Northwest Indiana TDD - Munster Dyer Main Street Public Presentation 1 (Virtual)

TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROPOSED DRAFT BOUNDARY live polling

+ moderated Q+A +

Main Street Station public engagement session

website how you can interact during this meeting

12/02/2020

TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROPOSED DRAFT BOUNDARY

12/02/2020

Munster and Dyer, IN Main Street Station public engagement session

PLANNING ENTITIES

City of East Chicago City of Gary City of Hammond City of Michigan City City of Portage

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District

City of South Bend Town of Beverly Shores Town of Chesterton Town of Dyer Town of Munster

Regional Development Authority

Town of Ogden Dunes Town of Porter

CONSULTANT TEAM

Role of the RDA ( Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority )

Leading the Project

Overall Project Steering

Policy and Planning Guidance

Key steps that RDA will take working closely with each community

• Meet with communities to understand their goals and preferences for growth and development • Engage with the public through meetings and hearings • Collaborate with NICTD on parking and development topics • Conduct community analysis to prepare preliminary and final transit development district (TDD) boundary • Identify potential development and infrastructure opportunities • Shepherd the TDD boundary through the state approval process

Role of the RDA

Corporate Limits

THE REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE A catalyst for growth and economic development

9,460,000 819,537

Chicago MSA Population (3rd Largest in USA)

NW Indiana MSA Population (2nd Largest in Indiana)

Chicago MICHIGAN INDIANA

SOUTH SHORE DOUBLE TRACK

WEST LAKE EXTENSION

Michigan City

$2.3 BILLION* 6,000* $3+ BILLION* Private Investment

* Projected

ILLINOIS

INDIANA

South Bend

New Jobs

Economic Impact by 2046

THE LINES AND STATIONS West Lake Corridor Project Lake Michigan

MICHIGAN

90

MICHIGAN CITY

BEVERLY SHORES

20 35

EAST CHICAGO

94

OGDEN DUNES

90

HAMMOND

BURNS HARBOR PORTAGE

GARY

94

PORTER CHESTERTON

95

41

65

MUNSTER

West Lake Corridor Project DYER

9 MILES Rail Extension

ILLINOIS

INDIANA

Estimated cost: $852 million Status: Under construction and full funding grant agreement in place Funding: Fall of 2020 ($100M FTA Grant awarded in May 2020)

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THE LINES AND STATIONS South Shore Double Track Project

25 MILES 16 MILES

Lake Michigan

Project Area

90

MICHIGAN

New Second Track

South Shore Line Double Track Project Estimated cost: $455 million Status: Design and engineering work Funding: January of 2021.

MICHIGAN CITY

BEVERLY SHORES

20 35

EAST CHICAGO

94

90

HAMMOND

41

MUNSTER

DYER

ILLINOIS

OGDEN DUNES

INDIANA

BURNS HARBOR PORTAGE

GARY 95 65

94

PORTER CHESTERTON

80

THE LINES AND STATIONS West Lake Corridor & South Shore Double Track Projects

25 MILES 16 MILES

Lake Michigan

Project Area

90

MICHIGAN

New Second Track

South Shore Line Double Track Project Estimated cost: $455 million Status: Design and engineering work Funding: January of 2021.

MICHIGAN CITY

BEVERLY SHORES

20 35

EAST CHICAGO

94

OGDEN DUNES

90

HAMMOND

BURNS HARBOR PORTAGE

GARY

94

PORTER CHESTERTON

95

41

65

MUNSTER

West Lake Corridor Project DYER

9 MILES Rail Extension

ILLINOIS

INDIANA

Estimated cost: $852 million Status: Under construction and full funding grant agreement in place Funding: Fall of 2020 ($100M FTA Grant awarded in May 2020)

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Transit and Community Growth 3 Highland Park

The transit development districts around various suburban train stations in the Chicagoland area have seen significant improvement in real estate development activity since the development/ redevelopment of the station…

Metra Station

Elmhurst 2 Metra Station

6 Maywood Metra Station

Berywn Metra Station (BNSF Line) – 2008

1 2 3

1 Berywn Metra Station

+37%

Population Growth

Total New Construction

Real Estate Value Change

Elmhurst Metra Station (UP-W Line) – 2006

+11%

640K SF

+40%

Population Growth

Total New Construction

Real Estate Value Change

0%

640K SF

+43%

Population Growth

Total New Construction

Real Estate Value Change

Orland Park Metra Station (SWS Line) – 2007

4 MICHIGAN CITY

Romeoville Metra Station

120K SF

Highland Park Metra Station (UP-N Line) – 2009

CHICAGO

5

+5%

4 Orland Park Metra Station

5

DYER [1] Population growth in the 1 mile radius between 2000 and 2020 (estimate). New construction and Real Estate value change are measured in a 1 mile radius between time of TOD reinvestment or construction to August 2020.

[2] KPMG note the Romeoville Metra Station new construction data is measured by a 3-mile radius, unlike the other stations 1-mile radius measure due to its more rural location.

Sources: ESRI, CoStar Analytics, and other publicly available databases.

1.2M SF

+37%

Population Growth

Total New Construction

Real Estate Value Change

Romeoville Metra Station (HC Line) – 2018

GARY

MUNSTER

+17%

0%

316K SF

+3%

Population Growth

Total New Construction

Real Estate Value Change

Maywood Metra Station (UP-W Line) – 2017

6

0%

415K SF

+5%

Population Growth

Total New Construction

Real Estate Value Change

Agenda What we will discuss

1 Transit development district boundary basics 2 Transit development district boundary process 3 Munster and Dyer Goals, unique qualities and current conditions 4 Munster and Dyer Station DRAFT TDD boundary

Agenda How we will obtain public input

live polling

website - www.nwitdd.com targeted questions during the presentation

moderated Q+A video recording of this meeting Q+A throughout questions answered at and Q+A answers, gallery materials (also located at Munster and Dyer the end of the meeting Town Halls), additional polling, and ability to contact us

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TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOUNDARY BASICS

what you should know

What is a TDD? Transit Development District

The main focus is on promoting Transit-Oriented Development.

Transit development districts provide economic tools and strategies to support local communities to implement high-quality transit-oriented development.

The goal is to create a boundary calibrated specifically for each community based on analysis, areas of opportunity and the goals and visions of the community.

This isn't just a boundary.

It complements the economic growth path of communities.

Clarifying the TDD

TDD IS...

TDD IS NOT...

A 1/2 mile (320 acre) special economic development district approved by the State Budget Committee

Zoning or comprehensive planning

An effort to realize economic development in Northwest Indiana communities Formed by an analysis process that includes community-wide input, best practices and market analysis

A city or town-sponsored planning process Eminent Domain A partnership with developer or realtor A project designed to gentrify or to create low-income housing NICTD South Shore Double Track or West Lake rail projects

Statutory Requirements

Transit development districts are contiguous boundaries drawn around station areas, and must be no more than 0.5 square miles (320 Acres) in area.

Boundary Parameters and Geographic areas Illustrative Example - Not an actual proposed boundary

Statutory Requirements

Transit development districts capture the incremental growth in local income and property tax revenue, for use in public investment related to the station area.

TDD Revenue Parameters

Revenue collected from the district – is spent in the district.

Local community retains land use and zoning control.

tif and tdd together TDD Function A TDD permits the capture of incremental property tax and local income tax revenues for the development of the area around the transit station The incremental revenue that is captured can only be used within the same district (e.g. increment captured in Munster will be spent in Munster) After the TDD expires, all of the TDD increment is transferred to the tax base If a TDD and a TIF overlap, the split of the incremental revenues between the TDD and TIF are negotiated by the RDA and the RDC

Statutory Requirements

After consultation with local communities, two public hearings must be held before the RDA approves the TDD boundaries for review and approval by the State Budget Committee.

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TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOUNDARY PROCESS

how we’re arriving at the study area

TDD Boundary Process Visiting station areas

1 2

BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE STATION AREA

Preparing an initial market understanding/analysis Summarizing the community profile/demographics

Station area mapping

Research previous & ongoing community planning efforts

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS Listening to needs, preferences and development opportunities Presenting our reconnaissance and community impressions Learning of planning and real estate projects in the pipeline Touring the community and station areas

Work sessions to discuss and better understand issues that are specific to each station/community

TDD Boundary Process Where we are

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DRAFTING THE BOUNDARY

Collaboration with NICTD on station requirements and optimization Identifying and integrating community preferences Understanding the market forces that influence economic development Understanding potential and suitability of surrounding sites Understanding supporting infrastructure

Mapping and preparing documents to share out findings and study area

TDD Boundary Process Next Stage in the process

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REVISING THE BOUNDARY

Collecting and integrating community input

Update and create TDD draft boundary

Conduct first and second RDA public hearing

Defining the TDD Boundary The criteria we are using

Quantitative

Qualitative

Station context | Utilities | Walkability/connectivity

Redevelopment potential | Community desires

Cultural or civic assets | Barriers to redevelopment

Previous planning findings | Community vision

Buffers | Zoning restrictions

Future/planned projects

Area Specific Site analysis | Location analysis | Legal analysis Zoning/future land use | Potential property tax yield Existing public debt obligations | Impact

Area Development Opportunity Criteria Our area development opportunity criteria included the following...

Current use

Proximity to station

Acreage

Ownership

Vacancy status

(Developable acreage)

(Public vs private, single vs. multiple)

(Occupied vs vacant lot/ building and notable condition)

Future land use or planned use

Zoning / allowable density / parking

Access / location / walkability

Conditions

TIF district / Opportunity Zone status

Comprehensive impact

(Utilities, infrastructure, flood/ wetland, slope, brownfield issues, other)

Places within and adjacent to the Boundary

ADAPTIVE REUSE

PRESERVE

INFILL

STRENGTHEN

REDEVELOP

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MUNSTER AND DYER GOALS, UNIQUE QUALITIES AND CURRENT CONDITIONS

understanding your community

Collaboration with the Community Understanding Towns of Munster and Dyer

Image capture: Sep 2019

Š 2020 Google

Munster Economic Development Goals 1

Promote sustainable growth - concentrate at strategic redevelopment areas

2

Support transit as critical to a prosperous town

3

Create a legacy of unique parks and open spaces

4

Grow as a hub of regional trail systems

5

Strengthen infrastructure to meet future needs

6

Redevelop old areas as walkable, mixed use centers

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(SCHOOL PROPERTY)

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CIRCLE PARK

45TH

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WHITE OAK PARK

INDEPENDENCE PARK LAWLER PARK

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COMPREHENSIVE BIKE TRAIL FRAMEWORK

Munster Previous Planning Efforts ZONING DISTRICTS IMPACTED CD-4B General Urban - B District

The CD-4.B General Urban - B Character District consists of a medium density area that has a mix of building types and primarily residential, retail, personal service, office, and light industrial uses; aetbacks vary as compared to the CD-4.A General Urban - A Character District; it has variable private and public open spaces and landscaping; Thoroughfares typically have curbs, sidewalks and trees. Blocks may vary in size to accommodate a variety of uses.

CD-4A-General Urban - A District The CD-4A General Urban Character District consists of a medium density area that has a mix of building types and primarily residential, retail,personal service, and office uses; there are medium, shallow or no front setbacks and narrow to medium side setbacks; it has variable private landscaping; and it has thoroughfares with curbs, sidewalks and trees that define medium-sized blocks.

SD-PUD - (Special District - Planned Unit Development

The SD-PUD Planned Unit Development Special District is for areas in which diverse uses may be brought together with innovative planning and design as a compatible and unified plan of development that is in the interest of the general welfare of the public.

CD-3-R3 - 60’ Lot One Family and Two Family Residence District.

The CD-3 R3 Character District consists of primarily a low density single-family detached residential area in which houses and two-family dwellings are the predominant building types. It has medium to deep front setbacks and medium to wide side setbacks. Most thoroughfares have sidewalks, street trees and curbs, and form medium to large blocks.

CD-3-R2 - 60’ Lot One Family Residence Character District The CD-3R-2 Character District consists of primarily a low density single-family detached residential area in which houses are the predominant building type. It has medium to deep front setbacks and medium to wide side setbacks. Some thoroughfares have sidewalks and curbs, and form medium to large blocks.

CD-5 Urban Center Character District The CD-5 Urban Center Character District consists of higher density Mixed Use areas. It has a tight network of Thoroughfares with side Sidewalks, street lights and regular tree spacing, defining medium-sized Blocks.

Buildings are set close to the Sidewalks.

Town of Munster, Indiana | 2019 Livable Munster Character Based Code

Dyer Economic Development Goals 1 Strengthen Dyer’s identity as a livable and a family friendly “Home Town” in Lake County 2 Create a new walkable downtown core 3 Capture the economic potential of the new train station along Main Street 4 Transform Sheffield Avenue into a vibrant multimodal street 5 Maximize economic development potential along Calumet Avenue 6 Invest in long-term redevelopment of US Route 30 7 Prioritize investments in creating a connected trail system

Dyer Current City Planning Effort (2019/2020) Comprehensive Plan (in-process) ENHANCE PARKS AND TRAILS AND CAPITALIZE ON REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Expand trail infrastructure and promote walkability Increase parkland Improve downtown to be a walkable downtown or town center Encourage higher density residential along Main Street and east side of Sheffield Avenue to promote walkability to the station Infill commercial uses along Sheffield Avenue

Town of Dyer Indiana | 2020-2021 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use (DRAFT)

Dyer Current City Planning Effort (2019/2020) Sheffield and Main District SHEFFIELD & MAIN DISTRICTS OFFER 45+ ACRES OF REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Main Street Opportunities - encourage multi-family developments to bring more residents within walking distance of new station.

East side of Sheffield Avenue - encourage new multi-family developments to bring more residents who can live in corridor and walk to commercial uses.

West side of Sheffield Avenue attract smaller commerical uses along the street on new outlots.

Town of Dyer Indiana | 2020-2021 Comprehensive Plan

NICTD Station Planning MUNSTER/DYER STATION SITE PLAN

PROJECTED DAILY RIDERS Opening Day

1,316 total peak riders

2040

2,025 total peak riders

PLANNED SPACES Opening day

875 standards surface spaces

2040

1,700 standard surface spaces

Land Use and Economic Development Effects Analysis Supplemental Report | February 2020 Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District

Understanding Existing Conditions Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis

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MUNSTER AND DYER STATION DRAFT BOUNDARY

for community consideration

Context

Corporate Limits

Station Area Context ts

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Complementary Community Growth

Complementary Community Growth

Places within and adjacent to the Boundary

ADAPTIVE REUSE

PRESERVE

INFILL

STRENGTHEN

REDEVELOP

This isn't just a boundary.

It complements the economic growth path of communities.

VISIT THE TDD WEBSITE

also linked on the RDA’s main website

learn more and follow this process

Next Steps

1 VISIT GALLERY (at Munster and Dyer Town Halls) 2 VISIT WEBSITE (www.NWITDD.com) 3 REFINING BOUNDARY WITH MUNSTER AND DYER LEADERSHIP

4 RDA BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS 5 STATE BUDGET COMMITTEE REVIEW AND APPROVAL

Q&A

we appreciate your time and comments