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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIAREPORT TO THE: Joint 0 City Council ~ Housing Authority 0 Successor AgencyO Oversight BoardO
March 12, 2013AGENDA ITEMReport: Presentation of Initial Concept Alternatives for the Space 134 Project
COUNCIL ACTIONPublic Hearing 0 Ordinance 0 Consent Calendar 0 Action ltem!XI Report OnlyApproved for____ --=..:.;M=a.:...:rch._1:....:2:.J....::2=0..:..:3= - - -- - calendarADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONSubmitted by:Hassan Haghani, Director of Community Development
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RECOMMENDATIONPublic Works and Community Development Department staff requests the City Council provideinput on initial concepts developed for the Space 134 project as part of completing planningstudies associated with the Compass Blueprint Grant received by the City.BACKGROUND/ANALYSISIntroductionIn 2012, the City of Glendale was awarded a Compass Blueprint Grant from the SouthernCalifornia Association of Governments (SCAG), a program that supports r e g i o n a l l y ~ o r i e n t e dconceptual planning studies that promote SCAG's goal of focusing growth in existing andemerging centers and along major transportation corridors, to create significant areas of mixeduse development and walkable communities, and to target growth around existing and plannedtransit stations. The Glendale Compass Blueprint Grant specifically aims to implement policiessupported in the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) and Mobility Study (MS), which have receivedawards from SCAG for their proactive urban design strategy for a mixed-use, transit andpedestrian oriented downtown.The Glendale SCAG project, or "Space 134," is a concept study for a "freeway cap park" overSR-134 (Ventura Freeway) between Central Avenue to Glendale Avenue. The freeway cap parkwould connect the community to the City's civic, cultural, and business core through public openspace and pedestrian and bike friendly trails.SCAG has been an active supporter in funding planning studies for freeway cap park projects inthe region, including Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Monica. Some ofthese studies, including the proposed Hollywood cap over the 101 Freeway, have securedfunding to conduct an Environmental Impact Report for the entire project. Completed cap parksare located in cities across the United States, including San Diego., Dallas, Seattle andPhoenix.Potential Open Space Benefits for the City of Glendale
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the East-West corridor between the North Hollywood Red Line to the Pasadena Del Mar GoldLine Station, which Metro has identified as a potential corridor for bus-rapid transit (BRT) orlight-rail transit (LRT). In addition, Space 134 provides an important link in connecting to theCity's bicycle network per the adoption of the recently approved Bicycle Transportation Plan,specifically for proposed bicycle routes that cross the 134 freeway including Louise Avenue andGeneva Street.Initial Concept AlternativesInitial visioning concepts of the Space 134 site are shown in detail in Exhibit 1 of the staff reportand are phased in near-term, medium-term and long-term timeframes. The near-term conceptincludes improvements to existing bridges, incorporation of public art and adding pedestrianlighting to roads and bridges. As the City receives more significant public and private funding,the mid-term concept explores partially capping the 134 Freeway in certain sections betweenCentral Avenue and Glendale Avenue. The project team also explored a long-term "what if?"vision for the cap, imagining the potential for over 20 acres of open space, including a convention and events center, transit facilities, active sports facilities, passive open space and apotential reconfiguration of existing retail centers. Ballpark estimates of other cap park projectsare available for review in Exhibit 1.Next StepsCouncil comments will be incorporated into a visioning report on the Space 134 project that willbe submitted to SCAG to fulfill the Compass Blueprint Grant. This report will enable the City topursue further grant opportunities from SCAG. Caltrans, and additional state and federal grantsto fund more detailed planning studies, extensive community outreach, and economic proformas to determine appropriate amenities for the park.FISCAL IMPACTThe re is no fiscal impact to the City of Glendale at this time, as conceptual planning studies andoutreach for this project are entirely grant funded by the Southern California Association ofGovernments.
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SPACE 134: DOWNTOWN. ANIMATED.
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A DIVIDED CITY-THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN
35 ACRES OF UNDERUTILIZED SPACE
SCAG GRANT RECEIVED, 2012
Respect & Build the Brand
Showcase the Brand
Enhance Opportunities toLive, Work, & Play:The 18-Hour downtown
Position Downtown as THEHub o Activity, Creativity
Movement, Excitement
Generate revenue whileulilling open space needs
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CONTEXT
Look for ways to create and market Being Spaces -
Third Places... in Downtown
- GLENDALE BRANDING REPORT
The Millennial generation of young professionals
and empty-nester Baby Boomers create a powerful
marketing demand for central city urban neighborhoods
like downtown Glendale. These groups expect
open space, multi-modal transit options, services,
entertainment, and housing, all within walking andbiking distance - and they demand a high-quality urban
environment too.
- SPACE 134 SCAG REPORT
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Grand Park, Los Angeles, CACity Garden, St Louis, MO
CONTEXT
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Klyde Warren Cap Park, Dallas, TX: Under Construction
CONTEXT
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CONTEXT
Phoenix, AZ
Teralta Park, San Diego, CA
Klyde Warren Cap Park, Dallas, TX
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Park 101, Downtown Los Angeles,
Ventura, CA Santa Monica, CA
Hollywood Central Park, CA
CONTEXT
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Make Connections!
Create Green Open Space!
Put the Environment First!
Grow Glendales Economy!
Prioritize Mobility!
PLANNING PRIORITIES
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NEW NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
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BRAND PARK: GRAND & CIVIC
Documented: over 25 existing buildings over freeways in 16 states
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CONCEPT 1: NEAR-TERM
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THE GREEN LOOP TIMEFRAME: 1-5 YRSNEW OPEN SPACE: 5 ACRES
Green Loop
Connection
to Park
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CONCEPT 1: NEAR-TERMTHE GREEN LOOP
Interactive Public Art, Expanded
Pedestrian Realm
Multi-use Path with
Fitness Stations
Bike share/ stationContinuous Path and Branded
Art on Existing Fence,Sidewalk Widened
Green Loop
Connection
to Park
TIMEFRAME: 1-5 YRS
NEW OPEN SPACE: 5 ACRES
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CONCEPT 2: MID-TERMTHE GROWING PARK TIMEFRAME: 5-10 YRS
OPEN SPACE / CAP: 15 ACRES
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CONCEPT 2: MID-TERMTHE GROWING PARK
The Glendale Pavilion at Brand Park Iconic Public Art Play Areas and Activity
for all ages
Neighborhood-Scaled
Active Recreation
TIMEFRAME: 5-10 YRS
OPEN SPACE / CAP: 15 ACRES
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CONCEPT 3: LONG-TERMSPACE 134. ANIMATED. TIMEFRAME: 20+ YRS
OPEN SPACE / CAP: 28 ACRES
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CONCEPT 3: LONG-TERMSPACE 134. ANIMATED.
0 400 800Outdoor Dining and Pavilion Cafe The Great LawnAn 18-hour Downtown Hip Things to Do and See
TIMEFRAME: 20+ YRS
OPEN SPACE / CAP: 28 ACRES
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THE VISIONSPACE 134. ANIMATED.
DigitalStudios
MusicPlace
NatureGarden
OutdoorTheater/Art
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Market/ LocalCuisines
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FerrisWheel
Fitness StationOutdoor Music / Interactive ArtCell Phone BoothBike Station / Amenity
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CIRCULATION, ENTRIES, TRANSIT
Walk, Bike, Run: Green Loop
Primary Pedestrian Path
Secondary Pedestrian Path
Bicycle Circulation from Bike Plan
New Space 134 Bicycle Circulation
Primary Entry Point
Secondary Entry Point
Vehicular Entry Point
Bike Station or Amenity
Regional Transit Option 1: BRT or LRT on-freeway
Street level station location for transit on freeway
Regional Transit Option 2: BRT on-street
Sidewalk adjacent station location for on-street
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COSTS AND BENEFITS
Beneits
Reconnected city
Park-poor, underserved areas benefit the most
Increase in commercial development
Spurs new private development of residential units
Increase in property values and rents
Positive impact on retail sales
Higher residential property values near park
New jobs (direct and indirect) Increased earnings for hotels, retail, restaurants
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COSTS AND BENEFITS
Estimated Costs
Costs-per-acre of Similar Projects: Park 101:
$24 million / acre (34 acres)
$18 million / acre (22 acres)
Hollywood Central Park
$22 million / acre (44 acres)
Santa Monica Cap
$17.4 million / acre (5 acres)
Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle
$9.5 million / acre (9 acres)
Hard costs:
Air rights lease or sale from Caltrans Adjacent acquisitions
Cap structure
Park improvements on freeway cap
Adjacent park improvements
Buildings on cap
Green loop streetscape
improvements on surroundingstreets
Bridges, overpasses, and tunnel
enhancements
On- and off-ramp improvements
Utilities
Soft costs: Operations / Maintenance /
Programming
Design
Environmental Review
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FUNDINGPotential Funding Sources*
Benefit Assessment District
Business Improvement District (BID)
Caltrans Environmental Justice Grants
CDBG funds
Community Facilities District (CFD)
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality(CMAQ) Improvement Program
CIP
Development Agreement
Development Fees
Disposition and Development
Agreement (DDA) Infrastructure financing district
Local funding such as Urban Art Fund
Measure R
Metro Call for Projects
New Market Tax Credits
Non-profits / Foundations
Parking Fees and Revenues
Parking Tax District
Prop 84, Urban Greening Grants
Public Health Safe Routes to Schools
Sale of new development parcels
SCAG Compass Blueprint
State Transportation Improvement
Fund (STIP)
Surface Transportation Program (STP) Sustainable Communities Grants
Tax Increment Financing
Transit Enhancement Funds
* Evolving list
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FUNDINGKey Lessons Learned
Form a relationship between city leaders and the philanthropic community
Identify a Friends of Space 134 Steering Committee
Public-Private Partnerships are key
Need lead agency or developer to apply for, administer, monitor, evaluate
grants and funding
Take advantage of funding at all levels
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NEXT STEPS
Feedback rom Council
Recommendations into Final Report
Final Report to SCAG