Canoga Connect June 23, 2010 Presentation

Transit Oriented DevelopmentFunded by Compass Blueprint Contract No. 10-004-B2, Southern California Association of Governments

Canoga Connect June 23, 2010

Introduction to TODJune 23, 2010

IBI GroupMeléndrez - Rosenheim and Associated

Canoga ConnectSouthern California Association of GovernmentsCity of Los Angeles - Department of City Planningurban design studio 2

Meeting Agenda:1. Opening Remarks: • Tom Glick - Department of City Planning

2. Introduction to TOD

3. Canoga Park - Planning Framework

4. TOD Building Blocks

5. Initial Site Assessment - Opportunities and Constraints

6. Project Discussion - Community Vision - Implementation

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Task 1Station Area Assessment

Task 2Community Outreach

Task 3Land Use Altrenatives

Task 4Economic Development Strategies

Task 5Conceptual Circulation Plan, and Parking Strategy

Meetings

Meeting Legend:

City Staff/SCAG

Stakeholder

Community Workshop

Canoga Connect (SCAG & City of Los Angeles) Project ScheduleJune 23, 2010

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Canoga Connect Workshop 1

Introduction to TOD




Transit-Oriented Developments are urban villages where all residents are within a 5-10 minute walk of quick, efficient public transit and can ‘live, work, play, shop and learn’ in a pedestrian-friendly environment – and where the car is seen as an option, not a necessity.

Efficient rapid transit systems, like Metro’s Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, help stimulate pedestrian activity on the street, which in turn supports street level retail business and has the capacity to enhances the “livability” of neighborhoods even for residents who may never actually use the service.

Introduction to TOD




Mobility: Getting Where We Want To Go

Livability: Creating Pleasant Communities

Prosperity: Long-Term Health for the Region

Sustainability: Promoting Efficient Use of Natural Resources

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The Canoga Connect Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Study is being led by the City of Los Angeles Department of Planning and is funded through a Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Compass Blueprint Grant. Compass Blueprint is actively fostering a growth vision that is driven by four key principles:

Introduction to TOD




“Cities are not buildings alone; it is the Spaces Between that matter most.”

—Jan Gehl, Life Between Buildings Using Public Space

Transit service and related specific developments are only one piece of a bigger puzzle that requires consideration in the building of enhanced sustainable communities. The definition of TOD can be expanded to encompass a holistic attitude towards community building that includes public transit and related developments as one of many important components. This study will look to leverage the anticipated opportunities forthcomming with the Orange Line BRT expansion and help the Canoga Park community define and enhance a diverse and active town center.

Introduction to TOD

Planning Framework




Planning Framework

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Planning Framework




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District Character StudyJune 21, 2010

IBI Group • Meléndrez DRAFT

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Canoga Park - Overall Context

Planning Framework

TOD Building Blocks




Land Use & Density Land Use Policy as defined through zoning regulations can lead to neighborhood defining uses and densities that support locally serving amenities.

Canoga Study Considerations

- Review existing Zoning relative to

existing land uses - provide zone

change recommendations.

- Analyze the relationship of mixed-

uses and densities to locally serving

amenity/business sustainablitity.

TOD Building Blocks




TOD Building Blocks

Streetscape Design Improvements help to define an area and locate a core within a neighborhood. Businesses that rely on pedestrian traffic benefit by improved spatial qualities.


- Review existing improvements,

guidelines and standards and the

existing conditions.

- Consider further design

enhancements that might mitigate

challenges to local retail uses,

specifically as related to traffic

concerns, parking, and pedestrian

access.




TOD Building Blocks

Bicycles offer an important transit option, chosen for health, enjoyment, economics and convenience by a growing number of LA county residents. As an Urban Design tool, the provision of bicycle demarcated travel lanes provides for an enhancement to bicyclists, pedestrians and businesses.


- Find ways to keep bicycles off the

sidewalks to allow for improved

pedestrian zone.

- Enhance neighborhood connectivity

through coordinated regional bicycle

plan.

- Improve bicycle safety and experience

through demarcation of bicycle routes




TOD Building Blocks

Parks & Open Space can provide important areas for non-retail activity within a commuity, and if located strategically work well to enhance and define a neighborhood. These spaces can be thought of as green spaces, public plazas, or play courts.


- Look at existing open space

opportunities.

- Consider range of “pocket-park”

types that might work with land use

and density considerations.




TOD Building Blocks

Infrastructure Improvements include green-street improvements that bio-filtrate water run-off, paving enhancements that define pedestrian zones and traffic swales that both provide added dimension for street trees and help mitigate safety concerns and street crossings.


- Look for opportunities to improve

the North/South and East/West

pedestrian street connections through

the consideration of additional

crosswalks, and the improvement of

existing crossings.

- Consider application of Green Street

and Alley Design Guidelines recently

published by the City of Los Angeles.




TOD Building Blocks

Community Facilities include privately run amenities such as grocery stores and locally serving retail establishments, as well as publicly funded schools and institutional buildings. In addition to supporting the needs of a local community, these facilities activate the streets by generating pedestrian activity at various times of the day.


- Identify existing “anchor” services

(such as grocery stores & schools)

and leverage their engagement

through a consideration of improved

connections.

- Identify opportunity sites and consider

possible new civic or private uses.




TOD Building Blocks

An Enhanced Transit Plaza can act as a public gathering space activated by the numerous users of the Orange Line BRT. This has the capacity to become a centrally located public civic space for all residents of Canoga Park, and may become much more than just a transit facility.


- Review existing Orange Line station

proposal and make recommendations

for enhancements.

- Review adjacent plaza land uses and

identify complementary uses.




TOD Building Blocks

Temporary Events such as farmers markets can make good use of vacant parking lots during off-peak hours and provide the community with fresh produce and unique goods unavailable at typical grocery and retail establishments. Parades and other types of road closures also bring communities together and work to define a local character and identity.


- Review Parking plan for Orange Line

station and identify opportunities

related to non-peak transit demand.

- Coordinate ideas with Main Street

Canoga Park initiatives.

Initial Site Assessment




School Cornersadd waiting areas • narrow intersections; • curb extensions


Open Space & ConnectivityJune 21, 2010




DeStinAtiOnS

PRIMARY INTERSECTIONSpedestrian improvements

SeCOnDAry interSeCtiOnSpedestrian improvements

eXtenD CurBS At SCHOOL interSeCtiOnS to create waiting areas and safer crossings

LEGEND

eXiStinG PuBLiC OPen SPACe

POtentiAL PuBLiC OPen SPACe

IMPROVED STREET TREE CANOPY/VEGETATIVE SCREEN

LA RIVER GREEN STREETS

IMPROVED AND NATURALIZED RIVER CORRIDOR

PrOPOSeD PAinteD BiCyCLe SHArrOwS

PROPOSED BICYCLE BOULEVARD

PEDESTRIAN EMPHASIS ZONE

ALLEY IMPROVEMENTSencourage pedestrian activitysupport retail uses

IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE OVER LA RIVER

Connections

Open Space

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Primary Vehicular, Transit, and Bicycle

Connection to Warner Center

LA Pierce College

Future Orange

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SECONDARY INTERSECTIONSNarrowed roadways/curb • extensionsPedestrian crossings• Pedestrian alert signage•

Allow public access from neighborhood streets to LA River

Corridor

PRIMARY INTERSECTIONSClearer roadway markings• Colored crosswalks• Rumble strips• Ped/bike signage• Curb extensions•

Improve existing pedestrian bridge

Improve crossing over River

Secondary Bicycle & Pedestrian Connection to Warner Center

LA Pierce College

existing Class ii Bike Lane

Continue Class ii Bike Lane

Proposed Painted Bicycle Sharrow

Pedestrian/retail Emphasis Zone

Proposed riverfront Park(LA River Master Plan)

PEDESTRIAN / RETAIL EMPHASIS ZONE

Multiple pedestrian crossings• Curb extensions/road diets• Sidewalk amenities (benches)• Slower vehicular speeds• Tree planting (shade)•

BICYCLE BOULEVARDOn-street bike markings• Signage• Slower vehicular speeds•

PAINTED SHARROWPainted zone within ex-• isting travel lane to get bikes out of door zoneSignage• Slower vehicular speeds•

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ALLEY IMPROVEMENTSHigher quality paving • throughoutTree planting• Signage, seating, lighting• Access to businesses, • residences or adjacent block

Vacant Lot

Vacant Lot

underuti-lized Lot Street Trees:

improve quality• increase canopy• make consistent•

River Green Streets: street trees• storm water management • and biofiltrationpaseos and bike markings • link to LA River bike trailriver crossings•

School Cornersadd waiting areas • narrow intersections; • curb extensions


Open Space & ConnectivityJune 21, 2010




DeStinAtiOnS

PRIMARY INTERSECTIONSpedestrian improvements

SeCOnDAry interSeCtiOnSpedestrian improvements

eXtenD CurBS At SCHOOL interSeCtiOnS to create waiting areas and safer crossings

LEGEND

eXiStinG PuBLiC OPen SPACe

POtentiAL PuBLiC OPen SPACe

IMPROVED STREET TREE CANOPY/VEGETATIVE SCREEN

LA RIVER GREEN STREETS

IMPROVED AND NATURALIZED RIVER CORRIDOR

PrOPOSeD PAinteD BiCyCLe SHArrOwS

PROPOSED BICYCLE BOULEVARD

PEDESTRIAN EMPHASIS ZONE

ALLEY IMPROVEMENTSencourage pedestrian activitysupport retail uses

IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE OVER LA RIVER

Connections

Open Space

1/4

mile

1/2

mile

SHERMAN WAY

CAN

OG

A AV

E

VALERIO ST

VAR

IEL

AVE

OW

ENSM

OU

TH A

VE

BASSett St

Bell Cree

k

Arroyo Calabasas


H.S.

Owensmouth H.S.

Hart Street e.S.

Madrid theater

Project Area

Futu

re O

rang

e Li

ne

and

Cla

ss I

Bike

way

TOPA

NG

A C

ANYO

N B

LVD

DE

SOTO

AVE

HArt St

GAuLt St

wyAnDOtte St

SAtiCOy St

COHASSet St

VANOWEN ST

Quimby Park

topanga Plaza Shopping Ctr.

IND

EPEN

DEN

CE

AVE

Primary Vehicular, Transit, and Bicycle

Connection to Warner Center

LA Pierce College

Future Orange

Line Station

SECONDARY INTERSECTIONSNarrowed roadways/curb • extensionsPedestrian crossings• Pedestrian alert signage•

Allow public access from neighborhood streets to LA River

Corridor

PRIMARY INTERSECTIONSClearer roadway markings• Colored crosswalks• Rumble strips• Ped/bike signage• Curb extensions•

Improve existing pedestrian bridge

Improve crossing over River

Secondary Bicycle & Pedestrian Connection to Warner Center

LA Pierce College

existing Class ii Bike Lane

Continue Class ii Bike Lane

Proposed Painted Bicycle Sharrow

Pedestrian/retail Emphasis Zone

Proposed riverfront Park(LA River Master Plan)

PEDESTRIAN / RETAIL EMPHASIS ZONE

Multiple pedestrian crossings• Curb extensions/road diets• Sidewalk amenities (benches)• Slower vehicular speeds• Tree planting (shade)•

BICYCLE BOULEVARDOn-street bike markings• Signage• Slower vehicular speeds•

PAINTED SHARROWPainted zone within ex-• isting travel lane to get bikes out of door zoneSignage• Slower vehicular speeds•

Prop

osed

Cla

ss ii

Bi

ke L

ane

Prop

osed

Cla

ss ii

Bi

ke L

ane

ALLEY IMPROVEMENTSHigher quality paving • throughoutTree planting• Signage, seating, lighting• Access to businesses, • residences or adjacent block

Vacant Lot

Vacant Lot

underuti-lized Lot Street Trees:

improve quality• increase canopy• make consistent•

River Green Streets: street trees• storm water management • and biofiltrationpaseos and bike markings • link to LA River bike trailriver crossings•

Initial Site Assessment

Project Discussion / Community Vision Implementation

Canoga Connect June 23, 2010 Presentation

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