FOXBOROUGH PLANNING BOARD
FOXBOROUGH
McCabe Enterprises | PARE Corporation | J Mecca Design | Paul Lukez Architecture, Inc.
May 24, 2012
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN TOWN-WIDE WORKSHOP
PART 1 of 2
Town-wide WorkshopTown wide Workshop
• IntroductionsIntroductions• Master Plan Process• Vision for FoxboroughVision for Foxborough• Open House & Survey Recap• Town wide Economic Development Scenarios• Town-wide Economic Development Scenarios• Discussion• Next Steps• Next Steps
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master plan processmaster plan process
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Why a Master Plan?Why a Master Plan?
PURPOSES BENEFITSPURPOSES
• Establishes a Vision for
BENEFITS• Consistency in decision-
makingI f d d i ithe future of Foxborough
• A guide for how to achieve the community’s
• Informed decisions• Achieve predictability• Wise use of resourcesachieve the community s
Vision
• Policy Foundation for
• Anticipate major capital needs & investments
• Preserve communityPolicy Foundation for Zoning and Land Use Decisions
Preserve community character
• Promote positive economic developmentdevelopment
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VISIONVISIONTown‐Wide Workshop, May 24, 2012 The McCabe Enterprises Team
Open House
FAVORITE PLACES•Natural areas, f t dforest and conservation land•Town CommonTown Common•Library•YMCA•Hiking•Downtown/Town C tCenter
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Open House
POINTS OF IMPROVEMENT•Downtown•TrafficW lk bilit•Walkability
•No Casino•Foxfield PlazaFoxfield Plaza•Sewer•Foxboro Plaza
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Open House
WISH FOR FOXBOROUGH•Improve Downtown•Improve Downtown •No Casino •Sewer •Expanded•Expanded recreational opportunities •Walkability (betterWalkability (better sidewalks, walking areas, walking trails) •Bike Paths and T ilTrails•Restaurant downtown
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The Town of Foxborough is characterized by its rich history small town traditions familyrich history, small town traditions, family-centered neighborhoods and quality schools located at the crossroads of southernlocated at the crossroads of southern Massachusetts. It has many natural resources including beautiful forests, lakes and rivers, a g , ,world-class athletic attraction and a picturesque town center. The Foxborough Master Plan seeks to protect this balance and provide for a dynamic local economy and an environmentally
VISIONsustainable future. This is a draft Vision
Statement that has incorporated some of the feedback from the May 24, 2012 Town‐WideVISION
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24, 2012 Town Wide Workshop.
FOXBOROUGH TODAYTown‐Wide Workshop, May 24, 2012 The McCabe Enterprises Team
RESIDENTS SURVEYRESIDENTS SURVEYTown‐Wide Workshop, May 24, 2012 The McCabe Enterprises Team
Quality of Life in FoxboroughQuality of Life in Foxborough
Poor, 1.5%• 89.1% of residents b li F b h h
Average/Fair, 9.4%
,believe Foxborough has a good or very good quality of life
Very Good, 48 7%
• Residents who have lived in Town for many
48.7%
Good, 40.4%than 20 years have a very slightly lower opinion (87.6%)( )
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Past 2 YearsCh i O ll Q lit f LifChange in Overall Quality of Life
• Long-time residents (20
Declined, 23 3%
g (years +) and new residents (<2 years) believe quality of life
23.3%q y
has declined, 29.1% and 25%, respectively.
• 29 1% of new residentsRemained the same, 59.2%
Improved, 18.5%
29.1% of new residents (< 2 yrs) say life has improved, as do 25.3% of persons who haveof persons who have lived in Town for 11-15 years.
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Most Critical Issues Facing TownMost Critical Issues Facing Town
1 Possible casino1. Possible casino2. Downtown Revitalization3 L l T3. Local Taxes4. Schools5. Sewer Issues
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Role of Business in FoxboroughRole of Business in FoxboroughResidents R
Level of Importance of Business &
Quality of Existing Businesses in Town
Responses Industry in Town as toVery Important &
ImportantVery Good & Good
Employment Opportunities
70.7% 51.2%
Source of Tax Revenue
90.5% 72.4%
Strong CorporateStrong Corporate Citizens
82.2% 75.7%
Sustainable Green 56 9% 28 2%
Businesses56.9% 28.2%
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Most Mentioned Uses P bli I t E ditPublic Improvement Expenditures1. Maintenance of Existing Roads1. Maintenance of Existing Roads2. Downtown Improvements3 Improvements to Schools & School Yards3. Improvements to Schools & School Yards4. Water System Improvements5 Public Safety5. Public Safety5. Maintenance of Existing Parks & Open
SpaceSpace6. Sewer System
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55.6% 36.3% 5.8%Open space & recreation are important assets in Foxboro.important assets in Foxboro.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral or Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
63.9% 20.6% 10.3%Small Town Atmosphere of
Foxboro should be preservedp
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
10.9% 18.0% 33.6% 28.5% 9.0%
Reduce or eliminate services rather than increase property
taxes
Strongly AgreeStrongly Agree
Agree
Neutral or Uncertain
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
35.3% 30.8% 18.8% 11.4% 3.7%
Business expansion and growth should be limited to existing commercial areas
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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BUSINESS SURVEY
Foxborough’s Business ClimateFoxborough s Business Climate
Business EnvironmentChange in Business Environment Over the Past 2 YearsBusiness Environment Over the Past 2 Years
Very Good, 17.0%Poor, 21.3%
Declined, 19.6%
Good, 29.8%Average/Fair,
31 9%
Remained the same, 60 9%
Improved, 19.6%
31.9% 60.9%
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Next 1 to 3 Years B i A ti i tBusinesses Anticipate
Increase DecreaseStay the
Increase DecreaseSame
Employment 48.8% 7.0% 44.2%p y
Building/FacilitySize
20.0% 17.8% 62.2%
Skills of Job 31 1% 13 3% 55 6%
Seekers31.1% 13.3% 55.6%
Skills Required40 9% 4 5% 54 5%
for Your Business40.9% 4.5% 54.5%
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Business Expansion & RelocationBusiness Expansion & RelocationPLAN TO EXPAND ORRELOCATE LOCATION CONSIDERATIONSRELOCATE LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS
Don't
62.5%
60.0%
70.0%
Yes, 28.3%
Don t know, 19.6%
37.5%
45.8%
40.0%
50.0%
12.5%20.0%
30.0%
No, 52.2%5%
0.0%
10.0%
Within Within I‐495 Within Out of StateFoxborough Region Massachusetts
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Important Business FactorsImportant Business Factors
• 1. Highway Access1. Highway Access• 2. Reliable Electrical Services• 3 Energy Costs3. Energy Costs• 4. Water System Capacity• 4 Streamline Permitting• 4. Streamline Permitting• 4. Parking & Traffic Management• 5 Sanitary Sewer Services• 5. Sanitary Sewer Services
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F & T RFOXBOROUGH & THE REGIONTown‐Wide Workshop, May 24, 2012 The McCabe Enterprises Team
Foxborough – Quick SnapshotFoxborough Quick Snapshot
• Population: 16, 865 people in 2010Population: 16, 865 people in 2010 – 3.8% increase from 2000
– Population Over 18 years: 12,785 (75.8%)– Population 65 and over: 2305 (13.7%)– Population 18 and under: 4,080 (24.2%)
H i U it• Housing Units– 5.9% increase from 2000
– 6 895 units in 20106,895 units in 2010– 6,504 occupied housing units
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Population– Foxborough In ContextPopulation Foxborough In ContextPopulation Population 18
years & olderPopulation 65 & Over
Population 18 and Under
Foxborough 16,865 12,785 2,305 4,080
75.8% 13.7% 24.2%
AbuttingTowns (7)
124,024 91,711 14,198 32,313
73.9% 11.4% 26.1%
One Town Away (14)
297,208 219,194 40,667 78,014
73.8% 13.7% 26.2%
Total 438,097 323,690 57,170 78,014
73.9% 13.0% 26.2%
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Foxborough Projected Population Change by Age
1800
Cohorts2010 and 2030
1400
1600
1000
1200
2010 Actual
400
600
800 2030
0
200
00‐04 05‐09 10‐14 15‐19 20‐24 25‐29 30‐34 35‐39 40‐44 45‐49 50‐54 55‐59 60‐64 65‐69 70‐74 75‐79 80‐85 85+
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Foxborough Labor ForceFoxborough Labor Force
Labor Force Employed Unemployed Unemployment Rate
Foxborough 9,428 8,792 636 6.7%
Unemployment
Foxborough 6.7%Foxborough 6.7%
Norfolk County 6.1%
Massachusetts 7.5%
U.S. 8.3%
Source: LAUS: February 2012
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Foxborough AreaB i S t f L E lBusiness Sector of Large Employers
25 2%
30.0%
19.3%
25.2%
20.0%
25.0%
9.6%
5.9% 6.7%
13.3%
5 2%
10.0%
15.0%
2.2% 1.5%
4.4%
0.7% 0.7% 1.5% 0.7%
5.2%
2.2%0.7%
0.0%
5.0%
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Foxborough Business -- 2010S t ith S t ith S t ith
FoxboroughSectors with Greatest # of Establishments
Sectors with Greatest # of Employees
Sectors with Highest Average Weekly Wage
Establishments 602 1 Professional & Arts, Entertainment & Spectator SportsEstablishments 602 1 Professional & Technical Services (87)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (2700)
Spectator Sports ($15,852)
Employment 12,936 2 Construction (82) Performing Arts & Spectator Sports (2,520)
Financial Investments &Related ($4,122)( ) ( )
Avg Weekly Wage
$ 1,296 3 Retail Trade (80) Accommodations & Food Services (1862)
Lessors of Real Estate ($3,966)
4 Accommodations & Profl & Technical Computer Systems Food Service (61) Services ( 1,531) Design ($2276)
5 Wholesale Trade (61) Retail Trade (1171) Software Publishers ($2,189)
6 Other Services (81) Wholesale Trade Profl & Technical 6 ( )(1045) Services ( $1,937)
7 Admin & Waste SUVs (43)
Educational Services(751)
Machinery & Supply Merchant Wholesalers ($1,843)
8 Health Care & Social Assistance (41)
Manufacturing (739) Specialty Trade Contractors ($1,830)
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2011-2012 WinterR l E t t S h tReal Estate SnapshotArea Total SF Availability Vacancy Average
Office Asking Rent
OFFICE MARKET 495 S h $495 South 2.4 – 4.2
million 22.3% ; 40.3% with sublets
15.9%‐‐32.3%
$16.48‐‐$19.88
Metro South 16.6 million 26.9% 21.3% $18.29
INDUSTRIAL MARKETRoute 495 South
27.9 million 17.8% 14.3% $5.44South
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retail locations
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grocery
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regional diagram
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Commercial Areas in FoxboroughCommercial Areas in Foxborough
• 1,332 acres of commercially zoned land, y• Town has 2,943 buildable acres (not wetlands);
• Commercial represents 45% of remaining buildable areap g
• 7 commercial zoning districts• 342 parcels• 242 owners• 5.7 million gross SF of commercial buildings• $1,042,206,000 of assessed valuation
– 22.4% of Overall Valuation in Foxborough
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Commercial AreasCommercial Areas• Route 1 and the EDA
O O S– Potential Build-Out per Zoning: Over 10 million SF– Many Un- and Under-developed Large Parcels
• Chestnut-Green• Chestnut-Green– Potential Build-out per Zoning: 2.1 million SF– Several Vacancies and Under-leased
• Downtown– Potential Build-out per Zoning: 550,000 SF– Vacancies, Under-utilized, Small Parcels
• Foxborough/Foxfield Plazas & Foxborough BlvdPlazas: No vacancies; Blvd: see thru buildings– Plazas: No vacancies; Blvd: see-thru buildings
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Other considerationsOther considerations
• Market conditionsMarket conditions• Sewer and Utility Infrastructure• Size character and accessSize, character and access• Financing• Amenities• Amenities• Quality of the place and attractiveness to
businessbusiness
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1990
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2030
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Four Scenarios for the FutureFour Scenarios for the Future
1. Decentralization1. Decentralization • the current trend and trajectory
2. Small Rural Town3. Growth Nodes4. Route 1 Growth Area
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PROJECT TEAM
Multi-Disciplinary Expertise
Kathleen McCabe, AICP, EDP
Planning, Economic Development,Market Analysis, Downtown Revitalization and FinancingU b D i M i St tJennifer Mecca, AIA Urban Design, Main Streets, Downtown & Town Centers, Master Planning
John Shevlin PE Transportation; Traffic; Parking;John Shevlin, PE,PARE Corporation
Transportation; Traffic; Parking;, GIS Master Planning
Tim Thies, PE Water and Wastewater, GIS, M t Pl i
,PARE Corporation Master Planning
Paul Lukez, AIA, LEED APPaul Lukez Architecture
Suburban Development Visualization and Simulations
McCABE ENTERPRISES
Paul Lukez Architecture Architecture
For Further InformationFor Further Information
• www.FoxboroughMasterPlan.comwww.FoxboroughMasterPlan.com
• www.FoxboroughMA.gov/Planning
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M C b E iMcCabe EnterprisesSpecialists in strategic community planning, Specialists in strategic community planning, economic development and public financing
.Moving Your Vision to Reality –Moving Your Vision to Reality
Your Plan-Do Professionals
Kathleen McCabe, AICP, EDPMcCabe Enterprises12 Primrose, Boston, MA 02131617 [email protected]
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