Proposed 2040 Hot Springs Forward Hot Springs Comprehensive Plan

DRAFT

PLAN/ POLICY
STUDY

56789

Building off of Protect the city’s Adopt Lighting Create / revise Create land
current plans, map natural and urban Standards to reduce development development
and document a forest, and promote light pollution. standards and standards that protect
Comprehensive planting of additional building codes to critical natural open
Greenways and Open trees. weave environmental space systems and
Space Master Plan stewardship into the preserve important
(The Green Network) planning, design and landscapes and
for phased expansion engineering of new environmental features
of the greenway projects - both public of the city.
system to extend it and private.
from mountains to
lakes and across the
city.

Low / Medium Low / Medium Low / Medium Low / Medium Medium / High

Planning & Urban Forestry Planning & Planning & Planning &
Development / Parks / Planning & Development / Public Development / Development / GIS
and Trails / MPO/NPS Development
Works Engineering

Mid term Near to long term Near term Mid term Mid to long term

Coordinate with Coordinate with Coordinate with Determine gaps in
existing Green development development existing development
Infrastructure Plan and standards, greenway standards, greenway standards and
current city Bicycle planning, parks planning, parks revise to create new
and Pedestrian Master master planning and master planning and acceptable and cost-
Plan and Complete streetscape planning streetscape planning effective standards
Streets plans. (residential tree that promote
Coordinate with design program and school environmental
standards and design tree adoption program) responsibility
guidelines and land
use planning

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IMPLEMENT

10 11

Act on the Conduct ongoing
remaining relevant auditing of existing
recommendations storm water
of the Green management
Infrastructure Plan. standards to assure
that best practices are
ACTION being followed.

INVESTMENT Medium Medium

RESPONSIBILITY Engineering / Public Public Works
Works

TIMING Near to long term Near to long term

INITIATED

COMPLETED

Prioritize links to the Promote naturalized
Hot Springs Creek systems over piped
Greenway Trail from in- systems, where
town neighborhoods feasible

ACTION SUMMARY

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Northwoods Trail has helped make Hot Springs a destination for mountain biking
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ACTIONS: NEIGHBORHOODS REACTIVATED

CONSIDER / EXPLORE FACILITATE

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ACTION Creative programs Financing A Land Trust Engage the Support grassroots
to link grassroots programs that to purchase residents of the efforts, programs
efforts with make home vacant lots and neighborhood and groups that
investment, ownership easier, position them for in revitalization are engaged in
funding, quicker and more redevelopment. efforts. elevating these
acceptable house possible for more neighborhoods.
designs, house & people.
lot programs to
accelerate home
building.

INVESTMENT High High High Low Low

RESPONSIBILITY Planning & Planning & Planning & CDAC/CDBG/PIO Engineering /
Development Development Development / Parks & Trails /
Finance / City Planning / Police/
Solid Waste /
Attorney Public Works

TIMING Mid to Long term Near to Mid Term Mid to Long term Near Term Near Term

INITIATED

COMPLETED

Work with local Work with Work with General and Grassroots efforts
developers, local financial local financial targeted toward parks,
builders, institutions institutions neighborhood trails, public art,
and financial outreach; regularly complete streets
institutions. facilitated and identify
Consider a series meetings funding.
of workshops
ACTION to create
SUMMARY programs; model
after Habitat
for Humanity’s
efforts; consider
partnering with
area East Lab
programs

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FACILITATE PLAN/STUDY

678 9 10 11

Conduct / support Builder / Facilitate Coordinate Housing Study Comprehensive
community events developer pool to higher levels of / facilitate for in-town Small Area Plans,
that celebrate build approved collaboration neighborhood neighborhoods using an inclusive
the revitalization house plans. and connection redevelopment community-based
process. between efforts and be process, for focal
neighborhoods a liaison with neighborhoods.
and the police neighborhood
force. associations and
grassroots efforts.

Low Low Low Low Medium/High Medium

Visit Hot Springs / Planning & Police Force Planning & Planning & Planning &
Public Information Development / Development Development Development

CDBG

Near to Mid Term Near Term Near Term Near Term Near Term Near Term

Create calendar Research and Regularly Facilitate meetings Focus on housing Focus on housing
of events with interview local and facilitated affordability types, densities,
associations and regional prospects meetings / market mixed use, retail,
Visit Hot Springs and identify opportunities / community
funding house types services, parks,
complete streets

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PLAN/ POLICY IMPLEMENT
STUDY

12 13 14 15 16

ACTION Signage, art, Fast track building Regulatory Act on the Malvern Property
landscaping, permits and assist tools to execute Avenue Gateway Maintenance
and other permitting and redevelopment Corridor and Standards to
beautification development. towards the vision District Plan include lot
elements. of the community. and building
maintenance.

INVESTMENT Medium/High Low High High Low/Medium

RESPONSIBILITY Planning & Planning & Planning & Planning & Planning &
Development / Development / Development Development / Development

Engineering Engineering Engineering

TIMING Mid to Long term Near Term Near Term Near to Mid Term Near Term

INITIATED

COMPLETED

Master plan Create educational Based upon Coordinate with Pursue new
/ design / tools for builders small area plans; recommendations approaches (State
construction and developers consider Form of this Legislature)
for unique to make Based Codes Comprehensive
designs for each requirements clear and Performance Plan
neighborhood; Based Zoning for
ACTION pursue funding key areas, such as
SUMMARY areas targeted for
Mixed Use

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Facade Improvements in the Pleasant Street Historic District
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ACTIONS: INFRASTRUCTURE THAT MOVES US

CONSIDER / EXPLORE FACILITATE

1234

Make Hot Springs a Consider potential to Maximize connectivity Improve understanding
“Gigabit Community,” connect Hot Springs to regional and state- of cost versus revenue
with fiber-optic to Little Rock with bus wide trails, rail trails and per acre of land under
cable built into the transit service. greenways. various development
infrastructure to types and locations.
provide ultra-high-
ACTION speed internet access
as an essential way to
attract new industries,
their employees and
telecommuters.

INVESTMENT High Low High Medium

RESPONSIBILITY Chamber of Commerce Planning & Parks and Trails Utilities
/ Utilities Development / Intracity Department

Transit / MPO

TIMING Near to Long Term Mid to Long Term Near to Long Term Near Term

INITIATED

COMPLETED

Coordinate with efforts Consider connection to Map all planned Quantify the cost
described in “Economy Clinton National Airport regional greenways as of servicing new
of Our Making”. part of City mapping greenfield development
and planning efforts; versus redeveloping in-
ACTION estimate costs and town Neighborhoods
SUMMARY pursue funding; update
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan

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PLAN/ POLICY IMPLEMENT
STUDY

56 789

Create and Design new streets Link Complete Streets Maintain best practices Continue efforts to
regularly update based on Complete with neighborhood for water quality, redevelop key streets
a comprehensive Streets principles. revitalization plans and water conservation within the city into
parking management green network plans, and stormwater “complete streets”.
plan. focused first on the in- management to
town neighborhoods, protect important
to maximize value and natural resources that
impact. create economy for
the city.

Low High Low Low to Medium High

Parking Advisory Engineering / Public Planning & Public Works / Complete Streets
Committee Works Development / Parks Stormwater / NPS Staff Working Group /
& Trails / Complete
Streets Staff Working ARDOT

Group

Near Term Near Term Near to Long Term Near to Long Term Near to Long Term

Right-size parking Revise street Coordinate with the Coordinate with efforts Focusing first on
needs and standards and Master efforts described described in “A City in Grand Avenue, Central
requirements with Street Plan to include in “Neighborhoods Nature” Avenue, Malvern
innovative parking provisions for elements Reactivated” Avenue, Albert Pike
management of complete streets Road, the in-town
strategies; update the to include functional neighborhoods and
Downtown Parking, class & cross-section; the state highways that
Pedestrian and Bicycle coordinate with item pass through the city.
Enhancements Plan #2.

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IMPLEMENT

10 11 12

Act on the Act on the bicycle Expand and maintain
remaining relevant master plan focusing Airport connections
recommendations of first on downtown to other modes of
the Downtown Parking, and the in-town transportation.
Pedestrian and Bicycle neighborhoods.
Enhancement Plan.
ACTION

INVESTMENT High High Low to High

RESPONSIBILITY Engineering / Parking Engineering / Parks & Airport / MPO /
Advisory Committee Trails Intracity Transit /
Chamber of Commerce

TIMING Near to Mid Term Near to Long Term Near to Long Term

INITIATED

COMPLETED

Focusing first on the Link neighborhoods to Link Hot Springs
in-town neighborhoods greenways and parks Memorial Field to other
and streets that connect transportation modes
to greenways, parks,
amenities and services

ACTION

SUMMARY

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New Bike Lanes on Park Avenue
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ACTIONS: A CITY THAT DELIVERS FACILITATE

CONSIDER / EXPLORE

1 2 2B 3

Reduce homelessness Support neighborhood Promote housing Balance the perceptions
through support access to healthy food opportunity and of school quality across
systems and services. choices across the city. reactivate existing in- the City and promote
town neighborhoods. the quality and benefits
of all the city’s schools.

ACTION

INVESTMENT Low-Medium Low / Medium Medium Low

RESPONSIBILITY City Manger / Police / Planning & Planning & Chamber of
Nonprofits Development / Development Commerce/
Chamber of Commerce Hot Springs, Lakeside
and Hamilton School
District / HSBOR

TIMING Near Term Near Term Mid Term Near Term

INITIATED

COMPLETED

Research effective Incentivize grocery Incentivize accessory Change perceptions of
programs from other stores and restaurants housing units within in real estate community.
cities; implement Hope in neighborhoods with in-town neighborhoods Promote the attributes
Works; facilitate public- low access; coordinate through regulatory of Hot Springs School
private coalitions with efforts described changes District
in “Neighborhoods
ACTION Reactivated;” consider
aggregating food truck
SUMMARY locations; Opportunity
Zone incentives for food
outlets; community
gardens

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PLAN/STUDY POLICY IMPLEMENT

45678

Create a city-wide Create a needs Create and Focus the Implement parks and
Needs and Level assessment based regularly update development of new greenways currently
of Service analysis on best practices to a comprehensive parks in needed slated for construction.
to determine areas address the specific Parks and Recreation areas of higher
/ neighborhoods needs of our older Master Plan that housing density, near
which could be better population for items includes programming, greenways and along
served with basic City such as access, facilities, park space, complete streets.
services. services, health care park types, funding
and housing. and maintenance.

Low Low / Medium Low / Medium Low High
Parks
Planning & Planning & Parks & Trails Parks Department
Development Development / CDBG Department / Sport / Planning &
Recreation / Visit Hot
Development / Sport
Springs Recreation

Near Term Near to Mid Term Near Term Mid Term Near to Long Term

Quantify cost of Consider polling, Provide accessible, Coordinate with Coordinate with
infrastructure, services surveying or well-maintained and item 6 and the small efforts described
and maintenance; workshops with programmed parks, area plans for focal in “A City in Nature”
coordinate Hot Springs’ senior sports fields, passive neighborhoods and “Neighborhoods
development community parks and open spaces as described in Reactivated”
of City services within walking and “Neighborhoods
where gaps exist biking distance from Revitalized”
with neighborhood residential areas
revitalization and
redevelopment plans

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ACTIONS: HISTORIC AND HAPPENING

CONSIDER / EXPLORE FACILITATE PLAN/
STUDY

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Establish a “City Incentivize Consider regular Provide monetary, Create a strategic
of Hot Springs affordable artist monetary support space and plan to keep and
Youth Arts workspaces, such for the Hot Springs manpower support attract younger
Advisory Group” to as in renovated Area Cultural for grassroots generations.
create programs, buildings Alliance and efforts that are
establish funding downtown or Arts Advisory promoting art and
and monitor in purchased Committee. cultural activities,
the growth of houses in in-town such as Cutwell 4
ACTION the younger neighborhoods. Kids.
demographic. Integrate a
It can conduct requirement for
regular meetings artists to perform
and monitor or create art
progress. works for the
community’s
benefit.

INVESTMENT Low Low / Medium Medium Medium Low to Medium

RESPONSIBILITY Visit Hot Springs Planning & Arts Advisory Arts Advisory Chamber of
/ Arts Advisory Development / Committee / Committee / Commerce
Visit Hot Springs HSCA / Finance HSCA / Finance
Committee / Arts Advisory

Committee

TIMING Near Term Near to Mid Term Near Term Near to Mid Term Near Term

INITIATED

COMPLETED

Build on current Research other Create business Consider space Build off of current
efforts; consider cities where plan and needs and efforts; coordinate
management this has worked; coordinate with monetary support with Hot Springs
and funding coordinate with City budgets and as part of business economic
requirements as Art Council and pursue funding planning for Item 3 development
discussed in item Arts Advisory planning
ACTION #3 Committee
SUMMARY

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PLAN/STUDY POLICY IMPLEMENT

6 7 8 9 10 11

Create a “Public Identify and As part of item #7, Support and Better promote Continue
Art Master Plan” map unique and Identify at least celebrate fine and ongoing efforts to promote
that identifies distinct districts, one “Arts District” performing arts, related to the arts preservation and
existing art, such as Park and at least one culture and history through education, revitalization of
provides the Avenue, Gateway, “Entertainment within the design promotion, historic resources,
framework for the Whittington Valley, District” and and programming events, and within traditions and
inclusion of more Trident and the provide support to of public spaces city marketing areas.
art, establishes Four Corners, their creation and and buildings. and economic
processes of artist to promote promotion. development
selection and their unique efforts, especially
creates funding character and within the In-Town
mechanisms and create a tapestry Neighborhoods.
policies. of identifiable
districts that serve
multiple markets.

Medium Low to Medium Low to Medium Low to Medium Low to Medium Low to High
All
Arts Advisory Arts Advisory Arts Advisory Planning & Arts Advisory
Committee Committee / Committee / Development Committee /
Chamber of Chamber of / Arts Advisory Chamber of
Near Term Commerce and Commerce and Commerce / Visit
Visit Hot Springs Visit Hot Springs Committee Hot Springs

/ PIO

Near to Mid Term Near Term Near to Long Term Near to Long Term Near to Long Term

Consider funding Consider unique Consider unique Pursue funding Create a campaign Reconsider
programs such branding, branding, focused on Hot historic district
as “percent for marketing, marketing, Springs’ art scene guidelines and
art;” coordinate promotion, promotion, responsibilities
with item 3; first signage and signage and
consider creating a wayfinding, wayfinding,
Public Arts Master banners, and banners and
Plan events; create events, etc
designs using a
community-based
process that
includes residents
of the districts

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ACTIONS: AN ECONOMY OF OUR MAKING

CONSIDER / EXPLORE FACILITATE PLAN/
STUDY

12345

ACTION Determine creative Consider a Create or obtain Promote Hot Assist in the
ways to help make marketing plan Gap Funding Springs as a redevelopment
the Chamber’s that makes for dilapidated full-service, and renovation
“Entrepreneurs Hot Springs, buildings freestanding of important
Workspace” more particularly the downtown or community by properties
successful. walkable in-town within the in-town expanding the downtown.
neighborhoods neighborhoods visibility and
more attractive for residential connectivity of Hot
regionally. or business Springs within the
opportunities. region.

INVESTMENT Low Low to Medium Low to Medium Low to Medium Low to Medium

RESPONSIBILITY Chamber of Chamber of Chamber of Chamber of Chamber of
Commerce Commerce / Visit Commerce / Commerce / Visit Commerce
/ Planning &
Hot Springs CDBG Hot Springs Development

TIMING Near Term Near Term Near to Mid Term Near to Mid Term Near to Mid Term

INITIATED

COMPLETED

ACTION Coordinate Coordinate with Coordinate with Facilitate Consider
with the “Youth action items within local financial promotional incentives, fast-
Advisory Group”; “Historic and institutions; workshops tracking and other
consider other Happening” and coordinate with with real estate concepts further
locations or ‘Neighborhoods efforts within community and described in
incentives Reactivated” “Neighborhoods regional business “Neighborhoods
Reactivated;” / economic Reactivated”
SUMMARY consider a development
foundation as efforts
exemplified by
Hamilton, Ohio

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PLAN/STUDY

6 7 8 9 10 11

Expand Arts, Obtain the funds Complete a Complete a plan Fund and complete Obtain land
Craft and Maker to create an Asset plan for the for Hot Springs a Quality of Life development
economies, Development Plan redevelopment of Mall site and Study. money, or create
especially in for Hot Springs’ the Majestic site. environs. a land trust, to
the in-town tourist and local buy up vacant
neighborhoods. amenities. or underutilized
lots.

Low to Medium Low to Medium Low to Medium Medium Medium to High Low to Medium

Chamber of Visit Hot Springs City Manager Planning & Chamber of Chamber of
Commerce Development / Commerce Commerce / GIS
/ Planning & Property Owners / Planning &
Development / Chamber of Development (third-
party contract) /
Commerce Parks & Recreation

Near to Mid Term Near to Mid Term Near Term Mid Term Near to Mid Term Near to Mid Term

Coordinate with Coordinate with Act on the With Hot Springs Determine gaps Coordinate
redevelopment Visit Hot Springs recommendations Mall owners, and opportunities to with efforts
of vacant building to identify of the market cooperatively plan focus future efforts; described in
spaces and vacant possibilities study for expanded site consider in-town “Neighborhoods
lots; consider use and reuse neighborhoods as Reactivated” to
regulatory options. cooperatively plan initial area of focus focused in-town
for expanded site efforts. neighborhoods;
use and reuse. map areas of
vacant lots
and/or vacant
building sites

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POLICY IMPLEMENT

12 13 14 15 16

Focus new Support Support and grow Expand Accelerate
businesses toward neighborhood entrepreneurism comprehensive broadband
properties and businesses as part by providing workforce development and
buildings located of neighborhood work space and development, access to include
in town. revitalization facilitating entry. training and residential across
efforts. apprenticeship the city.
ACTION programs.

INVESTMENT Low Low Medium to High Medium to High Medium to High

RESPONSIBILITY Chamber of Chamber of Chamber of Chamber of Engineering /
Commerce Commerce Commerce Commerce and Public Works
Hot Springs / Chamber of
School Districts Commerce /
WCAPDD

TIMING Near to Mid Term Near to Mid Term Near to Mid Term Near to Mid Term Near to Long Term

INITIATED Coordinate with Expand upon Coordinate Consider
COMPLETED efforts described current efforts with efforts of downtown
in “Neighborhoods described in item 1 Hot Springs and in-town
See item 11 Reactivated” School District neighborhoods as
and regional focus areas; aid
ACTION institutions of in their marketing
SUMMARY higher learning efforts

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New retail catering to a growing interest in mountain biking
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credit: Nicolas Henderson
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URBAN FRAMEWORK

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FOCAL AREAS

MAGIC
SPRINGS
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DOWNTOWN

HOT SPRINGS TRIDENT GATEWAY
NATIONAL PARK DISTRICT
W GRAND AVE
FOUR

CORNERS

LBERT PIKE RD

FUTURE RAIL TRAIL
T OKES The plan’s four Focal Areas
CENTRAL AVE MALVERN AVE
HOT SPRINGS C R EE
HOT SPRINGS GREENWAY
FOCUSING INVESTCREMEK ENT walkable and bikeable neighborhoods and to reduce

the cost of services and infrastructure.
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Tyehaers“CinosctitoyfaSfpterar wcilt”y.hTahsebseuebnudrbocaunmtreeCMnnEtdEeNDodTIfCEfmoRArLoovvinegr 40 is critical to Hot Springs’ continued rebirth. Like many

away from downtown toward newer suburbs has been cities, Hot Springs has developed over time away from

detrimental to the once thriving in-town neighborhoods. the Central Business District to newer suburbs. This
has been detrimenta2l 7to0 the once thriving in-town
This phenomenon is not unique to Hot Springs.7Cities neighborhoods.
all over the country are refocusing toward their
downtowns and older walkable neighborhoods to There are many downtown revitalization success stories
expand economic opportunities, to provide new places across Arkansas:
HIGDON FERRY RD
CARPENTER DAM RD
to live and work, to attract a new market, to respond • Rogers: The District at Pinnacle Hills, which has
to the growing desire for people who want to live in
direct access to the Razorback Regional Greenway.

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Downtown Hot Springs

• Little Rock: River Market. • The Four Corners
• North Little Rock: Argenta Neighborhoods.
• Pine Bluff: Planned downtown revitalization. These neighborhoods have collectively been
• Fayetteville: Mixed-use projects, such as Uptown. instrumental to Hot Springs development as a special
• Johnson: Johnson Square. place to live and visit, and a collaborative effort to
• Bentonville: Explosive redevelopment and growth. revitalize them can improve the quality of life and
tourist experience of Hot Springs. They can once
Although this plan maintains a citywide focus, the four again be a center of life, culture, entertainment and
focal areas identified on the map on the facing page prosperity, which will benefit everyone who lives here.
and on the following pages have been identified as
particularly critical to the general betterment of the city,
The Focal Areas include: .

• Central Avenue Downtown
• Gateway Neighborhoods
• Trident District

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CENTRAL AVENUE Legend
DOWNTOWN
Proposed Mixed Use Rezoning
Vision Proposed Mixed Use Infill Redevelopment
Proposed Hospitality Infill Redevelopment
Central Avenue Downtown is the heart of the downtown Proposed Multifamily Adaptive Reuse
experience and an economic engine of the City. It Redevelopment
offers a rich environment for tourists and visitors within Proposed Public/Private Campus Adaptive Reuse
vibrant public spaces, redeveloped historic buildings, Redevelopment
new buildings of great character and a one-of-a kind, Proposed Public Venue Redevelopment
pedestrian and bike-friendly street. Central Avenue is Proposed Enhanced Streetscape
the gathering place for a great southern city. Proposed Improved Connectivity
Existing Historic District
Opportunities
Improved Bike/Ped Connection to
• Build upon the momentum and success of current Quapaw-Prospect Historic District

downtown redevelopment / economic development PROSPECT AVE
efforts.

• Re-design Central Avenue to be safer for

pedestrians, accommodate bicycles, accommodate
parking and delivery vehicles and enhance the retail
environment.

• Create a vision and implementation plan for catalytic

sites to expand entertainment, lodging, retail, and
gathering spaces downtown.

• Support development / redevelopment efforts that

will contribute to downtown’s vitality and economic
growth.

Strategic Actions CENTRAL AVE

• Consider the recommendations of the Downtown based on the alternatives described on the cross-
section alternatives presented within this Goal.
Economic Development / Redevelopment Action
Plan. • Work with the Parking Advisory Committee to

• Consider the recommendations of the Downtown balance parking needs with innovative parking
management strategies.
Hot Springs Parking, Pedestrian and Bicycle
Enhancements Plan. • Work with the Complete Streets Staff Working Group

• Collaborate with the businesses and property on the design for Central Avenue, and gain approval
from ARDOT.
owners on a plan to re-energize under-performing
buildings, upper floors, and properties in disrepair.

• Collaborate with the National Park Service to

enhance cooperation and shared interests.

• Create a comprehensive street / streetscape /

urban design plan for Central Avenue Downtown

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Majestic Hotel site

Medical Arts Building

Proposed Elevated
Bike Trail

Arkansas Career Training Institute

Visitor Center
Parking Lot

MALVERN AVE Improved Bike/Ped CONVENTION BLVD
Connection to Pleasant
Street Historic District CONVENTION CENTER

• Work with the businesses and property owners on event space, as currently used, while enhancing the
aesthetics and use of the space.
the implementation plan for Central Avenue.
• Consider the creation of a long-term plan for the
• Work with the National Park Service and community
Federal Building site.
leaders on a future plan for the Army Navy Hospital
site. • Create redevelopment concepts and strategies for

• Act on the recommendations of the Majestic Site the other vacant lot opportunities, such as across
from the Majestic site and Velda Rose, to support the
Market Study. evolution of the District’s vision.

• Create a long-term master plan for the Visitor Center

Parking Lot to accommodate parking and flexible

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ENHANCING CENTRAL AVENUE

Hot Springs’ most significant Arkansas DOT, Central Avenue
street is currently designed to can be redesigned to enhance
move cars efficiently, making the pedestrian and biking
biking difficult and crossing the experience, which will benefit
street unsafe. Working with downtown businesses as well.

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Proposed Hike/Bike Trail

Proposed Streetscape
Improvements

0’ 100’ 200’ 400’

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Row
OPTION 1: Two-Way Bike Lanes
OPTION 2: Seper
OPOTPIOTINON1:1Two-Way Bike Lanes
Two-way cyOcPleTtrIaOckNbu2f:f-Seperate Bike Lanes

ered from traffic by parallel
parking

Bathhouse
Row

athhouse Bathhouse
ow Row

Bathhouse
Row

existing existing two-way parking/ 84’ PsoUuthBLIC R.O.Wturn.ing north bound existing existing
building sidewalk cycle track service bound lane planting bed sidewalk
10’-6”
12’ 9’-6” 1’ 8’ 10’-6” 10’-6” 10’-6” 11’ 11’
9’-6” 1’ 8’-0” 10’-6”
10’-6”

EXISTINGRight of Way
SIDEWALK50’-0”
EXISTING
existing existing two-way parking/ south PLANTINGturningnorth boundexistingexisting existing existing cycle
building sidewalk cycle track service bound TRAVEL LANElaneplanting bedsidewalk building sidewalk track
4’-6”
existing existing cycle parking/ south bound TURN LANEturning lanenorth boundcycleexistingexisting
building sidewalk track O
track service TRAVEL LANE

PARKING
BUFFER
2-WAY
CYCLE TRACK

EXISTING
SIDEWALK
OPTION 3: Bike Trail8’-0” planting bed sidewalk

9’-6” 1’ 10’-6” 10’-6” 10’-6”

4’-6”Right1o’ f Way 8’-0” 10’-6” 10’-0” 10’-6” 1’ 4’-6”
50’-0”
OPTION 3A
Right of Way
50’-0”

Off-Street Hike/Bike Trail and expanded retail sidewalk; the trail is created within an easement
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+ Extended Sidewalk

Bathhouse Bathhouse
Row BatRhohwouse
Row

mountain bike trail existing existing existing existing parking/ south turning north parking/ ex
side sidewalk building building sidewallk service bound lane bound service pl

10’-0” 8’-0” 11’-0” 12’-0” 11’-0” 8’-0”

50’-0”
Right of Way

84’ PUBLIC R.O.W.

mountain 10’bike trail 20’existing parking/ 11’south 12’turning 11’north 8’ 11’ 11’parking/
parking/ side existing existing existing existing extended service lane turning existing existing
existing 10’-0” sidewalk building buildienxgisting sidewallk bound south lane boundnorth servicpearking/ plsatnrtipingpelxaisnttsiinnidggewalsleikdxeiswtianlglk
service planting sidewallk bound bound service
strip building sidewallk
11’-0”
11’-0” strip
EXISTING
SIDEWALK
EXISTING
PLANTING
TRAVEL LANE
TRAVEL LANE
TURN LANE
TRAVEL LANE

EXPANDED
SIDEWALK

HIKE/BIKE
TRAIL
CENTRAL AVE DESIGN ALTER12’-0”
12’-0”
8’-0” 8’-0” 11’-0” 8’-0”
11’-0” 8’-0”

50’-0”

HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS //RightofWay
50’-0”
Right of Way

N ALT7E8 RNATIVES CENTRAL AVE DESIGN ALTERNATIVES

HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS //

DRAFT

Bathhouse
Row

OPTION 2

One-way protected cycle
track on each side

84’ PUBLIC R.O.W.

12’ 4.5’ 1’ 8’ 10.5’ 11’ 10.5’ 1’ 4.5’ 11’ 11’

EXISTING
SIDEWALK
EXISTING
PLANTING
1-WAY
CYCLE TRACK
BUFFER
TRAVEL LANE

TURN LANE

TRAVEL LANE

PARKING
BUFFER
1-WAY
CYCLE TRACK
EXISTING
SIDEWALK

OPTION 3B

In this variation on Option 3A, the
turn lane is eliminated to create
additional parallel parking and a
wider retail sidewalk

84’ PUBLIC R.O.W.
24’ 8’ 11’ 11’ 8’ 11’ 11’

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EXISTING
SIDEWALK
EXISTING
PLANTING
PARKING
TRAVEL LANE
TRAVEL LANE
PARKING

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GATEWAY NEIGHBORHOODS Legend TERRAC

Vision Proposed Mixed Use Redevelopment BROADWAY

The reborn Gateway neighborhoods are home to Proposed Walkable Street-Oriented
people of all walks and stages of life. It is a unique Retail/Office Redevelopment
destination that has its own special history and Proposed High Density\Residential
character. Redevelopment (Townhomes and
Apartments)
Opportunities Proposed Hotel Redevelopment

• Investments in new parks and ongoing renovations Proposed Low Density Residential
Redevelopment (Townhomes/Duplexes)
of historic homes create the foundation for
additional investments adjacent to them. Proposed Renovated Historic Homes and
Infill Low Density Homes (Single Family
• Links to the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail Detached, Townhomes, Duplexes)
Proposed Enhanced Streetscape
can expand the quality of life and identity of the
neighborhood and help with their marketing. Proposed Enhanced Open Space

• Gateway can, once again, become a “complete Proposed Improved Connectivity

neighborhood” that .builds upon its historic qualities Pleasant Street Historic District
and its attractiveness, while also being accessible,
safe, diverse and economically sustainable. CREEK GREENWAY

• Supporting the current grassroots efforts of the HOT SPRINGS

community will help them achieve higher outcomes, addresses housing types, a complementary mix of
stabilize the neighborhood and create ongoing uses, the provision of public spaces and services,
success. complete streets, quality urban design, preservation
of character, neighborhood image, neighborhood
Strategic Actions stabilization strategies, economic development,
financial security, education, health and safety, arts
• Act on the 2017 Malvern Avenue Gateway Corridor and culture.

and Redevelopment Plan. • Consider the creation of a Form-Based Code that

• Work with the Gateway and Langston Gardens includes development standards that reinforce the
character of the neighborhood, promotes quality
communities on their efforts to revitalize that portion
of the neighborhood.

• Create a master plan for the properties on each side

of Malvern Avenue that addresses lot consolidation,
land use, urban design quality, connections to
Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail, bulk form and
character.

• Address pedestrian crossings on busy streets,

such as Malvern Avenue and East Grand Avenue,
to include crosswalks, signals and rapid-flashing
beacons.

• Create a Comprehensive Small Area Plan, using

a community-based process, for Gateway that

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CONVENTION CENTER

Adaptive Re-Use Community Park
Project

Adaptive Re-Use Baptist Hotel
Project

CE GARDEN STREET

Police Station GULPHA STREET
JEFFERSON STREET Rev. Donald Rice Park

PLEASANT STREET
MALVERN AVENUE

GRAND AVENUE

urban design, while also promoting a diversity of • Enforce enhanced Property Maintenance Standards
housing types, and a wide range of price points.
to include lot and building maintenance.
• Link grassroots redevelopment efforts with

investment, funding, acceptable designs, vacant lots
and development and building permits to accelerate
home building.

• Celebrate the neighborhoods’ history and culture

though branding, signage, historical markers and
education.

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TRIDENT DISTRICT Legend

Vision Proposed Mixed Use Redevelopment

The Trident District is a unique destination where Proposed Walkable Street-Oriented Retail/Office
people come for diversity and hipness. Its older Redevelopment
buildings are home to new businesses that provide Proposed Higher Density Residential
local goods and services. It’s the cool place to be in Hot Redevelopment
Springs and has its own special vibe. Proposed Public/Private Redevelopment

Opportunities Proposed Enhanced Streetscape

• Foster the emergence of an exciting district that Proposed Enhanced Open Space
Proposed Improved Connectivity
expresses arts, culture, entertainment, diverse food
choices, breweries, distilleries and crafts. It is the
new place in Hot Springs that caters to the hip side
of the city.

• Marketing the district as the Arts District, Cultural

District, Music District or other distinction, will give it
a unique focus.

• Link it to the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail to

expand the quality of life, identity and marketing
capabilities of the district.

• Support local businesses to help stabilize the district

and create leverage for ongoing success.

Strategic Actions • Work with the owners of property on Broadway

• Work with business and property owners on a vision between Convention Boulevard and Market Street to
accommodate parking, while also extending the Hot
for the district. Springs Creek Greenway Trail closer to downtown.

• Create comprehensive streetscape / urban design • Work with the property owners of the property

plans for Ouachita, Central and Broadway Avenues bounded by Broadway, Market and Olive to create a
and Orange and Olive streets. Address street master plan that contributes to the District.
crossings along Grand Avenue.
• Establish areas for new mixed-use development /
• Where space allows, provide adequate sidewalks,
redevelopment, such as between Central Avenue.
on-street parking, bike lanes and streetscape
improvements on all streets.

• Create a master plan for the properties on each

side of Broadway Avenue and adjacent to the
Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail that addresses
lot consolidation, land use, urban design quality,
connections to Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail,
bulk form and character.

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CONVENTION CENTER

OUCHITA AVENUE Hot Springs
Depot

CENTRAL AVENUE MALVERN AVENUE
BROADWAY TERRACE
GARDEN ST

ORANGE STREET

GRAND AVENUE HOT SPRINGS CREEK GREENWAY

• Establish areas of higher density residential • Foster the design and implementation of signage,

development / redevelopment, such as on Rugg art, landscaping and other beautification elements,
Street and Spartan Place. through a community-based process.

• Create redevelopment concepts and strategies for • Integrate high levels of art and creativity into the

vacant lot opportunities to support the evolution of design of all public spaces.
the District’s vision.

• As part of parking management planning and small

areas planning, and in cooperation with property
owners, reduce the number of street corners with
large surface parking lots on them.

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THE FOUR CORNERS Legend

Vision Proposed Pedestrian-Oriented Retail Zoning Traffic
Planned Campus Infill Redevelopment
A vibrant neighborhood that is walkable, bikeable, Proposed Enhanced Streetscape
attractive, safe, diverse and economically Proposed Enhanced Open Space
sustainable. Its walkable retail streets support local Proposed Improved Connectivity
businesses of all types. It offers essential services
and amenities within walking distances. W. GRAND AVENUE

Opportunities Pedestrian-Crossing with
Flashing Beacon
• Holistic transportation improvements, based on
SUMMER STREET
principles of complete streets, will make Four
Corners safer and more pedestrian - and bike-
friendly.

• Revitalized retail and service businesses along

Hobson Avenue and Third Street will create a
destination that has its own identity.

• Increased housing variety, density and price

points will make the neighborhood attractive to a Traffic Circle
wider audience.

• Synergies, collaboration and partnerships with

the Gospel Light Baptist Church can provide
benefit to the pace and potential of revitalization,
and can contribute to the evolution of the
neighborhood from social, economic and
aesthetic standpoints.

• Internal governance, in the form of neighborhood

associations, will help stabilize the neighborhood.

Strategic Actions • Work with ARDOT to convert one-way streets back

• Work collaboratively with the Gospel Light to two-way streets to slow travel speeds, create
safer crossings and to support retail and businesses
Baptist Church on its expansion plans to create that line these streets. Consider starting with Hobson
synergies. Avenue and Third Street, as these have existing retail
storefronts.
• Address street crossings, sidewalks and
• Use pedestrian crosswalks, bulb outs, rapid flashing
.signalization, especially along Summer and Third
streets and W. Grand and Hobson avenues. beacons and other techniques to make busy streets
– such as highways 70-B and 270-B and Garland and
• Consider traffic circles at key intersections – Greenwood avenues – safer and more pedestrian
friendly.
such as W. Grand Avenue and Summer Street,
Summer and Hobson Avenue, Hobson and
Third Street and Third and W. Grand Avenue – to
create safer, calmer intersections.

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c Circle Renovated Park
Traffic Circle
2-Way Street

THIRD STREET
Planned College Campus

GARLAND AVENUE 2-Way Street

Traffic Circle HOBSON AVENUE

• Develop streetscape plans that enhance the addresses housing types, a complimentary mix of
uses, the provision of public spaces and services,
pedestrian environment, create a unique image, urban design quality, preservation of character,
provide safety and contribute to the urban canopy. neighborhood image, gentrification-prevention
strategies, economic development, financial security,
• Create dedicated streets that support bicycle education, health and safety.

movements across and within the neighborhood, • Foster naming, signage, art, landscaping and other
such as on Garland Avenue.
beautification elements that establish a brand for
• Reduce travel speeds on busy roads, such as Four Corners.

Garland and Greenwood avenues; consider a limit • Assist in the development of neighborhood
less than 35 mph, in general, and 25 mph where
commercial and residential land uses create a association(s) to help enforce design and
higher-pedestrian environment. maintenance requirements.

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EXISTING CONDITION

HOBSON AVE

Hobson Avenue THIRD ST

EXISTING CONDITION CENTRAL AVE

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POTENTIAL CONDITION

POTENTIAL CONDITION

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TRAIL NETWORK270 NATIONAL PARK HOT SPRINGS
COLLEGE NATIONAL PARK
W GRAND AVE
NORTHWOODS TRAIL

ALBERT PIKE RD

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FUTUREF RAIL TRAIL
CREEK
T OKES UTURE BYPASS EXTENSIO
AIRPORT RD CENTRAL AVES HOT SPRINGS C R EE

HOT SPRINGS GREENWAY
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NATIONAL FOREST E GRAND AVE PARK
K
NATIONAL PARK 270
COLLEGE
GARVAN WOODLAND
270 270 GARDENS

GREENWAYS HOT SPRINGS W GRAND AVE 2 MED7I0CAL
NATIONAL PARK CENTER
Existing and Proposed OUAC HIGDON FERRY RD
On-Street and O -Street Trails ALBERT PIKE RD SOUTHWEST TRAIL
TO LITTLE ROCK

7

FUTURE RAIL TRAIL GULPHA CREEK
Proposed Rail-Trail Conversion T OKES
CENTRAL AVECREEK MALVERN AVE
GREEN CORRIDORS S
HOT SPRINGS GREENWAYHITA RIVER HOT SPRINGS C R EE
Existing and Proposed OUACHITA AIRPORT RD AIRPORT 1OAKLAWN 70
NATIONAL FOREST
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On-Street and O -Street Trails HOT SPRINGS 270
GOLF AND LAKE HAMILTON
COUNTRY CLUB

Roadways 270 K

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Roadways
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Planning Area

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NNataiotniaol FnoarelstPark and City Park

National Park and City Park

CREATING A CONNECTED CITY

From its beginnings, Hot recreation, to create a truly connected city - one that is
Springs has promoted healthy connected from mountain to lake.
living and plentiful access to
the outdoors. The trail network can build off of existing trail segments
or those in planning, such as the Hot Springs Creek
Now, as the city becomes a major destination for Greenway and Stokes Creek Greenway, which will help
mountain biking, the time has come to build a connect the National Park to the lake.
comprehensive and accessible trail network for
residents and visitors alike. The trail network includes an east-west rail trail along
the vacant rail line, and a continuous trail along Gulpha
The trail system will provide cyclists and pedestrians Creek from its headwaters to its delta at Spencer Bay.
numerous ways of moving through and around Hot It also includes connections to the National Park, and
Springs safely, for both active transportation and runs along the shoreline. Finally, it includes linkages
with a blue water trail within the lake.
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The system is built upon the four principal trail types
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Greenways Rail Trails

Greenway trails should exist along Hot Springs’ creek Hot Springs’ unused rail line corridors should be
and stream corridors, provided there is adequate land transformed into to rail trails, with the priority being the
to create the trail. These trails include: main east-west corridor. These trails include:

• Resilient paved-trail surface to withstand flooding • Resilient paved-trail surface to withstand flooding
• Wayfinding and interpretive signage • Wayfinding and interpretive signage
• Neighborhood trailheads • Neighborhood trailheads
• Art features • Art features

3 4

Green Corridors Blueways

Major thoroughfares and connector streets should be Waterfront areas should provide access to paddle trails
enhanced with new on-street or off-street bike trails along the Ouachita River, Lake Hamilton and the Gulpha
and bike lanes. These trails include: Creek delta at Spencer Bay. These trails include:

• Coordinated bike and pedestrian improvements • Waterfront trailheads, with water access designed
• Safe pedestrian and bike crossings
• Wayfinding and interpretive signage for launching or taking out kayaks and canoes
• Neighborhood trailheads
• Wayfinding and interpretive signage

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NORTHWOODS TRAIL

STREETSCAPE GUIDELINES
7

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Park Avenue UTURE BYPASS EXTENSIO

MAGIC N
SPRINGS
AVE PARK
NATIONAL PARK Grand AvenueE GRAND
COLLEGE

HOT SPRINGS W GRAND AVE
NATIONAL PARK

ALBERT PIKE RD SOUTHWE
TO LITTLE
Albert Pike
FUTURE RAIL TRAIL Malvern Avenue
CREEK GULPHA CREEK
T OKES
CENTRAL AVES MALVERN AVE 70
HOT SPRINGS C R EE
HOT SPRINGS GREENWAY
AIRPORT RD AIRPORT OAKLCAWeNntral Avenue

DEFINING THE270 URBAN STREETSCAPK E HOT SPRINGS
MEDICAL GOLF AND
CENTER COUNTRY CLUB

HotOUAC Springs’ major HIGDON FERRY RD and busines27s0es fronting these roadways suffer from 270
CARPENTER DAM RDlimited street parking and customers driving too fast,
7 thus missing the shops.

thoroughfares impact the city’sHITA RIVER A fundamental recommendation of this plan is to focus
the redesign on the in-town segments of each the
quality of life, sense of place, thoroughfares so each one can match the character
and function of the places through which it traverses.
and how residents and visitors Other priorities are to make them safer and slower,
support multiple travel options and better support
experience the 7city. GApRVeAGNdAWReDOEsONDStLrAiNaDn-oriented businesses.
Several of Hot Springs’ major thoroLAuKgEhHfAaMrIeLTsONare

designated as state highways. These roadways are

generally designed to do one thing: move automobiles

through and around the city as swiftly and smoothly as The following pages offer guidance on how to address
possible.
Hot Springs’ major thoroughfares. CITY LIMITS

The net result of this design is detrimental to the

livability of the city. Neighborhoods are divided; unsafe PLANNING AREA
conditions for pedestrians and cyclists predominate,

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Pedestrian Zone Parking Bike Lane

12’ 9’ 4’

Park Avenue The design improvements to
Park Avenue provide evidence
that improvements can be
made in collaboration with
ARDOT that provide increased
space for pedestrians, cyclists
and on-street parking.

The result is a street that is
attractive, supports adjacent
businesses and is safer.

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AL ADVREA(SFOTUTH OF DOWNTOWN) :

Typical Urban Street Section
Existing

SPEED

35LIMIT

Walk Lane Lane Turn Lane Lane Side Walk Speed
Limit
7’ 9’ 9’ 11’ 9’ 9’ 15’
35
PARTIAL
SIDEWALK7’ 9’

TRAVEL LANE
TRAVEL LANE
TURN LANE
TRAVEL LANE
TRAVEL LANE
PARTIAL
SIDEWALK
9’ 11’ 9’ 9’ 15’

Right of Way
73’

xistinThge major thoroughfares in • High, unsafe travel speeds

Hot Springs generally suffer • Disjointed sidewalks
from the same unfortunate
MAJOR THOROUG• Lack of street trees
symptoms: • Lack of bike lanes

HO•T LSaPckRoINf aGccSe,sAs RmKanAaNgeSmAeSnt //

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SPEED

30LIMIT

5

2
3
4

6’ 5’ 8’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 8’ 5’ 6’ PROPOSEDSEpLeEeMdENTS
Walk Park Lane Lane Lane Park Walk
Lane Lane Limit

The alternative is a roadway 301 Reduced Speed Limit

that sel6f’ re5g’ ul8a’ tes t1r1a’ ffic 11’ 11’ 8’ 5’ 6’ 2 Reduced Lanes

through a variety of traffRiicght of Way 3 On-Street Parking

calming measures. 73’ 4 Planting Area

oposed 5 Sidewalk

6 Access Management

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ENHANCING GRAND AVENUE TRIDENT

Grand Avenue connects many
of the city’s most culturally
significant neighborhoods and
is a major east-west connector.

The rebirth of Grand Avenue
includes space for pedestrians,
cyclists, on street parking,
transit, streetscape elements,
safe crosswalks, access
management and mixed use
developments.

THE FOUR CORNERS

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TOWN

GATEWAY
DISTRICT

LEGEND
Redesigned Intersection
for improved connectivity
Enhanced Streetscape Area

New or improved Bike Lane

0’ 200’ 400’ 800’

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Hobson Avenue

ACCESS MANAGEMENT

Safety for pedestrians and A typical access management plan is determined
cyclists on Hot Springs’ major based on the appropriate spacing of curb cuts when
thoroughfares will be achieved factoring in appropriate traffic speed, land use, utilities,
through access management, and parking.
which promotes more regularly
spaced curb cuts. The diagrams on the facing page provide a simple
and straightforward best practice for determining
appropriate access spacing based on speed limit.

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35 CURB CUT SPACING PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
40 45 150’ SPACING
200’ 220’
50 250’ 275’
330’

35 150’

220’

40 45 200’

275’

50 250’

330’

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7

F

MAGIC UTURE BYPASS EXTENSIO
N
E GRAND SPRINGS
AVE PARK
NATIONAL PARK
COLLEGE

270

HOT SPRINGS W GRAND AVE 70
NATIONAL PARK SOUTHWEST TRAIL
TO LITTLE ROCK
ALBERT PIKE RD 70

AIRPORT RD FUTURE RAIL TRAILT OKES GULPHA CREEK 270
CREEK CENTRAL AVE
MALVERN AVE
S HOT SPRINGS GREENWAY HOT SPRINGS C R EE
OUACHITA OAKLAWN
NATIONAL FOREST AIRPORT

270 HOT SPRINGS
GOLF AND
Cultural Corridors OUAC MEDICAL COUNTRY CLUB
Cultural Hub CENTER K
Historic District
7 270
Cultural Assets HIGDON FERRY RD
Museum HITA RIVER CARPENTER DAM RD
Historic Facility
Theater 7
Gallery LAKE HAMILTON
Fountain
Cemetery GARVAN WOODLAND
Historic Baseball Trail Sites GARDENS
Historic Baseball Trail
CITY LIMITS
City Limits PLANNING AREA
Planning Area
Thermal Springs Recharge Zone
National Forest
National Park

ESTABLISHING CULTURAL CORRIDORS

Hot Springs has a significant The establishment of Cultural Corridors will allow art,
concentration of cultural history and culture to spread to other neighborhoods,
destinations within its which will enhance their livability and success.
downtown core.
A successful plan must be tailored to the context of Hot
Springs to be authentic and relevant to the city’s needs.
To do this, the plan recommends focusing on four key
initiatives for each cultural corridor, using annual grant
funding to individuals and organizations to realize the
projects.

Details of these initiatives are provided on the
facing page.

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Public Art Streetscape Improvements

Hot Springs already has an extensive collection of Typical streetscape improvements such as crosswalks,
public art. It can support more, including work that site furnishings, and lighting can be artfully designed
rotates seasonally and is produced by local artists. All to enhance the character of the street. Streetscape
public art opportunities should strive for: improvement opportunities should be:

• Interactive elements • Interactive
• Integration with adjacent development • Durable
• Coordinated with adjacent development

Facade Enhancements Cultural Programming

Facade improvements include cosmetic enhancements Cultural programming is a way of activating streetscape
that improve the look of a building’s exterior where it and adjacent public realm areas with events or
fronts the street. These improvement may include : programs that invite public participation. Cultural
programming may include :
• Painted architectural elements
• Material upgrades • Seasonal events
• Signage • Special events
• Lighting • Tours

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FUTURE LAND USE

NORTHWOODS TRAIL

7

MAGIC F UTURE BYPASS EXTENSIO
N
E GRAND SPRINGS 70
AVE PARK SOUTHWEST TRAIL
NATIONAL PARK TO LITTLE ROCK
COLLEGE 70

270 HOT SPRINGS W GRAND AVE 270
NATIONAL PARK
OUACHITA
NATIONAL FOREST ALBERT PIKE RD

AIRPORT RD FUTURE RAIL TRAILT OKES GULPHA CREEK
CREEK CENTRAL AVE
MALVERN AVE
S HOT SPRINGS GREENWAY HOT SPRINGS C R EE
OAKLAWN
AIRPORT

270 HOT SPRINGS
GOLF AND
OUAC MEDICAL COUNTRY CLUB
CENTER K

7 270
HIGDON FERRY RD
HITA RIVER CARPENTER DAM RD

7
LAKE HAMILTON

GARVAN WOODLAND
GARDENS

PLANNED FOR THE FUTURE CITY LIMITS
PLANNING AREA

Hot Springs is the center of Hot Springs can guide future growth to protect shared
a thriving regional economy natural resources, promote a high quality of life, and
that supports much more than ensure that growth is beneficial to both itself and the
tourism. region.

Future growth can transform In an effort to articulate a vision for this future growth,
areas of the city that present the plan describes areas of the City in terms of their
new opportunities, logical character and performance criteria to guide future zon-
growth and city expansion. ing or other land use controls.

The following thematic “settlement types” describe
various types and locations for future development,
redevelopment, preservation and conservation:

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