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October 29, 2015 1City of Minneapolis Shared StreetsNational Association of City Transportation Officials Designing Cities
WHAT’S MINE IS YOURS: PLANNING, DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING SHARED STREETS
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SHARED STREET701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300Minneapolis, MN 55416
Tel: (763) 541-4800 | Fax: (763) 541-1700www.wsbeng.com
wsb PROJECT # 01779-040june 29, 2015
29th street reconstruction
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NEIGHBORHOOD
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MIDTOWN GREENWAY
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
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IDENTIFY AN ADVOCATE
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BUILD A CONSTITUENCY
SHARED STREET701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300Minneapolis, MN 55416
Tel: (763) 541-4800 | Fax: (763) 541-1700www.wsbeng.com
wsb PROJECT # 01779-040june 29, 2015
29th street reconstruction
intent of this meetingthe purpose of this meeting is to share concept designs and information about the 29th street reconstruction project. project goals are to improve the pedestrian environment and the surface condition of the street.
project priorities from previous meetingsThree community meetings were held in 2014. The purpose of these meetings was to develop a vision and priorities for 29th street. priorities from the meetings include:
• Prioritize walking and bicycling• reduce vehicle traffic• remove on-street parking• add green space, trees, and street furniture• opportunities for a farmer’s market, food trucks, and events• support winter use• public art
2014 community involvement
SHARED STREET701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300Minneapolis, MN 55416
Tel: (763) 541-4800 | Fax: (763) 541-1700www.wsbeng.com
wsb PROJECT # 01779-040june 29, 2015
29th street reconstruction
intent of this meetingthe purpose of this meeting is to share concept designs and information about the 29th street reconstruction project. project goals are to improve the pedestrian environment and the surface condition of the street.
project priorities from previous meetingsThree community meetings were held in 2014. The purpose of these meetings was to develop a vision and priorities for 29th street. priorities from the meetings include:
• Prioritize walking and bicycling• reduce vehicle traffic• remove on-street parking• add green space, trees, and street furniture• opportunities for a farmer’s market, food trucks, and events• support winter use• public art
2014 community involvement
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KEEP PUBLIC INFORMED
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VALUE PRECEDENT
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GENERATE EXCITEMENT
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LEAN ON EXISTING PLANS AND POLICIESUptown Small Area PlanMinneapolis, MinnesotaApproved by the Minneapolis City Council February 1, 2008
Prepared for: The Community Planning and Economic Development Department
Prepared by:Cuningham Group, PAGVA Marquette AdvisorsBiko AssociatesSEH, Inc
Midtown Greenway Land Use Development Plan
The City of Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department
Report
Approved by the Minneapolis City Council
February 23, 2007
Prepared by:
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. Cuningham Group Quam Sumnicht & Associates Maxfield Research
Lyn‐Lake Small Area Plan Minneapolis, Minnesota
Adopted by the Minneapolis City Council June 26, 2009
Prepared by the: City of Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department as an amendment to the Minneapolis Plan for Sustainable Growth
along the street is redeveloped. This enhances the place-making value of the Midtown Greenway and improves public safety.
Typical existing cross-section of 29th Street west of Lyndale Avenue.
Typical existing cross-section of 29th Street west of Lyndale Avenue.
Typical proposed cross-section of 29th Street west of Lyndale Avenue.
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Th e center of Uptown is strongly defi ned at the edges by an established residential pattern. Mixed-use development in this well-defi ned area will concentrate commercial, offi ce, and entertainment activity at the core, and a healthy mix of business and commercial activity will bring complementary daytime population to the area. In addition, a resi-dential component will connect existing neighbor-hoods and provide a smooth transition between them.
Support high quality mixed-use commercial and residential development.Support a healthy mix of businesses.Increase the daytime population.
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Design Goal #2
Create a dense mixed-use core.
Design Goal #3
Establish public open spaces that connect to the Greenway and the Lakes and encourage interaction and gathering.
Improve connections between the Midtown Greenway, the Lakes, and Uptown.Establish a central public gathering place.Establish a variety of smaller public urban spaces.Use green space to improve connectivity between amenities such as the Lakes and the Greenway and to preserve and improve air and water quality.
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Th e Midtown Greenway and the Lakes are adjacent to Uptown. However, these signifi cant public spaces are not well-connected or easily accessible, physically or visually, from the Uptown core. Better connections and accessibility will increase move-ment between and within these public spaces and the Uptown core. Th is, in turn, will improve the relationship between Uptown and its surroundings, and will allow Uptown to capitalize on the promi-nent public assets the larger area off ers.
Vision and Goals
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Open SpaceOpen Space is further classifi ed as Public Open Space and Private Open Space. Th e Plan provides detail for appropriate implementation of each. Primary recommendations are to:
Create several small urban gathering spaces instead of one large space.Create wider sidewalks through setbacks of buildings or narrowing of streets.Create broad pedestrian promenades on Lake Street and Lagoon Avenue.Establish street level pedestrian promenades on both sides of the Midtown Greenway except where buildings or public open spaces are proposed that open up down in the Greenway.
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Encourage new development on north side of Greenway to animate the Greenway with active, privately owned open spaces.Create terraces to the Greenway on development blocks that slope to the Greenway.Create a year-round indoor/outdoor space in Calhoun Square.Create the Girard Meander, a narrow street with wide sidewalks connecting the Mozaic site and Calhoun Square.Create a public open space at the eastern terminus of Lagoon Avenue.Create additional triangular urban plazas on the north segment of Hennepin Avenue.Pursue public/private funding and operational options to development additional public spaces.
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Open Space Ideas: Th e Plan suggests a more connected public realm and open space network that may include more connections/terraces to the Midtown Greenway, additional sidewalk promenades along Lake Street, and pedestrian/gathering place features such as the Girard Meander and Calhoun Square Winter Garden.
Promenades
Buzza Building
Girard Meander
Year-round gathering space
Library, YWCA, and terrace to the Greenway
Midtown Greenway
Mozaic
Hennepin Avenue
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USE EXISTING STANDARDS WHEN FEASIBLE
Minneapolis Street Lighting Policy - 1 - January 9, 2009
Minneapolis Street Lighting Policy
Prepared By Public Works City Council Approved January 9, 2009
October 22, 2015 16 LHB MIG SRFMinneapolis Park & Recreation Board Downtown Service Area Master PlanCity of Minneapolis CPED Downtown Public Realm Framework Plan
PUBLIC REALM GUIDELINES » Trees and Greening
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4 4Feature DescriptionA standard tree site is a single tree with a single soil volume of 500 cubic feet. Standard Tree Sites decorate downtown in a variety of settings. The City is supporting all new tree planting sites to be tree trenches where multiple trees share the same soil volume. Tree trenches provide a continuous soil volume and allow flexibility in tree spacing. Tree trenches allow tree roots to spread and establish enhancing the viability of tree species. For full street reconstruction projects tree trenches will be required for full block lengths.
At a Glance
Street/Corridor Types:Destination CorridorActivity CorridorConnector Corridor
Sidewalk ZoneFurnishing Zone
Benefits:Reduce heat island effectProvide habitat for urban wildlifeReduce noise and glareAbsorb carbon dioxideReduce runoff
Cost:$$$$
More Informationhttp://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/311/
ContactContact 311If you are outside the Minneapolis city limits or are unable reach 311, call (612) 673-3000. TTY/TDD customers dial (612) 673-2157.
Minneapolis311@minneapolismn.gov
Frontage Zone
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Parking or Bike Lane
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City Trees Program: Partnership with Tree TrustCity Trees Program -”Since 2006, the City of Minneapolis has funded the City Trees program, a low-cost way to help build the city’s tree canopy. Trees are available for Minneapolis residents, businesses, and nonprofits.”
More information about program:The City Trees program helps meet Minneapolis’ eco-focused goal recognizing trees as a solid green investment. Since 2006, the City of Minneapolis has funded the City Trees program, a low-cost way for folks to help build the city’s tree canopy. The City Trees program is a partnership between the City of Minneapolis and Tree Trust, a local nonprofit that works to improve the community environment. The free trees program for tornado-affected residents is made possible through a grant from State Farm Insurance and support from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the City of Minneapolis. In the past five years, the City Trees program has provided over 10,000 trees planted in Minneapolis.
For more information and to order your tree go to www.treetrust.org, or contact Tree Trust’s Community Forestry Department at (952) 767-3886
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standard tree grate artist designed tree grate
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Preferred Conditions/Corridor GuidanceA standard tree site is one to select for the most constrained sites. It can be sited in some of the most challenging locations, where pedestrian traffic is significant, overhead conditions challenging, or adjacent uses undesirable. The standard tree site is appropriate when there is significant competition for furnishing and other elements in the sidewalk.
MaintenanceTrees like other vegetation go through a period of establishment where they are especially vulnerable to impacts. Consistent maintenance is recommended throughout the growing season to support the tree establishment period. This will help the tree thrive in the challenging urban environment
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Tree GratesTree grates are generally discouraged because of their detrimental impacts to the tree. However they may be appropriate for high volume locations near bus and light rail stops, school loading zones, adjacent to high use facilities like sport venues. Tree species selection is critical at locations where grates are approved and below grade soil conditions will need special attention to maximize tree survival.
Tree GuardsTree guards are preferred in high pedestrian volume locations, tree guards function to protect the planting on three sides, leaving the
curbside open or alternatively a four sided guard may be approved in locations where parking is not allowed and at an offset of 18-24” back from face of curb. Tree guard design should be coordinated and informed by the existing conditions of the rest of the block and match the overall character of the neighborhood. Tree guard design will need approval by the Heritage Preservation Commission, if the guard falls in an Historic District, the Park Board, and Public Works. Tree Guards must be a minimum of 18” high and use steel spikes for securing into the soil volume below grade.
PUBLIC REALM GUIDELINES City of Minneapolis CPED Downtown Public Realm Framework Plan
Public Realm Guidelines Section Will:• Incent or guide character and uses that will enhance corridor, district or
place identity in the public right of way• Consider how to guide or leverage development opportunities,
program, density and sites to better contribute to place identity• Examine where and how downtown activation occurs, identifying and
providing ease in activating programmable districts, streets, and places
• Take into account ways to achieve effective guidance and how and when to make technical assistance and resources available
• Define recommended practices for development abutting priority public realm corridors and character districts; consider ground floor uses, street greening and street furnishing
Feature Description
A stationary fixture for bicycle parking, to which a bicycle can be securely attached to prevent theft. May be installed in groups or as stand alone fixtures.
At a Glance
Street/Corridor Types:Destination CorridorActivity CorridorConnector Corridor
Sidewalk ZoneFurnishing ZoneFrontage Zone (limited)
Benefits:• Encouragebicycleuse• Reducebicycleparkingatundesirable
locations• Improvesafetyandsecurityofbicycle
parking• Providebicycleparkingforbusiness
patrons
Cost:$$$$
More InformationVisitthewebsite:http://www.minneapolismn.gov/bicycles/ga/WCMS1P-135607ContactContact 311
Minneapolis311@minneapolismn.gov
Frontage Zone
Through Walk Zone
Furnishing Zone
Parking or Bike Lane
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Furnishing Zone
Post and Ring Rack Inverted U Rack Swerve Rack* The three styles shown are the only styles approved for installation as part of the City’s bike rack cost share program. Other styles are allowable but all racks must have three elements - two contact points, minimum height, and a gap to fit a standard lock.
Art Bike RacksArts on Chicago Bike Racks With support from Arts on Chicago, artist Kelly Brazil created bike racks from repurposed objects and materials that were scrapped in an automotive junkyard or donated or discarded. A rack placed front of the Modem Times Cafe was made from two automotive front doors that were stripped of all interior contents and glass. Brazil laser cut a design of a flame (finger friendly, of course) in the door so bikes could easily be easily locked to it. The project was approved contingent upon staff approval during a site visit to the Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center, where the racks were being fabricated, to ensure they were both safe and structurally sound.
Preferred Conditions
Bicycle racks are appropriate on all corridor types and should generally be stationed near active ground floor uses, building entrances and close to but not interfering with transit stations. In particular, corridors that overlap with the protected bikeway network should provide ample bicycle parking.
Approved Bicycle Rack Styles*
MaintenanceWith some exceptions the fronting property owner, or the initiator of the sidewalk enhancement, are responsible for the on-going maintenance and upkeep of bicycle rack. This includes keeping the surrounding area clear of snow, ice, and litter.
Awayfrom curb
Parked bike may not extend greater than 24’ of the outer edge of an entrance or doorway
Maintaining at least 6’ pedestrain walkway
Height
24” min away from another bicycle rack
Not within 10’ of a crosswalkNot within 4’ of a tree/planting space
24” min
Away from building facade
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Site Considerations
• Must be securely fastened to the sidewalk
• Must not be located directly in front of a building entrance or exit
• Must not block access to street parking, or sidewalk cafes
• Bicycle parking spaces shall be a minimum of two feet by six feet
• An access aisle provided with a minimum of five feet accommodating the pedestrian through zone
• Each space must be accessible without moving another bicycle
• Located on paved or pervious surface, not gravel, landscape stone or wood chips.
• Surface should be mounted or poured with a concrete footing
• May be placed individually or in groups
• Bicycle racks must have at least two points of contact with a bicycle
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SHARED STREETSHARED STREET
phase 1 - concept plan 1 ADA/DETECTABLE WARNING STRIP3 24 trench drain TREE GRATERAIN GARDEN/LANDSCAPE AREATACTILE EDGE TO direct and slow drivers
NARROWED SECTIONS to slow drivers to
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wHAT’S A shared street?pedestrians, bicyclists, and motor vehicles use the same space. Typically, there are no curbs. Traffic calming and design elements are used to slow drivers to safe speeds.
701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300Minneapolis, MN 55416
Tel: (763) 541-4800 | Fax: (763) 541-1700www.wsbeng.com
wsb PROJECT # 01779-040May 29, 2015
project schedule
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PROPOSED
701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300Minneapolis, MN 55416
Tel: (763) 541-4800 | Fax: (763) 541-1700www.wsbeng.com
wsb PROJECT # 01779-040May 29, 2015
29th street reconstruction
SHARED STREET
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701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300Minneapolis, MN 55416
Tel: (763) 541-4800 | Fax: (763) 541-1700www.wsbeng.com
wsb PROJECT # 01779-040May 29, 2015
29th street reconstruction
PROPOSED
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THANK YOU
SPECIAL THANKS: Council Member Lisa Bender, City of Minneapolis Public Works
Department, Project Manager Don Pflaum, Director of Long Range Planning Kjersti Monson
and WSB & Associates
Lacy ShelbyCity of Minneapolis
Community Planning and Economic Development
Lacy.Shelby@minneapolismn.gov