Turney Road Transit-Oriented Development Study Open House

This presentation was shared at the project open house for the Turney Road Transit-Oriented Development Study on June 25, 2024. For more information, please visit https://www.countyplanning.us/turneyroad

1. PROJECT OPEN HOUSE| JUNE 25, 2024

2. WHO ARE WE? OUR VISION: Inspiring all of our communities to thrive OUR MISSION: To advance Cuyahoga County's social, economic, and environmental health through equitable community planning OUR VALUES: Inclusion, Collaboration, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

3. OUR TEAM Mary Cierebiej, AICP, Executive Director Patrick Hewitt, AICP, Planning Manager, Strategy & Development Alex Long, AICP, Principal Planner Rachel Novak, AICP, Senior Planner Micah Stryker, AICP, Senior Planner Luke Ols, Planning Fellow

4. AGENDA TURNEY ROAD WHAT IS TOD? WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED? THE FUTURE OF TURNEY ROAD QUESTIONS? NEXT STEPS

5. TURNEY ROAD

6. 2022 MASTER PLAN Master Plan identified Turney Road as a prime area for revitalization that is close to Downtown Cleveland, has direct transit access, is walkable, and has a good building foundation to support future development as a downtown for Garfield Heights.

7. PRIORITY CORRIDOR Turney Road has been identified by GCRTA as a Priority Corridor as part of their 2020 Strategic Plan. Designated roadways for capital investment in street infrastructure to improve bus speed, reliability, and rider convenience.

8. THIS STUDY… 2.25 miles of Turney Road Runs from Ella Avenue in the City of Cleveland (north terminus) through Garfield Heights to Interstate 480 (south terminus) Evaluate the corridor’s potential and readiness for walkable mixed-use development

9. WHAT IS TOD?

10. TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT IS… A mix of commercial, residential, office, and entertainment centered around or located near a transit station. Dense, walkable, mixed-use development near transit attracts people and adds to vibrant, connected communities.

11. WHY TOD? Reduces social inequities Connects people Improves community health and quality of life of residents Improves road safety and efficiency Minimizes environmental impacts

12. TOD IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY Large portions of land in Cuyahoga County are located within walking distance of frequent bus stops or train stations, but very little of that land—just 5.5%—meets basic standards to support TOD.

13. TOD READINESS Considered as part of the Analysis of TOD Zoning—which identified five (5) key zoning characteristics to analyze the readiness of corridors for TOD: Mixed-Use Zoning Front Setbacks Building Heights Lot Coverage Parking Requirements

14. WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?

15. TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE PROFILE BUILT FORM & LAND USE PROFILE BUSINESS & ECONOMIC PROFILE HOUSING PROFILE

16. TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE PROFILE Assess the conditions of existing transit and transportation infrastructure and provide an understanding of how it is used by pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and drivers.

17. KEY FINDINGS Transit frequency is comparatively low Corridor has numerous intersections that are especially dangerous for bicyclists and pedestrians The corridor was recently repaved Has low traffic volumes given the high number of travel lanes

18. BUILT FORM & LAND USE PROFILE Provide an understanding of the character and design of existing development along the corridor.

19. KEY FINDINGS Nearly 50% of the corridor is made up of Institutional uses Six of the eleven most valuable pieces of property are for institutional uses Buildings are generally in good shape—many of which have the potential to contribute to a walkable mixed-use area

20. BUSINESS & ECONOMIC PROFILE Provide an understanding of the economic strengths and vitality of the corridor.

21. KEY FINDINGS Population and number of households are expected to decrease (2028) Median age is expected to increase slightly (2028) Household incomes are expected to increase (2028) Entertainment and food away from home are among the highest spending categories (2023)

22. HOUSING PROFILE Provide an understanding of housing trends and activity within the market area.

23. KEY FINDINGS 66% of units have a gross rent between $750 and $1,499 Rental vacancy rates have fallen 9% from 6.7% in 2012 to 6.1% in 2022 Garfield Heights has seen virtually no new housing construction since 2007 Median sales price has increased rapidly, growing +113% since 2012

24. THE FUTURE OF TURNEY ROAD

25. WHAT DOES TURNEY ROAD LOOK LIKE IN THE FUTURE? Walkable mixed-use development Outdoor dining & entertainment Variety of housing types and price points Safe and efficient transit connections Comfortable gathering spaces Corridor lighting & landscaping WE NEED YOUR IDEAS!

26. COVINGTON, KY (2007)

27. COVINGTON, KY (2022)

28. COVINGTON, KY (2007)

29. COVINGTON, KY (2022)

30. WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR TURNEY ROAD?

31. NEXT STEPS

32. PLANNING PROCESS/ OVERVIEW STUDY INITIATION CORRIDOR PROFILES DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FINAL DOCUMENT Establish processes, responsibilities, roles, and tasks Gather and review existing studies and plans Understand Turney Road corridor and its readiness for TOD Identify specific locations for development/ redevelopment along Turney Road Outline and long-term strategies Identify potential partners, funding sources, and resources Combine the work of the previous phases into a final document

33. TONIGHT’S ACTIVITY Medium-Density Residential Zone Neighborhood Commercial Zone High-Density Residential Zone Downtown Commercial Zone Community Flex Zone

34. 1,8,9 I like the small-town feel!

35. NEXT STEPS/ PLANNING PROCESS Study Initiation Corridor Profiles Development Scenarios Implementation Strategies Final Document Online Survey We want to hear from you! www.countyplanning.us/TurneyRoad

36. NEXT STEPS/ STAY UP TO DATE www.countyplanning.us/TurneyRoad

37. THANK YOU! Write us an email! Rachel Novak, AICP Senior Planner [email protected] www.countyplanning.us/TurneyRoad TAKE THE ONLINE SURVEY TODAY!