Building blocks Buffalo- Northeast
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The document summarizes a community workshop held on March 1, 2011 to gather input from residents on developing a new land use plan and zoning ordinance for Buffalo, NY called the Buffalo Green Code. Attendees were split into small groups to identify strengths and weaknesses in their neighborhoods, and propose changes using maps and icons. The workshop leaders described the goals of the Green Code project to both protect neighborhood assets and guide redevelopment according to new "building blocks" of land use types. Residents were asked to provide their local knowledge to inform the drafting of the new land use and zoning plans.
Building blocks Buffalo- Northeast
- 1. Map the FutureThe Buffalo Green Code:Planning for Future Land Use Northeast Community WorkshopBennett High SchoolMarch 1, 2011
- 2. The Buffalo Green Code: Future Land Use PlanningWelcomeCommunity Advisory CommitteeOffice of Strategic PlanningJohn FellElected OfficialCouncil Member Bonnie Russell
- 3. Tonight’s Moderatorsfrom Camiros, Ltd.Karen PhillipsDoug HammelJacques GourguechonThe Buffalo Green Code: Future Land Use Planning
- 4. The Buffalo Green Code: Future Land Use PlanningTonight we will ask you…to tell us about your neighborhood.What’s great about it?
- 5. Where is it strong? Where is it weak?
- 6. Where is change happening?
- 7. Where is change desired?
- 8. How do you want to see it change?Let’s begin with your CommunityAllita StewardCity of BuffaloOffice of Strategic PlanningThe Buffalo Green Code: Future Land Use Planning
- 9. The Buffalo Green Code: Future Land Use PlanningWhat is the Buffalo Green Code?
- 10. A Project to Produce aNew Future Land Use Plan and Zoning OrdinanceWhat is the Buffalo Green Code?Zoning OrdinanceLand Use PlanGuides Public and Private InvestmentRegulates Private Investment
- 11. It will implement our Comprehensive Plan, Queen City in the 21st CenturyWhat is the Buffalo Green Code?
- 12. It will say where housing and shops can be, where jobs will goWhat is the Future Land Use Plan?
- 13. The zoning ordinance makes the rules for what can be built whereWhat is the Future Zoning Ordinance?
- 14. It will say what things go together and what things need a place of their own.What is the Buffalo Green Code?
- 15. It will address how neighborhoods look and feel, not just what uses are allowedWhat is the Buffalo Green Code?
- 16. We are taking a new approach to meet the “green” challenges of our timeWhat is the Buffalo Green Code?
- 17. … including core principles of “Sustainability” and “Smart Growth” What is the Buffalo Green Code?
- 18. The Green Code will shape the growth of Buffalo for the next 20 years and beyondWhat is the Buffalo Green Code?
- 19. How will we develop The Green Code?What is the Buffalo Green Code?
- 20. The Buffalo Green Code will be created in a five-step process…Listening meetings – Fall, 2010.Land use workshops – Right Now.3. Draft Future Land Use Plan – Summer, 2011Zoning ordinance workshops – Fall, 2011Draft Zoning Ordinance – Summer, 2012What is the Buffalo Green Code?
- 21. “Listening meetings” in November began a conversation about community valuesThe conversation has already begunTosh Collins Community Ctr.November 18th, 2010Buffalo Museum of ScienceNovember 16th, 2010Bennett High SchoolNovember 17th, 2010Dots represent where attendees were from.
- 22. “You value great housing and neighborhoods”The conversation has already begun
- 23. … “vibrant neighborhood and business districts” The conversation has already begun
- 24. … “Buffalo’s great Olmsted Parks and Parkways.”The conversation has already begun
- 25. “You value great historic architecture”The conversation has already begun
- 26. … “and Buffalo’s Lake Erie waterfront.”The conversation has already begun
- 27. “You are concerned about vacant homes & lots”The conversation has already begunCourtesy of David TorkeCourtesy of David TorkeCourtesy of David Torke
- 28. … “empty storefronts in business districts”The conversation has already begunCourtesy of David TorkeCourtesy of David Torke
- 29. … “highways that have divided your communities”The conversation has already begunCourtesy of David Torke
- 30. … “and brownfields and environmental threats.”The conversation has already begunPhotos Courtesy of David Torke
- 31. In Summary:The Green Code – both the Future Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance will establish a new planning foundation to protect what you value and change what you don’t.The conversation has already begun
- 32. Building BlocksFor a Future Land Use PlanDoug Hammel, AICPCamiros, LtdBuffalo’s Building Blocks
- 33. We created a series of “Building Blocks”Based on what we saw in Buffalo
- 34. And based on ideas about what could be
- 35. Patterns that can be applied to the map
- 36. To protect prevailing values
- 37. And to guide redevelopmentBuffalo’s Building Blocks
- 38. The building blocks of the Future Land Use Plan will reflect old and new patternsBuffalo’s Building BlocksMixed-useBlocksResidentialBlocksGreen Space BlocksRetail CenterBlocksBusinessBlocks**
- 39. Residential Building BlocksBuffalo’s Building BlocksSmall-lotResidentialTypicalResidentialLarge lot Residential
- 40. Green Space BlocksBuffalo’s Building BlocksNeighborhoodGreen SpaceLocal Green SpacePrivate Green
- 41. Mixed-Use BlocksBuffalo’s Building BlocksMid-RiseMixed-UseDowntownTraditionalMixed-useAuto-oriented Neighborhood Mixed-use
- 42. Retail Center BlocksBuffalo’s Building Blocks*Urban RetailCenterSuburban RetailCenter
- 43. Business BlocksBuffalo’s Building Blocks*Urban BusinessSuburban BusinessHeavy Industrial
- 44. The Buffalo Green Code: Future Land Use PlanningBefore we go on, questions?
- 45. The Buffalo Green Code: Future Land Use PlanningSmall Group Work SessionsYou care about your community… You know about your community… maybe better than anyone else.
- 46. Small Group Work SessionsOur goal for tonight is to identify:What is “Great” in our neighborhoods
- 47. Places that are strong
- 48. Places that are weak
- 49. Where change is needed
- 50. What change is neededSmall Group Work SessionsYour equipment for tonight’s work:A map of your neighborhood
- 51. Markers – red and green
- 52. Dots – Blue, Green, Pink, Red, Yellow…
- 53. A flip chart and more markers
- 54. “Patterns” of future development handoutSmall Group Work SessionsYour instructions for tonight’s work:Identify assets and values – the “Great” placesCircle the strong areas – block by blockCircle the weak areas – block by blockLocate areas you want to change …. and place a dot for the change you want
- 55. Small Group Work SessionsIdentify community assets and values – the Great placesPut a BLUE dot on the places you feel are really special and important neighborhood assets
- 56. Number the dot. Make a note on the newsprint to indicate why it is special or great.(15 minutes)
- 57. Small Group Work SessionsLocate the strong areas – block by blockUse the GREEN marker to circle the strong blocks.
- 58. Number the block and make a note on the newsprint why the area is strong – what you like about it.
- 59. If people at your table disagree… make a note of your disagreement on the newsprint. (20 minutes)
- 60. Small Group Work SessionsLocate areas that are weak or where change is desired – block by blockUse the REDmarker to circle the weak blocks.
- 61. Number the block and make a note on the newsprint why the area is weak.
- 62. If people at your table disagree… make a note of your disagreement on the newsprint. (20 Minutes)
- 63. Small Group Work Sessions4. Tell us the change you would like to see for weak areas that should changeResidentialGreen InfillCommercialMixed-UseBusinessPut the colored dot that represents a new block pattern where you want change.
- 64. Label the dot and write on the newsprint why you think that pattern is right for future.
- 65. 20 minutesThe Buffalo Green Code: Future Land Use PlanningThank you in advance for your participation in guiding the future of Buffalo!
- 66. The Buffalo Green Code: Future Land Use PlanningGrab some food and make your way to the small group sessions.
- 67. The Buffalo Green Code: Future Land Use PlanningWhat we learned tonight...
- 68. The Buffalo Green Code: Future Land Use PlanningWhat did you think…?Next Steps…
Editor's Notes
- #8: Karen:Mayve use front cover of City Zoning Ordinance with 1950 date so they get idea that it is an outdated law.
- #16: Need new ones here
- #19: Karen:listening meetings( are those regional meetings?): photos show no diversity [use a photo from Good Neighbor Alliance mtgs]
- #21: Karen: Vibrant biz districts: include some area that communities of color are familiar with
- #29: The values that you…….will serve as the foundation for ….
- #31: Karen’s comment: BUF Building Blocks: Maybe use 'Created as examples or model for future uses' ['We' gets overused since Team is not BUF and don't want to imply that WE know what's good for citizens]
- #32: Buffalo’s future development should reflect community concerns and vision. To do this, basic urban building blocks can be applied throughout the city to enhance existing neighborhoods or build new ones. When we go to individual tables, we’ll be asking you to work with these images to think about what your neighborhood should become.
- #33: Introduction of residential block types…
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- #37: Introduction of residential block types…