FIRST COAST COMMUTER RAIL TOD STUDY | TOD PERFORMANCE
FIRST COAST COMMUTER RAIL TOD STUDY | TOD PERFORMANCE
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ST. AUGUSTINE DESIRABILITY & READINESS
STRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
WEAKNESSES & CHALLENGES
HIGHER DESIRE
With optimal access to the historic district and numerous attractions, the St. Augustine Station has limited TOD options since most of the adjacent land is developed and is subject to extensive building requirements. Leveraging nearby parcels for redevelopment results in good market potential but the physical location is challenging for TOD. Convenient rail access is provided for residents living well outside of the historic district to connect to employment opportunities in the city. Likewise having connectivity to the rail supports the viability for visitors to access the abundance of historic attractions in the area.
• St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce and City of St. Augustine advancing innovative mobility and parking strategies • St. Johns County Commission, St. Johns County Tourist Development Council • Many multifamily deliveries in the area provide a ridership base for a potential station. • Northrup Gruman to the north, Regional Airport accessibility; Flagler College • Adjacent parcels east of the rail line are suitable for TOD and benefit from existing good vehicular and pedestrian access and infrastructure • Proximity to Flagler College and other educational institutions, such as University of St. Augustine • City of St. Augustine Mobility Plan (Feb 2022) outlines strategies to advance multimodal solutions and connectivity to historic district and Flagler College • SMART St. Augustine Master Plan; City of St. Augustine 2040 Comprehensive Plan, St. Johns County Transit Development Plan 2021 Update
• Adjacency to historic preservation district could be local push-back to higher density TOD development within the station area
LOCAL LEADERSHIP
• Available lots are small, which may require land assemblage to enable redevelopment opportunities
MARKET STRENGTH
• No developable vacant parcels around the station area • Most parcels around the station are within the 100-year flood zone
PHYSICAL SUITABILITY
• New developments within Downtown St. Augustine Historic Districts will require context-sensitive and community supportive infill developments.
PLANS IN PLACE
LOWER DESIRE
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
LOCAL LEADERSHIP
MARKET STRENGTH
LOCAL LEADERSHIP
PHYSICAL SUITABILITY
MARKET STRENGTH
PLANS IN PLACE
PHYSICAL SUITABILITY
PLANS IN PLACE
OVERALL RATING
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Figure 4-39: ST. AUGUSTINE STATION TOD DESIRABILITY AND READINESS SCORECARD
Figure 4-40: TOD DESIRABILITY AND READINESS SCORES BY STATION
FCCR TOD
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