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SITE VISIT AGENDA9:00 am : Welcome & Introductions9:30 am: Brief Orientation to the City and Neighborhood9:45 am: Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant (CNPG) Big Picture12:15 pm: Break and Lunch1:15 pm: Neighborhood Planning Process2:30 pm: People Planning Process3:45 pm: Housing Planning Process6:00 pm: Community Stakeholder meetingHappy Valentines Day!We Kingsport!

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The City of Kingsport

Eastman Chemical Company

Domtar Northeast State Community College

Kingsport City Schools

Holston Valley Medical Center / Wellmont ANCHOR INSTITUTIONS

Key Partners and StakeholdersHousingAppalachian Service ProjectEastern Eight Community Development Lee Apartments Resident AssociationMichael Brady Inc.Master Developer (to be determined)

PeopleAlliance for Business & TrainingBig Brothers Big Sisters of East TennesseeBoys and Girls Club of Greater Kingsport DomtarEastman Chemical CompanyET & CS Frontier HealthKingsport Chamber of CommerceKingsport City SchoolsLiteracy Council of KingsportNortheast State Community CollegeRural Health Services Consortium The Sullivan County Department of Human ServicesWellmont Health System - Holston Valley Medical CenterUETHDA UETHDA - Head Start Kingsport Senior Center

NeighborhoodDomtarEastman Chemical CompanyKingsport Chamber of CommerceKingsport TomorrowNortheast State Community CollegeSouth Central Kingsport Community Development Inc.United Way of Greater Kingsport

The City of KingsportDevelopment Services Planning, Community DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentFireMetro Transportation Planning/Kingsport Area Transit ServiceParks, Recreation & LeisurePolicePublic Works

Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) - Board, Residents & StaffPlanning Initiative Lead

Urban Collage (UC) Principal Planning Coordinator

The Communities Group International (TCGI) Community Planning, Finance & Development Consultant

Thomas Point Associates, Inc. Economic Development and Market Analyst

Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Environmental and Civil Engineer

TEAMDepartment of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)Leigh E. van Rij Office of Public Housing Investments

Kevin Jones Director, Financial Management Center

Ed Ellis Director, Knoxville Field Office

Suzanne Wright, Field Office-Field Policy Management

Karen Haynes, Field Office Public HousingGRANTOR

HUD OPENING AND CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD INTRO

PRESENTATION AGENDABrief Orientation to the City and Neighborhood ContextPrevious Plans

Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant (CNPG) OverviewPlanning GoalsProcess & ScheduleCommunication PlanKey Partners and Community Stakeholders

Discussion

BRIEF ORIENTATION TO THE CITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD

10Overview: A Legacy of inspired city-buildingThe Kingsport Spirit

The city has always looked to the future for inspiration and direction

Progressive DevelopmentInterlocking industriesWorkforce housing

Planning / Urban DesignThe Nolen PlanIntroduction of zoning

ArchitectureInnovative typologiesEarly design guidelinesWorld-class designers

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A Region growing in importanceThe larger area has opportunities for CN linkages:Major open space like Bays Mountain ParkInterstate accessTri-Cities airportTourismOverview: Physical Context12Overview: Physical ContextA Center with established assetsThe historic center, the focus of the CN study, has many assets to build on:Revitalizing DowntownMajor employers that are invested in the communityAn excellent medical centerCradle-to-college school facilitiesAn arts presence at the Renaissance CenterNatural refuges like the Kingsport GreenbeltGreat design and public spaces like Church Circle

13Kingsport Tomorrow: Vision 2017

Model City Coalition: Downtown Kingsport Gateways / Development Plan

Core Urban Areas Redevelopment Plan; Priorities for Greater Kingsport

Economic Analysis for Redevelopment Areas

VISCOR Visioning Summary; Downtown TIF District

Riverview HOPE VI

DOJ Byrne Grant

Mayors Task Force on Livability

Model Cities Coalition Update; Crosstown Connector; Regional Bike / Pedestrian Plan199719992000200120052006201020112012Planning ChronologyOverview: Previous PlansOverview: Previous Plans1997: Vision 2017

Initiative to generate ideas on what the city should be like on its centennial anniversary

Document organized around five issues: people, places, play, jobs and government

Some important concepts / goals:Linking business and educationModel of environmental excellenceGreenbelts, parks and trailsAttention to natural areasDiverse, high-quality job attractionRegional convention centerImproved roads / highway accessResponsive governmentHigh level of citizen involvement

1999: Model City Coalition

Physical design plan as outgrowth of Vision 2017Focus on improving Downtown and the corridors leading to itEmphasis on implementation, economic development

Gateways ComponentGeneral recommendations such as signage, lightingWilcox Drive Gateway Corridor: streetscape, bridge improvements, portals at Wilcox and Sullivan, Sullivan and CenterStone Drive Gateway Corridor: interchange plantings, streetscape, road improvements, portals at Lynn Garden / Center, Center / Clinchfield

Overview: Previous Plans

1999: Model City Coalition

Public Realm ComponentReturn Broad Street to Nolen Plan configurationRestore Cement HillEstablish the Nolen SquareDevelop Center and MainDevelop Main Street Park, enlarge Glen Bruce ParkDevelop Justice Plaza

Development ComponentNew townhouse developments in northwest, southeastAdditional retail / restaurants, corporate officeNortheast State Technical Community College presenceWellness centerCommunity arts centerIndustrial Heritage CenterOverview: Previous Plans

2000-2001 Plans

Urban Areas Redevelopment Plan / Economic AnalysisPolicy document to support creation of tax-increment financing districtsMajor emphasis on Downtown redevelopmentSupporting economic analysis done the following year

Priorities for Greater KingsportFollow-up to Vision 2017 with five goals:Embrace regionalismDiversify economic baseBalance growth / development with natural resource conservationRaise education level for youths and adultsMaintain a high quality of lifeOverview: Previous Plans

2005: VISCOR

Visual Image Study / Code and Ordinance ReviewEvaluation of prior visioning, synthesis into single community visionPublic policy reviewRecommendations for planning and regulations to achieve desired vision

Important ElementsExtensive Visual Preference Survey with over 1,000 respondentsSummary of desired visual characteristics for fifteen development / public space / infrastructure categoriesOverview: Previous Plans

2005: VISCOR

Key Regulatory RecommendationsRevisions to future land use plan, Redevelopment Corridors study (street classifications)New pedestrian mobility planCode revisions including zoning (consider form-based) ordinance and subdivision regulationsTree preservation ordinanceHistoric districts design guidelineOverview: Previous Plans

2005: VISCOR

Key Public Improvements RecommendationsPedestrian mobility planStreetscapes and sidewalksBike lanes and traffic calmingChurch Circle enlargement / landscapingCement Hill landscaping / improvementsParks master plan / new neighborhood parksRedevelopment of blighted commercial sites including several in downtown Overview: Previous Plans

2006: Riverview HOPE VI

$50MM revitalization of 92 distressed public housing units in Riverview neighborhood

Completed in 2010, one year ahead of schedule

Diverse mixed-income program54 units of senior/disabled housing in renovated historic school22 single-family detached rental homes8 rental duplexes24 scattered-site single-family detached homeownership4 YouthBuild single dwelling homes for homeownershipAdditional 9 single dwelling houses for homeownership from sales proceedsEndowment Fund for Community Supportive Services

Overview: Previous Plans2011: Mayors Livability Task Force

Initiated in response to AARP survey

Assessment of citys quality of life

Short-term goals to:Improve communication to build civic awarenessEnhance access to servicesIntensify business recruitmentInvest in K-12 schools

Long-term goals for:Housing rehabilitation and developmentClean air and groundwater standardsNeighborhood crime reduction

And ongoing efforts to:Expand multimodal mobility options including connections to the GreenbeltAdd community facilities like the aquatic center, library expansion, new parksOverview: Previous Plans

Source: http://development.kingsporttn.gov/files/development/FINAL_Blue_Ribbon_Task_Force_Report_to_BMA.pdf

2012: Model City Coalition Plan Update

Evaluation of progress since 1997 ($42MM private, $129MM public investment)

Key recommendation: oversight team to manage plan execution

Three focus areas:Housing (upscale apartments / condos, lofts, SF residential)Magnets (retail, entertainment, sports, leisure / festivals, higher education, government)Aesthetics, gateways, infrastructure (Wilcox Drive, Stone Drive gateway corridors; Nolen Square, streetscaping)Overview: Previous Plans

Source: http://development.kingsporttn.gov/files/development/Model_City_Coalition_budget_presentation_to_BMA.pdf

Relevant Projects

Crosstown Connector Phase 5

Library renovation / expansion

Eastman Chemical expansion at Borden Mill

Holston Valley Medical Center renovation/ expansion

Historic State TheaterOverview: Previous Plans

CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS PLANNING GRANT (CNPG) OVERVIEW 26Overview: Choice Neighborhood InitiativeChoice Neighborhoods grants transform distressed neighborhoods and public and assisted projects into viable and sustainable mixed-income neighborhoods by linking housing improvements with appropriate services, schools, public assets, transportation, and access to jobs.KHRA has received a $300,000 Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) Planning Grant by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)One of 17 grantees across the countryGOAL: Develop a comprehensive Transformation Plan to revitalize the target neighborhood planning area.Overview: Planning Goals - Develop a TRANSFORMATION PLAN forHOUSINGEnergy efficient, mixed-income, one-for-one replacement

NEIGHBORHOODWell-functioning, economically viable, mixed-income neighborhoods

PEOPLEImproved health, safety, employment, mobility, and education

Overview: Planning Goals - NeighborhoodTransform the Selected Neighborhood through:Good ServicesQuality SchoolsImproved Public AssetsConvenient Public TransportationAccess to Jobs29

Overview: Planning Goals - PeopleEducation:Better Schools and ResourcesLearning from Cradle to CollegePreparation for Employment

Community and Supportive Services:Health SafetyEmployment

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Overview: Planning Goals - HousingTransform distressed Public and Assisted Housing into Housing that is:Energy EfficientMixed IncomeWell-designedFinancially Healthy for the Long TermOne for One Replacement requirement for units being redevelopedCurrent residents have right of return

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Overview: Physical ContextCNI Study Area

Bounded by:Kingsport Greenbelt on the north; Center Street, Railroads, and Wilcox Drive on the west and south; Center Street, Wateree Street, Piedmont Drive and Dorothy Street on the east.

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Overview: Physical ContextThe TARGET HousingOverview: Neighborhood CharacteristicsPoverty Rate 40.02%Part I crime rate 2.21 times that of the cityLong-term vacancy rate 17.88 versus 8.66 for Sullivan CountyTarget Housing:128 unitsRehabilitation Cost per unit $102,273Structural DeficienciesOutdated building systemsOn-site infrastructure replacementUnit design deficiencies

Research and Data Collection

Examine Issues and Needs

Develop Sustainable Transformation Strategies and Indicators to Measure Outcomes, and a Community Vision and Goals forHousing SupplyCommunity Growth (People)Neighborhood Improvement

Finalize and Document the Transformation Plan

IOverview: Planning Process35Planning Grant Application Submitted: May 2012Grant Received: October 2012HUD Site Visit: February 2013Focus Groups: quarterly meetingsSteering Committee: quarterly meetingsPlan completed: October 2014Overview: Planning Schedule36Overview: Community Engagement

Resident Meeting - April 24, 2012

Resident Kickoff Meeting Dec 10, 2012

Partner & Community Meeting Dec 10. 2012

37Overview: Communication Plan

Resident TrainingTransformation Team, Steering Committee, and Focus Group MeetingsIssues forums, workshops and charrettesFlyers posted in local access centersResident and Community SurveyPress releasesSocial mediaHousing Authority website

Jointly, the Focus Groups will design and implement the transformation planning process over the 24 month grant-planning period.Steering Committee will promote consensus.Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority will lead the planning processKingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority, City and Anchor InstitutionsSteering CommitteeEducationEconomic Self-SufficiencyHealthSafetyTransportSeniorsYouthOverview: Key Partners and StakeholdersNortheast State Community College will serve as an independent Monitoring and Evaluation entity and will track progress.

Stakeholders will provide input, confirm findings, and provide consensus throughout the transformation planning process.39DISCUSSIONQUESTIONS AND ANSWERSProject Website: http://www.kingsportchoice.com/

Lets Start Planning!Planning Station Exercise #1Change / No Change

On the Map:

Put a RED DOT on a place that you want to preserve, or something you dont want to see change. Think about

A historic buildingA favorite parkYour community centeretc.

You get four dots so youll need to choose wisely!

42Planning Station Exercise #2Change / No Change

On the same Map:

Put a GREEN DOT on something you want to see change. Think about:

A building that is run down and needs repair or demolition A vacant lot where there should be a house A broken sidewalk to fix A dangerous intersection that needs a stop sign or traffic light.etc.

Remember, four dots only!

43Planning Station Exercise #3Major Issues & Opportunities

On the same Map:

Grab a marker and post-it notes to identify and highlight major issues & opportunities on the map

Issues & Opportunities44

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