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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-12; City Council; 21159; Update Urban Place Village RevitalizationCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 16 AB# MTG. DEPT. 21,159 03/12/2013 CM RECIEVE AN UPDATE FROM URBAN PLACE CONSULTING GROUP REGARDING THE VILLAGE REVITALIZATION PARTNERSHIP DEPT.DIRECTOR^^ CITY ATTY. CITY MGR. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a report from Urban Place Consulfing Group regarding their work with the Village Revitalizafion Inifiative. ITEM EXPLANATION: The City of Carlsbad contracted with Urban Place Consulfing Group on March 14, 2012 to develop programs, policies, financing mechanisms and other initiatives to spur local investment on a self-sustaining basis in the Village area. As part of their scope of worl<, tonight they are presenfing their annual status update of their progress. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding has previously been appropriated for this contract. No addifional funding is being requested at this fime. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require environmental review. EXHIBITS: None. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Sheila Cobian 760-434-2821 sheila.cobian(@amail.com FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY. COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED • CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC • DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN • WITHDRAWN • RETURNED TO STAFF A, AMENDED • COUNCIL RECEIVED THE A, REPORT/PRESENTATION A, OTHER-SEE MINUTES • Thank You Oceanside: Beachy, aspiring Del Mar: Ritzy, posh Encinitas: Trendy, evolving Solana Beach: Artsy, design-oriented Carlsbad Village: What is Carlsbad Village? This is Carlsbad Village. Amazing people, fresh ideas. Local talent, local flavors. A place to connect. Implementing the Vision Economic Development Public Space Activation Capital Improvements Economic Development •Support current business and property owners •Marketing and communication •Improve physical environment •Parking and access •Events •Attract new investment •Retail, office, and residential •Effective business mix •Create leasable space (Master Plan changes) •Proactive outreach •Sustain over the long term •New Village Master Plan (SANDAG grant) •Strong downtown leadership organization with multiple financial resources Downtown Management Model Carlsbad Village Partnership 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 Public/Private Holding Company Vision, Leadership, Staffing Village PBID Assessment District Clean, Safe, & Beautiful; Economic Development; Business Attraction Carlsbad Village Business Association 501(c)6 Membership Organization Events (farmers market), Marketing Carlsbad Village Development Foundation 501(c)3 Foundation Development, fundraising Mobility District Special District Transportation, access, parking •Need for community gathering space •Outdoor movies •Outdoor music, concerts •Ice skating rink •Interim gathering space •“Lighter, quicker, cheaper” •Community involvement •Holiday lights and decorations •New Village Arts partnership •Endless Carlsbad Summer •Farmers market relocation •Curb café policy Public Space Activation •Expand pilot projects •Decorative lighting •Hanging baskets •Trash/recycling containers •Bike racks and corrals, Active Village Campaign •Permanent pedestrian lighting •Gateway signs •Pedestrian/bicycle way finding signs •Parking way finding signs •$1.25 million leveraged through SANDAG (potentially $1.95 million) Capital Improvements Next 60-90 Days •Short-term Master Plan amendments •Economic development package •Public space activation package steve@urbanplaceconsulting.com ashley@urbanplaceconsulting.com Thank You