants from water• Recharge aquifer with clean water• Deflect pollutants from Susquehanna

River


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Preliminary Draft: Action PlanC. CONNECT: Public Space Improvements


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C. CONNECT: Art & Culture SupportProject Description

Project Benefits

Local Actions



DRI Strategy

Project Detail

Est Budget Range

Strengthen Downtown Businesses

• Maintains authenticity• Attracts tourism• Provides jobs

Support for local arts

• Provide art commissions• Provide art space• Connect artists with local

businesses

Support for Arts Programs Art Commissions Art Space

Multiple Programs

Application to CFA for DRI Fundss


150K

150K150K

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THEATER

1- An appropriate shell for acoustics

2- Full set of percussion equipment for symphonies/piano

3- Recording booth

4-Curtains need to be able to open all the way

5- Additional or full fly space for main stage productions (requires raising the roof over the stage or lowering the height of the proscenium opening)

6- Dedicated space for full dressing rooms, make-up rooms & locations for costume storage during productions

7- Orchestra pit or dedicated area for musicians and orchestra chairs

8- Better lighting & in-house sound system

Theater

C. CONNECT: Foothills Theater Renovation

• Accommodates tourism• Accommodates regional

cultural needs• Venue for public events

Renovations 60K-150K Public Funds 60K-150K

YMCA partial use New recreational facility and renovation

• Coordinate uses with Colleges• Coordinate with hotels for

Conference uses• Limited Renovations:

Catering, A/V

Option 1: Enhanced Management

• Provides indoor recreation• Expansion space for at capacity

YMCA

Renovations 300K-2M Public Funds ?

Renovations 150-500K Public Funds 150-500K

Option 3: Enhanced Theater Option 2: Change of Use Option 1: Enhanced Management

Est Budget Est Budget Est Budget

Project Benefits Project Benefits

Documents

Oneonta Downtown - Government of New York€¦ · City. • Allows Main Street to relinquish bus terminal. • Allows all three transit companies to share passenger waiting areas