interdepartmental coordination

Robert “Brutus” A. Cantoreggi, Director, Department of Public Works Town of Franklin, MA

William R. Riccio, Jr., P.E., Director of Public Services, City of Newport, RIMark F. Carlino, P.E., Transportation Planning Director,

Bureau of Policy & Planning Connecticut Department of TransportationModerator: Christi Apicella, AICP, McMahon Associates

Special Session B6:

Thursday, October 20, 2016

11:35 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.DPW’s Perspective on Cultivating Sustainable

Communities

SOUTHERN NEW ENGLANDCase Studies

October 20, 2016 SNEAPA Session B6

Franklin, MA

Newport, RI

Manchester, CT

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FRANKLIN, MACommunity Introduction

Population

33,400+

DPW Staff

65

Planning Staff

3

Form of Government

“City known as the Town of Franklin”

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FRANKLIN, MATriadic Approach


WASTEWATER

STORMWATER

DRINKING WATER

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FRANKLIN, MAWhat’s Unique

[each speaker to provide a few images to give a sense of what their communities are “about” ]


vs. Boston Franklin

The Charles River

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Boston

ImplementationEvery Public Works Project =

Stormwater ElementRoadway Reconstruction• Sidewalk Removal / Narrow Roadway

BMPs• Rain Gardens• Tree Wells• Bio retention Areas

Grants• 319 • SWMI• Residential Rain Garden Program

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Boston

ImplementationPublic EducationGrantsWorking With Other TownsWorking With Environmental GroupsBMPsReduce Impervious SurfaceLow Impact Development

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FRANKLIN, MA

• Focused on the Spruce Pond Sub-watershed

• Took a concentrated look at roughly 1 square mile area to determine site specific BMPs for the area that would provide the greatest “bang for the buck”


Charles River Building Blue Project

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FRANKLIN, MACharles River Building Blue Project

[each speaker to provide basic info on their community; add map or representative images]


Parmenter School• Four Bioretention Areas Dispersed

Across Four Sites to Treat 1” of Stormwater

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Visualization of Rain Garden

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After

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FRANKLIN, MAOpportunities through Roadway Reconstruction



Anchorage Road• Removal of 1

Sidewalk• 30 ft Roadway Width

Reduced to 26 ft• Cul-de-sac Removed

and Replaced with Rain Garden• Public Information

Sessions Held and Increased Resident Support & Education

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Anchorage Road

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Bright Hill EstatesBefore:• Developed Early 1980s• Road Width: 32

feet/Sidewalks Both SidesAfter:• Reduced Pavement Width

to 28 ft and Removed One Sidewalk• 70,000 Square Foot

Reduction In Impervious Surface

Burger King30,307 Sq Ft

Dunkin Donuts15,533 Sq Ft

Gas Station13,956 Sq Ft Total

59,756 Sq Ft

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89,990 SQft @ 4 inches = 2173 tons Asphalt @ $90.00 per ton

$195,000.00 SAVINGS| 16




Greensfield Road

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FRANKLIN, MA319 Grant Paired With Town Park = Public Education


FRANKLIN, MALessons Learned

[each speaker to provide lessons learned, tools, etc.]


• Integration of various programs will save you money• Understand requirements and

regulations • Make improvements during

reconstruction or redevelopment• Public education is imperative• Create value for different end users• You have to be a salesman

Every Public Works Project = Stormwater Element

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NEWPORT, RICommunity Introduction

Population

24,027

DPW Staff

64 Full-time, 120 Seasonal

Planning Staff

3

Form of Government

Council/City Manager (Home rule charter)


NEWPORT, RIWhat’s Unique


NEWPORT, RI

• Complete Streets Project that incorporates green infrastructure technologies.

• The first large scale Streetscape roadway corridor/green infrastructure project done in the City.

Broadway Streetscape Improvement Project


NEWPORT, RIBroadway Streetscape Improvement Project


Before After

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Before After

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Before After

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Before After

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NEWPORT, RI

• Construction Duration• Parking• Communication• Public Priority Changes

Challenges


NEWPORT, RI

• Flexibility in Planning vs. Design• Council Champion• Public Outreach

Lessons Learned


MANCHESTER, CTCommunity Introduction

Population

58,240

DPW Staff

~ 98

Planning Staff

5

Form of Government

Council - Manager


MANCHESTER, CTWhat’s Unique


MANCHESTER, CTThe Restoration of Highland Park at Case Mountain



MANCHESTER, CT


The Restoration of Highland Park at Case MountainPartners are critical to the success of a project• Heirs of the Case family• Conservation Commission• Historic Society• Land Conservation Trust• Residents and Visitors to the area• Multiple Departments

Public Works Parks & Recreation Planning

• Media

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MANCHESTER, CT


The Restoration of Highland Park at Case Mountain

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Before After

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Before After

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MANCHESTER, CT

• Renovation/Restoration projects to renew an existing city park or an underused building in a central neighborhood can have a dramatic impact and can be very cost effective.

• Partners are critical to the success of a project Historic perspective Lifelong residents Initial message Support at the downtown coffee shop

Lessons Learned


DISCUSSION

Questions Comments

Feedback


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Newport, RI

Manchester, CT

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CONTACT INFORMATIONSNEAPA Panel

Robert A. Cantoreggi p 508 553 5500 | e-mail [email protected]

William R. Riccio, Jr., P.E.p 401 845 5841 | e-mail [email protected]

Mark F. Carlino, P.E.p 860 594 2099 | e-mail [email protected]

Christi Apicella, AICPp 508 823 2245 | e-mail [email protected]


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interdepartmental coordination

Government & Nonprofit