rv 2014: equitable development- tod in a distressed economy

Penn Avenue Community Works: Laying the groundwork for change along a BRT corridor Patricia Fitzgerald Economic and Community Development Manager Hennepin County Rail~Volution September 23, 2014

• $883 million • Property values

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The context

Hennepin County Community Works

“Perhaps no American county has recently been as innovative and ambitious as Minnesota’s Hennepin County... Community Works has significantly transformed portions of the county through major housing, transportation, parks, and environmental restoration investments."

- Judith Martin and Justin Jacobson, “A County and its Cities: the Impact of Hennepin Community Works,” Journal of Urban Affairs 30 (2008).

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Penn BRT: Stations for a Rail-Like Experience Brooklyn Center Transit Center

Xerxes & 56th

Osseo & Hwy 100

Osseo & 47th

Penn & 43rd

Penn & Dowling

Penn & 36th

Penn & Lowry

Penn & West Broadway

Penn & Golden Valley

Penn & Plymouth

Osseo & 51st

PRELIMINARY Concept Plan Version 1.3 Updated August 27, 2014

Coming Soon to the

Penn Avenue Corridor

Interagency partnership

Strong leadership from elected officials

Holistic approach with focus: BRT, roadway enhancements, coordinated development and placemaking

Commitment to collaborate with the community

Authentic engagement and relationship building BEFORE launching the planning process

First steps

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Understand the assets

Creative CityMaking

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CREATIVE CITYMAKING A partnership with Intermedia Arts and City of Minneapolis

Engagement design by artists Wing Young Huie and Ashley Hanson

10 Engagement design and photos by Wing Young Huie and Ashley Hanson

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Different methods, Different mindset

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“Keep the focus on the people” “Don’t sell the Northside short” “Develop a framework for equity” Increase opportunity/improve the area without displacement Ensure the community benefits from investments and change Ensure value accrues to the community, not just outside investors Make sure burdens and benefits are equitably distributed

Conditions for success

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Commons at Penn Avenue, Building Blocks, Inc. Broadway Flats, Broadway Flats, LLP

Take the long-view, but deliver early results

Early Results Community garden at 36th and Penn Play on Penn Summer Series

• Play on Penn pic – food truck with long line

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Placemaking and demonstrating market potential

Placemaking design and programming by The Musicant Group and SilverCocoon

For more information:

www.hennepin.us/penn patricia.fitzgerald@hennepin.mn.us