VISION WORKSHOP MAY 25 th 2016
A COLLABORATION
PROJECT SCHEDULE Explore and Analyze Identify Common Ideas Refine Ideas Plan for Implementation SPRING 2016 SUMMER 2016 FALL 2016
TODAY S AGENDA Explore and Analyze Identify Common Ideas Refine Ideas Plan for Implementation SPRING 2016 SUMMER 2016 FALL 2016 Project context Define a Livable Center Analysis, Opportunities, Goals Visioning exercise Asset Mapping Exercise Next steps
Study area context map Hobby area
WHAT DEFINES A LIVABLE CENTER? Unique identity Compact and mixed-use Connected and accessible Walkable
COMPACT AND MIXED USE concentrate housing, employment, shopping and entertainment in areas with good pedestrian networks and transit
DESIGNED TO BE WALKABLE appropriately oriented and scaled buildings and a good separation of pedestrians, vehicle circulation, and parking
Call out mixed CONNECTED use features AND ACCESSIBLE Safe and easy to reach multiple destinations by foot, bicycle, car or transit
DOING OUR RESEARCH
Who do you want to win the 2017 Super Bowl? A. Dallas Cowboys B. Houston Texans 90% 10% Dallas Cowboys Houston Texans
My connection to the Hobby area is the following (choose all that apply): 1. Live in Hobby area 2. Live nearby 3. Work here 4. Property owner 5. Business owner 6. Commute through 7. Use civic amenities (parks, churches, library, etc.) 8. Other please fill out comment card 32% 7% 7% 25% 4% 3% 22% 0% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
DRAFT GOALS GOAL 1: Provide travel choices in the Hobby area GOAL 2: Create quality places in the Hobby area GOAL 3: Improve environmental quality in the Hobby area GOAL 4: Promote economic development in the Hobby area
GOAL 1: Provide travel choices in the Hobby area.
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRIANTS STREET NETWORK AND TRAFFIC COUNTS
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRIANTS \ METRO BUS SERVICE AREA
Current Bus Map More service but fewer routes
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRIANTS BIKE ROUTES
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRIANTS SIDEWALK CONDITIONS
If circulation improvements were to take place in the Hobby area, what are the most important issues to address? (choose your top three) 1. Pedestrian safety 2. Pedestrian access 3. Pedestrian mobility 4. Bicycle safety 5. Bicycle access 6. Bicycle mobility 7. Vehicular safety 8. Vehicular access 9. Vehicular mobility 10.Other please fill out a comment card 28% 11% 7% 11% 12% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 7% 7% 7% 7% 1%
Do you agree with the following? Providing travel choices in the Hobby Area is important. 57% 1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neither agree nor disagree 21% 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 11% 4% 7% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
GOAL 2: Create quality places in the Hobby area.
What types of additional activities or amenities would you like to see in the Hobby area? (Choose all that apply) 1. Shopping 29% opportunities 25% 2. Work opportunities 22% 3. Play opportunities 4. Learning opportunities 5. Worship opportunities 13% 6. Dining opportunities 9% 7. Other please fill out a comment card 2% 0% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Housing Trends: Study Area vs. Competitive Market Area (CMA)
Housing Trends: Single Family Owner Occupied - 55% (CMA), 46% (Study Area) Median sales price - $112,000 (CMA), $120,000 (Study Area) Close to 50/50 split single family vs. multifamily in Study Area Glenbrook Valley substantial increase in home prices last 3 years ($69/sq.ft. to $114/sq.ft.) Near-term demand: 72 additional for-sale homes / year
Housing Trends: Multifamily Apartments: approx. 89% occupied (CMA), 95% (Study Area) Avg. rents $0.90/sq.ft. (CMA), $0.92/sq.ft. (Study Area) Class B/C market Demand: 344 units by 2020, $0.88/sq.ft. market rents not likely feasible without affordable housing subsidies NOT recommending additional market-rate apartments in near term Opportunity for Senior Housing Class B/B+: 80-125 units near term with rents up to $1.10psf
If infrastructure improvements were to take place in the Hobby area, what are the most important issues to address? (Choose your top three) 1. Vehicle parking 2. Bicycle parking 27% 30% 3. Drainage 4. Lighting 19% 5. Street improvements 17% 6. Bike improvements 7. Sidewalk improvements 8. Other please fill out a comment card 3% 3% 2% 0% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
How would you rate the overall appearance of buildings in the Hobby Area today? 1. Very poor 2. Poor 3. Neutral 4. Good 5. Very good 33% 45% 18% 3% 0% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Do you agree with the following: Creating quality places in the Hobby Area is important. 1. Strongly Disagree 91% 2. Disagree 3. Neither Agree nor Disagree 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 0% 0% 3% 6% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
GOAL 3: Improve environmental quality in the Hobby area.
BERRY BAYOU
If environmental improvements were to take place in the Hobby area, what are the important issues to address (Choose your top three): 1. Shade 2. More places to connect with nature 3. Water quality 4. Drainage 5. Habitat 6. Air quality 7. Other please fill out a comment card 13% 21% 10% 27% 18% 9% 2% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Do you agree with the following: Improving environmental quality in the Hobby area is important. 1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neither agree nor disagree 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 24% 71% 3% 0% 3% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
GOAL 4: Promote economic development in the Hobby area.
Open Spaces
Market Trends Retail: 11.9 million sf in the CMA rents at $13.26psf NNN, vacancy rate at 5.4%; 6k sf under construction 2.9 million sf in the Study Area rental rates at $15.92psf NNN, vacancy at 6.3% Leakage in Health and Personal Care, Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores and General Merchandise Stores
Market Trends Office: 2.4 million sf in the CMA rents at $20.01psf gross, vacancy rate at 8.8%; Avg age 43 yrs. 899k sf in the Study Area rental rates at $19.17 psf gross, vacancy at 11.8% By 2020, the Study Area will have demand for 117k sf based on employment projections NOT suggesting office development due to current over supply in Houston area
Market Trends Hotel: CMA 2,734 Rooms 64.7% Occupancy REVPAR $43.78 Study Area 1,718 Rooms 66.5% Occupancy - REVPAR $44.25 Area near Airport 68.7% Occupancy - REVPAR $60.43 Market supported demand for 76 rooms by 2020; 114 rooms by 2025 Full Service hotel in immediate vicinity of airport with addition of restaurants, bars, music venues
Market Trends Industrial: 26.5m sf in CMA vacancy 2.4% with rents at $6.33psf 10m sf in Study Area vacancy low at 1.6%; rents at $6.83 There is future demand for 250k sf by 2020 Recommendations: small free-standing facilities; public utilities upgrades; infrastructure for trucking traffic; encourage manufacturing
Do you agree with the following: Promoting economic development in the Hobby Area is important. 1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neither agree nor disagree 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 35% 56% 9% 0% 0% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
GOAL 1: Provide travel choices in the Hobby Area GOAL 2: Create quality places in the Hobby Area GOAL 3: Improve environmental quality in the Hobby Area GOAL 4: Promote economic development in the Hobby Area
I believe the most important goal to focus on is 1. Provide travel choices in the Hobby Area 2. Create quality places in the Hobby Area 3. Improve environmental quality in the Hobby Area 4. Promote economic development in the Hobby Area 5. Other please fill out a comment card 0% 51% 26% 20% 3% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
IMPLEMENTING LIVABLE CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
IMPLEMENTING LIVABLE CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
IMPLEMENTING LIVABLE CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
IMPLEMENTING LIVABLE CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
NEXT STEPS Explore and Analyze Identify Common Ideas Refine Ideas Plan for Implementation SPRING 2016 SUMMER 2016 FALL 2016
Although I may not agree with everything stated today, I feel that the overall process for the Hobby Area Livable Centers Study is headed in the right direction. 1. Strongly agree 2. Agree 3. Neutral 4. Disagree 5. Strongly disagree please fill out a comment card 29% 60% 9% 3% 0% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
TELL US YOUR VISION In 20 years, I envision the Hobby area as. What makes Hobby more than a gateway? Add your sticky notes to the board! Feel free to fill out a comment card with additional comments.
MAPPING EXERCISE Step 1: Grab a sharpie and go to a station. Step 2: Write down what you believe are Hobby s assets for that station category. Step 3: Number your comment on the map corresponding map. 3 If you have other comments feel free to write them on the map, place a sticky note or fill out a comment card. Step 4: Visit the other three stations!
Thanks for attending! Visit our website! http://www.h-gac.com/community/livablecenters Additional questions? Contact: Meredith Dang, AICP Chief Regional Planner meredith.dang@h-gac.com 713-993-2443