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Greater Scott’s Addition – Framework PlanJune 11, 2020

Greater Scott’s Addition Priority Growth NodeJune 11, 2020

Richmond 300: A Guide for GrowthCommunity Consultation #3

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Greater Scott’s Addition – Framework PlanJune 11, 2020 2

Agenda and PanelistsI. Process Overview

Maritza Pechin, AICP Richmond 300 Project Manager, AECOM

II. Vision, Core Concepts, and Big MovesMark Olinger Director, Department of Planning and Development Review, City of Richmond

III. Greater Scott’s Addition Framework PlanMark Olinger Ryan Bouma AECOM

IV. Next Steps

After each section, we will pause to answer any questions we received in the Q&A panel

At any point during the Summit, please feel free to enter questions in the Q&A panel

In the interest of time, we may not be able to answer all the questions during the Summit

Other panelists available for Q&A

Kim Gray 2nd District Council Member, City of Richmond

Sharon Ebert Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Planning and Economic Development, City of Richmond

Leonard Sledge Director, Department of Economic Development, City of Richmond

Marianne Pitts and William Palmquist, AICP Richmond 300 Deputy Project Managers, City of Richmond

Ed McLaughlin VCU Vice President & Director of Athletics

Matt Conrad VCU Executive Director of Government and Board Relations

Alexa Heinrich and Matt Hill AECOM


Draft Available at www.richmond300.com/draft

− Comment on the Interactive PDF (including the Parking Study)

− Comment on the Interactive Future Land Use Map

− Download the PDF (including the Parking Study)


Process

reached via Richmond 300 meetings and existing meetings

Forums, Summits, Advisory Council, Sharing Sessions, Parking, Greater Scott’s Addition, etc.

civic associations, stakeholder groups, festivals

6,000+ Individuals

3,300+ Surveys

100+ R300 Meetings

160+ Existing Meetings

Collected on the maps and strategies via 2 rounds of review from the Working Groups and the public during CC#2

1,000+ Comments


Register at www.richmond300.com/draft

Objectives:− Share the draft

Richmond 300document

− Embolden the community to identify portions of the plan that help advance efforts they are undertaking in their community, business, non-profit, etc.

− Collect edits on the draft plan

Summits will be recorded and posted on www.richmond300.com

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

June

1 – Draft online1:30pm: CPC 5pm: Org. Dev.

2 3 410am: UDC

5

8 96pm: InclusiveHousing

104pm: AC6pm: Thriving Environment

116pm: Greater Scott’s Addition

12

151:30pm: CPC6pm: Downtown (focus on Coliseum)

166pm: Route-1 / Bellemeade / Bells

176pm: Southside Plaza

186pm: Stony Point Fashion Park

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22 233:30pm: CAR6pm: Diverse Economy

246pm: EquitableTransportation

254pm: PAC6pm: High-quality Places

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29 30 1 2 3

July

6 7 8 9 10

13Comment Period Ends

14 15 16 17

Community Consultation #3 | June 1 – July 13 (revised dates)

Civic Association and Stakeholder Meetings: Planning staff hosting virtual meetings from 6/1 to 6/29 with existing groups to discuss comments received during CC#2 and how the draft plan responds to those comments


Vision

In 2037, Richmond is a welcoming, inclusive, diverse, innovative, and equitable city of thriving neighborhoods; ensuring a high quality of life for all.


Nodes are places where people and jobs are today and may be in the future. Nodes are the convergence of many uses and multiple modes of transportation.

Priority Growth Nodes are places the city is targeting for the most growth over the next 20 years.

NodesStony Point

Fashion Park

Greater Scott’s Addition

Downtown

Rt. 1Bellemeade

BellsSouthside

Plaza


Future land use designations are visionary and include language about how the area should look and feel in the future, but do not specify what an owner can or cannot legally do with their property.

Future Land Use


The Future Connections provide equitable access to and between Nodes.

− Great Streets− Street Typologies− Bike Facilities− Greenways− Enhanced Transit− Street Grids− Bridges− Interchanges

Future Connections


Richmond is a well-designed city of

communities interconnected by a

network of open space, public facilities, and

activity centers providing services

to residents, businesses, and

visitors.

Richmond prioritizes the movement of people over the

movement of vehicles through a

safe, reliable, equitable, and

sustainable transportation

network.

Richmond is a city where all people

can access quality housing.

Richmond is home to a variety of businesses and

industries that offer opportunities for

quality employment and capital

investments.

Richmond is a sustainable and

resilient city with healthy air, clean

water, and a flourishing ecosystem.

High-Quality Places

Equitable Transportation

Inclusive Housing

Diverse Economy

Thriving Environment

5 Topic Vision Statements


Provide Greenways & Parks for All

Reconnect the City

Realign City Facilities

6 Big Moves

− Priority actions for Richmond to work toward in the next 5 years to set the city up for success in the next 20 years

− Each of these intentionally seeks to expand equity and increase the sustainability of our city

− Each of these has several strategies in the plan that tie to the big move

Re-Write the Zoning Ordinance

Re-imagine Priority Growth

Nodes

Expand Housing Opportunities


Greater Scott’s AdditionPriority Growth Node


− Hosted three meetings in July 2019, December 2019, and February 2020

− Collected nearly 1,000 surveys on the elements to include in Greater Scott’s Addition

− Collected nearly 150 comments on the first version of the Framework Plan


Learning from Other Neighborhoods− Extroverted

− Housing Variety

− Open Space

− Gathering Places

− Local and Regional

− Destination and Livable

Priority Growth NodeGreater Scott’s Addition



In 2037, Greater Scott’s Addition is home to a series of neighborhoods that provide new employment and housing developments connected by a series of open spaces and a transportation network that support families and aging-in-place. The variety of housing options and employment in Greater Scott’s Addition provide opportunities for low-income, moderate-income, and high-income households. The Diamond is demolished and a new multi-purpose stadium is constructed along Hermitage. The new stadium is activated with active uses along Hermitage and a public plaza. Visitors to Greater Scott’s Addition have the option to safely arrive by foot, bike, transit, or car. Parking is centralized in a few parking garages to encourage users to park once and visit multiple destinations. A signature public park between Ashe and Hermitage serves as a central convening space and is connected with greenways to multiple smaller public parks.

Vision


Current Priority Growth NodeGreater Scott’s Addition

Growth Potential: HighIn 2019 there were approximately 458 acres of vacant/underdeveloped land in Greater Scott's Addition -representing 60% of Greater Scott's Addition's total land area


Future Priority Growth NodeGreater Scott’s Addition


The Diamond Site – Current Priority Growth Node



The Diamond Site - FuturePriority Growth Node



Arthur Ashe Boulevard - Current Priority Growth NodeGreater Scott’s Addition


Arthur Ashe Boulevard - Future Priority Growth NodeGreater Scott’s Addition


Prototypical Complete Street Priority Growth NodeGreater Scott’s Addition


− New baseball stadium west of Hermitage Rd surrounded by mixed-use development

− Sports Backers Stadium replaced east of Hermitage Rd

February Plan Revised Plan

Priority Growth NodeGreater Scott’s AdditionVCU Athletic Village


VCU Athletic Village− Tennis Complex− Track and Field− Soccer Stadium− Practice Fields− Academic Buildings− Parking



Framework Plan - Districts

A Gateway DistrictRegional destination for offices, shopping, and entertainment with landmark architecture

B Ballpark & Entertainment DistrictLively community integrated with entertainment and a new sports venue

C Ownby DistrictA core of dense mixed-use development employing the latest in sustainable practices relating to energy and water on a district scale

DAllison DistrictDense, compact transit-oriented mixed-use development anchored by a reconnected street grid

E Industrial Mixed-Use Continued evolution of Scott’s Addition combining entertainment, residential, office and industrial uses

F Office ParkSecure office park

Framework Plan


Public Land


Gateway District

Regional destination for offices, shopping, and entertainment with landmark architecture



Ballpark & Entertainment District

Lively community integrated with entertainment and a new sports venue



Ownby District

A core of dense mixed-use development employing the latest in sustainable practices relating to energy and water on a district scale



Allison District

Dense, compact transit-oriented mixed-use development anchored by a reconnected street grid



Industrial Mixed-Use District

Continued evolution of Scott’s Addition combining entertainment, residential, office and light industrial uses



Framework Plan – Open Space Network1 Ballpark and Plaza

Vibrant outdoor space activated by the baseball stadium

2 Northern ParkUrban public space with passive lawns and a relaxing atmosphere with integrated green infrastructure to support water quality

3 Landmark BridgeBridge over the CSX tracks connecting the parks and development on the north side to the Pulse Corridor

4 Southern ParkPublic space with sports fields and active-use areas for youth. Integrated green infrastructure to support water quality

5 Municipal Flex Site Space to meet future community needs including: a school, library, museum, rec center or public space

6 Pedestrian Bridges Safe and comfortable urban bridges over the train tracks

Framework Plan Public Land

7 Neighborhood Parks Small nodes of public space in which neighborhood activities are centered

Complete StreetsStreets for everyone designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders incorporating green infrastructure



Ballpark Park and Plaza

Vibrant outdoor space activated by the baseball stadium



Northern Park

Urban park with multi-purpose lawns and a relaxing atmosphere with integrated green infrastructure to support water quality



Landmark Bridge

Bridge over the CSX tracks connecting the parks and development on the north side to the Pulse Corridor



Southern Park

Public space with sports fields and active-use areas for youth. Integrated green infrastructure supports water quality.



Municipal Flex Site

Space to meet future community needs including: − A school?− Library?− Museum? − Rec center ? or − Additional public space



Pedestrian Bridge

A safe and comfortable urban bridge over the CSX tracks



Neighborhood Parks

Small nodes of public space where neighborhood activities are centered



Complete Streets

Streets for everyone designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders incorporating green infrastructure



Framework Plan – Public Transit

A public transit loop connecting all parts of Greater Scott’s Addition and the Pulse Corridor



Future Priority Growth NodeGreater Scott’s Addition


Priority Next Steps

RezoneRezone Greater Scott’s Addition in alignment with the Future Land Use Plan (Goal 1)

Request for ProposalsIssue a Request for Proposals to redevelop the City-owned land between Ashe Boulevard and Hermitage Road using the Greater Scott's Addition Framework Plan and including elements such as a grand park and low-income housing (Goal 2, Goal 14, Goal 17)

Street GridBreak up super blocks to create a street grid with streets that incorporate features that support walking, biking, and transit such as sidewalks, street trees, buildings built to the street, and street furniture (Goal 4, Goal 8, Goal 9)

Great StreetsTransform Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Hermitage Road into Great Streets featuring buildings addressing the street, street trees, lighting, enhanced transit, and other amenities (Goal 9)

BridgesIncrease connectivity and access between neighborhoods in Greater Scott's Addition by create new bridges from Leigh Street to the Diamond, MactavishStreet to Rosedale Avenue, to Norfolk to Hamilton Street (Goal 9)

MarketingMarket Greater Scott's addition to grow, retain, and attract businesses in the target industries (Goal 11)

Low-Income HousingEncourage the creation of housing for low-income households within Greater Scott's Addition (Goal 14)

Green InfrastructureReduce stormwater runoff by developing district-wide green infrastructure system to reduce flow of stormwater into the Combined Sewage System, reduce the heat-island effect, and increase the tree canopy (Goal 16, Goal 17)

ParksDevelop a series of parks, including a signature Crescent Park, and investigate a funding source for park creation and maintenance, such a bond or a special park district assessment to fund more parks in the area (Goal 17)



Next Steps

Review the Draft: www.Richmond300.com/draft

Attend virtual meetings in the month of June

Submit comments by July 13, 2020

Contact Information

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