International Blvd. TOD PlanPlan OverviewPlan Overview

February 20111

What is Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

Mixed-use projects centered around a transit resource thataround a transit resource, that creates areas that are:- Sustainable/green

W lk bl / t / i fill- Walkable / compact / infill- Mixed use where feasible- Diverse (income, age, family size)

H lth- Healthy

Considers:- Population growth- Population growth- Demographics- Global warming - Water supplyWater supply- Health services- Transportation Infrastructure

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Project Purpose

Identify a long-term visiony g

Examine opportunities for developing TOD Projects along International Boulevardg

Lay the foundation for implementing TOD Projects at appropriate locationspp p

Identify a variety of flexible & far-reaching actions to implement the TOD Planp- Private investment- Public funds over time

C it b d i ti- Community-based organizations

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Planning Team

City of Oakland (project lead)

CalTrans

TransForm & Oakland Community Organizationsy g

Consultant Team- Raimi + Associates (project management; land use; health)(p j g ; ; )

- Sargent Town Planning (urban design)

- Conley Consulting Group (market, economic and housing)

- Nelson\Nygaard (transit)

- Dowling (traffic modeling)

Community Advisory Committee

Technical Advisory Committee4

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Outreach &Participation

5 Community Advisory Committee (CAC) M ti(CAC) Meetings

Community Workshops- Workshop #1: September 2010

- Workshop #2: October 2010

- Workshop #3: January 2011- Workshop #3: January 2011

5 Focus Group meetings

SStakeholder interviews and discussions

Outreach to community groupsOutreach to community groups

Meetings with public agencies6

Key Issues

Crime & prostitutionCrime & prostitution

Unattractive & dirty streets and sidewalks

Run down & abandoned buildings

Lack of grocery stores, retail & banksLack of grocery stores, retail & banks

Traffic congestion

Pedestrian safetyPedestrian safety

Need for a diversity of quality & affordable housingg

Lack of jobs & economic opportunity

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Community Assets

Diverse ethnicitiesDiverse ethnicities

Strong social-service organization presence

Affordable housing

Rich historyRich history

Engaged & active citizenry

Close to frequent transit service

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Vision

“O ti d b ildi th f l“Over time, and building on the successful

implementation of AC Transit’s proposed Bus Rapid

Transit (BRT) system, International Boulevard will

b t f d f f tt i lbe transformed from a forgotten regional

thoroughfare with significant crime issues into a

beautiful, attractive “main street” for the adjacent

neighborhoods ”neighborhoods….”

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Guiding Principles

1. Focused TOD as A Catalyst for Positive ChChange

2. A Safe and Healthy Community

3 Buildings That Support Transit and the3. Buildings That Support Transit and the Public Realm

4. Transportation Choices

5. Beautiful, Attractive Streets

6. Foster Jobs and Economic Development

7. Support the Neighborhoods’ Need for Goods and Services

8 A Citizenry That is Engaged in Its Future8. A Citizenry That is Engaged in Its Future

9. A Celebration of Ethnicity and Culture

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Sit #1 22nd d I t ti lSite #1 – 22nd and International11

Sit #1 22nd d I t ti lSite #1 – 22nd and International12

Sit #1 22nd d I t ti lSite #1 – 22nd and International13

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Sit #1 22nd d I t ti lSite #1 – 22nd and International15

Sit #2 57th d I t ti lSite #2 – 57th and International16

Sit #2 57th d I t ti lSite #2 – 57th and International17

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Sit #3 81st d I t ti lSite #3 – 81st and International20

Sit #3 81st d I t ti lSite #3 – 81st and International21

Sit #3 81st d I t ti lSite #3 – 81st and International22

Sit #3 81st d I t ti lSite #3 – 81st and International23

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Sit #4 104th d I t ti lSite #4 – 104th and International25

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Plan Structure

Introduction

Existing conditions

History of the processHistory of the process

Vision and guiding principles

Sub area plansSub-area plans

Design guidance

Implementation recommendationsImplementation recommendations

Implementing the vision

D t il d t t ti d tiDetailed transportation recommendations

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Sub-Area Plans

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5 Sub-Area Plans

Existing Conditions – More detailed & sub-area specific.

Key Issues – Lists key issues identified by the community.

Vision – A forward-looking statement.Vision A forward looking statement.

Sub-Area Recommendations – Stakeholder- and community-identified strategies to help achieve the sub-y g parea vision

Community Priorities – Lists of the land uses and physical improvements most desired by the community for the sub-area.

TOD C t l t A E h b ’ TOD t l tTOD Catalyst Areas – Each sub-area’s TOD catalyst areas where resources should be focused

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San Antonio (14th to 23rd)

Vision: “the San Antonio Sub-area will be transformed into i hb h d i t d i d id th t b ilda neighborhood-oriented mixed use corridor that builds on

the diverse ethnicities in the San Antonio neighborhoods.”

Priorities- Affordable housing- Family housingFamily housing- Senior housing- Full-service bank or credit union

S- Small-scale supermarket- Add resources to address prostitution- Add street lightingg g- Increase police presence

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Fruitvale (23rd to 51st)

Vision: “the thriving commercial corridor on International B l d b t f i t l F it l ABoulevard between from approximately Fruitvale Avenue to 38th Avenue and the nationally-renowned Fruitvale Transit Village – Fruitvale will once again become the g g“second downtown” of the City of Oakland.”

Priorities- Entertainment uses- Art galleries and cultural spaces

Ad lt d ti d/ j b l t t- Adult education and/or job-placement center- Affordable housing- Senior housing- Take steps to address prostitution- Increase the police presence in Fruitvale

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Hegenberger (69th to 86th)

Vision: “The Hegenberger Sub-area will continue to evolve f il i t d id t i i i i las a family-oriented corridor containing various social

services, and will be supported by neighborhood-serving retail.”

Priorities- Grocery storey- Bank- Neighborhood-serving retail and services- Senior centerSenior center- Add parks and open spaces- Add a recreation center/gymnasium

Add t dd tit ti- Add resources to address prostitution- Address truck traffic- Improve pedestrian crossings

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Havenscourt-Lockwood (51st to 69th)

Vision: “Over time, the Havenscourt-Lockwood Sub-area ill b t f d i t b tif l d t i i t dwill be transformed into a beautiful, pedestrian-oriented

corridor with a diversity of uses. The focal point of activity will be around the TOD Catalyst Area between 51st and y57th Avenues.”

Priorities- Supermarket- Adult education or job-placement center

E l t- Employment uses- Bank- Art galleries and cultural spaces- Limit liquor stores- Add street lighting

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Elmhurst (86th to Durant)

Vision: “enhance the Sub-area as a small-scale retail street th t it li it l ti D t S iththat capitalizes on its location near Durant Square, with a focus on development in the TOD Catalyst Area between 94th and 104th Avenues.”

Priorities- Grocery storeGrocery store- Bank- Arts and entertainment uses

N i hb h d i t il d i- Neighborhood-serving retail and services- Regular street and sidewalk cleaning- Increase code enforcement activities- Add pedestrian amenities- Improve pedestrian crossings

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TOD Catalyst Areas

Smaller areas within sub-areasSmaller areas within sub areas

Focus of initial resources

Improvements will spread outwards from these areas along the rest of the corridor

8 catalyst areas identified along corridor

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TOD CatalystTOD Catalyst Areas

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Implementation Recommendations

Focus resources in TOD Catalyst Areas (#1)

Address criminal activity (#2)

Improve the physical appearance of the corridor (#3)

Improve the pedestrian environment (#4)

Build partnerships and work with the community (#11)

Enhance job access and training (#12)

Recruit and promote new uses (#13)

Celebrate arts, ethnicity and culture (#15)

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Implementation Recommendations

Create clear TOD standards and guidelines (#5)

Streamline the environmental review process (#6)

Improve transit facilities (#7)

Improve the bicycle network (#8)

Create a comprehensive approach to parking (#9)

Manage motor vehicle traffic (#10)

Increase the availability of and access to healthy foods (#14)foods (#14)

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Why Implement this Plan?

Invest in Oakland’s neighborhoods

Restore International Boulevard to the way it was

Reduce crime through beautification

Increase private investment opportunities

Beautify the area to push aside a lot of the current issues and increase civic prideincrease civic pride

Increase transportation choices

More recreational opportunitiesMore recreational opportunities

Improve health and physical activity

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Top Priorities

1. Continue the IBCAC and IBTAC- Continued meetings and discussion

- Refinement of the priority actions

2. Undertake stabilization efforts focused on crime, prostitution and liquor stores

3. Implement the BRT and/or streetscape improvement efforts

4 Target funding programs to the TOD Catalyst Areas4. Target funding programs to the TOD Catalyst Areas

5. Codify the vision and recommendations in the TOD Plan

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for additional information

Elois A. Thornton - 510-238-6284Ulla Britt Jonsson 510 238 3322Ulla-Britt Jonsson - 510-238-3322

Holly Pearson - 510-238-3079

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TOD Catalyst Areas

Smaller areas within sub-areasSmaller areas within sub areas

Focus of initial resources

Improvements will spread outwards from these areas along the rest of the corridor

8 catalyst areas identified along corridor

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New TOD Location Criteria

Transit-availability and proximityTransit availability and proximity

Major crossroads and/or connectivity to adjacent areas

Vacant and underutilized parcels

Larger parcels and/or parcels under common ownership

Close to existing community resources

Attaching to e isting/so nd rban fabricAttaching to existing/sound urban fabric

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Major CrossMajor Cross Streets

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ProposedProposed TOD

L tiLocations

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San Antonio (14th to 23rd)

Vision: “the San Antonio Sub-area will be transformed into i hb h d i t d i d id th t b ilda neighborhood-oriented mixed use corridor that builds on

the diverse ethnicities in the San Antonio neighborhoods.”

Priorities- Affordable housing- Family housingFamily housing- Senior housing- Full-service bank or credit union

S- Small-scale supermarket- Add resources to address prostitution- Add street lightingg g- Increase police presence

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San Antonio TOD Catalyst Area #1

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Insert site plan

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San Antonio/Fruitvale TOD Catalyst Area #2TOD Catalyst Area #2

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Insert site plan

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Fruitvale (23rd to 51st)

Vision: “the thriving commercial corridor on International B l d b t f i t l F it l ABoulevard between from approximately Fruitvale Avenue to 38th Avenue and the nationally-renowned Fruitvale Transit Village – Fruitvale will once again become the g g“second downtown” of the City of Oakland.”

Priorities- Entertainment uses- Art galleries and cultural spaces

Ad lt d ti d/ j b l t t- Adult education and/or job-placement center- Affordable housing- Senior housing- Take steps to address prostitution- Increase the police presence in Fruitvale

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Fruitvale TOD Catalyst Area #3

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Insert site plan

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Fruitvale TOD Catalyst Area #4

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Insert site plan

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Havenscourt-Lockwood (51st to 69th)

Vision: “Over time, the Havenscourt-Lockwood Sub-area ill b t f d i t b tif l d t i i t dwill be transformed into a beautiful, pedestrian-oriented

corridor with a diversity of uses. The focal point of activity will be around the TOD Catalyst Area between 51st and y57th Avenues.”

Priorities- Supermarket- Adult education or job-placement center

E l t- Employment uses- Bank- Art galleries and cultural spaces- Limit liquor stores- Add street lighting

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Havenscourt / LockwoodTOD Catalyst Area #5TOD Catalyst Area #5

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Insert site plan

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Hegenberger (69th to 86th)

Vision: “The Hegenberger Sub-area will continue to evolve f il i t d id t i i i i las a family-oriented corridor containing various social

services, and will be supported by neighborhood-serving retail.”

Priorities- Grocery storey- Bank- Neighborhood-serving retail and services- Senior centerSenior center- Add parks and open spaces- Add a recreation center/gymnasium

Add t dd tit ti- Add resources to address prostitution- Address truck traffic- Improve pedestrian crossings

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Hegenberger TOD Catalyst Area #6

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Insert site plan

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Hegenberger TOD Catalyst Area #8

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Insert site plan

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Elmhurst (86th to Durant)

Vision: “enhance the Sub-area as a small-scale retail street th t it li it l ti D t S iththat capitalizes on its location near Durant Square, with a focus on development in the TOD Catalyst Area between 94th and 104th Avenues.”

Priorities- Grocery storeGrocery store- Bank- Arts and entertainment uses

N i hb h d i t il d i- Neighborhood-serving retail and services- Regular street and sidewalk cleaning- Increase code enforcement activities- Add pedestrian amenities- Improve pedestrian crossings

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Elmhurst TOD Catalyst Area #9

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Insert site plan

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Insert site plan

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Focus Resources in TOD Areas (#1)

Create TOD Catalyst Area policyCreate TOD Catalyst Area policy

Expand funding for Redevelopment Programs and focus in CatalystPrograms and focus in Catalyst Areas

Target affordable housing fundsTarget affordable housing funds

Acquire vacant properties

Identify contaminated sites and pursue funding for remediation

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Address Criminal Activity (#2)

Increase development to create “eyesIncrease development to create eyes on the street”

Implement a CPTED program alongImplement a CPTED program along International Boulevard

Increase street lighting to improveIncrease street lighting to improve public safety

Create Hotel 24 hour stay ordinanceCreate Hotel 24-hour stay ordinance

Add resources to address prostitution & th i i l ti iti& other criminal activities

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Improve the Physical Appearance (#3)

Build the BRT or other transitBuild the BRT or other transit

Expand the façade improvement program

Make streetscape improvements in TODMake streetscape improvements in TOD Catalyst Areas

Expand graffiti abatement p g

Clean streets and sidewalks regularly

Create a “Clean Community”Create a Clean Community Education Program

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Improve the Ped. Environment (#4)

Prepare sidewalk width guidelinesPrepare sidewalk width guidelines

Enhance pedestrian crossings

Study & improve traffic signalization for pedestrian activity

Improve wheelchair ramps

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Build Partnerships (#11)

On-going Community Advisory Committee to monitorOn going Community Advisory Committee to monitor TOD Plan implementation

Coordination with other community associationsCoordination with other community associations, organizations & agencies to facilitate TOD Plan implementation

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Enhance Job Access / Training (#12)

Local-hire ordinanceLocal hire ordinance

Employment opportunities

Job placement/vocational training center

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Recruit and Promote New Uses (#13)

Pursue banks for InternationalPursue banks for International Boulevard

Pursue grocery stores for areas g yalong or near International Boulevard

Create an affordable retail program

Prepare a Medical Clinic Feasibility Study

Prepare a Vacant Retail Study

Increase and improve parks andIncrease and improve parks and green spaces

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Celebrate Ethnicity, Arts, Culture (#15)

Create an International Blvd publicCreate an International Blvd public art advisory committee and program

Establish an Arts and CulturalEstablish an Arts and Cultural Center

Market the artist community alongMarket the artist community along and near International Boulevard

Create a “History of InternationalCreate a History of International Boulevard” Project

H t A l I t ti lHost an Annual International Boulevard Community-Wide Event

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Key Design Guidance

Provide transit-supportive residential d iti d i fdensities and a mix of uses

Design buildings to provide “eyes on the street”street

Locate buildings at or near the sidewalk with active ground-floor uses

Focus retail and services within walking distance of TOD Catalyst Areas

Design buildings to be good neighbors

Improve the visual character and pedestrian q alit of b ildingsquality of buildings

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