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Resolution No. 11-172
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVEENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATI I N AUTHORITY
FOR THE ELGIN-CHICAGO STREET STA I ION AREA PLAN
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that
David J.Kaptain,Mayor,be and is hereby authorized and direc ed to execute an intergovernmental
agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Regional Tr. sportation Authority for the Elgin-
Chicago Street Station Area Plan, a copy of which is attache,' hereto and made a part hereof by
reference.
s/Da id J. Ka.tain
Davi• J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: October 12, 2011
Adopted: October 12, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
between
THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
and
THE CITY OF ELGIN
Contract No.: IGA-2011-15
This Intergovernmental Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and
between the Regional Transportation Authority (the "RTA"), a municipal corporation
created under the laws of the State of Illinois, and the City of Elgin, Illinois (the "City"),
a municipal corporation created under the laws of the State of Illinois (the RTA and the
City are referred to collectively herein as the"Parties").
Section 1. Nature and Purpose of Agreement
Pursuant to Article VII, §10 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 and the
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, as amended, (5 ILCS 220/1 el seq.), the RTA and
the City enter into this Agreement.
The Parties to this Agreement desire to conduct a study to develop the Elgin — Chicago
Street Station Area Plan (the "Study"). The City will obtain assistance in doing the
following: (i) identifying land uses and densities that support and complement a
multimodal environment and blend with the surrounding neighborhoods; (ii) establishing
strategies for the interconnectivity between Metra and Pace; (iii) evaluating the demand
for retail and residential development adjacent to the Metra station; and (iv) providing
land use tools, including zoning and comprehensive plan amendments, to support mixed-
use urban development. This Study will develop a financially viable master plan for a
transit-oriented development at the City's Chicago Street Metra station area, to unify this
activity center with the downtown Center City district and surrounding neighborhoods,
and better manage the various types of traffic that flow in and around the station area. In
furtherance of this objective, the RTA will contract with a consultant (the "Consultant")
to work in collaboration with the City to develop the Study. The Consultant will
complete a report that summarizes the major findings of the Study and outlines roles and
responsibilities for future implementation of the Study's recommendations.
The RTA and the City each have the statutory authority to conduct, sponsor or
participate in the Study. It is the purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective
understandings,covenants and obligations of the Parties with respect to the Study.
Section 2. Execution of the Consultant Contract
The RTA shall negotiate and enter into a contract with the Consultant to help
conduct the Study. The contract will be in an amount not to exceed$100,000.
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Section 3. Conducting the Study
The Parties have agreed to jointly undertake this Study and have established a
project committee(the"Committee")to guide the Study. The Committee is composed of
the following members: City Council Member(s), City staff, members of the community,
and representatives from the RTA, Metra, Pace and IDOT. The RTA will provide project
management for the Study. The Parties will make available relevant resources(e.g., land
use plans, redevelopment plans, ridership projections, demographic data, etc.) to assist
the RTA and the Consultant in conducting the Study. The RTA will not be responsible
for the completeness or accuracy of any information or data provided to the Consultant
by parties other than the RTA.
Section 4. Payment Conditions and Procedures
The RTA is responsible for the payment of all necessary, proper and allowable
costs to the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the Consultant. The City will
reimburse the RTA for an amount equal to the lesser of(i) $20,000.00 and (ii) 20% of
such actual costs incurred in the conduct of the Study. In addition, the City will
reimburse the RTA for 100%of any cost incurred in the conduct of the Study in excess of
$100,000. The RTA, after receipt of the final invoice from the Consultant, will request
such reimbursement from the City. The City, upon receipt of the request for
reimbursement, shall honor such request by making payment to the RTA within 30 days
of receipt of such request for reimbursement.
Section 5. General Terms and Conditions
a. Amendment.
The Parties agree that no change or modification of this Agreement shall be of
any force or effect unless such amendment is dated, reduced to writing, executed by all
Parties, and attached to and made a part of this Agreement.
b. Indemnification.
The City will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the RTA, its officials, agents
and employees against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, claims, injuries, deaths,
suits, costs, payments and expenses of every kind and nature, including reasonable
attorneys' fees and disbursements, as a result of claims, demands, actions, suits,
proceedings, judgments or settlements, that result from or arise out of any acts or
omissions to act by the City, its corporate authorities, employees, agents and assigns in
the performance of this Agreement. The City will appear and defend all suits brought
upon all such claims, demands, actions and proceedings and shall pay all costs and
expenses incidental thereto, but the RTA will have the right, at its sole option and
expense, to participate in the defense of any suit, without relieving the City of any of its
obligations hereunder. The indemnification obligation contained in this paragraph will
survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
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c. Confidentiality.
Any documents, data, records or other information given to or prepared by the
Parties pursuant to this Agreement shall be maintained in a confidential manner and shall
not be made available to any individual or organization (other than the RTA, the City,the
Consultant, or the members of the Committee, as is appropriate and necessary) without
prior written approval by the RTA, except to the extent required by law.
d. Documents Forming this Agreement.
The Parties agree that this constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties
hereto, that there are no agreements or understandings, implied or expressed, except as
specifically set forth in this Agreement.
e. Warranties and Representations.
In connection with the execution of this Agreement, the City and the RTA each
warrant and represent that it is legally authorized to execute and perform or cause to be
performed this Agreement under the terms and conditions stated herein.
f. Non-liability of Public Officials.
No official, employee or agent of the RTA or the City will be charged personally
by the other party with any liability or expense of defense or be held personally liable
under any term or provision of this Agreement or because of the City's or the RTA's
execution or attempted execution or because of any breach hereof.
g. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be comprised of several identical counterparts, each of
which may be fully executed by the parties hereto and, once executed, will be deemed an
original having identical legal effect.
h. Severability.
If any provisions of this Agreement will be held or deemed to be or will in fact be
inoperative or unenforceable as applied in any particular case in any jurisdiction or in all
cases because it conflicts with any other provision or provisions hereof or of any
constitution, statute, ordinance, rule of law or public policy, or for any other reason, such
circumstances will not have the effect of rendering any other provision or provisions
herein contained invalid, inoperative, or unenforceable to any extent whatsoever. The
invalidity of any one or more phrases, sentences, clauses or sections contained in this
Agreement will not affect the remaining portions of this Agreement or any part thereof.
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i. Interpretation.
Any headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and do not
define or limit the provisions thereof. Words of any gender will be deemed and
construed to include correlative words of the other gender. Words importing the singular
number will include the plural number and vice versa, unless the context will otherwise
indicate. All references to any exhibit or document will be deemed to include all
supplements and/or amendments to any such exhibits or documents entered into in
accordance with the terms and conditions thereof. All references to any person or entity
will be deemed to include any person or entity succeeding to the rights, duties and
obligations of such persons or entities in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
j. Cooperation.
The City and the RTA agree at all times to cooperate fully with one another in the
implementation of this Agreement.
k. Assignment.
Neither the RTA nor the City will assign, delegate or otherwise transfer all or any
part of their rights or obligations under this Agreement, or any part hereof, unless as
approved in writing by the other party. The absence of written consent will void the
attempted assignment, delegation or transfer and will render it of no effect.
I. Force Majeure.
Neither the RTA nor the City will be obligated to perform any of their obligations
hereunder if prevented from doing so by reasons outside of their reasonable control,
including, but not limited to, events of force majeure.
m. Governing Law.
The Parties agree that, notwithstanding conflict of law principals, disputes which
arise as a result of this Agreement will be heard in an Illinois court of competent
jurisdiction and that Illinois law will be applied.
n. Miscellaneous.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create rights in any parties other than the
RTA and the City. All rights and duties between the RTA and the Consultant shall be
established by the Consultant contract for the Study and not by this Agreement.
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o. Notices.
All notices, other communications and approvals required or permitted by this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered, sent by certified or registered mail
(return receipt requested and postage prepaid), addressed as follows:
(a) in the case of the RTA:
175 West Jackson Boulevard
Suite 1550
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Attention: Nicole Nutter
(b) in the case of the City:
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, Illinois 60120
Attention: Dave Waden
or such other persons or addresses as either party may from time to time designate by
notice to the other. All notices required hereunder shall be in writing and shall be
deemed properly served if delivered in person or if sent by registered or certified mail,
with postage prepaid and return receipt requested, to the addresses specified. All notices
required hereunder shall be deemed received on the date of delivery, or attempted
delivery, if delivered in person, or if mailed, on the date which is two (2) days after the
date such notice is deposited in the mail.
Section 6. Term/Termination
a. Term
This Agreement will commence as of the date of final execution by both parties
and will continue until April 30, 2013. This Agreement may be extended at the sole
discretion of the RTA, by advance written notice to the City.
b. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated by either the RTA or the City upon ninety
(90) days written notice sent to the other party in accordance with Section 5o. of this
Agreement. Following termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6b., the
City shall reimburse the RTA pursuant to the terms of Section 4 for any costs paid to the
Consultant including termination fees.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Regional Transportation Authority and the City
of Elgin have caused this Agreement to be executed, as of the date first set forth above,
by their duly authorized officers.
The City of Erin Reeionat Transportation Authority
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Name: David Kaptain _ Name: Joseph G.Costello ! 75
Title: Mayor Title: Executive Director
Date: October 12, 2011 Date: 11II5/101I
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MEETING DATE: September 28, 2011
ITEM:
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Regional Transportation Authority and Staff Recom-
mendation for Land Vision, Inc. to Prepare the Chicago Street Station Area Plan
($20,000)
OBJECTIVE:
To create a guide for the redevelopment of the area surrounding the Chicago Street Metra
Commuter Rail Station.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Regional Transportation Authority includ-
ing the selection of Land Vision, Inc. as consultant to prepare the Chicago Street Station Area
Plan in the amount of$20,000.
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BACKGROUND
The city council approved the execution of a grant agreement with the Regional Transportation
Authority (RTA) for the Chicago Street Station Area Plan on February 23, 2011. The grant
agreement (see Exhibit A) stated that city must commit a 20 percent local share contribution
(or $20,000) based on the total project cost not to exceed $100,000. The Chicago Street Station
Area Plan is a study similar to the National Street Station Area Plan which the city council is cur-
rently considering. These two projects are part of the RTA's Community Planning Program,
which was designed to provide funding and planning assistance to communities at the local lev-
el for planning projects that benefit both the local communities and the RTA transit system.
Services offered include the creation of station area /transit-oriented development plans, tran-
sit-oriented development guidelines, local transit improvement plans for bus and rail and coor-
dinated paratransit plans.
In 2009, the RTA approved nine Community Planning Program projects. Funds allotted for these
projects totaled $1.7 million. In 2010, six projects were funded totaling $698,772, and in 2011,
seven projects were funded (one of which was Chicago Street) totaling $683,562.
The city sought a consultant to lead the preparation of the Chicago Street Station Area Plan.
rThe city utilized the RTA's "Task Order" process in which the RTA had pre-selected five consul-
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tants to bid on each released project. The city received proposals from four out of the five con4111)
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sultants for the project.
Staff recommends that the city retain Land Vision, Inc. based on their understanding of the
project and the exceptional vision for the area that they demonstrated (see Exhibit B). Land Vi-
sion, Inc. also exhibited their extensive local expertise as the consultant for the National Street
Station Area Plan. During that process, the consultant was recognized for their commitment to
work with the various property owners, governmental agencies and citizens during the course
of the project.
Once a consultant is selected, staff will seek members for a steering committee, consisting of
members of city council, members of the planning and development commission, Downtown
Neighborhood Association, city staff and area citizens and business owners to provide guidance
to the consultant at various critical stages throughout the development of the plan. Staff esti-
mates that the plan will be completed in approximately twelve months.
OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS
The Chicago Street Station Area Plan will focus on the redevelopment of the area surrounding
the Chicago Street Metra Commuter Rail Station as a transit-oriented development. Persons
have long recognized that land surrounding this station can accommodate additional growth
and concentrated development that would benefit from and support the existing public trans-
portation system.
The target site has the potential to become an active, transit-oriented community, linking
neighborhoods, natural resources and recreational land uses. The appropriate mix of land uses
can provide a variety of goods and services to transit users, employees, and adjacent neighbor-
hoods while establishing a central gathering place. Equally important, the plan intends to mi-
nimize conflict between, and balance the very different needs of, persons arriving by foot, bi-
cycle, car, bus or train. (See attached Exhibit C article "Home on the Rails" which discusses how
California has shifted its attitude and development patterns towards creating and approving
transit oriented developments along with assistance by the local transit agencies). The selected
consultant will conduct surveys, public meetings, workshops and interviews with residents and
local businesses to formulate recommended improvements. This public participation process
will serve as the foundation for the plan's long-term goals and recommendations.
INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
Staff communicates regularly with representatives of the RTA, including Metra and Pace. The
interview process to select the consultant consisted of representatives from the Downtown
Neighborhood Association and city staff, including the engineering department and community
development department.
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The total cost to prepare the Chicago Street Station Area Plan is $100,000. The grant agreement
stipulates that the RTA fund 80 percent (or $80,000) of the total cost of the study and the city
commit to a local share contribution of 20 percent (or $20,000). In addition, the city would be
responsible for reimbursing the RTA for any costs incurred in excess of $100,000. However, to
exceed this agreed upon amount, the RTA would have to modify the underlying agreement with
Land Vision, Inc. The chance of exceeding the $100,000 amount is minimal because city staff
will be monitoring the performance of the consultant and scope of work. Land Vision, Inc. com-
pleted the National Street Station Area Plan on budget.
BUDGET IMPACT
FUND(S) ACCOUNT(S) PROJECT AMOUNT AMOUNT
#(S) BUDGETED AVAILABLE
Riverboat Fund 275-0007-91-30-99 030188 $20,000 $20,000
LEGAL IMPACT
None.
ALTERNATIVES
The city council could choose not to approve the intergovernmental agreement and, without
such approval, the city would only be able to undertake the Chicago Street Station Area Plan if
it were willing to fund the entire project. If city council approves the intergovernmental agree-
ment, they could choose to reject the staff recommendation to select Land Vision, Inc. to com-
plete the project and direct staff to re-evaluate the other submitted proposals.
NEXT STEPS
1. Secure signatures on Intergovernmental Agreement.
2. Initiate the Chicago Street Station Area Plan process.
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Originators: Dave Waden, Senior Planner
Marc Mylott, Director of Community Development
Final Review: Colleen Lavery, Chief Financial Officer
William A. Cogley, Corporation Counsel/Chief Development Officer
Richard G. Kozal, Assistant City Manager/Chief Operating Officer
Sean R. Stegall, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
A. Intergovernmental Agreement
B. Land Vision, Inc. Firm Overview
C. Home on the Rails Article
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
between
THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
and
THE CITY OF ELGIN
Contract No.: IGA-2011-15
This Intergovernmental Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and
between the Regional Transportation Authority (the "RTA"), a municipal corporation
created under the laws of the State of Illinois, and the City of Elgin, Illinois (the "City"),
a municipal corporation created under the laws of the State of Illinois (the RTA and the
City are referred to collectively herein as the"Parties").
Section 1. Nature and Purpose of Agreement
Pursuant to Article VII, §10 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 and the
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, as amended, (5 1LCS 220/1 et seg.), the RTA and
the City enter into this Agreement.
The Parties to this Agreement desire to conduct a study to develop the Elgin — Chicago
Street Station Area Plan (the "Study"). The City will obtain assistance in doing the
following: (i) identifying land uses and densities that support and complement a
multimodal environment and blend with the surrounding neighborhoods; (ii) establishing
strategies for the interconnectivity between Metra and Pace; (iii) evaluating the demand
for retail and residential development adjacent to the Metra station; and (iv) providing
land use tools, including zoning and comprehensive plan amendments, to support mixed-
use urban development. This Study will develop a financially viable master plan for a
transit-oriented development at the City's Chicago Street Metra station area, to unify this
activity center with the downtown Center City district and surrounding neighborhoods,
and better manage the various types of traffic that flow in and around the station area. In
furtherance of this objective, the RTA will contract with a consultant (the "Consultant")
to work in collaboration with the City to develop the Study. The Consultant will
complete a report that summarizes the major findings of the Study and outlines roles and
responsibilities for future implementation of the Study's recommendations.
The RTA and the City each have the statutory authority to conduct, sponsor or
participate in the Study. It is the purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective
understandings, covenants and obligations of the Parties with respect to the Study.
Section 2. Execution of the Consultant Contract
The RTA shall negotiate and enter into a contract with the Consultant to help
conduct the Study. The contract will be in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
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Section 3.Conducting the Study
The Parties have agreed to jointly undertake this Study and have established a
project committee(the"Committee") to guide the Study. The Committee is composed of
the following members: City Council Member(s), City staff, members of the community,
and representatives from the RTA,Metra, Pace and IDOT. The RTA will provide project
management for the Study. The Parties will make available relevant resources (e.g., land
use plans, redevelopment plans, ridership projections, demographic data, etc.) to assist
the RTA and the Consultant in conducting the Study. The RTA will not be responsible
for the completeness or accuracy of any information or data provided to the Consultant
by parties other than the RTA.
Section 4.Payment Conditions and Procedures
The RTA is responsible for the payment of all necessary, proper and allowable
costs to the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the Consultant. The City will
reimburse the RTA for an amount equal to the lesser of(i) $20,000.00 and (ii) 20% of
such actual costs incurred in the conduct of the Study. In addition, the City will
reimburse the RTA for 100%of any cost incurred in the conduct of the Study in excess of
$100,000. The RTA, after receipt of the final invoice from the Consultant, will request
such reimbursement from the City. The City, upon receipt of the request for
reimbursement, shall honor such request by making payment to the RTA within 30 days
of receipt of such request for reimbursement. •
Section 5. General Terms and Conditions
a. Amendment.
The Parties agree that no change or modification of this Agreement shall be of
any force or effect unless such amendment is dated, reduced to writing, executed by all
Parties, and attached to and made a part of this Agreement.
b. Indemnification.
The City will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the RTA, its officials, agents
and employees against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, claims, injuries, deaths,
suits, costs, payments and expenses of every kind and nature, including reasonable
attorneys' fees and disbursements, as a result of claims, demands, actions, suits,
proceedings, judgments or settlements, that result from or arise out of any acts or
omissions to act by the City, its corporate authorities, employees, agents and assigns in
the performance of this Agreement. The City will appear and defend all suits brought
upon all such claims, demands, actions and proceedings and shall pay all costs and
expenses incidental thereto, but the RTA will have the right, at its sole option and
expense, to participate in the defense of any suit, without relieving the City of any of its
obligations hereunder. The indemnification obligation contained in this paragraph will
survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
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c. Confidentiality.
Any documents, data, records or other information given to or prepared by the
Parties pursuant to this Agreement shall be maintained in a confidential manner and shall
not be made available to any individual or organization (other than the RTA, the City,the
Consultant, or the members of the Committee, as is appropriate and necessary) without
prior written approval by the RTA,except to the extent required by law.
d. Documents Forming this Agreement.
The Parties agree that this constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties
hereto, that there are no agreements or understandings, implied or expressed, except as
specifically set forth in this Agreement.
e. Warranties and Representations.
In connection with the execution of this Agreement, the City and the RTA each
warrant and represent that it is legally authorized to execute and perform or cause to be
performed this Agreement under the terms and conditions stated herein.
f. Non-liability of Public Officials.
No official, employee or agent of the RTA or the City will be charged personally
by the other party with any liability or expense of defense or be held personally liable
under any term or provision of this Agreement or because of the City's or the RTA's
execution or attempted execution or because of any breach hereof.
g. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be comprised of several identical counterparts, each of
which may be fully executed by the parties hereto and, once executed, will be deemed an
original having identical legal effect.
h. Severability.
If any provisions of this Agreement will be held or deemed to be or will in fact be
inoperative or unenforceable as applied in any particular case in any jurisdiction or in all
cases because it conflicts with any other provision or provisions hereof or of any
constitution, statute, ordinance, rule of law or public policy, or for any other reason, such
circumstances will not have the effect of rendering any other provision or provisions
herein contained invalid, inoperative, or unenforceable to any extent whatsoever. The
invalidity of any one or more phrases, sentences, clauses or sections contained in this
Agreement will not affect the remaining portions of this Agreement or any part thereof.
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i. Interpretation.
Any headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and do not
define or limit the provisions thereof. Words of any gender will be deemed and
construed to include correlative words of the other gender. Words importing the singular
number will include the plural number and vice versa, unless the context will otherwise
indicate. All references to any exhibit or document will be deemed to include all
supplements and/or amendments to any such exhibits or documents entered into in
accordance with the terms and conditions thereof. All references to any person or entity
will be deemed to include any person or entity succeeding to the rights, duties and
obligations of such persons or entities in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
j. Cooperation.
The City and the RTA agree at all times to cooperate fully with one another in the
implementation of this Agreement.
k. Assignment.
Neither the RTA nor the City will assign, delegate or otherwise transfer all or any
part of their rights or obligations under this Agreement, or any part hereof, unless as
approved in writing by the other party. The absence of written consent will void the
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attempted assignment, delegation or transfer and will render it of no effect.
1. Force Majeure.
Neither the RTA nor the City will be obligated to perform any of their obligations
hereunder if prevented from doing so by reasons outside of their reasonable control,
including,but not limited to, events of force majeure.
m. Governing Law.
The Parties agree that, notwithstanding conflict of law principals, disputes which
arise as a result of this Agreement will be heard in an Illinois court of competent
jurisdiction and that Illinois law will be applied.
n. Miscellaneous.
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create rights in any parties other than the
RTA and the City. All rights and duties between the RTA and the Consultant shall be
established by the Consultant contract for the Study and not by this Agreement.
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o. Notices.
All notices, other communications and approvals required or permitted by this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered, sent by certified or registered mail
(return receipt requested and postage prepaid),addressed as follows:
(a) in the case of the RTA:
175 West Jackson Boulevard
Suite 1550
Chicago,Illinois 60604
Attention: Nicole Nutter
(b) in the case of the City:
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, Illinois 60120
Attention: Dave Waden
or such other persons or addresses as either party may from time to time designate by
notice to the other. All notices required hereunder shall be in writing and shall be
deemed properly served if delivered in person or if sent by registered or certified mail,
with postage prepaid and return receipt requested, to the addresses specified. All notices
required hereunder shall be deemed received on the date of delivery, or attempted
delivery, if delivered in person, or if mailed, on the date which is two (2) days after the
date such notice is deposited in the mail.
Section 6. Term/Termination
a. Term
This Agreement will commence as of the date of final execution by both parties
and will continue until April 30, 2013. This Agreement may be extended at the sole
discretion of the RTA, by advance written notice to the City.
b. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated by either the RTA or the City upon ninety
(90) days written notice sent to the other party in accordance with Section 5o. of this
Agreement. Following termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6b., the
City shall reimburse the RTA pursuant to the terms of Section 4 for any costs paid to the
Consultant including termination fees.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Regional Transportation Authority and the City
of Elgin have caused this Agreement to be executed, as of the date first set forth above,
by their duly authorized officers.
The City of Elgin Regional Transportation Authority
By: By:
Name: David Kaptain Name: Joseph G.Costello
Title: Mayor Title: Executive Director
Date: Date:
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Anticipating the transportation needs of a growing
population and to create additional development and business ,
opportunities within northeastern Illinois,RTA provides
assistance to municipalities through the Community Planning •
and Subregional PlanningPrograms. The Community �; f
Planning Program provides funding and planning astance 1 �1� w ' .- ; - - -�AYA
to communities at the local level for planning projects that
benefit both the local communities and RTA transit system. _ '`- ,
The Subregional Planning Program provides funding and
planning assistance to counties,townships,Council of ,
Government/Municipal Associations and groups of two or ' i r.
more municipalities located in RTA's six-county service area, =`
the City of Chicago and the RTA Service Boards(Chicago
Transit Authority,Metra,and Pace)to complete transit and
land use focused planning studies.
To assist in achieving these goals,Land Vision,Inc.,in e + .in
conjunction with TranSystems Corporation,Business
Districts,Inc.,Vlecides-Schroeder Associates,Inc.,and Associates,a d DLK Civic Design,Inc.are uniquely qualified
DLK Civic Design,Inc.,have assembled a team of highly for this assignment because we are practitioners of transit-
qualified land use and transit/transportation planners, oriented development and sustainable design. Creating
market analysts,engineers,and architects who are highly walkable communities,promoting a diversity of transportation
• experienced in community and subregional planning projects. choices and land uses,preserving neighborhood character,
The team will assist your community in identifying critical protecting ani enhancing natural resources,and creating
issue and opportunities within the study area and detail human scale design are the principal tenets of our work.
necessary and appropriate recommendations to ensure that
future development conforms to your community goals and We believe that preserving the natural environment using
objectives. sustainable design practices is extremely important. The
consultant team has historically demonstrated that the best
To ensure the success of your community or subregional planning and design practices of the past that gave us the
study,our team believes that each project should: places and neighborhoods we revere,remain applicable with
today's mode-n uses,materials,and technologies.
» have a long-term perspective;
» consider all stakeholder impacts; Our consultant team firmly believes that public involvement is
• consider regional impacts; integral to the creation of a successful plan. We successfully
utilize various techniques to gather public input during the
» be guided by the community's and RTA's vision and planning process. These include,but are not limited to Image
strategy for development; Preference Srrveys,Planning Workshops,Design Charrettes,
» be influenced by historical,social,and economic drivers and Interactive Project Websites.
in the respective neighborhoods;and
In order to reach consensus on issues of transit,land use,and
» incorporate elements of previously developed and urban design and to bring interest to the planning process,one
recently adopted documents. of the most useful tools we have successfully incorporated is
the Image Preference Survey. This process helps stakeholders
and others involved better understand critical issues and
Land Vision,Inc.,in collaboration with TranSystems
shows optiors that may not have been considered or imagined
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The image preference survey ratings help to focus the the
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they facilitate public discussion of the critical transit, '
development,and design issues in the community. This #�e + � �
process guarantees that the final product contains 1
recommendations,guidelines and regulations that portray a 7?,. " :- ?a
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As consultants we understand that busy work schedules
and personal commitments make it difficult for some •w ` � s
stakeholders to attend public meetings. To overcome this, ' 4.1
we use two primary techniques that increase public input in
all planning assignments:
Interactive"Community Builder'Mapping Tool
» Dedicated Project Website:maintaining a project
website with interactive input and query tools,on-line
surveys and questionnaires,and regular updates is a
successful tool in reaching a diversity of stakeholders.
Land Vision,Inc.,in collaboration with TranSystems
» Interactive Community-Wide Mapping:this Corporation,Business Districts,Inc.,Vlecides-Schroeder
online tool allows residents to identify and map Associates,Inc.,and DLK Civic Design,Inc.are the right choice
issues,opportunities,assets,and weaknesses of for your assignment because of our demonstrated record of:
their community while sitting in the comfort of their
own house or place of work. This tool is especially » mastery of transit-supportive design and place making •
successful in attracting segments of the population that principles;
otherwise may not actively participate in the planning
process. » encouraging a participatoryand hands-on planning
process;
In addition to the above tools,we utilize additional online » establishing a collaborative atmosphere;
systems to further expand the reach of projects and deepen the
engagement of citizens. For example,regular communications » educating constituents about alternatives;
through a project blog written by Steering Committee » ability to articulately and visually communicate ideas
members and e-newsletters create a sense of transparency and and concepts;
ownership. Pages on social networking sites like Facebook „ prodding creative and ambitious solutions that are
bring different community stakeholders into the process that economical and politically realistic;
may otherwise be difficult to engage.Outreach to local civic-
minded bloggers create added awareness and excitement to » emphasis on sustainable design and`green'development
the process.Each of these outreach efforts,gives the greater practices;
community an opportunity to review and react to various » creatively integrating new technologies into the
aspects of the project and in the process,have their voice planning process;and
heard. » acting as the facilitator,not the creator of the plan.
in addition to working with various municipalities to create For all of these reasons,we would be honored to assist your
transit-oriented development plans and ordinances,the community in this exciting initiative.
consultant team has also worked with developers and builders
in the actual development and approval of these projects.
Therefore,we are uniquely qualified to understand the needs
and challenges faced by both sides,and thereby proposed real
world solutions.
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LAND VISION, INC.
Founded in 1991 by Managing Partner,Charles M.Hanlon,Land Vision,Inc.,is a multi-disciplinary professional services
corporation with offices in Chicago and St.Charles,Illinois and Springfield,Missouri. The firm provides transportation and
transit-oriented/supportive planning,downtown planning,comprehensive planning,visioning programs,land planning,site
design,design guidelines,entitlements,zoning,streetscape design,and other pla ening services for clients desiring to create or
maintain a sense of place in their community or development.
Address: 500 N.Michigan Avenue,Suite 910 1111111.
Chicago,Illinois 60611
P:312.245.2735 Mill.
F:312.245.2719
Email: rlanz' landvision.com LANDV1SION
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TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION
TranSystems is focused exclusively on the vital transportation component of the economy.Our passion is to bring solutions
directly to each client in each of the market sectors.Our technical depth within :ach sector is matched by our consulting expertise
delivered across all sectors.Our transportation consulting services span all modes and provide a full range of architectural,
engineering and planning services;management and supply chain consulting services;transportation security consulting services;
and transportation real estate consulting services.
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Address: 222 South Riverside Plaza,Suite 2320 Irate Systems
Chicago,Illinois 60606 ■1 J
P:312.669.9601
F:312.669.9606
Email: gmtrimarcot(+>transystcros.com
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BUSINESS DISTRICTS, INC.
Business Districts,Inc.is the premier provider of business district services for mid-sized municipalities. For more than 15 years,
BDI has developed and implemented effective business district plans in top coin munities throughout the Midwest. We have
created thriving,marquee projects which attest to both community resilience and BDI skill in ensuring long term results. With
deep roots in urban planning,commercial development and business management,and a flexible,hands-on approach,BDI
empowers those developing a business district to define,progress toward and realize their commercial aspirations. The results are
often dramatic.
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Address: P.O.Box 5112
9040 Forestview Road
Evanston,Illinois 60204
P:847.902.8152 i
Email:tjenl:inOA'business-distri cts.r,»n
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VLECIDES-SCHROEDER ASSOCIATES, INC.
Since its founding in 1988,decides-Schroeder Associates,Inc.has provided a full range of consulting services in transportation
system development,financing and management,economic development,and urban planning and design. A certified
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(DBE),Vlecides-Schroeder's principal clients include transit authorities,departments of
transportation,and private corporations.
Vlecides-Schroeder offers experience in all facets of public transportation and transit planning and analysis including,but not
limited to policy analysis;strategic planning;transportation planning&financing;economic development;financial analysis;
facilities planning&design;market research;urban design; and management consulting. In addition,the firm is experienced in
development and implementation of new transportation technologies and innovations.
Address: 980 North Michigan Avenue,Suite 1277
Chicago,Illinois 606.11 VLECIDES LECIDES El SCHROEDER
P:31.2.280.532]. ASSOCIATES. INC.
F:312.280.1997
Email: jscluoedci vlecides.schrocdc.t.com
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DLK CIVIC DESIGN, INC.
Established in 1986,DLK is a mid-sized specialty design firm committed to civic-minded design and build solutions. The
firm's principals,Diane Legge Kemp and Kevin Kemp,collectively have experience in every type of space use and are nationally
recognized for their design excellence. We promote highly functional,environmentally sound and cost-efficient solutions with
sensitivity to how our designs affect the quality of people's lives.
Address: 164 Fairbanks Road
Riverside,Illinois 60546 3
P:312.322.0911 DLK
F:312.322.5324 Civic Design
Email:dleggckemp@gmail.corn.
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Project Personnel
The consultant team members listed below shall be assigned to assist your municipality in its Community&Subregional Planning
• initiative. Ronald.E.Lanz,AICP will be the principal-in-charge and will be assisted by Charles Hanlon as the primary project team
contacts. Each of the team members have a strong working relationship and have come together to combine their professional
strengths into a unified team for this submittal.
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Land Vision, Inc.
Ronald Lanz.A1CP,Principal
Mr.Lanz is a Principal.with Land Vision,Inc.,and works from the firm's Chicago office.He has extensive experience in land use,
urban design and community development.During his career,he worked in both the public and private sectors.This experience
has provided him with a unique understanding of the issues and constraints facing development.As a result,he has developed a
' proven track record of generating innovative solutions to planning and development problems which are flexible and sensitive to
the goals and objectives of his clients as well as the overall community.
Charles Hanlon,Principal
Charles Hanlon is the founding principal of Land Vision,Inc.,and is recognized in the Midwest for his work introducing
traditional neighborhood design(TND),or new urbanism,concepts in the Chicago market.He has worked on plans for several
significant TND projects in numerous states.Locally he has been responsible for designing and coordinating a variety of housing
and'm.ixed-use projects from their inception to their completion.Mr.Hanlon is a charter member of the Congress for the New
Urbanism and a member of the ULI.He is often a speaker on the topics of new u-banism and smart growth,and his work has been
profiled in the Chicago Tribune,New Urban News,and Crain's Chicago Business.
Samyukth Shenbaga,AJCP,LEED AP,Planner
Samyukth Shenbaga is an urban planner at Land Vision Inc.,specializing in site planning and design.With a background in
architecture and physical planning,Mr.Shenbaga works on a variety of projects varying from detailed site plans and design
guidelines to downtown redevelopment and land use plans.Mr.Shenbaga's prof-ssional experience is not limited to land planning.
Prior to joining Land Vision,he worked as an economic development consultant in Maryland,preparing feasibility studies for
redevelopment projects and land use projections for various north-east municipalities.
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TranSystems Corporation
Lynn Ritter Otte,Principal
Lynn Ritter Otte has 30 years of experience in the transit industry,including service planning,market research and development,
public participation/customer satisfaction,survey analysis,policy development,and the evaluation of technology-working both as
a consultant as well as for transit agencies.She offers particular skill in achieving implementable,sustainable solutions;accurately
assessing the positions of stakeholders;and communicating effectively with all levels of an organization,from front line employee
to Board member.This broad experience has enabled her to be a particularly effective project manager.
Gina M.Trimarco,AICP,Assistant Vice-President
Gina has extensive experience in transportation,land use and environmental planning skills.Gina has been responsible for a
variety of planning assignment including transit planning,corridor studies,land use and station area planning,environmental
assessments,alternatives analysis,demographic studies,bikeway planning,and historic preservation.
Lawrence J.Deeter,Transit Planner
Lawrence is an experienced transportation planner with over twenty years of professional experience.His work is focused
primarily on transit service planning projects.His experience includes paratransit service,fixed route transit service planning and
transit scheduling for a variety of transit agencies.
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Business Districts, Inc.
Terrence Jenkins,Managing Director
For.12 years,Mr..Jenkins served as Executive Director of EvMark,the downtown management organization for the City of
Evanston.Working in concert with the public/private corporation board of directors,Mr.Jenkins was fully responsible for the •
creation of annual goals and objectives.He was accountable to the volunteer board for the achievement of programming to attain
those objectives.Having served on various committees and hoards during the past twenty years,Mr..Jenkins has developed a
strong understanding of the role of volunteer and not-for-profit efforts within a community.Utilizing this experience,Mr.Jenkins
founded Business Districts,Inc.in 1992.
Bridget Lane,Principal
Bridget Lane specializes in commercial revitalization strategy,fiscal impact analysis,market analysis,and retail business
development.Her ten years of experience as a retailing executive,seven years as a professor at Chicago's DePaul University and
three years managing Downtown Evanston serve as a practical foundation for her market research and business development
consultations.
Diane Williams,Principal
Diane Williams joined Business Districts,Inc.with a unique combination of public and private sector experiences and skills.In
addition to her work with Business Districts,Inc.,Diane serves as the Executive Director of Evmark,the downtown marketing and
management organization in Evanston,Illinois.Previously,Diane served as the Assistant State Coordinator for Illinois'statewide
Main Street program.While with Illinois Main Street,Diane provided technical and consultative services on commercial district
economic issues to Illinois'nearly 60 local Main Street programs.Diane's work with these local organizations encompassed
downtown strategy development,market data assessments,market opportunity assessments,financial incentive development,
local program evaluation and historic preservation issues.
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Vlecides-Schroeder Associates, Inc.
Joanne Vlecides-Schroeder,President
Since establishing the firm in 1988,she has provided consulting services in strategic planning for transportation and urban systems
to numerous public and private institutions,as well as major corporations.Before establishing a consulting practice.Ms.Schroeder
had twenty years of senior management experience in local,regional,and federal government agencies.Her previous affiliations
include the:U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development in.Washington,D.C.from 1967 to 1973 where she was charged
with integrating the assisted houling programs with community redevelopment objectives;Chicago Transit Authority(CTA)from
1973 to 1975,where she established and managed the Development Planning Department for long range system planning,program
budgeting,and strategic planning;and Regional Transportation Authority(RTA)from 1975 to 1988 where she organized and
managed the Planning and Development Division.She has taught courses in transportation system management in the College of
Business Administration,University of Illinois at Chicago.
DLK Civic Design, Inc.
Diane Legge Kemp,FAIA,ASIA,Principal
Ms.Kemp has over 30 years of experience in design and project management.She has been nationally recognized for her skills in
programming,strategic planning,urban design,landscape design and architecture.As Principal and President of DLK.Ms.Legge
Kemp provides architectural leadership and expertise in addressing the needs of the clients.She facilitates innovative design
solutions which address aesthetic and practical concerns simultaneously.In 1990,she was advanced by her professional peers to
the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects in recognition of her design and civic contributions.
Kevin Kemp,A1A,Principal
• Mr.Kemp is the Project Principal at DLK.He develops detailed design solutions based on continuous communication between
principals,clients,and the DLK architecture team.Mr.Kemp leads the design team through concept development and production
of presentation materials,which clearly describe our ideas to the Client.He oversees the selection and detailing of materials to
achieve design continuity throughout the project.Mr.Kemp's work has been recognized locally and nationally.He is a two-time
winner of the Chicago Chapter American Institute of Architects'Chicago Award.
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Representative Projects
The consultant team members have worked on numerous projects similar in scope and size to your proposed Community or
Subregional Planning studies. The following pages contain brief narratives of projects successfully completed by each of the
consultant team members. In addition to this,we strongly encourage you to visit each of our respective firm web sites for
additional information on the services we provide and our representative past projects.
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» DLK Civic Design,Inc.@ 14tiaw.dlkinc.com
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The map on the adjoining page geographically illustrates the project team's experience in similar projects throughout the Chicago
Metropolitan Area.
t. McHenry County Transit Plan,McHenry County 24. St.Charles Transit Assessment
2. Grayslake Station 25. West Chicago Station
3. Mundelein Station 26. Lombard Station
4. Lake Forest Station(Union Pacific North Line) 27. Villa Park Station
3. Lake Forest Station(Milwaukee District North Line) 28. Addison Circulator
6. Vernon Hills Station 29. Berkeley Station Planning
7. Fox River Grove Station 30. Oak Park Station
8. Hampshire Station 31. Addison Avenue Corridor
9. Palatine Station 32. LaGrange Park TOD Study
10. Arlington Heights Station 33. Western Springs Station
11. Mt.Prospect Station 34. Aurora Station
12. Davis Street Station 35. Star Line
13. National Street Station 36. Main Street Triangle
14. South Elgin Transit Plan 37. Cherry Hill Station
15. Hanover Park Station 38. Robbins Station
16. Schaumburg Transit Assessment 39. Midlothian Station
17. Itasca Station. 40. Chicago Heights Station
18. Wood.Dale Station 41. Crete Station
19. Bensenville Station 42. Richton Park Station.
20. Park Ridge Station 43. Chicago Southland TOD Study,South Suburbs
21. Jefferson Park Station 44. Laraway Road Station
22. Randall Road BRT,Kane County 45. Manhattan Station
23. Settlements of La Fox
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Belwood-Melrose Park Joint TOD Plan j Bellwood,B.
.a .: The Village of Bellwood has undertaken an exciting redevelopment initiative around a
1• future Metra Station to be located west of 25th Street serving the Villages of Bellwood
and Melrose Park.The new consolidated station creates an opportunity to transform
- • t an aging industrial corridor into a new mixed-use TOD neighborhood.The station
g area plan illustrates a mixed-use community that straddles the corporate limits of both
communities.The Plan envisions a mix of mid rise multi-family residential,office,retail,
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and entertainment uses that will help create a sense of place and a sense of arrival along
the transit corridor.
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s2471` National Street Station Area Redevelopment Plan I :Elgin,!!..
,16 The City of.Elgin officials have selected Land Vision's consultant team to lead a
(.•' public participation driven planning process to assess the feasibility for supporting a
multi-modal development along the National Street corridor. Land Vision developed
A'' + conceptual transit-oriented land use plans,formulated a circulation access plan,
developed transit supportive design guidelines and provided detailed steps for
successful.implementation.The Redevelopment Plan ensures quality development
'` - along the National Street corridor while unifying it with the downtown Center City
district and surrounding neighborhoods.
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TOD Corridor Planning Study j South Suburban Chicago,lI.
The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association(SSMMA)in conjunction
"-� - with the Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation(CSEDC)hired Land
_ ff Vision to prepare a comprehensive corridor/cluster and sub-regional approach to TOD
planning. This ongoing project is being undertaken by the SSMMA in collaboration
with the Regional Transportation Authority(RTA).The two-phased study is part of
SSMMA and RTA's initiative to help suburban communities realize the value of the
South Suburban commuter rail lines and station areas in terms of their ease of access
and connectivity for residential,employment,and recreational purposes.
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Transit Service Assessment I Schatuinburg,IL
The Village of Schaumburg is one of the most progressive communities in the Chicago
440 111F metropolitan area in regards to the establishment and effective utilization of transit
F for its residents,businesses,employees,shoppers and visitors. To further enhance
the quality and effectiveness of its transportation systems,the Village retained Land
Vision to prepare a community-wide Transit Service Assessment.Our team is assisting
the Village in identifying the critical performance,satisfaction,and synergies of and
between the existing transit systems and detail appropriate strategies to further
enhance their success and contribution to the Village. Our four-phase assessment
process has included extensive public participation using planning workshops,one-
on-one interviews,a dedicated project website,and electronic surveys to ascertain
existing conditions,utilization patterns,perceptions,and provide enhancement
recommendations regarding Village transit service. br
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-. a :� Addison Advantage Transit Improvement Plan I Addison,IL
' Village of Addison officials retained Land Vision's consultant team to lead a public
" participation driven planning process to identify and assess possible sites for
a community Transit Hub/Park'n Ride facility. Land Vision will conceptually
configure the site and facility to accommodate a variety of multi-modal transportation
---. alternatives(e.g.bus,paratransit,taxi,car pool/van pool,car sharing,automobile,
bicycle and pedestrian)and retail/commercialuces,provide a detailed circulation plan
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' guidelines for future public and private capital improvements along the Route 20-Lake
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Transit Circulator Plan 1 St.Charles,I_L,
Land Vision,in collaboration with TranSystems,and DLK Civic Design worked with
the Regional Transportation Authority(RTA)and the City of St.Charles on a Plan
to determine the feasibility of establishing a transit circulator to loop between First
1 Street and Towne Center developments and the City of Geneva Metra Station. As part
. t 'Y' of the study,Land Vision will initiated a public participation driven planning process
7" ! to identify and assess the travel pattern and mobility needs of community residents,
,,` T.a ,o.,:' P r' employees,and patrons,developed detailed conceptual transit service alternatives
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communication,marketing and implementation strategies to ensure wide spread
support and utilization of the envisioned transit circulator system.
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Cherry Ridge TOD Plan I Orland Park,IL
Land Vision,Inc.,was retained by Kimball Hill Suburban Centers to prepare a site
. .. plan for a 105-acre development in Orland Park,Illinois.As the land planner for a
_ Vision'� fi; multidisciplinary design team,Land V spearheaded the preparation of a 429 unit,
' iii` a �` mixed-use TOD site plan.The plan was designed around the natural and man-made
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,, eie *- '~` proximity to a Metra rail station.Open space preservation,lake views and a diversity
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interpretation,and PUD negotiations.
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Settlements of La.Fox TOD Plan I LaFox,IL
The LaFox transit-oriented development project illustrates a plan to create a physical
environment designed to function as the activity and social center for the new and
g z' .,-- - existing residents within the LaFox reg on.The Village Square is strategically located
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Y a Lake County Paratransit Plan I Libertyville,IL,
' gg - Administered by Lake County Division of Transportation and guided by the Lake
000- 4 ! :awe, _ County Coordinated Transportation Services Committee(LCCTSC),the overall goal of
this effort is to create an implementable blueprint that moves paratransit coordination
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in Lake County forward.It identifies ways to create more efficiency from the many
1 paratransit programs as a way to provide essential mobility to foster the independence,
a ; € i quality of life and well being of the mobility disadvantaged residents of Lake County.
Addison Industrial Corridor Master Plan Chicago,IL
was TranSystems part of a team to developa Master Plan for the Addison Industrial.
y'
Corridor in the City of Chicago.The Addison Industrial Corridor is located on
the north side of the City and is an approximately a two square mile corridor
that is currently characterized by a mix of industrial and retail uses.TranSystems
responsibilities included a transportation frameworkplan which analyzed roadways,
R" a « alleys,pedestrian linkages,bikeway connections and access to mass transit.As part
of the plan,TranSystems coordinated with the Chicago Transit Authority(CTA)to
' . determine more appropriate locations for bus shelters and bus stops given the existing
andortati
osecenter
ro d land uses.In addition,a recommendation for a transportation
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within the industrial park was made to promote public transit to employees and to
resolve any traffic conflicts.Conceptual land use plans were prepared which detailed
the proposed improvements in the corridor.
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McHenry Transit Plan McHenry County,IL
fe
_ ., The Plan was initiated by the County Board and overseen by the Public Transportation
Authority Commission(PTAC)and McHenry County Division of Transportation.This
project included a detailed survey of residents and employees as well as an assessment
of economic development.
To address the goal of eliminating mobility barriers a significant component of this
study was designed to identify a way to effectively coordinate paratransit services
as a part of the overall Transit Plan.Analysis and surveys indicated that successful
transit in this area would be built on a foundation of non-traditional services,including
the creation of a coordinated demand response system serving the generalpublic
and human service agencies,improved connections between existing services,and
more options for employees such as vanpools.Additionalrecommendations include
' • the creation of fixed route services,community-based transit services,and planned
commuter rail expansions.
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Lake Forest-Forest Green Transit Study I Lake Forest,II.
The Forest Green Transit Study was designed to identify the feasibility of transit
services within the City of Lake Forest and the immediately adjacent office and
commercial locations.The study looked at opportunities to create partnerships
h x i °p g among entities currently providing transportation services to their students,clients,
.+M { a or employees.Recommendation include the identification of a Dial-A-Ride service
! _ that could initially be implemented to meet the needs of the residential market;the
possibility to transition to a flexible circulator overtime should demand warrant;and
modifications to existing employee shuttles to improve employees'commutes. •
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'1,41f;: Retail Business Assessment,Marketing Strategy&Site
Development Action Plan I Olympia Fields,II..
Facing decreasing sales tax revenue and Increasing competition from centers in
surrounding communities,Olympia Fields sought BDI's assistance in creating a Retail
""t1a Business Assessment,Marketing Strategy and Site Development Action Plan. The
= s. i project focused on creating a tool box to guide community recruitment and retention
efforts. It provided profile sheets for each opportunity and identified potential public
~ —_ private partnerships to aid in property improvement. As a result of this project,Village
;�,a.`„' staff attracted the interest of new investors and helped existing businesses better target
,e — available customers. The plan was recognized by the Illinois Chapter of the American
Planning Association with a 2008 excellence award.
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^°, ; Andersonville Market Research&Action Plan Chicago,IL
�, . 1;'_t A strong local Chamber.of Commerce ar.,d Development Corporation have joined forces
" to make the Andersonville neighborhood Chicago's premier independent business
shopping corridor.BDI was retained to provide market research and create an action
t _ `, .. plan to support existing businesses and recruitment of additional strong tenants.
1 �' �' s The project's consumer survey,peer community report,market share analysis,and
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+ £i°. i t development action plan were immediately useful to the Chamber and its members.BDI
Ii also provided easily updated business mix monitoring files and guidelines for future
development efforts.
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Downtown Strategic Plan I Lake Forest,:CI.
ADI participated in a Strategic Plan for enhancing the business districts of Lake
a Forest.Although by most standards,the commercial districts of Lake Forest are
-� ° ' I) viewed as thriving and Downtown Lake Forest is often viewed as a national model for
'' _ _.,4 good development,community leaders saw a need to prepare for future challenges.
`- The resulting plan led to zoning and bulding code changes,public improvements
and additional day-to-day management Over the last 12 years,BDI has continued to
ar f ,:a. assist Lake Forest staff and elected officials in examining development strategies for
commercial areas throughout the City and developing collateral materials that recruit
appropriate businesses that enhance those districts.In 2008,BDI undertook a Market
Analysis project that used a survey and focus groups to determine tactics that would
-- .._ retain and recruit Downtown businesses.
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�� / . Western Springs Market Analysis ( Western Springs,IL
1 In March of 2007,BDI completed the Downtown Western Springs Market Analysis.
This project identified the market demand for specific retail businesses and mixed-use
' �� "� projects that would be both appropriate to the vision of Western Springs'residents and
`''` elected officials and financially feasible.This analysis included resident and business
i 4 owner surveys,stakeholder interviews,and project economics verification.The final
.. ti ' z report provided recommended strategics and actions that achieve the market potential
1 , ' through public private partnerships.
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- _ Elgin O'Hare-West Bypass Study 1 IDOT,IL
Started in 2007,this project of regional and national significance has analyzed and
;,5 ' “tr,,r ° ' r'�`i a# assembled comprehensive solutions for networking the various expressways,transit
.)cs2t�t ree F-'19 1 n-c3 I{a r modes,and freight services in the arca surrounding O'Hare Airport,primarily utilizing
2 jr.MILL'S 1 �r a proposed multimodal West Terminal transportation hub.Vlecides-Schroeder
Associates has worked as the prime subcontractor for the transit component of
the project.During the Tier One level of analysis,GIS mapping of residential and
employment areas was conducted,followed by data analysis to aid in selecting
alternative transit corridors using a variety of modes.Corridors were established to
enhance regional travel,increase connectivity and transferability among modes,and
' *".. .. ��l
, s mitigate traffic congestion.Operations planning work has also been conducted for the
preliminary alternatives to aid in determining costs and feasibility.
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The Chicago Transit Authority,in a joint effort with the City of Chicago,called for an
alternatives analysis study to plan for a network of BRT corridors in Chicago.
• , The final pilot corridors selected were Chicago Avenue,Halsted Street,79th Street,and
' ll 484 1 Jeffery Boulevard.
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t „„ ;,,•,,'�k , analyzing the anticipated effectiveness of proposed BRT services and technologies.VSA
,1 also provided assistance in developing and organizing capital and operations costs.
iii , ,a Beyond written documentation,deliverables included tables,charts,graphs,maps,
'�s 0 a ;, figures,and other analytical tools to support the project recommendations.Site visits of
1,1 R; the corridors were conducted to lend support for evaluation purposes. •
• a. ,'',- 5 t u CTA Circle Line AIternative Analysis 1 Chicago,I.I.
3.'"m `' " 'i-r` The CTA's Circle Line is a proposed circumferential transit service that would encircle
- ,2.5....* - ' - Chicago's central area,connecting each of the existing radial rapid transit lines to one
X30;: . another.The Circle Line Alternatives Analysis process began in 2004 and after three
k .Y',:•,...-_-_.. .......g. �a:' 4 screening levels ultimately identified the locally preferred transit alternative for this
corridor.Other projects that were not included in the locally preferred alternative
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'" ' : :rF but that were also believed to be of strategic significance for the transit system were
'`-- 1r : . 4 f identified.In 2009 the Finally Summary Report was completed which provided a
z :1. r' . i t: 1" • synopsis of the entire project process and results.
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,s; RTA Regional Green Transit Plan I Metropolitan Chicago,IL
In 2010 Vlecides-Schroder Associates was retained by the Regional Transportation
`; Authority(RTA)to develop a Regional Green Transit Plan which will be used to guide
the development of regionally sustainable transportation systems.In this project,
r F i:q VSA performed analysis related to land use practices and transit energy savings.
VSA began compiling an inventory of best practices related to land use and Transit
= Oriented Development(TOD)currently being utilized by other regional,national,and
ate : -�. .,.
international public transit agencies and other municipal entities.
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h the
ant team,N/SA
' tused participated creating. l ' s '•4. • wmethodology that was to identify the most initiatives out of seventeen
,, - :• land use and TOD best practices.VSA then served on an expert panel where this
- = methodology was applied producing a list of highly recommended policies.
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RTA Milwaukee District/We.t Line Transit-Friendly
rjl: 1 i i 5 ..3 _ Development Plan ( Chicago,1
rrt i a a-i_ i a:. . As part of the team selected by the City f Chicago,DLK is providing physical and land
-71 Eilirt �t use analysis,public involvement,urban esign,landscape design,signage as well as
�' � a: redevelopment concepts.In order to su.1.ort the viable development,the station area
y l L` : � i plans must recognize both the opportu ides and constraints addressing key issues of
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-..a, -ir =11 .• site capacity,building location,visibili ,parking,access and circulation,as well as
r It ' l ' t',, the connections between different trans t modes.The key objective of the project is
`""�,r-iL Imo' ` : ' to identify the opportunities to add reta 1 and residential developments near the five
�s 1E .-11 1 ri 1-7 7 s stations along the line that are compati.le with transit use,so the ridership data for
m g4 fi these stations increases.
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z, t -, ei „ DLK was commissioned to examine exi•ring physical conditions and urban design
` .1,,,.1"7„: r.'•,(44:\ factors and prepare conceptual design a ternatives for the Cumberland Station TOD
I 4 /" * f"; project.
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,<p§, �.. 144j" e DLK is assisting in improving the immel' ate station area by recommending additional
�' 3 • w�+`, shelter and sitting areas,improvements o overall station amenities,streetscape
,E"", ,. - ..: conditions and opportunities and recon 'guration of station access. DLK proposed and
prepared`min","mid",and"max"devel pment scenarios that focus on safe pedestrian
and bicycle access and the integration o the station into the redevelopment plan.
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• 1 I °++ ' RTA Intermodal Transit Fa•ility&TOD Study I Waukegan,IL
., _ x ' r As part of a Phase I initiative for the W.terfront Revitalization Plan,DLK was
'` 1,` it. commissioned by the City of Waukega to do market research pertaining to economic
4 4 f-. 4` - development,transportation issues,an. transit-oriented development opportunities
' "° ` ° *_ (TOD),that deal with connections bet een the facility and the larger context
"• .' . incorporating downtown commercial a d residential areas. The information compiled
during the market research will be use to establish benchmark conditions for further
' r : analysis regarding the Waukegan lnte odal Transit Facility.
' " - , 4�r. The plan was developed with extensive input from a variety of stakeholders including
Waukegan City staff,Waukegan's o consultants,and project committee members
t: '€.- -.- :s.; from RTA,PACE,Metra,and Lake Co I ty.
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The construction of a new station for t e METRA Southwest Line is the anchor
and focal point for a transit-oriented re. velopment of this formerly moribund site.
Adjacent to the Village's historic distri.t,the station and the proposed mix of midrise,
`"�''. '' -,-„.„.--1 mixed-use buildings will reflect the ch.racter of the district,while presenting the first
` truly transit-oriented development in t e southwest suburbs of Chicago.DLK prepared
. 1 ` the conceptual design and constructio documents for the train station,as well as
streetscape design and land planning f r the 20-acre site.The station represents the
first phase of the development,to be fo owed by development of parking structures,
track and viaduct realignment,adjacen arterial and collector road reconstruction as
well as the construction of the mixed- se buildings,interior streets and a civic green
space/open air.market.The Village of C rland Park is working with the developer to also
Iimplement sustainable building and st.rmwater management practices.
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From Metro to BART, California agencies are actively collaborating with developers.Sam Lubell
investigates transit-oriented design.
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COURTESY METRO
Yes,we admit it:the car is still king in California. But from LA to San Francisco an impressive list of new transit
projects are beginning to change this. LA, known as the archetypal freeway city,has built or is planning more
than ten new rail lines and extensions—largely spurred by 2008 ballot measure R,a sales tax hike providing
billions to transit projects. In the Bay Area, recently completed initiatives like San Francisco's Third Street Light
Rail and the San Francisco Airport extension,as well as future extensions into Silicon Valley and the East Bay,
are helping connect a sprawling collection of cities. Meanwhile, California has become a test ground for High
Speed Rail,with the stage set for lines running the entire length of the state in coming years.
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METRO '
attitude and development
patterns,the growth in
North Hollywood
DN Mar transit is bringing with it a
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transit agencies
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GATEWAY themselves, taking matters
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often in coordination with
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agencies. In addition to
several transit authorities along the path of California's high speed rail,the leading agencies are LA County
Metropolitan Transit Authority(Metro)and Bay Area Rapid Transit(BART)."The public sector creates
infrastructure, the private sector creates development. That creates harmony,"sums up Ronald Altoon, a
partner at architecture firm Altoon + Porter and incoming Executive Director at the Urban Land Institute's LA
Chapter.
TOD projects have proven successful in increasing ridership for Metro and BART,containing sprawl, and
earning millions of dollars in income for the agencies. Some have won awards for architecture and urban
design. But of course,as with any public endeavor,they've got their issues. Many complain that their uses are
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too limited and that their connections to their communities are weak. Others complain that the focus is on the
wrong D-word: Development, not Design.As developers,not architects,become TOD point people, originality
and innovation often takes a back seat to the profit and practical concerns of developers and bureaucrats.
Given this,combined with the high cost of TOD development and the lower incomes in many transit-oriented
districts,it's impressive when thoughtful designs emerge.
Agencies On Board
Metro's Joint Development TOD program,founded about five years ago, has completed eight projects and is
working on close to 30 more. Most are mixed-use projects dominated by multi-family residential buildings either
near transit or containing their own transit stations(about a quarter of the units are affordable). Roger Moliere,
Metro's Chief of Real Property and Economic Development,calls Metro's TOD program the biggest of any
transit agency in the country. In the first five years of its existence it has brought in about$14 to$15 million a
year for the agency,said Moliere.
"People want to live in cities,"said Moliere,who insists that the best way to add density In cities is with mixed-
use development near
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ARCHITECT:MOULE&POLYZOIDES
homebuilder right now , :` t7! DEVELOPER:URBAN PARTNERS
LINE:METRO GOLD LINE
SIZE:347 APARTMENTS,11,000 SF RETAIL
Perhaps the most COMPLETION:2007
•recognized of the
completed projects is
Hollywood and Vine,a r;
mixed-use complex that
contains the W Hotel as ,.
well as condos by HKS
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Daly Genik and Sussman Prejza and a glassy subway entrance by Rios Clementi Hale.Another is
WilshireNermont, by Arquitectonica,a mixed-use building lined with retail on its ground floor with a giant mural
by artist April Greiman. Other standouts include Michael Maltzan's One Santa Fe, a sinuous project near SCI-
Arc and the Metro Red Line that will include over 400 apartments and over 750,000 square feet of ground floor
commercial space,as well as Moule&Polyzoides Architects and Urbanists'Del Mar station on the Gold Line,a
New Urbanist-style mixed-use compilation of buildings around a central plaza.
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LINE:METRO RED&GOLD LINES LINE:METRO GOLD LINE
SIZE:438 APARTMENTS;77,000 SF RETAIL AND LIVEANORK SIZE:41-50 APARTMENTS;14,500 SF RETAIL;PRESCHOOL FAGILITY,
COMPLETION:TBD COMMUNITY SPACE
COMPLETION:TBD
The projects are generally located on land that Metro already owns,often adjacent to existing right of ways or
on Metro surface parking lots,which are being converted into parking structures. Projects generally wait until
rail lines are completed to begin,and Metro prefers leasing land to selling it,so it can collaborate closely on the
types of buildings planned, maintain the character of development over the long haul, and ensure a steady
stream of funds.
BART,meanwhile, is involved with 18 TOD projects at its stations, representing over$2.7 billion in private
investment. Five have been completed and 13 are either approved or in negotiation.The agency adopted its
TOD policy in 2005, hoping to increase ridership and make money.Other benefits, according to BART, include
connecting with communities, creating tax revenues for cities, and increasing mixed-use and infill development
instead of single use sprawl.
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agency's original mandate in the 1960s, but that idea fell apart when land use patterns couldn't keep up. Alfa)
Starting with a modest project in Castro Valley in the late'90s,the agency finally got its program underway.
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DEVELOPER:KOAR WILSHIRE WESTERN DEVELOPER:URBAN PARTNERS,MACFARLANE Metro's joint
LINE:METRO PURPLE LINE PARTNERS
SIZE:195 CONDOS:49,500 SF RETAIL LINE:METRO RED&PURPLE LINES development,
COMPLETION:2009 SIZE:449 APARTMENTS;35,000 SF RETAIL
COMPLETION:2007
BART has no pre-
determined
model."Each community is unique,"said Ordway,who points to projects that are direct leases to developers,
direct sales, land swaps with jurisdictions,and joint-powers authorities for,land that is split between the county
and the agency.One of the more complicated land deals came about when BART and the city of Berkeley
swapped air and land rights to clear the way for Leddy Maytum Stacy's Ed Roberts Campus,a dynamic facility
for non-profits that includes spiraling internal ramps, large skylights,and a memorable glass facade. Ed
Roberts got the ground, BART got the air(and subsequent station and parking areas)and the development
was on its way.
Ordway also notes that the agency tries to promote transit"villages,"such as the MacArthur Transit Village, a
mixed-use collection of buildings located at the MacArthur stop of the Pittsburgh/Bay Point line."We're trying
to create something that's sustainable, not just a building,"he said, noting that the agency will try to phase in
r"` projects with local cities and landowners,which can be a financing and zoning headache. But to Ordway, "It's a
( superior product."
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TRANSIT e While there's no arguing
CONCORD with agencies'success at
RERxELEY Walnut Creek creating new TODs and
AehbyMEI their subsequent spikes in
MacArthur ridership and profits, some
questions have arisen, like
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how these developments
Coliseum/Oakland Airpot fit into their communities
and whether their designs
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employment directly on top
of transit stations,"said
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FREMONT Egon Terplan, Regional
Planning Director for San
Francisco Planning and Urban Research(SPUR),who argues that the focus on residential and retail should
spread to office buildings and other employment centers.A good example, he notes, is San Francisco's
Transbay Terminal's 1,200 foot office tower. 'You want offices because that's where transit riders are going to,"
he said.
"Where are the real jobs?Not just the retail jobs but the jobs that can employ the people that live in the area?"
agreed Will Wright,AIA/LA Director of Government and Public Affairs.AIA/LA is trying to promote passage of
the Community Plan Implementation Overview(CPIO), a local ordinance that would force new developments
like TODs to"start to thinking about their integration into the community" by coordinating more closely with city
planning.Wright is critical of Metro's existing TODs, noting"almost every one has been compromised
extensively because Metro wasn't looking at the bigger picture."He points to WilshireNermont and
Wilshire/Beverly on the Red Line, both with gas stations on opposite corners,which he notes are not exactly
pedestrian or mass transit friendly establishments.
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Meanwhile unlike the fairly consistent praise thrown at high-profile, mega}budget high speed rail hubs, local
TODs'architectural quality, according to some, is improving but still not‘Ahere it needs to be. ULI's Alto ,who
praised Metro's Moliere for turning around that agency's TOD efforts, says that TODs have taken huge steps
rib. from their early days when designs were very"utilitarian." But he added that design still suffers, often as a
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result of the high cost of developing TODs,due to many infrastructure-related burdens, lower income
neighborhoods,and density. He recommends more interaction with the community for feedback as well as new
financing methods to provide more design funding, like lowering rents, increasing entitlements, providing more
tax incentives,or setting up business improvement districts.
A Metro has shown an ability to add more uses
` ' than residential and retail with upcoming
._ projects like A.C. Martin's NOHO Art Wave
moi-' - in North Hollywood,which combines a city's
_,..: worth of uses(the project is still up in the air,
however),and Mariachi Plaza in East IA,
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which is anticipated to include not only
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and office space.
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DEVELOPER:TRANSIT VIII AGE ASSOCIATES(BRE PROPERTIES)
LINE:BART PI I ISBURGH/BAY POINT Meanwhile the agency has design standards
SIZE:600 APARTMENTS;18,500 SF RETAIL;3,500 SF TRANSIT AND BART
POLICE OFFICE
COMPLETION:2016 for each of its projects,said Moliere, and
chooses architects through an RFQ/RFP
process and a panel of four or five experts,one of those being an architect/planner.The results"are not cookie
cutter by any means.We make sure they work in the context of the neighborhood,"said Moliere.
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But is design dominant?When asked for the names of the architects on their TOD projects the agency replied,
"Architects area subcontractor to the developer and we do not have that information.”One would hope these
names would be at Metro's fingertips if they had control over their developers'designs.
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After the ULI's recent TOD summit in Hollywood, LA community activist Stephen Box complained that TODs,
often built at a formidable scale, ignore the human experience. "The unique and personal perspective of the
individual must never be lost in the awesomeness and hugeness of TOD. Unfortunately, losing that human
touch is the norm, not the exception."
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ARCHITECT:LEDDY MAYTUM STACY
W. DEVELOPER:ERC PARTNERS
AT4. LINE:RICHMOND LINE
SIZE:149,000 SF
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When asked where design fell in the mix at BART, Ordway admitted it wasn't the top priority on the list. "We
look at capability, experience, concept.An understanding of what the local jurisdiction is doing."But he said
that both design and practicalities have to be right."It's got to work physically. It has to relate to the street. It
has to relate to the transit function. But it also has to work financially, so it's a mixture."Sometimes, like in
Pleasant Hill, BART invited the community in for a charette.
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LINE:DUBLIN I PLEASANTON LINE::FREMONT
SIZE:659 APARTMENTS;22,500 SF RETAIL AND HOTEL SIZE:800 APARTMENTS;5.000 SF RETAIL 1 MILLION SF
COMPLETION:2016 COMMERCIAL
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Many of BARTs TODs are being designed by the same firm, McLaren Vasquez Emsiek&Partners,which •
belies a lack of architectural variety.And some in the Bay Area have criticized the agency's TODs for not being
on the cutting edge design-wise. Still the agency has pulled off some triumphs, like Leddy Maytum Stacy's Ed
Roberts Campus,and has created some livable new places,especially with its transit villages.Metro's ability
(with their developers)to draw top architectural talent like Maltzan,Arquitectonica,A.C. Martin and others has
been a good step on their path from"utilitarian"structures to top notch architecture and urbanism.
Bill Leddy,a principal at.Leddy Maytum Stacy,admitted to the challenges of working with BART,from meeting
the agency's many bureaucratic criteria to"making sure the right people were at the table."The process took
ten years. But in the,end it was"made manageable by the key folks,like Ordway,who wanted to see this
project succeed."
High Speed Rail Joins The Party
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ARTIC The newest player in the TOD game is high speed rail. Because
ARCHITECT:HOK it's still early,the only developments that have been fleshed out
DEVELOPER:CITY OF ANAHEIM AND ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY are a few hub stations, produced through public private
SIZE:66,000 SF STATION;16-ACRES MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT partnerships—the ARTIC(Anaheim Regional Transportation
COMPLETION:TBDI
Intermodal Center)Station in Anaheim and the Transbay Center
in San Francisco.
Transbay,led by a team that includes Pelli Clarke Pelli and developer Hines along with the Transbay Joint
Powers Authority—a collaboration of several Bay Area government and transportation agencies—is a multi
modal hub that will include facilities for Cal Train,high speed rail,bus ramps,and a major office building.The
station itself includes an undulating glass facade,a glassy atrium full of public art,and a 5.4-acre working park
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TRANSBAY CENTER Artic, produced by HOK,the city of Anaheim,and the Orange
ARCHITECT:PELLI CLARKE PELLI County Transportation Authority, consists of a multi-modal link of
DEVELOPER:HINES WITH TRANSBAY JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY high speed rail, commuter lines,Amtrak,and local and regional
SIZE:ONE MILLION SF TRANSPORTATION HUB
COMPLETION:2017 bus lines.The new station's vaulted steel design will be inset
with a pillow-like ETFE membrane. A lofty,wide-open hall—with
a ceiling measuring over 150 feet high—will be surrounded by shops and ticket booths and bordered on its
southern end by train platforms and tracks.
The areas around both developments are zoned for Transit Oriented Development. For instance Artic will
contain retail space inside and out while the zoning around it calls for commercial, residential office,and
institutional uses. Meanwhile the Transbay Redevelopment Plan will facilitate the development of nearly 2,600
rresidential units,3 million square feet of new office and commercial spac , and 100,000 square feet of retail.
-4111 Regional
Transportation
Authority
November 17, 2011
175 W. Jackson Blvd.
Suite 1650 Mr. Dave Waden
Chicago, IL 60604 City of Elgin
(312)913-3200 150 Dexter Court
www.rtachicago.com Elgin, IL 60120
Dear Mr. Waden:
Enclosed is one original copy of the executed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
between the City of Elgin and the Regional Transportation Authority for the Elgin
Chicago Street Station Area Plan.
Should you have any questions, please call Nicole at 312-913-2840.
Sincerely,
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Patty Mangano
Project Manager, Local Planning and Programs
Enclosures
C: Heather Tabbert
Nicole Nutter
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ELGIN
THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS
Date: October 19, 2011
To: Dave Waden, Senior Planner
From: Jennifer Quinton, Deputy City Clerk
Subject: Resolution No. 11-172, Adopted at the Octobe 12, 2011, Council Meeting
Enclosed you will find the agreement listed below. Please ha e these agreements signed and
executed by the Regional Transportation Authority and retu one full executed co I to the
City Clerk's office for the City's records. If you have any 'uestions please feel free to contact
our office 847-931-5660 and we will do our best to assist you Thank you.
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the Regional Transportation Authority for the
Elgin-Chicago Street Station Area Plan
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