CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS | BRIDGE DISTRICT DOWNTOWN ...€¦ · Total: $1,296,000. DRI request: $1,036,800 (80%) SMALL PROJECT GRANT FUND . PROJECT SCOPE. Implement a capital improvement

CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS BRIDGE DISTRICTDOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVELOCAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING #5 JANUARY 21, 2020

AGENDA• Welcome

• Recusals

• Review of Project Schedule

• DRI Dollars Activity: Results Summary

• DRI Project Updates and Discussion

• Next Steps

• LPC Comments and Questions

• Public Comment

PUBLIC COMMENT

• Time will be reserved for public comment at the end of the meeting.

• A public workshop is taking place immediately following this meeting.

Thank you for taking the time to attend this meeting.

We appreciate your thoughts, comments, and feedback, and look forward to your continued participation in Niagara Falls’ DRI planning process.

RECUSALS

LPC RECUSALS

• Review recusal requirements

• LPC recusal updates

• Ensure recusal form is completed

PROJECT SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

FEB 2020 MAR 2020

• Identify Recommended vs. Pipeline Projects

• Draft Project Profiles

• Draft Strategic Investment Plan

• Public Workshop #2 (February 4th)

• LPC Meeting #6 (February 11th)

• Student Engagement Sessions (TBD)

• Final Project Funding Recommendations

• Final Project Profiles

• Final DRI Strategic Investment Plan

• LPC Meeting #7 (March 10th)

• Public Workshop #3 (TBD)

DRI DOLLAR ACTIVITY RESULTS

HIGHLY SUPPORTED PROJECTS• Public Art and Placemaking Initiative ($1,036,800)

• Small Project Grant Fund ($600,000)

• Academic Innovation Hub ($600,000)

• 2025 Main Street ($500,000)

• Leasable Space at the Train Station ($450,000)

• 2002 Main Street ($400,000)

• DiCamillo Bakery Expansion ($247,500)

• Rapids Theatre Upgrades ($222,000)

• Heart, Love and Soul Entrance Improvements ($219,600)

• Signage and Wayfinding ($35,100)

PROJECTS10$4.3 M

DRI REQUEST

MODERATELY SUPPORTED PROJECTS

• Whirlpool Street Connectivity Improvements ($3,690,000)

• Intersection Improvements ($3,510,000)

• Main Street Streetscape Improvements ($2,250,000)

• DRI Lighting Improvements ($1,350,000)

• Barrel House and Cigar Bar ($630,000)

• Main Street / Cleveland Avenue Public Plaza ($450,000)

• 1812 Main Street ($400,000)

• 1810 Main Street ($300,000)

PROJECTS8

$12.6MDRI REQUEST

LIMITED SUPPORTED PROJECTS

• Neighborhood Streetscape Enhancements ($3,780,000)

• Freedom Plaza and Overlook ($2,430,000)

• First Congregational Church Plaza and Interpretation ($990,000)

• South Train Station Site Improvements ($450,000)

• Suspension Bridge Store ($250,000)

PROJECTS5

$7.9MDRI REQUEST

DRI PROJECT UPDATES AND DISCUSSION

PURPOSE OF TODAY’S MEETING

In-depth discussion of projects to facilitate identification of a preliminary slate of projects in the $13 – $15 million range. This is not the

official, final recommended

project list!

Each project identified as either:

• Recommended• Not a good fit for DRI funding (Pipeline Project) • Maybe

PROJECTS REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION • Lincoln Place Pedestrian Access

• Suspension Bridge Pedestrian Access

• Site Development Incentive

• NACC Grand Theatre Improvements

• African Food Heritage Co-op

• Bridge District Gateway Signage

• Public Library Collections Inventory

• Willow Avenue Solar Array

• 734 Willow Avenue

RECOMMENDED PROJECT CRITERIA• TRANSFORMATIVE, projects that fundamentally change the District

• CATALYTIC IMPACT, ability to spur change and investment

• CONSISTENT, alignment with local goals and objectives

• FEASIBILE, costs are reasonable and project is realistic

• MARKET POTENTIAL and demand to fill gaps in local marketplace

• PUBLIC SUPPORT, community members support project

• LOCAL IMPACT, direct or indirect impact on tax revenues, jobs and workforce development

PROJECT CONTEXT

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

NEW DEVELOPMENT AND/OR REHAB

RECENT/PLANNED INVESTMENT

UPDATED PROJECT CONSIDERATION LIST

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS9BRANDING/MARKETING

9 NEW DEVELOPMENT AND/OR REHAB

2PROJECTS 21

$21.6 MREQUESTED DRI FUNDS

GRANT FUND1

$4.1 M

$15.9 M

$1.1 M

$600,000

HIGHLY SUPPORTED PROJECTS

HIGHLY SUPPORTED PROJECTS

PROJECTS 10$4.8 M

REQUESTED DRI FUNDS

DISCUSSION OBJECTIVES

• Identify DRI funding recommendations / match requirements

• Identify desired project scope changes, if any

• Reach consensus on advancing projects to recommendation list

PUBLIC ART AND PLACEMAKING INITIATIVE

PROJECT SCOPE

Installation of public art displays, including murals, sculptures, exhibits, and signage within the DRI area to enhance the public realm and tell the story of the area's past.

PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE

Total: $1,296,000DRI request: $1,036,800 (80%)

SMALL PROJECT GRANT FUND

PROJECT SCOPE

Implement a capital improvement program for small-scale building improvements throughout the DRI area.


Total: Up to $1,200,000DRI request: $600,000

ACADEMIC INNOVATION HUB

PROJECT SCOPE

Development of an innovation hub academic space on Main Street for Niagara University's use.


Total: $2,205,000DRI request: $1,100,000

NOTES• Total project cost established for 1932

Main, resulting in an increased DRI ask

2025 MAIN STREETPROJECT SCOPE

Renovation of a three-story building (9,800 SF) to include retail on the first floor and apartments on the upper stories.


Total: $2,047,000DRI request: $500,000 (24%)

TRAIN STATION LEASABLE SPACE

PROJECT SCOPE

Prepare 4,500 SF of leasable space in the Train Station for commercial use, including HVAC, upgraded lighting and a smoke evacuation system.


Total: $500,000DRI request: $450,000 (90%)

2002 MAIN STREETPROJECT SCOPE

Renovation of the existing building (6,700 SF) to create a mixed-use building with retail, community service, and office space.



DICAMILLO BAKERY EXPANSIONPROJECT SCOPE

Creation of a small museum/gallery space and outdoor eating space at the existing bakery. Includes purchase of state-of-the art equipment to expand production.



RAPIDS THEATRE UPGRADESPROJECT SCOPEImprovements, including new flooring, interior and exterior paint, ceiling repairs to Rapids Theatre, a new sign that extends to the adjacent building, and installation of stamped concrete in between Theatre and future Barrel House and Cigar Bar.



NOTES• Additional improvements added

HEART, LOVE AND SOUL ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT SCOPE

Construction of a new 300 SF front entrance to the existing building to improve appearance and functionality.



SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDINGPROJECT SCOPE

Installation of 13 signs in the DRI area to identify the Underground Railroad Heritage Center and direct users to the Discover Niagara Shuttle.



PROJECTS WITHLIMITED SUPPORT

LIMITED SUPPORT PROJECTS

PROJECTS 5

$6.8 MREQUESTED DRI FUNDS


• Reach consensus on Priority versus Pipeline

NEIGHBORHOOD STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS

PROJECT SCOPE

Sidewalk reconstruction, placemaking and street tree planting along neighborhood side streets to improve connectivity to Main Street.



MICHIGAN AVE ($675,000)

CLEVELAND AVE ($865,000)

ONTARIO AVE ($950,000)

SOUTH AVE ($775,000)

NIAGARA AVE ($900,000)

ONTARIO AVENUE

FREEDOM PLAZA AND OVERLOOK

PROJECT SCOPE

Advancement of vision for creating destination gathering space at the Gorge, including sidewalk enhancements and connectivity upgrades.



NOTES

Project cost was reduced based on improvements taking place through the RMP removal

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH PLAZA AND INTERPRETATION

PROJECT SCOPE

Building stabilization and improvements to church and creation of a public gathering space with historic interpretive elements on vacant lot.



SOUTH TRAIN STATION SITE IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT SCOPE

Position the site for future development, including minor wall and railing repairs and replacement of street trees.



SUSPENSION BRIDGE STOREPROJECT SCOPE

Renovation of an existing 4,080 SF vacant building at 1601 Main Street into a gently-used home goods and apparel store.



PROJECTS WITH MODERATE SUPPORT

MODERATELY SUPPORTED PROJECTS

PROJECTS 6

$10.1MREQUESTED DRI FUNDS


• Identify DRI funding recommendations

• Identify desired project scope changes, if any

• Decide Recommended vs. Pipeline

WHIRLPOOL ST CONNECTIVITY ENHANCEMENTS

PROJECT SCOPE

Sidewalk reconstruction, repaving and street tree planting on neighborhood side streets to improve connectivity.



DIVISION AVE ($400,000)

CLEVELAND AVE ($370,000)

ONTARIO AVE ($125,000)

WILLOW AVE ($700,000)

LINCOLN PLACE ($375,000)

LINWOOD AVE ($525,000)

NOTES

• Scope and fee modified to remove 4 of the intersection improvements on Whirlpool Street

MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE AMENITIESPROJECT SCOPE

Implement streetscape enhancements along Main Street, including sidewalk improvements, replacement of street trees and street furniture, and the conversion/replacement of light poles to LED. PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATETotal: $ 2,950,000DRI request: $ 2,565,000 (87%) NOTES• Scope and fee modified to ensure cohesive

streetscape absent intersection improvements• Increase to total project cost and DRI request

INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS


PROJECT SCOPE

Enhance six primary intersections along Main Street to enhance connectivity, placemaking and pedestrian safety, including bump outs and enhanced crosswalks.

NOTES• Scope and fee modified as a result of decrease in

streetscape elements

Total: $2,400,000 (+/-$400,000 per intersection)

DRI request: $2,160,000 (90%)

MAIN STREET / CLEVELAND AVENUE INTERSECTION

FULL STREETSCAPE AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT SCOPE

• Main Street Streetscape Enhancements • Intersection Improvements (6

intersections total)

PROJECT COST

Total Project Cost: $5,350,000DRI Request : $4,725,000 (88%)

OPTION 2:

• Main Street Streetscape Enhancements • Intersection Improvements:

• Ontario Avenue • Cleveland Avenue • Division Avenue• Linwood Avenue

PROJECT COST


STREETSCAPE WITH 4 INTERSECTIONS

OPTION 2:

• Main Street Streetscape Enhancements • Intersection Improvements:

• Cleveland Avenue • Division Avenue• Linwood Avenue

PROJECT COST




OPTION 1:

• Main Street Streetscape Enhancements • Intersection Improvements

• Cleveland Avenue• Division Avenue

PROJECT COST


LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTSPROJECT SCOPE

Conversion and replacement of light poles throughout the DRI area, excluding Main Street, to LED.



NOTES

• 154 light poles

BARREL HOUSE AND CIGAR BAR

PROJECT SCOPE

Renovation of the existing building into a restaurant and cigar bar.



WITHDRAWN

MAIN STREET / CLEVELAND AVENUE PLAZA

PROJECT SCOPE

Create a unique and identifiable plaza on the green space in front of the Public Safety Building to provide flexible programming.



1810 + 1812 MAIN STREETPROJECT SCOPE

Renovation of 1810 and 1812 into a mixed-use development with retail space and boutique hotel rooms.



NOTES

Combined 1810 and 1812 Main Street into one development project

NEXT STEPS

NEXT STEPS

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

• Stakeholder Meetings (On-going)• Public Workshop #2 (February 4th, 2020)• LPC Meeting #5 (February 11th, 2020)

STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PLAN

• Continue to Advance Project Development• Draft Project Profiles• Draft Strategic Investment Plan

LPC: QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENT

CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS | BRIDGE DISTRICT DOWNTOWN ...€¦ · Total: $1,296,000. DRI request: $1,036,800 (80%) SMALL PROJECT GRANT FUND . PROJECT SCOPE. Implement a capital improvement

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