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48 m LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT DESIGN CONTINUE EFFORTS TO CREATE A TRUt LINK LAND USE WITH "DOWNTOWN" FOR HARRISBURG TRANSPORTATION TheTown Center should function as the heart ofthe community —a central gathering IMPROVEMENTS place for residents, a viable business location, and a memorable destination for visitors. Transportation, like other fortes of infrs- Its role in economic development cannot be underestimated.A recent issue of Southern structure, should support the desired de - Business & Development encouraged companies in search ofa placeto invest to"check velopment pattern. However, development out the community's downtown; as the quality of the downtown is evidence of the design and intensity can have an impact on communitys stabildyand commitment Survey respondents indicated strong supportfor the capacity of the existing and future net- the completion ofTown Center work Decisions about development should • Maintain the location of Town Hall, and incorporate other civic uses that, like Town minimize congestions while supporting alter- Hall,function as key anchors and attract visitors on a regular basis, which is critical for native modes in specified areas. the long-term viability ofthe businesses that have located—or will locate—inthisarea. Reducetcaflic congestion through develop- • In the short teen, continue to implement the master plan forTown Center, approving ment orientation and access. Development development that is consistent with the plan. along major roads should have access from • Over the long term, expedite the completion of theTown Center local and internal street systems to mini- - Work with the current owner(s) to devise a strategy to move the Town Center mize traffic volumes on key connectors development forward in a manner that serves the interests of theTown as well as and reduce turning movements. the owner(s). Considerthe following as part ofthe strategy. Considerthe impacts and opportunities of • Remove regulatory barriers. Evaluate and amend the Planned Unit Development the High Speed Rail corridor. Discourage (PUD) district zoning. Alternatively, rezone the PUD to a special design district incompatible uses and mitigate impacts that facilitates the completion. Consider the creation ofa form -based district with with setbacks and noise attenuation re - a corresponding regulating plan. Land use conditions may be applied vertically (by quirements. building floor) as well as horizontally to ensure first floor uses activate the street Consider the possibly of transit connec- level, where appropriate. tions that utilize CK Rider, CATS, a village • Create a development agreement. Components of the agreement may include circulator, or link to Blue Line LYNX to conditions forTown participation in funding infrastructure and amenities to cata- leverage concentrated development in yze private investment Harrisburg Town Center. • Considerthe establishment ofan independent.non-profit organization comprised Establish design standards that create a of representatives of theTown of Harrisburg, business owners, and residents to compatible relationship between devel- oversee development. opment and future greenways. This may - Identify catalyst sites and, with Town participation, facilitate key development proj- be accomplished with an overlay district ects in partnership with private developers that are in alignment with the Town for development standards to be applied Center Master Plan (or subsequent regulating plan, if one is adopted by theTown) within a specified distance ofthe greenway and spur more development that is in keeping with the vision. corridor • Consider the creation of a special tax district to fund improvements to and mainte- nance ofthe public spaces within.