Creating Plans for the Vero Beach Cultural Arts Village

TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL

Cultural Council of Indian River CountySaturday, September 12, 2015

A Multi-Agency Process…

… that includes the Community!

With Generous Private Supporters

The Mission

Leadership

Nurture The Village

Vero Beach

A History of Public Planning

Adopted by Vero BeachCity CouncilFebruary 2005

Vero Beach

A History of Public Planning

Emphasized Importance of Developing Neighborhood Plans

Vero Beach

A History of Public Planning

2013 National Register of Historic Places

Vero Beach

Economic Development Zone and City Regulations

What is Desired, What is Currently Allowed

Today’s Objective

Hear from You on the Desired Elements, Scale, and Character

of a Cultural Arts Village in Edgewood

Charrette Study Area

20th Street (SR 60 WB)

19th Place (SR 60 EB)

14th Avenue20th Avenue

(couplet)

FEC

19th Street

Freshman Learning Center

Diesel Plant

IRC Courthouse

Charrette Study Area

Charrette Study Area

Charrette Study Area

Diesel Plant

5 Minute Walk

What is an Arts Village?

What is an Arts District?

Village District

Neighborhood Scale and Character Commercial Scale and Character

Usually in “Historic” Areas Usually in Light-Industrial Areas

Limited Commercial/Retail Uses Predominantly Commercial/Retail Uses

Residential is a Critical Use Residential Uses are Usually Limited

Emphasis on Restoration Emphasis on Re-Invention

There is Probably Room For Debate on This!

Bradenton Arts Village

Other Villages

Bradenton Arts Village

1. Built in 1920’s2. Approximately 275 Properties3. Emerged Organically – Now 501 (c) 34. Formed in 19935. Overlay Zoning District6. Continues to Grow and Flourish

Other Villages

Towles Court, Sarasota

Other Villages

Towles Court, Sarasota

Other Villages

Towles Court, Sarasota

1. Built in 1920’s2. Approximately 20 Properties3. Serious Decline in the ‘80s4. Special Transition Zoning District5. Benefactor-Based Rehab6. Re-Imagined (commercially) ~

Currently Focusing on More Arts Balance

Other Villages

A Rich History

19th Place ~ Indiana Boulevard

A Rich History

1519 19th Place

A Rich History

Aerial of Downtown

Illinois Apartments

A Rich History

1805 19th Place

A Rich History

1846 19th Avenue

A Rich History

1846 19th Avenue

A Rich History

The Edmar – 1925 16th Avenue

A Rich History

The Edgewood Place – 1925 16th Avenue

A Rich History

The Diesel Plant

A Rich History

The Diesel Plant

A Rich History

Vero Beach High School

A Rich History

Freshman Learning Center

Amazing Amenities

Arts and Cultural

Amazing Amenities

Arts and Culture

Amazing Amenities

Arts and Culture

Amazing Amenities

Food and Entertainment

Amazing Amenities

Food and Entertainment

Amazing Amenities

Food and Entertainment

Amazing Amenities

Food and Entertainment

Distinct Character

Strong Architectural Fabric

Distinct Character

Strong Architectural Fabric

Distinct Character

Strong Architectural Fabric

Distinct Character

Strong Architectural Fabric

Distinct Character

Strong Architectural Fabric

Distinct Character

Strong Architectural Fabric

Distinct Character

Strong Architectural Fabric

Distinct Character

Strong Architectural Fabric

There is a Reason Authentic Arts Villages do not Emerge in the Suburbs

The TREES!!!!

“Historic” Neighborhood Canopy

Some Challenges

Maintaining Your Character

What Are Ways to Keep and Restore What is Here?

Are There Other Issues that Need to Be Addressed?

Some Challenges

Maintaining Your CharacterWhat Happened to all the Trees?

Some Challenges

Great Terminated Vistas

City Hall, Coral Gables

St Phillips Church, Charleston, SC

Some Challenges

Great Terminated Vistas

18th Avenue Terminus on the old Illinois Apartments

Some Challenges

Great Terminated Vistas ??????

16th Avenue Terminus on the Freshman Learning CenterCan Improvements Be Made?

Unique Opportunities

Vacant Lot Infill

What Should be the Character of Future New Construction?

Unique Opportunities

New Uses - Home Office/GalleriesBradenton Village of the Arts

Unique Opportunities

New Uses - Eateries/Yoga

Bradenton Village of the Arts

Unique Opportunities

New Uses - Home Office/Galleries

Unique Opportunities

New Uses – Limited LodgingGrandview Gardens B&B

Unique Opportunities

New Uses - Outdoor PerformancesJudge Morley Pavilion, Youngstown, Ohio

Unique Opportunities

New Uses - Outdoor PerformancesJudge Morley Pavilion, Youngstown, Ohio

What is the Appropriate Character for Edgewood?

Today We Want to Hear From You on All of These Topics

The Public Process

What to Expect Today…

Controlled Chaos

The Public Process: Planning for the Future

Today: 9:30 am – 3 pm

The Citizens’ Ideas

Kids have some of the best ideas

Your Ideas Will Be Tested ~ Precision

Days 2-7: In The StudioDowntown Hampton Inn

Day 7: Work In Progress Presentation

How Did We Do?

Workshop Rules• Sign Your Name

• No Speeches

• Argue With Your Pencils

• No Idea is a Bad Idea

• Assign a Presenter• Do Not Focus on Money (just for today!)

• HAVE FUN!!!

Let’s Get Started!

www.cultural-council.org

www.tcrpc.org

www.verobeachculturalartsvillage.com

A Rich History

The Diesel Plant