交流道 國際商圈 公園道路 工業區 華埠盛況可期
【時報訊】聖路易大學城市政府社區發展局11月12日在市府正式公佈Olive大道規劃要點，並於17日市議會中再次展示各項規劃。在這項規劃要點中，將涵蓋大學城華埠地段之Olive大道分成四個規劃區，分別是交流道區(Grant Avenue to I-170)、國際商圈(Midland Avenue to Grant Avenue )、公園道路區(Kingsland Avenue to Midland Avenue)及工業區(Skinker Blvd to Kingsland Avenue)。其中公園道路區內之百利超級市場更將規劃有人行區及活動區。大學城市長Joe Adams表示，“Olive大道規劃和發展一直是大學城市政重心之一，這將是一個長期的專案計劃，帶動大學城的經濟發展。”
據了解，大學城相關單位及顧問公司花費近一年的時間完成這次規劃要點，它涵蓋四大規劃區及區內商業、住家和公共設施之規範。Olive 大道規劃要點獲得美國城市規劃協會2008年最佳專案計劃獎，可見這項規劃之成功和可行性。
在規劃要點中，交流道區將增設公共設施、藝術展品，發展大型商業中心及市標，國際商圈內則計劃掛上萬國旗，展示多元文化，增設開放式市場、停車場、休閑區、街旁用餐區等，公園道路區內則增設市區公園式地點、行人徒步區、便利車道，並使本區與國際商圈在型式和街容上接軌。工業區內則會注重綠色效應，在進出口作植樹景觀，並加強道路結構，適用大型商業卡車使用及工業需要，在這樣的規劃下，由170至Skinker道間之Olive 大道將井然有序，景觀煥然一新，成為大學城經濟動脈。
在這四區之中，華人社區所熟悉稱呼之大學城華埠則佔了三區，由交流道至國際商圈至公園道路區，均可廣義稱為大學城華埠，Olive 大道之規劃發展將使得大學城華埠盛況可期。
Olive 大道規劃要點中之道路維護由密蘇里州工程部(MoDOT)及聖路易郡分段負責，區內之各項建築仍需遵守大學城建築法規規定，具有歷史古跡之建築仍應保留，道路兩旁之行樹、行人步道、公車亭、座椅、藝術品等均有規範，行人步道更分有景觀區、行人區和緩衝區(即行人區與建築物之間距)等三區。市樹之種植和種類亦有所規範。
有關Olive 大道規劃要點請見時報本期中、英文報導，相關文件亦可至聖路易時報參考閱讀。
U CITY TO ADOPT AWARD WINNING STANDARDS FOR OLIVE BOULEVARD
University City, MO (November 10, 2008) - The University City Department of Community Development will be presenting the Olive Boulevard Design Guidelines to Plan Commission and City Council this month.
Redevelopment of University City's Olive Boulevard is a top economic development priority for the city. The Olive Boulevard Design Guidelines were created to help shape redevelopment activity along the corridor. The guidelines will improve the visual attractiveness of Olive Boulevard by requiring consistent property improvements and enhanced landscaping and streetscape design. Store fronts, lighting, signage, landscaping and pedestrian connections are among some of the items to be regulated through the guidelines. The guidelines will apply to any new development or redevelopment along Olive Boulevard between Skinker Boulevard and the I-170 interchange.
"We continue to focus significant city resources on improving Olive Boulevard, recognizing that this is a long-term project," said Joe Adams, Mayor of University City.
Prepared by City staff and its consultant over a twelve month timeframe, the Olive Boulevard Design Guidelines also included input from business owners, residents, and public agencies. The Olive Boulevard Design Guidelines were awarded the 2008 "Outstanding Program and Project" by the Missouri Chapter of the American Planning Association in recognition of the involved and innovative planning effort.
The document will be presented to the University City Plan Commission on Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the EOC room of City Hall, 6801 Delmar Boulevard. The guidelines will be presented to City Council at its regular meeting on November 17 at 6:30 p.m. 5th floor of City Hall.
Olive Boulevard Design Guidelines
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of University City requires property owners and developers to use the information and guidelines attached as a planning tool to assist with the design of property improvements. The guidelines are to be used in conjunction with development proposed and planned along the Olive Boulevard corridor between Skinker Boulevard to the east side of the I-170 interchange and apply to all new development and any substantial redevelopment. The subject corridor is maintained by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) from Ferguson Avenue westward to I -170 while the eastern portion of the corridor from Ferguson Avenue to Skinker Boulevard is maintained by St. Louis County.
It is intended that these guidelines will supplement and work with existing city documents such as Zoning Code, Comprehensive Plan and any other applicable standards. These guidelines are a required part of the building and zoning permit process.
DESIGN GUIDELINE GOALS
The intent of the guidelines is to encourage economic development, preserve historic buildings, and create useful and lasting improvements that attract new market interest and private investment. Further, the guidelines provide a framework for defining the scope of projects during preliminary planning and direct attention to those issues that impact development along the corridor. Specific goals include:
* Correct or Incorporate Infrastructure Improvements Within Streetscape Designs* Maintain or Improve Mass and Space Relationships* Enhance Pedestrian Experience* Enhance Individuality within the Districts
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