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‘Thinking beyond Transit’
TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT IN
SPRINGFIELD
What is TOD?
Comes from the basic observation that people who
depend upon public transit systems (bus or rail) like
to live near transit stops as well as work and shop
in the area in which they live.
Transit Oriented Development typically consists of:
-- Mixed-use development, including higher-density
housing and commercial uses, with a high quality of
design;
-- Development within reasonable walking distance
(5 minutes or ¼ mile) of a transit stop;
-- A safe, attractive and ‘walkable’ environment with
memorable streets, squares and plazas;
-- Maximum – rather than minimum – parking
requirements, putting a premium on walking and
biking;
-- Fast, frequent and reliable transit service.
Purpose of the Project
Demonstrate TOD concepts in a real setting.Identify urban design and development challenges that might arise.Identify any design concepts that could be used in other places.
Project Assumptions
3rd street
10
th
street
n
n
Adams street
Focus on the proposed SMTD site for multi-
modal center
Passenger rail is component of the center
Development area is within ¼ mile radius of
transit center (or about a five minute walk from
center to edge)
Considered eight blocks, approx. 25 acres, as the
primary redevelopment site
Three rail tracks, yet allow expansion of rail
tracks if more are needed
Availability of existing property for
redevelopment, except for public property
Accommodation of some existing uses on site in
the new development (potential property
transfers)
Adoption of Complete Street Policy concepts
Availability of funds for the project: Money is
not a barrier, but the plan should be financially
realistic (base comparison: Lincoln Square and
City Centre projects)
Adams street
10
th
street
19
th
street
Site Considerations
SMTD
RAILWAY
TERMINAL
HOUSING
MIXED USE
GENESIS (SHA)
PRAIRIE CENTER
10TH STREET RAIL CORRIDOR
DOWNTOWN (WEST)
EAST SPRINGFIELD
Combining eight Blocks into three clusters - Multimodal Center, Mixed Use & Housing. Based
on the existing road network and in relation to the surrounding uses, with adequate
provision of parking.
Bus terminal on west side and railway terminal to be on east side of Multimodal Center
Future extension of Prairie Capital Convention Center to meet conference and meeting room
needs
Connection of Multimodal Centre to the Capitol Avenue streetscape project
Enhancing preservation and accessibility of historic Lincoln Depot
Connection to the housing development (Genesis) by SHA (Springfield Housing Authority)
Create visual linkages to break down perceived perceptual barriers: east-to-west, north-to-
south
LINCOLN DEPOT
Design Concepts
Physical Elements like
Benches, lamp posts, flower
pots,
Trees and pathways provide
Welcoming and comfortable
Feeling to people.
Vistas create
Visual connections and
Pedestrian circulation pattern.
Art objects like
Sculptures and Fountains
can be placed at Visual points
Sit out cafes and restaurants create
link between surrounding retail and
activities in the public plaza.
It also creates night time activities.
Shaded bus stops with schedule
boards, lamp posts, trees and
flower pots create Safer
environment
Design Concepts
Architectural Style: Richardson Romanesque Style
Following the Architectural Style of Union Station, Springfield (1896)
A style of Romanesque Revival Architecture,
named after Architect Henry Hobson Richardson
Reflects the Historical Image of the City
Creates the Unique Identity for the City
Design Concepts
Complete Street
Streetscape includes walkway, street furniture,
buffer landscape, parking and bike lanes
Design Concepts
An Illustrative Design: Master Plan
SMTD
BUS TERMINAL
RAILWAY
TERMINAL
HOUSING
MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT
PRAIRIE
CENTER
GENESIS
LINCOLN
DEPOT
CAPITOL AVENUE
MULTI-MODAL
CENTER
SMTD
BUS TERMINAL
RAILWAY
TERMINAL
Bus RouteSMTD BUS TERMINAL
SM
TD
B
us Stops
SM
TD
B
us StopsG
reyhound Bus Stops
Structured
Car Parking
Railway Terminal
Taxi,
Pick Up /
Drop Off
Structured
Car Parking
Bus Terminal,
County Complex
Bus Stops: 30 SMTD
5 Greyhound
Bike
Racks
Separate Routes for
Bus, Car, Taxi, Bike
Transportation :
Bus Entry/Exit on two
sides to prevent Bottle
neck condition
Multi – Modal Center Plan
Bird’s Eye View
SMTD Bus Terminal
HORACE MANN
PRAIRIE CENTER
COUNTY
COMPLEX
WEST
EASTEast
West
Sangamon
county Complex
Prairie center
SMTD Bus Stops
Transportation
Safer Bus Stop Environment
Taxi, Pick up / Drop off
Transportation
SMTD BUS TERMINAL
Bus Stops: 30 SMTD
5 Greyhound
Separate Routes for
Bus, Car, Taxi, Bike
Safe Pedestrian
Walkway Connections
Transportation :
Bus Entry/Exit on
two sides to prevent
Bottle neck
condition
Pedestrian Environment :
Safe Seating with
landscape elements
Multi – Modal Center Plan
Safe Pedestrian Walkways
Pedestrian Environment
Shaded Walkways with Seating
SMTD BUS TERMINAL
Bus Stops: 30 SMTD
5 Greyhound
Separate Routes for
Bus, Car, Taxi, Bike
Safe Pedestrian
Walkway Connections
Prairie Center Extension :
Center
Extension
Horace
Mann
Transportation :
Bus Entry/Exit on two
sides to prevent Bottle
neck condition
Pedestrian Environment :
Safe Seating with
landscape elements
Advantage of
connection with
Transit Centre
Multi – Modal Center Plan
Rental Car Office /
Tourist Office/
Business Clubs
Prairie Center Extension Building
Prairie Center Extension
Sky Bridge Connection9th street
SMTD BUS TERMINAL
Bus Stops: 30 SMTD
5 Greyhound
Separate Routes for
Bus, Car, Taxi, Bike
Safe Pedestrian
Walkway Connections
Prairie Center Extension :
Transportation :
Bus Entry/Exit on
two sides to prevent
Bottle neck
condition
Pedestrian Environment :
Safe Seating with
landscape elements
Advantage of
connection with
Transit Centre
Bus Terminal Building :
Ticket Office
Passenger Waiting area
Cafes, Shopping
Driver’s Lounge, Cafes
Police Station
Multi – Modal Center Plan
Bus Terminal
Building
Multi-Modal Center Building – SMTD Bus Terminal:
Looking West-to-East
Built Form
EAST
WEST
Multi-Modal Center Building – Railway Terminal
Looking East-to-West
Built Form
EAST
WEST
