《梅里特湖湖区概念规划.pdf》由会员分享,可在线阅读,更多相关《梅里特湖湖区概念规划.pdf(42页珍藏版)》请在三一文库上搜索。
1、Lake Merritt Station Area Plan Stakeholder Interview Report May 2010 Prepared by Stakeholder Interview Report May 2010 Lake Merritt Station Area Plan Lake Merritt Station Area Plan i Table of Contents 1 Introduction .1 Interview Process 1 2 Common Themes 3 Expanded Chinatown Role And Presence 3 Enha
2、nced Safety. 5 Increased and Better Programmed Open Space and Recreational Facilities . 6 Improved Transit . 8 Traffic 8 Parking 9 Housing . 10 The Underused Areas and Approaches to Adding Vitality 11 Economic Development 14 3 Stakeholder Perspectives Goals and Concerns. 17 Chinatown Coalition and S
3、ervice Providers 17 Local Businesses and Property Owners . 23 Peralta Community College District 24 Oakland Museum of California 26 Jack London Residents . 27 Transportation Organizations 27 Government Agencies 30 4 Attendees 33 Stakeholders . 33 City Staff . 35 Stakeholder Interviews Report ii This
4、 page intentionally left blank Lake Merritt Station Area Plan 1 1 Introduction The City of Oakland, BART and the Peralta Community College District, through a grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, have come together to prepare a Station Area Plan for roughly -mile area around the La
5、ke Merritt BART Station. The Plan will consider land use, urban design, economic vitality, circulation improvements, and streetscape, parks and public spaces. It will identify actions the City and the other public agencies should take to improve the area, and establish regulations for development on
6、 private property. The project also involves the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Plan. To supplement the input from staff, council members, and workshops for the public, interviews were conducted with participants representing a broad range of local interests including: public
7、agencies, institutions, business groups, community groups, residents, social service organizations, and local and regional governments. The list of the participants is included in Section 1.4. INTERVIEW PROCESS Stakeholder interviews were held over a two-day period on December 7th and 9th, 2009. Sta
8、ff interviews were held on November 18th and 19th, and December 3rd. Participants were interviewed individually or in groups, in sessions generally lasting about one hour. A total of 50 stakeholders participated, including 18 City staff. Participants were provided with a brief summary of the project
9、 and were asked a variety of questions developed to address the specific interests of each group, which served as starting points for conversation. In all cases, questions asked interviewees to identify what they thought were the major issues and concerns in the area, the greatest assets of the area
10、, and their top priorities for change. This report summarizes the input gathered through the interviews; it is likely that additional stakeholder outreach will occur as the project progresses. Stakeholder Interviews Report 2 This page intentionally left blank Lake Merritt Station Area Plan 3 2 Commo
11、n Themes EXPANDED CHINATOWN ROLE AND PRESENCE The role of Chinatown in the Planning Area and in the planning process is crucial to the success of the Plan. Chinatown is the primary residential and business community in the Planning Area, and an existing vibrant neighborhood asset. The historic role
12、and area of Chinatown was a key theme in the stakeholder interviews, particularly in terms of connecting Chinatown to other areas of the Planning Area, and specifically addressing the blocks bound by Madison, 9th, Fallon and 8th streets, that were originally part of Chinatown and used for BART when
13、the rail line was built. The loss of these blocks remains a sore point for the Chinatown community. From the perspective of institutional uses such as Laney College, the County of Alameda, and the Oakland Museum of California, Chinatown is a vibrant commercial center, particularly as a place to go f
14、or lunch and shopping. Specific Participants Suggestions Character, identity, and scope Preserve the character and identity of the Chinatown community. Expand Chinatown, in terms of commercial and residential uses, to be consistent with the historic reach of Chinatown. Provide more opportunities for
15、 recreational and cultural space, and retail and commercial services. Current impediments to expansion include insti- tutional competition for space and market restrictions. Ensure that the blocks between Jackson, Fallon, 9th and 8th streets (BART and Madison Square) are designed and developed to be
16、nefit the Chinatown community The three blocks bound by Jackson, 9th, Fallon, and 8th streets could be tied together as a hub for the community and a gateway to Chinatown. Example projects would include open space and community recreation centers. It is particularly important to carefully consider h
17、ow publicly-owned blocks could be used to best serve the surrounding community. The amenity value for community could be huge and should not be left up to developers. Recognize that cities and communities evolve over time, but also recognize that there is a need to serve an Asian base, and that the
18、services that are available will determine in part who lives there. For instance, whether or not Asian elderly will continue to want to locate in Chinatown will depend on amenities, cultural resources in the area, and safety of the area. Stakeholder Interviews Report 4 Transit Identify the Lake Merr
19、itt BART Station as the Chinatown Station: Redesign the station to reflect Chinatown and rename “Lake Merritt” to “Oakland Chinatown.” Establish the BART Station entrance as a gateway to the Chinatown neighborhood; add a sense of arrival to Chinatown in the design of the entry and exit. Create a new
20、 entrance to BART Station closer to Chinatown at Madison Street. AC transit lines currently connect along Broadway and 12th Street at edge of Chinatown; could move lines into Chinatown to better service ridership by being closer to Chinatown and BART station. Create a multimodal hub at the BART Stat
21、ion. Streetscape Improve infrastructure that supports the community and that would incentivize building, such as installing traffic lights and improving pedestrian amenities. Design streetscape in the Planning Area to reflect the culture and heritage of Oakland Chi- natown. For instance, use street
22、trees, such as Ginkos or a similar culturally significant spe- cies, to identify the district. Continue Chinatown Revitalization street intersection design, including timed streetlights, diagonal street crossing, and unique markers identifying Chinatown as a district. Create strong, unique street el
23、ements that identify the neighborhood and particularly the three-block site as a multimodal transit center and gateway to the neighborhood. Development Plan should include strategic land development that would allow tax increment flow from redevelopment go towards expanding Chinatown. Provide incent
24、ives to market-rate developers to create preferred mix of uses, such as retail space that accommodates small businesses in affordable spaces. Support economic vitality in Chinatown and accommodate one of strongest retail districts with some of the highest lease rates in Oakland. Develop dense, large
25、, mixed-use development near transit, to make the area vibrant like Hong Kong. Density is part of what Chinatown is. Lake Merritt Station Area Plan 5 ENHANCED SAFETY Safety was a major concern among most stakeholder groups, and mentioned as a reason that people refrain from using the area in several
26、 ways, most notably including accessing BART, using Madison Park, and walking at night. Two types of safety issues were discussed: crime and pedestrian safety. Generally, better lighting and pedestrian improvements were suggested as means of improving both safety issues. Specific Participants Sugges
27、tions Crime Several stakeholders knew people that had been mugged or attacked in the area and were therefore afraid to walk in the area at night. Many stakeholders mentioned that people would walk in groups and/ or escort women after dark. The County of Alameda, for instance, has a very low BART usa
28、ge rate largely due to peoples reluctance to walk to the station, despite that the County offices are only 3-5 blocks away from the BART Station. The County has started a shuttle that connects to both Lake Merritt BART station and the 12th Street BART station in order to attempt to increase ridershi
29、p and Laney College has an escort service to the parking lot and bus stations. Chinatown advocates expressed concern that older Chinese residents were specifically at risk due being considered easy targets. Many stakeholders specifically noted that the presence of homeless people throughout the area
30、 contributed to the area feeling unsafe. For instance, there are serious issues of feeling safe under freeway, in part due to homeless encampments under freeway. Dumping is also an issue on both sides of the freeway. Suggestions for addressing crime include: Provide better lighting. Recreation areas
31、 need an added sense of ownership through services and programs. Extend vibrant areas into areas that feel unsafe. The Chinatown core feels safer because it has vitality and a mix of uses. Provide more patrolling of area and additional police protection at night. Pedestrian Safety Concerns regarding
32、 pedestrian safety focused on poor lighting, unsafe crossings, and bad traffic. Of particular concern is traffic from the City of Alameda, as discussed at greater length in the traffic section below. Specific suggestions addressing pedestrian safety include: For pedestrian safety and to increase con
33、nectivity between areas of Laney College property, change 7th Street to one lane (from two) to slow traffic, or ideally, close 7th Street entirely in order to have a contiguous campus. If 7th Street were closed, people would either use freeway or 10th/ 12th or Embarcadero as primary roads. Closure o
34、f 7th Street would fit well with Measure DD proposals; the overall vision for Measure DD and for Laney College does not fit well with arterial 7th Street. At minimum add another 7th Street crossing along the estuary. Stakeholder Interviews Report 6 Improve the I-880 under-crossings at Oak Street and
35、 Madison Street to improve transit access. Oak should be the priority, but both should be improved. This connection is essen- tial to improve access to BART from the neighborhoods south of I-880, which was original- ly developed as a transit oriented neighborhood, but a lack of public improvements a
36、nd unsafe access to BART have meant that the district has failed as TOD. Support changes recommended in Revive Chinatown. Calm traffic to promote safer and more pedestrian-friendly streets. INCREASED AND BETTER PROGRAMMED OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Several stakeholders indicated that the
37、re was not enough open space or recreational facilities in the area. Lincoln Square was identified as a successful urban park that is heavily used, well programmed, and beyond its capacity. In contrast, Chinese Garden Park is considered unsafe due to traffic (see through traffic section) and Madison
38、 Square is underutilized because it is considered unsafe largely due to the homeless population that lives there. The Lake Merritt and Channel improvements are expected to have a positive impact on the area. Extension of the park connection all the way to the estuary was brought up several times as
39、a desirable continuation of the current project. Most stakeholders agreed that there is a need for expanded recreational opportunities and open space in the Planning Area. It was noted, however, that one challenge with adding open space is then funding the ongoing maintenance of the space. Specific
40、Participants Suggestions Reactivate and revitalize Madison Park - Redesign Madison Park into a festival plaza (possibly on site merged with adjacent BART block), which could then be used as a flexible and active space for multiple functions that would increase the level of activity and make it a def
41、ensible space, such as: A site for the Obom festival Farmers market Tai chi Community gardens, which would add ownership Community center for seniors, youth, etc. Sail structures that articulate and announce space Park features could repeat throughout district to further identify Community needs and
42、 would like to see more recreation and gym space. - Provide seating, tables for chess, and incorporate kiosks for commercial activity to complement the edge. Lake Merritt Station Area Plan 7 - Enlarge Madison Park aggregating Madison Park and adjacent BART owned block and/ or by closing Madison Stre
43、et between 8th and 9th streets to auto traffic - Possibly swap BART hardscape plaza with the City for Madison park for develop- ment Ideas for new open spaces: - Provide a community center as a part of the new open space program, especially for seniors and youth. - Incorporate community gardens as p
44、art of the open space program - Incorporate youth recreation center and/ or neighborhood center with associated gardens and playground for younger children. - Adjust circulation in area to have blocks that are more cohesive for open space use - Community needs and would like to see more recreation a
45、nd gym space, for in- stance to accommodate the Japanese- American basketball league. - Add a dog park - Improve open space by programming with amenities such as an outdoor amphi- theater, games, hardscape surfaces that can be used for Tai Chi. Establish park features could repeat throughout distric
46、t to further identify the area 12th Street improvements are scheduled to start construction in April 2010, which will im- prove access to the Channel. Currently the Channel area is not used because not connected to anything else. Primarily used by Laney College students south of 10th Street and the
47、homeless between 10th and 12th street near the Kaiser Convention Center. The Channel improvements are at 65% design stage. Extend pedestrian and bike path from Lake Merritt to the waterfront. Develop a bridge that goes up and clears railroad tracks and Embarcadero and connects the Channel to Estuary
48、 Park, the Bay Trail, and Oak to Ninth. This portion is currently not funded and will not be funded under Measure DD. - Consider water quality and storm water requirements, particularly along the Lake Merritt Channel and enhancing wildlife connections. - Increase open space in Chinatown to address t
49、he per capita lack of open space. - Create a youth center that would provide a safe space for youth, recreational activi- ties for people of all ages, community meeting space, and additional space for community services. Stakeholder Interviews Report 8 IMPROVED TRANSIT Various suggestions were made in terms of improving transit services and amenities. Suggestions included increasing access to transit services by adding bus routes, providing improved paratransit serv
链接地址:https://www.31doc.com/p-3582416.html