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Malden Master Planning Meeting

April 30, 2009

City of MaldenRichard C. Howard, Mayor

Malden Planning Board andMaster Plan Steering Committee

Presentation by:

Metropolitan Area Planning Council


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Welcome

Charles Ioven

Chair, Master Plan Steering Committee

Vice Chair, Malden Planning Board


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Welcome

Jennifer Raitt

Chief Housing Planner,Metropolitan Area Planning Council


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Who is in the room?


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6%

19%

8%

17%

13%

19%

19%

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

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Who is in the room?

1. Vanilla

2. Chocolate

3. Strawberry4. A specific type of Ben and Jerrys

5. I prefer frozen yogurt

6. All

7. None


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5%

56%

14%

8%

15%

1%

How long have you lived in Malden?

1. Less than 1 year

2. 1 5 years

3. 5 10 years

4. 10 20 years

5. More than 20 years

6. Not a Malden resident


Who is in the room?


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Who is in the room?

Which ward do you live in?


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7%

16%

4%

9%

4%

9%

30%

9%

14%

Which ward do you live in?


1. 1

2. 2

3. 3

4. 4

5. 5

6. 6

7. 7

8. 8

9. Not sure


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22%

5%

5%

67%

Do you own or rent your home?

1. Own a single family home

2. Own a condominium

3. Rent a house or apartment

4. Other


Who is in the room?

27%

16%

57%

Citywide

(2000 Census)


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26%

28%

14%

11%

7%

15%

How often do you use public transportation

in Malden?1. Daily

2. More than twice per week

3. Once or twice a week

4. Once or twice a month

5. Less than once a month

6. Never


Who is in the room?


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45%

17%

9%

14%

9%

6%

How often do you walk or ride a bike to

work, school, or shopping?1. Daily

2. More than twice per week

3. Once or twice a week

4. Once or twice a month

5. Less than once a month

6. Never


Who is in the room?


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22%

8%

46%

7%

17%

Did you participate in previous phases of the

Malden Visioning and Master Planning effort?1. Ward or citywide workshop

2. Survey

3. Workshop and survey

4. Participated in some other way

5. Did not participate


Who is in the room?


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About MAPC

Created by an act of the Legislature in1963

Region contains 22 cities and 79 towns

with a combined population of 3+million

40 professional staff regularly undertakes

planning, mapping, and data analysisprojects for municipalities

Create the regional plan: MetroFuture


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The Malden Vision

A concise statement of thecommunitys goals and adecision-making guide forfuture planning anddevelopment, leading to acomprehensive master plan.

Adopted by the MaldenPlanning Board and endorsedby the Malden City Council in2008.


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The Malden Vision

1. Citywide workshop

2. Survey

3. Ward Workshops4. Malden Vision Statement

(Goals/ Actions)


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The Malden Vision

Five Planning Elementssupport the Malden Vision:

1. Transportation

2. Residential

Development3. Economic

Development

4. Public Facilities and

Infrastructure5. Natural and Cultural

Resources


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The Malden Vision

Key Residential

Development Goals:

1. Safe, Clean, and Secure

2. Redevelopment andPreservation

3. Housing Needs

4. Housing Choice

5. Code Compliance and

Enforcement6. Tenants and Landlords


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The Malden Vision

Key Transportation Goals:

1. Safe Streets andNeighborhoods

2. Pedestrian, Bicycle,and Vehicle Safety

3. Public TransportationOptions

4. Transit Planning

5. Snow and Ice Removal


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Implementation Phase

How can Maldensplanningpolicies change to helpachieve the Vision?

MAPC role: Review zoning Study future growth

Planning recommendations

a en s own ous ng


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a en s own ous ngneeds

Existing residents will need over 1,000new homes over the next decade 24,000 Malden

residents between

ages of 20 35 Over-65 population

likely to increaseby 3,700 people

from 2000 2020(48% growth)


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Housing challenges

Neighborhood character

Code compliance

Parking

Overdevelopment

Crime

The diversity and balance ofhousing options, includingaffordable housing, are

also important.


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Malden Zoning Ordinance

A dozen zoning districts/sub-districts Allowed uses

Lot size

Density

Height

Setbacks

Parking

Zoning controls most development,but still some exceptions andnonconforming uses


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Future Growth

What type of developmentis possible under thecurrent zoning?

What type of developmentmight occurif the zoning ischanged?

What are the impacts ofdifferent changes?

ommun ty z omputer


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ommun ty z omputerModel

Useful for:

Comparing different scenarios

Understanding relative impacts

Identifying community preferences

But:

Not specific recommendations Not fully comprehensive

Not perfect


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Residential Zoning Districts

Three residential districts: Residence A

Residence B

Residence C

Two districts downtown: Central Business

Residential Incentive Overlay

Two districts that allow both residentialand commercial uses: Residential Office

Neighborhood Business


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Current Zoning

Key assumptions:No changes to existing zoning ordinance

or map

Nonconforming properties in Residence Awill gradually convert to residentialuses

Current Zoning


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Approximately 1,700 new units possible inCentral Business and Residential Incentive

More than half of new growth in Residence A

likely to be on currently non-conforming lots

Current ZoningPotential Growth by District

Current Zoning


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Current ZoningPotential Growth by District

Approximately 45% of new units in Downtowndistricts

45% in Residence A district

Other districts have limited residential growth

Current Zoning


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Approximately half of new units in Wards 1and 4

Current ZoningPotential Growth by Ward


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45%

15

41%

Current Zoning

1. Yes

2. No

3. I had no idea what to expect


Is this what you expected from current zoning?


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14%

12%

26%

16%

23%

8%

Overall how do you feel about the future of

Malden as depicted in this scenario?1. Very positive

2. Somewhat positive

3. Neutral

4. Somewhat negative

5. Very negative

6. Cant decide / Not enough information


Current Zoning


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Neighborhood Infill

Key Features:Elimination of Residential Incentive

Overlay

Smaller lot sizes in Residence A toencourage development of single familyhomes

Accessory apartments as new alloweduse in owner-occupied homes inResidence A

Density limits for reuse of nonconforming


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Neighborhood Infill

SingleFamilyHomes

AccessoryApartments

Neighborhood Infill


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Neighborhood InfillPotential Growth by District

Total units approximately 20% less than CurrentZoning

35% fewer units downtown

Comparable number of units in Residence A, but far

Neighborhood Infill


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35% fewer units in Wards 1 and 4 than CurrentZoning

30% more units in Wards 3, 5, and 6

Neighborhood InfillPotential Growth by Ward

Neighborhood Infill


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More single family homes and accessoryapartments

Approximately 40% fewer multifamily housing

Neighborhood InfillHousing Types


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33%

3%

8%

19%

10%

0%

26%

In which topic area would this scenario have

the most potential for positive impact?1. Housing choices

2. Getting around

3. Local businesses

4. Neighborhoods stability

5. Aesthetics / Image

6. Safety



Neighborhood Infill


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17%

6%

40%

11%

6%

14%

7%


the most potential for negative impacts?1. Housing choices

2. Getting around

3. Local businesses

4. Neighborhood stability


6. Safety



Neighborhood Infill

C t & S


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Center & Squares

Key Features:Elimination of Residential IncentiveOverlay

Creation of new Smart Growth zoningdistrict south of Centre Streetdowntown

New mixed-use Squares District inselected commercial and industrialareas

Larger lot size requirements in Residence

C t & S


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Center & Squares

SquaresDistricts

Smart Growth

Zoning

Center & Squares


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Total number of units same as CurrentZoning

New Smart Growth districtaccommodates 35% of downtown

development

Center & SquaresPotential Growth by District

Center & Squares


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Ward 1 units double due to Smart GrowthDistrict

35% fewer units in Wards 3, 6, 7, and 8

Center & SquaresPotential Growth by Ward

Center & Squares


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Most multifamily units in mixed usebuildings in Smart Growth District andSquares Districts

Center & SquaresHousing Types

Center & Squares


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Potentialconsumer expenditures near localbusinesses twice as much as Current Trends.

Center & SquaresProximity to local business districts

Center & Squares


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47% of new units within mile of Malden station or OakGrove

Center & SquaresProximity to Orange Line

Center & Squares


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Center & SquaresProximity to Bike to the Sea Corridor

45% of new units within mile of Bike tothe Sea Pathway

C t d S


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10%

0%

18%

15%

39%

11%

8%


the most potential for positive impacts?1. Housing choices

2. Getting around

3. Local businesses


5. Aesthetics / image

6. Safety



Center and Squares

C t d S


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9%

7%

14%

0%

10%

19%1. Housing choices

2. Getting around

3. Local businesses



6. Safety



Center and Squares


the most potential for negative impacts?

Slow Growth


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Slow Growth

Key Features:

Elimination of Residential IncentiveOverlay

Reduced density and height in CentralBusiness District

More restrictions on development inResidence A; variance for 2-familieseliminated

Some nonresidential uses allowed tocontinue on nonconforming properties

Slow Growth


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Slow Growth

LimitedDevelopmentDowntown

MinimalNeighborhoo

d Impact

Slow Growth


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70% less growth overall

Only 350 new units Downtown

75% less development in Residence A

Potential Growth by District

Slow Growth


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Less growth in all Wards

Potential Growth by Ward

Slow Growth


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Only 100 new single-family homes

Housing Types

Slow Growth


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70% fewer units near Squares

Proximity to local business districts

Slow Growth


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Proximity to Orange Line

Slow Growth


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4%

19%

49%

1%

7%

4%


the most potential for positive impact?1. Housing choices

2. Getting around

3. Local businesses


5. Aesthetics / image

6. Safety



Slow Growth

Slow Growth


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19%

3%

4%

1%

40%

1%

31%


the most potential for negative impacts?1. Housing choices

2. Getting around

3. Local businesses



6. Safety



Slow Growth

Current Zoning Neighborhood Infill


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Current Zoning Neighborhood Infill

Center &Squares

Slow Growth

Comparing Scenarios


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p gGrowth by Zoning District

Comparing Scenarios


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p gGrowth by Ward

Comparing Scenarios


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p gHousing Types


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What do you think?

Keypad Questions

Scenario Comparison


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2%

12%

59%

11%

11%

Which scenario provides the best mix of housing

opportunities?

1. Current Trends

2. Neighborhood Growth

3. Center and Squares

4. Slow Growth

5. None



Scenario Comparison

Scenario Comparison


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3%

2%

21%

65%

6%

3%

Which scenario has the best potential for bike,

pedestrian, and transit opportunities?1. Current Trends



4. Slow Growth

5. None



Scenario Comparison

Scenario Comparison


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19%

13%

30%

25%

9%

5%

Code enforcement has been identified as a majorissue in Malden. Which scenario might improve

this?1. Current Trends



4. Slow Growth

5. None



Scenario Comparison

Scenario Comparison


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16%

75%

5%

3%

Which scenario is the right general direction for

Maldens planning and growth?


Scenario Comparison

1. Current Trends



4. Slow Growth


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What do you think?

Discussion

Meeting Evaluation


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0%

6%

26%

67%

Did the technology used tonight (keypads, scenariopresentation) help you learn about the scenarios andother peoples opinions?

1. Very helpful

2. Somewhat helpful

3. Somewhat confusing

4. Very confusing

5. Cant decide

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Meeting Evaluation


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Thank You!

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