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City of HackensackCity of HackensackDowntown Downtown

Revital izationRevital ization

New Jersey Future Redevelopment New Jersey Future Redevelopment ForumForum

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City ManagerCity ManagerMr. David TroastMr. David Troast

PlannerPlannerDMR ArchitectsDMR Architects

AttorneyAttorneyArcher & GreinerArcher & Greiner

EngineerEngineerBoswell Eng.Boswell Eng.

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Elements of SuccessfulElements of Successful

DowntownsDowntowns

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Demographics:Demographics: - Mil lennials (80 mil l ion)- Millennials (80 mil l ion)

- Baby Boomers /Empty Nesters (8,000 per day)- Baby Boomers /Empty Nesters (8,000 per day)

Family Structure:Family Structure: - 1950’s:(50% - 50%)- 1950’s:(50% - 50%)

- 2010’s (33% - 67%)- 2010’s (33% - 67%)

- Next 20 years: (14% - 86%)- Next 20 years: (14% - 86%)

Experiential Economy :Experiential Economy :- Suburban vs Urban- Suburban vs Urban

Expense of Maintaining Cars:Expense of Maintaining Cars:

National Movement towardNational Movement towardWalkable Urban Places:Walkable Urban Places:

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49%49%32%32%

19%19%

43%43%

32%32%

25%25%

59%59%32%32%

9%9%

Avg.Avg.US HouseholdUS Household

Drive-ableDrive-ableSuburbanSuburban

WalkableWalkableUrbanUrban

Disposable/ Other Disposable/ Other

HousingHousing

TransportationTransportation

Distribution of Income:Distribution of Income:

Source: Brookings InstitueSource: Brookings Institue

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Elements of Successful Downtowns:Elements of Successful Downtowns:

Components:Components:

1.1. Higher Density ResidentialHigher Density Residential

2.2. Mixed Use Retai lMixed Use Retai l

3.3. Entertainment / Cultural Arts Entertainment / Cultural Arts

4.4. Parks / Plazas / Open SpacesParks / Plazas / Open Spaces

5.5. Near TransitNear Transit

6.6. Public ParkingPublic Parking

7.7. ManagementManagement

““You can’t rely on You can’t rely on

bringing people bringing people

downtown; downtown;

you have to put you have to put

them there.” them there.” The Death and Life of Great The Death and Life of Great

American CitiesAmerican Cities

Jane JacobsJane Jacobs

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Benefits:Benefits:

1.1. Increased Tax RatablesIncreased Tax Ratables

2.2. Higher Values for ResidentialHigher Values for Residential

3.3. Lower Infrastructure Costs/UnitLower Infrastructure Costs/Unit

4.4. Less School Age Children Less School Age Children

5.5. Lower Impacts on ServicesLower Impacts on Services

Benefits of Successful Downtowns:Benefits of Successful Downtowns:

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THE PLANTHE PLAN

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1.1. Create a Vibrant DowntownCreate a Vibrant Downtown- Mixed Use Retail / ResidentialMixed Use Retail / Residential

- Two Side Retail / Outdoor DiningTwo Side Retail / Outdoor Dining

- 18 Hour Downtown 18 Hour Downtown

- Public Parks, Plazas & Event AreasPublic Parks, Plazas & Event Areas

- Quality Architecture / ScaleQuality Architecture / Scale

- Performing / Cultural Arts CenterPerforming / Cultural Arts Center

- Two Way Street SystemTwo Way Street System

- Riverfront Park CompletionRiverfront Park Completion

- Increased RateablesIncreased Rateables

- Public Parking Public Parking

Goals for Revital ization:Goals for Revital ization:

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Performing Art Center and Outdoor Performance Park:Performing Art Center and Outdoor Performance Park:

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Performing Art Center and Outdoor Performance Park:Performing Art Center and Outdoor Performance Park:

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Performing Art Center and Outdoor Performance Park:Performing Art Center and Outdoor Performance Park:

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Projects:

94 State Street: - 222 Units / Under Construction

150 -170 Main Street: - 382 Units / Site Plan Approved

210 -214 Main Street: - 132 Units / Site Plan Approved

210 Moore Street - 192 Units / Site Plan Approved

Other Projects:

155 River Street (19 ac)

Lot C (4.5 ac)

Probation Site (2.2 ac)

18 Camden Street (2.0 ac)

Development Projects:Development Projects:

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Plans for Success:Plans for Success:

1.1. ResidentialResidential

2.2. TransitTransit

3.3. ParkingParking

4.4. Public SpacesPublic Spaces

5.5. SafetySafety

6.6. ConnectionsConnections

7.7. RestaurantsRestaurants

8.8. Night Life / EntertainmentNight Life / Entertainment

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