1 st Community Meeting Western Springs Downtown Redevelopment Plan. January 13 th, Agenda

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1 1 st Community Meeting Western Springs Downtown Redevelopment Plan January 13 th, 2010 Agenda Introduction 5 min. One-Word Exercise 10 min. Presentation on Background Research 30 Review of Presentation Boards 15 minutes Station Exercises - 10 min. each station, 50 minutes total Meeting Summary and Next Steps 10 1

2 One Word Exercise 1. One Word to Describe Downtown Western Springs Today. 2. One Word to Describe Western Springs as you would like it to be in 10 years. 2

3 Build on Past Planning Efforts 1995 Village Center Plan Prepared by Hitchcock Design roup oal Create an attractive, lively business district that serves the economic, cultural and aesthetic interests of the community. Implemented suggestions include: Additional public parking on north side of new Hillgrove Center Raised stone planters within streetscape Attraction of new restaurants (although additional restaurants may be desired) Rejected, or not-initiated suggestions include: Development of specialty shops around Tower Park Extensive improvements to Tower Park (plaza, playground, etc.) Plan did not address building architecture Build on Past Planning Efforts 2003 Comprehensive Plan Prepared by HNTB Corporation Village-wide focus, but did have downtown component No expansion of downtown Potential transition of duplexes to attached single-family (4 unit buildings) Recommended code amendments to create downtown transition district and to implement a commercial building and site improvement program 2007 Downtown Market Assessment Prepared by BDI will be updated 3

4 Create a vision that is unique to Western Springs Opportunity: Create uidelines that fit Community 4

5 Opportunity: Create uidelines that fit Community Embrace the Arts! 5

6 Keep it Fun and Inviting! Bannerville Property Identify Uses and Users Tischler rocery Property Cleaner Property 6

7 Build on Strengths: Existing Destinations Build on Strengths: Architectural Heritage 7

8 Opportunity for Outdoor Dining and Façade Enhancements + Pedestrian Scale + Retail Continuity 8

9 Transportation Issues 9

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11 Parking Weekday Daytime Parking Characteristics Commuter parking, both permit and metered are at capacity, with available spaces located at far ends of commuter lots Only 50% of the public parking was occupied south of the railroad Only 55% of the public parking was occupied north of the railroad Employee Parking Permits 18 permits were observed north of railroad tracks 11

12 Parking Weekday Nighttime Parking Characteristics Commuter parking vacates, leaving ample parking available Only 32% occupied reatest use of parking stalls occurs in front of Casey s Market and along Lawn Ave Only 27% of public parking occupied on north side of railroad Only 49% of public parking occupied on south side of railroad 12

13 Parking Saturday Midday Parking Characteristics Commuter parking essentially empty, Only 8% occupied reatest use of parking stalls occurs in front of Casey s Market and along Lawn Ave, which is at or near 100% capacity Only 34% of public parking occupied on north side of railroad 74% of public parking occupied on south side of railroad Only 4 Employee permits were observed north of the railroad tracks Likely the peak parking demand of the year Saturday before Christmas 13

14 Transportation Planning Issues Walnut Ave Prospect Ave Lawn Ave Pedestrian crossing Central Ave 7-11 Woodlawn Ave Book Rack Starbucks s rand Ave Harris Lot 2 Metra Station 6 Casey s Harris Bank 1 2 Tru-Value 3 Mixed Use Bank Bank Parking 4 Village Hall 120 Pedestrians (7am 9am) 5 Church Central Ave Woodlawn Ave rand Ave Lawn Ave Post Office Wolf Rd Johnson Ave Public Alley Connections Railroad Crossings 1 eometry Issue 2 Employee Parking 3 Very Wide Pavement 4 Heavy Pedestrian Activity 5 New Redevelopment Site Access 6 Heavy Parking Area Bicycle Improvements and Planning Below rade Ped/Bikeway At rade Ped/Bikeway Proposed on road bicycle routes (2003 Comprehensive Plan) Potential downtown bicycle connections To be explored 14

15 Market Analysis Update Basic Demographics Western Springs 0.5 Miles 5 -Minutes Drive Time Population 12,182 12,140 3,699 3,801 44,473 23,070 Household Average Income $130,286 $155,312 $129,063 $153,507 $137,506 $168,859 Employees 2,426 3,582 1,244 1,563 23,657 11,135 Retail Expenditure $157,230,273 $171,187,118 $46,516,969 $53,349,464 $610,488,723 $352,284,873 Demographic data 2005 & 2009 by Experian/Applied eographic Solutions. What outsiders see Reality is unchanged New methodology explains Drive Time Office Market Update May be most challenging market West Cook is a micro market 15

16 Retail Market Update Better performance Not necessarily relevant to Downtowns Another micro market Residential Market Update Months of Supply 16

17 Market Summary Real estate deals are rare Western Springs is doing comparatively well The Downtown is a micro-market Survey Summary On-Line Survey was conducted in November-December, 2009 Also provided opportunity for paper surveys at Village Hall, Library Focus was on retail and restaurants 619 responses 17

18 Confidence Confidence Level: 95% Sample Size: 619 Observed Study Results: 50% Confidence Interval: ± 3.94% True Population Range: 46.06% to 53.94% Confidence Level: 95% Sample Size: 619 Observed Study Results: 75% Confidence Interval: ± 3.41% True Population Range: 71.59% to 78.41% These results illustrate that a total sample variation of more than 5% is a true difference. For example, if 60% of the sample gave average to above average rating to one event and only 55% gave above average ratings to another event, there is a true difference in the perception of that event. Smaller variations might be attributed to sample error. Please choose the category that matches your age. Answer Options Response Percent Response Count Under % 0 20 to % 8 25 to % to % to % to % to % or older 5.7% 34 answered question 595 skipped question 24 18

19 Representation Test Survey Population Age % 5% Age % 10% Age % 23% Age % 24% Age % 18% Age % 11% Age % 10% How long have you lived in Western Springs? Answer Options Response Percent Response Count I do not live in Western Springs 14.3% 85 Less than 1 year 2.3% 14 1 to 5 years 10.6% 63 5 to 10 years 9.1% or more years 63.8% 380 answered question 596 skipped question 23 19

20 How frequently do you work from home rather than your office? Answer Options Response Percent Response Count Never 42.2% 240 Less than 20% of my work week 23.4% 133 Between 20% and 50% of my work week 9.0% 51 Over 50% of my work week 9.5% 54 I have a home based business 16.0% 91 answered question 569 skipped question 50 How often do you utilize Metra Rail Service? Answer Options Response Percent Response Count Never 12.1% 72 A few times per year 53.1% 315 A few times per month 14.3% 85 A few times per week 5.6% 33 Weekdays 14.8% 88 answered question 593 skipped question 26 20

21 Choose the answer that best describes your household. Answer Options Response Percent Response Count I live alone 8.4% 50 We are the type of two person family commonly called "empty nester" We are the type of two person family commonly called "DINKS We are a household composed of two or more adults We are a family with pre-school or school aged children living in the home 31.0% % % % 209 Other 3.9% 23 answered question 597 skipped question 22 Please choose the category that best describes how you usually travel to Downtown Western Springs to shop and dine. Answer Options Response Percent Response Count I walk 20.8% 124 I bicycle 1.8% 11 I drive in 5 minutes or less 64.7% 386 I drive but it takes more than 5-minutes 12.7% 76 answered question 597 skipped question 22 21

22 In an average month, how many times do you dine in these commercial areas? Answer Options Never 3 or fewer times Weekly A few times per week Daily Response Count Downtown Western Springs 28% 59% 9% 4% 0% 609 Downtown Hinsdale 60% 36% 4% 1% 0% 599 Downtown Larange 14% 67% 15% 3% 0% 605 Oakbrook Center 31% 63% 5% 1% 0% 593 Burr Ridge Village Center 63% 35% 1% 1% 0% 599 Yorktown/Butterfield Road 54% 43% 3% 0% 0% 573 Other (please specify) 80 answered question 614 skipped question 5 In an average month, how many times do you make a purchase in these commercial areas? Answer Options Never 3 or fewer times Weekly A few times per week Daily Response Count Downtown Western Springs 6% 38% 29% 22% 4% 610 Downtown Hinsdale 49% 45% 5% 1% 0% 598 Downtown Larange 25% 60% 12% 3% 0% 596 Oakbrook Center 16% 71% 11% 2% 0% 591 Quarry Shopping Center 19% 50% 27% 5% 0% 592 arden Market Shopping Center 9% 28% 41% 21% 1% 603 Burr Ridge Village Center 57% 39% 4% 0% 0% 595 Yorktown/Butterfield Road 44% 52% 3% 1% 0% 587 The Internet 18% 59% 17% 5% 0% 574 Other (please specify) 39 answered question 614 skipped question 5 22

23 When shopping in Downtown Western Springs, how often do you: Answer Options Never A few times each year Monthly Weekly A few times each week Daily Response Count Quickly enter a store, make a purchase, and end your shopping trip Visit multiple businesses with a plan to purchase specific items as quickly as possible 5% 18% 24% 33% 19% 2% % 26% 22% 22% 10% 1% 592 Leisurely shop and dine for less than 2 hours 57% 31% 10% 2% 1% 0% 586 Leisurely shop and dine for more than 2 hours 79% 17% 3% 1% 0% 0% 584 Visit with guests from another community 58% 33% 7% 1% 1% 0% 585 answered question 605 skipped question 14 How would the addition of these stores affect the amount that you spend in Downtown Western Springs? Answer Options I would spend a lot more I would spend a little more No change I do not know Response Count Organic reen rocer 20% 34% 45% 7% 588 Books 17% 50% 33% 4% 589 reeting Cards/ifts 16% 50% 34% 3% 588 Health Food 14% 29% 57% 6% 580 Specialty Prepared foods 14% 50% 36% 6% 584 Pharmacy 13% 38% 49% 5% 580 Shoes 12% 44% 45% 8% 575 ardening Supplies 11% 42% 47% 5% 590 Women's Apparel 10% 43% 47% 5% 583 Home Accessories 10% 46% 45% 5% 580 Fine Wine & Spirits 8% 25% 68% 6% 579 Sporting oods 7% 38% 55% 6% 575 Children's Apparel 7% 27% 67% 6% 575 Men's Apparel 6% 39% 55% 7% 575 Craft Supplies 6% 31% 63% 6% 574 Make-up/Cosmetics 5% 26% 68% 5% 577 Hardware 5% 26% 69% 4% 570 Pet Supplies 5% 22% 73% 6% 574 Furniture 5% 23% 73% 8% 575 Art allery 2% 20% 78% 7% 576 Florist 2% 24% 74% 5% 579 Fine Jewelry 1% 10% 89% 6% 567 Other (please specify) 79 answered question 607 skipped question 12 23

24 In an average week, how much would you estimate that your household spends on meals away from home (full-service restaurants, take-out, drive-thru, etc.)? Answer Options Response Percent Response Count Less than $ % 66 $25 to $ % 143 $50 to $ % 128 $75 to $ % 107 $100 to $ % 114 Over $ % 39 answered question 597 skipped question 22 How would the addition of these restaurants affect the amount you spend in Downtown Western Springs? Answer Options I would spend a lot more I would spend a little more No change I do not know Response Count Casual dining 38% 46% 16% 3% 590 Counter service restaurant 21% 47% 32% 5% 580 Bar or Club 21% 32% 48% 4% 573 Quick service restaurant 17% 35% 48% 6% 580 White table cloth restaurant 9% 42% 49% 4% 579 answered question 596 skipped question 23 24

25 Rate your overall satisfaction with these factors as they apply to Downtown Western Springs' Business Districts: Answer Options Excellent Above Below I Don't Response Average Awful Average Average Know Count eneral safety 35% 46% 17% 2% 0% 1% 588 Friendliness of employees 30% 47% 22% 1% 0% 2% 591 Cleanliness of streets & sidewalks 30% 51% 17% 2% 1% 1% 591 Knowledge of employees 27% 47% 24% 1% 0% 8% 588 Attractiveness 20% 40% 31% 7% 3% 1% 590 Pedestrian safety 19% 38% 35% 6% 2% 1% 588 Bicycle access 17% 32% 38% 12% 1% 24% 586 Merchandise displays 15% 36% 42% 6% 1% 3% 588 Quality of goods available 15% 43% 32% 9% 1% 2% 592 Special events 10% 30% 43% 14% 3% 15% 583 Store hours 8% 20% 51% 16% 4% 2% 587 Variety of goods available 5% 10% 39% 38% 7% 2% 582 Parking convenience 13% 35% 36% 11% 5% 1% 590 Traffic flow 6% 22% 52% 16% 4% 2% 583 answered question 594 skipped question 25 When is it convenient for you to shop? (Mark all that apply) Answer Options Response Percent Response Count Daytime (10AM - 5PM) 62.6% 373 Evening (after 5PM) 64.3% 383 Saturday 80.5% 480 Sunday 65.3% 389 answered question 596 skipped question 23 25

26 Evaluate your experience at these Downtown Western Springs events: Answer Options Excellent Above Average Below Average Average Awful Never Attended Response Count athering on the reen 25% 45% 26% 2% 2% 30% 590 Christmas Walk 17% 37% 37% 7% 1% 38% 589 Fall Festival 14% 28% 48% 6% 3% 58% 583 French Market 11% 28% 42% 14% 5% 23% 591 Easter Egg Hunt 9% 30% 47% 12% 2% 65% 586 Craft Show 6% 18% 59% 14% 4% 35% 589 Sidewalk Sale 4% 17% 59% 15% 5% 33% 586 answered question 596 skipped question 23 Visit the Project Web Site for Plan Updates at: 26

27 Community Workshop #2 Visual Preference Survey Feb. 10 th, 2010 at the Village Club Community Workshop #3 Design Charrette Mar. 10 th,