Urban Design & Development Plan for the Skinker DeBaliviere Community - FINAL

U R B A N D E S I G N & D E V E L O P M E N T P L A NF O R T H E S K I N K E R D e B A L I V I E R E C O M M U N I T Y

Final Urban Design & Development Plan P U B L I C M E E T I N G # 5S T . L O U I S , M I S S O U R I

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F E B R U A R Y 2 5 , 2 0 1 4

FOR THE SKINKER DeBALIVIERE COMMUNITYURBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PLAN

AGENDAPLANNING PROCESS

PUBLIC WORKSHOP #4 SUMMARY

FINAL URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PLAN Community Vision & GoalsFocus Area Plans

• Neighborhood Core• Neighborhood Center• Neighborhood Edge

• Delmar Boulevard• DeBaliviere Avenue• Forest Park Parkway• Skinker Boulevard

IMPLEMENTATIONNeighborhood Plan AdoptionZoning & Regulatory ControlsImplementation PhasingImplementation FundingMarketing, Branding, & Identity

NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY SYSTEMSKEYPAD POLLING


The intent of the Urban Design & Development Plan is to continue the neighborhoods revitalization to achieve the Community Council’s (CC) stated Long-Term Goal for Skinker DeBaliviere to be an inclusive, cohesive, sustainable and vibrant urban community. (ref: RFP)

Objectives:• Engage residents and stakeholders• Build on the CC's sub-committee work

such as the Identity & Positioning Plan. • Identify specific projects and community

priorities. • Provide necessary implementation

documentation for development partners, funding sources, and the community.

• Revitalization to occur over the long-term (20-25years)

INTENT & OBJECTIVES


SCOPE OF SERVICES1.0 SITE INVESTIGATION

2.0 GUIDING VISION & LIVABILITY PRINCIPLES

3.0 SKINKER DEBALIVIERE NEIGHBORHOOD OPTIONS

4.0 URBAN DEISGN & DEVELOPMENT PLAN PREFERRED OPTION• Urban Design & Development Plan Preferred Option• Draft Focus Areas Concepts & Strategies• Draft Delmar Boulevard/DeBaliviere Avenue Commercial & TOD

Strategies• Steering Committee Meeting 03/Public Workshop 03• Steering Committee Meeting 04

5.0 FINAL URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PLAN• Final Urban Design & Development Plan Preferred Option• Final Focus Areas Concepts & Strategies• Final Delmar Boulevard/DeBaliviere Avenue Commercial

& TOD Strategies• Draft Implementation Plan, Project Identification & Prioritization• Final Implementation Plan, Project Identification & Prioritization• Final Public Presentation• Submission of Final Deliverables


PROJECT SCHEDULEThe schedule for the completion of the Urban Design & Development Plan was determined by completion of the Delmar and DeBaliviere TOD Station Area Planning Project

March 26, 2013 Public Meeting 03

July 10 AdCom Meeting 04TOD Project Update

October 2, AdCom Meeting 05Project Restart

November 13 AdCom Meeting 06Final Urban Design & Development Plan Preferred Option

November 19 Public Workshop 04Final Urban Design & DevelopmentPlan Preferred Option

February 19 AdCom Meeting 07Final Plan Review

February 25 Public PresentationFinal Plan Presentation


November 19, 2013PUBLIC WORKSHOP #4SUMMARY OF FEEDBACK


PROCESS2 Small groups spent 45 minutes reviewing the Vision, Goals, and Preferred Option Plan with members of the consultant team. Detailed areas included.

• NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER• DELMAR TOD• DeBALIVIERE AVENUE• FOREST PARK PARKWAY• SKINKER BOULEVARD

GOALNotes on everyone’s comments and general discussion topics and items were transcribed on each board.

PUBLIC WORKSHOP #04


TRANSITWORK BOARD


TRANSITWORK BOARDS SUMMARYLUCIER PARK• No strong preference for either option: not an

asset as currently configured. • Needs programming, lighting, and resources• Public/private partnership for park maintenance• Adjacent school should utilize as necessary

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (Des Peres/Lucier P.)• General overall support• Should be pursued immediately• Preference is for pedestrian overpass• Need funding for improvements

DELMAR TOD• General support

DEBALIVIERE AVE & METRO GARAGE• General support• Senior housing• Maintain street configuration at Laurel (one way)

and DeGiverville (closed)

SKINKER BOULEVARD• General support for dedicated bike lanes• Concern regarding removing all parking• Need for more intermittent crossings

FOREST PARK PARKWAY• Support for perforated wall with plants• Pedestrian islands or pedestrian only cross time at Skinker Intersection

BEST PROJECTS TO PURSUE NOW…• FOREST PARK PARKWAY• DES PERES AVENUE


FINAL URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PLAN


COMMUNITY VISION(as amended)

“Build upon Skinker DeBaliviere’s history, revitalization, diversity, sense of community, and unmatched neighborhood

amenities and access to transit to create the city’s premier healthy, distinctive, and vibrant transit-based community.


A healthy community is defined by an engaged citizenry, a diverse population base, an eclectic housing stock, cultural, recreational and entertainment amenities, embedded in a

walkable neighborhood with public transit options.

These places offer healthy and affordable housing options, and a variety of safe, comfortable, and convenient transportation choices. Healthy places support access to healthy foods, the natural environment, and other amenities that

allow people to reach their full potential.

Overall, healthy places are designed, built, and programmed to support the physical, mental, and social well‐being of the people who live, work, learn, and

visit there.


COMMUNITY GOALS1. Continue existing neighborhood revitalization success, including stable property values,

safety, community events, and neighborhood programming.

2. Preserve and enhance the beauty and distinctive character of Skinker DeBaliviere.

3. Increase neighborhood unity through outreach, programming, and design.

4. Capitalize on the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood’s unmatched access to transit.5. Create a vibrant neighborhood center around the 4 Corners, Lucier Park, and the Delmar

Loop MetroLink Station.

6. Support independent lifestyle choices for residents of all ages and abilities by increasing housing options, mobility, and community services ... A multi-generational neighborhood

7. Create a complete community by promoting vibrant, mixed-use development and neighborhood amenities.

8. Enhance neighborhood sustainability and environmental stewardship.9. Organize for implementation success through community empowerment and effective

governance.


TRANSITSKINKER DEBALIVIERE SUSTAINABILITY SYSTEMS

FOOD LANDSCAPE & TREES

WASTE, RECYCLING & COMPOSTING

ENERGY HEALTH & SAFETY

WATER

HOUSINGARTS, CULTURE & EDUCATION

EMPOWERMENT, EQUITY & DIVERSITY

MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT &

PROSPERITY

URBAN QUALITY & PUBLIC SPACE

NETWORK


FINAL URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PLANFINAL URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PLAN


FOCUS AREASNEIGHBORHOOD CORE

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERDES PERES & LUCIER PARK

NEIGHBORHOOD EDGESEAST LOOP

DeBALIVIERE AVENUEFOREST PARK PARKWAY

SKINKER BOULEVARD


FOCUS AREAS : : Core – Center - EdgesFOCUS AREAS : : Core – Center - Edges


FOCUS AREAS

NEIGHBORHOOD COREThe most developed and established historic, residential core of Skinker DeBaliviere


NEIGHBORHOOD CORE

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER The new seam of the neighborhood and a rejuvenated, central community park.

FOCUS AREAS


NEIGHBORHOOD CORE

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES

EAST LOOPA vibrant, multi-use district surrounding the Delmar MetroLink Station

FOCUS AREAS


NEIGHBORHOOD CORE

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES

EAST LOOP

DeBALIVIERE AVENUE A stabilized, densified mixed-use corridor serving as a daily use area for SkinkerDeBaliviere and adjacent neighborhoods.

FOCUS AREAS


NEIGHBORHOOD CORE

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES

EAST LOOP

DeBALIVIERE AVENUE

FOREST PARK PARKWAYA new front – presenting a positive image and identity – for Skinker DeBaliviere

FOCUS AREAS


NEIGHBORHOOD CORE

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES

EAST LOOP

DeBALIVIERE AVENUE

FOREST PARK PARKWAY

SKINKER BOULEVARDA bike and pedestrian friendly corridor and entrance to Skinker DeBaliviere

FOCUS AREAS




NEIGHBORHOOD CORE


NEIGHBORHOOD COREURBAN DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Preserve Neighborhood

Character & Historic Architecture

3. Preserve, Maintain & Diversify Neighborhood

Landscape

4. Provide Housing, Transportation & Social

Programs for Seniors & Youth

5. Improve Sidewalks & Bike Paths for Safety & Comfort

6. Create Strong Inter-& Intra-Neighborhood

Relationships

7. Enhance Neighborhood

Sustainability Systems & Household Sustainability

8. Promote Neighborhood Diversity,

Engagement & Participation

2. Stabilize & Improve Housing & Property

Values

9. Increase resident transit usage &

perception as a transit-oriented neighborhood

10. Enhance Civic Infrastructure for

multi-generational neighborhood






Landscape





Relationships






Values




Children & Seniors


TRANSIT

ASSETS• Large majority of historic homes and

buildings create strong identity, character & neighborhood fabric

• Active Historic District Committee is currently updating neighborhood Historic Code

• Housing Condition• Good – 76% (703 buildings)• Fair – 14% (129 buildings)• Poor – 2.4% (25 buildings)• Very Poor – 0.6% (6 buildings)• Unspecified – 7% (71 buildings)

• Residential Building Permits in 2013• Skinker DeBaliviere: 143• Shaw: 188• West End: 59

NEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 1: Preserve Neighborhood Character & Historic Architecture


TRANSIT

ASSETS• Energy efficiency awareness and

Housing Maintenance programs

ISSUES• Older homes are expensive and

sometimes difficult to maintain, rehab, and renovate.



TRANSIT

ACTIONS• Continue and expand existing home

improvement programs, including:• Greening Your Home• Solar Energy• Minor Home Repair Workshop• Rebuilding Together St. Louis

• Create new educational programs focused on historic architecture characteristics and preservation:

• Historic Tax Credits Workshop• Architectural History Tour• Preservation & Reuse

PARTNERS• Local Experts• Long-time Residents• Preservationists & Architects







Landscape





Values


Relationships






Children & Seniors


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 2: Stabilize & Improve Housing & Property Values

ASSETS• Wide variety of housing types

• Single Family – 78%• 2-4-6 Family Flats – 13%• Multi-Family Buildings – 9%

• 48 Homes sold in the past 3 years• Skinker DeB: 2.2% of Units• Shaw: 2.8% of Units• West End: 0.4% of Units

• Avg. residential sale price in 2013• Skinker DeBaliviere: $ 227,000• Shaw: $ 119,917• West End: $ 81,840


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE

ASSETS• Relatively average but stable Single

Family Housing Values

• Relatively average but stable Property Values

Assessed values are approximately 19% of typical market value.HOUSING VALUES ARE HIGHEST IN

PARKVIEW & THE CATLIN TRACT. WITHIN THE CORE, HIGHEST VALUES ARE WEST OF ROSEDALE.

THE MAJORITY OF PROPERTY VALUES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORE ARE BETWEEN $20,000 AND $50,000.

# 2: Stabilize & Improve Housing & Property Values



ASSETS• Existing Home Repair & Maintenance

Programs• Home Inspection Preparation• Minor Home Repair• Historic District Workshop• Greening Your Home

• Skinker DeBaliviere Community Housing Corporation. Current activities include:• Land acquisition• Commercial/Mixed-Use

Development• Housing Development

• Recent outreach to all rental property owners about maintenance, historic code, trash pick up, and neighborliness.



ASSETS• Only 242 Vacant Residential Units

• 821 Owner Occupied Residential Parcels

• 421 Non-Owner Occupied Residential Parcels

ISSUES• High renter occupancy rates with low

home ownership rates have shown to decrease housing value, decrease property upkeep, and negatively effect community participation.



ACTIONS• Promote homeownership and responsible

land-lordship with neighborhood marketing and programs to help and welcome new homeowners.

• Innovate programs to help current owners retain home ownership – Aging in Place Committee

• Infill Vacant Properties

• SDCHC has potential to be more active

• Market large-scale project opportunities

PARTNERS• SDCHC• Private Developers






Landscape





Values


Relationships






Children & Seniors


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 3: Preserve, Maintain & Diversify Neighborhood Landscape

ASSETS• SDCC has a Beautification Committee

that helps maintain medians, green lots, Lucier Park, and miscellaneous plantings.

• SDCC offers garden & greening workshops• Gateway Greening: Preparing

Your Garden for Late Season• Making Your Home & Community

Greener• Planter Painting• Plant Exchange Da• Garden Workshop – Science in

the Garden, the Evolution of Food Crops

• Plant Exchange• Blitz Day



ASSETS• Community Gardens are popular and

active

• Skinker DeBaliviere has many healthy and robust trees that shade streets and homes and give character to the neighborhood and offer extensive environmental benefits

ISSUES• Many trees are older and will need

extra care and eventually replacing

• Ongoing maintenance is required for green areas and more volunteers are needed



ACTIONS• Work with the City to Complete the Tree

Survey for Ward 26 (expected in 2014)

• Create a Comprehensive Neighborhood Reforestation Plan. Work closely with the City to identify priority areas and projects.

• Create a funding matching program to improve size of trees planted and provide additional funds for tree replacements.

• Expand the role of the Beautification Committee to include all public realm care initiatives for parks, publicly owned parks, medians, streetscapes, urban forest, and all green infrastructure.



ACTIONS• Continue and Expand neighborhood

landscape workshops to support home and neighborhood-wide landscaping, maintenance, gardening, etc.

• Attract more participants and volunteers to the Beautification Committee.

• Continue promoting the CSA and Community Gardens for local food.

• Create multi-generational programs and partnerships to help seniors maintain their landscape.

• Create green intersections with native plants and colorful planters.



ACTIONS• Create a streetscape greening strategy

based on volunteer workdays that prioritizes certain streets including Waterman, Rosedale and Des Peres.

PARTNERS• City of St. Louis Forestry Department• City of St. Louis Sustainable

Neighborhood Toolkit• Greening organizations, non-profit or for

profit.• Gateway Greening• St. Louis Green• Green Gardening• USAgain• Etc.• Missouri Botanical Garden






Landscape





Values


Relationships






Children & Seniors


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 4: Provide Housing, Transportation and Social Programs for Seniors & Youth

ASSETS• 27% of the neighborhood is over 55 years

old.

• SDCC has Aging – in – Place Committee, Neighborhood Services Committee, senior-focused workshops, and other programs to assist seniors.

• Older homeowners are invested in the neighborhood and want to remain active, contributing members of the community.

ISSUES• Aging population will face challenges such

as home and property maintenance, accessibility, financial management.

5% - 15% over age 5515% - 26% over age 5526% - 36% over age 5536% - 46% over age 5546% - 57% over age 55


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 4: Provide Housing, Transportation and Social Programs for Seniors & Youth

ACTIONS• Construct and Support Construction of

integrated Universal and Senior Housing.

• Continue Workshops Focused on Senior Issues.

• Innovate programs to help seniors stay in their homes.

• Continue Home Repair Programs for Seniors and Disabled.

• Expand services and capacity of SDCC Residential Committee & Neighborhood Services Committee.

PARTNERS• SDCHC






Landscape





Values


Relationships






Children & Seniors


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 5: Improve Sidewalks and Bike Paths for Safety and Comfort

ASSETS• Skinker DeBaliviere has majority fair

and good quality sidewalks throughout the neighborhood core.

• Skinker DeBaliviere is within walking distance of many amenities including schools, churches, WU, Forest Park, the Loop, and 3 MetroLink stations.

• A great walkable Neighborhood!!

SIDEWALK QUALITYGoodFairPoor



ISSUES• Crime and perception of crime are still

cause for some feelings of lack of safety in the neighborhood.

• Neighborhood edges are not safe or comfortable for walking and cycling.

• Neighborhood lacks bike infrastructure.

• Entrances and intersections at the edges of the neighborhood are very dangerous and unwelcoming.

• Within the neighborhood, there are only two places to cross the MetroLinktracks (Waterman Boulevard and Kingsbury Avenue).

BIKEABLE QUALITYGoodFairPoor



ACTIONS• Host a Clean Up Day to Improve planting

conditions of Rosedale barriers

• Work with the City of St. Louis to implement sidewalk repairs.

• Work with Great Rivers Greenway to Implement Des Peres Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Improvements as shown in plan.

• Work with Great Rivers Greenway to Implement the St. Vincent Greenway from Delmar to Forest Park.

• Use Better Block project to address outstanding issues related to walking and biking infrastructure.



ACTIONS• Work with WU to build neighborhood

support for Skinker Blvd. Bike and Pedestrian Improvements

• Work with Trailnet, Great Rivers Greenway, Bike St. Louis, and other local organizations to host bike and walk events in the neighborhood• Des Peres Avenue Bike St. Louis

Public Meeting – March 22

PARTNERS• Washington University• Trailnet• Great Rivers Greenway• Gateway Greening• Bike St. Louis• Better Block


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 5: Improve Sidewalks and Bike Paths for Safety and ComfortRosedale: Existing


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 5: Improve Sidewalks and Bike Paths for Safety and ComfortRosedale: PROPOSED



Westminster: Existing# 5: Improve Sidewalks and Bike Paths for Safety and Comfort



Westminster: PROPOSED# 5: Improve Sidewalks and Bike Paths for Safety and Comfort






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Children & Seniors


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 6: Create Strong Inter- & Intra-Neighborhood Relationships

ASSETS• Some surrounding neighborhoods are

strong and well organized. (Parkview Gardens, Ames Place, DeBalivierePlace)

ISSUES• Other surrounding neighborhoods are

still transitioning and organizing, and offer opportunities to partner and grow together. (West End, Cabanne Place, Hamilton Heights)

• Skinker DeBaliviere has many smaller groups within the larger neighborhood, but communication between them is often lacking.


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 6: Create Strong Inter- & Intra-Neighborhood Relationships

ACTIONS• Develop a monthly or bi-monthly

meeting with leaders of adjacent neighborhoods and Institutions including the West End, DeBalivierePlace, Parkview Gardens, Ames Place, Washington University, etc. to talk about joint initiatives, planning projects, social programs, and neighborhood progress.

PARTNERS• West End Neighbors• SLACO• DeBaliviere Place• Parkview Gardens Neighborhood

Association• Ames Place






Landscape





Relationships






Values




Children & Seniors


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 7: Enhance Neighborhood Sustainability Systems & Household Sustainability

ASSETS• SDCC currently offers home and

neighborhood greening workshop• Gateway Greening: Preparing

Your Garden for Late Season• Making Your Home & Community

Greener• Electronics Recycling Fair &

Plant Exchange Day • Youth Art & Recycling Workshop• Home Repair• Blitz Day• Planter Painting• WUSTL’s “Lightening Your Load”

Recycling Event• Energy Efficiency Awareness

Program



ISSUES• Historic homes and buildings

sometimes need many upgrades for energy and water efficiency.

• The costs of green or sustainable updates or project can be prohibitive.

• Neighborhood-scale projects are difficult to fund and implement, but with organization and participation, can be very successful.



ACTIONS• Continue working with local businesses

and organizations to offering home and community greening workshops.

• Continue building capacity and participation of Community Gardens and CSA programs.

• Work with the city to implement small scale pilot greening projects such as permeable parking lanes, permeable, alleys, rain gardens and bioswales, native plants in medians, etc.

• Coordinate Better Block program with greening and sustainability initiatives to advance neighborhood sustainability.



PARTNERS• Local home greening businesses &

organizations

• City of St. Louis Sustainable Neighborhood Initiative

• City of St. Louis

• Better Block






Landscape





Relationships






Values




Children & Seniors


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 8: Promote Continued Neighborhood Diversity, Engagement, and Participation

ASSETS• Skinker DeBaliviere is a successful

diverse and multi-generational neighborhood.

• 16.5 % of the population is Under 18

• 34.6% of the population is between 25 and 45.

• 27% of population is over 55 years old.

• There are nearly equal numbers of White and African American residents.

Skinker DeBaliviere is a truly Multi-generational neighborhood and should embrace design for all age groups



ASSETS• SDCC hosts many social and

community events, workshops, and learning activities.

• Wintermarkt• Homecoming• Police & Fire Fighters

Appreciation Luncheon• MLK Day• Halloween Party• Food Drive• Concerts• Skinker DeBaliviere State Fair• Rags to Riches• Dog Show• CSA• Home and Buildings Tours• Aging in Place Survey & Study• Tai Chi

NextDoor.com: Resource-sharing Website to share information, ideas, event details, recommendations, find neighbors with similar interests, and more!



ISSUES• Engaging renting population can be

more difficult than engaging home owners

• Neighborhood diversity and engagement are not easy to maintain and build in neighborhoods. It takes constant engagement and outreach.



RECOMMENDATIONS• Continue and expand diversity of

special events programming that SDCC is currently implementing.

• Create more youth programming that’s coordinated with neighborhood schools to get children more involved.

• Continue to host multi-generational engagement opportunities and events.

• Create a neighborhood-wide Volunteer Organization to sustain and grow resident engagement.

• Consistently and frequently engage neighborhood leaders and volunteers.






Landscape





Relationships






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Children & Seniors


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 9: Increase resident transit usage & perception as a transit-oriented neighborhood

ASSETS• All residents are within ½ Mile of at least 2

MetroLink Stations

• All residents are within ½ mile of both the red and blue MetroLink lines

• All residents are within ¾ mile of 8 MetroBus routes

• The Loop Trolley will further enhance transit connectivity and service

ISSUES• Transit stations have a negative

perception of safety

• Sidewalks and streets do not provide easy and safe access to MetroLink Stations


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 9: Increase resident transit usage & perception as a transit-oriented neighborhood

ACTIONS• Encourage residents to participate in

CMT’s promotion events “Make your Move on Metro in May”.

• Pursue an incentive program for neighborhood riders through collaboration with MetroLink and CMT.

• Host transit trip events for small groups to take trips on MetroLink to destinations around the region.

• Work with Metro Police Department and Metro to increase safety and security at MetroLink Stations.

• Create dedicated and improved sidewalks around all MetroLink stations from the neighborhood core, but particularly from Pershing to Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station and from Des Peres to Delmar MetroLink Station.






Landscape





Relationships






Values



10. Enhance Civic Infrastructure for multi-

generational neighborhood


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD CORE# 10: Enhance Civic Infrastructure

ASSETS• 3 Schools• 6 Churches• 3 Neighborhood Parks• Forest Park• 4 Corners • Washington University• Programs for Youth• Programs for Seniors

ISSUES• Integration of Schools and Parks

• Safety & Security for kids and seniors

• Accessibility for kids and seniors without driving



ACTIONS• Create safe, high-quality sidewalks and

bike lanes to promote walking and individual mobility

• Continue events and programs to engage kids and seniors

• Create active public spaces designed for kids, families, and seniors

• Continue to engage schools as core neighborhood institutions

• Promote small, close, and accessible neighborhood shops and small business amenities.

• Promote Churches as community centers

# 10: Enhance Civic Infrastructure


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

1. Create a Greenway on Des Peres Avenue

3. Improve 4 Corners as the Central

Gathering Space of the Neighborhood

2. Improve Pedestrian & Cyclist Connection of

Des Peres Ave. to Delmar Blvd.

4. Improve the Intersection of Des Peres Avenue and

Forest Park Parkway

5. Enhance Kingsbury Streetscape for Improved

Access Between 4 Corners & Lucier Park

6. Redesign Lucier Park for Improved Safety, Access & Enhanced

Programming


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Dog Park

Community Garden

4 Corners

Collegiate School of Medicine & Bioscience

Improved Intersection

Improved Connection

# 1: Create a Greenway on Des Peres Avenue


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Des Peres Avenue: Existing



NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Des Peres Avenue: PROPOSED



NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Des Peres Avenue: Existing LOOKING SOUTH



NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Des Peres Avenue: PROPOSED LOOKING SOUTH @ Community Garden



NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Des Peres Avenue: PROPOSED LOOKING NORTH @ Dog Park



NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Des Peres Avenue @ Pershing: Existing# 1: Create a Greenway on Des Peres Avenue


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Des Peres Avenue @ Pershing: PROPOSED # 1: Create a Greenway on Des Peres Avenue


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Des Peres Avenue: Existing LOOKING SOUTH # 2: Improve Pedestrian & Cyclist Connection of Des Peres Ave. to Delmar Blvd.


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Des Peres Avenue: PROPOSED LOOKING SOUTH # 2: Improve Pedestrian & Cyclist Connection of Des Peres Ave. to Delmar Blvd.


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER# 3: Improve 4 Corners as the Central Gathering Space of the Neighborhood

4 Corners: Existing


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER# 3: Improve 4 Corners as the Central Gathering Space of the Neighborhood

4 Corners: PROPOSED


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER# 4: Improve the Intersection of Des Peres Avenue and Forest Park ParkwayOPTION 1 OPTION 2


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Des Peres @ Forest Park Parkway: Existing # 4: Improve the Intersection of Des Peres Avenue and Forest Park Parkway


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Des Peres @ Forest Park Parkway: PROPOSED # 4: Improve the Intersection of Des Peres Avenue and Forest Park Parkway


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Forest Park Parkway @ Des Peres Avenue: Existing # 4: Improve the Intersection of Des Peres Avenue and Forest Park Parkway


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Forest Park Parkway @ Des Peres Avenue: PROPOSED # 4: Improve the Intersection of Des Peres Avenue and Forest Park Parkway


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER# 5: Improve Kingsbury Ave. for Improved Access to Lucier Park & 4 CornersKingsbury Avenue Bridge: Existing


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER# 5: Improve Kingsbury Ave. for Improved Access to Lucier Park & 4 CornersKingsbury Avenue Bridge: PROPOSED


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER# 6: Redesign Lucier Park for Improved Visibility, Access & Enhanced Programming

OPTION 1 OPTION 2


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Hamilton Ave. @ Delmar: Existing

# 6: Redesign Lucier Park for Improved Visibility, Access & Enhanced Programming


NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

PERSPECTIVES

Hamilton Ave. @ Delmar: PROPOSED OPTION 1



NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

PERSPECTIVES

Hamilton Ave. @ Delmar: PROPOSED OPTION 2



NEIGHBORHOOD EDGESEAST LOOP


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: EAST LOOP

2. Increase Visibility, Identity, & Access to

Delmar MetroLink Station

4. Infill Delmar Boulevard with New

Mixed-Use Development

3. Improve Loop Trolley & MetroBus Transfer at the Delmar MetroLink

Station

1. Create a Distinctive District Around the Delmar MetroLink

Station


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: EAST LOOP# 1: Create a Distinctive District Around the Delmar MetroLink Station

OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3



Delmar Station: Existing

Delmar Station: PROPOSED

# 2: Increase Visibility, Identity, & Access to Delmar MetroLink Station


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: EAST LOOP# 3: Improve Loop Trolley & MetroBus Transfer at the Delmar MetroLink StationMetroLink Stop: Existing



MetroLink Stop: PROPOSED# 3: Improve Loop Trolley & MetroBus Transfer at the Delmar MetroLink Station



West of MetroLink – Loop Trolley + Redevelopment + Streetscape: Existing# 4: Infill Delmar Boulevard with New Mixed-Use Development



West of MetroLink – Loop Trolley + Redevelopment + Streetscape: PROPOSED# 4: Infill Delmar Boulevard with New Mixed-Use Development


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGESDEBALIVIERE AVENUE


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: DeBALIVIERE AVENUE

1. Create Identifiable TOD & Improve Access

to FP-DeBaliviere MetroLink Station

3. Create a New Streetscape for

Improved Walkability & Bikeability

2. Redevelop Existing Retail into Urban,

Mixed-Use Development

4. Redevelop the Metro Garage Site with Residential &

Mixed-Use

5. Support Implementation of

Proposed Loop Trolley


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: DeBALIVIERE AVENUE# 1: Create Identifiable TOD & Improve Access to Forest Park-DeBaliviere MetroLink Station



PERSPECTIVES

# 1: Create Identifiable TOD & Improve Access to Forest Park-DeBaliviere MetroLink StationForest Park-DeBaliviere Station: Existing



PERSPECTIVES

# 1: Create Identifiable TOD & Improve Access to Forest Park-DeBaliviere MetroLink StationForest Park-DeBaliviere Station: PROPOSED



PERSPECTIVES

# 2: Redevelop Existing Retail into Urban, Mixed-Use DevelopmentDeBaliviere Avenue: Existing



PERSPECTIVES

# 2: Redevelop Existing Retail into Urban, Mixed-Use DevelopmentDeBaliviere Avenue: PROPOSED



PERSPECTIVES

# 2: Redevelop Existing Retail into Urban, Mixed-Use DevelopmentDeGiverville Avenue: Existing



PERSPECTIVES

# 2: Redevelop Existing Retail into Urban, Mixed-Use DevelopmentDeGiverville Avenue: PROPOSED


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: DeBALIVIERE AVENUE# 3: Create a New Streetscape for Improved Walkability & BikeabilityDeBaliviere Avenue: Existing


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: DeBALIVIERE AVENUE# 3: Create a New Streetscape for Improved Walkability & BikeabilityDeBaliviere Avenue: PROPOSED


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: DeBALIVIERE AVENUE# 4: Redevelop the Metro Garage Site with Residential & Mixed-Use

OPTION 1 OPTION 2


PERSPECTIVES

NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: DeBALIVIERE AVENUE# 4: Redevelop the Metro Garage Site with Residential & Mixed-UseMetro Garage @ Goodfellow & Delmar: Existing


PERSPECTIVES

NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: DeBALIVIERE AVENUE# 4: Redevelop the Metro Garage Site with Residential & Mixed-UseMetro Garage @ Goodfellow & Delmar: PROPOSED



PERSPECTIVES

# 4: Redevelop the Metro Garage Site with Residential & Mixed-UseMetro Garage @ Laurel & Washington: Existing



PERSPECTIVES

# 4: Redevelop the Metro Garage Site with Residential & Mixed-UseMetro Garage @ Laurel & Washington: PROPOSED


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: DeBALIVIERE AVENUE# 4: Redevelop the Metro Garage Site with Residential & Mixed-UseDelmar Boulevard @ Metro Garage: Existing


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: DeBALIVIERE AVENUE# 4: Redevelop the Metro Garage Site with Residential & Mixed-UseDelmar Boulevard @ Metro Garage: PROPOSED


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGESFOREST PARK PARKWAY


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: FOREST PARK PARKWAY

1. Redesign the Parkway as a Signature

Front Door to the Neighborhood

3. Create Safe & Beautiful Gateways at

Skinker Blvd. & DeBaliviere Ave.

2. Shield the view of Neighborhood Service

Areas from the Parkway

4. Improve Pedestrian & Bike Access Across

the Parkway at Des Peres Avenue


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: FOREST PARK PARKWAY# 1: Redesign the Parkway as a Signature Front Door to the NeighborhoodForest Park Parkway: Existing


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: FOREST PARK PARKWAY# 1: Redesign the Parkway as a Signature Front Door to the NeighborhoodForest Park Parkway: PROPOSED


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: FOREST PARK PARKWAY# 1: Redesign the Parkway as a Signature Front Door to the NeighborhoodForest Park Parkway: Existing


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: FOREST PARK PARKWAY# 1: Redesign the Parkway as a Signature Front Door to the NeighborhoodForest Park Parkway: PROPOSED


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: FOREST PARK PARKWAY# 2: Shield the view of Neighborhood Service Areas from the ParkwayPershing Alley: Existing


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: FOREST PARK PARKWAY# 2: Shield the view of Neighborhood Service Areas from the ParkwayPershing Alley: PROPOSED


PERSPECTIVES

NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: FOREST PARK PARKWAY# 3: Create Safe & Beautiful Gateways at Skinker Blvd. & DeBaliviere Ave.Forest Park Parkway: PROPOSED


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: FOREST PARK PARKWAY# 4: Improve Pedestrian & Bike Access Across the Parkway at Des Peres AvenueForest Park Parkway @ Des Peres: Existing


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: FOREST PARK PARKWAY# 4: Improve Pedestrian & Bike Access Across the Parkway at Des Peres AvenueForest Park Parkway @ Des Peres: PROPOSED


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGESSKINKER BOULEVARD


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: SKINKER BOULEVARD

1. Enhance Pedestrian & Bicycle Comfort &

Safety

3. Improve Operations of Traffic Signals &

Crosswalks

2. Preserve Vehicular Flow & Access to the

Neighborhood

4. Preserve & Enhance Existing

Street Trees & Landscape


NEIGHBORHOOD EDGES: SKINKER BOULEVARD# 1: Enhance Pedestrian & Bicycle Comfort & Safety

OPTION 1 OPTION 2


# 1: Enhance Pedestrian & Bicycle Comfort & SafetySkinker Looking South: Existing



# 1: Enhance Pedestrian & Bicycle Comfort & SafetySkinker Looking South: PROPOSED OPTION 1



# 1: Enhance Pedestrian & Bicycle Comfort & SafetySkinker Looking South: PROPOSED OPTION 2



# 1: Enhance Pedestrian & Bicycle Comfort & SafetySkinker Looking North: Existing



# 1: Enhance Pedestrian & Bicycle Comfort & SafetySkinker Looking North: PROPOSED OPTION 1



# 1: Enhance Pedestrian & Bicycle Comfort & SafetySkinker Looking North: PROPOSED OPTION 2



# 2: Preserve Vehicular Flow & Access to the NeighborhoodSkinker Looking North: PROPOSED OPTION 2 PARKING CONDITION



# 3: Improve Operations of Traffic Signals & CrosswalksSkinker @ Waterman Looking North: Existing



# 3: Improve Operations of Traffic Signals & CrosswalksSkinker @ Waterman Looking North: PROPOSED OPTION 1



# 4: Preserve & Enhance Existing Street Trees & LandscapeSkinker @ Waterman Looking North: PROPOSED OPTION 2



FOCUS AREASFOCUS AREAS




IMPLEMENTATION


IMPLEMENTATIONNeighborhood Plan Adoption by the

City of St. Louis Planning Commission

Zoning & Regulatory Controls

Implementation Phasing

Implementation Funding

Marketing, Branding & Identity


NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION BY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS


Why is a Neighborhood Plan Important?

• If adopted by the Planning Commission, it becomes an official amendment to the City of St. Louis Strategic Land Use Plan (the City’s Comprehensive Plan).

• It will be referenced by the Planning Commission, Planning and Urban Design Agency, and Zoning Section in future planning and zoning review. This provides an enhanced layer of protection and oversight for the neighborhood.

• It is a means of both incentivizing future development and protecting existing neighborhood resources.


NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN REQUIREMENTS

• Clear boundaries/geographic areas, i.e. blocks, acres, neighborhood(s)• History of neighborhood• Documentation of the planning process that was followed• Substantial/broad public participation (documentation of residents and other stakeholders)

• Establishment/Existence of steering committee• Evidence of planning staff participation in planning process• Public meetings

• Brief summary of previous planning efforts• Existing conditions• Neighborhood vision

A description of the desired future of the neighborhood.• Goals and objectives

Based on the neighborhood vision, a list of goals and their measurable objectives to be achieved through the plan’s implementation should be established.


NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN REQUIREMENTS (continued…)

• Recommended plan of action (recommendations) The actions that must be taken in order to actuate the new directions.

• Demographic/economic impacts (e.g. employment, business, population)• Recommended land use and zoning changes (specific zoning recommendations preferred)• Infrastructure impacts/public facilities impacts• Conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan (Strategic Land-Use Plan)• Implementation Schedule (phasing of actions)

• Overall funding of plan actions• Multi-year time frame defined• Implementation funding (proposed public- and private-sector sources, and proposed dollar

amounts)


NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION PROCESS

• The completed Neighborhood Pan is submitted to the City of St. Louis Planning and Urban Design Agency for review.

• When it is determined that the Neighborhood Plan fulfills all of the City requirements, the Plan is submitted to the Planning Commission for review with a recommendation for adoption.

• The Planning Commission conducts a public hearing on the Neighborhood Plan at records public comments.

• The Planning Commission votes whether or not to adopt the Plan.


ZONING & REGULATORY CONTROLS


HISTORIC DISTRICTS• The Planning Area contains two (2)

Certified Local Historic Districts The Skinker DeBaliviere – Catlin

Tract – Parkview Certified Local Historic District

The Central West End Certified Local Historic District

• Local Districts have Historic Standardsfor rehabilitation and new construction.

• Local Districts require construction permits and review by the Cultural Resources Office (CRO) for all construction activities altering the exterior appearance of a building, including those which do not normally require permits (i.e. window replacement).

• Local Districts are the most strict regulatory controls in the City of St. Louis.




HISTORIC DISTRICTSPRESERVATION REVIEW DISTRICTS• The Planning Area contains is fully

contained within the Ordinance 66609 Preservation Review District.

• The Preservation Review District requires CRO review of all demolition permits.



HISTORIC DISTRICTSPRESERVATION REVIEW DISTRICTSZONING• Single Family• Two Family B• Multi Family C• Multi Family D• Neighborhood Commercial• Local Commercial• Area Commercial• Industrial



HISTORIC DISTRICTSPRESERVATION REVIEW DISTRICTSZONINGLAND USE (SLUP)• Single Family• Preservation• Opportunity Area• Neighborhood Commercial• Parks & Recreation• Institutional Preservation


HISTORIC DISTRICTSPRESERVATION REVIEW DISTRICTSZONINGLAND USE (SLUP)FORM-BASED DISTRICT (FBD)

RECOMMENDATIONS• The form-based district specifies building

height, massing, build-to requirements, and site development to promote an urban form that contributes to the character of the neighborhood. It consists of:

A Regulating Plan (Map) Building Envelope Standards

(Height, Setback, etc.) Building Development Standards*

(signage, architectural standards, etc.)

Use Regulations* (types of uses)Neighborhood General Type 1Neighborhood General Type 3

Neighborhood Center Type 1Boulevard Type 2Campus Type




HISTORIC DISTRICTSPRESERVATION REVIEW DISTRICTSZONINGLAND USE (SLUP)FORM-BASED DISTRICT (FBD)

RECOMMENDATIONS• Along Delmar Boulevard and DeBaliviere

Avenue, the proposed form-based district overlaps the existing Local Historic Districts (map)

Where the Local Historic Districts and form-based district overlap:• The Local Historic Standards should be

revised to give preference to the height and massing requirements of the FBD.

• The Architectural and Design Standards of the Local Historic Standards should take precedence over the FBD.


IMPLEMENTATION PHASING



EXISTING CONDITIONS



EXISTING CONDITIONSONGOING• Complete the Neighborhood Marketing,

Branding & Marketing (SDCC)• Continue and expand programming and

social services for the neighborhood core (SDCC)

• Achieve adoption of the Neighborhood Plan by the City of St. Louis Planning Commission (SDCC)

• Complete establishment of the East Loop CID (SDCC and Washington University in St. Louis)

• Support the ongoing implementation of the Loop Trolley and St. Vincent's Greenway (SDCC)



EXISTING CONDITIONSONGOINGPHASE 1 (Short-Term; ~0-5 Years)• Complete improvements to Des Peres

Avenue north of Forest Park Parkway (with Great Rivers Greenway)



EXISTING CONDITIONSONGOINGPHASE 1 (Short-Term; ~0-5 Years)• Complete improvements to Des Peres

Avenue north of Forest Park Parkway (with Great Rivers Greenway)

• Complete improvements to N. Skinker Boulevard (with Washington University in St. Louis)

• Complete infill-development in core



EXISTING CONDITIONSONGOINGPHASE 1 (Short-Term; ~0-5 Years)PHASE 2 (Medium-Term; ~5-10 Years)• Complete improvements to Forest Park

Parkway (with the City of St. Louis Department of Streets)





• Delmar Boulevard infill development and Delmar Loop station transit-oriented development (East Loop CID with Washington University in St. Louis & Metro)






• Complete Lucier Park and Kingsbury Avenue improvements (SDCC)






• Complete Lucier Park and Kingsbury Avenue improvements (SDCC)

• As an option: Complete TOD development at DeBaliviere /Forest Park Station Avenue (Metro)



EXISTING CONDITIONSONGOINGPHASE 1 (Short-Term; ~0-5 Years)PHASE 2 (Medium-Term; ~5-10 Years)PHASE 3 (Long-Term; ~10 Years +)• Forest Park-DeBaliviere station transit-

oriented development (with Metro)• Complete Metro Garage redevelopment

(East Loop CID with Metro)• DeBaliviere Avenue infill development

(East Loop CID)



EXISTING CONDITIONSONGOINGPHASE 1 (Short-Term; ~0-5 Years)PHASE 2 (Medium-Term; ~5-10 Years)PHASE 3 (Long-Term; ~10 Years +)• Forest Park-DeBaliviere station transit-

oriented development (with Metro)• Complete Metro Garage redevelopment

(East Loop CID with Metro)• DeBaliviere Avenue infill development

(East Loop CID)

Notwithstanding this be opportunistic!!


IMPLEMENTATION FUNDING



EXISTING ENTITIES


EXISTING ENTITIES• Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council

(SDCC; certified CBDO)




(SDCC; certified CBDO)• East Loop/Parkview Gardens Special

Business District





Business District • Skinker DeBaliviere Community Housing

Corporation (SDCHC; no geographic boundary within the City of St. Louis)





Business District • Skinker DeBaliviere Community Housing

Corporation (SDCHC; no geographic boundary within the City of St. Louis)

• Loop Trolley Transportation Development District (TDD)



EXISTING ENTITIESPROPOSED ENTITIES• East Loop Community Improvement

District (CID)



EXISTING & PROPOSED ENTITIES -SUMMARY• There are a number of existing entities

with overlapping boundaries and different authorities

• There is no distinction between commercial development entities and neighborhood development entities.

• There is no neighborhood development entity for Skinker DeBaliviere with the authority to raise revenue.

• The Delmar commercial corridor is treated differently than the DeBaliviere commercial corridor.

• Due to changing City policies, it is possible that the SDCC may not be eligible for CDBG funds in the future (~1/3 of annual budget).



IMPLEMENTATION FUNDINGWhy is this important?

1. The projects, improvements, and programming in the SkinkerDeBaliviere plan have associated public and private costs.

2. Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council may lose some or all of it’s CDBG funding in the future, reducing funds for existing programs.


IMPLEMENTATION FUNDINGWhy is this important?

1. The projects, improvements, and programming in the SkinkerDeBaliviere plan are going to cost a lot of money!

2. Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council may lose some or all of it’s CDBG funding in the future, reducing funds for existing programs.

IMPLEMENTATION FUNDING CHALLENGE:

What is the best type of redevelopment entity or mechanism to generate some matching funds or equivalent?


IMPLEMENTATION FUNDINGTypes of Funding Mechanisms to Consider…1. A Special Assessment District

• A Special Business District (SBD) or Community Improvement District (CID)• Has specified boundaries, authorities, and responsibilities• Constitutes an additional tax assessment (property tax)• Guarantees a consistent revenue stream for projects and programs

2. Tax Increment Financing (TIF)• Issues bonds against future incremental tax revenue• Can fund projects up to a specified dollar amount• Typically used for infrastructure improvements, public improvements, or gap financing• In this area, most commercial properties along Delmar are already part of existing TIFs

3. Grant Funding• Neighborhood entities can apply for grant funding from various sources• Grants are typically for a fixed dollar amount, allocated to a specific project or program, to be completed in a

specified timeframe• Grants do not provide ongoing streams of revenue, and grant availability can vary over time

4. Voluntary Donations• Donation or membership fee-based neighborhood association or friends’ group• Funding can used for projects and programming• Funding streams are ongoing, but can vary with membership levels


IMPLEMENTATION FUNDING1. Place commercial development of Delmar Boulevard and DeBaliviere Avenue under

a unified governance and funding entity (such as the proposed East Loop CID).

2. Establish a funding entity for the residential portions of the Skinker DeBaliviereneighborhood.

3. Reduce jurisdictional overlaps and establish coterminous boundaries between adjacent funding entities where possible.

4. Ensure that revenues raised by residents are spent only in the neighborhood, and revenues raised by the commercial corridor are spent only in the commercial corridor.

5. Utilize the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council as the overall implementation management entity for the Plan.

6. Maximize the development experience and assets of the Skinker DeBaliviereCommunity Housing Corporation.


MARKETING, BRANDING & NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITY


BRANDING & NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITY

1.Skinker DeBaliviere is currently engaged in branding the neighborhood with the consultant Jump Co.

2.The brand positioning of the neighborhood was put on hold during the completion of the Neighborhood Urban Design and Development Plan.

3.Branding should be coordinated as a major implementation item of the Plan.

4.Branding is critical for marketing the neighborhood to prospective residents, home-buyers, business owners, and developers.

Skinker DeBaliviere Positioning Statement

For urban dwellers, Skinker DeBaliviere is quintessential neighborhood city living where an engaged and creative community of neighbors embrace diversity and progress, right in the center of everything.

It’s the vibrant urban village.

Breaking down the Brand Positioning

the vibrant urban village

Colorful and spiritedFull-of-life, energyEclectic and creativeMoving forward, progressing

In the cityDiverse and inclusiveHistory and characterA little edgyIn the middle of it all

Authentic communityInclusive and connectedMultigenerationalCaring neighborsWalk-able and accessible


BRANDING & NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITYIssues that should be more strongly reflected in any marketing …

1.Accessibility to transit… Skinker DeBaliviere is the only neighborhood in the region with 3 MetroLink Stations… and a soon to be trolley?

2.Arts, culture, education and entertainment… The Delmar Loop, East Loop, The Pageant, Regional Arts Commission, Washington University in St. Louis, Schools, Forest Park, etc. are major amenities that improve livability.

3.Diversity… Skinker DeBaliviere is one of the few neighborhoods in the region that supports a diversity of household types, economic backgrounds, and ages. This includes families with school-age children, young professionals, college students, working-class families, and senior citizens.

4.A record of success… Skinker DeBaliviere weathered the storm of urban disinvestment where many others have failed, so today the neighborhood has a strong social fabric, a committed leadership and a distinctive sense of place.


NEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY


TRANSITNEIGHBORHOOD SUSTAINABILITY SYSTEMS




WATER





PROSPERITY


NETWORK






WATER





PROSPERITY


NETWORK

TONIGHT’S GOAL:

Determine the Sustainability Priorities for the

Skinker DeBaliviere Neighborhood






WATER





PROSPERITY


NETWORK

How does the keypad polling work?1. Open polling will be indicated by a green box at the top of the

screen.2. For each question, please select your TOP 2 preferred answers.3. The LAST two selections that you make will be the ones

recorded—it’s okay to change your mind!4. If you select an option that’s not on the screen, the option will

not be recorded.5. When the polling is closed, the polling results will be displayed

on the screen.



FOOD• Community Gardens

2 Community Gardens

• Community Supported Agriculture1 CSA Program

• Education on Healthy Eating

• Local Food Choices

• Grocery StoresNew Grocery Store Under Constriction on the Loop

• RestaurantsNumerous Restaurants on the Loop

Choose your top 2 items regardingFood

19%30%

53%56%

30% 1. Expanded community supported agriculture (CSA) program.2. A new grocery store or convenience store.3. New or expanded community gardens, farms, or orchards.4. More programs teaching healthy cooking and eating.5. Education for backyard chickens and bees.



HOUSING• Diverse of Housing Types

Single family, condos, apartments, town-homes, duplexes, etc.

• Home OwnershipTwo time as many owner occupied homes as non-owner occupied homes.

• Housing Maintenance & Upkeep

• Historic CharacterLocal Historic DistrictMany Historic Homes & Buildings

• Contemporary Housing OptionsKingsbury SquareGotham BuildingFew new Infill Homes

Choose your top 2 items regardingHousing

44%

37%

19%

26%

14%

7%

21%

26% 1. Education on historic guidelines and historic rehab.2. Programs to maintain homes and yards of senior citizens.3. Historic home and architecture tours.4. Programs to assist in weatherizing historic homes.5. New infill housing on existing vacant parcels.6. New housing choices and typologies.7. Promotion of home ownership and owner-occupancy.8. Promotion of responsible renting and landlordship.



LANDSCAPE & TREES• Tree Coverage, Quality &

Health28th Ward Tree Survey Complete26th Ward Tree Survey Scheduled for 2014Most trees in fair conditionMany older treesMany streets with good tree canopy, some lacking

• Native PlantsMedian plantings

• Plant & Animal Habitat

• Backyard Gardens

• Green Roofs

• ParksLucier ParkGreg Freeman Park4 Corners

Choose your top 2 items regardingLandscape & Trees

12%

16%

26%

40%

56%

47% 1. Tree replacement program for old & unhealthy trees.2. A comprehensive reforestation plan and program.3. Bioswales in tree lawns, medians, and public spaces.4. Education on home rain gardens and native backyards.5. Education and assistance for residential green roofs.6. Neighborhood tree planting day.



ENERGY• Alternative Energy

Solar, Geothermal, Radiant Heat, Passive Heating & Cooling

• Energy Use Reduction

• Transportation Options

• Weatherization

• Home Energy Upgrades

• Smart Home Energy Management

• Urban Heat Island Effect

Choose your top 2 items regardingEnergy

7%

31%

33%

21%

48%

55% 1. Increase tree canopy to reduce urban heat island effect.2. Home weatherization education and assistance programs.3. Energy efficiency education programs.4. Alternative energy education programs.5. Promotion of energy efficient transportation choices.6. Neighborhood-wide pledge to reduce energy use.




• Walkability

• Bikeability

• Access to MetroBus(closeness, safety, comfort, reliable, convenient)

• Access to MetroLink(closeness, safety, comfort, reliable, convenient)

• ParkingDedicated Resident ParkingShared parking strategies

• CirculationPedestrian accessBicycle AccessVehicular Traffic Patterns

Choose your top 2 items regardingMobility & Transportation

12%

56%9%

5%

12%

37%63% 1. Improve sidewalks and pedestrian lighting.

2. Bike lanes, “sharrows,” and/or bike paths.3. Improve sidewalks and lighting around MetroLink stations.4. Community cycling and walking events.5. Transit promotion programs and community transit events.6. Increase security and safety at MetroLink stations.7. Permit parking and parking management district(s).



HEALTH & SAFETY• Crime

• Lighting

• Automobile Traffic

• Active Living

• Safety Patrols & Police Collaboration

• Safety Education

• Health Education

Choose your top 2 items regardingHealth & Safety

60%

14%

16%

47%

12%

47% 1. Neighborhood safety patrol with St. Louis Metro Police.2. Safety and security educational programs.3. Traffic-calming measures to reduce automobile speeds.4. Community healthy and active living events.5. Educational programs on personal health and active living.6. Increase pedestrian lighting throughout the neighborhood.




• ParksLucier ParkGreg Freeman Park4 Corners

• Streetscape Quality & Identity

• Neighborhood Identity

• District/Destination Identity

• Neighborhood Entrances

• Neighborhood Edges

Choose your top 2 items regardingUrban Quality & Public Space

21%

48%

33%

14%

5%

19%

21%

17%

17% 1. Programming and events at Lucier Park.2. Redesign Lucier Park to improve access and amenities.3. Improve neighborhood entrances.4. Enhance the beauty of Forest Park Parkway.5. Improve marketing, branding, and signage.6. Programming and events at 4 Corners.7. Multi-use greenway along Des Peres Avenue.8. Utilize Wabash Station as the entrance to MetroLink.9. Enhance bicycle and pedestrian facilities on Skinker Blvd.




PROSPERITY• New Retail & Commercial

DevelopmentThe LoopEast LoopDeBaliviere Avenue

• Retail & Commercial DiversificationRetailEntertainmentNeighborhood Services

• Job Opportunities

Choose your top 2 items regardingEconomic Development & Prosperity

29%57%

26%17%

64% 1. New and diverse commercial development in the East Loop.2. New commercial storefronts at 4 Corners.3. Market East Loop for new business development.4. Promote commercial development on DeBaliviere Ave.5. New infill housing on existing vacant parcels.



WATER• Water Quality

• Flooding

• Stormwater RunoffQuality & Quantity Management

• Reduce and Reuse WaterCapturingConserving

• Landscape & TreesAbsorptionUrban Forest

• Impervious Surface AreaPermeable Pavement

Choose your top 2 items regardingWater

31%43%

29%57%

38% 1. Rain barrel supply and education program.2. Pervious pavement in alleys.3. Pervious pavement in parallel parking lanes.4. Bioswales in tree lawns and medians, where applicable.5. Water conservation and reuse education programs.



ARTS, CULTURE & EDUCATION

• Equal access to quality educationPublic Schools & Magnet SchoolsParochial Schools

• Arts programs, projects, & activities

• Partnerships with Education Institutions

• Cultural Amenities such as the Loop, East Loop, and Forest Park

• Welcoming & Supportive Community Services & Events

Choose your top 2 items regardingArts, Culture & Education

46%

39%59%

51% 1. Partnership with neighborhood schools in activities.2. Expanded community arts and culture programs and events.3. Enhanced partnerships with community institutions.4. More temporary and permanent art in public places.




• Waste Reduction

• Waste Management

• Composting

• Recycling

• Reuse

Choose your top 2 items regardingWaste

50%

88%

60% 1. Education programs to reduce and reuse household waste.2. Programs to increase household recycling and composting.3. Neighborhood composting facility and program.




• Community-wide Participation

• Community Diversity

• Equal access to Neighborhood Resources

• Multi-Generational Resources & Support

• Integrated & Collaborative Neighborhood Organizations

Choose your top 2 items regardingEmpowerment, Equity & Diversity

67%

31%64%

26% 1. Increase membership in the Friends of Skinker DeBaliviere.2. Programs and events celebrating neighborhood diversity.3. Community asset inventory to promote the neighborhood.4. Enhanced collaboration with surrounding community



SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODTOOLKIT• The City of St. Louis has developed 27

tools for neighborhoods to use to advance sustainability in their community

Example Tools:• Create Public Art• Convert Hardscape to Pervious

Surfaces• Create a Recycling Challenge &

Education Program• Launch a Neighborhood Timebank

How can the tools be implemented in Skinker DeBaliviere?


COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SESSION

You can leave comments on the Skinker DeBaliviere Website!http://skinkerdebaliviere.wordpress.com/skinker-debaliviere-urban-design-plan/

• Please visit the stations located around the room to ask questions and comment on the Plan.


WHAT’S NEXT?

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• Sustainability Action Plan• Final Plan Document

Documents

Urban Design & Development Plan for the Skinker DeBaliviere Community - FINAL