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Welcome INTRODUCTION Tonight’s Agenda: Recap Update and Project Intro Component Projects Community Participation Logan Co. Logan Co. INTRODUCTION Participant Survey FIRST MEETING Who was at the last meeting? Country not on a Farm 7% * Suburbs Other 7%9% *Other 7% Auburn 6% Lewisburg 9% Logan County 15% City 54% Russellville 63% Country on a Farm 22% * Includes City on a Farm, Rural Sub-division, Country, * Includes Olmstead, Bowling Green, and Chandlers Source: Participant Survey (Given 02/09/09) 55 People Participated in the Survey Logan Co. Planning Process Refined Plan & Design Review PROCESS Meeting 3 April 13 Goals Community Involvement Design Ideas Meeting 2 Tonight Problem and Opportunity Planning Concepts Meeting 1 February 9 Inventory & Analysis Detailed Studies Source: The Living Landscape, F. Steiner Logan Co. What Have We Learned So Far? Physical Biological Plan & Design Implementation INVENTORY Cultural Problem and Opportunity Identification Detailed Designs Goal Establishment Community Involvement Planning Concepts Inventory & Analysis Detailed Studies Logan Co. Key Points to Remember Existing Features that will Influence the Future of Logan County CONCLUSION • Environmentally Sensitive Geology • Global and Regional Climate Change • Opportunities for Regional and National Connections • Economic Diversification • Agricultural Richness • Beauty of Natural and Agricultural Landscape • Recreational Opportunities • Projected Population Growth • Community Action and Intergovernmental Collaboration Logan Co. February 9 Meeting PROJECT RECAP The Presentation Component Project Breakout Session -Filledthoughts -Your -What -Gave is necessary in really inventory happening oninsight and the component analysis and in Logan direction gaps projects County Logan Co. February 9 Meeting INVENTORY Component Project Breakout Session Community Involvement Logan Co. Planning Process Refined Plan & Design Review PROCESS Meeting 3 April 13 Goals Community Involvement Design Ideas Meeting 2 Tonight Problem and Opportunity Planning Concepts Meeting 1 February 9 Inventory & Analysis Detailed Studies Source: The Living Landscape, F. Steiner Logan Co. Research and Idea Generation RESEARCH • Site Visits • Other Communities • Refining Inventory/Analysis Source: Tyler Rae Logan Co. TONIGHT’S MEETING Logan County The Big Picture …a guide for public and private actions Logan Co. Land Use Vision LAND USE VISION Outcomes • Maintain “hometown” atmosphere • Environmental quality • Historic conservation • Commercial opportunities • Improve quality of life Source: Logan County 2004 Comprehensive Plan Update, Logan County Community Vision Logan Co. The Overlay Analysis LAND USE VISION • Physical • Biologic • Cultural Source: McHarg (1969) Logan Co. LAND USE VISION Scenarios • 4 Scenarios Source: Theobald, D. & Hobbs, N. (2002) Logan Co. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Land Use Vision Amin Todd Collin Logan Co. PROJECTS What’s Next?? • • • • • • • Land Use Vision Adairville Auburn Lewisburg Russellville Residential Development Pedestrian Audit • • • • • • Green Landscape Plan Community Wayfinding Parks & Recreation Recycling & Animal Shelter Cooperative Extension Public Library Logan Co. Inventory and Analysis ADAIRVILLE Opportunities • • • • • • Recreational activities Increase jobs and industry Residential expansion Utilize community park Pride in school system Small town atmoshpere Source: Josh DeSpain Logan Co. ADAIRVILLE Ideas Generated • • • • • • Infill unused land Housing options Live/work areas Park expansion School focus Emphasize town character Logan Co. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Adairville Josh Logan Co. Inventory and Analysis AUBURN Opportunities • • • • • • Resolve land use issues Infrastructure additions Increase connectivity Growth of economy Create a walkable town More usable park Source: Kevin McQuade Logan Co. Ideas Generated Three scenarios of land use Add industry and residential Expand park and commercial Infill downtown with mixed use areas AUBURN • • • • Logan Co. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Auburn Kevin Logan Co. Inventory and Analysis LEWISBURG Opportunities • • • • • • Bring life back to downtown Create usable spaces Connect to park Draw visitors and businesses Address land use conflicts Strengthen sense of community Source: Kate Bowers, Aaron Stringer and Adam Walton Logan Co. LEWISBURG Ideas Generated • • •• •• • Accommodate possible Comprehensive plan trails Commercial corridor Farmer’s Walkabilitymarket Manage stormwater Agriculture intensive Promote use Logan Co. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Lewisburg Adam Logan Co. Inventory and Analysis RUSSELLVILLE Opportunities • • • • • • Ensure economic vitality Increase walkability Strengthen community identity Provide diverse, affordable housing Land use relationships Environmental integrity Source: Chase Pratt and Jonathan Stoss Logan Co. RUSSELLVILLE Ideas Generated • Pedestrian development • Land use • Redeveloped corridors Logan Co. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Russellville Chase Logan Co. PROJECTS What’s Next?? • • • • • • • Land Use Vision Adairville Auburn Lewisburg Russellville Residential Development Pedestrian Audit • • • • • • Greenways Community Wayfinding Parks & Recreation Recycling & Animal Shelter Cooperative Extension Public Library Logan Co. Why is Housing Important? RESIDENTIAL •Population growth: growing county and region •Preservation: farms, historic areas, natural areas •Energy: efficiency and sustaining resources •Economy: tourism and technology opportunities Source: Emily Wright and Jonathan Stoss (photos) Logan Co. Three Areas of Residential Study RESIDENTIAL Rural, Suburban , Urban Scenario I Scenario II Logan Co. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Residential Jesse Drew Emily Logan Co. PEDESTRIAN AUDIT Why is Walkability Important? • Health • Environment • Safety • Community Vision Source: www.flickr.com www.caedes.net www.charleston.af.mil Logan Co. Corner of 5th St. and Spring St. • 2 Nationally Recognized Audit Methods Russellville Square • Areas for Improvement: Sidewalks Curb Ramps Crosswalks Street Buffers Lighting Safe Routes to School AFTER BEFORE PEDESTRIAN AUDIT Potential Solutions Source: Jonathan Stoss Logan Co. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Pedestrian Audit Greg Jonathan Logan Co. GREEN LANDSCAPE What are Greenways? Greenway Connections: •Ecologically •Recreation •History/Culture Uses include: • Rails to Trails • Recreation • Watershed Quality Source: Greenways for America Logan Co. GREEN LANDSCAPE Regional View Possible Greenway Connections Logan County, KY • Southern Lakes Tour • Midland Kentucky Driving Tour • Regional Connections to Bowling Green, Central City, and Nashville, TN Source: KYGeonet.ky.gov and Trailsrus.com Logan Co. GREEN LANDSCAPE Creating Connections Source: conservationfund.org and visitlogancounty.net Logan Co. GREENWAYS Ecological Connectivity • Conservation Areas • Sinksheds • Priority Watershed • Areas under pressure • Areas with good conditions Source: Kentucky Geography Network Logan Co. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Greenways Brad Liz Tyler Logan Co. PROJECTS What’s Next?? • • • • • • • Land Use Vision Adairville Auburn Lewisburg Russellville Residential Development Pedestrian Audit • • • • • • Greenways Destination Building Parks & Recreation Recycling & Animal Shelter Cooperative Extension Public Library Logan Co. DESTINATION BUILDING Destination Building What are we doing? • Creating a County-Wide Destination Why is it important? • Increases local commerce How can we get it done? • Build upon existing tourism efforts • Create themed tours Logan Co. DESTINATION BUILDING Themed Tours Example • Amish and Antiques Tour • The Agricultural Landscape • Hills and Lake View • Bicycle Tour • County Wide Linkage Source: Logan Co. Tourism Commission Logan Co. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Destination Building Aaron Logan Co. Importance of Outdoor Recreation •Fun RECREATION •Inexpensive •Healthy •Allows for the experience of nature •Brings life and vitality to communities •Fun •Provides camaraderie •Connects communities •Unites families •Safe and healthy way for children to spend time •Lessens the dependence on vehicles Source: Brandon Card, Aaron Stringer, and Jake Thompson Logan Co. ACTIVE RECREATION Recreation Inventory of Logan County *Includes new Russellville Park **Based on NRPA Guidelines ***Based on a projected growth of 13% Source: Open Space Guidelines and Standards, from the NRPA Logan Co. ACTIVE RECREATION Are the Parks Walkable? •Logan County’s incorporated areas are generally within a mile of a public park •On a smaller scale, most parks are not that “walkable”, meaning a distance of 1,500 feet. •Auburn and Adairville have the most walkable parks. •Inner ring: 1,500’ Middle Ring: 3,000’ Outer ring: 1 mile Logan Co. ACTIVE RECREATION A New Master Plan Four different scenarios for updating a park: Instead of building more park infrastructure, Memorial Park is used to generate ideas on how to update existing parks. 1. Update the existing park 3. Performance and gathering park 2. Educational and adventure park 4. Regional sports complex Logan Co. PASSIVE RECREATION Canoeing on Red River Lewisburg Auburn Russellville Red River Adairville Source: Division of Geographic Information Logan Co. PASSIVE RECREATION Canoeing on Red River Adairville • Access points as determined by trailsrus.com • Insufficient accessibility • No signage for these access points Source: Brandon Division of Card Geographic Information; www.trailsrus.com Logan Co. PASSIVE RECREATION Canoeing on Red River Proposed Access Points A B C D E Adairville Source: Division of Geographic Information Logan Co. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Recreation Brandon Jake Logan Co. PROJECTS What’s Next?? • • • • • • • Land Use Vision Adairville Auburn Lewisburg Russellville Residential Development Pedestrian Audit • • • • • • Greenways Community Wayfinding Parks & Recreation Recycling & Animal Shelter Cooperative Extension Public Library Logan Co. CONSOLIDATED SITE Recycling and Animal Shelter Site Source: http://www.communitylink.com/us/ky/logan_co/map/ Logan Co. CONSOLIDATED SITE Constraints & Opportunities PRIVATE RESIDENCE AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE DAILY TRAFFIC COUNT, 1827 • SITE VISIBILITY • NOISE • SAFETY CONCERNS LOW LIGHTING ANDTRAFFIC CIRULATION • SAFETY CONCERNS WATER DRAINAGE • LOW AREA BY ROAD PREVAILING WINDS CUMBERLAND SCAP PROCESSOR • DUST FROM QUARRY HANSEN AGGREGATE PROXIMITY TO RAIL • POTENTIAL ACCESS • NOISE Source: Odus Baker Logan Co. CONSOLIDATED SITE Four Plans A • • • • PLANNED ADDITION TO BUILDING MORE PARKING RELOCATE RECYCLE DROP OFF AREA OUTDOOR RUNS AND FENCED AREAS B • • • • • C • • • • • SEPARATE BUILDING MORE PARKING RAIL ACCESS POINT OUTDOOR RUNS AND FENCED AREA RAIN GARDEN IN LOW AREA Source: Odus Baker SEPARATE BUILDING MORE PARKING MOVE TRAILER STORAGE OUTDOOR RUNS AND FENCED AREAS RAIN GARDEN IN LOW AREA D • • • • • • RELOCATE BUILDINGS CHANGE PARKING RAIL ACCESS POINT OUTDOOR RUNS AND FENCED AREA CHANGE RECYCLE DROP OFF AREA TIRE SHREDDING OR MULCHING AREA Logan Co. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Recycling and Animal Shelter Odie Logan Co. • Location: 68/80 bypass Russellville Site 68/80 bypass • Newtown Road EXTENSION SERVICE Extension Complex: Current Development Source: http://www.communitylink.com/us/ky/logan_co/map/ Logan Co. EXTENSION SERVICE Extension Complex: Development Opportunities and Constraints wind noise connections expansion area sun buffer sun building expansion area connections buffer building neighborhood connections Logan Co. EXTENSION SERVICE Extension Complex: Future Development • Possible Improvements: - pedestrian connections - vehicular circulation - wind and sun exposure - noise control - buffering - landscaping - lighting - environmental friendliness wind • Possible Additions: - outdoor gathering spaces - demonstration areas - outdoor kitchen - outdoor classrooms - amphitheater - 4-H infrastructure - buildings - small scale outdoor exposition, fair, and/or auction area Logan Co. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Cooperative Extension Office Kate Logan Co. Logan County Public Library PUBLIC LIBRARY Central Library, Russellville Site Source: http://www.communitylink.com/us/ky/logan_co/map/ Logan Co. Logan County Public Library PUBLIC LIBRARY Central Library Current Location Importance • Heavily Used: - about 500 visitors per day • Hosts Many Activities: - book clubs - adult education - children’s activities - CPR classes Logan Co. Logan County Public Library PUBLIC LIBRARY Central Library Current Location Concerns • Poor Circulation: - better vehicular movement - more parking • Lack of Infrastructure: - space for meetings - space for activities Logan Co. Logan County Public Library PUBLIC LIBRARY Design Ideas Options Improve Move to a Current Site New Site Armory Drive Different Site Logan Co. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Public Library Jenna Logan Co. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Breakout Sessions • • • • • • • Land Use Vision Adairville Auburn Lewisburg Russellville Residential Development Pedestrian Audit • • • • • • Greenways Community Wayfinding Parks & Recreation Recycling & Animal Shelter Cooperative Extension Public Library Visit the tables! Logan Co. Logan Co. INTRODUCTION Planning Process Refined Plan & Design Review PROCESS Meeting 3 April 13 Goals Community Involvement Design Ideas Meeting 2 Tonight Problem and Opportunity Planning Concepts Meeting 1 February 9 Inventory & Analysis Detailed Studies Source: The Living Landscape, F. Steiner Logan Co. Thank You Community of Logan County Final Meeting PROCESS Meeting 3 – April 13, 6:00 PM Russellville High School Presentation of Refined Design Options Logan Co.
