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Great Streets Update Design Commission Austin Planning | Urban Design Division | August 24, 2026 Presentation Agenda ▪ Recap from Dec 2024 ▪ Ongoing Initiatives: Hierarchy and Scope ▪ Great Streets Scope ▪ Plan Goals and Objectives ▪ Recommendation Categories ▪ Alignment of Great Streets Update Recommendations with Urban Design Guidelines Core Principles ▪ Schedule ▪ Next Steps 2 Recap ▪ Demographics ▪ Existing Conditions Analysis ▪ Updating Great Streets Light Pole ▪ Community Engagement ▪ Open House #1 ▪ Community survey ▪ Community Advisory Group Meeting #1: Kick-off and vision ▪ Community Advisory Group Meeting #2: Review goals and objectives ▪ Community Advisory Group Meeting #3: Review existing conditions analysis and recommendations ▪ Community Advisory Group Meeting #4: Refine draft recommendations into coordinated, implementable strategies ▪ Technical Advisory Group Meeting #1: Project introduction and vision ▪ Technical Advisory Group Meeting #2: Streetscape elements and design standards 3 Ongoing Initiatives: Hierarchy and Scope 4 Great Streets Scope 5 Great Streets Goals and Objectives Goal Objective Enhance the Great Streets experience Develop an update that supports safe, accessible, and vibrant pedestrian, transit, and bicycle activity. Implement holistic right-of-way management Coordinate street design and curb management to maximize space for people. Modernize and clarify physical and operational standards Ensure streetscape design aligns with performance metrics and other city initiatives. 6 Great Streets Goals and Objectives Goal Objective Strengthen cross-agency coordination and accountability Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and sequencing for implementation across departments and with private partners. Promote sustainable and maintainable public realm features Incorporate long-term tree and landscaping management and maintenance planning. Strengthen champions and community support Regularly coordinate and share updates with City leadership, decision-makers, developers, and the public to ensure long- term success. 7 Great Streets Goals and Objectives Goal Ensure consistent funding and measurable outcomes Objective Identify and track funding sources and performance metrics, monitor improvements, and secure dedicated resources for program continuity. 8 Recommendation Categories 1. Pedestrian experience, streetscape design, and public realm identity 2. Operations and maintenance 3. Coordination, implementation, and delivery 9 Alignment DRAFT URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES DRAFT GREAT STREETS UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS Core Principle A: Protect pedestrians and bicyclists from the elements • Structure a Continuous, Safe, and Accessible Pedestrian Experience Through a Context-Specific Design Framework • Design a Durable, Human-Scaled, and Adaptable Furnishing Zone • Expand Tree Canopy for Shade, Thermal Comfort, and Long-Term Durability 10 Alignment DRAFT URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES DRAFT GREAT STREETS UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS Core Principle B: Protect sidewalk and bikeway users from motor vehicles • Structure a Continuous, Safe, and Accessible Pedestrian Experience Through a Context-Specific Design Framework • Design a Durable, Human-Scaled, and Adaptable Furnishing Zone 11 Alignment DRAFT URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES DRAFT GREAT STREETS UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS Core Principle C: Activate and engage the public realm • Structure a Continuous, Safe, and Accessible Pedestrian Experience Through a Context-Specific Design Framework • Integration of CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) Principles to Improve Lighting and Activate the Public Realm Through Street Patios and Outdoor Seating • Design a Durable, Human-Scaled, and Adaptable Furnishing Zone 12 Alignment DRAFT URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES DRAFT GREAT STREETS UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS Core Principle D: Support public safety through environmental design • Structure a Continuous, Safe, and Accessible Pedestrian Experience Through a Context-Specific Design Framework • Integration of CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) principles to Improve Lighting and Activate the Public Realm Through Street Patios and Outdoor Seating • Design a Durable, Human-Scaled, and Adaptable Furnishing Zone 13 Alignment DRAFT URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES DRAFT GREAT STREETS UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS • Structure a Continuous, Safe, and Accessible Pedestrian Experience Through a Context-Specific Design Framework Core Principle E: Enhance the public realm and elevate walking/biking/transit user experience • Design a Durable, Human-Scaled, and Adaptable Furnishing Zone • Integrate Dedicated Micromobility Infrastructure into Streetscape Design • Expand Tree Canopy for Shade, Thermal Comfort, and Long- Term Durability 14 Alignment DRAFT URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES DRAFT GREAT STREETS UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS (contd.) Core Principle E: Enhance the public realm and elevate walking/biking/transit user experience • Implement a Coordinated Pre-Development Review Process, Including Early Design Consultation and Aligned Site Plan and License Agreement Approvals • Develop a Strategic, City-Led Corridor Implementation Approach, Coordinated with Project Connect and Other Major Projects • Integrate Maintenance and Accessibility Considerations into Streetscape Design 15 Alignment DRAFT URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES Core Principle F: Promote sustainability and ecosystem health DRAFT GREAT STREETS UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS • Structure a Continuous, Safe, and Accessible Pedestrian Experience Through a Context-Specific Design Framework • Design a Durable, Human-Scaled, and Adaptable Furnishing Zone • Expand Tree Canopy for Shade, Thermal Comfort, and Long- Term Durability • • Integrate Maintenance and Accessibility Considerations into Streetscape Design Implement a Coordinated Pre-Development Review Process, Including Early Design Consultation and Aligned Site Plan and License Agreement Approvals 16 Alignment DRAFT URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES DRAFT GREAT STREETS UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS Core Principle G: Respect the cultural, historical, environmental, and physical contexts of the site • Structure a Continuous, Safe, and Accessible Pedestrian Experience Through a Context-Specific Design Framework • Implement a Coordinated Pre-Development Review Process, Including Early Design Consultation and Aligned Site Plan and License Agreement Approvals • Develop a Strategic, City-Led Corridor Implementation Approach, Coordinated with Project Connect and Other Major Projects 17 Great Streets Update Schedule Feedback Production Fall 2025 – Fall 2026 Fall 2025 – Winter 2027 •Compiling and synthesizing feedback •Draft plan review •Draft deliverables Reviews and Approval Fall 2026 – Winter 2027 •Commission review/ public review •Hearings •Planning Commission •Urban Transportation Commission •Downtown Commission •Design Commission •Review and potential approval by Council Analysis •Existing conditions •Review of relevant plans Community Engagement Summer 2025 – Winter 2027 •Community Advisory Group meetings •Briefings for City Boards and Commissions •Community survey •Public meetings •Technical Advisory Group meetings • Design workshops with development community and design professionals 18 Next Steps ▪ Community Advisory Group Meeting #5 ▪ Review draft plan and implementation strategy ▪ Open House #2 ▪ Fall 2026 ▪ Design Workshop #1 and #2 ▪ Fall 2026 19