Master Plan - City of Troy
Master Plan - City of Troy
Master Plan - City of Troy
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THE TRANSIT CENTERCITY OF TROY MASTER PLANThe Transit Center:Air, Train, and Transit in a UniqueSetting• Uses focused on providing pedestrian access• New infill development designed to becompact and complement the <strong>Troy</strong>/Birmingham Transit Center and airport• Integration <strong>of</strong> new transit options as theybecome available will make this area atrue hub for multi-modal transportationand a gateway for the community for thoseentering by rail, plane, or bus, or for thosepeople seeking a rental car.The Transit Center is a mixed use area madeup <strong>of</strong> a complementary combination <strong>of</strong>residential, commercial, and service-orientedland uses. This mixed-use area is centeredbetween the existing Oakland/<strong>Troy</strong> Airport andthe planned <strong>Troy</strong>/ Birmingham Transit Center.The combination <strong>of</strong> air, rail, bus and nonmotorizedtransportation in one compactarea, supported by a high-density residentialdevelopment and regional commercial uses,will work to create a vibrant gateway to thesouthwest corner <strong>of</strong> <strong>Troy</strong>.The Transit Center provides a unique amenityto the area in that it will ultimately evolve intoa fully walkable area where visitors to the <strong>City</strong>can experience a variety <strong>of</strong> activities and enjoyaccess to more than one transportation optionto get around <strong>Troy</strong>, or the Southeast MichiganRegion. The continuation <strong>of</strong> the existingdevelopment pattern in this area is encouraged,as are the long-term infill <strong>of</strong> existing open areasand underutilized parking areas with usescomplementary to the vision <strong>of</strong> a vibrant multimodaltransit hub are encouraged. Cooperationwith the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Birmingham provides a valuableopportunity for establishing a strong workingrelationship with adjacent communities.The <strong>Troy</strong> Oakland Airport is a critical part <strong>of</strong>the Transit Center. The Airport’s approach planis provided in Appendix 1.5.DESIGN CONCEPT• This will be a high-density mid-rise area inclose proximity to the proposed train stationand business airport.• The area will become a lively village forresidents and business customers alike.• The amount <strong>of</strong> surface parking will belimited.CHAPTER 9: LAND PATTERNS115