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Borough of Madison: A Center for Transit, the Arts, Lifelong Learning and Health & Recreation

Borough of Madison: A Center for Transit, the Arts, Lifelong Learning and Health & Recreation

Borough of Madison: A Center for Transit, the Arts, Lifelong Learning and Health & Recreation

Borough of Madison: A Center for Transit, the Arts, Lifelong Learning and Health & Recreation

Borough of Madison: A Center for Transit, the Arts, Lifelong Learning and Health & Recreation

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Borough of Madison: A Center for Transit, the Arts, Lifelong Learning and Health & Recreation

A Close Look at Life In Madison Quality of Life --Residents --Focus Groups --FDU’s Quality of Life Study --Newspaper articles Demographics --Census Housing --Local housing experts --Local realtors --Census --Academic Research --NAHB Reports --NAR Reports

People Want to Live in Madison Madison is a Desirable Place to Live Rated 18 out of all of New Jersey’s 566 municipalities in a Quality of Life Study Attractive Place of Residence for young professionals, families, and seniors Greater age diversity of residents is emerging as a Borough goal

Changes in Population Increase in total population in NJ, Morris County, and Madison Decrease in 25-34 age cohort population statewide Significantly less increase in Madison’s 45+ population compared to NJ and Morris County

Changes in 45+ Population In Morris County and Madison the 45-54 and 75+ population is increasing Population aged 55-74 is increasing in Morris County but decreasing in Madison Madison’s 55-74 residents are leaving the town while 55-74 are remaining in or migrating to Morris County

Madison’s Housing Does Not Match Needs of Residents Aged 55-74

Lack of Townhouses in Madison

Rising Housing Costs Discourage Diversity Residents 55-74, aware of the high demand for and value of owner-occupied housing in Madison, are seizing the opportunity to “cash out” Too costly for young professionals ages  25-34

Summary Decline in Madison’s Age Diversity Lack of desired housing supply Cost Issues

Recommendations Consider encouraging the construction of moderately-priced apartments and moderate to higher-valued townhouses in the downtown area Recommended apartment price range: between $800-$2,000 per month depending on size of unit Recommended townhouse price range:  between $300,000 and $500,000 per unit (even up to $1 million per unit)

Borough of Madison: A Center for Transit, the Arts, Lifelong Learning and Health & Recreation

Madison – A Center for the Arts and Education A regionally unique combination of the arts and educational resources ‘Small Arts Town’ – Part of a national trend. Attractive to ‘Empty Nesters’ and Seniors. Supportive local government to help meet the needs of diverse institutions

Madison Lifelong Learning National Trends in Lifelong Learning 46% of all adults are involved in a lifelong learning activity University lifelong learning opportunities Drew University FDU –Florham Institute for Lifelong Learning St. Elizabeth College Madison Library offers educational and research resources Institutional resources should be promoted and coordinated

Linking Lifelong Learning and Community Development Colleges are linking to retirement communities built on or nearby college campuses Many residents include alumni and former faculty members Universities offer lifelong learning through various academic and art programs to residents Baby boomers show increasing desire for lifelong education Development community recognizes the economic value of these ventures

New London  Garde Arts Center Centered around restored historic theatre Owned and supported by the community Contains reception and conference spaces Acts as central gathering place for commerce, culture and education

A Vision for the Future Madison is a special town with unique opportunities Madison as a Center for Lifelong Learning: Turning Potential into Reality Need to forge stronger partnerships between: Madison and cultural institutions to promote the arts Madison and lifelong learning institutions Madison and the development community Local corporations and cultural institutions Future Downtown arts center Site specific opportunities exist for cultural and lifelong learning venues in the downtown area

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Cook Avenue Lot: Conventional Alternative Lot site:400*120=48000 ft² Parking Space: 547 Housing Units:10, 1250 ft² /DU Retail Space: 12543 ft² Cost: $12-15k per parking space

Why Automatic Parking?

Lot size: 120*146=17520 ft² Parking Space: 531 Cost: $18-20k per parking space Housing Units: 32, 1250 ft² /DU Surface Parking: 13 spaces Retail Space: 32945 ft² Plaza:15408  ft² A fantastic Mid-century European-style plaza

King’s Road Lots 2 & 3

King’s Road Lots 2 & 3

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King’s Road Lots 2 & 3

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King’s Road Lots 2 & 3 This option is designed as three separate buildings. A parking structure, including parking for the fire and police departments, is located between a residential building and the fire and police complex.

Option 3

Borough of Madison: A Center for Transit, the Arts, Lifelong Learning and Health & Recreation

Madison: A Center for Health and Recreation Evaluation of: pedestrian safety around rail station “walkability” to Drew University “bikeability” to Great Swamp Methodology:  primary research  secondary research Solutions and Practical Alternatives

The Four Intersections Surrounding the Train Station Create consistent crosswalk design Address sight line obstruction at King’s Road and Prospect Street Study traffic calming on King’s Road in front of station and elsewhere in area

The Four Intersections Surrounding the Train Station Create consistent crosswalk design Address sight line obstruction at King’s Road and Prospect Street Study traffic calming on King’s Road in front of station and elsewhere in area

The “walkability” from Drew to downtown and the train station Continue sidewalk to Drew University Insert mid-block crossing on Madison Avenue Consider pedestrian-scaled lighting

The “walkability” from Drew to downtown and the train station Continue sidewalk to Drew University Insert mid-block crossing on Madison Avenue Consider pedestrian-scaled lighting

Potential Signage Program Integrate new signage with train station signage and incorporate it into the streetscape program Install auto-oriented signage for Drew University at the  Madison Avenue and Park Avenue intersection Maintain Borough relationship with the Friends of Madison Train Station

Potential Signage Program Integrate new signage with train station signage and incorporate it into the streetscape program Install auto-oriented signage for Drew University at the  Madison Avenue and Park Avenue intersection Maintain Borough relationship with the Friends of Madison Train Station

The “bikeability” from the train station to the Great Swamp Pursue opportunity for recreational tourism Incorporate Great Swamp Route into the existing Borough’s Bike Master Plan Install signage Requires inter-municipal cooperation (mid-block crossing at the Great Swamp entrance) Consider “bike service station”

The “bikeability” from the train station to the Great Swamp Pursue opportunity for recreational tourism Incorporate Great Swam p Route into the existing Borough’s Bike Master Plan Install signage Requires inter-municipal cooperation (mid-block crossing at the Great Swamp entrance) Consider “bike service station”

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Madison: A Center for Transit Current Transit Service: Rail & Bus Rationale for Examining Routes Methodology Possible Shuttle Routes and Hours of Operation Cost of Shuttle NJ Transit 2004 Community Shuttle Program

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Madison Area Bus Service Madison is served by 2 bus routes Wheels 966 – link to Convent Station and FDU; peak commuting hours only MCM 3 – daytime hours only

Potential Users of Shuttle Service for Downtown Madison Residents – Shopping, Dining, Recreation, YMCA Train Commuters Corporate Employees -- Lunch Time Diners and Shoppers Drew & FDU Students Theatre Patrons arriving via rail

Route Selection Methodology Data Analysis Mapped activity and transportation centers Analyzed the street network Analyzed zip codes of employees from various Madison organizations, 140+ employees are possible commuters who may use the shuttle service. Public Input Participated in a focus group with local leaders Conducted a survey of the Drew University Student Government Reviewed 1998 Community Shuttle Grant application Route Design Driven and measured for time and distance twice Reviewed and changed

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Cost Methodology Estimation Formula: Hours x Hourly Cost x Days/yr= Estimate Hourly cost factors include wages, benefits, and capital financing among other factors Listed below are the costs for other community shuttle programs as reported to NJ TRANSIT:

Funding Opportunities NJ TRANSIT—new round of applications for Community Shuttle grants in Fall 2004 NJ TRANSIT supplies the bus at its expense Due to manufacturer’s timetable, service will start 2007 NJ TRANSIT pays $60,000 ($30,000 yr 1- $20,000 yr 2- $10,000 yr 3) NJ Transit can reimburse for most expenses including equipment, wages, and related items Another source of funding is from local entities—universities and corporations