LB-Span-pptLB-Span-1LB-Span-2Midway South Neighborhood Group SPAN James Andrew Katherine Farnham-Sonnek Kirsten Partenheimer Nebiyou TilahunLand Bridges: Not a new idea Freeway Park Seattle, WashingtonLand Bridges: Not a new idea Rose Garden Duluth, MinnesotaA Solution for the Midway NeighborhoodHistory of the Neighborhood Snelling & University, 1921 Prom Ballroom on University Ave., 1941 University & Snelling, 1957SPAN: Existing Conditions - Wide freeway gulf - Large parking lagoons north of the freeway - Poor Pedestrian EnvironmentExisting Conditions Isolated but attractive residential neighborhood to the south of the freeway Concordia UniversityExisting ConditionsRationale for Development • Divided Neighborhood • Area Lacks Character • Auto-Dominated • CrimeSt. Paul 2003 Crime MapGoals • Connect Neighborhoods • Capitalize on Alternative Modes of Transportation • Redevelopment of Nearby ParcelsConcordia UniversityMarshallSite PlanHousingCommercial DistrictCommercial DistrictCourtyardsTraffic Analysis  Trip Generation – ITE hand book  Focus on Intersection Level of Service  Right of way limitations  Signal Coordination to maintain LOS, Signalization  Signalize Pascal and Concordia IntersectionRelocating Ramps  2 ramps being relocated (Snelling and I-94 junction)  New HOV ramp being built from Hamline to I-94 East.  1 HOV ramp closed (Pascal to I94 East)Traffic CalmingAyd Mill RoadPrepared by: Midway South Neighborhood Group James Andrew Katherine Farnham Kirsten Partenheimer Nebiyou Tilahun May 5, 2004 Prepared for PA8202: Networks and Places Humphrey Institute University of MinnesotaSNELLING PASCAL AREA NEIGHBORHOOD Midway South Neighborhood Group 1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 3 EXAMPLES OF LAND BRIDGES............................................................................................. 4 SEATTLE.......................................................................................................................................4 DULUTH ....................................................................................................................................... 5 BOSTON........................................................................................................................................ 5 OVERVIEW OF LAND BRIDGE AREA: CENSUS DATA.................................................... 5 INVENTORY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS .......................................................................... 6 GOALS FOR THE PROJECT .................................................................................................... 8 GOAL 1 – CONNECTING NEIGHBORHOODS .................................................................................... 8 GOAL 2 – CAPITALIZING ON ALTERNATIVE MODES OF TRANSPORTATION..................................... 9 GOAL 3 – REDEVELOPMENT OF NEARBY PARCELS........................................................................ 9 Phase II – North Side .............................................................................................................. 9 Phase III – South Side ........................................................................................................... 10 THE DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN .............................................................................. 10 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL ......................................................................................................... 10 Development Examples ......................................................................................................... 12 Row Houses ...................................................................................................................... 12 Commercial District .......................................................................................................... 12 Courtyards ......................................................................................................................... 13 Senior Housing.................................................................................................................. 14 College Housing................................................................................................................ 14 STREET CROSS-SECTIONS .......................................................................................................... 14 TRAFFIC CALMING ..................................................................................................................... 16 RATIONALE FOR DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................ 17 Bridging neighborhoods........................................................................................................ 17 Neighborhood restoration..................................................................................................... 17 Supporting alternative modes of transportation ................................................................... 17 Eyes on the street .................................................................................................................. 17 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS................................................................................................................ 18 BENEFIT/COST ANALYSIS .................................................................................................... 21 ZONING....................................................................................................................................... 22 PARKING REQUIREMENTS EXEMPTION ........................................................................ 22 OBSTACLES TO DEVELOPMENT PLAN............................................................................ 23 TRAFFIC IMPACTS ON RAMP OPERATION ................................................................................... 23 AYD MILL ROAD........................................................................................................................ 25 CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................ 26 BIBLIOGRAPHY