Downtown Master Plan February 2013 Presentation

Mahan Rykiel AssociatesArnett Muldrow AssociatesGrimm + Parker Architects

Stahl Scheaffer EngineeringKalback Planning and Design

Dan Jones Landscape Architecture

February 14, 2013

Phase I Draft Presentation to PSU Leadership

INTRODUCTIONProject PartnersBorough of State CollegePenn State UniversityDowntown State College, Inc.

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2. Establish the framework to create a most memorable, attractive and comfortable downtown

3. Consider public and private sector improvements that can attract a diverse range of users

Why this Master Plan?

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2. Analysis “High Points”3. Phase I Recommendations

• Branding Marketing

• Public Realm Enhancements

• Catalyst Project

4. Discussion

Today’s Presentation

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2. Utilities3. Multi-modal Transportation/Circulation4. Town-Gown Interface5. Downtown Uses and Development6. Community Sustainability

Purpose and Scope of Work

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2. Utilities3. Multi-modal Transportation/Circulation4. Town-Gown Interface5. Downtown Uses and Development6. Community Sustainability

Purpose and Scope of Work

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ANALYSIS: DOWNTOWN TODAY

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Downtown has most of the things many communities are trying to achieve: •True mix of uses•Mix of transportation•People on the streets•Vibrancy

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Characteristics of Great College Towns and Places1.The "Town/Gown" Experience2.Diversity3.Transportation Choices4.Connectivity5.Human Scale6.Density7.Attractive and Comfortable Public Realm8.Sustainability

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High Quality Public Realm

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Emerging Conclusions1.Downtown can’t compete with suburban development but it can distinguish itself and provide a complement to the suburban experience.2.Downtown functions as it should. There are uses that serve the local community but there is the opportunity for much more. 3.Need to balance benefits of student activities with challenges and protect neighborhood character.4.Allen Street corridor should be the focus for family and resident-based activities and businesses.5.Challenge: Getting regional customers coming in on a regular basis.

Downtown Market

THE VISION: LOOKING FORWARD

Downtown VisionVision ThemesSpecific Recommendations by Theme

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Downtown State College will continue to evolve into a world-class “College Town” district that reflects the dynamic “town/gown” relationship between a major university and a vibrant commercial district. Downtown will be a place where local citizens, regional and international visitors, faculty, staff, and students will find appealing, exciting and diverse offerings. Downtown State College will also emerge as a district that embraces sustainability and offers shopping, dining, entertainment, culture and the arts amidst a variety of living options and places to work.

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Theme 1: Marketing the District

Theme 2: Navigating the District

Theme 3: Connecting the District

Theme 4: Managing the District

Theme 5: Living in the District

Downtown Vision Themes

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THE VISION: LOOKING FORWARDTheme 1

Marketing the District: Cultivating Downtown’s Identity to Residents, Visitors and Investors

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• Downtown is a college town.• Downtown is also a place for all people: local

residents/families, regional residents/families, visitors, students, alumni, faculty/staff, entrepreneurs.

• Downtown adds value for and is an important complement to Penn State University.

• Downtown is a collection of special places.• Downtown is vibrant and full of life. • Downtown is where memories are made.

Downtown Brand Values

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Shape the best times of your life in Downtown State College.

As one of the nation’s iconic college towns, it is here where young adults get their first taste of independence, it is here where lifelong friendships are formed, and it is here where generations of former students come back time and again to experience the energy, the memories, and the spirit of this special place.

Downtown State College

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Reconnect with the best times of your life in Downtown State College.

It is home to the Centre Region’s largest

collection of independent, locally owned shops and restaurants. It is here that independent booksellers, unique boutiques, and specialty shops thrive mere blocks from historic neighborhoods. It is here where the region comes to enjoy our international cuisine, fine dining, and casual fare in a dynamic walk-able setting.


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Create the best times of your life in Downtown State College.

Creativity and culture thrive in our theatres, library, and public art. It is here where each summer Arts Fest transforms downtown into one of the nation’s most recognized events for art, film, music, and literature. It is here that young professionals share ideas that will evolve into the businesses of the future.


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Discover the best times of your life in Downtown State College.

Families from across the region come here for a day of exploration. It is here that our Library hosts activities that enrich our community. It is here that the Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania gives children the chance to explore, learn, and imagine. It is here that we gather for events to celebrate the vibrant life that the Centre Region has to offer.


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Live the best times of your life in Downtown State College.

Our downtown is a place where people gather and we invite you to be a part of it.

Make time for your family.Make time for your friends.Make time for yourself.

The best times of your life. Downtown State College.


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Navigating the District: Building a Pedestrian-Friendly, Multi-Modal Downtown

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Multi-Modal Transportation Strategy

Management of people, not cars Enhance experience of pedestrian, bicycle and

transit environments Increase awareness and convenience of

parking resources as part of Borough's parking management plan

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Remove ParkingAdd Parking

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Connecting the District: Creating a Comfortable, Cohesive and Attractive Downtown

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Public Realm Strategy

Focus on series of small gathering spaces and great streets

Create a “complete” core by focusing on streets that will connect with recent and current streetscape enhancements

Establish a streetscape hierarchy

Establish palette of cohesive materials

Incorporate sustainable practices

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THE VISION: LOOKING FORWARDCollege Avenue

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Four User Group InterestsMotoristsBus RidersBicyclistsPedestrians

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The Issues“Ground Zero” for Town/Gown ImagePedestrian/ADA and SafetyBicycle AccommodationsBus Operations and Rider ExperienceTraffic

College Avenue

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Existing Conditions to Inform the DesignCurb-to-curb dimension (36’-42’)Elevation change on campus side (2-3’)Vegetation blocks views to campusNo sidewalk adjacent to north side parkingExisting Elms Historic campus elements Campus walks don’t always align with intersectionsLow curbs and flat grades on downtown sideUndersized sidewalk areas PennDOT ownership

College Avenue

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ConclusionsWith desire to accommodate motorists, transit, bicyclists and pedestrians within a limited dimension, compromise will be requiredPriority audience – the pedestrianUtilize hierarchical treatment – more design attention to the core between Fraser and Garner StreetsCohesive design is needed along entire length

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The ConceptCohesive town/gown imageEnhanced campus visibility Expanded pedestrian zones Enhanced transit stopsBike facilities

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Paving Potential

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College Avenue - Opportunities

Uniform family of street lights and signal arms (Baltimore, MD)

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Gathering Space (Seating Opportunities, Tables, Special Planting, Etc.)Ornamental Fence to Allow

Views to Campus While Directing Pedestrians to Intersections

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Amenity Strip to Accommodate Grading (Exact Locations Determined at Design Phase)

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Grand Stair, Planters at Entrance to Campus at Allen Street.

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Campus/Downtown Pedestrian Connections

Existing High Street/College Avenue Intersection

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THE VISION: LOOKING FORWARDBeaver Avenue

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The IssuesVarying character Limited sidewalk areaHigh density of students

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The ConceptCohesive level of quality throughoutExpanded pedestrian gathering areasPotential lane reduction/parking (east of Garner)

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THE VISION: LOOKING FORWARDAllen Street Promenade

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The Concept100 Block as a “great place”Maintain vehicular access and parking most of the timePedestrian - only some of the timeHigh design aesthetic

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Allen Street - Precedents

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Allen St. – Calder Way Intersection Remains Clear to Allow for Vehicular Circulation Between Beaver Ave. and Calder Way

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The ConceptService, pedestrians and bikes Inconvenient for carsTwo-way flow for bikesDifferent experience from College and AllenArts/funkyDivert attention from utilities – don’t invest in undergrounding them

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Incorporate ThroughoutTransit, bike, pedestrian emphasis - “park once”Water qualityGreen roofLED LightingUse of recycled materialsRecycling stationsSolar-powered trash compactors

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New Streetscape

Improvements

Intersection: $200-$300K

Allen Street Promenade: $1-1.2 Million

Calder Way: $700-$800K

Pugh (Portion): $350-400K


Managing the District: Fostering a Safe and Appealing Downtown

(To Develop in Phase II)


Living in the District: Establishing Downtown as a Place for Professionals to Live and Work

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August 20-22: Project Kick-offNovember 5-8: Planning CharretteJanuary 25-Feb 15: Phase I DraftMarch 21-22: Phase I Final/Phase II DraftApril 15/16: Presentation of Final DraftJune 2013: Master Plan Complete

Schedule

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More Information

www.statecollegepa.us/engagesc

http://www.statecollegepa.us/engagesc

Mahan Rykiel AssociatesArnett Muldrow AssociatesGrimm + Parker Architects

Stahl Scheaffer EngineeringKalback Planning and Design

Dan Jones Landscape Architecture

February 14, 2013

Phase I Draft Presentation to PSU Leadership

Documents

Downtown Master Plan February 2013 Presentation