New Jersey FutureRedevelopment Forum

Harriet Tregoning Director

March 1, 2013

22

2

Attributes of a Globally Competitive City/Region

Distinctive Neighborhoods and DistrictsExample: Southeast/Capitol Riverfront Plan

Multiple Transportation Options, Including TransitExample: DC Circulator, Capital Bikeshare, Streetcar

A Walkable UrbanityExample: Proposed Eye Street, Hines development at Old Convention Center

33

3

Attributes of a Globally Competitive City/Region

Quality Environments and Access to NatureExample: Canal Blocks Park, Capitol Riverfront SE

Shared Social and Economic ProsperityExample: City Vista; 20% affordable housing at 20-80% AMI

Green and Sustainable Development PracticesExample: Since 2006, 651 Registered LEED buildings +

233 Certified LEED buildings

The Luxury of Choice

“New” Transport Infrastructure: Streetcars

UNION STATION AIR RIGHTS

• • 14.30 acres in size• Rear of Station north to K

Streets, NE, crossing H St. overpass

• Land beneath air-rights primarily railroad tracks

• Harsh pedestrian environment but adjacent to Union Station, H Street, NoMa

UNION STATION AIR RIGHTS

• Transit oriented, infill

development • Will connect neighborhoods

and restore urban fabric• Went through an extensive

public process to establish zoning for the formerly unzoned site

The Luxury of Choice

38.5% of DC households do not own any vehicles

46% of all trips are taken by foot, bike or transit

51.5% of all commuting trips are taken by foot, bike or transit

Sustainable DC

DC is a Leader in Sustainability

355+………LEED Certified Projects (+730 in the pipeline)

266 ………………Energy Star-certified green buildings

3…………Fold increase in the use of renewable energy since 2004

7,600… Acres of parks &open space. Most per capita of any city

4%....Of city’s jobs in Green Goods and Services. 2nd highest State

58……....Miles of bike lanes + 100+ miles of additional bike routes

In just one generation—20

years— the District of

Columbia will be the

HEALTHIEST, GREENEST,

AND MOST LIVABLE city in

the United States.

Sustainable DC Vision

Sustainable DC Goals for 2032Built Environment: Attract and retain 250,000 new and existing residents; new construction & existing big buildings are net zero

Climate & Environment: Cut citywide greenhouse gas emissions by 50%; plan for climate change impacts

Energy: Cut citywide energy use by 50%; increase use of renewable energy to 50%

Nature: Increase area of wetlands by 50%; Cover 40% of the District with a healthy tree canopy; 100% of residents are within a 10-minute walk of a natural space

Transportation: Make 75% of all trips by walking, biking, or transit

Waste: Send ZERO solid waste to landfills; reduce total waste generation by 15%; reuse 20% of construction & demolition waste; increase waste diversion rate to 80%

Water: Make 100% of District waterways fishable and swimmable; use 75% of our landscape to filter or capture rainwater for reuse

Health & Wellness: Cut citywide obesity rate by 50%; require ALL new housing to meet “Healthy by Design” standards

Jobs/Economy: 3x as many small businesses; 5x as many green goods & services jobs

Sustainable DC Budget Challenge$4.5 million for 12 District Govt projects

Cool, Green, or Solar: Structural Assessment Survey

Waste Lifecycle Analysis

Saving Gas and Money with Anti-Idling Devices on Police Cars

Temporary Movable Parks

Sustainable Power Plant at Langston Dwellings

Compost Site Pilot Projects

Minimizing Food Deserts with an Urban Food Network

Tree Canopy Implementation Plans for Park and School Lands

Living Building Challenge Green Purchasing Program

Climate Adaptation Plan Study Implementing the Environmental Literacy Plan in DC Public Schools

Aging & outmoded Infrastructure

• Roads; water & sewer systems

• “Grey” methods to manage stormwater

Solutions

• “Green” infrastructure to manage stormwater

• Bike Lanes• Pavement transformed to

pervious surfaces

Globally Competitive City/Region Challenges

DC Clean Rivers Project Overview

DC Clean Rivers Project: $ 2.6 Billion

Nitrogen Removal: $950 Million

Total: $ 3.5 Billion 20-year implementation

(2005–2025) 96% reduction in CSOs

Green Infrastructure InitiativeWhat are we proposing?

Anacostia River Projects Potomac & Rock Creek Projects

DC Water is Implementing Tunnels

Most severely impacted by CSOs

There is time to consider new

approaches if we move forward now

Green Gray HybridGreen will provide additional CSO control

GI Initiative Complements Sustainable DC

Supports Mayor Gray’s Vision for a Sustainable DC Green Economy – more local jobs Water – improve stormwater

capture Climate – heat island reduction Nature – increased tree canopy Energy – less reliance on pumps

If fully implemented, GI would create over 3,500 jobs in the District over a 35-yr period (average of about 100 jobs per year)

Source: “Economic Impacts and Benefits of Alternative CSO Control Strategies: evaluation of Green and Grey Infrastructure Approaches for the DC Clean Rivers Project” by Stratus Consulting, July 24, 2012

Washington, DC is Growing

2000 Census pop: 572,0592010 Census pop: 601,723

July 2012 pop: 632,323

• As much growth in the first two years as in the previous ten

• More than 60% of growth is people under 35• In most educated region of country, people

moving in are >>highly educated• In top 2 US markets for foreign investment• 3rd largest office market in the country –

vacancy rates <5%

For more information

Harriet TregoningDirectorDistrict of Columbia Office of Planning1100 4th Street, SW, Suite E650Washington DC 20024202-442-7600harriet.tregoning@dc.govwww.planning.dc.govFacebook & Twitter @OPinDC