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Planning KickoffJuly 31, 2018

University of Baltimore

Public PlanningKick-off AgendaTuesday, July 31st | 5:30-8pm

5:30 Pre-Function

6:00 Presentation

6:30 Roundtables

8:00 Conclude

Next Stop:Baltimore Penn StationPresentation Overview

01 Project Background02 Vision Plan03 Roundtable Topics

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01 02 03ProjectBackground

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The Amtrak SystemProject Background

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Northeast Corridor (NEC)Project Background

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Baltimore Penn Station• Opened in 1911, today it is the 8th busiest

station in the Amtrak national network.

• Over 3 million Amtrak and MARC passengers passing through Baltimore Penn.

• Serves Amtrak’s high-speed Acela, Northeast Regional and long-distance trains, MARC Penn Line, City’s Light Rail, Buses and University shuttles.

• Amtrak has operated and provided mechanical services for the MARC Penn Line commuter service on behalf of MTA since 1983.

• New hub for expanded BaltimoreLink bus service and light rail.

Project Background

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Amtrak Major Station EffortsProject Background

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New Acela FleetProject Background

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• Prepare a comprehensive, buildable and financially viable Master Plan for the Station and adjacent Amtrak properties

• Retail and commercial expansion opportunities within the Station, including the upper floors of the headhouse

• Commercial development of Amtrak-owned properties surrounding the Station

• Modernization of the Station to address state of good repair deficiencies and ADA upgrades

• Expansion of the Station to accommodate increased passenger volumes through the year 2040 and beyond

• Operations and maintenance of non-rail and non-railroad operations assets

Master Developer PartnershipAttract a world-class master developer team to maximize the value of Amtrak’s portfolio with a bold, fully integrated mixed-use urban district and a vibrant transportation hub situated at its core.

Project Background

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Penn Station Partners

Amtrak

MasterDeveloper

(PSP)

StationsOperations

Rail & TransitEngineering

Master Planning &

Architecture

Economics & Development

Construction Community Stakeholders

Project Background

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Station Study AreaProject Background

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Vision PlanProject Background

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Project Timeline

Step 1: MobilizationKick-Off Meeting

Step 2: VisionPlan Framework

Framework Meeting

Step 3: Draft Vision PlanDraft Vision Plan Meeting Planning Process for

Individual Projects2019-beyond

SUMMER 2018 FALL 2018 WINTER 2018

VISION PLAN ENGAGEMENT PROCESS VISION PLAN COMPLETE

Project Background

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Project StakeholdersProject Background

Economic

Planning

Universities

TransportationHistoric

General Public

Penn Station Coordinating Committee

Institutions Community Advisory Partners

Neighbors

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Interim Communication

www.baltimorepennstation.com@baltimorepennstation

@baltpennstation

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01 02 03Vision Plan

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Area Planning History

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AREA PLANNING HISTORY

CONTENT /GRAPHICS IN PROGRESS

• Improve existing transit functions and promote alternative modes

• Prioritize residential development to create new customers for local businesses

• Establish gateways, solidify neighborhood edges, and new open space

• Enhance walkability/bikeability around Baltimore Penn Station

• Implement streetscape enhancements

• Celebrate public art

Key Findings & Recommendations

Vision Plan

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City ContextVision Plan

Baltimore Penn Stationis geographically central

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Study Area ExtentsVision Plan

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Study Area ExtentsVision Plan

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Primary Study AreaVision Plan

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Opportunities & ChallengesVision Plan

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Planning Principles

future railgrowth

Accomodate future rail transportation needs

transitconnectivity

Improve pedestrian access + multi-modal

connectivity

stationexperience

Create a more active + inviting station

environment

community interaction

Connect with existing communities

stationheritage

Celebrate + respect the historic station

Vision Plan

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Now...the station houses Amtrak functions & waiting areas...

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What if...new and improved station spaces were built outside of the Historic Station?

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Now...the station plaza prioritizes cars...and is still congested...

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What if...the plaza prioritized people?

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Now...there are several underused lots around the station...

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What if...these lots were developed with a mix of uses?

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Now...the station feels disconnected from the adjacent neighborhoods...

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What if...it became a connector?

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Roundtable Instructions

• There are 3 topics & 3 rounds - meaning you have a chance to participate in every topic!

• After each 20 minute round, you switch to a new topic by changing tables.

• Try to mix it up and sit with different people when you switch topics.

• Respect one another and have fun!

Roundtable Topics

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Roundtable Topics

plazas, streetscape+ public realm

station experience+ transit connectivity

character, identity+ place

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Plazas, Streetscape + Public RealmRoundtable Topics

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Roundtable Topics

Station Experience + Transit Connectivity

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Roundtable Topics

Character, Identity + Place

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Roundtable Instructions

plazas, streetscape + public realmstation experience + transit connectivitycharacter, identity + place

Each table has.. Facilitator Participants

Roundtable Topics

Round 3!

Roundtable topics

Round 2!

Round 1!

Planning KickoffJuly 31, 2018

University of Baltimore