North Flatbush Avenue BID Master Plan 6/24/09

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NORTH FLATBUSH AVENUE

B.I.D. MASTER PLAN

June 24 2009 Presentation



Presentation Overview

1. Goals and objectives : What we plan to achieve

2. Teaming with NYC Agencies and Organizations 3. Master Plan Concept : Approaches and relationships

4. Next steps : Implementation



Traf ctoo noisy•too much traf c•want to close traf c lanes•

want to redraw street• lineswant to reduce parking•want to restrict turning•need to slow traf c, use•cameras at red lightsneed to increase police•enforcementwant to add a bus only•lane

Greeningneeds more planting•areasneeds more shade in•

summerwant to make triangles•pedestrian friendlyneeds more trees•need better trash mainte-•nancewant to extend triangles•want more seasonal•planting

Pedestrian Experienceunsafe at night•needs more seating areas•want more cafe tables•want to make this a pedestrian•destinationneeds a better transition be-•tween residential and commer-cial areaneeds more lighting•want holiday lighting•want venders in triangles•

want safer more direct cross•walk

Transportationnot enough bike parking•want neckdowns to increase•sidewalk space

want bus shelters• want bike lanes•want bike maps•needs better signage•

Address Community ConcernsGOALS AND OBJECTIVES



Celebrate the Grand Scale of the Flatbush AvenueGOALS AND OBJECTIVES



Strengthen East West ConnectionsGOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Heart of BrooklynBrooklyn Botanical GardensBrooklyn MuseumBrooklyn Public LibraryFarmers MarketProspect ParkProspect Park ZooBrooklyn Childrens Museum

using topographical, scale and character changes

Create a smooth transition along North Flatbush

Atlantic CenterBrooklyn Academy of MusicTransportation HubMark Morris Dance CenterMoMA Atlantic Paci cBRICUrban Glass



Strengthen North South ConnectionsGOALS AND OBJECTIVES

park slopeboreum hill

prospect heightsfort greene

Create a smooth transition across North Flatbush by using the triangles



Capture Opportunities of Transportation CorridorGOALS AND OBJECTIVES

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Bike Lan e

Bus Route

Subw ay

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2 3

B 6 7

B 4 12 3

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park slopeboreum hill

prospect heights

fort greene

grandarmyplaza

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Subways, buses, cars, bicycles and pedestriansall converge on Flatbush Avenueand give it the potential of becoming a center main street





Draw attention to local businesses and neighborhoodsGOALS AND OBJECTIVES

A diverse neighborhood with diverse interests and opportunities



Maximize use of the TrianglesGOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Engage, improve and activate the trianglesPotential for public open spaces on Flatbush Avenue

park pl 7th ave & park pl



Team up with Local OrganizationsGOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Work with Downtown Brooklyn organizationsand with Heart of Brooklyn Organizations

urban art program farmers market public music gardening programs



Team up with NYC AgenciesGOALS AND OBJECTIVES

urban art program plaza program sheltered bike parking designated bus lane and shelter

Work with the DOT to transform the pedestrian experience



DOTTEAM UP WITH NYC AGENCIES

Working with the DOT we can reduce traf c lanes at intersections to 12’.This will open Flatbush Avenue to more pedestrian use.

7th ave & park pl7th ave & park pl




There are opportunities at every corner to increase pedestrian space and visibility onthe street. This additional space could make the pedestrian connection along Flatbush

Avenue stronger than the traf c connection on the intersecting streets.

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DOT




Decreased traf c lanes at corners will force drivers to slow down as they approachFlatbush Avenue and reduce the length of crosswalks for pedestrians

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DOT




Paving organizes the street and de nes the character of different neighborhoods.Working with the DOT you can gain approvals to add a new hierarchy of

paving to the street.

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Team up with NYC AgenciesGOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Work with the MTA to transform the commuter experience

MTA



MTATEAM UP WITH NYC AGENCIES

Creating a relationship with the MTA will keep you abreast of their future plans forrenovation. This will give you the knowledge to know when and where we can request

the use of their new subway grates that incorporate bike parking and seating.

MTA



MTATEAM UP WITH NYC AGENCIES

Getting approvals from the MTA to increasing signage at transportation nodes will

create a sense of arrival. These nodes can act as gateways to pedestrians. Orientingpeople to the space when they arrive will make it easier for them to navigate the streetand understand everything the businesses of Flatbush Avenue have to offer.

bergen st 7th ave & park pl grand army plaza

NYC Parks & Recreation



NYC Parks & RecreationTEAM UP WITH NYC AGENCIES

Work with the NYC Parks & Recreation to green the streets6th ave triangle





Identifying areas where new trees can be planted and taking care of existing trees will enhance greenery on the Avenue. Getting approvals from

DPR will allow you to enlarge and plant the tree pits on the Avenue.





Working with DPR to incorporate signage or seating around trees is a simple,affordable way to enhance their role in the streetscape





Selecting the right kind of planter and the right kind of plants will create a characterunique to the Avenue. With a maintenance agreement, DPR will provide

training on how to care for plants.

Existing Conditions



Existing Conditions

Wide Street•Lots of Subway Grates•Few Trees•

Master Plan Concept



5th AVENUETRIANGLE 6th AVENUETRIANGLE 7th AVENUE TRIANGLE 8th AVENUETRIANGLE

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Master Plan Concept

1 : Create a buffer zone between vehicles and pedestrians

2 : Engage Triangles and develop them into public open spaces

3 : Develop a family of street elements for character and identity

4 : Respond to the architecture of the Avenue

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Shelter Pedestrians



CREATE A BUFFER ZONE

Use Street Elements




Paving strip to define walking zone/bufferzone• Street elements relate to businesses and architecture•Blank walls are opportunities for art, signage, information maps•Make the most of existing trees•

Integrate MTA grates



g gCREATE A BUFFER ZONE

Use Street Elements




Prototypical Block

Overall Scheme



Engage the Triangles

STREETELEMENTS/ RYTHM

EXISTINGTREE

POTENTIAL TREE

BIKE RACKS

SUBWAY ENTRANCE

BUSSTOP

AMENITIESSTRIP/SIDEWALK EXTENSION

5th AVENUE TRIANGLE 6th AVENUE TRIANGLE 7th AVENUE TRIANGLE 8th AVENUE TRIANGLE

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Triangles are Opportunities to Green Flatbush Avenue

Overall Scheme



Engage the Triangles

5th AVENUE TRIANGLE 6th AVENUE TRIANGLE

2 32 3

2 3 2 3

7th AVENUETRIANGLE

B Q

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8th AVENUETRIANGLE

2 3

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5th Ave Triangle

Pavillion

6th Ave Triangle

Plaza

7th Ave Triangle

Garden

8th Ave Triangle

Extended Park

Each Triangle has a Unique Character

Lead people into the trianglesENGAGE THE TRIANGLES



ENGAGE THE TRIANGLES

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5th Avenue TriangleENGAGE THE TRIANGLES PAVILLION



ENGAGE THE TRIANGLES - PAVILLION

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BuferZone

Pavillion Building Extension BikeLane

ExtensionDean St Sidewalk Sidewalk Sidewalk Flatbush Ave


Temporary Concept

5th Avenue TriangleENGAGE THE TRIANGLES - PAVILLION



BuferZone

BuferZone

BuferZone

Pavillion Building BikeLane

Dean St Sidewalk Sidewalk Sidewalk Flatbush Ave


Permanent Concept

6th Avenue TriangleENGAGE THE TRIANGLES - PLAZA



2 4 ’ 1

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Plaza St Marks Ave Sidewalk Flatbush Ave

Temporary Concept




Plaza St Marks Ave Sidewalk Flatbush Ave

Permanent Concept

7th Avenue TriangleENGAGE THE TRIANGLES - GARDEN ON THE AVENUE



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7th Avenue Triangle - Shelter pedestrians from carsENGAGE THE TRIANGLES - GARDEN ON THE AVENUE






Planter Path Extension ExtensionPlanter Park Pl. Sidewalk Flatbush Ave

Temporary Concept




Planter Path Planter Park Pl. Sidewalk Flatbush Ave

Permanent Concept




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Planter Path Planter Promenade Sidewalk Flatbush AveSt Johns Pl.

Temporary Concept




Planter Path Planter PlanterPath PathSt Johns Pl.

Sidewalk Flatbush Ave

Permanent Concept

StandardsDEVELOP A FAMILY OF STREET ELEMENTS



trash kiosk 5x5 concrete pavinglighting bus shelter street treecityracks

Standard NYC street elements are provided by the city upon request

Traditional Elements: StreetscapeDEVELOP A FAMILY OF STREET ELEMENTS



Contemporary Elements: StreetscapeDEVELOP A FAMILY OF STREET ELEMENTS



Traditional Elements: TriangleDEVELOP A FAMILY OF STREET ELEMENTS



Contemporary Elements: TriangleDEVELOP A FAMILY OF STREET ELEMENTS



Extras with Approvals and Maintenance AgreementsDEVELOP A FAMILY OF STREET ELEMENTS



paving greening lighting signage furniturevehicularpedestrianbike paths

treesshrubsvines

ground coversseasonalstorm water

polesbollardspoint source

way ndingtraf ceducational

point of interestbannersidentity signageenvironment

seatingtablesbicycle racks

plantersbus sheltersshade structurestrash receptaclefences

public artsculpturesmuralssurfaces

signage

These additional street elements need to be provided by private entities

Highlight Rythm and CharacterRESPOND TO THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE AVENUE



Highlight Rythm and CharacterRESPOND TO THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE AVENUE



Next Steps



1. Prioritize Goals & Objectives 2. Team up with agencies 3. Team up with organizations 4. Secure funding 5. Proceed to Implementation

Documents

North Flatbush Avenue BID Master Plan 6/24/09