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300 and 500 E. Main St. Redevelopment (Structured Parking) Programming/Parking Needs Analysis Update and Discussion (45min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: November 4, 2019
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to receive an update on the programming phase/parking needs analysis for the 300 and 500 E. Main Street Structured Parking projects. On April 8, 2019, the BOCC authorized the execution of an architectural service agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting for the programming phase of the design for the (2) downtown sites. Since then, Little has been working with County staff to determine the parking space requirements needed to support County employees, citizens using County facilities and to provide support for the potential mixed used development project(s).
The discussion and update will include an analysis of the County's future parking needs based on trends in multimodal transportation, coordination with the City of Durham's Comprehensive parking plan, evolutions in vehicular technology and etc. In addition to providing a parking solution that addresses Durham County's parking needs, the overall mixed-use project is expected to involve retail, residential, office/commercial and civic uses.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This project is in accordance with Strategic Plan Goal 4 - Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity particularly Strategy 4.2.C - Regional Planning: Participate in smart growth practices and support regional planning partnerships to promote a high quality of life for all.
Resource Persons: Eric Schoenagel, AIA, Project Manager/Director of Operational Excellence; Joel Dabrowski, AIA, Senior Design Architect; Julie McLaurin, AIA, NCARB, Community Studio Principal; Peri Manns, ASLA, LEED GA, Deputy Director of Engineering and Environmental Services; Jay Gibson, P.E., General Manager - Goal 4
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the ...
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