Connecting and Collaborating: Planning for Ecological and Economical Diversity LESSONS FROM WILDWOOD September 07, 2022


Binoy Panicker, AICP Urban Planner Chris Silewski, RLA Landscape Architect Jason McHugh, AICP City Manager/Planner


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Connecting and Collaborating: Planning for Ecological and Economical Diversity LESSONS FROM PresentersWILDWOOD


Integrity, and Intelligence.

Project Context

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Wildwood is one of the fastest growing communities in Central Florida


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Images of the City




Downtown CSX RailHighway 301City Hall & Park



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Master Planning Process





Community partnership is essential for the revitalization of Wildwood. New and redevelopment will help to bridge the physical and social gap caused by highway and railroad division.
Redevelopment in Wildwood will foster a renewed sense of hometown pride while the community balances local needs and regional interest.”

The Vision & Principles
A more walkable environment will connect the surrounding neighborhoods to historic downtown and encourage active engagement with nature.
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Sustainable solutions that are diverse and adaptable, promote local entrepreneurship and investment, and are accessible to all people, will be encouraged in the community.
Agrarian and railroad history will be embraced as downtown becomes the hub for culture, events, and entertainment.

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The Plan Context


The Place – Public Outreach Coffee NightSkateRailBrickRoundaboutsSidewalkMoreCommunityTeaFastBetterGolfGolfOldGameBikeBarberCommunityFarmersHobbyYogaJazzParkArtHistoryBikeOutdoorOutdoorIndoorBakeryIceBoutiqueUpscaleCraftDeli/caféshopbrewery/wineryrestaurantretailcreamshopmusicvenuemusicvenuecaféstoremuseumgallery/studiospacewithsplashpadfestivalclassesstoremarketparkshoplanesarcadestylesodafountaincartpathscartparkingvehiclecirculationfoodroomcenterparkingimprovementspathsfanparkparkclub/danceplace






The Place – Facilities/Uses



The Place – Design Themes



The Place – Districts & Branding



Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. The Plan - 7 Year Scenario Infill redevelopment MixedEntertainmentDiningShoppingresidential Downtown BrandingInfrastructureUrbanStreetscapeparkingredesignparksupgrade



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Ped bridge museum, culture
Development of the “Y” Planned mixed use Affordable housing


Rail

Public transportation
External trail linkages
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The Plan - 10 Year Scenario
Downtown expansion Main Street trucks Industrialrerouting relocationsites



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The Plan – 15 Year Scenario
Existing ProposedStreetComplete Street

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The Plan – Main Street Reconfiguration







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Project 1 Wildwood Railyard


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Project 1 Wildwood Railyard


Project 2 Linear Park

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Project 2 Linear Park Project Area


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Project 2 Linear Park

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Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. Project 3 – Branding





Questions? Contact Information Binoy Panicker, AICP Urban 984.289.5700Planner| PanickerB@AyresAssociates.com Chris Silewski, RLA Landscape 715.831.7715Architect|SilewskiC@AyresAssociates.com Jason McHugh, CPM, AICP City Manager and Planner 352.330.1330 | jmchugh@wildwood-fl.gov



