Northwest Indiana TDD - Gary Miller Public Presentation 1 (Virtual)

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TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROPOSED DRAFT BOUNDARY

2/11/2021

Gary, Miller, IN public engagement session

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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

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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

Gary Miller

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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

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THE LINES AND STATIONS South Shore Double Track Project

25 MILES 16 MILES

Lake Michigan

Project Area

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MICHIGAN

New Second Track

South Shore Line Double Track Project

MICHIGAN CITY

Estimated cost: $455M Status: Design and engineering work Funding: January of 2021 ($173M FTA Grant BEVERLY SHORES awarded Jan 2021)

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EAST CHICAGO

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HAMMOND

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MUNSTER

DYER

ILLINOIS

OGDEN DUNES

INDIANA

BURNS HARBOR PORTAGE

GARY 95 65

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PORTER CHESTERTON

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THE LINES AND STATIONS West Lake Corridor Project Lake Michigan

MICHIGAN

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MICHIGAN CITY

BEVERLY SHORES

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EAST CHICAGO

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OGDEN DUNES

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HAMMOND

BURNS HARBOR PORTAGE

GARY

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PORTER CHESTERTON

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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 West Lake Corridor & South Shore Double Track Projects

25 MILES 16 MILES

Lake Michigan

Project Area

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MICHIGAN

New Second Track

South Shore Line Double Track Project

MICHIGAN CITY

Estimated cost: $455M Status: Design and engineering work Funding: January of 2021 ($173M FTA Grant BEVERLY SHORES awarded Jan 2021)

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EAST CHICAGO

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OGDEN DUNES

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HAMMOND

BURNS HARBOR PORTAGE

GARY

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PORTER CHESTERTON

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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 Chicago land 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

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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

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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

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+5%

4 Orland Park Metra Station

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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

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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 City of Gary goals, unique qualities and current conditions 4 Gary Miller Station DRAFT TDD boundary

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Agenda How we will obtain public input

live polling

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

moderated Q+A Submit questions during presentation (Will be answered at end of meeting)

Find video recording of meetings and Q+A responses, gallery materials in english and spanish (also located at City Hall), additional polling, and ability to contact the team

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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.

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TDD Boundary

This isn't just a boundary.

It complements the economic growth path of communities.

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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.

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

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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.

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TDD Revenue Parameters

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

Local community retains land use and zoning control.

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tif and tdd together TDD Interaction with Existing TIF 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 a community will be spent in that community) 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

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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

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TDD Boundary Process

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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

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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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CITY OF GARY GOALS, UNIQUE QUALITIES AND CURRENT CONDITIONS

understanding your community

Collaboration with the Community Understanding Gary Miller

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Community Economic Development Goals Re-Imagine GARY Magnificent Seven Economic Development Strategy 1

Market Rate Housing (4,000 units)

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Retail Development

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Commercial Development

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Lake Front Development

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Lt. Industrial

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Industrial

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Airport Development

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PREVIOUS PLANNING EFFORTS CITY OF GARY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (2008) Stimulate economic growth, align city systems, provide open space, enhance sustainability, strengthen neighborhoods, and improve quality of life Strengthen environmental assets, address environmental problems, combined blight elimination and redevelopment efforts, improving public health, create model zoning and permitting guidelines for green infrastructure Land Use Plan - Land use designations, neighborhood plans, and priority areas for revitalizaiton and investment East Lakefront District Neighborhoods Plan - Implementing Lakefront District Plan, realignment of US 12, complete streets, consolidating industrial and auto-related uses, targeted investment and maintenance in stable residential areas, and continued implementation of the Gary Green Link Plan Transportation Plan - Coordinating land use and transportation decisions, promoting safe and efficient transport of goods, use and maintenance of existing facilities, and improving multimodal mobility

CITY OF GARY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (2008)

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PREVIOUS PLANNING EFFORTS GARY LAKEFRONT DISTRICT PLAN (2016) Miller Train Station is the main focus for framework of the Lakefront District Realignment of rail line at Miller Train Station and closing of a segment of US 12 Establish transit-oriented district that encourages a walkable environment to increase demand for retail and services near the station Promote higher density, mixed-use development near the station Establish new zoning districts Recommendations for streetscape, landscaping, signage, and form-based code zoning Economic incentives for development such as land assemblage, tax abatements, and density bonuses Public investment in streets, streetscapes, parks, and open spaces GARY LAKEFRONT DISTRICT PLAN (2016)

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PREVIOUS PLANNING EFFORTS US 12/20 COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT (2019) Purpose: Facilitate the NICTD expansion of the Miller Train Station and double track improvement project while maintaining vehicular and pedestrian routes Addressing lack of pedestrian facilities by filling in limited sidewalk areas and addressing ADA non-compliance Improvements to US 20 and Lake Street: • • • • • • • • •

sidewalks with ADA accessibility curb and gutters storm drainage decorative lighting landscaping and street trees crosswalk markings pedestrian crossing safety enhancements bike lanes parallel parking to Lake Street

US 12/20 COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT (2019)

LEGEND Des No 1601716 Des No 1801738

Understanding Existing Conditions Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis

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GARY MILLER STATION DRAFT BOUNDARY

for community consideration

Gary Miller Context

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Station Area Context

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NICTD Station Plans

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Complementary Community Growth

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Complementary Community Growth

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Complementary Community Growth

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Places within and adjacent to the Boundary

ADAPTIVE REUSE

PRESERVE

INFILL

STRENGTHEN

REDEVELOP

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Places within and adjacent to the Boundary

This isn't just a boundary.

It complements the economic growth path of communities.

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VISIT THE TDD WEBSITE

also linked on the RDA’s main website

learn more and follow this process

Next Steps

1 VISIT GALLERY (at City Hall) 2 VISIT WEBSITE (www.NWITDD.com) 3 REFINING BOUNDARY WITH LEADERSHIP 4 RDA BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS 5 STATE BUDGET COMMITTEE REVIEW AND APPROVAL

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Q&A

we appreciate your time and comments