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Tropicana Site RedevelopmentCommittee of the Whole
September 8, 2016
City of St. PetersburgPlanning & Economic Development Department
Leading the ProcessHKS
Urban DesignRandy Morton Julie Hiromoto
HKSSports & Entertainment
Garth SolutionsYvonne Garth
Thomas Huggins
RCLCOGregg Logan
Erin Talkington
George F. YoungJonathan J. Gotwald
Jerry Dabkowski
The Fan ExperienceCommunity Outreach Traffic and ParkingCreating a Market
Project Team © HKS
AnalysisVisioning and Design Principles
4 weeks6/27/16 start Exploration
Scenario 1- With the Rays
6 weeks
Concept Master PlanScenario 1- With the Rays
4 weeks10/30/16 endProject Outreach
City, Stakeholders and Public
Schedule © HKS
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Inclusive stakeholder involvement
Embracing and engaging the community voice
Earning and building consensus
Delivering a meaningful solution
Public Involvement © HKS
This is what we heard © HKS
It’s About The Rays, 85 acres and Much MoreImage: earth.google.com
1. Promote Economic Development2. Create Jobs3. Promote Diverse Mix of Business 4. Implement Sustainability
“Please provide jobs, entertainment, affordable housing and family oriented places that will promote economic development for every neighborhood”
The First PrincipleImage: ampion.wordpress.com
Game Day and Non-Game Day ActivitiesImage: blogs.desmoinesregister.com
Destination Entertainment Image: meetup.com
Booker Creek © HKS
Commercial Program along the CreekImage: movoto.com
Splash ParksImage: mspmag.com
University / Technology CampusImage: igem.org
Small BusinessesImage: ampion.wordpress.com
Specialized Manufacturing Campus Image: nytimes.com
Existing Campbell Park © HKS
Diverse Apartments on the Park Randy Morton prior experience to HKS
Diverse Housing for the CommunityImage: madisonfreiburg.org
1. Connect Neighborhoods and Districts2. Provide Diverse Housing3. Cherish Outdoor Space4. Create Pedestrian Friendly Environment5. Incorporate Regional Bike and Trail System
“Knit the city together again and re-Integrate the Tropicana site with the rest of the grid system”
The Second Principle Image: careypostcards.com
Image: voiceofsandiego.org
Ballpark’s are Economic Engines - Denver Coors FieldImage: stevemohlenkamp.com
Santana RowDestination Retail and Commercial Corridors (Think MLK, 16th and 22nd Streets)Image: stanc.net
1. Engage Arts2. Family Oriented Entertainment3. Celebrate Multicultural Neighborhoods4. Preserve Authenticity5. Safe and Family Friendly Place
“Celebrate and enhance the rich cultural diversity and authenticity as an engine for economic opportunity and the surrounding neighborhoods”
The Third Principle Image: Pinterest.comImage: howdoitravel.com
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Image: www.florida-beach-lifestyle.com
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Sunshine Art Walk Image: Sunshine Art Walk DLW Architects
Sunshine Art Walk Image: Sunshine Art Walk DLW Architects
1. Encourage Public Transportation2. Optimize Parking 3. Accessible Development
“Make it easy to get around and expand all transportation options to reduce traffic, increase access between the neighborhoods and Downtown”
The Fourth Principle© HKS
Image: Tampa Bay Times
Existing Transportation
BikeTrolleyBus
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Comprehensive Transportation Network
BikeTrolleyBusBRTFerryMulti Modal North-South Shuttl
© HKS
Comprehensive Transportation Network
BikeTrolleyBusBRTFerryMulti Modal North-South Shuttl
© HKS
Comprehensive Transportation Network Image: BeachTran USA, LLC
Active Business Street - Bus Rapid Transit Image: cityclock.org
Original City Plan ca. 1888 Image: tampabay.com
The Inspiration of Character© HKS
A Coherent Mixed Use Waterfront City ca. 1940 Image: careypostcards.com
Tropicana Site was an integrated neighborhood ca. 1940 Image: historicimages.com
Gas Plant Neighborhood ca. 1970 Image: tampabay.com
Tropicana Site ca. 2016Image: Keithburt.com
Downtown
St. Petersburg Original Plan ca. 1888© HKS
St. Petersburg ca. 1920© HKS
St. Petersburg ca. 1940© HKS
Interstate built ca. 1978 © HKS
Superblock Created ca. 1990 © HKS
Many Neighborhoods Come Together
Deuces/Warehouse
Intown West Arts
Webb’sResidential
Innovation
Civic
Downtown Bayfront
Roser Park District
Mel
rose
Mer
cy
South St. Petersburg
MidtownMidtown
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A Rare Opportunity
Deuces/Warehouse
Arts
Residential
Innovation
Civic
Downtown Bayfront
Roser Park District
Mel
rose
Mer
cy
Midtown
South St. Petersburg
Intown West
Webb’s
Midtown
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Existing Ballpark © HKS
What Ballparks look like todayImage: imgur.com
The Site and Other City Properties
Tropicana Site86 acres
© HKS
Restricted Covenant Area (Approx. 5 ac)
Booker Creek30’ Buffer
16th
Stre
et Pedestrian Bridge
I-175
Existing Site Constraints
Storm Water Management Pond
MLK
Str
eet
© HKS
Transit and Connection to Downtown and the Waterfront
Future BRT
Trolley
1st Avenue South
1st Avenue North
Central Avenue
Future BRT
© HKS
Stadium on the 100% Corner
Future BRT
Trolley
Future BRT
© HKS
Booker Creek Park Connection and African American Museum
Build a 6 acre deck?
© HKS
Connection to the Deuces and the Warehouse Arts District © HKS
Connection to the Innovation District © HKS
Connection to all Neighborhoods
Deuces/Warehouse
Arts
Residential
Innovation
Civic
Downtown Bayfront
Roser Park District
Mel
rose
Mer
cy
Midtown
South St. Petersburg
Intown West
© HKS
Knit the City Together © HKS
Knit the City Together © HKS
Knit the City Together © HKS
A Framework for Development © HKS
Trop Site DevelopmentBallpark
Entertainment Retail and CulturalUniversity/ Tech CampusHotel(s)/ Conference SpaceOffice HeadquartersDiverse Housing Shared Parking
Off-Site DevelopmentNeighborhood RetailDiverse Housing
Private Development (60%) Public Amenities (40%)
Trop Site Comprehensive Transit PolicyAfrican American History Museum Restoration of Booker CreekPublic Parks and Recreation NetworkPublic Streets
Off-Site Improved Campbell ParkMLK/16th Street/22nd Street Initiatives
Development Program © HKS
Framework for a Destination6,022 On-Site Surface Parking Today Image: earth.google.com
6,022 On-Site Surface Parking TodayImage: robbothobbies.com
On Site Off-Site
On-StreetPublicPrivate
Total
6,022
1,153316
4,42611,917
12,000 Parking Spaces in the Area
*Data provided by St. Petes Parking Demand Study by Kimley Horn May 2016
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Demand is Dynamic and VariesImage: City of St. Petersburg
Why you need a Shared Parking Strategy
9,500 available spaces
10,000 cars (On-site Shared Structured)
Game Day
Weekdays
100% Used 20% Used
Weeknights
10,000 Cars 30,000 Fans
14% Transit 5,000 Fans
35,000 Fans
8,000 available spaces
2,250,000 sf Development
Non Game Day
5% Used
Weekends
10% Used
9,000 available spaces
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Development Framework © HKS
Option 1 – Entertainment Midway © HKS
Entertainment Midway © HKS
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Option 2 – Central Park © HKS
Central Park © HKS
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Option 3 – Neighborhood Grid © HKS
Option 3 – Neighborhood Grid © HKS
Image: www.housingcafe.com
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Interstates Access Downtown © HKS
1 mile
Impacting Midtown Streets and Neighborhoods © HKS
1 mile
Impacting Midtown Streets and Neighborhoods © HKS
Deuces/Warehouse
Innovation
Roser Park District
Mel
rose
Mer
cy
Midtown
South St. Petersburg
Rebuild as a Boulevard © HKS
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1. Equitable: economically sustainable, equitable growth in a safe and family-friendly environment
2. Accessible: multi-modal transit coupled with bike share on walkable streets
3. Resource efficient: efficient energy and water district systems, renewable energy
4. Healthy: access to nutrition, improve air and water quality, promote physical activity, enhance thermal comfort, mitigate health hazards
5. Improved Quality of Life: preserve natural habitat, limit noise and light pollution, integrate arts, enhance community, and celebrate local culture
6. Accountable: smart technology and evidenced-based design allow feedback to influence informed decision making and behavior change
7. Resilient: built-in flexibility to accommodate market changes, new technology, and climate
Sustainable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Design Principles
1. Equitable and Sustained Economic Growth“Please provide jobs, entertainment, affordable housing and family oriented places that will promote economic development for every neighborhood”
2. Reconnect the City“Knit the city together again and re-Integrate the Tropicana site with the rest of the grid system”
3. Retain Unique Character“Celebrate and enhance the rich cultural diversity and authenticity as an engine for economic opportunity and the surrounding neighborhoods”
4. Integrate Transit and Walkable Streets“Make it easy to get around and expand all transportation options to reduce traffic, increase access between the neighborhoods and Downtown”
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