bloomfield parking deck study - new jersey g associates, llc 2 purpose of study • determine the...
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Purpose of Study
• Determine the most appropriate sites for parking deck development in downtown Bloomfield
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Purpose of Presentation
• Explain process and rationale used to develop the recommended parking deck sites
• Answer questions• Receive feedback
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Work PlanInitial Screening of Sites
• Conduct an initial screening of potential parking deck sites
• 14 sites were selected• Based on size, location, proximity to
activity centers
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First Round Consensus
• Goal 1 – 14 to 6 • Strongest sites were located between
Bloomfield Avenue and the train station• Ability to support both the central business
district and the train station • Results of public outreach
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Results of Public Outreach
• 72.4% of dots were placed between Bloomfield Avenue and the rail corridor
Of those 72.4%.........• 43.6% Lackawanna Lot• 25.4% Royal Theatre Lot• 25.4% Farrand Street Lot• 5.6% Conger Street Lot
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Round 2 Sites
• Input BPA Board• Input from public meetings• Input from Newworks and VRG• 6 functional plans• 4 in the Royal Theatre Lot / Farrand area• 2 in the Lackawanna Lot area
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Comparing the Sites – 10 Criteria
• Proximity to areas deficient in parking• Capacity potential• Efficiency of structure• Proximity to train station• Proximity to CBD / Shopping District• Ease of site assembly• Circulation, access, ingress / egress• Consistency with public outreach• Ability to integrate w/ Redevelopment / Create value• Parking and traffic impacts during construction