brewerton, ny a community at a crossroads
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Brewerton, New YorkA Community at a Crossroads
David A. Yates4/20/2005Advisory CommitteeG. CurryR. Hawks
Presentation ContentsI. Introduction
II. Goals and Objectives,
III. Opportunities
IV. Analysis
V. Results
Brewerton
NorthWatertown
I-81
Brewerton Then and Now
Brewerton, New York at one time in its history was a thriving village and a weekend retreat for many Syracusans. And over time
• Suburban sprawl and zoning regulations• Businesses have left or closed
• Lost much of its historic architecture• Village housing is in disrepair or altered beyond recognition
As a result of these factors, Brewerton is on the verge of losing its village heritage and identity.
Capstone Question:
How can a deteriorated and economically challenged historic village core become a vital center for existing and future development?
Current map of Brewerton with project boundaries
Oneida River
I-81
Rt. 37
Miller Rd.
Conrail
Bartell Rd.
Rt. 11(Brewerton Rd.)
Goal One: Evaluation and comparison of the three programs compatibility.
•Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor•Main Street Program•Onondaga County Settlement Plan
Mission Matrix
All Three ProgramsHistoric PreservationConservationCommunity DevelopmentDeveloping NeighborhoodsHigh Quality of LifeSelf-DeterminationIncremental Transformation
Two ProgramsPromotes PartnershipsNeighborhoods Diverse in UsePedestrian ScaleDowntown RevitalizationNeighborhood Revitalization
One ProgramRecreationInterpretationTourismClear Identity
Cohesion
Education
Resources
Identity
Neighborhood
Economics
Goals
Six Key Terms• Education• Cohesion• Economics• Identity• Resources• Neighborhood
Missions
All Three Programs• Historic Preservation• Conservation• Community Development• Developing Neighborhoods• High Quality of Life• Self-Determination• Incremental Transformation
Analysis: Missions and Goals•Homegrown initiative through local groups and partnerships for neighborhood/community development or re-vitalization.
•Begin incrementally with smaller projects, while preserving and enhancing existing resources.
•The neighborhood/community is developed at a pedestrian scale, serving their needs with a variety of economic, recreational, educational and living possibilities.
•These neighborhoods/communities create their own identity through the residents who live, work and play within the community.
•The neighborhoods/community’s image is then marketed through the education of its opportunities and benefits, from the residents to visitors and tourists.
Goal Two: To Rediscover the village of Brewerton.
Natural
1. Wildlife
2. Water Features
3. Climate
Natural
1. WildlifeA. Fish: 58 species. Most popularB. Birds:
Bass: largemouth
Bluegills
Bullhead
WalleyeCommon Terns
Mallards
Cormorants
2. Water FeaturesA. Oneida LakeB. Oneida River with NY Canal system
3. ClimateA. SummerB. Fall C. Winter
Opportunities: Natural• Marketing resources can bring visitors into Brewerton• Fishing tournaments throughout the year• Bird watching• Oneida Lake tours with highlights during fall foliage season• Canal day tours
Historic and Cultural
1. Buildings/Structures2. Historic Village Plan3. History4. Cemetery5. Native American Resources
Historic and Cultural
1. Buildings/Structures2. Historic Village Plan3. History4. Cemetery5. Native American Resources
Historic and Cultural 1. Buildings/Structures2. Historic Village Plan3. History4. Cemetery5. Native American Resources
Brief history•1759-Fort Brewerton opens,burns in 1767-68
•1789-Oliver Stevens first settler
•1812-Plank toll road built from Brewerton to Ward of Salina(Syracuse) lasting 67 yrs.
•1835-Oneida Lake Canal Co. finishes canal connecting Oneida Lake to the Erie Canal
•1871-Syracuse Northern opens railroad with stop and drawbridge in Brewerton
•1874-Brewerton incorporated as a village, then many years later the charter is surrendered
Historic and Cultural
1. Buildings/Structures2. Historic Village Plan3. History4. Cemetery5. Native American Resources
Historic and Cultural
1. Buildings/Structures2. Historic Village Plan3. History4. Cemetery5. Native American Resources
The village was called Techiroguen, while the locality was known as Oh-saha-u-ny-tak se-ugh-kah ("where the waters run out of Oneida Lake").
Opportunities: Historical• Village walking tours• Rehabilitation of existing historic structures• Historic district designation• American heritage events• Highlight historical facts and events• Emphasize historical transportation routes: Plank Road, Railroad• Development of a Native American Historical site
Recreation and Tourism
1. Fishing 2. Boating3. Canal4. Brewerton Speedway5. Marinas6. Seasonal7. Waterfront Restaurants
Opportunities: Recreation and Tourism• Fishing Derbies- Year round• Boating races: Motor, Sailing, Personal watercraft• Recreation exhibitions: Water Skiing, Rowing, Kayaks• Opening Day Parade- Brewerton Speedway• Fourth of July Celebration• Boat Parade• In Water Boat Show
Land Use
1. Local Zoning2. Vacant Land3. Vacant Buildings4. Ownership5. Building Condition
Local Zoning
Land Use
Land Use1. Local Zoning2. Vacant Land3. Vacant Buildings4. Ownership5. Building Condition
Image Diagram
Goal Three: To Re-establish the village center through the applicable missions and principles of the three programs in the development of a designed plan.
Traditional Neighborhood Characteristics1. Walkability2. Diversity3. Community4. Economy5. Environmental Health6. Worthy Destinations
Appropriate Guidelines
1. The neighborhood structure2. Nature preservation and celebration, Natural connective corridors3. Mixed-Use, Center Retail-Office, Transit stop?4. Center public space5. Neighborhood street network6. Street widths: 7. Sidewalks:8. Street trees
9. Street lights10. Storefront signage, visible but appealing, with unity11. Building heights: 2- 3 stories in center decreasing towards edge12. Parking: hide lots, increase quality13. Inclusive housing: 14. Apartments over retail15. Architectural consistency for region16. Parks distributed within neighborhood
Base Map
Detail Area Boundary
Pedestrian Scale
Making Connections
Pedestrian Connectors
Pedestrian Friendly
Public Space Opportunities
Connective Streetscape
Goal Four: To develop a list of potential economic support and incentives.
Rehabilitation Opportunities
Infill Opportunities
Let the rediscovering and reestablishing begin
Questions?