Presentation2010 main street final
- 1. Creating an Urban Green Trail Kingston, New York
- 2. Melissa Everett, Ph.D. Guy Thomas Kempe Executive Director Director of Community Development www.sustainhv.org www.rupco.org
- 3. Session Objectives Identify New opportunities for Sustainable, Green community development projects Recognize the importance of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances to the Greening of Main Streets Replicate the Green Trail model on Main Street in your community.
- 4. Traditional Urban Trails http://www.trails.org/map_files/spring-point-description.html
- 5. Trails for Community Health & Fitness
- 6. Bringing More of the Natural Environment to the City Concepts of sustainable development represent strategies for changing negative trends to improve well-being of a citys residents Urban green space fulfills several critical functions in an urban context that benefit peoples quality of life Urban green space is of value in cities as currently constructed, and of importance to planning new urban areas- ecological cities Steadily growing traffic and urban heat not only damage the environment, but also incur social and economic costs
- 7. raises environmental awareness, creates value, restores community Interpret the cost savings and social benefit by making even small, incremental changes to existing situations To be enduring, an integrated approach is needed for designing and maintaining urban green space Asset Mapping is an excellent technique to help vision a green trail
- 8. Repurpose a Green Line on Broadway
- 9. Kingston Green Corridor Steering Committee Melissa Everett, SHV Guy Kempe, RUPCO Patrice Courtney-Strong, NY Energy Smart/ NYSERDA Steve Noble, Forsythe Nature Preserve, & Kingston Land Trust Emilie Hauser, Hudson River Estuary Training Program Jennifer Schwartz, County Planning Department Jessica Barry, Prism Solar Technologies K.J. McIntyre Senior Geekette Digital Corridor Ev Mann, CCE Rebecca Martin, Kingston Citizens
- 10. The Kingston Green Trail
- 11. Green Corridor Objectives Reduce carbon footprint of Kingston NY via compelling financing strategy that garners strong local buy-in Create strategic local partnerships and replicable models Focus resources and attention on strategic green building / renovation projects that energize the community.
- 12. Create a Green Vision Start with buildings and institutions that have high visibility and cultural or civic significance Address heat island & traffic issues along the corridor Promote energy-efficiency, conservation, recycling and renewable resources Evaluate landscaping and storm water management Engage community with public art, design competitions, and hands-on education
- 13. Uptown Trail Head: The Kirkland
- 14. The Kirkland Hotel - 1903
- 15. A State & National Landmark Restored with green value added
- 16. Kirkland Interior Staircase 2008
- 17. The Historic Kirkland Hotel 2008
- 18. Award winning Historic Preservation 2008 Project Achievement Award New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commission 2008 Excellence in Historic Preservation Preservation League of New York State 2008 Historic Preservation Award Friends of Historic Kingston
- 19. Friends of Historic Kingston
- 20. FOHK & Business Alliance of Kingston FIRST KINGSTON CLEAN SWEEP Preserving a clean environment on our streets is important. It affects the quality of life for residents as well as contributes towards a favorable perception of the city by tourists. As citizens of Kingston, we all share in the responsibility for keeping our streets clean and litter-free.
- 21. Nearly four tons of litter were cleaned from the streets by more than 300 volunteers as part of the Kingston Clean Sweep on Saturday, April 24 Volunteers from over 20 local service organizations and the community-at-large picked up litter from 9 a.m. to noon from the Thruway Circle to the Strand in Rondout as part of the event sponsored by the Friends of Historic Kingston with support from the City of Kingston.
- 22. NYS Main Street Program KMBA requested RUPCO to secure Main Street Grant (2007). New York Main Street provides financial resources and technical assistance to communities to strengthen the economic vitality of the State's traditional Main Streets and neighborhoods to revitalizing historic downtowns, mixed-use neighborhood commercial districts, and village centers.
- 23. Main Street Guru Norman Mintz provided Technical Assistance to Kingston funded by NYMS program
- 24. Funding to Restore Facade Ulster Performing Arts Center
- 25. Streetscape Enhancements Include Solar Pilot Program
- 26. 2010 Earth Day Ribbon Cutting!
- 27. Green Trail Roof Garden Seven21 Broadway
- 28. Local Government Initiatives Green Jobs Pledge Energy audits & ESCO (Energy Service Company) partnership Parks & Recreation: Paid environmental education staff Rail trail participation Main Street Manager Proposed Creation of new BID
- 29. Square Foot Garden at City Hall
- 31. Kingston Land Trust Community Gardens Program
- 32. Victory Gardens in Residential Neighborhoods
- 33. Leave It On The Lawn, Kingston! Composting landscaping waste to create an organic matter all gardeners refer to as Black Gold prized for being fibrous while improving both the water infiltration and the moisture holding capacity of your soil.
- 34. Connecting Local People Kingston with Local Food Farmers Market June to November
- 35. Watchout NYC, were coming for your Geeks. Real Estate Marketing Concept Brooklyn on the Hudson arts & technology businesses attraction Application for Google Fiber pilot Tech and creative hub for entrepreneurs
- 36. Create a Connection between people- powered transportation and local business vitality
- 38. Bike Racks on Broadway
- 39. Arts Society of Kingston Vibrant creative community organization Renovation underway and interest in green options Gallery Space Performance space under development
- 40. Artists Soap Box Derby
- 41. Carnegie Library Project The project is estimated to cost $3.58 million dollars. The proposed development has been a collaborative effort between the City of Kingston, the Center for Creative Education (CCE).
- 42. HISTORIC PRESERVATION & SUSTAINABILE DESIGN Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design - LEED Geothermal Ground- source heat pump Radiant Floor Heating
- 43. QuickTime and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. A 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 1989 and launched its first youth arts education program in Kingston, New York in 1997.
- 44. Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities A national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to address Childhood Obesity. Kingston is not even three miles across at its widest point, making accessibility other than by car a very feasible prospect. 1/5 of the citys population (5,000 citizens) live in poverty Cornell Cooperative Extension established 4 year partnership Complete Streets goal: Reduce childhood obesity and promote walking & biking Eliminate the barriers that prevent youth from getting enough exercise by creating safe streets, sidewalks, and protected bike lanes.
- 45. Nature Education in the City of Kingston Nature center Zoo Eco-tours The Mission of the Forsyth Nature Center is To foster the exploration of the natural world in and around our community through educational programming and contact with flora and fauna at an interpretive facility.
- 46. Roundout Harbor Trail Head Hudson River Maritime Museum
- 47. Green Museum Renovation The Museum will seek to create and foster an awareness on the part of the public of the river environment and ecology and the need to preserve this environment. It will create an awareness of waterfront revitalization efforts and foster public advocacy for planned recreational development along the Hudson River and its tributaries.
- 48. Time Fest June 5-6 2010 Time Fest activities, tours, and special programs with themes rising from the citys past A History Jitney provides rides all weekend to three anchor spots in the city: The Senate House State Historic Site in Uptown, the Kingston Library in Midtown, and the Hudson River Maritime Museum in the Rondout. Period re-enactors such as Sojourner Truth riding on the jitneys to talk about their own historical experiences. Time Warp Costume Ball
- 49. Grass Roots Organizing Blogs for Ward based news, information & organizing Government accountability: meeting posting, fiscal analysis, etc.
- 50. Magnetizing Downtowns Hudson Valley Smart Growth Alliance
- 51. Business Alliance of Kingston Brings together Three Independent Business Associations Historically Competing with each other Utilize CDBG Funding for Main Street Manager pilot program Proposed Business Improvement Districts (BID) to draw on success models of Hudson River Towns Value-add to justify tax increases: aesthetics and amenities, energy and environmental improvements
- 52. Main Street Manager Early Accomplishments Formal Conduit for Commercial & Cultural News Identify Vacant Storefronts & Possible New Business Recruitment Opportunities Identify Common Interests in innovative green arts -based economy
- 53. Replicable Models Asset Mapping Parades, Festivals, Public Events Institutions, Museums, Theaters Historic Preservation Sustainability Landmarks - Heritage Tourism Community Gardens Bike-Friendly Cities Urban Land Trusts - Park Systems Business Improvement District(s) Farmers Market - Agri-Tourism Climate Smart Communities Arts Community Engagement Digital Activism
- 54. Find the pieces that fit
- 56. Social Capital is a Foundation for Community Renewal Elements: trust, give-and-take, collaboration, communication Economic value: reduced transaction costs Assists innovation and diffusion Supports peak performance and consensus building
- 57. Energy Efficiency Creates Wealth, Saves Jobs Energy $ Saved = Payroll $ Spent Energy Services = Local Jobs Clean Energy Technology Training Consortium Forum: Making Your Green Business Work in a Tough Economy SUNY Ulster's Business Resource Center 4/10/10
- 58. Solar in the City HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, the umbrella corporation for Benedictine Hospital & The Kingston Hospital received $423,200 in federal Health and Human Services funding secured by The Solar Energy Consortium. New energy conservation and carbon emissions reduction involving renewable solar energy and efficiency measures. Solar thermal system to generate hot water at the Benedictine campus and the purchase of two hybrid vehicles for transportation between hospitals, High efficiency LED lighting for parking lots and outside areas Solar-powered lighting for outside identifying signs at Kingston and Benedictine hospitals.
- 59. Regions that thrive in the 21st Century Create lively neighborhoods & business districts Cultural and recreational amenities Great sense of place Protected natural areas Promote local agriculture Farmers Markets Deep pride in local character, products, foods Collaborative process with citizens
- 60. Plug-in Bright Ideas that can Evolve Climate Smart Communities Pledge Stimulus funded Energy Manager position Rail trail initiative with significant linkage to parks & commerce
- 61. Follow a Green Trail in your Community