#76 good urbanism – fronting the public right of way - bohn
Upload: project-for-public-spaces-national-center-for-biking-and-walking
Post on 17-May-2015
279 views
TRANSCRIPT
Good Urbanism:
Fronting the Public Right of Way
Presenters:
Dr. Suja Lowenthal, Vice Mayor, City of Long Beach
Michael Bohn, Principal, Studio One Eleven
Stephanie Reich, Senior Urban Designer, City of Glendale
Thursday, Sept. 13 Breakout Period 7, Plan + Connect
Good Urbanism:
Fronting the Public Right of Way
Dr. Suja Lowenthal, Vice Mayor
City of Long Beach
Downtown
Long Beach:
A multi-modal
community
Dr. Suja Lowenthal
Councilmember
City of Long Beach
Pro Walk Pro Bike
Pro Place
“Good urbanism
and our Downtown
Plan”
Downtown’s Planning District - 30
• Process lacked predictability
• Too many amendments
• Expensive delays discouraged
quality developers
• Low standards for design, building
materials & street level activity
Downtown Visioning
A highly social “visioning process” that began in 2006
with the volunteer efforts of a Visioning Committee
and input received through public workshops.
This initial process resulted in a message that
combined words and imagery to convey what the
future might look like. This visioning provided a
necessary foundation for the Downtown Plan
Downtown Visioning Statement and Principles
Long Beach is a waterfront metropolis with a feel for the past and anticipation for
the future. We are a model of international living and distinguish ourselves through
a unique vision: progressive, diverse, cultured. Fueled by a vibrant city center, Long
Beach is a place where residents are proud to live, work, and play.
We promote development of a distinctive downtown skyline, providing a vibrant,
compact city core attracting cosmopolitan and creative people.
We encourage an infrastructure to accommodate a future that is less dependent
on fossil fuels and more focused on walking, bicycling, and public transportation.
We endorse bold architecture, planning, and construction that utilize green
building technology and incorporate sustainable energy. We demand quality in
building practices in order to ultimately create historical masterpieces.
We value our buildings of historic merit and seek to preserve or restore them
through adaptive reuse.
We include the best aspects of an innovative global city: dynamic architecture,
light filled public spaces, active recreation, celebration of our unique culture and
respect for the natural environment.
4th and Linden
Gallery 421
The Promenade
Bikestation & Transit Mall
After
Before
Separated Bikeways
After
Before
Separated Bikeways
Before
After
Parklets
Downtown Plan
Increased standards
Streamlined approval process
Incentives for quality developments
“Fueled by a vibrant city center, Long Beach is a
place where residents are proud to live, work, and
play.”
CITY OF LONG BEACH
Dr. Suja Lowenthal, Councilmember
Good Urbanism:
Fronting the Public Right of Way
Michael Bohn, AIA, Principal
Studio One Eleven
Long Beach Visioning Process
November 20, 2006 – Kick Off Introductions and expectations
December 4, 2006 – Orientation Review of existing plans Boundary definition
Long Beach Visioning Process
January 19, 2007 – All-Day Retreat Discussion of big ideas Comparison to other cities Key issues and goals for downtown noted:
o Identity, linkages, density, land use, etc.
Downtown Comparative Studies
Existing Building Studies
Proposed Building Studies
Long Beach Visioning Process
February 5, 2007 – Ideas Testing Ideas from retreat tested in preliminary
diagrams Vision Statement subcommittee formed,
meets independently
Long Beach Visioning Process
March 5, 2007 – Draft Vision Statement Draft vision statement discussed 3D model showing potential height
scenario discussed
“Long Beach is a waterfront metropolis with a feel for the past and an eye for the future. We are a model of international living: progressive, innovative, diverse, cultured, and proud of its heritage. Fueled by a vibrant city center, Long Beach is a place where residents are proud to live, work, and play. We embark on a brave mission to distinguish ourselves by creating a unique vision that leads us forward….”
Long Beach Visioning
Process
March 19, 2007 - Moving Forward Discuss and finalize vision
statement Discuss presentation of ideas to
community
Principle Guidelines
Long Beach Visioning Process
Meetings April 16, 2007 – prepare for
next meeting and community workshop, assign roles
Areas of Increased Intensity
Neighborhood and Open Space Analysis
Community Workshop
City of Long Beach Downtown Plan
Good Urbanism:
Fronting the Public Right of Way
Stephanie Reich, Senior Urban Designer
City of Glendale
Good Urbanism:
Fronting the Public Right of Way
Questions?