Draft edited: 06-25-24
Simulated AI Demo (Slideshow)
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#1 Lead-in [0:50]:
Currently, only 5% of the Central Business District is dedicated to housing. To meet the goals of our Master Plan and Housing Element mandate, we need to increase this to about 20%, or approximately 2,000 units in the downtown core.
The 2020 charrette provided strategic guidance on creating efficient housing projects surrounding the central corridor of State street. Although not based on the AUD program, the charrette led to a wave of efficient prototype projects driven by its strategies. Success was further bolstered by AUD amendments, targeted specifically at Downtown’s Central Business District. Clearly, the right incentives let us produce more highly efficient designs.
However, we anticipate diminishing returns if we continue with more targeted AUD amendments. While further amendments might help, the remaining developable projects, including many potential Adaptive Reuse sites, will be increasingly challenging. Incentives alone might not be enough to achieve our ultimate goal of 2,000 units.
Question 1.1:
Peter, let’s start with you. How do we get to 2000 units in the Central Business District? What additional strategies are needed, beyond AUD incentives, to take full advantage of Adaptive Reuse opportunities found on highly challenging sites? What barriers need to be removed? What types of housing will likely take shape?
Follow up Question 1.2:
What types of partnerships with either the city or neighboring property owners will be required to pave a successful path here? Should Adaptive Reuse Projects be considered a Community Benefit? Do we need an “Adaptive Reuse Committee” to coordinate and expedite these projects?
Follow up Question 1.3:
What does a healthy balance look like between Hotels and Housing in the Central Business District? What strategies will be needed to achieve this balance as we develop 5, 10, even 20 years into the future?
Follow up Question 1.4:
The State Street Master Plan identifies the 700 to 900 blocks as the "Civic Core" or "City Center" (also known as the De La Guerra District). This area requires significant revitalization due to its relatively low activity levels. Given the disproportional need for revitalization in the Civic Center District, should housing projects be prioritized within this 9 square block area? What capital implementations should the Master Plan propose to optimize for housing in this zone?
I’m wondering if we can hear Anthony’s thoughts on this to start
<aside> <img src="/icons/bug_pink.svg" alt="/icons/bug_pink.svg" width="40px" /> 1.1) What are some of the biggest or most central problems framing the issue of downtown housing?
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<aside> <img src="/icons/bug_pink.svg" alt="/icons/bug_pink.svg" width="40px" /> 1.2) What primary features or elements must be supported in order to generate the needed ROI sought from the overall redevelopment of State Street and the downtown area?
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<aside> <img src="/icons/bug_pink.svg" alt="/icons/bug_pink.svg" width="40px" /> 1.3) What do you believe is the appropriate balance between hotels and housing in the downtown area? What is the minimum amount of housing needed to achieve the vision of a bustling and sustainable downtown core?
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<aside> <img src="/icons/bug_pink.svg" alt="/icons/bug_pink.svg" width="40px" /> 1.4) What types of housing are most critical to encourage first in the downtown area? (e.g., affordable, senior, student, workforce)
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<aside> <img src="/icons/bug_pink.svg" alt="/icons/bug_pink.svg" width="40px" /> 1.5) What incentives or policy changes would be most effective in catalyzing housing development downtown?
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<aside> <img src="/icons/bug_pink.svg" alt="/icons/bug_pink.svg" width="40px" /> 1.6) How do we mitigate for absentee landlords and Prop 13?
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