beaverton civic plan october 27th open house polling results
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Beaverton Civic Plan
Open HouseOctober 27, 2010
Agenda• Workshop Recap• Review & Discussion Civic Plan Products
– #1 Central City Plan and Strategy– #2 Citywide Land Use & Transportation
Strategy– #3 Housing Strategy– #4 Topic Papers
• Economic Development• Natural Systems & Cultural Resources• Governance & Public Services
• We’ll go through major themes and pause for questions and discussion
Instant Polling – Everyone Has a Clicker?
• Warm-up Questions
I am…
2%
16%
58%
16%
5%
2%1. Under 18
2. 19 – 25
3. 26 – 45
4. 46 – 64
5. 65+
6. Decline to answer
I have lived in Beaverton (or nearby) for…
2%
2%
49%
29%
12%
5%1. Less than a year
2. 1 – 5 years
3. 5 – 10 Years
4. 10 + Years
5. All my life
6. Decline to answer
What best describes you?
39%
15%
7%
7%
32%
1. This is my first Civic Plan event
2. I attended the Citywide Workshop
3. I attended the Drop-in Session
4. I attended the Results Unveiling
5. I’ve done it all!
My Biggest Interest in the Civic Plan is…
0%
17%
12%
2%
19%
50%1. Revitalizing the central city
2. Fixing transportation problems
3. More and better housing options
4. Economic Development and jobs
5. Creek and Open Space amenities
6. Other
September Workshop
Central City Maps (13)
Citywide Maps (12)
Businesses in center, new plan should connect these places
The heart of Beaverton
Library
Fred Meyer
The Round
Canyon Road
TV Hwy
Hall B
lvd
Farmington
Central City Plan & Strategy
• Objectives– An Identity – Seamless connections to,
from, and within– Mixed-uses (housing,
jobs & shopping)– Lively places, day and
night– Open Space system
How we get there
• Transportation system improvements, especially walkability
• Open space and Creek amenity framework
• Land use and redevelopment Workshop Input
Central City Vision
Central City Vision
Central City Vision
Central City Vision
Where Participants put Creek Amenity Chips Downtown
September live polling results: Priorities for Beaverton’s Creeks
Existing Parks & Open Space
Proposed Parks, Plazas & Open Space
Parks, Plazas, Open Space & Network
Near-Term Focus
• Beaverton Creek (west of Hall)
• Emphasize water quality improvements– Green streets– Restoration– Coordinate with
redevelopment
Long-Term Focus
• Creeks east of Hall– Depends on location
of new streets & connections
– Flooding in these areas is a long-term issue
– Flood proofing & resilient building practices
Example: Flood Proofing
– Flood proofing of buildings so that they can be readily cleaned and returned to active use quickly.
• Using concrete block construction, no sheetrock or carpet on ground floor (waterproof materials)
– Flooding as a nuisance, not a disaster
The open space ideas for the Central district are on the right track
0%
0%
14%
44%
42%
1. Agree Strongly
2. Agree
3. Neutral
4. Disagree
5. Disagree Strongly
September Live Polling Results:Top Priorities for Transportation Downtown?
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
Move More Traffic Increase Walkability
Agree Strongly
Agree
Proposed Network & Key Intersections
Pedestrian Routes
How do you rate the pedestrian connections that are depicted
0%
5%
28%
56%
12%
1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Neutral
4. Disagree
5. Strongly Disagree
Workshop Ideas for Canyon, Broadway & Farmington
Two-way
One-way
or
OR Other?
One-way streets
Workshop Participants Selected both Broadway and Farmington as Couplet Pairs w/ Canyon
Canyon-Broadway Couplet: 6 MapsCanyon-Farmington Couplet: 3 MapsTwo-Way on Canyon: 3 Maps
September Live Polling Results:
Further investigation of Couplet
Couplet Options: Ericson and Lombard Cross-Overs
Couplet Options: Hocken and 217 Cross-Overs
Further investigation of Couplet
Couplet Options
Advantages• Provides greater through-capacity• Makes greater use of existing capacity at lower cost• Provides on-street parking, promoting adjacent businesses• Provides greater safety• Provides bike lanes on both streets, and with slower speeds
Couplet Options
Disadvantages• Requires substantial out-of-direction travel • Will require re-configuring signals• Will require some right-of-way acquisition• 217 frontage road, may overload capacity and be confusing• May require additional rail crossings
More Travel Lanes
Oregon Department of Transportation MLK Blvd. Transportation Study
MLK Cross Sections From ODOT Study Show New Options
Martin Luther King Boulevard
Canyon Road
Canyon Road
Canyon Road Potential Street Sections
Canyon Road Potential Street Sections
Canyon Road Potential Street Sections
Eliminating left-hand turns on minor streets on Canyon is a fair exchange for wider sidewalks or more onstreet parking
4%
11%
22%
22%
41%
1. Agree Strongly
2. Agree
3. Neutral
4. Disagree
5. Disagree Strongly
Primary East-West Bike Routes
Broadway Bike Boulevard
Broadway Bike Boulevard
Canyon Rd.
Bike Route
Broadway
Bike Boulevard
Discussion
September live polling results: What should happen on Broadway?
Broadway – Existing ConditionsStrengths:• Main Street retail
character• Distinctive
intersection treatments at Watson and Hall
• Low traffic volume east-west connection
Weaknesses:• Narrow sidewalks• Lack of bike
parking• Buildings on
north side of street are not pedestrian-oriented
Broadway as a Festival Street
• Street trees & furniture• On-street and pooled
parking• Slow speeds for cars
most of the time• Can be closed to traffic
for special occasions
Broadway Today
Festival Street: Normal Day
Festival Street: Special Event
How do you rate the Broadway festival street concept as designed
0%
5%
2%
14%
79%
1. Agree Strongly
2. Agree
3. Neutral
4. Disagree
5. Disagree Strongly
Beaverton Urban Renewal Plan:Potential Implementation Tool
• Urban Renewal can help finance central district objectives
• Civic Plan Strategies and Urban Renewal projects are mutually reinforcing
URA Project CategoriesBroadway Examples
Infrastructure & Transportation Improvements: Bike lanes, sidewalk extensions
Incentive Programs: Storefront Improvements, predevelopment assistance, environmental assessments
Public / Private Partnerships: Catalyst projects, shared parking facilities
Community Identity-building Projects: Signage, Plantings, Street Trees
Which of these Project Categories do you think is most important?
5%
26%
18%
50%1. Infrastructure and Transportation
2. Community and Identity Building
3. Public Private Partnerships
4. Incentives
Which do you think is second most important?
5%
24%
35%
35%1. Infrastructure and Transportation
2. Community and Identity Building
3. Public Private Partnerships
4. Incentives
Next Steps
• Parking district plan• Catalytic projects• Urban design and amenities• Detailed streetscape plan for all streets• Design guideline concepts• Recommended zoning changes
Citywide Land Use & Transportation Strategy
• Land Use needs– 20-Minute Neighborhoods– Mixed-Use Centers– Employment Lands
• Transportation investments– Bike networks– Key Traffic Improvements
Mixed Use Centers
• Were concentrated in a couple key areas:– Hall and Allen– Murray and Allen
Neighborhood Centers
• Were distributed around the city
Example:Hall and Allen
Recommend that Concept to be Added to Comprehensive Plan
• Mixed-use & Neighborhood Centers• Scale and design issues• Neighborhood compatibility• Market feasibility• Zoning & Infrastructure
Implemented through Small Area Planning
• A toolkit for implementation as opportunities arise
• Emphasizes getting the zoning and infrastructure right
• Connects infrastructure with capital planning
Small Area Planning: Also Can Be Used for Employment Areas
• City has a very limited supply of employment lands (i.e. not retail)
• How to make the most of parcels ready for reuse?
Repurposing Defunct Corridor Retail Areas
Redevelop existing lower-density employment uses to higher-density uses
&Increased density of employment
• Use performance zoning to ensure that noise, odors, etc. are contained in the building?
• Like incubator space, brewing, light manufacturing or assembly
Recommendation:Update City’s Economic Development Strategy
• Define Beaverton’s role in the region
• Determine space and building needs
• Coordinate master planning and investments with property owners
Beaverton should pursue small area planning as a redevelopment tool
0%
0%
8%
45%
47%
1. Agree Strongly
2. Agree
3. Neutral
4. Disagree
5. Disagree Strongly
Repurposing defunct retail corridors and low-production employment lands into efficient job centers should be a key priority for the city
3%
5%
8%
19%
65%
1. Agree Strongly
2. Agree
3. Neutral
4. Disagree
5. Disagree Strongly
Discussion
September live polling results: Are you a bicyclist today?
September live polling results: In the future would you like to be…?
Potential Demand
Desired Bike ConnectionCity Boundary
Bike/Walk Connections from the Workshop
Existing Bike Lane
Bike System Gaps
Issue / Barrier
Existing Trail
Biking in Beaverton Today
Potential Bike Network
Current Bicycle and Pedestrian Assets• Downtown bike-ped
environment (e.g. 5th)
• Regional and local multi-use trails (e.g. Fanno Creek)
• Bike lanes and sidewalks on many arterial streets
• Walking/biking to school facilities/encouragement
• Innovative traffic calming treatments /signage
Pedestrian refuges/Mid-block crossings
Merge treatmentsBike lanes/Sharrows
Bicycle/pedestrian activated signals Traffic calming
Building upon Beaverton’s Bike/Ped Assets with…
Leading pedestrian intervals
Bike box/Intersectiontreatments
Left-turn treatments
Wayfindingsignage
Off-set intersection treatments
Building upon Beaverton’s Bike/Ped Assets with…
The city should emphasize low-traffic citywide connections for bikes
0%
9%
13%
9%
69%
1. Agree Strongly
2. Agree
3. Neutral
4. Disagree
5. Disagree Strongly
Next Steps
• System-wide traffic analysis• Modeling results• Strategic Network Improvements
Discussion
Beaverton Housing Strategy
• Demographic Forecast• Future Housing Needs• Strategies for meeting
need & preserving existing housing stock
Who do we need to plan housing for?
• Aging Baby Boomers – the housing which allows seniors to age in Beaverton
• The grown children of many of these families – both singles and couples can have a reason to settle down in the city
• A new diverse population – housing which meets the needs of new immigrants, multi-generational families etc.
Claritas Market Segment DataMarket Segment Description Percentage
of Households
Brite Lites, Li'l City Upscale Middle Age w/o Kids
10%
Up-and-Comers Middle-Income Younger w/o Kids
9%
Upward BoundUpscale Middle Age w/Kids
9%
New BeginningsLow Income Younger Mix
7%
Young Influentials Middle Income Younger w/o Kids
6%
Younger couples w/o children: “Young Influentials”
Ideal neighborhoods
Central District, walkable neighborhoods
Targeted prototypes
ApartmentsMixed-useCourtyard housingCompact single family
Prototypes attractive to this market
Housing Types
• Identify housing types to match future demand– Sponsor design
competitions– Develop infill design
toolkit for developers
Multi-family and attached housing have led new development in Beaverton
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Single FamilyDetached
Single FamilyAttached
Apartment/CondoUnits
Encouraging the construction of housing types that will meet future needs should be a key priority for the city
0%
7%
15%
26%
52%
1. Agree Strongly
2. Agree
3. Neutral
4. Disagree
5. Disagree Strongly
Neighborhood Stabilization Programs
• Existing Programs for ownership properties – Mend-a-Home– Hope-4-Homes– Adapt-a-Home
• Consider expanding to include renter-occupied units
• Use Code enforcement and crime prevention programs in targeted areas
Neighborhood Stabilization Programs
• Upgrade neighborhoods that are in need of reinvestment– Connectivity & green streets– Provide financial incentives for
developing desired housing – Create neighborhood community
plans– Partner with non-profit
organizations to create affordable housing
– Build a community land trust presence in Beaverton
Neighborhood stabilization programs should address both owner- and renter-occupied homes
0%
3%
10%
31%
55%
1. Agree Strongly
2. Agree
3. Neutral
4. Disagree
5. Disagree Strongly
Discussion
Next Steps• November-December:
– Strategic Plan Document Production
• Roll-out in January
• City Council Study Sessions Begin (January)
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