Brewerton, New YorkA Community at a Crossroads

David A. Yates4/20/2005Advisory CommitteeG. CurryR. Hawks

Presentation ContentsI. Introduction

II. Goals and Objectives,

III. Opportunities

IV. Analysis

V. Results

Brewerton

NorthWatertown

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Brewerton Then and Now

 Brewerton, New York at one time in its history was a thriving village and a weekend retreat for many Syracusans. And over time

• Suburban sprawl and zoning regulations• Businesses have left or closed

• Lost much of its historic architecture• Village housing is in disrepair or altered beyond recognition

As a result of these factors, Brewerton is on the verge of losing its village heritage and identity.

Capstone Question:

How can a deteriorated and economically challenged historic village core become a vital center for existing and future development?

Current map of Brewerton with project boundaries

Oneida River

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Rt. 37

Miller Rd.

Conrail

Bartell Rd.

Rt. 11(Brewerton Rd.)

Goal One: Evaluation and comparison of the three programs compatibility.

•Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor•Main Street Program•Onondaga County Settlement Plan

 

Mission Matrix

All Three ProgramsHistoric PreservationConservationCommunity DevelopmentDeveloping NeighborhoodsHigh Quality of LifeSelf-DeterminationIncremental Transformation

Two ProgramsPromotes PartnershipsNeighborhoods Diverse in UsePedestrian ScaleDowntown RevitalizationNeighborhood Revitalization

One ProgramRecreationInterpretationTourismClear Identity

Cohesion

Education

Resources

Identity

Neighborhood

Economics

Goals

Six Key Terms• Education• Cohesion• Economics• Identity• Resources• Neighborhood

Missions

All Three Programs• Historic Preservation• Conservation• Community Development• Developing Neighborhoods• High Quality of Life• Self-Determination• Incremental Transformation

Analysis: Missions and Goals•Homegrown initiative through local groups and partnerships for neighborhood/community development or re-vitalization.

•Begin incrementally with smaller projects, while preserving and enhancing existing resources.

•The neighborhood/community is developed at a pedestrian scale, serving their needs with a variety of economic, recreational, educational and living possibilities.

•These neighborhoods/communities create their own identity through the residents who live, work and play within the community.

•The neighborhoods/community’s image is then marketed through the education of its opportunities and benefits, from the residents to visitors and tourists.

Goal Two: To Rediscover the village of Brewerton. 

Natural

1. Wildlife

2. Water Features

3. Climate

Natural

1. WildlifeA. Fish: 58 species. Most popularB. Birds:

Bass: largemouth

Bluegills

Bullhead

WalleyeCommon Terns

Mallards

Cormorants

2. Water FeaturesA. Oneida LakeB. Oneida River with NY Canal system

3. ClimateA. SummerB. Fall C. Winter

Opportunities: Natural• Marketing resources can bring visitors into Brewerton• Fishing tournaments throughout the year• Bird watching• Oneida Lake tours with highlights during fall foliage season• Canal day tours

Historic and Cultural

1. Buildings/Structures2. Historic Village Plan3. History4. Cemetery5. Native American Resources

Historic and Cultural

1. Buildings/Structures2. Historic Village Plan3. History4. Cemetery5. Native American Resources

Historic and Cultural 1. Buildings/Structures2. Historic Village Plan3. History4. Cemetery5. Native American Resources

Brief history•1759-Fort Brewerton opens,burns in 1767-68

•1789-Oliver Stevens first settler

•1812-Plank toll road built from Brewerton to Ward of Salina(Syracuse) lasting 67 yrs.

•1835-Oneida Lake Canal Co. finishes canal connecting Oneida Lake to the Erie Canal

•1871-Syracuse Northern opens railroad with stop and drawbridge in Brewerton

•1874-Brewerton incorporated as a village, then many years later the charter is surrendered

Historic and Cultural

1. Buildings/Structures2. Historic Village Plan3. History4. Cemetery5. Native American Resources

Historic and Cultural

1. Buildings/Structures2. Historic Village Plan3. History4. Cemetery5. Native American Resources

The village was called Techiroguen, while the locality was known as Oh-saha-u-ny-tak se-ugh-kah ("where the waters run out of Oneida Lake").

Opportunities: Historical• Village walking tours• Rehabilitation of existing historic structures• Historic district designation• American heritage events• Highlight historical facts and events• Emphasize historical transportation routes: Plank Road, Railroad• Development of a Native American Historical site

Recreation and Tourism

1. Fishing 2. Boating3. Canal4. Brewerton Speedway5. Marinas6. Seasonal7. Waterfront Restaurants

Opportunities: Recreation and Tourism• Fishing Derbies- Year round• Boating races: Motor, Sailing, Personal watercraft• Recreation exhibitions: Water Skiing, Rowing, Kayaks• Opening Day Parade- Brewerton Speedway• Fourth of July Celebration• Boat Parade• In Water Boat Show

Land Use

1. Local Zoning2. Vacant Land3. Vacant Buildings4. Ownership5. Building Condition

Local Zoning

Land Use

Land Use1. Local Zoning2. Vacant Land3. Vacant Buildings4. Ownership5. Building Condition

Image Diagram

Goal Three: To Re-establish the village center through the applicable missions and principles of the three programs in the development of a designed plan.

 

Traditional Neighborhood Characteristics1. Walkability2. Diversity3. Community4. Economy5. Environmental Health6. Worthy Destinations

Appropriate Guidelines

1. The neighborhood structure2. Nature preservation and celebration, Natural connective corridors3. Mixed-Use, Center Retail-Office, Transit stop?4. Center public space5. Neighborhood street network6. Street widths: 7. Sidewalks:8. Street trees

9. Street lights10. Storefront signage, visible but appealing, with unity11. Building heights: 2- 3 stories in center decreasing towards edge12. Parking: hide lots, increase quality13. Inclusive housing: 14. Apartments over retail15. Architectural consistency for region16. Parks distributed within neighborhood

Base Map

Detail Area Boundary

Pedestrian Scale

Making Connections

Pedestrian Connectors

Pedestrian Friendly

Public Space Opportunities

Connective Streetscape

Goal Four: To develop a list of potential economic support and incentives. 

Rehabilitation Opportunities

Infill Opportunities

Let the rediscovering and reestablishing begin

Questions?