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The
Vision
A dynamic and diverse mixed-use community of high-quality
design with significant public spaces and strong connections to the
riverfront. |
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| GOALS |
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Alleviate
congestion and improve traffic and pedestrian flow |
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Enhance
the pedestrian experience through streetscape and open space investments |
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Build on
rich history and diversity of Flushing to enhance the community feel and
quality of life |
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Catalyze
high-quality development with a vibrant mix of uses |
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Strengthen
connections to the waterfront and adjacent regional destinatios |
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Balance
parking needs with future development opportunities |
| RECOMMENDATIONS
AND IMPLEMENTATION |
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IMPROVE
TRANSPORTATION |
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Conduct
an in-depth analysis of the traffic system to support several qualitative
recommendations:
- Convert Main St to one-way northbound
- Convert Union and Prince Sts to one-way southbound
- Estatblish right-hand turn from Northern Blvd onto Prince St
- Reroute buses to resond to these changes and decongest Main
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Add an
entrance to the #7 subway station at the corner of Prince St and Roosevelt
Ave |
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Improve
the appearance of the LIRR station downtown |
| DEVELOP
MUNICIPAL LOT 1 |
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Issue a
Request for Proposals (RFP) for a mixed-use development that will address
many public goals:
- A high standard of design and construction
- A major civic open space
- Lively street-level retail
- A new residential community in the heart of Downtown
- Space set aside for community uses
- Low-cost underground parking to meet current and future needs |
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Consider
zoning changes to the Municipal Lot 1 site that will enhance its development
potential |
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Explore
special district zoning for Downtown Flushing to ensure consistently high-quality
development |
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IMPLEMENT
A PARKING STRATEGY |
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Relocate
commuter parking currently downtown to Shea Stadium |
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Explore
improvements to the Shea commuter lots |
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Work with
developer of Municipal Lot 1 to address parking needs during construction
- Retain some parking on-site if possible
- Maintain all other displaced short-term spaces within walking disitance
of Downtown Flushing
- Maximize capacity of Municipal Lots 2, 3, and 4
- Utilize Intelligent Transportation Systems to direct drivers to available
spaces
- Space set aside for community uses
- Low-cost underground parking to meet current and future needs |
