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Moss Point The HOK Planning Group Steve Schukraft Todd Meyer Dhaval Barbhaya Judson and Partners Clyde Judson
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Moss Point
The HOK Planning GroupSteve Schukraft
Todd MeyerDhaval Barbhaya
Judson and PartnersClyde Judson
Presentation
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1. Analysis2. Vision3. Plan4. Discussion
Presentation
Moss Point | Agenda
1. Context2. Emerging Vision3. Plans & Studies4. Discussion
Listening to Local Leaders
Moss Point | Context
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Regional Analysis
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Understanding the Regional ContextRiver City, Inland Location, Excellent Regional Access
Understanding the Regional ContextRiver City, Inland Location, Excellent Regional Access
Moss Point | Context
City History Settlement on the River, Hub of the Regional Timber Industry
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Moss Point | Context
Local Economy Transitioning from a resource-basedeconomy to services, technology, and tourism.
Preserves & Reserves
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Natural ContextDefined by the Pascagoula and Escatawpa RiversWetlands & Lowlands Shape Growth Potential
Natural ContextDefined by the Pascagoula and Escatawpa RiversWetlands & Lowlands Shape Growth Potential
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Existing Districts
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Pattern of DevelopmentPattern of Development
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Preliminary Nhd Analysis
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Moss Point | Context
Pattern of DevelopmentPattern of Development
Katrina Recovery & Renewal
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Emerging Vision
Moss Point | Vision
A Close Knit CommunityConnected to the RiverSustainable NeighborhoodsDiverse HousingClean IndustryCreative Spirit
Plans & Proposals
Moss Point | Plans & Proposals
Reinforce & Improve Neighborhoods City-wide
Regenerate the Kreole Neighborhood
Guide Growth & Limit Sprawl in Escatawpa
Reestablish Downtown as the Heart of the City
Strengthen Regional Connections
Livable Neighborhoods City-Wide
Neighborhood Structure
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Neighborhood Structure
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EscatawpaVillage
EscatawpaVillage
Downtown Downtown KreoleNeighborhood
KreoleNeighborhood
Focus Areas for Neighborhood Regeneration & Creation
Proposals: Kreole Village Center
VisionStrengthen identity, ensure stability, and celebrate the historyof the Kreole community
ElementsNew public square and civic building as anchors.Expanded housing—age-in-place and first time buyers.Options to move out floodplain but stay in neighborhood.Preservation and celebration of neighborhood history.New park and trail system in floodplains
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Neighborhood Location
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KreoleNeighborhood
KreoleNeighborhood
NeighborhoodRestructuring
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Neighborhood Restructuring
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ExistingResidential
Existing Residential
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Neighborhoods designed around public parks and squares.
Site for new civic building.
Floodplain preservation and natural trails.
New Neighborhood Parks & Squares
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Parks, Squares & Preserves
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Advisory Flood & Velocity Zones
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Advisory Flood & V Zones
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Regulating Plan
Regulating Plan
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Proposals: Escatawpa Village
VisionA clear guide for neighborhood development in the Escatawpa community.
ElementsParks and squares as centers of walkable neighborhoods.Sprawl contained and redirected to new village center.District reserved for tech/industrial development.School site integrated in new community.
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Neighborhood Location
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EscatawpaVillage
EscatawpaVillage
Neighborhood Restructuring
Neighborhood Restructuring
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New
Existing Residential
Existing Residential
Route 63
Route 613Mixed Use Village
on Route 63 offers an alternative to sprawling development.
Site for FEMA Community following Tradi-tional Neighbor-hood Design principles.
Site for new elementary school.
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Parks, Squares & Preserves
Parks, Squares & Preserves
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Route 63
Route 613
Regulating Plan
Regulating Plan
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Route 63
Route 613
Proposals: Downtown
VisionReestablish Downtown Moss Point as a lively, beautiful and walkable place, with shops, restaurants, housing, new civic buildings and public spaces.
ElementsNarrowed and realigned Main Street.City Hall relocated from the floodplain.Expanded riverfront park and new public square.A mix of civic buildings, housing, shops and cafes.New education, event, and exhibit facility on the water.
Moss Point | Plans & Proposals
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Downtown Location
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DowntownMoss PointDowntownMoss Point
Turn of the (last) Century—Timber & Early Settlement
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Evolution of Main
Turn of the (last) Century—Timber & Early Settlement
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Moss Point | Plans & Proposals
from 40’ curb to curb…from 40’ curb to curb…
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Slow traffic and signal allows for safe pedestrian crossings
Slow traffic and signal allows for safe pedestrian crossings
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Location of storefronts removed for widening
Location of storefronts removed for widening
… to 80’ curb to curb dimension and no provision for pedestrian crossing… to 80’ curb to curb dimension and no provision for pedestrian crossing
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…to fragmented, unwalkable, and
easy to forget.
…to fragmented, unwalkable, and
easy to forget.
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From compact, walkable, and memorable…
From compact, walkable, and memorable…
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Illustrative PlanAlternative A
Town Center Plan A
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Narrowed Main Street with median reservation for street car.
New City Hall & Town Square
Realignment of Denny to capture space for river front park
New housing and shops overlooking the river.
Improved Park with Interpretive/ Educational Center and Kayak Launch
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Illustrative PlanAlternative A
Town Center Plan Detail A
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Illustrative PlanAlternative B
Town Center Plan B
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Narrowed Main Street with median reservation for street car.
New City Hall & Town Square
Realignment of Denny to capture space for river front park
New housing and shops overlooking the river.
Improved Park with Interpretive/ Educational Center and Kayak Launch
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Illustrative PlanAlternative B
Town Center Plan Detail A
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Main Street Sections
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Main Street Existing & Proposed Street Sections
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New Police Station
Design Study for Police Station
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Regional Linkages
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RegionalConnections
RegionalConnections
Recommended Strategic Actions
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DESIGN Require development to take the form of interconnected neighborhoods with central public spaces, mixed housing, and neighborhood services within easy walking distance of residents.
Concentrate commercial development in a new village center alongRoute 63. The center is designed to include hotels and restaurants, shops, apartments and live/work housing units.
Provide a range of housing types to increase affordability and opportunities for home ownership, aging-in-place (retirement housing), and movement out of areas prone to flooding.
Recommended Strategic Actions
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POLICYDefine downtown plan with associated codes encouraging new mixed use, urban development
Adopt policies and codes limiting low density, auto-oriented development along the City’s primary travel corridors, including Main Street and 63.
Complete detailed land plan.
Recommended Strategic Actions
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MANAGEMENTDevelop a industrial/commercial special district east of the airport on Saracina Road. Reserve land for high-employment generating uses requiring large floor plate buildings, and ready rail and highway access.
Initiate dialogue with residents regarding relocation options and opportunities.
Continue and expand efforts to position Moss Point as a gateway to the region’s environmental and cultural resources.
Pursue recognition through state and federal heritage area, outdoor recreation, preservation, and environmental programs and initiatives.
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Team Contact:Steve Schukraft, The HOK Planning Group
3223 Grace Street NW, Washington, DC [email protected]
202 339-8700
