Complete Streets for Lathrup Village, Michigan
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The City of Lathrup Village, Michigan is developing a Complete Streets Plan with the assistance of Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. (www.birchlerarroyo.com).
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- 1. How improving Transportation systems can help make a community healthier and safer Complete Streetsfor Lathrup Village Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 2. Presentation Outline Introduction Public Input Process Format Concept and Outline Complete Streets Classification Transportation Improvements Program Complete Streets Ordinance Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 3. Intro Overview at Open House (4-27-11) Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc., working with the Planning Commission, facilitated a Community Open House on April 27 to seek public input for the Complete Streets Plan. The presentation at the Open Housed addressed the following topics: Why do most of us drive everywhere? Why should we care about streets? What makes up a street? What are Complete Streets? What are the benefits of Complete Streets? Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 4. Why do most of us drive everywhere The following is a brief excerpt from the Open House Presentation: Impact of Interstate Highway Act of 1953 Incomplete network for pedestrians/cyclists Lack of safe pedestrian crossings on major roads Lack of safe bicycle parking Numerous destinations, all spread out in sprawling fashion Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 5. Why should we care? Public health concerns – rise in obesity rates & chronic conditions High gasoline prices / High cost of car ownership Lack of mobility options for very young and very old Aging population Traffic congestion Air pollution/greenhouse gases New Michigan legislation Lathrup Village’s senior population (65+) is forecast to grow by 74% from 2000 to 2035 (SEMCOG) = about 20% of 4,300 people Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 6. Survey and Open House An online Community Survey was conducted earlier in the month, followed by the Community Open House April 2011 Online Complete Streets Survey Public Forum and Open House Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 7. Open House Participants Used Color-coded Post-it Notes to Identify Suggestions and Problem Areas on Aerial Photographs Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 8. Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 9. The existing character of Southfield Road is going to be evolving with implementation of the City’s Master Plan. A walkable Village Center is envisioned in the heart of the corridor. Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 10. Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 11. Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 12. Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 13. Cross-sections have been developed for the numerous Complete Streets classifications Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 14. The format of the report includes numerous illustrations and hyperlinks to important information Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 15. Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 16. The City’s Form-based code developed using Clearzoning® Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 18. Will Require Coordination with City of Southfield, Road Commission for Oakland County and MDOT
- 19. Will Serve as a Plan Implementation ToolComplete Streets Ordinance Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village
- 20. Thank You Rod Arroyo, Vice President Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. rarroyo@birchlerarroyo.com Complete Streetsfor Lathrup Village Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. Complete Streets Plan City of Lathrup Village