St Charles 2030: Bridge to the Future

Public Meetings

2011-02-08T15:37:00.021-06:00

Throughout November, planners continued to meet with citizens at a series of public meetings to gather input on the future of St. Charles Parish. Outfitted with displays, before and possible after photos (photomorphs), maps and activities, the meetings that were held at five different locations attracted the input of 150 participants across the parish. In December, the planning team also visited the Satellite Center, and worked with more than 60 high school students to further the vision for St. Charles 2030.

One of the most popular activities both at the satellite center and in the public meetings was allowing participants to “spend their tax dollars."

Each participant was given $10 to spend on what they felt was most important by placing their money in the corresponding jar. Categories included beautification, redevelopment, improving/widening roads, sewer system improvements, road maintenance, drainage, flood and storm protection, and building new roads. The pie charts show the opinions of the participants, illustrating the priorities of the public and students.

The ideas collected on the comments/suggestions flipchart further identified some of the desires of the public. Many of these comments suggested a need for more/improved recreational opportunities, including lap pools, bike paths, public art, bike paths, scatter skate parks.

Additionally, many comments praised the library system, asked for more connectivity, identified the need for an assisted living for the elder community, and requested more restaurants and retail shops.

See the full list of public comments below:
· I don’t see much development for Killona. The walking path on the levee doesn’t include them presently and I see nothing in the future plan. Some folks don’t have transportation to go to the other areas. Some effort should be made to include these areas as we develop.
· Bike way on Old Spanish Trail presents serious safety questions. Speed limit is already too high – illegible – no place for pedestrians to get out of the traffic now. Needs major rethink here!
· At least a walk path on top of Davis Diversion levees to promote bird watching and link in with LA’s birding tourism. Very rich in bird and wildlife. Do it while doing western tie-in.
· Suggest central site for recreation activities. As is now, only sites are Bridge Parks and small partially used “donated” land for group recreation use. Eg. Soccer is 2^nd largest youth activity with only school sites and subservient to school growth needs. When developers develop land, put $$ in FUND designated for recreation only. St. Charles Soccer League 504-462-9243; Ed Wohden
· I would love to see some public art included along the levee bike paths, i.e. sculptures, etc.
· Tie technology part to fiber optic back-bone on Interstate. Build Move Theatre right on Wall Mart (after you demolish it)
· Start home pick up recycle program as it was prior to Katrina
· Eliminate 90% of stop signs
· Too much reliance on industrial activity
· Make more use of Pontchartrain shoreline
· Need work on waterfront recreation potential
· More parks – neighborhood, off St. Rose Ave? Or, near Jefferson Memorial Cemetary
· Another E/W Road on EB – parallel to train tracks?
· Love our library system
· Need to require garden homes in each development to accommodate retired citizens
· Need assisted living facilities
· Need to consider “town square” concept when developing a residential community
· Yes to bike and walk paths (sidewalks) on Major and other roads
· Ama .2 mile to complete eastern end of sidewalk to Bernard
· If there is a new connection between River Rd and Hwy 90 needs bike path
· Consider railroad overpass instead of new crossing from River Rd to Hwy 90. Cost of crossing maintenance will outweigh $ of overpass construction.
· Bring in a Cracker Barrel restaurant
· Indoor exercise/ indoor lap pool
· Highway 49 extension to NOLA
· 3127 to Hwy 90
· Airport runway extension – zone for future development of runway
· Developers should pay taxes toward services (school, utilities, roads, infrastructure)
· Attainable goals
· We need assisted living for the elder community
· Regional mall should be outside oriented rather than enclosed
· Civic and commercial should have small down-town feel (ex. Natchitoches)
· We need a Cabelas
· We need a mall also placed for teenagers to hang out
· Other restaurants – restaurants other than Chinese
· Definitely bring recycling back!
· Park or something near Boutte
· Build a movie theater
· Start to build more shopping centers and have more variety in types of food
· Build bike paths in more places other than levees
· Policies for maintenance and upkeep of pipeline and infrastructure rights of way should be established. Particularly adjacent to residences.
· East west road between Almedia Rd and Ormond East Bank?
· Make River Road all the way from Hale Boggs Bridge to Ormond 3 lanes
· There are no bike friendly streets in St. Charles Parish except Ormond Blvd (Including Rathborne Park)
· Salvadore/Timpken is shown as a “Regional Park” - Since this areas is only accessible by boat, seems like this does not meet criteria for a “park”.
· Move Hahnville Branch library to the right location [verify on map]
· Mark the new library in Paradis [not shown on map]
· Move the Eastbank Regional library to the new locaton [shown incorrectly on map]
· Check with BTNEP about coordinating blueways – ecotourism; local paddle clubs?
· Middle Median for turn offs (Paradis area) while the Hwy 90 is being resurfaced (It would prevent lots of accidents)
· Scattered skate parks and small skateboard facilities or elements of existing facilities should be explored. And, adequate parking is essential at existing and future parks
· Building on current parks: to become multi-use, multi-even facilities would draw more participation

Watch the St. Charles 2030 Video!

2010-11-11T11:28:00.000-06:00

The citizen-based Steering Committee put together a short video that explains the St. Charles 2030 Plan in their words. Click here to watch the video.

St. Charles 2030 Community Vision

2010-11-10T16:58:00.008-06:00

Future Land Use Map

2010-11-10T16:56:00.002-06:00

Proposed Future Land Use Categories

2010-11-10T16:54:00.005-06:00

Proposed Future Land Use Categories

2010-11-10T16:52:00.001-06:00

Community Facilities

2010-11-10T16:50:00.002-06:00

Housing Choice

2010-11-10T16:46:00.001-06:00

Transportation and Mobility

2010-11-10T15:54:00.001-06:00

The map illustrates the future transportation network, including existing roadways, future roadways, railroad network and crossings, and bike path network. Furthermore, the image below talks about the connection between land use and transportation, and the effect that it can have on your quality of life.

Transportation and Mobility

2010-11-10T13:07:00.004-06:00

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Louisiana Department of Transportation are making transportation options for all mobilities a priority on all road improvements. In addition, this map shows the Parish's future roadway system.

Parks and Open Space

2010-11-10T13:02:00.001-06:00

This map shows community, neighborhood, and regional parks and open space, and how they relate to other civic uses, such as schools. Please post your comments below.

Natural Resources

2010-11-10T12:35:00.001-06:00

This map shows the parish's natural resources. Please add your comments below.

2010-11-09T13:17:00.002-06:00

The map illustrates our concept for linking the entire parish with bike and pedestrian paths. The photomorph shows what an improved multi-use path and facilities might look like on the West Bank levee. Please post your comments below.

2010-11-09T13:01:00.006-06:00

These photomorphs show examples of how some of our key roadways could be redeveloped or improved as mixed use corridors.

Please post your comments below.

St. Charles 2030 Open House

2010-11-08T11:01:00.000-06:00

Workshops begin today from 12:30 - 5:30 at the Courthouse!

You are invited to the St. Charles 2030 community Open House meetings on November 8, 9, 10. Come see what the community would like to look like over the next 20 years. There will be a series of activities that will take approximately 1 hour and you can come anytime during the meeting window. Hope to see you there!

You are Invited to St Charles 2030 Fall Open House - November 8-10th

2010-10-18T09:13:00.000-05:00

You are invited to join us for the St. Charles 2030
Open House on November 8-10th.

The meetings are in an open house format, so you can come anytime during that window. It will take about an hour to do all of the interactive activities, which focus on various portions of the draft plan. The goal is to get feedback and consensus from the community before the plan moves into its final phase.

Each meeting will have identical activities, so you can come to any one that fits into your schedule. Please invite anyone that you think might be interested and hope to see you there!

St.Charles 2030Summer 2010 Newsletter

2010-09-14T10:58:00.000-05:00

Upcoming St. Charles 2030 Public Workshops - March 15th and 16th

2010-03-05T11:35:00.000-06:00

Come join us for the second series of public meetings for the St. Charles 2030 Plan at one of our citizen workshops where you can actively participate in developing options for shaping the future of our parish. After reviewing our existing conditions and growth trends we will hold a series of group activities and discussions about land use and growth issues, redevelopment, economic development and other key issues that impact our quality of life in the Parish.

We know you have important ideas about our future. We need to hear from you!

Monday, March 15th
Destrehan High School
1 Wildcat Lane, Destrehan
6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 16th
R.K. Smith Middle School
281 Sugarland Parkway, Luling
6:30-8:30 p.m.

Vision Statement

2009-11-23T15:39:00.001-06:00

The Vision Statement was adopted by the Steering Committee and approved by the Council in November.

Steering Committee Meeting

2009-10-14T16:28:00.000-05:00

The next Steering Committee Meeting will be held on October 20th at 6pm at the School District Maintenance Building .

Workshop

2009-09-28T15:53:00.000-05:00

We would like to invite you to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Workshop at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Ama October 6, 2009 @ 6.30pm!

Around The Parish Asks You: What Should St. Charles Parish Look Like In 20 Years?

2009-09-22T14:34:00.000-05:00

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting

2009-09-15T13:35:00.000-05:00

The next Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee meeting will be at the School Board Maintenance Building (same as before) on Tuesday, September 22^nd at 6 pm.

Get Involved! August 18 - 20, 2009

2009-07-27T11:53:00.000-05:00

St. Charles Parish has embarked on a new planning
process that will guide future growth, promote
sustainable economic development, improve quality
of life, and preserve our unique character.

St Charles 2030 will be our guide.

Citizen participation is the most important part of
this process. Please get involved by joining us for a
workshop. We need to hear from you!

Workshops

Tue, August 18
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Killona Fire District #10
216 Adams Street
Killona

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Destrehan High School
Cafeteria
1 Wildcat Lane
Destrehan

Wed, August 19
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
St. Rose Public Library
90 East Club Drive
St. Rose

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Hahnville High School
Cafeteria 200 Tiger Drive
Boutte

Thu, August 20
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Westbank Regional Library
105 Lakewood Drive
Luling

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
KC Hall
375 Spruce St
Norco

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Des Allemands Fire Station #2
16960 Hwy 90
Des Allemands

St Charles Comprehensive Plan

2009-07-27T09:48:00.000-05:00

St. Charles Parish has embarked on a new planning process that will shape its future. The process will result in a new comprehensive plan for the Parish, intended to guide decision-makers in managing future growth, promoting sustainable economic development, improving quality of life, and preserving our community’s unique character.

Meaningful public input will increase the effectiveness of the plan and the probability of its success. This is your future. What do you want it to look like?

We invite you to get involved through the multiple channels that, to that end, will be provided throughout this process, and to share your passion for St. Charles Parish by voicing your opinions. The success of this project depends on you.