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3.3 Corridor Redevelopment Goals, Principles and Strategies

3.3 Corridor Redevelopment especially the elderly and the young. Interconnected networks Greenfield, Brownfield... Greyfield
Goals, Principles and Strategies of streets should be designed to encourage walking, reduce Real estate professionals use different words for different types of development sites. “Greenfields” represent undeveloped land.
the number and length of automobile trips, thereby conserving
energy and reducing emissions. “Brownfields” are contaminated former industrial sites. “Greyfield” is a new term, hinting at the sea of asphalt separating a regional
Ultimately the success of the corridor redevelopment plan will or super-regional shopping mall from its town. Greyfields are economically obsolete malls and other sites that offer large infill
depend on three factors: 1) identifying a range of catalytic B. Provide a Specialized Roadway System (INDOT) redevelopment opportunities, without the contamination found on brownfield sites.
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projects of varying spatial scales that will advance the vision
and foster additional investment; 2) managing the corridor as Design and manage roadways according to the primary functions
a distinct district aligning development policies and regulations that they are expected to serve. Roadway operations can be
with the vision, and 3) creating strategies to strengthen synergy improved by achieving the proper balance between traffic flow
among financiers, elected officials, public agencies, and the and access to abutting property.
community at large.
C. Limit the Number of Driveways and
The following goals and strategies are introduced in this chapter
and will be illustrated and expanded upon in subsequent Other Conflict Points (INDOT)
chapters:
Reducing the number of conflict points a motorist must address
Goal 1 Enhance Transportation Efficiency improves traffic operations and reduces collisions. Separating “Brownfields” are contaminated “Greenfields” are undeveloped land.
conflict areas helps to simplify the task of driving and contributes
to improved traffic operations and safety. former industrial sites.
Goal 2 Improve Transportation Safety
D. Match Driveway Design and Placement Source: CityMetric, citymetric.com Source: Inland Real Estate Corporation, properties.inlandrealestate.com
Goal 3 Synchronize Land Development with Operational and Safety Needs (INDOT)
Regulations with Planning Policies In that driveways accommodate a wide range of vehicle types, The Ten Lessons of Successful

traffic volumes, and vehicle turning speeds, driveway design Greyfield Transformations
Goal 4 Improve the Visual Appearance should be tailored to meet the needs of the vehicles using the
and Engender a Sense of Place driveway. The driveway placement should be such that drivers 1. Incorporate Features That Will Maximize Environmental
approaching from the main roadway will have sufficient sight
distance to ascertain the driveway’s location in order to safely Benefits
Goal 5 Foster a Diverse Business Climate decelerate and complete the entry maneuver. Also, the driveway 2. Explore Major Physical Changes
placement should be such that an exiting driver will have
sufficient sight distance to judge a safe gap in oncoming traffic. 3. Use Parking Carefully
Goal 6 Manage the 421 Corridor as a District Service driveways should be designed considering the vehicle 4. Incorporate Public Amenities that add Value and
type and frequency of use, current and future traffic operations Distinguish the Development
A series of guiding principles have been included to further on the highway, and other local conditions.
characterize and qualify the goals. Principles are drawn from 5. Include Civic and Institutional Activities
the Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) Access E. Remove Turning Vehicles from 6. Expect a Lengthy Pre-Development Period and Prepare
Management Guide (2009), as well as the Urban Land Institute for Complications
(ULI) publication, Ten Principles for Reinventing America’s Through Traffic Lanes (INDOT)
Suburban Strips (2001), as identified in Chapter 2, Background “Greyfield” is a new term, hinting 7. Establish a High Standard for Urban Design
and Existing Conditions. Turning lanes allow drivers to decelerate gradually out of the 8. Market the New Concept
through lane and wait in a protected area for an opportunity to at the sea of asphalt separating a
complete a turn, thereby reducing the severity and duration of 9. Develop Mixed Uses that can Thrive Independently
Goal 3.3.1–Enhance Transportation conflict between turning vehicles and through traffic. regional or super-regional shopping 10. Patient Money Is the Best Fit for Town Center Projects
Efficiency mall from its town.
Principles F. Use Non-Traversable Medians to
Manage Left-Turn Movements (INDOT)

A. Tame the Traffic (ULI) Medians channel turning movements on major roadways to 1 Malls into Main Streets: an in-depth guide to transforming dead malls into communities, Congress for the New Urbanism.
designated locations. Non-traversable medians and other
Many activities of daily living should occur within walking techniques that minimize left-turns or reduce the driver workload
distance, allowing independence to those who do not drive, can be especially effective in improving roadway safety. 3-03

Adopted: August 16, 20165 Envision 421 Gateway District 3.0