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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4265-12-2013 A Resolution NO. 4265-12-2013 ADOPTING PLAN 2023: A 10-YEAR STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OFPLAN 2023 BY REFERENCE WHEREAS Downtown is Fort Worth's largest employment center and is designated as a mixed-use growth center in the City's Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS the 49-member PLAN 2023 Steering Committee, chaired by Allan Howeth, represents public officials and business and community leaders; and WHEREAS the PLAN 2023 Steering Committee, in association with Freese and Nichols, Inc., has developed PLAN 2023: A 10-Year Strategic Action Plan for Downtown Fort Worth ("PLAN 2023") as an update to the 2003 Downtown Strategic Action Plan, which is available for public inspection at http://www.dfwl.org/what-w e-do/proj ects/p lan- 2023; and WHEREAS PLAN 2023 identifies objectives related to housing; transportation; urban design, open space, and public art; business development; retail, arts, and entertainment; and education; and WHEREAS development of PLAN 2023 was guided by extensive public input received through six subcommittees of the PLAN 2023 Steering Committee and an online public comment portal; and WHEREAS on November 18, 201.3, the board of directors of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority voted to adopt PLAN 2023, and on November 21, 2013, the Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. board of directors voted to adopt PLAN 2023; and WHEREAS on November 22, 2013, the City Plan Commission endorsed PLAN 2023 and recommended that the City Council adopt the plan; and WHEREAS the City Council has conducted a public hearing on PLAN 2023 in order for the public to have another opportunity to give testimony and present written evidence as to all matters concerning PLAN 2023-, RTWO Resolution No. 4265-12-2013 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: L THAT PLAN 2023: A 10-Year Strategic Action Plan for Downtown Fort Worth is hereby adopted as a guide for future decisions related to the growth and development of Fort Worth's Downtown; and 2. THAT the Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to incorporate PLAN 2023: A 10-Year Strategic Action Plan for Downtown Fort Worth by reference, Adopted this 3 A day of December, 2013. ��"INVI�Ly4 ATTEST: VoRr 44� 144:10io 00000000 A 00'0 0 A/A,e 0 a 0. 0, 0 0 0 By: --------- 00 0 0 .. 0 Azy i Mary J. a ser, 'ily ecretary 0000 00 4y rk)( , J.'a, RTWORT put 71 6%i i,,; %�l%i////9//j �„� WIN OP % e, TIE 1155 WIN RATW G m A C77 0 � AN'. I7 V I� o �tr a � o i X17 i ��\ , § I \ r y . . � « �\ „y % ;r z � \ §�} > � » �\ d d ;,(opt � \ �r } \���< � « . ra \ >y \ % \ 7 � \�k \� : r : « i �. � �\ For Worth's Downtown Plan 2023 builds on the Success of the pad three }O-year plans. By 2023, We envision a Downtown that: - attracts jo bs because of the technical expertise and breadth ofservices offered . by and to our corporate base; • Offer a greater variety Of housing Opt onS both in form and pace point • appeal to convention planners, attendees and tourists because Of the enriched variety of things to do and facilities that accommodate their need • establishes alarger walkable core, cr acing a more expansive, appealing pedestrian environment; - provides more high quality education options for those Who work, live and have children in the Center city . - is more accessible andfacilitates the movement of people to andfrom C gional destinations; - Offer more places for people to enjoy themselves at the street level, Yn buildings, in parks and On the sidewalk; and - reflects the city's love ofaC. Behind each of these aspirations lies a list of objectives that, if fulfilled, will result in a Downtown that our community will continue to embrace, sustain and claim as its own. The appeal of the center city will continue to increase and positively influence adjacent neighborhoods and districts. Growth in the appeal of these districts is a form of positive feedback loop, returning energy into the core and resurrecting an ever larger part of center city Fort Worth. This redevelopment energy means, more jobs, tax revenue, living options and quality of life enhancements for all of Fort Worth. The reclamation of our center, where infrastructure investment is in place, historic resources are available, transportation options continue to increase and where jobs and housing demand are growing, is a consistent goal of Plan 2023. We intend to look for opportunities to capitalize on this energy. Plan 2023 is a blueprint for advancing Downtown Fort Worth to the next level in its renaissance. We have moved from boarded storefronts to active streets, from residential aspirations to the need for schools, from struggling adjacent districts to robust nearby neighborhoods. This plan outlines how we continue building that momentum. About The Plan In the summer of 2012, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. (DFWI), the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) and the City of Fort Worth initiated a process to update the 2003 Downtown Strategic Action Plan. Plan 2023 is a 10- Year Strategic Action Plan (SAP) developed to guide Downtown work pIons and decisions and establish a vision for the future. Plan 2023 was developed with input from DFWI volunteer committees, community stakeholders, City and T staff, neighborhood representatives and the general public through public meetings and the online portal, futuredowntown.com., Expansion Zones Plan 2023 seeks to expand the Downtown Core by focusing on targeted areas. These areas, referred to as "Expansion Zones," have been identified for improvements that incorporate objectives in all of the topic areas. The plan's objectives provide numerous strategies that collectively support the Expansion Zone concept. Opportunity Areas Additionally, Opportunity Areas that offer a high potential for redevelopment or infill have been identified to help stakeholders accomplish Plan 2023 strategies. Ar '01,04, TRINITY UPTOV M, MENOMONEE, MJ Dow,*Wt CIN �g I 11111 V, ill l ,z�owrimwr 11 IN I NOWN Focus Topic Visions Business Development Downtown Fort Worth will grow as a premier business location by providing a robust economic, intellectual and cultural environment through the supporting infrastructures necessary to retain current and recruit future employers. Education Targeted educational programs and new learning institutions in Downtown will focus on current and future industry clusters to attract and hold knowledge-based companies and workers. This effort will maintain Fort Worth's primacy as host to a vibrant and innovative regional workforce, and provide critical lifelong learning experiences for its residents. Housing Building on past successes, the development of multifamily housing in Downtown Fort Worth and the surrounding areas should be intentionally accelerated -through targeted incentives and policies supporting this land use. Retail, Arts and Entertainment Downtown Fort Worth should be the most vibrant area of the city, built for our local residents and highly appealing to our out-of-town visitors. Entertainment venues, restaurants, performing and visual arts, live theaters, public art and retail will combine to bring activity throughout the day and night, attracting a great diversity of people with broad interests. These activities enliven our streets, sidewalks and buildings with fun, creativity and inspiration. Transportation Downtown should be a vibrant and sustainable environment, where people of all ages and mobility choices can be accommodated efficiently and safely. Downtown Fort Worth should 1) be the regional multimodal transportation hub for Fort Worth and Tarrant County, 2) serve as the gateway for those arriving into Fort Worth, 3) fully integrate pedestrian, -transit, automobiles, and bicycle infrastructure and networks within the Downtown core, and 4) have substantial linkages connecting to both the region and surrounding neighborhoods. Urban Design, Open Space and Public Art Downtown's urban design, open spaces and public art should promote community pride and engagement, attract national and international acclaim, add vitality and foster intellectual stimulation. It should reinforce activity both day and night by providing a high quality environment defined by intriguing design and arts, permanent and temporary, contemporary and historic.