Valparaiso Transit Center

Project History

Site Location

Valparaiso Transit Center Design Objectives Primary Task: Development of a Transit Hub on ANCO Property Supplemental Tasks: Long-Term Vision for the ANCO Campus Economic Analysis of ANCO Redevelopment Opportunities Developmental Framework Guidance

Valparaiso Transit Center Design Process Milestones: Investigation Site Survey, Stakeholder Meetings, Background Research Framework A Flexible Plan Attractive to Private Investment Refinement Short Term and Long Term Goals Implementation Phase I: Dash Transit Center, Campus Positioning

Valparaiso Transit Center Project Schedule

Site Survey Findings

Valparaiso Transit Center Architectural Conditions Survey

Project Precedents

Valparaiso Transit Center American Tobacco Campus Info: Residential, Office, Commercial, Retail, Restaurants, Gallery Space, Hotel, Event space, and theater Minor League ball field 14 buildings and 3 structures Started redevelopment started in 2001

Valparaiso Transit Center Toronto Distillery District Info: 13 acres, 47 buildings, closed in 1990 Redeveloped between 2001 and 2003 Pedestrian oriented restaurant, shops, and theater Top pick for place to visit in Canada

Valparaiso Transit Center Downtown Wheaton METRA Info: Station opens 5am to 1pm 600-1000 daily riders ~20 Restaurants within a 5 min walk Currently redeveloping rail frontage park

Valparaiso Transit Center Bridgeport Arts Center Info: Weekly gallery events 18,000 SF, up to 900 guests 12,000 SF interior 6,000 SF exterior Rental Studio space Classes Design Center Est. 2001

Valparaiso Transit Center IGNITE Glass Info: Gallery, store, studios, and event space 9,000 SF courtyard, roof and interior Conference rooms

Valparaiso Transit Center The Tie Bar Info: ~7,000 SF Named 2015 coolest office Added value from architectural aesthetic saved significant on interior design costs.

Site Circulation

DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 34

DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 35

Valparaiso Transit Center Route Circulation Study Goals: Test route alternatives Confirm route viability for short and long term development Reduce circulation conflicts with other modes of travel Improve pedestrian space Maximize development opportunities

Valparaiso Transit TOD Center Site Circulation Studies

Valparaiso Transit Center Option 1: Parking Loop Pro: Expanded Parking Lot already in place Clear pedestrian / vehicular separation Option to drop off within the parking lot High Visibility for the Transit Center Con: Loss of parking spaces for circulation loop Grade challenges along Campbell St Extension Street Frontage only active a few hours a day

Valparaiso Transit Center The East Station Cut Through Pro: No Loss of Parking Space Activation of the Central Plaza Level Terrain along Pickup Area Active Space along Frontage Con: Pedestrian / Vehicular Blending Less visibility from parking lot

Market Research

MARKET DEMAND Placemaking Marketplace DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only

Valparaiso TOD Site 10-mile Market 2016 2021 Chg. %Chg. Trending Population 287,452 293,124 5,672 2.0% Households 54,682 56,225 1,543 2.8% Employees 35,376 36,074 698 2.0% Source: ESRI BAO and RATIO DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only

Valparaiso TOD Site Retail Sector Low SF High SF Furniture and Home Furnishings (Custom/Craft) 15,000 50,000 Location Potential Drinking Places 5,000 11,000 Restaurants 8,000 16,000 Total SF Range 28,000 77,000 Source: ESRI BAO and RATIO DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only

TOD Site: Development Opportunities Anticipated strong economic growth - Valparaiso and Porter County Growth coupled with the strong existing retail and residential markets in the downtown area suggests multiple reuse opportunities for the TOD site. RETAIL: 10-mile Market radius room for custom furniture & home furnishings, drinking places, and restaurants, create physical link to Arts District and Downtown RESIDENTIAL: Monthly Rents from $1.50 - $2.00 per SF, generate 74-93 unique market rate loft style apartments OFFICE: Rents may generate between $15 - $25 per SF, possible office suites which could be linked to business needs of DASH commuters EVENT: Potential opportunity to create 500 1000 person capacity cool event space, especially if linked to restaurant venue Source: ESRI BAO and RATIO DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only

Design Investigations

Valparaiso Transit Center TOD Overlay District DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 46

Valparaiso Transit Center RATIO Study Area DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 47

Valparaiso Transit Center Preliminary District Framework DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 48

Phasing

Valparaiso Transit Center Phase 1 Development DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 50

Valparaiso Transit Center Factory Plaza DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 51

Valparaiso Transit Center Factory Plaza Enlargement Plaza DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 52

Valparaiso Transit Center Phase 1 Development DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 53

Valparaiso Transit Center Lafayette St. Improvements DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 54

Valparaiso Transit Center District Street Improvements DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 55

Valparaiso Transit Center Campbell St. Realignment Existing Condition DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 56

Valparaiso Transit Center Campbell St. Realignment Proposed Improvements DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 57

Valparaiso Transit Center Nature / Wetland Trail DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 58

Valparaiso Transit Center Phase 2 Development DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 59

Valparaiso Transit Center Grand Stairs DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 60

Valparaiso Transit Center Shared Street DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 61

Valparaiso Transit Center Gateways DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 62

Valparaiso Transit Center Rail Boardwalk DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 63

Valparaiso Transit Center Open Park / Amphitheater DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 64

Valparaiso Transit Center Gateway Park DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 65

Valparaiso Transit Center Phase 3 Development DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 66

Valparaiso Transit Center Shared Use Mobility Hub DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 67

Valparaiso Transit Center Mixed-Use Development DRAFT for Deliberative Purposes Only 68

The HUB A transit-oriented commuter lifestyle center

the Hub Lower Level No connection to upper level alleviate code issues Two or more retail tenant spaces Retail Tenant to support the commuter lifestyle Coffee shop Dinner market Gym/Fitness Center Retail Dry Cleaning (not onsite) Shipping Drops Trailhead

the Hub Upper Level: Locate the transit center on the south wall, facing the town center Broadcasts a more vibrant all-day use to Brown and Campbell Streets Two retail pads @ 2,800 sf & 2,000 sf Three primary entry points Transit Queuing on Town Center Retail Tenant to support the commuter lifestyle Coffee shop Dinner market Gym/Fitness Center Retail Dry Cleaning (not onsite) Shipping Drops

the Hub

Valparaiso Transit Center