Workforce Housing: Taking the Next Steps

Leaders in the Responsible
Use of Land Worldwide
Maryland Parkway Revitalization
January 13, 2016
#ULIMarylandParkway
ULI Advisory
Services Panel:
Midtown UNLV
In 2007 ULI was commissioned to
conduct an Advisory Services Panel
to create a strategy to revitalize
Midtown UNLV as a more urban
place, while creating better physical
links and remaining compatible with
neighboring districts.
Maryland Parkway
Revitalization
ULI Advisory Services Panel:
Midtown UNLV
After reviewing the information, participating in the on-site
reception, briefings, & tours and conducting interviews with
major stakeholders, the panel determined that the best strategic
advice would be to address three elements:
A series of organizational and communication issues,
A group of transportation and infrastructure concerns, and
A strategy to revitalize the Maryland Parkway.
Maryland Parkway
Revitalization
Panelists
Maryland Parkway Coalition David Saltman,
Vice President, Legal, The Vista Group
Transportation David Swallow,
Director of Engineering, RTC of Southern Nevada
brownfields Assessment Kevin Gullette,
Economic Development Manager, Clark County
Student Housing Development Eric Midby,
CEO, The Midby Companies
Commercial Redevelopment Timo Kuusela,
Vice President/General Manager, Sansone Companies
Commercial New Development Frank Marretti,
CEO, G2CapCo
Public Art Craig Palacios,
Architect, Bunnyfish Studio
Maryland Parkway
Revitalization
MARYLAND
PARKWAY
COALITION (MPC)
REVITALIZING THE CORRIDOR
• FOUNDING
• May 2013, back room at Boulevard Mall
• Intentionally informal coalition of interested Stakeholders
• MEMBERS
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Clark County
Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
UNLV
Medical District / Sunrise Hospital
City of Las Vegas / Downtown
McCarran International Airport
Metropolitan Police Department
Art organizations / Public Education Foundation
MPC
SCOPE
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PRESERVE HISTORICAL CHARACTER
REVITALIZE THIS KEY ROADWAY
COUNTY OVERLAY DISTRICT
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
DISTRICTS
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AIRPORT DISTRICT
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
MEDICAL DISTRICT
MPC - PURPOSE AND GOALS
• Press coverage
• Economic rebound
• Momentum is building
THE TIME IS NOW –
MARYLAND PARKWAY
• UNLV - contracted student
housing partner
• 100% + occupied residence
halls
• Contracted extended to June
2019
American Nevada Company, The Vista Group, The Scion Group
• NSHE Administration Building
• Public-Private Partnership
• UNLV Police Building
• NEC Maryland and Rochelle
• Promenade Center
Midtown UNLV buildings
American Nevada Company and The Vista Group
MARYLAND
PARKWAY
January 13, 2016
Purpose & Need
• Improve mobility between key activity centers.
• Enhance transit service to increase access and
improve reliability.
• Make transportation infrastructure investments
that enable and support redevelopment.
• Integrate transportation choices to maximize
capacity and convenient access for all users.
Corridor Vision
• Catalyze investment in higher density mixed-use
development.
• Transition the identity of Maryland Parkway from
a roadway to a corridor that instills a sense of
place.
• Connect the UNLV campus with Downtown Las
Vegas and the Medical District.
Land Suitability
Redevelopable Land
• High
• Medium
• Low
Acres of Vacant +
Redevelopable Land: ~600
Geography
Downtown
Segment 1
Segment 2
Segment 3
Segment 4
Segment 5
Grand Total
Vacant
57
2
14
20
9
14
117
Partially Vacant
112
20
6
160
30
6
335
Development Status
Redevelopable Developed
48
47
6
5
25
142
15
141
27
87
24
79
145
500
ECONorthwest, MIG & Dr. Arthur Nelson
Outside Analysis
696
618
418
367
469
698
3,265
Grand Total
961
651
605
703
621
820
4,361
Future Development Simulations
Non-Res SqFt (million)
Job Spaces
Res Dwellings
Baseline
(No New With New Differ%
Transit)
Transit
ence Increase
2.5
7.2
4.7
188%
7,900 23,400 15,500
196%
940
2,550
1,610
171%
• Likely Development
 Policy issues
Types
 Zoning
– Mix of everything
 Incentives and
– Depends on Segment
Investment
Based on assumptions about increases
in rents
ECONorthwest, MIG & Dr. Arthur Nelson
Technology to be Selected
Bus Rapid Transit
• Typically 5-20
mile lines with
1/2- to 1-mile
station spacing
• Single 60’
articulated buses
• Max. speed 55
mph
• “Branded” as
premium transit
service
• Capacity = 100
passengers/
• vehicle
• Typically instreet; dedicated
lanes or mixed
flow (or
combination);
can be in
separate ROW
Light Rail Transit
Minneapolis
Salt Lake City
Phoenix
• Typically multiline regional
system of 5-15
mile lines with ¾to 1½-mile
station spacing
• Max. speed 65
mph
• 1-4 car trains:
88-91’ (3 cars =
273’)
• Capacity = 280
passengers (2car train); higher
capacity for
higher ridership
demand; longer
trips
• Separate rightof-way or
dedicated instreet lanes
Urban Light Rail
Portland
Tucson
Seattle
• Typically
downtown
circulator: 1-5
miles with ¼- to
½-mile station
spacing
• Max. speed 45
mph
• Single unit cars:
66’-91’; shorter
turning radius
than LRT
• Capacity = 140
passengers;
higher capacity
than BRT; less than
LRT
• Typically in-street;
dedicated lanes
or mixed flow
operation (or
combination)
Maryland Parkway
Downtown
Las Vegas
Sunrise
Hospital
Boulevard
Mall
UNLV
McCarran
Airport
Downtown Alignment
LV Medical District
Bonneville
Transit
Center
Charleston
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of this information, the RTC makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to its accuracy and expressly disclaims
liability for the accuracy thereof. The information provided is for planning purposes only and should not be interpreted to be an intent or an offer to acquire property.
Alignments for new streets, transit and pedestrian facilities will be determined following the completion of appropriate planning, design and environmental studies.
Potential Mechanisms for Funding
• Capital (less common)
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Developer built
Utility fee
Construction excise tax
Parking fee
• Capital (common)
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Property tax (GO bond)
SID
Sales tax
Tax increment financing
Impact fees
• Operations &
Maintenance
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Transit fares
Business license fee
Payroll tax
Sale of rights and
products
MARYLAND PARKWAY PUBLIC ART URBAN ART DESIGN PLAN
Project Experience
Hydrant Club
Downtown Las Vegas | 2014
A downtown dog destination with a fourteen foot tall fully functioning fire hydrant sculpture. The hydrant can connect to a fire truck through
regulation couplers, and can also be activated by passers-by to create water showers for a (wet and) immersive art experience. BUNNYFiSH
designed the sculpture and crafted the architectural details to construct a fire hydrant that resembled the local fire hydrants while working
closely with the client and local fabricator for a seamless execution and art sculpture for all to enjoy.
Inspire
Downtown Las Vegas | 2014
Inspire is a 15,000 SF adaptive reuse project with various
experiences achieved through search and discover
exploration. The building hosts a world class local art
collection which was integrated into the architecture from
design inception. The artwork includes sculpture, murals, and
painted mediums and is often juxtaposed against the rough
original construction of the building. BUNNYFiSH worked
closely with the client and local artist curator Jennifer
Cornthwaite, to select the artists and artwork for each space.
The building was designed with many walls left as a blank
canvas for artists to use.
Black Lit Turtle Room
Downtown Las Vegas | 2014
The Black Lit Turtle Room is a fun and vibrant room located inside the Gold Spike Casino. To complement the whimsical bar, lounge, and
non-gaming playground for adults, BUNNYFiSH worked closely with Miguel Rodriguez to create and immersive guest experience with neon
turtles, mirrors, and psychedelic lighting.
The Listening Tree
Downtown Las Vegas | 2014
The Listening Tree is an outdoor art installation in
the backyard of The Bunkhouse, a state-of-the-art
music venue. BUNNYFiSH worked closely with
George Zisiadis to make this installation an
immersive and creative musical experience to
ecourage the guests to discover and share music
within the new music district.
The Bunkhouse
Downtown Las Vegas | 2014
The Bunkhouse is a renovated dive bar turned into a state-of-the-art music venue. To preserve the spirit of the Bunkhouse Saloon, the
original stage with painted Bunkhouse logo is now the ceiling above the bar and the grafitti fence is now a feature in the backyard area.
BUNNYFiSH’s concept inspired the design for the rest of the venue preserving those key elements. Working closely with the construction
team BUNNYFiSH stored all of the sacred cows, preserved them, and re-purposed them as part of the interior design and art for the space.
Carson Kitchen
Downtown Las Vegas | 2014
BUNNYFiSH designed unique artistic elements within the
restaurant space that were major drivers for the
architectural intervention in an adaptively reused
building. Playing off the cool nature and the name of the
Chef (Kerry Simon) BUNNYFiSH designed and applied a
stencil “KEEP CALM AND KERRY ON” in the bar area to pay
respect and homage to Chef Kerry Simon.
Since the start of the project Chef Kerry has acquired
multiple system atrophy - an incurable debilitating disease.
BUNNYFiSH used the signature color of the Multiple
System Atrophy foundation in respect of their friend. When
Kerry Simon became the first chef inducted into the Hard
Rock collection, due mainly to his moniker “Rock n’ Roll
Chef”, the Hard Rock adapted BUNNYFiSH’s artwork and
had it replicated along with other memorabilia from Chef
Kerry.
Oasis @Gold Spike
Downtown Las Vegas | 2014
BUNNYFiSH renovated the former motel’s 44 rooms into a hip one-of-a-kind “crash pads,” each individually styled with its own personality
and whimsy. Unique art was integrated in the rooms as well as the public pool restroom, where a custom wall graphic of pool scenes brings
guests back to Las Vegas’ original motel pool culture. BUNNYFiSH worked closely with local graphic artists and the client to create a fun, retro
graphic and art piece.
REGENERATION::Lab
Project Experience
Evolution East Village
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Regeneration::LAB is currently designing the landscape for a mixed-use residential/commercial development located in Calgary East Village.
Entitled Evolution, the project site is 159,462 sq ft.
Regeneration::LAB has developed this project through the design process, starting from site analysis and schematic design, through to design
development and working drawings, and finally to field inspections. The first two of three phases of this project is currently under construction.
Las Vegas Food District
Las Vegas
The 110-acre site is located one block east of the Las Vegas Strip. Three concepts were developed for the project — two-hearts, desert
wetlands, and green streets. The desert wetlands concept, illustrated with this site plan, is supported through regenerative infrastructure.
Landscape and building are interwoven to create a high-density, pedestrian oriented, regenerative community.
A neighborhood core anchors commercial activity dedicated to food, including an outdoor market.
This vibrant neighborhood core serves as the primary focus for work, culture and entertainment, anchoring commercial activity and providing
residents with most of their daily needs within an eight to ten minute walk.
Waterfront Landing
Squamish, British Colombia, Canada
Steven was the collaborating landscape architect for Waterfront Landing. This comprehensively planned and compact urban neighborhood is
located on a former industrial site. Its design is based on the principles of Smart Growth on the Ground along with numerous elements of
sustainability and green development.
The development is built around is a constructed lagoon. This feature is connected with a river that is susceptible to periodic natural flooding.
This natural process is utilized to naturally cleanse the lagoon and provide healthy habitat for fish and wildlife. Steven coordinated with the
consultant team to ensure a seamless connection between built and natural features.
Steven developed and coordinated a series of concept drawings through the design process to illustrate project concepts to Council and the
public. Steven also authored and coordinated the landscape guidelines as part of the comprehensive planning document.
Miguel
Rodriguez
Local Artist
Project Experience
Wetlands Neighborhood Park – Giant Concrete Animals
Las Vegas | 2008
The Wetlands Nature Preserve is home to hundreds of species of animals. The Preserve includes ponds, interpretive wayside exhibits, and a
network of connecting trails and shady lanes to provide hours of nature exploration. Miguel Rodriguez worked closely with the committee to
design the giant concrete animals for the Wetlands Park. Miguel’s sculptures are meant to be climbable art in the form of a beaver, a snake,
and a toad and are inviting for scrambling, sitting, and photo-taking. Miguel’s process involved modeling the animal figures out of clay.
Miguel’s second step after sculpting the smaller scale clay models is to sculpt full size models out of foam. These foam sculptures will also
be the mold for the fiberglass molding to later cast in concrete.
After making the fiberglass molds, Miguel
begins to cast the animals out of concrete.
Finally, after the molds have been removed and the concrete has cured, the last step is to paint the concrete sculptures.
Hand Throne
for Stupidiotic
The Strip | New York New York
Casino | 2008
Miguel’s art installation in the New
York New York Casino is an engaging
art piece and a conversation starter.
Miguel designed and fabricated the
art piece.
Golden Gate Tile Mural
Downtown Las Vegas | 2012
For the renovation of the Golden Gate Hotel, Miguel’s mural pays homage to the history of the hotel and evokes past sentiments through the
texture and broken abstract imagery which speaks to the hotels moniker. Miguel was involved in every phase of the project, from conceptual
to artistic painting and installation.
Black Lit Turtle Room
Downtown Las Vegas | 2014
The Black Lit Turtle Room is a fun vibrant room located in the Gold Spike Casino designed to complement the whimsical bar, lounge, and nongaming playground casino. Miguel Rodriguez worked closely with BUNNYFiSH to create and immersive guest experience with neon turtles,
mirrors, and psychedelic lighting that transports you to a fantasy world. Miguel was involved with the sculpting, painting, lighting design and
installation.
George
Zisiadis
Non-Local Artist
Project Experience
Lightrail
San Francisco | 2016
LightRail will be the world’s first subway-responsive light sculpture. It will use LED lights to visualize the real-time movement of underground
trains along two miles of San Francisco's Market Street. It was commissioned by Illuminate the Arts and has involved extensive community
outreach with dozens of community organizations, city agencies, and elected officials.
Pulse of the City
San Francisco | 2013
Pulse of the City is an interactive public art installation that transforms pedestrians' heartbeats into music. It was commissioned by the City
of Boston and five installations were placed around the city. Over 8,000 unique interactions were recorded in a one year period.
The Listening Tree
Downtown Las Vegas | 2014
The Listening Tree is a permanent interactive public art installation that invites visitors to participate in the joy of music discovery. Each of its
fifteen headphones are always playing unique music. It was commissioned by the Downtown Project in Las Vegas, NV to highlight and
integrate with the city’s new music district.
Stepping Sounds
City of Palo Alto | 2015
Stepping Sounds is a permanent interactive public art installation for Palo Alto's Magical Bridge Playground. It uses hidden sensors and
speakers to make it sound as though visitors are stepping on various environmental surfaces like mud, water, leaves, snow etc. It’s bespoke
design was executed in close collaboration with the landscape architect and construction contractor.
Leaders in the Responsible
Use of Land Worldwide
Maryland Parkway Revitalization
January 13, 2016
#ULIMarylandParkway