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NJ Future Forum 2012 Investing Strategically in TOD Morrissy
- 1. The Valley Revitalization Initiative www.handsinc.org
- 2. The Valley Revitalization Initiative • Eight Year Planning and action approach • 40 blocks – the Valley neighborhood of Orange and West Orange • HANDS Inc nonprofit community development corporation is the prime mover
- 3. Max Build-out vs. The Urban Village
- 4. Max Build-out vs. The Urban Village
- 5. Max Build-out vs. The Urban Village
- 6. Max Build-out vs. The Urban Village
- 7. Max Build-out vs. The Urban Village
- 8. Max Build-out vs. The Urban Village
- 9. Max Build-out vs. The Urban Village
- 10. Engage residents, institutions, organizations and two municipalities • Three Universities assisted • 100s of stakeholders participated • Orange and West Orange participated in Smart Growth planning (DCA Grant)
- 11. The Organic Planning Strategy • Ignite a vision • Create a signature project to create momentum • Engage stakeholders in comprehensive planning • Control real estate • Advocate for and embrace redevelopment and zoning powers • Clean-up industrial sites • Attract the best private sector developers
- 12. Several plans make the whole • Valley Revitalization Plan approved by DCA for Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit • Central Valley Redevelopment Plan– Orange • Mitchell-Joyce Rezoning Plan-West Orange • ValleyArts Business Plan 2005 Smart Growth Award from New Jersey Futures 2006-2009 HANDS, Inc; the City of Orange and • Brownfields Development the Township of West Orange Area Plan
- 13. Eliminate the blight • Obsolete deteriorated factory buildings • Brownfields – industrial contamination from hat mfg. and later industrial uses • Problem properties – residential and commercial
- 14. The challenges met and overcome • Minimized residential displacement • Retained key labor- intensive employers • Retained the remaining historic character • Critical mass of new development around the RR station • Making it work for the residents of Orange • Range of housing choices
- 15. Build on the Valley Neighborhood’s Assets • Train station • Historic character • Large public park • East branch of the Rahway River • Location on urban/suburban divide • Popular Italian restaurants • Shared by two towns
- 16. Create a world class urban village • Transit oriented • Pedestrian friendly • Range of housing choices • Mixed-use with neighborhood retail • Community Arts Program • New public park space
- 17. The Arts as an Engine • ValleyArts- a new community organization • Neighborhood revitalization • Economic development • Raise academic achievement • Create a dynamic identity
- 18. Public Art
- 20. Utilize obsolete industrial buildings • Artist live/work spaces • Commercial Arts Center • Community Arts facility
- 21. Resurrect the Valley’s past • Hat making center 1860-1920s • Historic industrial buildings • Strong neighborhood identity
- 22. Rebuild the Valley’s tax base • 600+ new residential units- $120 million investment • 100 arts spaces for working artists and retailers • Neighborhood retail
- 23. Rebuild the Valley’s tax base • Retain major light industrial employers • Top quality private sector developers • Arts District built around old factories and popular restaurants
- 24. Create green space Pedestrian greenway entrance to the Valley
- 25. Attract Resources People, $$$, Partners
- 26. Commitment to artists and innovators
- 28. Affordable financing is required
- 29. Invest in People
- 38. The Valley Revitalization Initiative www.handsinc.org