BAY CITY, MICHIGAN HOUSING COMMISSION Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Area Surrounding Maplewood Manor January 13, 2014 CITY COMMISSION DRAFT PLAN PRESENTATION BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 1
Planners Phil McKenna, AICP, PCP, McKenna Associates Chris Khorey, AICP, McKenna Associates BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 2
Agenda Analysis Neighborhood- Wide Policies Site-Specific Projects BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 3
Analysis/Background Data BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 4
Plan Area Boundary BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 5
Maplewood Manor 158 Units Population: Approximately 200 people Average Resident Income: $12,000 Approx. 1/7 of neighborhood residents live at Maplewood Manor BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 6
Study Area 1,446 residents 4.1% of city population Younger population than rest of city Higher proportion of school-aged children Fewer retirees all this despite Maplewood Manor (Average Age: 66) BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 7
Study Area Educational attainment similar to City-wide 83% graduated from high school 30% have a college degree Median income much lower than City-wide $25,785 in neighborhood $38,199 City-wide lower incomes concentrated in Baytown and Maplewood Manor BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 8
Study Area - Housing Most SF homes built pre-world War II Though Maplewood Manor and Baytown built in 1970s and 80s Maplewood Manor and Baytown = ~ ½ of neighborhood housing units Old Victorian SF homes converted into MF 46% of housing units are rentals compared with 25% City-wide BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 9
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Implementing the Master Plan Neighborhood Revitalization Plan supports the following Master Plan Goals: Goal 1: Preserve and Strengthen Neighborhoods Goal 3: Maintain Quality Parks and Recreation Goal 4: Maintain Quality Public Services Goal 5: Provide an Efficient and Safe Multi-Modal Transportation Network Goal 6: Adhere to High Standards for Community Appearance Goal 7: Employ Plans and Policies that Contribute to the City s Economic Vitality BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 13
Assets BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 14
Challenges BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 15
Neighborhood-Wide Policies BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 16
Recommendations: Housing Continued investment by Housing Commission High-quality design and construction Maintain quality of public housing communities Encourage new housing typologies Conduct a market study BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 17
Housing, con d. Educate residents on housing options and responsibilities of tenants and homeowners Enforce rental inspection ordinance Establish a landlord training program Create incentives for homeowners to maintain historic homes Implement principles of Traditional Neighborhood Design Utilize MSHDA programs BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 18
Recommendations: Infrastructure Repair and resurface roads as needed, making Third Street a priority Ensure sidewalks meet ADA standards Relocate utility poles to alleys or underground, where feasible Install pedestrian-scale lighting to augment existing lighting BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 19
Infrastructure, con d. Monitor condition of sewer pipes Promote green infrastructure on private property Preserve alleys where they exist Establish a street tree maintenance program Re-open and re-connect streets where possible, including Fourth Street Consider traffic calming measures to address safety concerns BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 20
Recommendations: Complete Streets Improvements to the Rail Trail Bike lanes, bump outs, and other traffic calming along major corridors Work with Bay Metro Transit to improve service and routing Consider new traffic signals or pedestrian crosswalks BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 21
Complete Streets, con d. Build a sidewalk along the north side of First Street between Sherman and Monroe Permit and encourage on-street parking, especially on major corridors Plan and implement wayfinding signage program BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 22
Recommendations: Planning and Zoning Update or amend the Master Plan, especially with regard to Woodside Avenue Rezone the south side of Woodside Avenue for office and light industrial uses Rezone the north side of First Street for Medium Density Residential Evaluate the Duplex designation in Maplewood s residential areas BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 23
P&Z, con d. Evaluate the Office and General Business designations in the area bounded by Third, Fifth, Jackson, and Madison Evaluate the dimensional and design standards in all zoning districts Maintain the density of the neighborhood BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 24
Placemaking 11 Principles for Great Places (Project for Public Spaces): 1. The Community is the Expert 2. Create a Place, not a Design 3. Look for Partners 4. You can See a lot by Observing 5. Have a Vision 6. Start with the Petunias 7. Triangulate 8. Overcome Obstacles 9. Form Supports Function 10. Money is not the Issue 11. You are Never Finished BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 25
Site-Specific Projects BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 26
Maplewood Manor Renovation Application for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) Tax credits would pay for upgrades and operation through 2028. Partnership would buy Maplewood Manor from Housing Commission Proceeds from sale used for other community housing needs BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 27
Van Poppelen Site BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 28
Maplewood Park Improvements to existing facilities Community garden Rehab the baseball field New playground equipment Parking on Second Street Gateway element at Third and Sheridan BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 29
Woodside Avenue Jobs Corridor Master Plan Update Rezoning Branding Complete Streets improvements Improvements to GM site Demolition of vacant structures to create redevelopment sites BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 30
Johnson Street Business District Create a business association and/or TIF district in order to: Develop a brand and logo Market the business district Invest in streetscape Install additional wayfinding signage and gateway elements BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 31
St. Joseph Site Work with Diocese and other partners to create a community center: Convert the church building to event space Convert the school into educational/gathering space Convert the gym into a rec center Allow parking for Maplewood Park in parking lots Demolish rectory and use as outdoor gathering space BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 32
Rail Trail Add pedestrian-scale lighting Increase wayfinding signage Re-align the trail near First and Sheridan Install public art along trail BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 33
Rail Trail Work with neighboring businesses to improve trail between Lincoln and Johnson Streets BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 34
Connections to Downtown Plant additional street trees Widen sidewalks Reduce curb cuts Add bike lanes Promote infill development (such as the Bay Algonac Behavioral Health Center) BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 35
Project Next Steps BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 36
Future Actions Approval by City Commission Finalize Plan Application for LIHTC for Maplewood Manor Implementation by City and Housing Commission BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 37
THANK YOU! Questions and Comments Phil McKenna pmckenna@mcka.com Chris Khorey ckhorey@mcka.com BAY CITY, MICHIGAN 38