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| APA California Chapter President Hing Wong (left) presenting award to Mike Nilsson & Alan Loomis. |
The award was presented at the 2015 State Conference this Fall where Glendale was recognized for its accomplishment as an Award Winner.
Implementation of the DSP and Mobility Study has resulted in a mix of uses, creating a vibrant, urban center as intended in the City’s vision.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The DSP is the platform for growth in Glendale. Accomplishments include:
- attracting private investments including 26 mixed-use and commercial projects totaling nearly 3000 residential units, absorbing 2/3 of the City’s housing growth goals
- guidance of:
- Glendale Galleria renovations,
- Americana at Brand expansion,
- addition of two new hotels
- establishing an “Arts & Entertainment District,” resulting in the construction of :
- Laemmle Theaters Lofts,
- new affordable artist housing,
- Museum of Neon Art
The Mobility Study’s goals of promoting alternative transit and securing funding for multi-modal policies and infrastructure resulted in:
- 35% increased membership in the Transportation Demand Management Association (future growth is projected, as 82% of incoming development is required to join)
- $4.8+ million in funding for coordinated wayfinding signs, a Pedestrian Plan, a Safety Education Initiative, Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Improvements, a Green Streets Project illustrating best practices in pedestrian safety
During development of the the DSP and Mobility Study, a 60-member Advisory Group provided feedback on Plan standards. Public presentations outlining measures, including parking policies, were made to various stakeholder groups. Over 24 public information meetings were conducted since adoption.
Since adoption of the Plan, various follow-up initiatives and amendments (such as the “Art & Entertainment District,” Central Park Master Plan and Parking Policies) were developed with extensive oversight and hands-on involvement by Urban Design and Mobility Division of the Community Development Department. These City staff members are the “public face” of the DSP and Mobility Study and continue to be actively involved with constituents, even after adoption of the Plans. Over 24 public meetings have been conducted since adoption, keeping the public informed about incoming projects and programs.
Together, the DSP and Mobility Plan create an optimum transit/pedestrian-oriented environment for reducing auto congestion. Their policies channel development away from hillsides and suburban neighborhoods, directing it to areas where growth is best managed. Crucial to their sustainability was the establishment of a Design Studio which continues to produce and implement policy.
Downtown Specific Plan Pipeline Projects-at-a-Glance:
Downtown Specific Plan Pipeline Projects-at-a-Glance:
