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City OF Glenb Rook: Planning Report

The Glenbrook Planning Division began assessing the Red Slate neighborhood in 2020 to develop a master plan to renovate the area. Staff worked with community members to study issues like zoning, land use, transportation and funding. The Division recommends an urban village model with medium-density housing, mixed-use development and improved public transit. It has received funding for street banners, trees and benches and will request more for landscaping. A partnership called RSNDP has been formed to oversee the project and includes urban designers, planners and community representatives.

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City OF Glenb Rook: Planning Report

The Glenbrook Planning Division began assessing the Red Slate neighborhood in 2020 to develop a master plan to renovate the area. Staff worked with community members to study issues like zoning, land use, transportation and funding. The Division recommends an urban village model with medium-density housing, mixed-use development and improved public transit. It has received funding for street banners, trees and benches and will request more for landscaping. A partnership called RSNDP has been formed to oversee the project and includes urban designers, planners and community representatives.

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Introduction
Running beside Red Slate creek from North Bellevue Street to City Hall, the Red Slate neighborhood in
the city of Glenbrook is known for its historic homes, family-owned shops, and Victorian architecture.
Despite these features of local character, the area suffers from disuse, with shuttered commercial
buildings, aging infrastructure, and inaccessible public transportation. In the spring of 2020, the
Glenbrook Planning Division began an assessment of the neighborhood as the first stage in the master
planning process to renovate the area to meet the goals of residents.

Community Collaboration
Staff members of the Glenbrook Planning Division worked closely with local community residents to
develop the neighborhood assessment. The city provided an online forum and public engagement experts
to solicit suggestions and other feedback from Red Slate neighborhood residents.

Areas of Study
 Zoning districts
o Commercial
o Residential
 Land use
 Parks and open spaces
 Public transportation
 Commercial development
 Absentee property owners

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Urban Village Design


The Glenbrook Planning Division recommends following the urban village model as it renovates the Red
Slate neighborhood. Urban villages consider the following elements in city design.

Housing

Zoning Transit

Medium-Density Housing
New construction should include medium-density housing, usually defined as about 30 to 40 dwellings
per acre, without compromising historic, single-family homes, especially those near the central part of the
neighborhood along North Bellevue Street.

Mixed-Use Zoning
Mixed-use development blends residential, commercial, institutional, and cultural uses within a
geographical area and provides pedestrian connections to those areas.

Public Transit
Providing more reliable public transit reduces the reliance on privately owned vehicles, promotes walking
and bicycling, and encourages independent mobility for residents of all ages.

Designated Funding
The Glenbrook Planning Division has received funding for the following neighborhood improvements in
the next two years.

Purpose 2021 2022


Street banners $16,000 $16,000
Trees $24,000 $30,000
Benches $20,000 $26,000

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Additional Funding
The Glenbrook Planning Division will request additional funding to improve landscaping and green
spaces. The study examined landscaping in the neighborhood. Each area was assessed as poor (no
greenery), fair (insufficient or unhealthy greenery), or good (sufficient and healthy greenery). Some areas
could not be assessed. The following table shows the results of the study.

Area Poor Fair Good Total


Public green spaces 15% 20% 65% 0
Commercial and private lots 10% 40% 45% 0
Sidewalks and streets 25% 39% 34% 0

Next Steps
The Glenbrook Planning Division has formed a partnership with representatives of the Red Slate
community called the Red Slate Neighborhood Development Project (RSNDP).

RSNDP Members
RSNDP includes the following members and their roles.

Role Name City Employee


Urban Design Consultant Deb Ehrlich
Glenbrook Transportation Designer Joe Wu x
Neighborhood Workshop Planner Neenah Shah x
District 8 Representative Pedro Montoya x
Business Owner Steven Clay
Neighborhood Association President Jean Wendell
Number of city employees: 3
Glenbrook Planning Division Staff
Planning Manager.............................................................Chris Canadeo
Planner III.........................................................................Jason Donley
Planner II..........................................................................Erin Jamar
Planner I...........................................................................Kristin Rivera
Planner I...........................................................................Alex Rau

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