Presentation Title. Waterfront Update. Subtitle (optional) Port of Vancouver Master Plan. Vancouver City Council Workshop/Public Hearing

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1 Waterfront Update Presentation Title Port of Vancouver Master Plan Subtitle (optional) May 5, 2015 Vancouver City Council Workshop Date Teresa Brum, Economic Development Manager Vancouver City Council Workshop/Public Hearing Katy Brooks, Port Economic Development Director NBBJ Staff, Title Staff, Title Jon Savo, AIA, Principal Keith Walzak, AICP, ASLA, Senior Associate/Urban Design & Planning Market Leader

2 Presentation Overview Port of Vancouver Master Plan Introduction City of Vancouver, Columbia Waterfront LLC and Port of Vancouver are all key players in success of waterfront redevelopment. New opportunity: Port of Vancouver Master Plan. City partnership includes city-owned real estate in the transition zone north of railroad berm, as well as emphasizing downtown connectivity. Presentation by Port of Vancouver. Presentation by NBBJ.

3 Port of Vancouver Master Plan Area Transition Zone: City Real Estate and Downtown Connectivity Port of Vancouver 13 Acres of Waterfront

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5 5 High visibility waterfront property Four owned/controlled parcels Two leased parcels Vital link between the port s historic property, downtown Vancouver, waterfront park and Columbia Waterfront LLC

6 Interstate Bridge replacement delay has prompted an opportunity to build Post-recession market improvements Red Lion Inn at the Quay interest in new facility Supports the port s key initiative to generate jobs and economic vitality 6

7 OUR BOARD S PRIORITIES We have 13 acres at the entrance to our state and community, and a once-in-acentury opportunity to contribute something great and historic to America s Vancouver. - Commission President Nancy Baker Provide PUBLIC ACCESS to the Columbia River waterfront; Develop public assets in a FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE manner; Utilize SUSTAINABLE development practices; Interpret the PORT S HISTORY as an economic development engine for Southwest Washington; Create a development that supports the community through ECONOMIC GROWTH and job creation. 7

8 Partnering with City of Vancouver to include +/- 5 acres of city property as a transition zone to downtown 8

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10 10 CWLLC development Park connection Public marketplace Flexible public gathering spaces Commercial office space Hotel replacement/convention center support Existing features - amphitheater, docks

11 11 Seven firms submitted qualifications Five were asked to interview Selection committee included port and city staff NBBJ team was selected

12 Port of Vancouver Waterfront Development Master Plan

13 Why is NBBJ attracted to the Vancouver Waterfront project? Opportunity to restore an aged waterfront to public access and use Desire to help direct valuable urban real estate to its highest and best use Brings an appropriate return on investment, but also inspire public excitement and pride Visibly and functionally reconnect the downtown to its waterfront, thus expand and continue the revitalization of Vancouver s urban core Bring our expertise in translating visions into concepts, action-oriented programs and built projects

14 The Bund, Shanghai, China Anacostia, Washington Port of Seattle Pittsburgh Riverfront Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

15 Quadrant Lake Union Center

16 Alley24 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

17 Wards Cove

18 Port of Olympia

19 Port of San Diego Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

20 Walker I Macy

21 Reid Middleton

22 Project Management & Timeline April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Discovery Phase Alternative Concepts Phase Report & Documentation Phase

23 Project Management & Timeline April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Project Management / Administration Market Analysis Urban Design Concepts RFQ Support (Leland Consulting) Draft / Final Reporting Stakeholder Engagement Discovery Phase Alternative Concepts Phase Report & Documentation Phase

24 Project Management & Timeline April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Project Management / Administration Market Analysis Urban Design Concepts RFQ Support (Leland Consulting) Draft / Final Reporting Stakeholder Engagement April 14 May 4-6 May 21 May 26 June 23 July 14 Technical Staff / Agency Port Commission Board Design Workshop Public Outreach Discovery Phase Alternative Concepts Phase Report & Documentation

25 Lessons Learned The best urban environments come alive when the community s civic and commercial activities are addressed holistically Planning initiatives advance by favoring accomplishment When progress is made visible, consensus around progressive design is easier to achieve Contemporary initiatives need not obliterate history, even as they transform the land into a civic amenity Context both the natural and built - is as critical as the site Successful plans are those that correctly envision what is eventually realized by anticipating the needs of those who will build and occupy the finished project

26 Themes of Revitalization Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

27 Questions? Teresa Brum, City Economic Development Manager Katy Brooks, Port Economic Development Director NBBJ Jon Savo, AIA, Principal Keith Walzak, AICP, ASLA, Senior Associate/Urban Design & Planning Market Leader To request other formats, please contact: City Manager s Office (360) WA Relay: 711 Amanda.Delapena@cityofvancouver.us