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Home My WebLink About24-21 RESOLUTION F FPY( \ k P ry'S PS 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville,AR 72701 (479)575-8323 Resolution: 24-21 File Number: 2020-0923 EXPRESS INTENT FOR TRAIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO STUDY AND DEVELOP ORDINANCES TO REGULATE AND PROMOTE TRAIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE WHEREAS,the Fayetteville Unified Development Code does not directly address trail economic development in a manner that guides future residential and commercial activity along our trail systems; and WHEREAS,over 100 miles of trails exist within the City of Fayetteville,with many intersecting with major metropolitan nodes,which have experienced continual development;and WHEREAS,there are many benefits to encouraging and promoting trail adjacent economic development,such as increased sales tax revenue;diverse and abundant commercial and residential spaces;maximization of trail potential;boost in property values;and reinforcing the City's commitment to the social and economic vitality of the city. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville,Arkansas hereby requests that Mayor Jordan utilize appropriate City staff to study and develop for the City Council's consideration ordinances to regulate and promote trail economic development in the City of Fayetteville. PASSED and APPROVED on 1/5/2021 Page 1 Printed on 1/8/21 Resolution: 24-21 File Number: 2020-0923 Approved Attest: `�� GLE•RK j�r�i \.• CI Ty•..PF.% 6(4(4 atir/ii Lioneld Jordan, y Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer (:49, : ••: %y2•'4/ SAS Page 2 Printed on 1/8/21 F° E,JF City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville,AR 72701 1 (479)575-8323 r'.N' `�� Text File \qRK File Number: 2020-0923 Agenda Date: 1/5/2021 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution Agenda Number: B.1 EXPRESS INTENT FOR TRAIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO STUDY AND DEVELOP ORDINANCES TO REGULATE AND PROMOTE TRAIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE WHEREAS,the Fayetteville Unified Development Code does not directly address trail economic development in a manner that guides future residential and commercial activity along our trail systems;and WHEREAS,over 100 miles of trails exist within the City of Fayetteville,with many intersecting with major metropolitan nodes,which have experienced continual development;and WHEREAS,there are many benefits to encouraging and promoting trail adjacent economic development, such as increased sales tax revenue;diverse and abundant commercial and residential spaces;maximization of trail potential; boost in property values; and reinforcing the City's commitment to the social and economic vitality of the city. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville,Arkansas hereby requests that Mayor Jordan utilize appropriate City staff to study and develop for the City Council's consideration ordinances to regulate and promote trail economic development in the City of Fayetteville. City of Fayetteville,Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 1/8/2021 City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2020-0923 Legistar File ID 12/1/2020 City Council Meeting Date-Agenda Item Only N/A for Non-Agenda Item Mary McGetrick 11/10/2020 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES(620) Submitted By Submitted Date Division/Department Action Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas requests that City staff study and develop for the City Council's consideration ordinances to regulate and promote trail economic development in the City of Fayetteville. Budget Impact: Account Number Fund Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item? No Current Budget $ - Funds Obligated $ - Current Balance S - Does item have a cost? No Item Cost Budget Adjustment Attached? No Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget V20180321 Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution# Change Order Number: Approval Date: Original Contract Number: _ CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEMO %Ir ARKANSAS MEETING OF DECEMBER, 2020 TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff Garner Stoll, Development Services Director FROM: Mary McGetrick, Long Range Planning Manager Hugo Hamblin-Agosto, Long Range Planner DATE: November 10, 2020 SUBJECT: City staff requests to study and develop for the City Council's consideration ordinances to regulate and promote trail economic development in the City of Fayetteville. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council requests staff study and develop for the City Council's consideration ordinances to regulate and promote trailside economic development in the City of Fayetteville. BACKGROUND: Trailside economic development initiatives have experienced heightened interest from developers and municipalities as trail systems expand and citizens increasingly utilize active transportation networks. Additionally, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to create an impact in the way people work and live, they are increasingly utilizing active transportation corridors. Many municipalities have increasingly focused on improving their economic resiliency and have sought opportunities to maximize their potential growth associated with trailside development. Transforming and repurposing undeveloped trailside parcels has generated renewed investment and revitalization from citizens and developers alike. Trail systems tend to be the ultimate convergent point of transportation and economics and quickly become catalysts for sustaining healthy, interconnected and resilient cities. DISCUSSION: Fayetteville continues to grow and neighborhoods have recently experienced an increase in density adjacent to the trail system. This plan supports the continued development of vibrant and economically healthy trail systems through increased economic development initiatives. Particularly, as development along the trail continues, the availability of developable land will diminish, thus the ability to guide and structure this development will be key in creating economic growth for the City. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 Encouraging sustained economic resiliency requires businesses to have access to consumers. The City has maintained an exceptional system of outdoor trails that connect the City to the wider Northwest Arkansas region. Having a strong active transportation network in place provides small businesses an opportunity to reach more consumers and gain greater flexibility in choosing their location. Continued support of trailside development will attract more residents and local businesses will benefit by having more consumer access in different and novel ways. Below are examples of various projects staff would like to explore in relation to increasing the economic vitality of the trail system; • After an initial meeting with the Parks Department staff it was found that the mobile vendor ordinance may be amended to allow for the presence of permitted micro vendors such as bike and cart vendors. This amendment would increase access to consumers for small business owners that may not have the resources to maintain a traditional brick and mortar location. Allowing vendors along trails also has the potential to increase sales tax revenue. • Long Range Planning staff found that peer cities have launched large scale consumer preference reports in conjunction with focus group sessions to determine the types of businesses members of the community would like to see along the trail systems. These reports can guide economic development policy and allow staff to reach out to potential developers who may be a good fit for the larger trailside development. • Trailside development is hindered by various existing code regulations. Creating a trailside economic development zoning overlay district will allow for greater flexibility for development adjacent to the trail system. The overlay may include building design guidelines such as required dual facades, fence height and material regulations and loading dock locations. It may also include site design regulations including the location of parking, pedestrian walkways and decreased setback requirements. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: N/A Attachments: Resolution of Intent Trailside Economic Development Report Mobile Vendor Cheat Sheet Trail Economic Development Plan .L ,iilik. .- - ...:__,. .. ,. . . _ , .,,,_ , , .. . ,‘ , _ .,,. , . . 1 1 ioto Credit:bikearkansasmagazine.com w __ 4..'- w;"" li - ' ,^psi ri _ t . II . f -t ._ .. ,. ' - - N's 1 ' .—aveito, , ii..., .... -,'":".-- ..,-----*As...1* , ° ^ ' 1 ' Ili k 4 II, i'•rAik.-. .... . , I, to 1 1 'ME r 1 • 4ef ., . IP, =.; t ' 0 .lle 141, Iri , ir a ,,,„,, � , r t .1 -; „" ._ .. izr, ,,, ,f , ,,,,,,_,,,), • , t — . ti � ( ..,.-'—� r: -�..-+tea.-��.�.1. 11512. Introduction Trailside economic development continues to gain heightened interest from developers and governmental agencies across the country.The City of Fayetteville continues to develop an extensive trail network which residents have increasingly utilized for commuting and recreation.Being the ultimate convergent point of transportation and economic vitality,trail adjacent spaces have become catalysts for sustaining healthy,interconnected and resilient cities.Through transforming and repurposing underutilized areas adjacent to the trailside for economic development,communities have experienced renewed investment and revitalization.These spaces not only have the potential to captivate consumers,but also to leverage economic potential for small business owners. A common issue for local communities is their reliance on outside investment to fuel economic growth.This notion relies on the promise that corporate entities will remain loyal to local communities.When these entities become the primary provider of goods and services to a community,their income gained is potentially lost towards outward spending(money funneling outside of the local economy).Having a strong local economic base is necessary for communities to remain independent and thriving.Research has shown that small business development has accounted for 61.8%of net new jobs from the first quarter of 1993 until the third quarter of 2016.Municipalities should continue to encourage diversity when it comes to their economic anchors including micro economic growth potentially driven by consumer spending on and adjacent to vibrant trial systems. Growth and resiliency for local enterprises requires accessibility to consumers.The City of Fayetteville has maintained an exceptional system of outdoor trails which connect the City to the wider Northwest Arkansas region.Trail adjacent development is particularly successful at creating inviting novel spaces that entice consumers to continue patronizing those businesses. These systems strengthen active transportation networks and further increase consumer accessibility. Providing access to streets and a strong active transportation network offers small businesses an opportunity to reach more consumers.Reaching consumers is important for businesses starting to establish their brand and increases their chances of sucess. Building Footprint Comparing the spatial footprint of the trail across decades provides insight into the natural evolution of trail development.The images below show areas that trails have experienced substantial change. 1994 Current • W Appleby Rd. o U V I _— ) yI a I - i s• a � : 9 1 1 r • • Li1 1 . 1jklilliiriliV--- ........*"..nel‘ a,�-+ :ill-- , . • E Zion Rd. Rm. i MI 1 4) 1 W 4 'e 13'i it . , I uoau 7\id ' '' C1 D RD VD i Fayetteville neighborhoods have experienced monumental infill in proximity to the trail system.According to City Plan 2040,the population of Fayetteville continues to grow,and will continually increase by 41% between 2017-2040.This plan creates an opportunity to refine and shape our trails to accommodate a population increase by offering more experimental and economically advantageous opportunities. Leveraging both the strengths of residential growth and its economic potential,this plan provides the tools needed to guide the future of economic growth along the trails system. Go als t This section highlights goals,action items,and core principles tied to trail economic development.Several unique hurdles exist when considering the economic vitality associated with development along the Razorback Greenway including the streamside overlay zone,floodplain/floodways,among other Fayetteville regulatory systems.Thriving trail economic development is reliant on the successful navigation of these possible hurdles.Though this plan primarily focuses on the Razorback Greenway,it's principals may be incorporated across various regional trail systems. 10 Increase the local entrepreneurship presence and resiliency adjacent to the trail system.110 . Connect and strengthen communities through increasing multimodal,sustainable,and equitable transportation. • 10 Strengthen neighborhood character through preservation and enhancement. • + y,✓----,/ ` �, =�� ., l ails .•4. "'ham. ,r.. n . "iglOOP' Photo Credit edibleozarkansas.ediblecommunities.com 0 Photo Credit:LittleRockSoireacum --,4..111} .V Illir.:;,- - -.. I), • r 0 .-4.110.111111511. Increase local entrepreneurship Connect and strengthen communities through increasing and resiliency along the trailside. multimodal,sustainable,and equitable transportation. i 0 A : : '' ___,---. Enhance public recreational facilities and other community assets. Increase accessibility andaffordability of small businessncubator s. Entrepreneurship and innovation are key to a community's long term vitality.Having the Having exceptional community assets fosters community and can attract private investment ability to access more price points of entry to commercial spaces result in greater by companies wanting to utilize these spaces.Focusing on community assets and natural , economic resiliency.Through diversifying commercial space,our vendors can begin design,spaces can be transformed to reflect a places personality and core principles. climbing the commercial ladder. Action Items Action Items • Secure federal and state grants to improve existing infrastructure within opportunity nodes. • Research state and federal grants that support small business development. • Partner with the Parks department to encourage public facilities that support all recreation types. • Address areas in the code that limit small business development. • Partner with the Parks department to create an existing facilities report that addresses current conditions and future potential. r artner wit of er agencies to provi I e sma iusiness oan assistance and support within these opportunity nodes. ._ Continue promoting the 24-hour neighborhood along the trail B .. .. strategi ,:ng a • •a tea, It's pertinent that local business support is a collaborative effort.Through sustained and collaborative partnerships,resources can be targeted towards better serving entrepreneurs and Often cities are designed for daytime use.Capturing both the nighttime and daytime small businesses.Focusing these programs within opportunity nodes allows commercial economy,cities are able to reach a neighborhoods full economic potential.The City of Fayetteville development may be better guided by staff. has continually used practices that promote this objective,but it's important that improvements and Action Items evolution occur as the city continues to expand. • Create a small business lending program that matches entrepreneurs'contributions. Action Items • Pilot a bi-yearly small business event along the trail. • Partner with the Police department to install greater safety features along the trail. • Support a trailside business association. • Invigorate the trailside with more diverse and engaging types of lighting. ,- A ., , . .,.._-- . - -. -- .. - . - -...___ _ . __ - _ _ . ... A .____ __ _,. _— Expand commercial space opportunities Create a community vision plan that further solidifies future goals . .ro ects alon_the trail. R for small businesses and earl entrepreneurs. and It's important to expand our commercial space availability beyond the traditional built It's important to address the intersection between transportation and economic development. environment.This means allowing more flexibility and creativity in defining commercial Through the lens of new urbanism,planning active transportation along the trail ensures users spaces.Through revising our food vendor ordinance,We can create conditions for connect and invest with their neighborhoods.Though trails function as major conductors of active entrepreneurs to see their business thrive by expanding their opportunity to engage transportation,it's necessary to plan how future and current uses may be encouraged to utilize consumers. these spaces. Action Items Action Items • Revise existing regulations to allow vendors in parks and public property. • Create a trailside economic plan that envisions future goals,objectives,and action item, • Convert underutilized city property into temporary mobile vendor courts. Create a consumer preference report along the trail to guide the types of businesses resident want to see on the trail. • 6 0 iiiiiii -,-- r 1 �ij 7 II , � f. J ,\:\- Photo Credit:cnu.org 3 Strengthen neighborhood character through preservation and enhancement. Develop a design overlay that defines how future trailside A developments address and incorporate the trail system into their design in the initial conceptual phases of approval. It's necessary to guide and shape future development along the trail.An overlay supports a city's objective without heavily uprooting and complicating existing regulations.These overlay zone ca n be flexible,and should be tailored to the existing conditions and desired outcomes. Action Items • Conduct a zoning analysis to address current limitations on commercial, multifamily, and nontraditional development. • Research cases where innovative overlay districts have been utilized to guide future development. • Create an interdepartmental collaboration to address the regulatory components necessary for a successful overlay. This page was intentionally left blank Hone the user experience through experimental methods B and leveraging community assets. Often experimental design is overlooked in the planning process.The design for projects should be collaborative and reflective of the community that simultaneously sparks curiosity and familiarity. Since trails rely on user experience,it's important that design and community perception be a centra I focus to any endeavors. Action Items • Partner with local artists and agencies to create a'local artist spotlight"initiative along the trail. • Research and incorporate a trail economic overlay district that encourages all types of social and economical activity. AConvert unbuildable land to public spaces that rely on natural design and principles(increase resident's connectivity to the natural environment). • land which can be difficult to develop is often left empty and untouched.This creates a gap in public space and recreational areas;these could become parks,gardens,or anything that relies on natural design. Action Items • Research and incorporate design standards along the trail system and underutilized lands. • Identify city owned property along the trail that's best suited for public use. Core Principles Create affordable Promotion and retention of local commercial spaces Economic entrepreneurial talent Foster versatile Strengthen design infrastructure characteristics Social Strategize incremental Diversify housing and development commercial options Developmental Demographics • PopuWuon Growth Fayettevdke Population Pyramid Fayetteville 1a006 r•95611t'- IN•c P. es YNt 6roo.a 75 w4+oat _ 60i0 ML OMH[o l.rrs - x,� SS to.VNS - XWl a5 w5.VNS111.0111 10 Di SS too Yaws 1.01.1111111111 MPw 2S w a6 YN s .10M u w2a VNs qDM IS to I2 YNs _ 166D: 10..Yeas - x,pJ S tog Vats - Ur.1e 5 Yews - lir . IS 00% 10 OM SJ. 00. 5J. 10 O. I,. I •Van*•Ma. MO Vm Population Growth MSA Population Pyramid MSA .aaow .uu:9n. s sere o+e MI 106.Yeas MIME soo as «o If w 1.YN4 wsw to.Yeas IIIMIIIIIIMIIIIMMIMIMII .. 'o S.YNL 1.11111111111.111111111 SI:.Il1 •o.'vas .1110111111111111111111111111111.111.1111.111 POOP to.vat MMMIIMMINIMINEIMINI IA.M. 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Region • t t , ,- ,r ,....., , , . N Razorback Greenway Segments µs. N City of Fayetteville --_ .-., ^052t W -4 E —Scull Creek Trail W E - Razonback Greenway t Powell Street Trail Lake S -Lake Fayetteville Trail S City Limits Frisco Trail Lake Wards -- City Limits The Razorback Greenway is a 36-mile shared-use trail system that Focusing on Fayetteville,the sections of the Razorback Greenway within city extends from Fayetteville to Bentonville.This system comprises 19 limits consists of 4 major trails:Frisco,Scull Creek,Powell Street,and Lake smaller trail segments,each with their own unique identity and Fayetteville.These four trails connect and defines our community.The ecosystem.Spanning various downtowns and natural parks,this following section breaks down these segments in more detail,and focuses on /mr active transportation system captures a variety of zoning their existing zoning regulations. designations which encourage various development patterns. 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RSFJ I-1 I-1 C 1 RMF44 ( R t presence.F.xistin o and plans can RNF 'Dom'DG • MSc® ®� /1 P 6 B RMF-24 4 PMF.40 MS, DO oG nC Miles be found in the recently completed Rn1F.4n pG kscNc N �� ,M oc m�p Razorback GreenwaySegments ® cMs.®�®� H4 9 0 0 075 o t 5 0 3 Fayetteville Mobility and Active 2" P, °Msli�•sL RNF , RSF Frisco 1144 SG4th Transportation Plan.With other large , , . F 4 t:a /R o• Streamside Protection Zone scale projects,such as the cultural arts ■ �)�� Type corridor,there�l is great opportunity to MF �)II DG 11111 Banktull build on past success. P-, 'MF 0 1 •1' :, �,°c •no®a F 9 r(i .,,v. 'AIF+.aF.IF,L E I . I Management 1 n ii Msc NCDo Do Nc NF I'. N ;.2 t] sc Msc ... DDN(. 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This area is cohesive towards residential development.Introducing an overlay structured towards j aaI�.R" ' `Gr """ economic development would likely increase density and desirability as {�y 2a_ 1I Rom l —` R s.12 more amenities begin to cluster(as seen further north).This segment will RY YA ROA require careful planning that addresses structural and ecological concerns, RMF rr P,, Re A m due to the streamside protection overlay.Additionally,this segment R MVOcrosses through 71B,which provides enough pedestrian and vehicle traffic A° , �sr CO de R, to provide support for small businesses and entrepreneurs. — l -- "'tl n fi J ,,,_, R3F-I , M t, R. 0 1 Ng P5,4 dik glipri. WF Yl wpm Wedin_on Dr 'd aY rW�L'Ii,,,+,Itl'�'5 ' ® _ r' I \ , ' Fl— 1 • " 04 =sari 1:" '. RSA No— EF ' a �.--_.� I. _:\ _ (—_Van Asche Dr Itwy 71R . ` �`sl RYA ANYA� R.I r / 0 / I RO x I` .Jll,i, F'I `W3R-." P,II T..R. 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This area is advantageous for trail economic development,because it —Fayet.„te Reece N'+E \ has pockets of land outside the streamside protection zone.Located within a C-2 district,which was designed to encourage functional grouping of commercial enterprises,the zoning is geared towards Though a majority of this area is outside of the protection zone.Development mixed-use and walkable communities.Historically,economic projects projects within this area are severely limited to protect its natural ecosystem, within this area have been focused on retail use,but there's ample room which is something that stakeholders should be vigilant to preserve. to guide more diverse development here as Fayetteville continues to Alternatively,this area could fuel economic development for outdoor grow. recreational enthusiasts;this could include restaurants and other tourism related industries. ...4, I, it.... .. . -.4000,.- 7 3 e '"- '�o r w _ With Q, � x V i� Oi' .111111.1....- E op III 2611. & 1111 ill , .. . - s. f 4 l ,..).-. . . .. Ir V ' $ I1KI-If 11'i1 1 P W3 1 Ig aa•Ldw�+ M. Ij,LmJl1 _ / �, 1 a /� 5' Nodes of Opportunity • 1 The existing economic conditions of our trail systems, specifically the variety of uses and sizes,support the need �; aideite . to outline several nodes of economic opportunity.As rle w "tit r�s'�^� r� favorable conditions evolve it's important to guide and ■ �;{ support the trails as places of high economic value.By -_ 1 A' 9'r_ L. clearly identifying areas primed for success,future �t t implementation of this plan can yield the highest return. ., is ar!� U-� Cities have never been static and have evolved at various ,.3 1ii �m .if , ,I � , t iir. rates over time.This type of plan is reflective of this North Opportuni Node eiY,��yl��V 1 EILSPA•-,;: i, •organic evolution of communities and their urban V ftr ��. �•,+� _, j, '- landscape. A�f�+ C .41141minki+ + ,e_=_J i. _ r 1 t 'N .,a ist----- � a;r .,_ r• -- Central Opportunity ode Encouraging defined geographical nodes permit ' • Tt_i.., flexibility and control as purposed action items are1111 '; SiF H fi>' integrated into the existing city fabric.The ability to 11 � yw �':'� '-f. u� � ,� I temperature check policies allows them to be adjusted South Opportunity Node VI _ .,!...oil.,—..0: '• "mil!St�',y ,- �A.d i and refurbished based on their overall '� , ? r —•5• „t tw, I r- -' Z effectiveness within the community.Further extensions �• and applications of this plan can applied to other trail MG I t systems as deemed appropriate,but the following nodes y provide the necessary groundwork for innovation to r -11,11 bloom. • Trailside Opportunity Nodes Miles 0 1 2 4 O Opportunity Nodes -Razorback Greenway Fayetteville Roads City Limits Lakes N W F S W Kelley St �� J _a W L&I I W Sycamore St I I �I i Wiliam St William St u i ' j Q< a W waNry st a I r a :' /// i ----o, NISH 1 = W Spruce St ' 2 0 i MN ) 11111111 �o reatlwdlst )//r)r _ Beck Dr/ � Q I N W Putman St - man st z 1' W y St 1 1' t .i I W Holly Si ¢ s a p@ Z t W HaLI SI < --. _. Patrloia Ln 5 z 33' N i 2 8 Z Z - .North St ''''.: :.y Hwy 7t10 ��I .. a W Im lit f_____ W yhea St (� I N o W P.rie' 1 '1 �, I 1 Trailside Opportunity Nodes Miles Trailside Opportunity Nodes Miles 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 Q South Opportunity Node Q Central Opportunity Node - Frisco Trail Scull Creek Trail QCultural Arts Corridor --- Fayetteville Roads I - Fayetteville Roads Streamside Protection Zone Streamside Protection Zone Type Type N Ell BankfullIIII N Bankfull ' I 1 Management Management W `�� i -1 Waterside W L F-1 Waterside S S r '\K ' I 1 :‘' €I a W Drake SI r `\1 sa n Il/ W_aF SL1I �NIslay / � Z �1, o � bridge yee Dr• 4 a 1I' \ aPP Dr =W Wise St ¢g Y �S`�Hz 2eb I \- 1 m 1 \ o is g ggST W Garrett Dr Z , a O ie Jacks Blvd • Bob PI yi z St ¢ W Elm _St E Elm St m __47 1 (1 a U I �_ f0 Z W -L S. /�/W POPIr�r St z 2 W F Poplar St Z / Q� 4 - I c v�iriler S y8 WBet Nr4I / 1' tl T ll 1 U Ash St Z W Ash St 3 I W Davis SI I _._} Z Trailside Opportunity Nodes Miles 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 CMNorth Opportunity Node Scull Creek Trail Fayetteville Roads Streamside Protection Zone Type - Bankfull N 1 _I Management i 41- Waterside W �� [- ''" E P S \ ,\ V NilL b ' CD a s rs ; . i\ r--� w �, ) qa 5 0050000, 5 Mobile Commerical Vendors 6 Commerical Food Vendor Cheat Sheet • ,.Millifts 1 ...per ` r I _ \ #I 7�r.� �A ° a F • E. Mr PI P ,A 1. i � • .. T es of Mobile Commerical Vendors Cyclist Vendor Having a capacity to utilize roads,sidewalks,and trails, these are eco-friendly and carbon neutral mobile cam- i,- I., - *' mercial spaces.Built on either a bicycle or tricycle, ..r , ,°. • ' these vendors are able to easily reach consumers and -• , �' •• ,0II test their product's viability.Permitting these along ',1-..' i ��- _ - i trails and other strethes of pedestrian walkway can ..,_ • ' L , • poteitally fill service gaps that are unaccessable to ,,, other service provider. .1 . \I'm" — _ _. 7 Photo Credit:icetrikes.com • *gel* , - —__�.,- . kiosks These are vendors that operate from general- ly irb ly immovable booths that can be quickly setup/ -use• � H. wit a"q ii I 1 i 1H NI: utl i 1 i 'I Photo Credit:www.madeinchina.com i µ . Trailer H.,._ � These are mobile operations based on streets or 1PPILII Over Border; private property.They do not travel under their own power,and require an individual or vehicle to tow., _ „�4 - These types of vendors are suited for permanent or Tacos and More I RAT '�" temporary operation. f® Ili i 'Or 4T—A,..___________jilLaill NIV TEGY,TiDV.R"f.7SGOM i'hot°( Itdil Ill,krowl Trucks ,Y; .. These are large motorized vehicles,which accammo date a wide range of commercial activities.Often asso- .,,e1 -, - " dated with the pop-up restaurant phenomenon,these ` ;,� 1 F trucks offer a variety of specialties that have become 1 "°-� , t, a4,, `.. • ,, particularly popular.Able to relocate frequently,these ` — l' '""—r..:;;,�Rl vendors have the freedom to move large quantities of roduct and a ment Basil '"... P ui .qP y Photo Credit Oickr tom Mobile catering �r Generally limited to selling lightweight retail and prepared food,this option is commonly found in many i JIgjn II!. i. dense urban centers.They're normally transported v _____ through physical means,and have limited capacity. ;,..,.,,a They're suitable for high traffic areas with limited _ -,_- *All STAR y e pedestrian space. "•"'.'rwye;' ��T STAR R I. .v ,i ':I115)9 III/ Photo Credit:allstarclteringllccom '^ ' ► 4', I. ',. Bustaurants • Iy4..„rnrn s ' 'f ' Generally these are businesses inside a converted • ' __ '' _ `�; 1 bus.These are mostly immovable,and require long - , ,,, ' / term investments.They have the capacity to serve the P most consumers,and utilize non traditional means of `rii` placemaking and repurposing. I: tray tr Photo Credit:britishcolumbia.com Commerical Food Vendor Cheat Sheet CLASS Allows vendors to serve only packaged foods and beverages.No preparation or assembly of foods or beverages may take place on the unit.Assembly is not permitted on site,and should be entirely prepared in a commercial or cottage kitchen.Ice may not be dispensed to customers,and can only be used for tern- perature control.No handwashing station required,since there is no bare hand contact with food. These vendors are able to provide hot/cold food and refreshments.Unpackaged C L A S S food is permitted,but assembly must be prepared in a commercial or cottage kitchen.Ice may be dispensed to consumers,and must remain separately stored. Portable handwashing stations are required for customers,while dishwashing capability is required if vendors intend to reuse utensils or other equipment. CLASS Vendors are able to prepare and serve food and refreshments,but can't pro- cess or cook raw meat.They may prepare the food and/or refreshments onsite if their unit has the capacity.Ice may be dispensed to consumers,and must remain separately stored.Portable handwashing stations and restrooms are required for customers.Dishwashing capability is required if vendors intend to reuse utensils or other equipment. Vendors can prepare and serve food and refreshments given they can pro- C L A S S vide the necessary preparation and storage facilities. Ice may be dispensed to consumers,and must remain separately stored.Portable handwashing stations and restrooms are required for customers.Dishwashing capability is required if vendors intend to reuse utensils or other equipment.Limited seating and dining facilities are required for consumers to utilize. iqiii 1 ment Plan Trail Economic Development p „„,,r,Cr,,1, h)1, ,r, in„v,,,11,,i rre=.tom f to AO ti al I ill- 0 -; .-!. 1&I ..,,,,44 , _ , - , . .._._ 4. , 4 it • r 4i' ..'"'ti.. _ .. fir ' -.... • F. LI �.`. "whip a...`,, Introdu ction Across the country economic development initiatives associated with trail systems and greenways have garnered heightened interest from developers and governmental agencies alike.Trails hold tremendous potential for economic and community development.Being the ultimate convergent point of transportation and economics,these often-underutilized spaces have become catalysts for sustaining healthy,interconnected and resilient cities. The Northwest Arkansas region is no different. The creation and continued growth of the Razorback Greenway has provided the potential for novel economic opportunity as residents increasingly utilize its active transportation networks for commuting and recreation.Additionally,with the advent of the Cultural Arts Corridor we should expect to see heightened interest in the real estate development and retail sectors along that section of the trial.Thus,it is imperative that the city be prepared preemptively,through planning efforts and public engagement,to support,advocate and regulate economic growth adjacent to our trial systems. Growth and resiliency with local enterprises requires accessibility to consumers.The City of Fayetteville has maintained an exceptional system of outdoor trails that connect the City to the wider Northwest Arkansas region.Having access to streets and a strong active transportation network provides small businesses an opportunity to reach more consumers;particularly successful creating inviting place along the trail entices consumers to visit these areas more often.These systems strengthen active transportation networks and further increase consumer accessibility.Reaching consumers is important for businesses starting to establish their brand and increases their chances of enterprise survival. There are several ways to responsibly encourage both micro and macro investment along the trial.Initially micro efforts such as transforming and repurposing city owned underutilized areas adjacent to the trail and amending existing ordinances to allow micro vendors to utilize these spaces has potential to initiate renewed investment and revitalization in the greenway.These underutilized spaces not only have the potential to captivate consumers,but also leverage a parcels additional economic potential for future growth. On a larger scale over the next decade as the area's population continues to grow and the desire to live adjacent to active transportation increases,creating and adopting trailside zoning overlay districts and design standards will allow citizens to guide and balance recreational,environmental,and economic growth.The following report,created in collaboration with various city departments and committees including Fayetteville PD, Parks Department,Trails Department and the Active Transportation Committee,outlines proposed guiding principles for trailside economic development as well as in-depth review of the proposed initiatives. j 11 . �i • - sAl 1 Core Principles rti F , fJ rg- t I . I1 ' ?", 5 s Nei�'+� ' 7:44,.0,'.1,..•41i:/iii?les.:;..60::.;::.iPplil'.:":. K •,t`..or‘ ,, : `r !, ia �1�� r''y, tCreate affordable i „ �e44 r- Promotion and retention of local , ,/ �;, jt ``��/i : i commercial spaces Economic entrepreneurial �� ,4' f � , �. ....4-'' :," s,illil '' ... 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L S._ - O i t + • MINX CO — e : 1 r I — / 11 %—i ' ## -1 i a: ® 'e-- i*0' 1i ® i 1 _ , ipiPk. • , 10.jki-7-mik--- . \ . _T___ ...• .. ..;,.. .. �;�' TPT- -T: u �� I F..-- \ . le'1,7, 1 'r- Fayetteville neighborhoods have experienced monumental infill in proximity to the trail system.According to City Plan 2040,the population of Fayetteville continues to grow and will continually increase by 41% between 2017-2040.This plan provides an opportunity to refine and shape trail adjacent development to accommodate population increase by offering economically advantageous opportunities that support active transportation.Leveraging both the strengths of existing regulation and the amazing economic potential of the trail this plan provides the tools needed to guide the future of all trails systems. Demographics • Population Growth-Fayetteville Population Pyramid-Fayetteville lm.® . 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Region • ___ t .riL-- _.., . . .,. 3 .. , . ,.. City of Fayetteville o os+ r Razorback Greenway Segments o os i z s :,w µ, r -Pow Creek Trail �y E Razonback Greenway —Powell Street Trail '? ' Lake 5 —Lake Fayetteville Trail S City Limits --- Frisco Trail INS Lak e m 1. :,,�;;.] city Limits The Razorback Greenway is a 36-mile shared-use trail system that Focusing on Fayetteville,the sections of the Razorback Greenway within city extends from Fayetteville to Bentonville.This system comprises 19 limits consists of 4 major trails:Frisco,Scull Creek,Powell Street,and Lake smaller trail segments,each with their own unique identity and Fayetteville.These four trails connect and defines our community. ecosystem.Spanning various downtowns and natural parks,this active transportation system captures a variety of zoning designations which encourage various development patterns. • i= At- j., Goals .... ... �I . / I • • This section highlights core principles,goals and action items tied to trail economic development.Though ,%:1�.+� • 4firoiiiip..,e'�S r this plan focuses specifically on the Razorback Greenway,due to the location of our identified nodes of • alopr' opportunity, important it's to attempt to incorporate the goals and initiatives of this plan throughout the , + trail system.There are however several unique hurdles to be addressed along the Razorback Greenway ' . ,,r. �\ including the streamside overlay zone,floodplains/floodways,as well as various other existing regulations. .' '{ , ti t IS 1 ,• ?` • l ��,. - •y' , Increase local entrepreneurship presence and resiliency along the trailside. , ,' iI." f' 1t1 ,~ ~ Connect and strengthen communities through increasing multimodal, I ! ' • ,� Sustainable, and equitable transportation. : '^ ,•. , » , �-+a--t......,c :.. , - - Strengthen neighborhood character through preservation and enhancement. ~ s �' .- • ' K.f- _�. .T.f� _ - „\_\• lit —mos Zi ...41.4.110, "Wie s 7 O. .;-//\=-4r. .6 ..' t,..... ... — ...-- ...\ —'.`; `01 ' .✓,f Photo credrt:edibleozarkansas.ediblecommunities.tom - - • '`� .� 13 1 Increase local entrepreneurship „ n-",a,r `O and resiliency along the trailside. q Increase accessibility and affordability of small-business incubators. — _ - Entrepreneurship and innovation are key to a community's long term vitality.Providing -. _ _ the ability to access varied price points of entry to commercial spaces results in greater '. _.. economic resiliency.Through diversifying commercial space,our vendors can begin . is /,..- climbing the commercial ladder. . , Action Items lip' • Research state and federal grants that support small and micro business development. .�,,. • Address areas in the code that limit small business development. �• -v. I —srr "k Partner with other agencies to provide small business loan assistance —. A ~ ,. ' B and support within these opportunity nodes. . -- ._ . _ s - It's pertinent that local business support is a collaborative effort.Through sustained andv. collaborative partnerships,resources can be targeted towards better serving entrepreneurs .. .. y _• and small businesses.Focusing these programs within opportunity nodes allows commercial .. ._ y '+ 7�• development may be fostered in guided. _ / Action Items w `r Create a small business lending program that matches entrepreneurs'contributions. -- - �' _ t. y ./ • Pilot a bi-yearly small business event along the trail. -NN _ • Support a trailside business association. . aai -411 Ig.. •P , _ — ' Expand commercials ace opportunities m-_ p p pp unitiesIIII q for small businesses and early entrepreneurs. ,,,� .n It's important to expand our commercial space availability beyond the traditional built -- environment.This means allowing more flexibility and creativity in defining commercial spaces.Through revising our mobile vendor ordinance,We can create conditions for entrepreneurs to see their business thrive by expanding their spatial opportunity to engage consumers. Action Items • Revise existing mobile vendor regulations to allow operations in more public locations. • Convert underutilized city property into temporary mobile vendor courts. Research state and federal grants to support small business development Create additional avenues for small business funding Staff will work to utilize state and federal grant programs that are specifically targeted Staff will work with the Economic Development Director to create additional programs towards developing small businesses and local entrepreneurial talent as well as well as to support small scale entrepreneurs to either start or further develop local businesses. working towards providing multiple avenues with the potential to fuel future enterprise. Creating a revolving fund which provides low interest micro loans as initial capital and Entities like U.S.Small Business Administration and Economic Development then uses interest gained from these loans to support other local entrepreneurial Administration offer a variety of funding options to local governments to develop their endeavors or trial infrastructural Improvements that support economic vibrancy. local talent.Staff will also work to partner with local philanthropic funders and local small business programs like Start Up Junkie. Address areas in the code that limit small business development Pilot a bi-yearly small business event along the trail Ultimately,staff hopes to promote more flexibility supporting diverse and abundant This program can expand community awareness of existing trailside businesses and commercial spaces for individuals attempting to enter the local economy. Staff will work involve commercial and recreational activities,such as marathons or"fun runs," to revise any existing code that excessively or moderately limits small scale commercial capturing the intersection of active transportation and local economy.These types of development,while also attempting to extend developer incentives to create affordable events could also be used to highlight any complementary goods and services along the commercial spaces. trail and allow microbusinesses an opportunity to meet customers with pop up events. Potential Partners:Real Estate Developers,State&Federal Agencies. Support a trailside business association Fostering a business association would allow local government and other decision making entities to better understand and address the unique needs and desires of T trailside businesses.Indirectly,this would provide ample opportunity to create •- s�• ' •` AIL ,I.' longstanding relationships among business leaders as they continue develop their .el' enterprises and better integrate incoming leaders as they join the community.- Potential Partners:Existing business associations,Experience Fayetteville,Community Resources,Economic ii - • `r i Revise existing mobile vendor regulations i, 4, 3nr ... - Current code sections,178.04-Outdoor Mobile Vendors and 178.03-Sidewalk Vendors,tend to ,� � - - dx limit mobile vendor's ability to operate on trails as trials are considered linear parks.Additionally, �j' s•,r mobile vendor parks on city owned parcels adjacent to the trails would be required to meet the :retick ~ , • .� requirements of the existing mobile vendor ordinance in regard to site planning.Reviewing and ' ",/!_ `�" revising these sections of code would allow staff and vendors more flexibility and accessibility when �t f _ ---' • -`" operating on and adjacent to the trial system.This would strengthen the long-term viability of ,- ` �i � .p pursuing this type of entrepreneurship,as mobile vendor facilities function as a form of affordable - 4 - .o, t � - � x t Y �� commercial space. i Convert underutilized city property into temporary mobile vendor courts In the short-term staff would like to focus on converting underutilized parcels into small business incubator spaces.This would be an opportunity to guide development along existing trail systems, while providing more secure locations for local business owners.Staff would work with facilities and development services to create trial adjacent mobile vendor courts that would cater to a variety of mobile vendor types and tenant mixes. Potential Partners:Parks&Recreation,Recycling&Trash Service,Sustainability&Resilience.Public Safety,Existing Local / Mobile Vendors. • wr. ...5,41M07., •-- , . \ "Irt,,,it. . . .,. , ._ , lit , -7. . _.r ., $',.' .... ' ' .1,, f JIP'' - ,:oigi, ;00010 . ,,-.0, '44111..... . -..„,,, ,...,,, ,1 i. . , `' i j i 1 4 Photo Credit'.LittleRockSoiree.com• �*' M,; % Connect and strengthen communities through increasing • � ` multimodal, sustainable, and equitable transportation. y 44 Enhance public recreational facilities and other community assets. I i. y r ' ' Having exceptional community assets fosters community,and can attract private investment by companies wanting to utilize these spaces.Focusing on community assets and natural *y4 design,spaces can be transformed to reflect a communities personality and core principles. Z 4 -a- . Action Items . • • Improve and expand existing infrastructure within defined opportunity nodes. • 1 • :,]�•';;�// • Develop public facilities that support all recreation types. 301.: a tt,Pr 13't • Create an existingfacilitiesreport p rt that addresses current conditions and future potential. Continue promoting the 24-hour neighborhood along the trail _. , " ` ? "iA1114. .. r' ~ through strategic lighting_and other inviting safet _features.,,,. Often cities are designed for daytime use.Capturing both the nighttime and daytime economy,cities are able to reach a neighborhood's full economic potential.The City of Fayetteville +a •i.izi " " has continually used practices that promote this objective,but it's important that improvements err... ¢;- " '� r and evolution occur as the city continues to expand. 1 1�g.� z `� •• �~> '+ 1 _* Rid h., A Action Items •��`y�+'t '� '_. 1' I�\ • Implement greater trailside safety features. hKa. • Invigorate the trailside with more diverse and engaging types of lighting. . A Form a community vision that further solidifies trailside economic i " . development. 1 • It's important to address the intersection between transportation and economic development. ` Through the lens of new urbanism,planning active transportation along the trail ensures users • j connect and invest with their neighborhoods.Trails function as major conductors of active 14 ;;, i 4S r • transportation and it's necessary to plan how future and current uses may be encouraged to tg.r r•r',(sk• i utilize these spaces. .rrt Action Items f r'A ' • Create a community economic trailside vision plan. , • Create a consumer preference report along. - 1... —_� ., h' •1 - ��.. • Improve and expand existing infrastructure Implement greater trailside safety features Seeking federal and state grants can improve existing trailside infrastructure.This type of Increasing existing safety features is important for trailside longevity as a heightened funding can derive from a variety of federal agencies and philanthropic partners and can sense of security extends the community's desire to utilize a space.Additionally, spark sustained future local investments.Pursing these types of funding would permit the increased safety features would be able to greater connect commercial corridors and city to further its sustainability goals,while ensuring that community assets are accessible to encourage pedestrians to utilize these networks more frequently.While trail safety all community members. has been a continued priority of the Fayetteville PD it's necessary to look for opportunities to expand these endeavors. Staff met with Fayetteville PD to learn about existing efforts and identified,in conjunction with PD,a number of areas for Develop public facilities that support all recreation types trail safety improvement.These include strategic lighting,emergency call boxes, Public areas,like parks and nature preserves,are cornerstone community assets. improved wayfinding signage and other innovative features to further create a sense These facilities offer a place to gather,exercise,and participate in other recreational or of continuous safety. leisure activities.It's necessary to ensure that these facilities have rich and diverse features Invigorate the trailside lighting and support all types of individuals personal needs.Successful facilities need to offer Innovative and creative lighting features would be useful in developing the 24-hour support to all ages,ability,and other specific needs. neighborhood,while increasing a sense of personal safety along the trail.Strategically placed lighting contributes to an individual's awareness of their space,while also Create an existing facilities accentuating certain defining features.Focusing on the intersection between safety To better gauge existing public facilities,it's important to create an inventory that and art,this item could support economic development through increasing the value addresses current strengths,opportunities,and future potential.Creating this report would and character of the trailside,while also connecting commercial corridors and solidify future steps towards creating facilities that are better tailored to individual neighborhoods. neighborhoods and the diverse needs of the community. Potential Partners:City of Fayetteville Police Deportment,Communications,Experience Fayetteville,Local Artist. Potential Partners:Parks&Recreation,Sustainobility&Resilience,Communications,Public Works,Experience Fayetteville,Community Resources f • 4. Create a community trail development Plan It's important to document the community's longterm vision of the trail economy.This would be an - opportunity for the community to clearly define their desire for the trail's future.This would be a « `t \ti'�, way to further involve communities,specifically as it pertains to facilities,design standards,housing, r �.� :•.. etc.Additionally,this could be an opportunity to derive the potential success of a project or program • prior to resources being utilized. �.;,: ' Create a consumer preference report " 4 1 �� t A consumer preference survey would be useful in determining which types of business should be A .4 k 6 , i •A prioritized for greater trailside economic success and allow for the formation of commercial tenant u . 7 x.r ' 1 i 1 mixes that could contribute to a vibrant commercial corridor.A survey would serve stakeholders by Vie; .? {�. , obtaining important information necessary for making decisions prior to investment,which could 4 w t . , r.t.�'- , I, support the longevity of the entrepreneur community. f 4 v Potential Partners:Parks&Recreation,Sustainobility&Resilience,Communications,Community Resources,Private , A - - t. Commercial Developers,Existing Trailside Local Businesses. - ID k. lbawl 1 i 41?•r .hill - . iiiiik\\\\N-1:•:::::',' ''';„ _."--...... '',' - j0404.7:k .. ...'.... 1V%-a ..., -. , ..,, ,_ _ '- ' Photo Credit:cnu.org 0 Strengthen neighborhood character through preservation and enhancement. Develop design overlay ordinance that defines how future trailside A developments address and incorporate the trail system into their design in the initial conceptual phases of approval. It's necessary to guide and shape future development along the trail.An overlay supports that objective without complicating existing regulations.These overlay zones can be flexible,and should be tailored to the existing conditions and desired outcomes. Action Items • Conduct a comprehensive zoning analysis. . • Research cases studies about existing overlay districts. '` • t Iififto. _ • Create an interdepartmental trailside collaborative. t' 4;fir t � ,.. ,j _ : • cam•++_•�i Hone the user experience through experimental methods ' B and leveraging community assets. . .cL ? Often experimental design is overlooked in the planning process.The design for projects should be -- L.'!,t=-- -WO' t 4 o �.. , ' collaborative and reflective of the community that simultaneously sparks curiosity and familiarity. a T j ' '�•; Since trails rely on user experience,it's important that design and community perception be a central focus to any endeavors. 4 Action Items • Create a"local artist spotlight"initiative along the trail. 4, ( ti"I s • Draft and incorporate a trailside economic overlay district. - Convert unbuildable land to public spaces that rely on natural design and - r C principles(increase resident's connectivity to the natural environment). For land that is difficult to develop,often these parcels are left empty and untouched.This creates _. . • a gap in public spaces and recreational areas;these could become parks,gardens,or something �, . T that relies on natural design. _^lty Action Items r�:;'!5 %es..: • Propose environmental design standards along the trail system and other underutilized lands. • Identify city owned property along the trail that's best suited for alternative public use. Conduct a comprehensive zoning analysis Defining the spatial distribution and configuration of existing zoning is necessary to Create a local artist spotlight initiative A determine areas that are possible for cohesive commercial development. Partnering with local artists and organizations like Cache,this item focuses on promoting Conducting this analysis would allow staff to determine which areas are spatially trailside art installations that support neighborhood and trailside character lacking availability for commercial development.It would then be determined if this development.Utilizing various methods that incorporate sound,vision and touch, pattern is desired or effective,and if it should be refined to encourage a particular initiatives such as unique and local artisan neighborhood markers or floodway developmental pattern. installations that adapt to naturally occurring events(flooding,rain,etc).The goal is to • increase pedestrian flow,while supporting local character development.Indirectly,this Research peer city overlay districts would also increase regional diversification due to increased community presence and Various municipalities have incorporated their own forms of zoning overlays or policies diversified and localized trail identity. to invigorate local economic development. This would be an opportunity to gather this existing information and create a report that discusses the successes and challenges. Create a trailside economic overlay district This information would be synthesized into future economic development endeavors. A trail overlay zone is an important component to ensuring that other action items The benefits of this would be the avoidance of putting effort into reinventing policy or regarding future development is cohesive and sustainable.An overlay would incorporate pursuing fruitless avenues. both the streamside protection overlay and areas outside of its parameters as well as Create an interdepartmental trailside collaborative possible design and site development guidelines.Striking a balance between flexibility and enforceable regulations,an overlay zone would function by lifting and lowering Creating and maintaining a successful trailside economy requires the expertise of various requirements based on proximity to the trail,while also ensuring that various experts.To ensure that the necessary regulatory components for a successful development and community accessibility don't become burdensome. overlay are addressed its important to create a interdepartmental collaborative comprised of various experts,who can monitor and suggest items that would greatly Potential Partners:Sustainability&Resilience,Public Works,Public Safety,Parks&Recreation. benefit the trailside economy. Potential Partners:Maps/GIS,Sustainability&Resilience,Public Works,Public Safety,Parks&Recreation, Parking,Utilities,Economic Vitality Deportment. O w Propose environmental design standards along the trail system This would be an opportunity to infuse both neighborhood preservation and environmental protection.This type of standard would ensure that future projects successfully integrate into natural habitats while also supporting future economic growth.Through incentivizing developers to incorporate sustainable design principles into their projects while adhering to existing standards would allow future development projects to flourish. Identify city owned property along the trail best suited for alternative public use Underutilized city owned parcels that aren't well suited for commercial and entrepreneurial �R� "t` endeavors can be converted into recreational parks,nature preserves or other types of public m 11., r assets.This would be an opportunity to focus on the careful integration of community, development and nature.Additionally,native plant and tree species could be further protected by ,x purposefully designing them into these converted parcels,so the community can further enjoy --jb-- •-':. " , ` ` ,w . d y.,: Fayetteville's natural beauty in an urban setting. Nltt � �r � F N"� a . Potential Partners:Sustainability&Resilience,Public Works,Public Safety,Parks&Recreation,Urban Forestry. `� a, _,r ,,,_x.. _ '-. LF Nodes of Opportunity • ._. . The existing economic conditions of our trail systems, ,r `= -r j specifically the variety of uses and sizes,support the �e VP4spf • need to outline several nodes of economic opportunity. — .) 1 As these favorable conditions evolve it's important to ' tato" fil t i►�'guide and support the trails as places high economic tjr, MA"` ?y�value.B clearl identi in areas rimed for success, , l'�R" MiA, future WI implementation of this plan can yield its highest return. 1 North Opp utuaayNode!era,r, - i G:jr ri t.t Cities have never been static,and have evolved at „r_iat �� . i ' "". - ' '. ,,,A kiii.'4 rA'i 'i!ota Jf ti various rates overtime.This type of plan is reflective of IA r � � �., � _ 1. d rnS,_�* � ,I this organic evolution of communities and their urban �_WIrgIM �1G �4" '_ !sir r+ i u ' landscape. ; Ceetraioppoeworyr ' i ' ..4 or,,....7etit Encouraging defined geographical nodes permit w_, as flexibility and control as purposed action items are Saae1 talttl oppanaottr vane, - �"T ' ' ; ;J = ray integrated into the existing city fabric.The ability to ''r N'r'- L. � 1 temperature check policies allows them to be adjusted [South Oppanua■y Node !'7, .- and refurbished based on their overall ' �'', ,k r effectiveness within the community.Further extensions - and applications of this plan can be applied to other trail k systems as deemed appropriate,but the following nodes - provide the necessary groundwork for innovation to • bloom. e 7 1 L I Trailside Opportunity Nodes smm=is Miles 0 1 2 4 cmOpportunity Nodes Razorback Greenway Fayetteville Roads r Cdy Limts L Lakes N 1 W -010 E I s 1 : - _ L W Kelley S1 / - W Di.:. 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C l2 C \\\/ SC MSC N-,-_DGN ® Nr/ 111.122 Waterside j- _ E Razorback Greenway Segments Miles-Fayetteville Roads W _ A large portion of this trail is within or adjacent to the streamside Frisco Trail(North) 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 protection overlay,which can create some challenges to —Scull Creek Trail(South) development.Alternatively,the northwestern segment is S Q cultural Arts Corridor S Archibald Yell Blvd nestled within areas zoned as CS and DG,which both permit Streamside Protection Zone higher density and business enterprise.This segment leads type directly into the cultural arts district,which is primed for -Bankfull N growth;driven by the Cultural Arts Corridor vested for 2023.Specifically,South Fayetteville has experienced a -Management rapid surge of development in recent years,so it's im- -Waterside W L portant to really consider this area a high priority for -Fayetteville Roads development and social/economic resiliency. ti '14i1,71.r4r47.41,...,,,,,: :0-.5n. 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Illf i IIIIIIPP 1 I II 4 tl L ..:4' " {.... .........4 ; 'i ' - 04 ' 1 tk . . , . , . • . , .,... :t • • Scull Creek Trail x u Zoning in the surronding area is geared towards residentail development ,II but does permit for limited business.This area is geared towards I ^,,,,4 r i p „,..',Rc --17 residential development.Introducing an overlay that's structured •mow_:._ _ la. I I towards economic development would likely increase density and — P r7^fir desirability along this area as more amenities begin to cluster(as seen Pss-Psr •. �. ,.r.,de �, further north).This segment will require careful planning that addresses ;6° e„ P R ne,ry ,act;' pe r' INS structural and ecological concerns due to the streamside protection . 4,24, ��° PRr: a,I; overlay.Additionally,this segment crosses Highway 71B,which provides --� , ® °" -, n enough pedestrian and vehicle traffic to greatly support small businesses --- Rurd ' •,a F and entrepreneurs. i,. 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""�;' - ---- Streamside Protection Zone Razorback Greenway Segments mina ---'MIles N Type -Lake Fayettevile tra o 0.125 0.25 o.s il Bankfull -Clear Creek Trail r-1 Bankf Management R E Streamelde Protection Zone l:.:. 9 no Waterside Type S =Renktun L_._1 Management N I_1 water,be This area is advantageous for trail economic development as it has —Fayettemlle Road, w ,illi -_. l pockets of land outside the streamside protection zone.Located within a C-2 district,which was designed to encourage functional s grouping of commercial enterprises,the zoning is geared towards Though a majority if this area is outside of the protection zone,this area mixed-use and walkable communities.Historically,economic projects mostly consists of an R-A district.Development projects within this area are within this area have been focused on retail use,but there's ample severely limited to protect its natural ecosystem,which is something that room to guide more diverse development here as Fayetteville stakeholders should be vigilant to preserve.Alternatively,this area could fuel continues to grow. economic development for outdoor recreational enthusiasts;this could include restaurants and other tourism related industries. 1 . ....1 , 4 qq u • _ 4. off• :`t t ;.; '' i v ,-,.,,,,rio-i: .-1, il • y 1 1 x w a e, 1 I i 1 _ I l r . . ,ll it ag- • VI: 4,7 11.111111111111i ilk 11 !!JII 1 t. ri I. 11\ , • , s . r 1 - , . „....., =iE, k a Trail Economic Development Plan ,,,.., (,,,I,' hikFark:marnaf,arine-,om plitt‘ 4 . fir, r- :a-a. _- ri r • --11 , -,01t--44;I ii. ji ii • 4. , . . .,,,f ! ,,,, L k. .11 1 is•a . , ,,,- 1 , 14, i (., .4..4, , - .? . - ..., , .,,,, te .. ., , . . 0 .1 iiiiimin ...., . . . J . .,..., , , is,: ..„..,... .._ .________ ...4,.. ,,.: ,c.,. ... . 4 , . -= . am,:,; .. � =: . -.... Introduction Across the country economic development initiatives associated with trail systems and greenways have garnered heightened interest from developers and governmental agencies alike.Trails hold tremendous potential for economic and community development.Being the ultimate convergent point of transportation and economics,these often-underutilized spaces have become catalysts for sustaining healthy,interconnected and resilient cities. The Northwest Arkansas region is no different. The creation and continued growth of the Razorback Greenway has provided the potential for novel economic opportunity as residents increasingly utilize its active transportation networks for commuting and recreation.Additionally,with the advent of the Cultural Arts Corridor we should expect to see heightened interest in the real estate development and retail sectors along that section of the trial.Thus,it is imperative that the city be prepared preemptively,through planning efforts and public engagement,to support,advocate and regulate economic growth adjacent to our trial systems. Growth and resiliency with local enterprises requires accessibility to consumers.The City of Fayetteville has maintained an exceptional system of outdoor trails that connect the City to the wider Northwest Arkansas region.Having access to streets and a strong active transportation network provides small businesses an opportunity to reach more consumers;particularly successful creating inviting place along the trail entices consumers to visit these areas more often.These systems strengthen active transportation networks and further increase consumer accessibility.Reaching consumers is important for businesses starting to establish their brand and increases their chances of enterprise survival. There are several ways to responsibly encourage both micro and macro investment along the trial.Initially micro efforts such as transforming and repurposing city owned underutilized areas adjacent to the trail and amending existing ordinances to allow micro vendors to utilize these spaces has potential to initiate renewed investment and revitalization in the greenway.These underutilized spaces not only have the potential to captivate consumers,but also leverage a parcels additional economic potential for future growth. On a larger scale over the next decade as the area's population continues to grow and the desire to live adjacent to active transportation increases,creating and adopting trailside zoning overlay districts and design standards will allow citizens to guide and balance recreational,environmental,and economic growth.The following report,created in collaboration with various city departments and committees including Fayetteville PD, Parks Department,Trails Department and the Active Transportation Committee,outlines proposed guiding principles for trailside economic development as well as in-depth review of the proposed initiatives. L { Akr , v 0 Core Principles 41.��. Ir . ' 4,,11 TTTr��`�3 vy J 1 .� I �1 41114 ! v Promotion and retention of local j, 'w � 11 ti A.. •.s\ � �• Create affordable t '.. fir \Nil 1 ri commercial spaces1, I. P entrepreneurial talent ; Sri "� ��, �'`, Economic1 ;. r Iy / - � � ;,,,:d ,.,. , ....-.,:,...ffe..... ..., ,.. 7r A..�r. r y !. � )i , by 1 �, '�.,.� ' • ', i wi Ire{ "^�, , I y {{ I" t ,,Ilqi �j a r,`f�„iw�l .: ��yj �S�LQ'1�1 •., f- .,. .,..'"'•-•i s',:z '.'- V i* Ili* .k:z‘ir',41t111, 11,0e--. , i y + fir. A`S '' Foster versatile Strengthen design . .1 ' . : • " r L infrastructure characteristics rt `'' Social , TC I r �` �'^�`r it. d�F�a ;?tr' l < • ' t=t Strategize incremental Diversify housing and t, development commercial options (Deveiopmental ' Trail Adjacent Development Comparing the spatial footprint along the trail over the decades provides insight into the natural evolution of trail adjacent development.The images below show areas that have experienced substantial change and hihglights the importance of action and intervention. 1994 Current L ._ W Appleby Rd. L U ' is■ 41 _/•i i I\ — � •j it a a ; s` r ■ ■ a . a ■ ■ 111111.jklillilinliii "... 211PiriTilliir" W \ \ . % // ' T Pe v -' i _ E Zion Rd. v m 2 jr ., 113. 1: ...,:rE.:::::.7-, . . _..v. J.. . J ... W Y ! J:„.,___Lf_i! . 1-11-1-L-L-75-17 tf 7\ r c i —1-71----- Fayetteville neighborhoods have experienced monumental infill in proximity to the trail system.According to City Plan 2040,the population of Fayetteville continues to grow and will continually increase by 41% between 2017-2040.This plan provides an opportunity to refine and shape trail adjacent development to accommodate population increase by offering economically advantageous opportunities that support active transportation.Leveraging both the strengths of existing regulation and the amazing economic potential of the trail this plan provides the tools needed to guide the future of all trails systems. Demographics • Population Growth tavettevr0e Population Pyramid Fayetteville 102.003 .•aoslr— in.,Ore 1111 WOW o4 Yors IMO por 'o]6 vas __ Y U.I36 A.WO ,o4Yas �_ WO, to S•Yews - tl(C too,ears _- 3Y.600 .to 3.1 Yas -- .26w ''"Yas .O.WU ISt011Yas .. R0W 10 to la Yews MINIM Nm 5togYas __ Under S',Ss _- 100.0 1500A 70X% S00% O. :,,OM 16 Wn U 15.0 at fi.: Nss.�a..•e;Iola IGY, • .. • .. Population Growth MSA Population Pyramid MSA .aomc $5 Ya3•0 o e - )S to4 Vora - MO lli 651014 Yews MMEM 3n1,w S51o66 Yeas MEMMIMIIIIIII ¢oon 45 to 54 Yews 811.121 ,t241taa 1000G0 ,to 36 Yorf MINIIMMOMINIMMIIIINIE 11.4. ',oxd Sews -- MOMul],ora __ told vow _- 1oo.mo S 50 9 Yas -- tin.5Yas -_ 1000% 600% 600% d _ _ _, 600% 300% 1000% u 11•0 A00 Ato .5 S,r a..•e 11014 1016, • ern•'••'' Utilizing population pyramids to extrapolate key differences in age Population throughout the region continues to grow.Based on U.S.census demographics,the following charts were created.Fayetteville's data,both the metro region(MSA)and Fayetteville have grown since the population consists of a primarily younger cohort when compared against 1990's.Based on ACS 5-year estimates,which estimates current the metro region.This is likely fueled by the constant influx of university demographics based on previous data points,the total population of students,which can support local industry innovation and Fayetteville in 2020 is approximately 82,736.Similar growth has occurred entrepreneurship through constantly refreshing talent.This source of throughout the metro region,with the total population reaching talent means cities should focus on retaining and promoting this approximately 503,585.This trend hints growth will continue.It's important demographics connection to the area,so they will remain a contributing that cities prepare to support this influx of talent. members of the local economy. 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Lt s sr,, 4_ .. , , . ,.. . .. ,. t'- a l �s - City of Fayetteville o as i 2 ] w:�, N Razorback Greenway Segments o 05 3 w:w N W /`� -Scull Creek Trail %% E Razorback Greenway Qg�Y/y -- Powell Street Trail Lake S —Lake Fayetteville Trail S City Limits Frisco Trail Lake 1 Wards ----- City Limits The Razorback Greenway is a 36-mile shared-use trail system that Focusing on Fayetteville,the sections of the Razorback Greenway within city extends from Fayetteville to Bentonville.This system comprises 19 limits consists of 4 major trails:Frisco,Scull Creek,Powell Street,and Lake smaller trail segments,each with their own unique identity and Fayetteville.These four trails connect and defines our community. ecosystem.Spanning various downtowns and natural parks,this active transportation system captures a variety of zoning designations which encourage various development patterns. • �4, Goals -. ..R 1" •.'06-„ - —41_ q i *...ie . ..t,..,;, r:* n ..,,,.., 0 , ...•,, ,„..0'' i. iiiik ,RTo • • :yt• . ' • This section highlights core principles,goals and action items tied to trail economic development.Though - •4 „c! • , (�•,, : • this plan focuses specifically on the Razorback Greenway,due to the location of our identified nodes of . t 41P opportunity,it's important to attempt to incorporate the goals and initiatives of this plan throughout the _ ,� • • • • trail system.There are however several unique hurdles to be addressed along the Razorback Greenway _ . � • ,r including the streamside overlay zone,floodplains/floodways,as well as various other existing regulations. - ` .s;• r' • ti!`'' •. •; • •* ', • Increase local entrepreneurship presence and resiliency along the trailside. • i •••i .1: ..t.1•�/mot•• 1 ` r i `. 4 f • {{ jot Y. 1 .,.. �'� Connect and strengthen communities through increasing multimodal, ;+, d*) Sustainable, and equitable transportation. , 74 . v., .ilYil. .1f.j'Illb"-.. - ' ,..,r, c.::: ., ' .. � f. -. • -�-_.,,,.- ;.-. `z� 0 Strengthen neighborhood character through preservation and enhancement. 41*� �..t ,► " `1� ' j / ......., ...._,. s A , -.40C.7:. '1".411t--ii.. — --..a. 4-"ft%.... '- 4---., .''',.."°°. K'...' it kirimpt,- - ... .4. _'-� ` Photo Credit etlible oza rkansasediblemmmuni[i es.com .. �. - _ - _ `, IO Ari �'�� .1 Increase local entrepreneurship __ and resiliency along the trailside. # _ ,, Increase accessibility and affordability of small-business incubators. _ , A _. �- - Entrepreneurship and innovation are key to a community's long term vitality.Providing -- - •`...7.. the ability to access varied price points of entry to commercial spaces results in greater �, — - - economic resiliency.Through diversifying commercial space,our vendors can begin .. 7i climbing the commercial ladder. s Action Items _ Research state and federal grants that support small and micro business development. .w-• • Address areas in the code that limit small business development. ~`. _..ilepir-_, - _ Partner with other agencies to provide small business loan assistance -',..... B _ and support within these opportunity nodes. w�... "."+w ----iOmIt's pertinent that local business support is a collaborative effort.Through sustained and collaborative partnerships,resources can be targeted towards better serving entrepreneurs •- y . and small businesses.Focusing these programs within opportunity nodes allows commercial -.•. „xiimoillomoi development may be fostered in guided. �` � lell�" Action Items ,� •}r Create a small business lending program that matches entrepreneurs'contributions. v- . - • Pilot a bi-yearly small business event along the trail. Ii-rrr�.:— -s. 4111111,..• ' '� Support a trailside business association. �_, r alt `i - . .- _.fie. -.a + "' Expand commercial space opportunities Cearly pr. t. s' �• � for small businesses and entrepreneurs. f - - « i— ! : .41,........ It's important to expand our commercial space availability beyond the traditional built environment.This means allowing more flexibility and creativity in defining commercial • spaces.Through revising our mobile vendor ordinance,We can create conditions for entrepreneurs to see their business thrive by expanding their spatial opportunity to engage \ consumers. Action Items • Revise existing mobile vendor regulations to allow operations in more public locations. • Convert underutilized city property into temporary mobile vendor courts. Research state and federal grants to support small business development Create additional avenues for small business funding Staff will work to utilize state and federal grant programs that are specifically targeted Staff will work with the Economic Development Director to create additional programs towards developing small businesses and local entrepreneurial talent as well as well as to support small scale entrepreneurs to either start or further develop local businesses. working towards providing multiple avenues with the potential to fuel future enterprise. Creating a revolving fund which provides low interest micro loans as initial capital and Entities like U.S.Small Business Administration and Economic Development then uses interest gained from these loans to support other local entrepreneurial Administration offer a variety of funding options to local governments to develop their endeavors or trial infrastructural improvements that support economic vibrancy. local talent.Staff will also work to partner with local philanthropic funders and local small business programs like Start Up Junkie. Address areas in the code that limit small business development Pilot a bi-yearly small business event along the trail Ultimately,staff hopes to promote more flexibility supporting diverse and abundant This program can expand community awareness of existing trailside businesses and commercial spaces for individuals attempting to enter the local economy. Staff will work involve commercial and recreational activities,such as marathons or"fun runs," to revise any existing code that excessively or moderately limits small scale commercial capturing the intersection of active transportation and local economy.These types of development,while also attempting to extend developer incentives to create affordable events could also be used to highlight any complementary goods and services along the commercial spaces. trail and allow microbusinesses an opportunity to meet customers with pop up events. Potential Partners:Real Estate Developers,State&Federal Agencies. Support a trailside business association Fostering a business association would allow local government and other decision '7 making entities to better understand and address the unique needs and desires of trailside businesses.Indirectly,this would provide ample opportunity to create s >� ° longstanding relationships among business leaders as they continue develop their _ - enterprises and better integrate incoming leaders as they join the community. Ibed� * d0, - ill, -. - Potential Partners:Existing business associations,Experience Fayetteville,Community Resources,Economic • . -ter 11 '' Revise existing mobile vendor regulations f• s- ( j.- Current code sections,178.04-Outdoor Mobile Vendors and 178.03-Sidewalk Vendors,tend to :4tt limit mobile vendor's ability to operate on trails as trials are considered linear parks.Additionally, 6 . - I. mobile vendor parks on city owned parcels adjacent to the trails would be required to meet the _ t A - requirements of the existing mobile vendor ordinance in regard to site planning.Reviewing and revisingthese sections of code would allow staff and vendors more flexibilityand accessibilitywhen �'`�" z+1t'" •.- operating on and adjacent to the trial system.This would strengthen the long-term viability of - " :..`l'� r `�• .I pursuing this type of entrepreneurship,as mobile vendor facilities function as a form of affordable a - . r j commercial space. r. . .1)1 ';'" 4 ,all Convert underutilized city property into temporary mobile vendor courts In the short-term staff would like to focus on converting underutilized parcels into small business incubator spaces.This would be an opportunity to guide development along existing trail systems, while providing more secure locations for local business owners.Staff would work with facilities and development services to create trial adjacent mobile vendor courts that would cater to a variety of mobile vendor types and tenant mixes. Potential Partners:Parks&Recreation,Recycling&Trash Service,Sustainability&Resilience.Public Safety,Existing Local Mobile Vendors. • - -.........', 4---1-- - - ' 4:41.. . f.7 � L Aj. �. 7: '\ J,., 1 � .;�• , ', , • - _, • Photo Credit Little RockSoiree.com• -_ ,‘, 1 ' �� Connect and strengthen communities through increasing z: ' ' multimodal, sustainable, and equitable transportation. I. „ ..40 `\\ o• o 1 4t's' Enhance public recreational facilities and other community assets. ..,_ • A , Having exceptional community assets fosters community,and can attract private investment by , ' .e s :, 4 companies wanting to utilize these spaces.Focusing on community assets and natural ••r` 9 design,spaces can be transformed to reflect a communities personality and core principles. c ' "+ , Action Items .• w y a.x `ut-#* '-' '�x.h'•, - r•:..; • Improve and expand existing infrastructure within defined opportunity nodes. • '"_ ; 'i • Develop public facilities that support all recreation types. '$.d 1 f,.. •�'t t . - "'_ ', r • Create an existing facilities report that addresses current conditions and future potential. k* + = "' ". 1 s> +Continue promoting the 24-hour neighborhood along the trail "`.. ; ./` :r ` t • , B through strategic lighting and other inviting safety features. :.� '", r Often cities are designed for daytime use.Capturing both the nighttime and daytime 3.y„ y economy,cities are able to reach a neighborhood's full economic potential.The City of Fayetteville j? z b , 1 has continually used practices that promote this objective,but it's important that improvements r+ ,, ,.t: ; and evolution occur as the city continues to expand. a7�w-44 a y i. Action Items a Si"k, ti +. ' f4 40 MEW Q• Implement greater trailside safety features. j • Invigorate the trailside with more diverse and engaging types of lighting. Form a community vision that further solidifies trailside economic development. It's important to address the intersection between transportation and economic development. Through the lens of new urbanism,planning active transportation along the trail ensures users connect and invest with their neighborhoods.Trails function as major conductors of active .x+^' transportation and it's necessary to plan how future and current uses may be encouraged to ;c'�.. , . utilize these spaces. Action Items • Create a community economic trailside vision plan. • Create a consumer preference report along. Improve and expand existing infrastructure Implement greater trailside safety features Seeking federal and state grants can improve existing trailside infrastructure.This type of Increasing existing safety features is important for trailside longevity as a heightened funding can derive from a variety of federal agencies and philanthropic partners and can sense of security extends the community's desire to utilize a space.Additionally, spark sustained future local investments.Pursing these types of funding would permit the increased safety features would be able to greater connect commercial corridors and city to further its sustainability goals,while ensuring that community assets are accessible to encourage pedestrians to utilize these networks more frequently.While trail safety all community members. has been a continued priority of the Fayetteville PD it's necessary to look for opportunities to expand these endeavors. Staff met with Fayetteville PO to learn • about existing efforts and identified,in conjunction with PD,a number of areas for Develop public facilities that support all recreation types trail safety improvement.These include strategic lighting,emergency call boxes, Public areas,like parks and nature preserves,are cornerstone community assets. improved wayfinding signage and other innovative features to further create a sense These facilities offer a place to gather,exercise,and participate in other recreational or of continuous safety. leisure activities.It's necessary to ensure that these facilities have rich and diverse features Invigorate the trailside lighting and support all types of individuals personal needs.Successful facilities need to offer Innovative and creative lighting features would be useful in developing the 24-hour support to all ages,ability,and other specific needs. neighborhood,while increasing a sense of personal safety along the trail.Strategically placed lighting contributes to an individual's awareness of their space,while also Create an existing facilities accentuating certain defining features.Focusing on the intersection between safety To better gauge existing public facilities,it's important to create an inventory that and art,this item could support economic development through increasing the value addresses current strengths,opportunities,and future potential.Creating this report would and character of the trailside,while also connecting commercial corridors and solidify future steps towards creating facilities that are better tailored to individual neighborhoods. neighborhoods and the diverse needs of the community. Potential Partners:City of Fayetteville Police Department,Communications,Experience Fayetteville,Local Artist. Potential Partners:Parks&Recreation,Sustainability&Resilience,Communications,Public Works,Experience Fayetteville,Community Resources Create a community trail development Plan .10 . . = }- It's important to document the community's longterm vision of the trail economy.This would be an �.t. 1 opportunity for the community to clearly define their desire for the trail's future.This would be a ri�1'. 1e way to further involve communities,specifically as it pertains to facilities,design standards,housing, �' ','ps r - 'i°° etc.Additionally,this could be an opportunity to derive the potential success of a project or program .. • prior to resources being utilized. ,�. 1111 • Create a consumer preference report .g. s t►.A s` t r e, A consumer preference survey would be useful in determining which types of business should be V`. ! s prioritized for greater trailside economic success and allow for the formation of commercial tenant rit N ,:• r f F L mixes that could contribute to a vibrant commercial corridor.A survey would serve stakeholders by ;: Y ,. A +s EE '•- obtaining important information necessary for making decisions prior to investment,which couldX. + - lit, t fi i support the longevity of the entrepreneur community. ; • k;< '• Potential Partners:Parks&Recreation,Sustainability&Resilience,Communications,Community Resources,Private (F' "P Commercial Developers,Existing Trailside Local Businesses. 4' ,„ .1;. .1Jt fir ,J't iq. _ 1; 11 alai , `, -Z,W. - - 7-- '").* :11. ‘ 4.11.1.\\\\\‘.4. : ,l. ,-- ... --:-'''' -..,• itt ...640104A 42%. Photo Credit:cnu.org 0 Strengthen neighborhood character through preservation and enhancement. Develop design overlay ordinance that defines how future trailside A developments address and incorporate the trail system into their design in the initial conceptual phases of approval. It's necessary to guide and shape future development along the trail.An overlay supports that objective without complicating existing regulations.These overlay zones can be flexible,and should be tailored to the existing conditions and desired outcomes. Action Items • Conduct a comprehensive zoning analysis. • Research cases studies about existing overlay districts. A - _ • Create an interdepartmental trailside collaborative. „ IL Hone the user experience through experimental methods B and leveraging community assets. Often experimental design is overlooked in the planning process.The design for projects should be .�._�� "-'-= ria collaborative and reflective of the community that simultaneously sparks curiosity and familiarity. -' ( i -11-1 Since trails rely on user experience,it's important that design and community perception be a s C « -- ' central focus to any endeavors. '- e z ' • * Action Items 1/11 , "'•s • • Create a"local artist spotlight"initiative along the trail. y '.rr 'a • Draft and incorporate a trailside economic overlay district. _ _ Convert unbuildable land to public spaces that rely on natural design and ;, C principles(increase resident's connectivityto the natural environment). m For land that is difficult to develop,often these parcels are left empty and untouched.This creates ;4'1 t • a gap in public spaces and recreational areas;these could become parks,gardens,or something that relies on natural design. Action Items • Propose environmental design standards along the trail system and other underutilized lands. • Identify city owned property along the trail that's best suited for alternative public use. Conduct a comprehensive zoning analysis Defining the spatial distribution and configuration of existing zoning is necessary to Create a local artist spotlight initiative determine areas that are possible for cohesive commercial development. Partnering with local artists and organizations like Cache,this item focuses on promoting A Conducting this analysis would allow staff to determine which areas are spatially trailside art installations that support neighborhood and trailside character B lacking availability for commercial development.It would then be determined if this development.Utilizing various methods that incorporate sound,vision and touch, pattern is desired or effective,and if it should be refined to encourage a particular initiatives such as unique and local artisan neighborhood markers or floodway developmental pattern. installations that adapt to naturally occurring events(flooding,rain,etc).The goal is to increase pedestrian flow,while supporting local character development.Indirectly,this Research peer city overlay districts would also increase regional diversification due to increased community presence and Various municipalities have incorporated their own forms of zoning overlays or policies diversified and localized trail identity. to invigorate local economic development. This would be an opportunity to gather this existing information and create a report that discusses the successes and challenges. Create a trailside economic overlay district This information would be synthesized into future economic development endeavors. A trail overlay zone is an important component to ensuring that other action items The benefits of this would be the avoidance of putting effort into reinventing policy or regarding future development is cohesive and sustainable.An overlay would incorporate pursuing fruitless avenues. both the streamside protection overlay and areas outside of its parameters as well as Create an interdepartmental trailside collaborative possible design and site development guidelines.Striking a balance between flexibility and enforceable regulations,an overlay zone would function by lifting and lowering Creating and maintaining a successful trailside economy requires the expertise of various requirements based on proximity to the trail,while also ensuring that various experts.To ensure that the necessary regulatory components for a successful development and community accessibility don't become burdensome. overlay are addressed its important to create a interdepartmental collaborative comprised of various experts,who can monitor and suggest items that would greatly Potential Partners:Sustainability&Resilience,Public Works,Public Safety,Parks&Recreation. benefit the trailside economy. Potential Partners:Maps/GIS,Sustainability&Resilience,Public Works,Public Safety,Parks&Recreation, i , , Parking,Utilities,Economic Vitality Deportment. 0 ` Propose environmental design standards along the trail system ° This would be an opportunity to infuse both neighborhood preservation and environmental . protection.This type of standard would ensure that future projects successfully integrate into natural habitats while also supporting future economic growth.Through incentivizing developers to incorporate sustainable design principles into their projects while adhering to existing standards ' -y ,, I i ,• would allow future development projects to flourish. +1,.p.sii MOS it. 11 pe r„ , . ,-g Identify city owned property along the trail best suited for alternative public use ... _ -- 7---..,�„ .,,,. �--5: � Underutilized city owned parcels that aren't well suited for commercial and entrepreneurial '40 ^''� I d 1. `''i-�' *-' r 11r; endeavors can be converted into recreational parks,nature preserves or other types of public e ;., .�, k ' assets.This would be an opportunity to focus on the careful integration of community, development and nature.Additionally,native plant and tree species could be further protected by <.,' r'a r purposefully designing them into these converted parcels,so the community can further enjoy r•• -�_+• :. ••-d,, • 4 ' ' �` ,, ,y•T Fayetteville's natural beauty in an urban setting. ^ ;,'t a a *r. '� a./,c , :46,a+:• A Potential Partners:Sustainability&Resilience,Public Works,Public Safety,Parks&Recreation,Urban Forestry s r• ,..- '., { .'4•••: • 4' Nodes of Opportunity • 1 The existing economic conditions of our trail systems, lb specifically the variety of uses and sizes,support the kat} � need to outline several nodes of economic opportunity. _ �N�■ •d I R As these favorable conditions evolve it's important to — :• �1 il':. guide and support the trails as places high economics „ i �` s�'� ,k value.By clearly identifying areas primed for success, ` r I C —t n.0 future implementation of this plan can yield its highest return. Norm � fia► ' w = r l A r jai4 r',+ Cities have never been static,and have evolved at n„ 0'f.� �! l' _._ q ilMy,,o's eA'"' various rates over time.This type of plan is reflective of allIll: .tiY:'iaLYI F;+ C' _ ,4 4,vi iy 'z this organic evolution of communities and their urban yj _,_.Mr �j� ,,,��' , +ll r_: l L- "I. .r..e. landscape. — '`a,1 :�� . -'','1� =�. Central Oppiutuawy h4.:. Encouraging defined geographical nodes permit �r ., in�,;y *_ 1 i., •flexibility and control as purposed action items are CsghCenirst Opportanv. , - �' � tg•y y ;j= h,tir r integrated into the existing city fabric.The ability to 1 i'i p i. gm,r, i. temperature check policies allows them to be adjusted South Oppnwoay woos � � and refurbished based on their overall '' I , effectiveness within the community.Further extensions --'• and applications of this plan can be applied to other trail J systems as deemed appropriate,but the following nodes - provide the necessary groundwork for innovation to bloom. • s Trallside Opportunity Nodes Miles 0 1 2 4 OOpportunity Nodes — Razorback Greenway - Fayetteville Roads r City Limits L Lakes N W I: S 111111111111111, W P.NM W KN4y 8t _ t 3 I W ytamoro S 1 ' ( 1 7LS i / , Ist , / 1111111111 110/1416ni t 11 .z..1, St d'—'— W Beck D mN. — z <man SW Hotly S ,1W H. >< z a®o < _ Ili • yTm ��& W Hain �n ffi N III( Z d z ` - North St ti le "' 180 W 4th S .;o._.. W has& \r. •�. fe W Pr- -a- r ) 1 Trailside Opportunity Nodes Miles Trailside Opportunity Nodes Miles 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 OSouth Opportunity Node O Central Opportunity Node ---- Frisco Trail Scull Creek Trail QCultural Arts Corridor -- Fayetteville Roads Fayetteville Roads Streamside Protection Zone Streamside Protection Zone Type Type N -Bankfull N 1 -Bankfull L 1 Management I Management W E 1 1 Waterside W E II Waterside I S S m — \� yoamora at _ _ f I ii J � I �- • U W Drake St � el z W Hickory 81 L-J ' z \I. &5Islam _—.__--._.__W Me e — \.i `1 _ il .W Pence St a' � ' age-mlpa-g�z ___ [ ff!7S, LL wc:eaz _ z Jo,:r/ z 1`2 w strange. Lawson St I <( _, unondpe Dr. W�wson Si I I a _ o-C / 1_'zaOP Or z W Wise St < __� �.t_... z y� c Zeb 2 W Lawson 3t - - State H , j We.eck 111. 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P 1 NC NC NC SCE,B P-i C,2 • tf RSFi R F- • 1 HaF lB F-0. 11 RSFJq•• ill +t RNF"� ® _ ��C'RSF.1 ■ 1 -SF.„ RSF IB R •I 0 RSF.4 NSL. 11l DG P-t MS-NL NSL 11I1 - r Nf,NC NCR9F-'B 11\(C`' 1 -I �`\� NC NC I U RSF.18 • .i- ... ., RMF OD -1� F. UTRSF 1 +,I RMI'-24 • \\ill Pt NC NC NP�-U I P' C _�.— ��. t HYf-24 \ ■■■■ ` 1F 2'\ •f P.1 Nf Nf.R1-UNC '• A majority of this trail£Egr€ ieRYF� locatilkiiii "' protection zone,thus creating p,,gMF-00'MF 4 � 17�� \ !' opportunity to pursue trailside p;RMF-0, 11111 \`\ t NDG•nG.DG DG,. ,� economic development exists. DO ,UG "` ®�� asF-' —} 15th Ave p ,( l MSS Additionally, this area could be used Mf nR '0• I2��rr,l Msc J rl� MS MSC 1 to funnel nearby residents to other r� -Pz. • RMF a0 NCI mac Gz —�„ \;('I areas of higher economic opportunity DG nsc Msc� �® "s` MsasF �F� \�^ L T �, , --✓� by continuing Fayetteville exceptional RSF< �I!._ -,-_,...__i! "-^ \ ., �� °4 RMf.°o G-"II Lc ..✓�' R iF- progress creating complete streets;' ®� �®1 M f R-0 „ as transportation policy that requires P_I o 2a l � RMF-4' DG hMF-2=F4 RMF nOlC ' c., � � streets to enable safe,convenient and //� Bsc N>vc \� comfortable travel to areas of higher EN'Da sC Dc Do -, c ) L economic presence;existing goals and F.D DG Msc®��®Sc ®� r r� RSF' RMF44 /J RI-12 can be found in the recentlyRMF 'R"F-4 DG Msc us' ��' plans RMF24 D RMf SC SC== °G ® . 1=4 im Miles completed Fayetteville Mobility Plan RAIF40 DG NC 1 Razorback GreenwaySegments 2( SC Mil .m� .?. 9 0 0.075 0.15 0.3 and Active Transportation Plan.With P IIIK.®m�SC /� --- Fnsco Trail)South) other large scale projects,such as the -RM1111 .40 i Streamside Protection Zone Fes, a-., cultural arts corridor,there isgreat yF F DG �� -aM-02 type opportunity to build off its impending MF t, DG sF- nlsc SC 'MF�4,RMF i0 I �►�i��{�, -Bankfull success. 1 P 1 'MFJO I 1 �ii� • •.� DO �®�F 9 �� .T.•. IN SC•e NC Nf NG/ WitelSernent N -2 C. C t C 2 ',:„:,,�' SC MSC . G.SC DGNc®NC N/�. — N ,. ME Razorback GreenwaySegments -Fayetteville Roads N, F 9 Miles A large portion of this trail is within or adjacent to the streamside - - Frisco Trail(North) 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 protection overlay,which can create some challenges to Scull Creek Trail(South) development.Alternatively,the northwestern segment is S =Cultural Arts Corridor S Archibald Yell Blvd nestled within areas zoned as CS and DG,which both permit Streamside Protection Zone higher density and business enterprise.This segment leads Type directly into the cultural arts district,which is primed for _Bankfull N growth;driven by the Cultural Arts Corridor vested for 2023.Specifically,South Fayetteville has experienced a - El Management IIII Waterside W_ - E rapid surge of development in recent years,so it's im- J portant to really consider this area a high priority for —Fayettevllie Roads development and social/economic resiliency. 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Streamalde Protection Zone L�waterside 7YW S 11111 eeilklu1 _raailawil,em N _--J worerome This area is advantageous for trail economic development as it has kayette„Ile`sodas W —010� E pockets of land outside the streamside protection zone.Located r within a C-2 district,which was designed to encourage functional s grouping of commercial enterprises,the zoning is geared towards Though a majority if this area is outside of the protection zone,this area mixed-use and walkable communities.Historically,economic projects mostly consists of art R-A district.Development projects within this area are within this area have been focused on retail use,but there's ample severely limited to protect its natural ecosystem,which is something that room to guide more diverse development here as Fayetteville stakeholders should be vigilant to preserve.Alternatively,this area could fuel continues to grow. economic development for outdoor recreational enthusiasts;this could include restaurants and other tourism related industries. kt,, .:. ... .% .,. 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