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Belo Garden
        Story Line
     July 26, 2011




               1
TOPICS
Downtown Parks Master Plan (2003)

           Site Location

           Site History

     Redevelopment Potential

   Environmental Investigation

       Property acquisition

     Environmental Cleanup

    Public /Private Partnership

  Park Design and Development
Downtown Parks Network




                         3
Core Park Sites




                  4
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
$110M- $120M
Site at time of acquisition
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Site History
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Poly-nuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH’s)
   PAHs occur in oil, coal, and tar deposits, and are
    produced as byproducts of fuel burning (whether
    fossil fuel or biomass). As a pollutant, they are of
      concern because some compounds have been
       identified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, and
                        teratogenic
(acenaphthene, anthracene, benzo’s. , fluorene’s)

                       Metals
Arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead,mercury,
                  selenium, and silver
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Public/Private Partnerships
City of Dallas
• Property acquisition $6.5 million
• Remediation $2 million
                               Council Authorized
                                                                                      Council Authorized
                                Offer October 8,
                                                     Commissioner’s     Square-Foot      Deposit of
Property         Area                 2008                                                                 Total Price
                                                      Court Award          Cost        Commissioner’s
                               (Based on Original
                                                                                           Award
                                   Appraisal)

               1.002 Ac
            (43,647 sq. ft.)
                                  $2,888,000           $5,276,304
  , L.P.        .27 Ac.                                                   $94.99       August 26, 2009     $5,276,304
                                   $817,000          (May 15, 2009)
            (11,901 sq.ft.)
            1.272 Ac. total

Rosemary
            .094 Ac. (4,109                             $400,000
 Dearing,                          $282,000                               $97.34       August 26, 2009     $400,000
                sq.ft.)                               (May 8, 2009)
  et.al

Michael        .092 Ac.                                 $341,275
                                   $276,000                               $85.00       August 26, 2009     $341,275
Minzner     (4,015 sq. ft.)                         (May 28, 2009 and
                                                      June 23, 2009)
                                  $4,263,000           $6,017,579                                          $6,017,579
NCTCOG/EPA
                 Grant
• December 2006-RLF (Revolving Loan Fund)
  provides funding to help carry out clean up
  activities at brownfield sites.
• May 2007-North Central Texas Brownfields
  awarded $3m ($1.5m each for petroleum and
  for hazardous)
• Spring 2010 Dallas site qualified and was
  selected and awarded $200,000
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
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Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Public/Private Partnerships
Belo Corporation/Belo Garden Development, LLC
                   $6.5 million
• Design (Hargreaves Associates)
• Construction of the Park
• $1 million Endowment for major capital and
  future enhancements/improvements
Main Street




 Entry
Garden                           Gardens
               Hill


                                           Garden
Texas                 Fountain              Plaza
Grove                  Plaza




         Gardens




              Commerce Street                       37
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Lighting
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA
42
Central Fountain Plaza43
Garden and Garden Wall




                         44
a. Welfare and/or Public Health
Downtown environments can be harsh with vehicle congestion, endless concrete and the overall fast pace of
activity.
After redevelopment of the site there will be less hardscape, helping to create a green fabric in downtown.
The new park will offer a place to stop and rest; will improve stormwater runoff quality; lessen the strain on
the stormwater
conveyance system; and lower the ambient temperature with landscape and water features.
 All of the above benefits will contribute to a better environment and improved physiological and mental well being
of those living and working downtown.

b. Economic Benefits and/or Green space
- create economic benefits through increased property values of adjacent properties, serving as a catalyst for
redevelopment of neighboring sites
(In 2009 The Trust for Public Land released a report, Measuring the Economic Value of a City Park System
quantifying
the impacts parks have on property value, health benefits, community cohesion, urban stormwater and air
pollution.
The report found a five percent increase in value for properties located within 500 feet of a park.)

-improving the overall downtown environment for office workers, residents and visitors.

-benefits to physical and mental health are realized as people venture outside to enjoy the amenities the park
has to offer.

-enhance community cohesion as people form relationships with other park users. These individuals come
together and
 support ‘their’ park through fundraising, maintenance or hosting community events.
c. Environmental Benefits from Infrastructure Reuse/Sustainable Reuse
-removing contaminated soil,

-planting with vegetation and more pervious surfaces will reduce storm water runoff

-plants filters typical stormwater pollutants, improving stormwater quality

- reduced demand on the City’s stormwater infrastructure

- reduces localized urban flooding during heavy rain events.

The abundance of concrete, steel and reflective glass present in downtown environments amplifies air
temperatures and
creates an artificially hotter environment. Providing more vegetated cover

-reduces these effects by reflecting heat by providing shade
-creating surfaces that do not enhance ambient air temperatures.
-will lower ambient air temperatures,
-reduce the localized heat island effect
-and aid in the absorption of CO2 emissions.

-This will have direct effects on the residents and office workers in the neighboring buildings as the new park
 landscaping and water features will help cool the surrounding area.

-The landscaping absorption of CO2 emissions from automobile and building exhaust systems
 from the surrounding area and introduction of green space as proposed in the redevelopment of the subject
property is a City goal and addresses regional air quality goals.

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Belo Garden Park Presentation by Thom Hubacek Jr., RLA

  • 1. Belo Garden Story Line July 26, 2011 1
  • 2. TOPICS Downtown Parks Master Plan (2003) Site Location Site History Redevelopment Potential Environmental Investigation Property acquisition Environmental Cleanup Public /Private Partnership Park Design and Development
  • 8. Site at time of acquisition
  • 13. Poly-nuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH’s) PAHs occur in oil, coal, and tar deposits, and are produced as byproducts of fuel burning (whether fossil fuel or biomass). As a pollutant, they are of concern because some compounds have been identified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic (acenaphthene, anthracene, benzo’s. , fluorene’s) Metals Arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead,mercury, selenium, and silver
  • 16. Public/Private Partnerships City of Dallas • Property acquisition $6.5 million • Remediation $2 million Council Authorized Council Authorized Offer October 8, Commissioner’s Square-Foot Deposit of Property Area 2008 Total Price Court Award Cost Commissioner’s (Based on Original Award Appraisal) 1.002 Ac (43,647 sq. ft.) $2,888,000 $5,276,304 , L.P. .27 Ac. $94.99 August 26, 2009 $5,276,304 $817,000 (May 15, 2009) (11,901 sq.ft.) 1.272 Ac. total Rosemary .094 Ac. (4,109 $400,000 Dearing, $282,000 $97.34 August 26, 2009 $400,000 sq.ft.) (May 8, 2009) et.al Michael .092 Ac. $341,275 $276,000 $85.00 August 26, 2009 $341,275 Minzner (4,015 sq. ft.) (May 28, 2009 and June 23, 2009) $4,263,000 $6,017,579 $6,017,579
  • 17. NCTCOG/EPA Grant • December 2006-RLF (Revolving Loan Fund) provides funding to help carry out clean up activities at brownfield sites. • May 2007-North Central Texas Brownfields awarded $3m ($1.5m each for petroleum and for hazardous) • Spring 2010 Dallas site qualified and was selected and awarded $200,000
  • 36. Public/Private Partnerships Belo Corporation/Belo Garden Development, LLC $6.5 million • Design (Hargreaves Associates) • Construction of the Park • $1 million Endowment for major capital and future enhancements/improvements
  • 37. Main Street Entry Garden Gardens Hill Garden Texas Fountain Plaza Grove Plaza Gardens Commerce Street 37
  • 42. 42
  • 44. Garden and Garden Wall 44
  • 45. a. Welfare and/or Public Health Downtown environments can be harsh with vehicle congestion, endless concrete and the overall fast pace of activity. After redevelopment of the site there will be less hardscape, helping to create a green fabric in downtown. The new park will offer a place to stop and rest; will improve stormwater runoff quality; lessen the strain on the stormwater conveyance system; and lower the ambient temperature with landscape and water features. All of the above benefits will contribute to a better environment and improved physiological and mental well being of those living and working downtown. b. Economic Benefits and/or Green space - create economic benefits through increased property values of adjacent properties, serving as a catalyst for redevelopment of neighboring sites (In 2009 The Trust for Public Land released a report, Measuring the Economic Value of a City Park System quantifying the impacts parks have on property value, health benefits, community cohesion, urban stormwater and air pollution. The report found a five percent increase in value for properties located within 500 feet of a park.) -improving the overall downtown environment for office workers, residents and visitors. -benefits to physical and mental health are realized as people venture outside to enjoy the amenities the park has to offer. -enhance community cohesion as people form relationships with other park users. These individuals come together and support ‘their’ park through fundraising, maintenance or hosting community events.
  • 46. c. Environmental Benefits from Infrastructure Reuse/Sustainable Reuse -removing contaminated soil, -planting with vegetation and more pervious surfaces will reduce storm water runoff -plants filters typical stormwater pollutants, improving stormwater quality - reduced demand on the City’s stormwater infrastructure - reduces localized urban flooding during heavy rain events. The abundance of concrete, steel and reflective glass present in downtown environments amplifies air temperatures and creates an artificially hotter environment. Providing more vegetated cover -reduces these effects by reflecting heat by providing shade -creating surfaces that do not enhance ambient air temperatures. -will lower ambient air temperatures, -reduce the localized heat island effect -and aid in the absorption of CO2 emissions. -This will have direct effects on the residents and office workers in the neighboring buildings as the new park landscaping and water features will help cool the surrounding area. -The landscaping absorption of CO2 emissions from automobile and building exhaust systems from the surrounding area and introduction of green space as proposed in the redevelopment of the subject property is a City goal and addresses regional air quality goals.