Transit Oriented Development Case Study Farmington Station: Farmington, Utah
Station Park is an open-air retail center located adjacent to the Farmington FrontRunner Station, a commuter rail, in Farmington, Utah. Since its inception, Station Park has added almost 1 million square feet of retail development, as well as office and hotel uses, with integrated public spaces to an area of the region that had experienced limited commercial investment to that point. The investment by CenterCal Properties, LLC spurred additional investment and development in the area, including significant interest in developing the remaining 317-acres of undeveloped land adjacent. Facing this development pressure in conjunction with previously approved private development plans that entitled new residential and commercial development, Farmington City recognized it was time to plan. A key purpose of the plan is to incorporate all previous and existing efforts into a cohesive vision, and to establish objectives and goals for the future into an area-wide comprehensive plan. The plan does not reconsider past land use decisions on already entitled properties. This Farmington Station Area Plan seeks to facilitate a more singular vision, but at the same time demonstrate and show development concepts and distinct neighborhood identities as part of the whole, through the lens of market-based reality. Amongst the project area, there are 21 various property owners, some of which have existing entitlements. Robust stakeholder engagement was conducted by the project team in conjunction with an existing conditions study and market analysis to guide the plan direction. The results of the various analyses included: z The identification and integration of three distinct “neighborhoods” within the study area. These neighborhoods are identified by both distinct and unifying urban design elements, as well as the integration of various natural amenities. Three creeks and their respective riparian zones create natural buffers and separations between each neighborhood. z The market analysis indicated significantly more regional demand than originally anticipated by the City, ultimately allowing them to “raise the bar” in terms of the anticipated densities. z A parking demand analysis was conducted on the Utah Transit Authority (UTA)-owned park and ride parcel that serves the station. The results indicated that an excess of current and projected parking would allow UTA to redevelop their parcel immediately adjacent to the platform with a higher and better use. z A regulating plan was established and adopted as part of the process to guide two major road infrastructure projects that are currently under construction because of the plan. Similarly, a flexible block pattern was established to preserve and prioritize the pedestrian experience, regardless of use type.
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