LB-BILT-PPTLB-BILTLB-BILT.2B I L TBringing Iris and Longfellow TogetherEbby LeungPaul MogushKelli SwansonJoe Willhite•Describe location of Merriam Park Neighborhood•Describe land uses•Residents north of I-94 consider themselves part of the area south of the Interstate•Pedestrian crossing unfriendly•Solution….•….land bridge•Must be located here due to topographical constraints (between Prior and Fairview would be better)Land bridges have been built before, even in Minnesota. This is Leif Ericsson Park in Duluth.LaSalle Avenue in downtown Minneapolis•Merriam Park is not racially diverse•However, other large differences are noticeable•Discuss each•As discussed earlier, the north side of 94 is dominated by industrial uses.•3,000 manufacturing jobs lost in the last decade•Reduced tax base•St. Paul is promoting Transit-Oriented Development in anticipation of LRT on University and to increase the city’s tax base.General feel of the industrial area:•Dominated by semi trucks……and billboards for predatory lenders….much of the area lacks sidewalks…Who uses this bus stop?The south side is quite different…•Community Center•Park•School•Nursing Home…..•Sidewalks•A mix of single family…….and multi-family housing….…a few businesses, but not many that fulfill daily needs…….and even some traffic calming.Merriam Park Community PlanPreserve:• Walkability• Recreational Opportunities• Balance of land usesMerriam Park Community PlanLand Use Policy:• New development should be mixed use, with housing as the central focus• Development should not be a regional draw• Emphasis on affordable housing, locally-oriented commercial uses, and small to medium-sized employers.Merriam Park Community PlanOther Neighborhood Concerns:• Isolation of residents north of I-94• Storm water runoff caused by impervious surfacesBILT Goals1. Physically connect the residential enclave north of I-94 and east of Prior Ave to the rest of Merriam Park 2. Increase walkability3. Make better use of existing neighborhood amenities4. Increase neighborhood retail optionsBILT Goals5. Provide housing that fits the diverse mix of people in the neighborhood6. Create a sense of place and pride that will enhance livability and spur additional development off the land bridge7. Mitigate the negative social and environmental externalities of the industrial area between I-94 and University AvenueSite Plan:• Housing• Neighborhood Commercial• Green SpaceGreenway• Pedestrian/bicycle connection between Merriam Park and north of 94• Addresses storm water runoff issues with 10 feet of soil• Looks niceHousing• 75 units of multi-family housing• Maintains surrounding density• 30% Three-bedroom• 30% Affordable at 50% of St. Paul Median IncomeHousing• Attached garages in rear• Private front and back entrancesNeighborhood Commercial• Six 4,500 sq. ft. retail spaces• Encourage businesses that fulfill daily needs to encourage walkability• Sidewalk cafes to promote communityGrocery• 30,000 sq. ft.• Draw customers from outside the immediate area who will in turn support the other six commercial spaces• Local residents can buy groceries without a car•Explain Bus Routes, future LRT•Construct sheltersBus StopsAutomobile Traffic:• Enter and exit on Cleveland Ave only• 234 parking spaces meets city parking requirements• Currently 6,000 ADT on Cleveland AveAutomobile Traffic:Benefit-Cost AnalysisB I L B I L TT Bringing Iris and Longfellow Together A Realistic Land Bridge Plan Ebby Leung Paul Mogush Kelli Swanson Joe Willhite PA 8202 May 5, 2004Table of Contents Introduction......................................................................................................................... 2 Overview............................................................................................................................. 2 Existing Conditions............................................................................................................. 3 Demographics ................................................................................................................. 3 Amenities and Needs....................................................................................................... 3 Neighborhood Plan.............................................................................................................. 5 Goals ................................................................................................................................... 6 BILT Plan............................................................................................................................ 7 Greenway ........................................................................................................................ 8 Residential....................................................................................................................... 8 Commercial .....................................................................................................................9 Transportation ............................................................................................................... 10 Zoning ........................................................................................................................... 11 Benefit-Cost Analysis ................................................................................................... 11 Conclusion......................................................................................................................... 12 Sources .............................................................................................................................. 13 Appendix A: Benefit-Cost Analysis.................................................................................. 142 Introduction Interstate 94 bifurcates the Merriam Park neighborhood of St. Paul, leaving a small residential portion north of the Interstate physically separated from the rest of the area. The residents of this section consider themselves a part of the broader neighborhood south of I-94 because their small enclave is otherwise surrounded by industrial uses (Butterbrodt). Currently residents can walk south on Prior Avenue, across the Interstate and into the main part of Merriam Park; however, the combination of the Interstate and railroad tracks creates a psychological barrier