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Main Street Vision Plan
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This document outlines the Borough of Bloomingdale's vision plan for revitalizing its downtown area. Developed in 2005 by A. Nelessen Associates, Inc., the plan is based on a community visioning process that includes Visual Preference Surveys, Demographic and Policy Questionnaires, and Vision Translation Workshops. The key elements of the plan focus on creating safe and efficient street types, establishing a mixed-use core, improving parking, and enhancing the pedestrian realm to recreate a pedestrian-friendly 'Main Street'.
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--- Document: Main Street Vision Plan Document --- Prepared for: Borough of Bloomingdale Bloomingdale, New Jersey A VISION PLAN FOR BLOOMINGDALE V ISIONING L A N N N G URBAN DESIGN A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC On: March 23, 2006 TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF EXHBITS Great Visions Exhibit 1.0 The Study Area 7 Forward II Exhibit 2.0 Susceptibility to Change Map 9 1.0 The Process 1 Exhibit 3.0 Vision Plan 12 2.0 Basis of the Vision Plan 3 Exhibit 4.0 Street Regulating Plan 14 3.0 Existing Conditions 5 Exhibit 5.0 Street Types 15 4.0 The Vision Plan 10 Exhibit 6.0 Retail Mixed-Use Area Plan 17 4.1 Street Types 13 Exhibit 7.0 Parking Plan 19 4.2 The Mixed-Use Core 16 4.3 Parking 18 Exhibit 8.0 Pedestrian Realm Plan 21 4.4 The Pedestrian Realm 20 4.5 Residential Areas 22 Exhibit 9.0 Residential Area 23 4.6 Transportation Options 24 4.7 Parks and Open Space 26 Exhibit 10.0 Proposed Bus Route 25 4.8 The Riverwalk 28 Exhibit 11.0 Parks and Open Space Plan 27 5.0 Implemenation 30 Exhibit 12.0 Riverwalk Plan 29 ……………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Table of Contents A "We can actually influence the future by the choices we make today... After all, the future is not something we predict, It is something we invent based on our vision for the world." …………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. MELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Andrew Zolli, Futures Researcher 1 FORWARD The Borough of Bloomingdale has made great strides in order to put in place a vision. This document outlines the process that the borough underwent, the results of the process and the future steps possible to realize that vision. There are couple important points that must be recognized in order to put in perspective where this document has come from, and where the future of Bloomingdale is headed. In the summer of 2005, A. Nelessen Associates, Inc. was hired by the County of Passaic to utilize the trademarked community visioning process. The community visioning process is made up of three tools, that gets the maximum amount of participants in the community involved so that a "consensus" vision may be reached. The community visioning process includes the Visual Preference Surveytm (VPS), the Demographic and Policy Questionnaire and the Vision Translation Workshop. These tools have been designed to use community input to create their own vision of their community's future. Before the community visioning process began there was already a transformation of the "image" and "future" of Bloomingdale taking place. Because of active community, staff, and leadership within the community several projects had been started. For instance, the streetscape improvement plan was a great stride in the right direction to realizing the community's vision. Without those processes taking place, the need for a "consensus" vision and direction for the future of Bloomingdale may not have happened when it did. The community vision process was very successful because of the leadership of the community, specifically the mayor and the involvement of the county department of planning. This Vision Plan is the result of many hours of synthesis, analysis and creative thinking. The Vision Plan leaves Bloomingdale with a focused future and a tool to take the nest steps to realize the vision. "Great places start with great visions..." ……………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Forward II 關 V ISIONNG LA N NING DESIGN THE PROCESS URBAN A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC 1 Section 1.0 SECTION 1.0 THE PROCESS The first part of the community visioning process, the VPS takes existing photographs of Bloomingdale's downtown and asks the community to rate the images from a positive ten to a negative ten. The VPStm also asks participants to rate images from around the country, including images of building types, streets, pedestrian places, signage, transportation issues and open space. The images that are the most positive indicate "what people want", and those images rated negatively indicate the places "of greatest potential". The second element of the process is the Demographic, Market, and Policy Questionnaire that gives the participants an accurate profile of those who took part in the process. Utilizing that tool it is possible to pin point what images rated higher with certain demographic groups, what areas in the downtown need improvement, and what economic factors are driving the downtown. The third and final element of the process is the most exciting. It is the Vision Translation Workshop. It takes the results of the first two elements and has the community draw, color, and locate the key areas of the downtown. The workshop is done as a series of overlays, including existing conditions, susceptibility to change, future land use, and other development factors. The process was very successful. Over 80 participants came out for the VPStm, and seven design teams for the Workshop. The sessions proved very productive and exciting with many different concepts and ideas generated. Ultimately, the VPStm informed us as to what people wanted. The Vision Translation Workshops told us where they want the images to be located. We "synthesized" the recommendations of the community through a series of overlays relating the VPStm to the Questionnaire and Workshop. A "consensus" vision was then created and graphically represented through illustrative plans, simulations, and basic three-dimensional volumetric diagrams. The Vision Plan is based upon the synthesis of the VPStm and Workshop. After developing professional recommendations based on the synthesis of the community, ANA conducted a "Did We Get it Right" presentation showing the community the plan, its key elements and the driving factors behind it. Also included in the professional recommendations was a series of strategies for implementation of the Vision. ……………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Section 1.0 The Process 2 郡 V ISIONING L A N URBAN NING DESIGN BASIS OF THE VISION PLAN A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC 3 Section 2.0 SECTION 2.0 BASIS OF THE VISION PLAN The Vision for Bloomingdale is a long term Vision. The plan represents what the future of the downtown of Bloomingdale could be if the elements were successfully implemented. The Susceptibility to Change Synthesis was clear: much of the study area is subject to change in the near future. Therefore, in the long term much of what is currently in the downtown of Bloomingdale needs revitalization and/or redevelopment. These are a series of three-dimensional black and white basic volumes for the downtown area of Bloomingdale. They are very diagrammatic and simple and represent what the future of Bloomindale may become. ……………………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A MELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Section 2.0 Basis of the Vision Plan 4 脚 VSONING L A URBAN N NING DESIGN A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC EXISTING CONDITIONS 5 Section 3.0 SECTION 3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS There are a variety of existing conditions along the Paterson- Hamburg Turnpike in Bloomingdale. The streets, properties and buildings are diverse in condition and use. The "Study Area" defined before the process focuses on the "downtown" of Bloomingdale. The goal of choosing this vision boundary was to focus efforts to help recreate a pedestrian friendly "Main Street". There are some distinct advantages within the area. See Exhibit 1.0 for the study area. The advantages include, the age of the building structures, the amount of surface parking that is vacant, the diverse topography of the area and the Pequannock River. In addition there is an existing park, Sloan Park, that is framed by the river and is geographically in the center of the study area which has great potential. There is currently a series of street improvements, sidewalk texturing, textured crosswalks, a lighting standard, ornate bollards and various entry improvements at Sloan Park. The improvements that have been completed or are currently under way are a great start to implementing the type of character the "Main Street" in Bloomingdale wants to become. However, there are elements of the streetscape improvement plan that may be added upon in the Vision Plan. L ………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. MELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Section 3.0 Existing Conditions 6 121 Exhibit 1.0 The Study Area J PEARI. ST MAIN ST ………………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. MELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC BREEME AVE OAK ST LEARY AVE RYERSON AVE HENION PL UNIONE NFAVED WALPACE AVE PARK AVE BALLSTON ST ORCHARD THAMILTON ST N VAN DAM.AVE ATERSON HAMPURG TPKE BRAND Section 3.0 Existing Conditions 7 Susceptibility to Change Map The Susceptibility to Change Map reflects residents' view of the potential for change of each parcel and building based on its condition and susceptibility to being redeveloped. This map was an overlay completed during the Vision Translation Workshop. Exhibit 2.0 is the synthesis of the seven design teams overlays. There are four different categories. High Susceptibility to Change (Shown in Red) These buildings/lots can be one story, deteriorated, vacant, underutilized (as parking lots or empty buildings), storage areas, and lots or uses likely to be redeveloped. Moderate Susceptibility to Change (Shown in Orange) Deteriorated and/or underutilized buildings/lots that have some use but need significant improvement. Low Susceptibility to Change (Shown in Yellow) Buildings/lots that are vacant lands or those likely for development beyond 25 years as well as areas/buildings that are in good condition, that are new and/or that have historical value. Minimum or no revitalization. No or Low Susceptibility to Change (Shown in Green) Buildings/lots in excellent condition or that are new or have historical value. No or minimum revitalization. The Susceptibility to Change Map synthesis indicates much of the study area is eligible for some type of change in the future. Whether change is in the form of rehabilitation, revitalization or redevelopment is up to the market and land use type. The Vision Plan utilizes this map to formulate a plan that best depicts the vision of the community. …………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Section 3.0 Existing Conditions 8 Exhibit 2.0 Susceptibility to Change Map Susceptiblity to Change Legend Highly Susceptible Moderately Susceptible Low Susceptibility No Susceptibility ……………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC PEARL ST MAIN ST REEVE AVEL OAK ST LEARWAVE RYERSON AVE HENION PL UNION AVE WALLACE AVE PARK AVE BALLSTON ST ORCHARD ST THAMILTON ST VAN DAMAVE Section 3.0 Existing Conditions 9 N BRAND 關 V ISIONNG L A N URBAN NING DESIGN THE VISION PLAN A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC 10 Section 4.0 SECTION 4.0 THE VISION PLAN After the synthesis of the Visual Preference Survey™, Demographic The elements of the Vision Plan include: and Public Policy Questionnaire, and the Vision Workshop materials, the team developed a concept to meet the vision of the residents of Bloomingdale. The goal of the Vision Plan is to create and identify safe and efficient street types, a mixed-use core for the downtown of Bloomingdale, an interesting parking strategy, and a viable and interesting pedestrian realm. The Implementation Strategy will help the vision become reality by outlining the creation of residential areas that will support a range of units and be walkable, future transportation options for a more sustainable future, a variety of parks and open space creating recreational opportunities downtown, and a riverwalk. Safe and efficient Street Types, A Mixed-Use Core for the downtown of Bloomingdale, An interesting Parking Strategy, A viable and interesting Pedestrian Realm, Residential Areas that will support a range of units and be walkable, Future Transportation Options for a more sustainable future, A variety of Parks and Open Space creating recreational opportunities downtown, A Riverwalk, and an Implementation Strategy to help the vision become reality. ……………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 11 Exhibit 3.0 Vision Plan ……………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC PEARL ST C REEVE AVE OAK ST LEARY/AVE RYERSON AVE HENION PL UNIONIAVEL WALLACE AVE PARK AVE BALISTON ST GRCHARD ST HAMILTON ST VAN DAMIAVE N .......... BRAND Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 12 SECTION 4.1 STREET TYPES Recommendations The results of the community visioning process yielded important recommendations regarding the shaping of the street network of Bloomingdale. By creating an interconnected network of streets to maximize efficiency, realignment of the major intersection of Reeve Avenue and Hamburg Turnpike, the creation of a "Main Street" from Hamburg Turnpike with on-street parking, street trees, and wide sidewalks, and providing sidewalks, plantings, and necessary improvements to the residential streets of Reeve, Leary, Ryerson, Union, Wallace, and Van Dam Avenues will improve the quality of the streetscape in the area. Traffic and parking concerns were also addressed in the Community Process. Introducing traffic calming, such as medians, textured intersections and crosswalks, "bump-outs" and signalization where necessary and encouraging the use of alleys and parking lanes to access all parking in the rear of buildings and residential units. In addition allowing and encouraging on-street parking on all streets is very important for street life activity and traffic calming. HOW DO YOU RATE THE QUALITY OF THE STREETSCAPE (TREES, STREET LIGHTING, SIDEWALKS, STREET FURNITURE, ETC.) ALONG MAIN STREET Percent of AND ADJACENT STREETS? 30% 25% 20% 17% Participants 15% 27% 254 25% 10% 5% 5% 0% Verygood Good Neutral Fair Poor Rating of Streetscape For Bloomingdale to "re-establish" downtown the streets need improvement and need to be a part of a connected street network... ………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 13 Exhibit 4.0 Street Regulating Plan Street Types Legend Boulevard or "Main Street" Mixed-Use Downtown Residential Streets Alleys and Parking Lanes ………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. MELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC PEARLST REEVE AVE OAK ST LEARY AVE RYERSONAVE HENION PL ONICNJAVE WALLACE AVE PARK AVE BALLSTON ST ORCHARD ST HAMILTON ST VAN DAMAVE Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 14 N BRAND Exhibit 5.0 Street Types An example of each street type is shown in the following images. Many characteristics in each image are similar. It is important for the street network to include; texture, standard lighting practices, street trees and greening, wide sidewalks, crosswalks, bump-outs, parallel parking and where necessary a center island median. From these images and the vision concept it will be possible to develop diagrams of the street typologies and their relationships to the pedestrian realm as well as the building typologies recommended in the vision. Boulevard or "Main Street" Mixed-Use Downtown A Residential Streets Alleys and Parking Lanes …………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 15 SECTION 4.2 THE MIXED-USE CORE Recommendations Establishing a mixed-use core for Bloomingdale is the essential element to revitalizing the downtown of Bloomingdale. The core should integrate and relocate existing businesses into "newer" mixed-use buildings with retail on the ground floor and apartments or offices above. All mixed-use buildings will contain their parking within the building so there is no break in a continuous retail façade. Localized and neighborhood retail is encouraged. Restaurants, cafés, delis and other food service should be located near the plazas or corners in order to allow for outdoor seating. Green roofs and terraces are strongly encouraged, to reduce stormwater runoff. The mixed-use core will establish the walkable "market" type appeal in the downtown area. It will focus the retail, commercial and office components in a key area, allowing for a more walkable atmosphere. THE BOROUGH SHOULD ENCOURAGE INFILL MIXED-USED DEVELOPMENT ALONG MAIN STREET THAT COULD INCLUDE NEW RETAIL, NEW MIXED-USE BUILDINGS (RETAIL/OFFICES/HOUSING/PARKING), TRAFFIC CALMING, ETC. THE BOROUGH SHOULD DEVELOP A FUTURE PLAN TO INFILL VACANT, UNDER UTILIZED AND SURFACE PARKING LOTS ALONG THE MAIN STREET CORRIDORS WITH A RANGE OF RETAIL, RESIDENTIAL, AND MIXED-USE BUILDINGS THAT CONTAIN THEIR OWN PARKING. 45% 40% 35% 30% Percent of 25% Participants 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Highly agree Agree 13 Pieutral Disagree Strongly Dont know Level of Agreement In addition to redeveloping existing lots on the "main street" over 80% of participants agree vacant or under-utilized parking lots should be developed... THE BOROUGH SHOULD LOOK TO ENHANCE ITS "TOWN CENTER" 63. 70% 60% 50% Percent of 40% Participants 30% 27. 20% 10% 0% 6. 0% 2. 2. 60% 56% 50% 40% 34 Percent of Participants 30% 20% 10% 2% 2% 2 5 0% Highly Support Neutral support Do not Highly support disagree judge Cant Level of Support Nearly 90% of the participants encourage the development of mixed-use buildings along "main street"... …………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. MELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Agree Neutral sagree Level of Agreement Srungy disagree Don't know 90% of the participants agree that Bloomingdale should enhance its town center... Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 16 Exhibit 6.0 Retail Mixed-Use Area Plan Mixed-Use Legend Mixed-Use Buildings …………………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC 19 OOR QAICENS REEVE AVE 8 PAKIST LEARYFAVE RYERSON AVE HENION PL UNIONFAVE 10 C WALLACE AVE PARK AVE BALLSTON ST ORCHARD ST HAMILTON ST VAN DAMIAVE N 3002022003, వంత్ 20000 BRAND Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 17 SECTION 4.3 PARKING Recommendations Parking is recommended and encouraged on all streets to provide additional parking to merchants and traffic calm roadways. All parking should be located in the rear of buildings, embedded in the building or in a well landscaped and screened surface lot. There are possibilities for structured parking in the downtown mixed-use core ,if necessary. In addition, shared parking is encouraged allowing for fewer "vacant" spots at night diminishing the "high cost of free parking". Parking is often the most expensive part of a development or redevelopment project, therefore the integration of uses and the encouragement of shared parking is recommended. The vision looks at parking as a necessity to the extent it is a method of getting individuals into a space, out of their cars and out onto the sidewalk, riverwalk or plazas within the plan. HOW DO YOU GENERALLY RATE THE ADEQUACY OF PARKING ALONG MAIN STREET AND ADJACENT STREETS? 30% 25. 25% 24 25% 20% Percent of Participants 15% 10% 7 5% 0% Not a problem Small inconvenience at peak hours Large inconvenience at peak hours Often a problem Always a problem 93% of participants feel parking is some type of problem, with over 40% of participants "often" experiencing a problem, Therefore an innovative and efficient parking strategy is needed for the future... …………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 18 Exhibit 7.0 Parking Plan Parking Legend Parking Areas ……………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC PEARL ST B0022000 800 REEVE AVE LEARY AVE CV 100 RYERSON AVE HENION PL UNIONIAVEL M WALLACE AVE PARK AVE BALLSTON ST ORCHARD ST HAMILTON ST Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 19 VAN DAM AVE N BRAND SECTION 4.4 THE PEDESTRIAN REALM Recommendations The pedestrian realm is arguably the most important element behind the vision. It is important to first revitalize the existing streetscape where possible, however there are certain elements that are a must. Wide sidewalks (minimum 8 feet) allow for many people to use the sidewalk at once. Crosswalks should be placed at all major intersections allowing for the easiest pedestrian access possible. Sidewalks and crosswalks should be textured with brick, cobblestone or patterned concrete. HOW DO YOU TYPICALLY TRAVEL AROUND ANDIOR BEYOND BLOOMINGDALE? 100% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% Percent of Participants 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Car or other Local rail or Taxi Bicycle Walk pirate bus vehicle (NJTransit or other public transit) Travel Mode Streetscape elements (trees, benches, garbage receptacles, lighting) add the necessary detail and interest to engage people on the street. Sidewalks should always end at an intersection, plaza or park and never in the middle of nowhere. The pedestrian realm 100% of the participants drive around Bloomingdale... should continue into the surrounding areas, in order to facilitate a greater range of participation. HOW DO YOU RATE THE QUALITY OF THE STREETSCAPE (TREES, STREET LIGHTING, SIDEWALKS, STREET FURNITURE, ETC.) ALONG MAIN STREET HOW OFTEN ARE YOU ON MAIN STREET IN BLOOMINGDALE? *9% 70% 09 50% 40% Percent of Participants 27% 30% 20% 10% 0% 3% 2% 0% 0% Everyday Every work Couple mes Couple armes Orlykor day a wosk Never a month specal eccasions/ everts Frequency on Main Street AND ADJACENT STREETS? 30% 27 25% 25% 25% 20% 17% Percent of Participants 15% 10% 55 5% 0% Very good Good Neutral Fair Poor Rating of Streetscape And the streetscape needs improvement according to 75% of the Over 95% of the participants are on the "main street" in Bloomingdale participants. So, the vision for Bloomingdale incorporates a viable during the week, however... pedestrian realm with wide sidewalks, streetscape elements, and connected pathways... ………………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. MELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 20 Exhibit 8.0 Pedestrian Realm Plan Pedestrian Realm Legend Pedestrian Realm ……………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC PEARL ST REEVE AVE OAK ST LEARY AVE 5 مد RYERSON AVE HENION PL UNIONIA VEL TA WALLACE AVE PARK AVE BALLSTON ST ORCHARD ST HAMILTON ST 13002020003 N VANIDAMIAVE Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 21 BRAND SECTION 4.5 RESIDENTIAL AREAS Recommendations A diverse range of unit types such as; apartments, condominiums, live-work units and townhouses. All units should have their parking accessible in the rear of the building, either under the unit or directly behind. All residential buildings will be under four stories or 50 feet in height. Residential buildings will respect the architecture of the surrounding area. The residential buildings will vary in façade articulation, story height and roof type in order to break up long building façades along the "main street". Townhouses will have a semi-public edge fronting onto the "main street". Live-work units are encouraged closer to the "downtown core". Green roofs and terraces are strongly encouraged to reduce stormwater runoff. HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND TO LIVE/WORK IN BLOOMINGDALE? 35% 37% 40% 35% 30% 25% Percent of Participants 20% 13% 15% 10% 10% 6% 5% 0% 0% Less than 1 1 5 years 6-10 years year 11-15 years More than 15 years Rest of my te Length of Intent Over 70% of those who took the survey plan on living in Bloomingdale for more than 15 years... THE BOROUGH SHOULD ENCOURAGE LIVE-WORK INFILL DEVELOPMENT FOR BUSINESSES AND PARCELS ALONG MAIN STREET SO THAT BUSINESS OWNERS OR EMPLOYEES COULD LIVE CLOSER TO THEIR BUSINESSES AND TO PROVIDE MORE SECURITY. 40% 37% 35% 30% 24 26 25% Percent of 20% Participants 15% 10 10% 5% 2 2 0% Highly Agree agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Don1 disagree know Level of Agreement Bloomingdale is ready for more "infill" type development along the "Main Street" according to 61% of the participants... ………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan Section 4.0 A. MELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC The Vision Plan 22 Exhibit 9.0 Residential Area Plan Residential Legend Residential Buildings BEARIST ………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC 800 REEVE AVEO OAKIS LEARY AVE AS RYERSON AVE HENION PL UNIONTADE WALLACE AVE PARK AVE BALLSTON ST ORCHARD ST HAMILTON ST N VAN DAM AVE B002020000g diode BRAND Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 23 SECTION 4.6 TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Recommendations There are limited transportation options at this point for Bloomingdale. However there are several concepts that may be implemented to reduce traffic flow on Hamburg Turnpike during peak hours. The vision suggests a Bus Route operated by New Jersey Transit during peak hours on Hamburg Turnpike to major destinations, including train stations nearby. In addition a local "Circulator" should be implemented to help residents and visitors get to and from the downtown mixed-use core without having to drive. Traffic calming should be implemented on Hamburg Turnpike to slow traffic to manageable speeds without signalization. The concept of "Computer Commuter" On-Demand Transportation is a feasible option and should be explored for use. On weekends and holidays, the increase of walkers and cyclists will help reduce traffic on the main thoroughfares. HOW DO YOU TYPICALLY TRAVEL AROUND AND/OR BEYOND BLOOMINGDALE? HOW DO YOU GENERALLY RATE THE TRAFFIC FLOW ALONG MAIN STREET AND THE ADJACENT STREETS? Percent of 60% 50% 40% Participants 30% 20% 10% 0% Not a problem こ Adequate at all umes 58% Inconvenie ience at peak hours Level of importance Often a problem 10% Seriously under capacity Nearly all of the participants feel that traffic is a problem at least during the peak hours on Hamburg Turnpike, so... HOW STRONGLY WOULD YOU SUPPORT AN "ON DEMAND™ TRANSITILIMO SERVICE IN BLOOMINGDALE THAT WOULD PICK YOU UP AND DROP YOU OFF ANYWHERE WITHIN A FIFTEEN MINUTE DRIVE OF THE CENTER OF TOWN, IF IT WERE AVAILABLE WITHIN SIX MINUTES AND COST LESS THAN A TAXI? 100% 100. 90% 80% 70% Percent of 60% Participants 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% Car or other Local rad or Taxi Bicycle Walk private bus vehicle (NJTransit or other public transit) Travel Mede 40% 35% 30% 25 25% Percent of 20% Participants 15% 15 10% 5% 0% Strongly support it 38 12 100% of the participants use their car or another private vehicle to bicycling are needed to begin to address the auto culture of get around or beyond Bloomingdale... ………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Bloomingdale... Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 24 Support Neutral Discourage Highly discourage Level of support Alternatives such as "on-demand" transportation, buses and Don't know Exhibit 10.0 Proposed Bus Route Transportation Legend Recommended Bus Route Recommended Bus Stops …………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. MELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC goo க REEVRAVE 8 OAK ST LEARY AVE RYERSON AVE HENION PL UNIONTAVEL WALLACE AVE PARK AVE BALL STON ST ORCHARD ST HAMILTON ST Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 25 VAN DAMAVE N BRAND SECTION 4.7 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Recommendations The current park, Sloan Park, needs revitalization of its overall area and entry and can prove to be the most valuable asset for Bloomingdale. Create open space along the Pequannock River that is accessible to all residents. Hardscaped plazas should be created in the mixed-use core of the downtown to allow for outdoor cafés, markets and meeting places. A gateway park should be created upon the entry to Bloomingdale directly adjacent to Hamburg Turnpike and the Pequannock River softening the transition into downtown. As much as possible streets, medians and parking lots should be planted with low level coverage and trees. Also the greening of roofs, terraces and parking facilities reducing stormwater runoff as well as increasing the value of the residential units within the area. DO YOU THINK BLOOMINGDALE HAS AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF OPEN SPACE, PARKS, AND URBAN PLAZAS TO MEET EXISTING AND FUTURE NEEDS AND DESIRES? 36% 7% 7% 40% 35% 30% 21% 25% 17% 20% 12% 15% 10% 5% 0% Yes Yes, bul parks Yes, but need to be Bloomingdale improved needs more No there should be more trails in urban plazas Bloomingdale Bloomingdale No more parks are needed in Don't know …………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC There is a need for park revitalization, park creation and a need for urban plazas in the downtown area of Bloomingdale... Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 26 Exhibit 11.0 Parks and Open Space Plan PEARL Parks and Open Space Legend Park Space Recommended Plazas Trees REEVE AVE 脚………………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC .... OAK ST LEARY AVE RYERSON AVE HENION PL UNIONTAVE .... ... WALLACE AVE PARK AVE BALLSTON ST ORCHARD ST HAMI-TON ST N VAN DAMIAVE POCO BRAND Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 27 SECTION 4.8 THE RIVERWALK Recommendations The vision plan highlights a riverwalk element, using the Pequannock River as a distinct advantage for Bloomingdale. The riverwalk carries a "soft" edge along the river meaning there is a buffer of at least 15 feet at all times from the river edge. The riverwalk is meant more as a walking and biking trail. The riverwalk will not be paved rather it will be more of a compressed gravel surface to allow for little to no stormwater issues. The riverwalk will be accessible from many points throughout the downtown of Bloomingdale, most notably near the center of the mixed-use core. It is also recommended that the riverwalk be planted on either side with trees and provide some non-invasive lighting to ensure maximum safety at all hours of operation. ……………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 28 Exhibit 12.0 Riverwalk Plan PEARL Riverwalk Legend Recommended Riverwalk ……………………………… Bloomingdale Vision Plan A. MELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC REEVEAVE 1999 goo on OAK ST LEARY AVE الدعم 8 8 RYERSON AVE 200 + HENION PL UNIONTAVE WALLACE AVE PARK AVE BALLSTON ST ORCHARD ST HAMILTON ST 13002020000 N VAN DAMAVE H 20000 BRAND Section 4.0 The Vision Plan 29 V 1 SONNG P L A N N ING URBAN DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION A. NELESSEN ASSOCIATES, INC 30 Section 5.0 SECTION 5.0 IMPLEMENTATION There is a series of "Next Steps" Bloomingdale may undertake to make the vision a reality. The implementation of the vision plan may take some time, however it is recommended that the momentum carried throughout the visioning process be used to help implement the vision. Many municipalities choose to complete any or all of the steps for implementation. Funding is available through grant monies from the state to implement smart growth strategies. This plan promotes smart growth strategies, therefore certain funding may be available in the future. 1. Adopt the Vision Plan by resolution of Council. 2. Conduct an "Area in Need" study for the downtown area of Bloomingdale. 3. Declare the study area of the Vision
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