Joseph Long Spooner Spring 2015 Senoia Program The city of Senoia began seeing settlement as early as 1827 with the fifth land lottery in Georgia. Many of those original wooden structures are now gone, however with the incorporation of the city in 1867 and the arrival of the area’s first railroads the city began to see rapid growth. Many of the structures from this time of expansion are still intact today, and the historic downtown must be protected for the enjoyment and education of future generations. This becomes difficult with the large growth of the city, especially since the arrival of Hollywood in Georgia. The film industry brought nearly $1.4 billion to Georgia last year, and with this exposure comes exponential growth, which the city of Senoia in its current state cannot handle without negative adverse effects to its identity and character. For this reason, future design considerations need to take into account increased density of use and the need for more housing options for the citizens and visitors of Senoia. 1) Maintain downtown character, increase commercial/retail space The first priority is to maintain the historic downtown character and look that has defined the identity of Senoia. This will be accomplished by expanding outward from downtown, keeping the existing infrastructure as is. New construction will adhere to certain aesthetic standards that will keep it in harmony with the existing historic buildings. The three part façade will be repeated, uniform building heights and uniform setbacks for infill buildings, same materials where possible, and the large windowed store fronts will be repeated in new construction for the expanded downtown on Baggarty St and Barnes St. These back alleys will be cleaned up with new paving and plantings, added sidewalk space, seating, street lights, bike racks, and other features to make them inviting for pedestrians. Parking will be screened, with possible parking above commercial retail or in a parking structure. The new downtown buildings will be mixed use, with commercial and office space on the first floor and housing or possible parking above. Square footages will be between 6,000 and 10,000 sq ft allowing for a variety of uses. This added downtown area will allow for a much higher density of use without overcrowding the area, and pedestrian improvements will help accomplish this. There is also opportunity to expand downtown south past the railroad, closer to the interstate. This expansion would accentuate the green space around the existing railroad, which is ideal for park space. 2) Increase housing density, allow for larger population influx Immediately outside the downtown areas, housing developments need to allow for a much higher density. The blocks/grids outside downtown present an opportunity for row/town houses as well as low income housing, allowing for a diverse array of incomes. Outside of these blocks detached single family homes are then used to create pocket neighborhoods with green space. So as you move from downtown to the outskirts of town, density of use becomes less. The existing grid layout of Senoia will be utilized for “pocket neighborhoods.” The existing squares will have homes around the edges and green space in the middle. These single family homes will vary in size, but will adhere to the aesthetic standards laid out in the Senoia Pattern Book by Historical concepts. The green spaces and location near the downtown areas will increase the value of these properties as well as make Senoia a desirable place to live, work, and play. Wide sidewalks, plenty of seating and lighting, and added crosswalks will connect these areas to the surrounding downtown spaces and the park and greenway system. These connections will create a walkable community, and provide areas for people to interact with one another on a daily basis. 3) Pedestrian infrastructure, beautifying downtown area The sidewalks on Main St. between the beginning of downtown and Johnson St will be widened to allow for added population, and street trees will be introduced. These trees and plantings will accentuate the buildings, not block them or take away from their aesthetic character, and will provide shaded areas for visitors. Side alleys connecting existing downtown with new downtown will be cleaned up, unsightly features such as air conditioning units and downspouts will be screened or moved to less noticeable areas. This will provide great space for outdoor seating and gathering spaces, which will draw more people downtown and facilitate interaction between locals and visitors alike. The median on Main St. will be taken away, allowing for this sidewalk expansion while also removing an obstacle for parades and other gatherings that take place downtown. More crosswalks will also be introduced. These will be brick, providing a visual and textural queue to drivers to slow down for pedestrians and matching the existing brick buildings downtown. 4) Old Gin site housing and mixed use The Old Gin Site, where The Walking Dead has been filmed, will be developed further as well. Around 50,000 sq ft of studio and warehouse space will be set aside here, allowing for future filming projects. Near the studio space there will be townhomes around the existing pond. These will be identified as R-40 C for zoning purposes, allowing for construction of multiple single-family homes within one acre. These homes will be around 1,000 square feet, two stories. These will offer attractive housing options for those not needing a yard to maintain. These homes will have quick access to green space near the pond and the new park near the Old Gin site. Immediately north of the housing on the Old Gin site will be a mixed use district, with commercial and office space on the first floor and housing above. These buildings will range from about 6,000-10,000 sq ft and will act as an extension to the existing downtown. A hotel will also become more necessary with the growing tourism industry, so space near the existing downtown will need to be utilized for this use. Other short term housing options will be utilized in the surrounding blocks outside of the Old Gin site. 5) Green infrastructure and connectivity The railroad line between the Old Gin site and existing downtown area would be a great place for a park. The existing railroad would end further west at Pylant St, where a train station would be constructed which could have a small museum space dedicated to the history of the city. The park would include large green spaces and multiple pathways, including the existing railroad. These paths will connect the Old Gin site with downtown as well as connect to a larger system of greenway trails around Senoia. A possible feature of the park could also be a sculptural element commemorating the reason the town originally developed: the railroad. 6) Historic architecture Lastly, the existing building at the terminus of Main St. at the southern end of downtown will become a civic building. Its unique location at the end of the street draws the eye and so therefore it should be a building important to the community, and visually appealing to anyone downtown. Additions will be made to the building to make it more aesthetically pleasing and help it stand out without taking away from the character of the historic downtown buildings. As the city expands further down Main Street this building will become the unofficial center of the city and must thus have space for gathering. This would make it ideal for use as the town hall, or possibly a large event space with a museum to the history of the film industry that has brought so much to this city. At l a n t a 3 9 . 4mi l e s 4 8mi n u t e s 1 8 . 8m l e s 2 8mi i n u t e s Vi c i n i t yMa p Signage Downtown Character Historic buildings Section 8 Housing Pedestrian Bridge Downtown Back Alleys Views from Railroad Highway 16 Intersection Joseph Long - Spooner - Spring 2015 PYL ANT STR EET Sidewalk Inventory & green space S TA ND ING ROC KR Green Space OA D TREET Existing Sidewalks LLO W C O W E TA S WI M A IN S T R E E T RA Y STR EET Multi-use Trail Downtown thruways DE LL DR IVE COUCH STREET PY LA NT ST RE ET T KW BA GG AR LY W AY S E AV Y S T R E E T AY S E AV Y S T R E E T T R AV IS ST REET T R AV I S G IN S T R E E T STREET ET EET CLARK STR AIL T BROAD STREE AM ET ST RE ET MORGAN STREE T HIGH WAY 16 QU IC K DR IV E LU TH ER BA IL EY RO AD RE TR ST EK AN RE RG RC MO B A G G A R LY W A Y T WE NT EE LO P A YL R ST T T AR B R ID G E S T R E E SP H IG H W A Y 1 6 BR ID GE ST RE ET EW JO H N S O N S T R E E BARNES STREET JO H N S O N S T R E E E L L D R IV E DR The two blocks at downtown are currently the only blocks with sidewalks. There is one near the bridge down Main Street, however it doesn’t connect to any other part of the city, instead it appears relatively out of place. The sidewalks downtown are concrete and brick. The brick sidewalks look good and fit in with the aesthetic of downtown, but some variability in materials and patterns would add a lot. The sidewalks are also not wide enough when downtown is busy. Doing away with the current median would free up space to widen the sidewalks and add street trees. Widened sidewalks would also allow for outdoor seating for restaurants and other businesses, creating more of a draw for tourists and residents alike. The residential areas outside of downtown are in need of sidewalks to facilitate pedestrian movement and outdoor activity. Sidewalks also act as connections between different areas, and should help bring the community together. Materials used downtown should be repeated in residential sidewalks, however the scale and width of the sidewalks should be smaller and not interfere with current drainage swales or roadways. There are currently no community spaces available for the city, but there are green spaces around downtown that are not being utilized. These spaces could include parks, gathering areas, amphitheaters, fairgrounds, etc that would bring the community together in an outdoor setting. Views to these areas should be created and maintained, including the view to the pedestrian bridge across the railroad tracks. Downtown thruways should be created and maintained as well, helping connect areas adjacent to the existing corridor. These connections will also help businesses behind those existing to thrive, and provide pedestrians with easy access to anywhere downtown. M ID D L E S T R E E T M A IN S T R E E T W IL L O W D AN STREET B R ID G E S TR EE T TURIN STREE T T U R IN C O U C H scale: 1:200 Joseph Long - Spooner - Spring 2015 PYL ANT STR EET VEHICULAR CIRCULATION & INTERSECTION HEIRARCHY S TA ND ING ROC KR Primary Road (heavy traffic, downtown) Secondary intersection (medium traffic volume) Secondary road (medium traffic) Tertiary intersection (low traffic volume) Tertiary road (low traffic, residential) OA Primary intersection (High traffic volume) TREET D LLO W C O W E TA S WI M A IN S T R E E T RA Y STR EET DE LL DR IVE COUCH STREET PY LA NT ST RE ET T BA GG AR LY W AY KW S E AV Y S T R E E T AY S E AV Y S T R E E T T R AV IS ST REET G IN S T R E E T CLARK STR ET EET B A G G A R LY W A Y AIL T BROAD STREE AM ET ST RE ET MORGAN STREE T The highest volume of traffic for Senoia is located in the downtown area. The commercial businesses located here draw people into Senoia, and with the growing poplulation and tourist industry this could easily begin to congest the downtown streets and sidewalks. Traffic needs to be slowed to a safe speed along Main Street, as well as where it intersects highway 16. Traffic calming measures in addition to the existing stop signs are needed to keep the city center pedestrian friendly as more cars begin to use the road. The level of road usage also shows which places are most advantageous for businesses to be. New growth should utilize the existing streets and maintain the heirarchy around the existing historical downtown. Parking near Senioa downtown is limited to a few lots on the outskirts and street parking. More parking can be provided through an auxilary parking structure, which would free up areas for green space or other community spaces. Street parking helps seperate pedestrians from moving traffic, but street trees can be used to beautify the street and offer shade to pedestrians. The concentrated density of use allows for unique growth and expansion opportunities near downtown. The heart of downtown needs to remain as is to protect the historical integrity of the city, while expasion down main street and outward could make use of current backstreets. Intersections near downtown can be made much more pedestrian friendly while also facilitating vehicular movement through the area. High traffic intersections are currently four way stops, which may become an issue with the increasing number of vehicles that are traveling to and using downtown Senoia. HIGH WAY 16 QU IC K DR IV E LU TH ER BA IL EY RO AD RE TR ST EET EK AN S STR RE RG RC MO WE LA T T R AV I T LO PY S NT E RE T T AR B R ID G E S T R E E SP H IG H W A Y 1 6 BR ID GE ST RE ET EW JO H N S O N S T R E E BARNES STREET JO H N S O N S T R E E E L L D R IV E DR Parking areas M ID D L E S T R E E T M A IN S T R E E T W IL L O W D AN STREET B R ID G E S TR EE T TURIN STREE T T U R IN C O U C H scale: 1:200 Joseph Long - Spooner - Spring 2015 PYL ANT STR EET zoning & focus areas S TA ND ING ROC KR OA TREET D LLO W C O W E TA S WI M A IN S T R E E T RA Y STR EET Commercial Multi-family Residential Office Industrial Public Institutional Residential DE Design Focus Areas LL DR IVE COUCH STREET PY LA NT ST RE ET M ID D L E S T R E E T T KW S E AV Y S T R E E T AY S E AV Y S T R E E T T R AV IS ST REET T R AV I S G IN S T R E E T STREET ET EET CLARK STR AIL T BROAD STREE AM ET ST RE ET MORGAN STREE T The current zoning map shows the portential to expand downtown Senoia south down Broad St. Growing this way, toward Highway 16 would create a great “entrance” to historical downtown. From the other direction steps need to be taken to beautify the drive into town once crossing over the bridge. This area needs to welcome people into Senoia while maintaining a historic character. Office space is currently very limited downtown, so mixed use expansion and infill will have a positive affect. Mixed use development could expand adjacent to downtown on Baggarly and Barnes Streets, with multiple through block connections providing many ways for visitors and residents to get to different areas. One of the negatives in Senoia is the lack of public community spaces. The few public institutional spaces are churches located on the outskirts. The public library is located far from downtown, certainly out of walking distance. The injection of more community spaces into the fabric of downtown would certainly invite a wider range of users. These spaces could be parks, pavilions, open spaces with seating, amphitheaters, or any number of other options, and could be placed around downtown with pathways and throughways connecting them to each other and other downtown amenities. The residential areas around downtown currently have a very low density. Increasing this density will allow for the growing population and can inject more money into the already thriving downtown. Multi-use buildings with residences above and row/town houses immediately adjacent to downtown will provide housing options for those who wish to “live downtown” and have easy access to all of its features, while detached single family home lots farther out allow for a different living space. Placing sidewalks in these residential areas will also help facilitate movement between residences and the downtown area. There is also a great opportunity to improve the section 8 housing outside of downtown. Current section 8 housing is unsightly and seems to alienate its residents. New construction and park space can incorporate these areas back into the city and provide affordable housing options for residents HIGH WAY 16 QU IC K DR IV E LU TH ER BA IL EY RO AD RE TR ST EK AN RE RG RC MO B A G G A R LY W A Y T WE NT EE LO P A YL R ST T T AR B R ID G E S T R E E SP H IG H W A Y 1 6 BR ID GE ST RE ET EW BA GG AR LY W AY E L L D R IV E DR JO H N S O N S T R E E BARNES STREET JO H N S O N S T R E E M A IN S T R E E T W IL L O W D AN STREET B R ID G E S TR EE T TURIN STREE T T U R IN C O U C H scale: 1:200 Joseph Long - Spooner - Spring 2015 p a r t i i n v e n t o r y Th i sp a r t i r e p r e s e n t sc o n n e c t i o n sb e t we e nd o wn t o wna r e a s a n dt h ep o t e n t i a l c o n f l i c t z o n e sa t i n t e r s e c t i o n sb e t we e n d i f f e r e n t mo d e so f t r a n s p o r t a t i o n( p e d e s t r i a n , v e h i c u l a r , b i c y c l e ) Th i sa l s os h o wsp o t e n t i a l c o n f l i c t z o n e sb e t we e nd o wn t o wn z o n e sa c r o s sMa i nSt r e e t .I t ’ sv e r yi mp o r t a n t t or e i n f o r c ec o n n e c t i o n sa c r o s sr o a d sa n dt h r u wa y s . 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