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International Blvd. TOD PlanPlan OverviewPlan Overview
February 20111
What is Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
Mixed-use projects centered around a transit resource thataround a transit resource, that creates areas that are:- Sustainable/green
W lk bl / t / i fill- Walkable / compact / infill- Mixed use where feasible- Diverse (income, age, family size)
H lth- Healthy
Considers:- Population growth- Population growth- Demographics- Global warming - Water supplyWater supply- Health services- Transportation Infrastructure
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Project Purpose
Identify a long-term visiony g
Examine opportunities for developing TOD Projects along International Boulevardg
Lay the foundation for implementing TOD Projects at appropriate locationspp p
Identify a variety of flexible & far-reaching actions to implement the TOD Planp- Private investment- Public funds over time
C it b d i ti- Community-based organizations
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Planning Team
City of Oakland (project lead)
CalTrans
TransForm & Oakland Community Organizationsy g
Consultant Team- Raimi + Associates (project management; land use; health)(p j g ; ; )
- Sargent Town Planning (urban design)
- Conley Consulting Group (market, economic and housing)
- Nelson\Nygaard (transit)
- Dowling (traffic modeling)
Community Advisory Committee
Technical Advisory Committee4
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Outreach &Participation
5 Community Advisory Committee (CAC) M ti(CAC) Meetings
Community Workshops- Workshop #1: September 2010
- Workshop #2: October 2010
- Workshop #3: January 2011- Workshop #3: January 2011
5 Focus Group meetings
SStakeholder interviews and discussions
Outreach to community groupsOutreach to community groups
Meetings with public agencies6
Key Issues
Crime & prostitutionCrime & prostitution
Unattractive & dirty streets and sidewalks
Run down & abandoned buildings
Lack of grocery stores, retail & banksLack of grocery stores, retail & banks
Traffic congestion
Pedestrian safetyPedestrian safety
Need for a diversity of quality & affordable housingg
Lack of jobs & economic opportunity
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Community Assets
Diverse ethnicitiesDiverse ethnicities
Strong social-service organization presence
Affordable housing
Rich historyRich history
Engaged & active citizenry
Close to frequent transit service
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Vision
“O ti d b ildi th f l“Over time, and building on the successful
implementation of AC Transit’s proposed Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT) system, International Boulevard will
b t f d f f tt i lbe transformed from a forgotten regional
thoroughfare with significant crime issues into a
beautiful, attractive “main street” for the adjacent
neighborhoods ”neighborhoods….”
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Guiding Principles
1. Focused TOD as A Catalyst for Positive ChChange
2. A Safe and Healthy Community
3 Buildings That Support Transit and the3. Buildings That Support Transit and the Public Realm
4. Transportation Choices
5. Beautiful, Attractive Streets
6. Foster Jobs and Economic Development
7. Support the Neighborhoods’ Need for Goods and Services
8 A Citizenry That is Engaged in Its Future8. A Citizenry That is Engaged in Its Future
9. A Celebration of Ethnicity and Culture
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Sit #1 22nd d I t ti lSite #1 – 22nd and International11
Sit #1 22nd d I t ti lSite #1 – 22nd and International12
Sit #1 22nd d I t ti lSite #1 – 22nd and International13
Sit #1 22nd d I t ti lSite #1 – 22nd and International14
Sit #1 22nd d I t ti lSite #1 – 22nd and International15
Sit #2 57th d I t ti lSite #2 – 57th and International16
Sit #2 57th d I t ti lSite #2 – 57th and International17
Sit #2 57th d I t ti lSite #2 – 57th and International18
Sit #2 57th d I t ti lSite #2 – 57th and International19
Sit #3 81st d I t ti lSite #3 – 81st and International20
Sit #3 81st d I t ti lSite #3 – 81st and International21
Sit #3 81st d I t ti lSite #3 – 81st and International22
Sit #3 81st d I t ti lSite #3 – 81st and International23
Sit #3 81st d I t ti lSite #3 – 81st and International24
Sit #4 104th d I t ti lSite #4 – 104th and International25
Sit #4 104th d I t ti lSite #4 – 104th and International26
Sit #4 104th d I t ti lSite #4 – 104th and International27
Sit #4 104th d I t ti lSite #4 – 104th and International28
Plan Structure
Introduction
Existing conditions
History of the processHistory of the process
Vision and guiding principles
Sub area plansSub-area plans
Design guidance
Implementation recommendationsImplementation recommendations
Implementing the vision
D t il d t t ti d tiDetailed transportation recommendations
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Sub-Area Plans
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5 Sub-Area Plans
Existing Conditions – More detailed & sub-area specific.
Key Issues – Lists key issues identified by the community.
Vision – A forward-looking statement.Vision A forward looking statement.
Sub-Area Recommendations – Stakeholder- and community-identified strategies to help achieve the sub-y g parea vision
Community Priorities – Lists of the land uses and physical improvements most desired by the community for the sub-area.
TOD C t l t A E h b ’ TOD t l tTOD Catalyst Areas – Each sub-area’s TOD catalyst areas where resources should be focused
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San Antonio (14th to 23rd)
Vision: “the San Antonio Sub-area will be transformed into i hb h d i t d i d id th t b ilda neighborhood-oriented mixed use corridor that builds on
the diverse ethnicities in the San Antonio neighborhoods.”
Priorities- Affordable housing- Family housingFamily housing- Senior housing- Full-service bank or credit union
S- Small-scale supermarket- Add resources to address prostitution- Add street lightingg g- Increase police presence
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Fruitvale (23rd to 51st)
Vision: “the thriving commercial corridor on International B l d b t f i t l F it l ABoulevard between from approximately Fruitvale Avenue to 38th Avenue and the nationally-renowned Fruitvale Transit Village – Fruitvale will once again become the g g“second downtown” of the City of Oakland.”
Priorities- Entertainment uses- Art galleries and cultural spaces
Ad lt d ti d/ j b l t t- Adult education and/or job-placement center- Affordable housing- Senior housing- Take steps to address prostitution- Increase the police presence in Fruitvale
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Hegenberger (69th to 86th)
Vision: “The Hegenberger Sub-area will continue to evolve f il i t d id t i i i i las a family-oriented corridor containing various social
services, and will be supported by neighborhood-serving retail.”
Priorities- Grocery storey- Bank- Neighborhood-serving retail and services- Senior centerSenior center- Add parks and open spaces- Add a recreation center/gymnasium
Add t dd tit ti- Add resources to address prostitution- Address truck traffic- Improve pedestrian crossings
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Havenscourt-Lockwood (51st to 69th)
Vision: “Over time, the Havenscourt-Lockwood Sub-area ill b t f d i t b tif l d t i i t dwill be transformed into a beautiful, pedestrian-oriented
corridor with a diversity of uses. The focal point of activity will be around the TOD Catalyst Area between 51st and y57th Avenues.”
Priorities- Supermarket- Adult education or job-placement center
E l t- Employment uses- Bank- Art galleries and cultural spaces- Limit liquor stores- Add street lighting
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Elmhurst (86th to Durant)
Vision: “enhance the Sub-area as a small-scale retail street th t it li it l ti D t S iththat capitalizes on its location near Durant Square, with a focus on development in the TOD Catalyst Area between 94th and 104th Avenues.”
Priorities- Grocery storeGrocery store- Bank- Arts and entertainment uses
N i hb h d i t il d i- Neighborhood-serving retail and services- Regular street and sidewalk cleaning- Increase code enforcement activities- Add pedestrian amenities- Improve pedestrian crossings
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TOD Catalyst Areas
Smaller areas within sub-areasSmaller areas within sub areas
Focus of initial resources
Improvements will spread outwards from these areas along the rest of the corridor
8 catalyst areas identified along corridor
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TOD CatalystTOD Catalyst Areas
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Implementation Recommendations
Focus resources in TOD Catalyst Areas (#1)
Address criminal activity (#2)
Improve the physical appearance of the corridor (#3)
Improve the pedestrian environment (#4)
Build partnerships and work with the community (#11)
Enhance job access and training (#12)
Recruit and promote new uses (#13)
Celebrate arts, ethnicity and culture (#15)
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Implementation Recommendations
Create clear TOD standards and guidelines (#5)
Streamline the environmental review process (#6)
Improve transit facilities (#7)
Improve the bicycle network (#8)
Create a comprehensive approach to parking (#9)
Manage motor vehicle traffic (#10)
Increase the availability of and access to healthy foods (#14)foods (#14)
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Why Implement this Plan?
Invest in Oakland’s neighborhoods
Restore International Boulevard to the way it was
Reduce crime through beautification
Increase private investment opportunities
Beautify the area to push aside a lot of the current issues and increase civic prideincrease civic pride
Increase transportation choices
More recreational opportunitiesMore recreational opportunities
Improve health and physical activity
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Top Priorities
1. Continue the IBCAC and IBTAC- Continued meetings and discussion
- Refinement of the priority actions
2. Undertake stabilization efforts focused on crime, prostitution and liquor stores
3. Implement the BRT and/or streetscape improvement efforts
4 Target funding programs to the TOD Catalyst Areas4. Target funding programs to the TOD Catalyst Areas
5. Codify the vision and recommendations in the TOD Plan
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for additional information
Elois A. Thornton - 510-238-6284Ulla Britt Jonsson 510 238 3322Ulla-Britt Jonsson - 510-238-3322
Holly Pearson - 510-238-3079
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TOD Catalyst Areas
Smaller areas within sub-areasSmaller areas within sub areas
Focus of initial resources
Improvements will spread outwards from these areas along the rest of the corridor
8 catalyst areas identified along corridor
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New TOD Location Criteria
Transit-availability and proximityTransit availability and proximity
Major crossroads and/or connectivity to adjacent areas
Vacant and underutilized parcels
Larger parcels and/or parcels under common ownership
Close to existing community resources
Attaching to e isting/so nd rban fabricAttaching to existing/sound urban fabric
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Major CrossMajor Cross Streets
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ProposedProposed TOD
L tiLocations
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San Antonio (14th to 23rd)
Vision: “the San Antonio Sub-area will be transformed into i hb h d i t d i d id th t b ilda neighborhood-oriented mixed use corridor that builds on
the diverse ethnicities in the San Antonio neighborhoods.”
Priorities- Affordable housing- Family housingFamily housing- Senior housing- Full-service bank or credit union
S- Small-scale supermarket- Add resources to address prostitution- Add street lightingg g- Increase police presence
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San Antonio TOD Catalyst Area #1
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Insert site plan
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San Antonio/Fruitvale TOD Catalyst Area #2TOD Catalyst Area #2
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Insert site plan
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Fruitvale (23rd to 51st)
Vision: “the thriving commercial corridor on International B l d b t f i t l F it l ABoulevard between from approximately Fruitvale Avenue to 38th Avenue and the nationally-renowned Fruitvale Transit Village – Fruitvale will once again become the g g“second downtown” of the City of Oakland.”
Priorities- Entertainment uses- Art galleries and cultural spaces
Ad lt d ti d/ j b l t t- Adult education and/or job-placement center- Affordable housing- Senior housing- Take steps to address prostitution- Increase the police presence in Fruitvale
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Fruitvale TOD Catalyst Area #3
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Insert site plan
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Fruitvale TOD Catalyst Area #4
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Insert site plan
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Havenscourt-Lockwood (51st to 69th)
Vision: “Over time, the Havenscourt-Lockwood Sub-area ill b t f d i t b tif l d t i i t dwill be transformed into a beautiful, pedestrian-oriented
corridor with a diversity of uses. The focal point of activity will be around the TOD Catalyst Area between 51st and y57th Avenues.”
Priorities- Supermarket- Adult education or job-placement center
E l t- Employment uses- Bank- Art galleries and cultural spaces- Limit liquor stores- Add street lighting
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Havenscourt / LockwoodTOD Catalyst Area #5TOD Catalyst Area #5
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Insert site plan
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Hegenberger (69th to 86th)
Vision: “The Hegenberger Sub-area will continue to evolve f il i t d id t i i i i las a family-oriented corridor containing various social
services, and will be supported by neighborhood-serving retail.”
Priorities- Grocery storey- Bank- Neighborhood-serving retail and services- Senior centerSenior center- Add parks and open spaces- Add a recreation center/gymnasium
Add t dd tit ti- Add resources to address prostitution- Address truck traffic- Improve pedestrian crossings
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Hegenberger TOD Catalyst Area #6
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Insert site plan
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Hegenberger TOD Catalyst Area #8
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Insert site plan
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Elmhurst (86th to Durant)
Vision: “enhance the Sub-area as a small-scale retail street th t it li it l ti D t S iththat capitalizes on its location near Durant Square, with a focus on development in the TOD Catalyst Area between 94th and 104th Avenues.”
Priorities- Grocery storeGrocery store- Bank- Arts and entertainment uses
N i hb h d i t il d i- Neighborhood-serving retail and services- Regular street and sidewalk cleaning- Increase code enforcement activities- Add pedestrian amenities- Improve pedestrian crossings
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Elmhurst TOD Catalyst Area #9
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Insert site plan
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Insert site plan
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Focus Resources in TOD Areas (#1)
Create TOD Catalyst Area policyCreate TOD Catalyst Area policy
Expand funding for Redevelopment Programs and focus in CatalystPrograms and focus in Catalyst Areas
Target affordable housing fundsTarget affordable housing funds
Acquire vacant properties
Identify contaminated sites and pursue funding for remediation
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Address Criminal Activity (#2)
Increase development to create “eyesIncrease development to create eyes on the street”
Implement a CPTED program alongImplement a CPTED program along International Boulevard
Increase street lighting to improveIncrease street lighting to improve public safety
Create Hotel 24 hour stay ordinanceCreate Hotel 24-hour stay ordinance
Add resources to address prostitution & th i i l ti iti& other criminal activities
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Improve the Physical Appearance (#3)
Build the BRT or other transitBuild the BRT or other transit
Expand the façade improvement program
Make streetscape improvements in TODMake streetscape improvements in TOD Catalyst Areas
Expand graffiti abatement p g
Clean streets and sidewalks regularly
Create a “Clean Community”Create a Clean Community Education Program
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Improve the Ped. Environment (#4)
Prepare sidewalk width guidelinesPrepare sidewalk width guidelines
Enhance pedestrian crossings
Study & improve traffic signalization for pedestrian activity
Improve wheelchair ramps
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Build Partnerships (#11)
On-going Community Advisory Committee to monitorOn going Community Advisory Committee to monitor TOD Plan implementation
Coordination with other community associationsCoordination with other community associations, organizations & agencies to facilitate TOD Plan implementation
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Enhance Job Access / Training (#12)
Local-hire ordinanceLocal hire ordinance
Employment opportunities
Job placement/vocational training center
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Recruit and Promote New Uses (#13)
Pursue banks for InternationalPursue banks for International Boulevard
Pursue grocery stores for areas g yalong or near International Boulevard
Create an affordable retail program
Prepare a Medical Clinic Feasibility Study
Prepare a Vacant Retail Study
Increase and improve parks andIncrease and improve parks and green spaces
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Celebrate Ethnicity, Arts, Culture (#15)
Create an International Blvd publicCreate an International Blvd public art advisory committee and program
Establish an Arts and CulturalEstablish an Arts and Cultural Center
Market the artist community alongMarket the artist community along and near International Boulevard
Create a “History of InternationalCreate a History of International Boulevard” Project
H t A l I t ti lHost an Annual International Boulevard Community-Wide Event
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Key Design Guidance
Provide transit-supportive residential d iti d i fdensities and a mix of uses
Design buildings to provide “eyes on the street”street
Locate buildings at or near the sidewalk with active ground-floor uses
Focus retail and services within walking distance of TOD Catalyst Areas
Design buildings to be good neighbors
Improve the visual character and pedestrian q alit of b ildingsquality of buildings
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