Erie Waterfront Master Plan

Erie Western-Pennsylvania Port Authority

Erie, Pennsylvania

PUBLIC MEETINGFebruary 19, 2009

Master Plan Process

Historic Changes to the Bayfront

Existing Land Conditions

Existing Land Use Analysis

Proposed Land Use

Master Plan

Master Plan Recommendations

Question / Comments

Review Master Plan in Lobby

AGENDA

PROCESSUpdate Survey / Existing Conditions of Erie BayfrontEvaluate & Document Projects in Planning StagesAnalyze Existing Conditions and Land Uses on BayfrontDevelop Conceptual Ideas for Future Land UseInterview Key Persons Throughout Process/Study Committee ReviewsPresent Ideas to the Community for Additional InputDevelop Preliminary and Final Master Plan DraftPresent Final Draft Plan to CommunitySummarize Master Plan - Executive Report with Cost Opinions & Phasing

MASTER PLANPLANNING PROCESS AND GOAL

GOALCreate a clear vision for development on the Erie Waterfront over the next 10 years that supports the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority’s Mission:“To promote industrial, commercial, and recreational opportunities for the citizens of Pennsylvania on Presque Isle Bay and adjacent waters.”

CHANGES TO THE BAYFRONT

LAWRENCE PIER

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NIAGARA PIER

CHANGES TO THE BAYFRONT

SASSAFRAS PIER

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CANAL BASIN

EXISTING CONDITIONS

OPPORTUNITIESAbundant Public Waterfront AccessGenerous amount of Public SpacesWell-designed TrailsIndustrial / Working Port in Remote Location w/ Space for ExpansionVariety of Public and Private Boat Launch Locations

EXISTING LAND USE & CIRCULATION ANALYSIS

CONSTRAINTSDisconnected SpacesUnderutilized AreasLimited East-West Connections on BayfrontLack of Connections from Bayfront to Downtown and NeighborhoodsBayfront Parkway lacks ‘Parkway’ FeelMinimal Housing / Commercial / Retail Options

EXISTING LAND USE & CIRCULATION ANALYSIS

PROPOSEDIncrease and Enhance Public SpacesDevelop Contiguous Public Space ConnectionsExpand Industrial/Working Port Facilities as Opportunities AriseMaintain Marina Facilities along the BayfrontCreate Mixed-use Development Areas including a Distinctive Central Bayfront DistrictConnect the Bayfront to Downtown Erie and Nearby NeighborhoodsEstablish a True Parkway along the Bayfront

LAND USE & CIRCULATION SOLUTIONS

PROPOSEDLAND USE & CIRCULATION SOLUTIONS

CENTRAL BAYFRONT DISTRICT

MASTER PLAN

CIRCULATION & LANDUSE

Public AccessRecreational SpacesSocial SpacesLocal Character

Economic DevelopmentHistorical and Cultural ResourcesEnvironmental SustainabilityAccessibility

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION

CRANBERRY STREET

STATE STREET

ERIE WATER WORKSLIBERTY

STREETHOLLAND STREET

ANTHONY WAYNE BLOCKHOUSE

CASCADE STREET

SASSAFRAS STREET

FRENCH STREET

PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS & BRIDGES RecommendationsPEDESTRIAN BRIDGES

Cascade StreetSassafras StreetFrench Street

ON-GRADE CROSSWALKSCranberry StreetLiberty StreetErie Water WorksState StreetHolland StreetAW Blockhouse

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION

Immediate Solutions Due to CostsTraffic Lights or Flashing Crossing LightsPedestrian Crossing SignagePavement Texture and ColorRaised CrosswalksPedestrian Amenities -Trash Containers-Benches-LandscapingWidened Pedestrian Landings at CrosswalksSidewalks and Trails Extended to Crosswalks

PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATIONPEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS

IN-PAVEMENT LIGHTS

– PEDESTRIAN ACTIVATED

PAVEMENT COLORS / PATTERNS OVER-HEAD SIGNS / LIGHTS WIDENED XWALK LANDING/FURNISHINGS

Immediate Solutions Due to CostsTraffic Lights or Flashing Crossing LightsPedestrian Crossing SignagePavement Texture and ColorRaised CrosswalksPedestrian Amenities -Trash Containers-Benches-LandscapingWidened Pedestrian Landings at CrosswalksSidewalks and Trails Extended to Crosswalks

LIBERTY PIER DRIVE

ON-GRADE CROSSWALKS

PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK

LANDINGS

EXISTING TRAIL

PROPOSED TRAIL CONNECTIONS

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATIONPEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS

BAYFRONT PARKWAY

LIBERTY PIER

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATIONPEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS

Cranberry Street at Bayfront ParkwayCrosswalk with Pedestrian Island

PEDESTRIAN ISLAND

Develop as Major Pedestrian Connection to BayfrontExpanded Pedestrian Landings at CornerDecorative Pavement Improvements in IntersectionDecorative LightingPedestrian Scale & AmenitiesLandscape Plantings

State Street at Bayfront Parkway

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATIONPEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS

More Direct and Safer Connections Across ParkwayOpportunity to Negotiate Elevation of Bluff and BayfrontAvoid Blocking Views of BayfrontDesigns should be Complimentary to Bayfront CharacterAll must be Accessible

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATIONPEDESTRIAN BRIDGES

UNDERSTATED ICONIC STATEMENT

Connect Downtown, Neighborhoods, and BayfrontConnect Existing Trail SystemsConnect Trails and Sidewalks to Proposed CrosswalksConnect Trails to Attractions & Public Spaces along Bayfront

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PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATIONTRAIL AND SIDEWALK CONNECTIONS

CASCADE WETLAND TRAIL

WATER WORKS

CRANBERRY TO PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND PROMENADE TRAIL

6TH STREET STAIR `

PROMANADE TRAIL TO WATER WORKS

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CONVENTION CENTER

BAY HARBOR TO CHESTNUT

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATIONTRAIL AND SIDEWALK CONNECTION

Recommendations

Stairs and Trail 6th StreetCranberry to Poplar Street Promenade TrailConnection to Cascade Bridge-Liberty CrosswalkPedestrian Bridge to Promenade TrailCascade Creek Wetlands TrailPromenade Trail to Water WorksBay Harbor Area to Chestnut Street Boat LaunchWater Works to Convention Center

BAYFRONT TRAIL TO HOLLAND VIA STATE ST. RR UNDERPASS

DOBBINS LANDING ORE DOCK ROAD CONNECTOR TRAIL

AW BLOCKHOUSE TRAIL AND TRAILHEAD

LAMPE WATER EDGE TRAIL & OVERLOOKS

LAND LIGHTHOUSE TRAIL CONNECTION

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PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATIONTRAIL AND SIDEWALK CONNECTION

Recommendations

LAND LIGHTHOUSE

Bayfront Trail to Holland Street via RR UnderpassTrailhead & Access to Anthony Wayne BlockhouseWater Edge Trail & Overlooks at Lampe MarinaBayfront Trail Extension to Land LighthouseOre Dock Road to Port Access Road

Bayfront Parkway EnhancementsState Street EnhancementsBayfront Roadway & Trail Extension near Chestnut St. Boat LaunchLiberty Street Extension to Parkway StudyImplement Intermodal Transportation ConceptsExpanded Use of Parking Garages on Bayfront

VEHICULAR CIRCULATIONROADWAY ENHANCEMENT, PARKING & TRANSPORATION

Recommendations

VEHICULAR CIRCULATIONBAYFRONT PARKWAY ENHANCEMENTS

Landscape Median on Bayfront ParkwayTraffic CalmingVisual EnhancementFunction more as a Parkway6th Street to Port Access Road

SOFTEN WALLS

REDUCE VISUAL WIDTH

VEHICULAR CIRCULATION

LIBERTY PIER DRIVE

EXISTING TRAIL

LANDSCAPE MEDIAN

BAYFRONT PARKWAY

BAYFRONT PARKWAY

BAYFRONT PARKWAY ENHANCEMENTS

TURN LANE

Landscape Median on Bayfront Parkway

VEHICULAR CIRCULATIONSTATE STREET ENHANCEMENTS

ENHANCE DRIVE LOOP

LANDSCAPE BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT

ANGLED & INCREASED PARKING

ENHANCED PEDESTRIAN BOARDWALKS

Extends East-West Roadway ConnectionExpands Public Access along Water Edge

Pedestrian-Scale LightingPedestrian Amenities - Trash Receptacles, BenchesLandscape Plantings

Added Bayfront Housing Option with Houseboat Docks

VEHICULAR CIRCULATIONBAYFRONT ROADWAY & TRAIL EXTENSION

VEHICULAR CIRCULATIONBAYFRONT ROADWAY EXTENSION

Real-time Messaging Information KiosksBayfront Mobility Initiative

Develop Transit Parking AnchorsW. 12th Street Park n RideGraduated Parking Fees

Maintain & Expand Free Trolley ServiceReduce Traffic on Bayfront Parkway

BAYFRONT PARKWAY

12TH STREET

WEST 12th STREET PARK ‘N’ RIDE

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VEHICULAR CIRCULATIONBAYFRONT PARKING & INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION

Reduce Traffic on Bayfront Parkway

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Potential LocationsFormer GAF SiteConvention CenterEast of State Street

VEHICULAR CIRCULATIONBAYFRONT PARKING GARAGES

Locate away from Water’s EdgeIntegrate with Other Structures - Housing – Retail – Commercial

Architectural Detailing and Plantings to Soften

East Avenue Boat Launch ImprovementsLand Lighthouse ConnectionEnvironmental SustainabilityHistorical/Cultural Resource Enhancement

LAND USE IMPROVEMENTRecommendations

Central Bayfront District ImprovementsLarge Boat Pier DevelopmentLiberty Park ExpansionWorking Port ExpansionLampe Marina Expansion

Integrated Mixed-use DevelopmentResidentialRetail - CommercialEntertainment and Civic VenuesSocial Spaces / Pedestrian Connections /Access

Continuous Public Waterfront AccessState Street as a Central SpineStrong Connections to DowntownPlan District as a Unified WholeMaritime Character

Spaces, Structures, Site Furnishing

Adaptive Reuse of Older StructuresCollaborative Planning & Partnerships

City & County GovernmentPort AuthorityCommunityLocal Business CommunityDevelopersBayfront Property Owners

LAND USE IMPROVEMENTSCENTRAL BAYFRONT DISTRICT

McAllister Place DevelopmentMixed Uses

Residential Commercial Retail Parking

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Retail StoresExterior & Interior Storefront Access

Generous Public Space & PedestrianWaterfront Access

LAND USE IMPROVEMENTSCENTRAL BAYFRONT DISTRICT

McALLISTERPLACE

Plans by RB Architects w/ Dalhkemper Landscape Architects

Transient Dock ExpansionNear Hotel and Convention CenterPublic Day Use

Adaptive Re-Use OpportunitiesFormer GAF Plant Buildings/StructuresOpportunity for Building ReuseHistoric Preservation Opportunities

BALTIMORE HARBOR RE-USE

LAND USE IMPROVEMENTSCENTRAL BAYFRONT DISTRICT

Character of the Central Bayfront DistrictGood StartCoordinate Development

LAND USE IMPROVEMENTSCENTRAL BAYFRONT DISTRICT

Deep Water AreaProvide Docks for Large Pleasure BoatsFacility that is Lacking on the Bayfront

LAND USE IMPROVEMENTSLARGE BOAT EXPANSION PIER

Expand Park AreaResolve Ownership IssuesExpand Trails in ParkProposed Concession StandWinter Boat Storage in Parking AreasEnvironmentally Sensitive Lighting

Replace or Modify existingSeparate into Lighting ZonesProvide Light Cut-offs

Decrease Impervious PavementIntegrate Bio-Retention Paved Areas

LAND USE IMPROVEMENTSLIBERTY PARK EXPANSION

Expand Deepwater Shipping PierDevelop Container Storage AreaAdditional Room for Expansion

WORKING PORT EXPANSIONLAND USE IMPROVEMENTS

Expand Park and CampgroundsFill CDF for Additional LandDevelop AmphitheaterExpand Public Waterfront AccessNew Viewing Tower and Decks

LAND USE IMPROVEMENTSLAMPE MARINA EXPANSION

EAST AVENUE BOAT LAUNCHNew Concession / Restroom Facility

CONCESSION FACILITY

LAMPE MARINA EXPANSION

EAST AVE BOAT LAUNCH

Extend Bayfront Trail toLand LighthouseLand Lighthouse becomesBayfront TerminusPort Authority attainOwnership & Responsiblefor MaintenanceImplement LandLighthouse Master Plan

LAND LIGHTHOUSE

TRAIL EXTENSION

LAND USE IMPROVEMENTSLAND LIGHTHOUSE

Implement Sustainable Practices in all New DevelopmentBio-swales in Pavement AreasPermeable Pavement MaterialsSun Shading on BuildingsGreen Roofs on BuildingsAdaptive Re-Use of Existing StructuresMaterial Re-Use

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITYLAND USE IMPROVEMENTS

PreserveConnectInterpretCelebrate

LAND USE IMPROVEMENTSHISTORICAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES

HISTORIC & CULTURAL RESOURCESLAND USE IMPROVEMENTS

Develop Access to Historic & Cultural SitesPreserve Visual & Conceptual Connections to Local History and CulturePreserve & Create Social Spaces in Conjunction with Sites for GatheringInterconnect Sites with Wayfinding Techniques – Signage – MarkingsEstablish Consistency in all Signage for RecognitionInstall Interpretive Signage & Art to Inform the PublicProvide Adequate Maintenance

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