Division Corridor Strategy Final Report Division-Corridor-Strategy-Final-Report

Physical Framework Aﬀ ec ng Redevelopment This study was conducted by the Arlington Urban Design Center. The plan outlines redevelopment poten al along Front Street and provides a detailed concept for park space north of the Union Pacifi c corridor, within property already owned by the City. The study also provides a parking analysis in which the total number of on-street parking spaces are iden fi ed for several blocks south of Division Street. The proposed park development includes the en re south side of Front Street, from West Street to just past East Street. Exis ng Land Use Land uses within the Division Street Corridor are dominated by commercial uses, which make up nearly 50 percent of the study area. Generally speaking, the commercial uses fall into the service category. Such services could include hotels, auto-related repairs, banks and storage facili es, all of which are found along Division Street. While commercial areas rely on visibility for customer service, accessibility is o en more important. Road access is key for deliveries and business. Other uses within the Corridor are mixed with limited retail, residen al and oﬃ ce uses. Vacant lots make up less than ten percent of the area and future large-scale projects could not be incorporated solely on vacant land. See Map 2.1 and Table 2.1. Analysis and Key Observa ons Courtesy City of Arlington Analysis and Key Observa ons • The proposed master plan would provide both visual and land use links between uses north and south of the rail corridor. • The proposed park uses south of Front Street would create an interes ng front door scenario for redevelopment along the north side of Front Street. • The public park space could provide develop- ment incen ves for new residen al uses along Front Street. • The park use is an excellent buﬀ er between the rail corridor and future redevelopment south of Division Street. • The study area is over 87% built out. Future larger scale redevelopment will require land acquisi on and parcel consolida ons. • 12 sites have been iden fi ed as “High Priority Historical Resources” by the Central Sector Plan. All but one are located west of Center Street. These sites could limit the ability to consolidate an en re block for redevelopment. Future redevelopment plans would need to consider, avoid or incorporate these structures into site specifi c designs and could ul mately hinder full block redevelopment. Solely based on historical impact, redevelopment poten al is greatest east of Pecan Street. • The study area is bounded on the north by residen al uses. The Town North neighborhood will serve as a signifi cant factor in the ul mate success for redevelopment of the area. Future redevelopment north of Division Street will need to consider compa bility and impact to the neighborhood. Future uses on Division Street should work to link Downtown Arlington with the neighborhoods. • Exis ng residen al uses in the study area include single family and mul -family uses. Most single family uses were built prior to the 1970s. The Division Street Corridor Strategy City of Arlington Front and Center Redevelopment Proposal, 2011 21

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