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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRiverfront Update 23 Sept 2019Downtown Riverfront Update & WDA Concept Plan Urban Renewal Agency Board September 23, 2019 2 September 2019 2018 2 3September 2019 2018 3 4 4 5 September 2019 5 6 September 2019 7 8 9 5th Ave 5th Ave 8th Ave 8th Ave *Parcel are not building footprints 10 11 5th Ave 5th Ave 8th Ave 8th Ave *Parcel are not building footprints 12 13 Revised Concept Plan -Rendering 10 9 7 Steam Plant 14 Renderings Comparison 2019 2018 14 15 5th Ave 5th Ave 8th Ave 8th Ave *Parcel are not building footprints 16 Revised Concept Plan -Rendering Outcomes More compact urban development More people to generate positive activity in public spaces and support for retail and commercial uses Accelerated timeline for development in proximity to park Opportunity for shared parking Expanded retail Better access to services and transit for affordable housing Leverages more private investment No increase in cost to Agency 17 18 •Unanimously recommended support for the proposed changes to the concept plan on September 19. River Guides Move to authorize the Agency Director to amend the DDA consistent with the proposed changes in Attachment A. SUGGESTED MOTION AGENCY BOARD OPTIONS 1.Approve the proposed change in the concept plan 2.Reject the proposed change in the concept plan 19 20 21 Riverfront Opportunity Zone