UNION STATION:

100 YEARS FORWARD

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT | MAY, 2017

PREPARED BY
CITY OF NEW HAVEN PARK NEW HAVEN
TONI N. HARP, MAYOR TONY BIALECKI, CHAIR
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Union Station in New Haven is an architectural treasure, an intermodal transportation hub and
the catalyst for revitalizing the Hill-to-Downtown community. As Union Station enters its second
century, now is the time to invest in Connecticuts major entry point for visitors, students and
business leaders. Our $61 million Moving Union Station Forward Plan calls for renovating the
historic building, introducing a Connecticut-brand retail platform, adding passenger amenities
and new parking, all in a financially-sound, economically-focused manner.

While it is widely recognized that the parking at Union Station is operating at capacity, the need for
additional commuter parking must be balanced with a complementary set of investments in Union
Station itself. We are increasingly cognizant of the dramatic pivot in demographics in New Haven
and across the State. Passengers for Metro-North, Amtrak, Shoreline East and the new Hartford
Line arrive at Union Station in any number of ways: driving, walking, getting dropped off, taking
the bus and riding a bike. Market conditions in New Haven validate this trend and, with a sound
community planning framework, this plan accommodates all of these users and further supports
Connecticuts affirmative statewide policy to build transit-oriented communities.

The Hill-to-Downtown Community Plan unlocks the potential of this transit-served location as a walkable, mixed-use medical,
research, residential, and retail district between downtown New Haven and the Hill neighborhood.

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THE PLAN
With ownership the City has the ability to maintain historic Union Station and deliver enhanced
services throughout the Transportation Center. The Plan includes a 645-car parking garage lined
with a mixed-use, multi-family residential building. In addition, a $15 million transit-oriented
enhancement program will upgrade existing retail spaces, introduce a new caf and restaurant,
and provide a business lounge and catered event space on the 2nd floor balcony, upper story
renovations, and new bathrooms.

Highlights of this three-part plan include:

1 - Union Station Capital Improvements: $21 million

The capital plan includes the necessary upgrades to structural and mechanical systems to
maintain Union Station in a state-of-good repair.

2 - Commuter Parking: $26 million

A new commuter parking garage is proposed between the existing garage and the Avangrid
power substation. The approximately 645-space garage would be set back from Union Station
to allow for a new commercial liner building, to be constructed in tandem with the garage
or at a future date depending on market conditions. As part of the garage project, bike and
pedestrian facilities would be upgraded to support bike/walk access and transit connections
would be located both on- and off-street to improve traffic flow.

3 - Union Station Retail and Restaurant Platform: $15 million

Retail at Union Station is severely constrained by space limitations, with some outlets
operating in less than 300 square feet of space. This plan calls for a dramatic transformation
in the restaurant and retail program at Union Station by expanding the amount of ground
floor commercial space from approximately 1,600 to 4,600 square feet, and introducing new
caf/restaurant space with indoor and outdoor seating to enhance the customer experience
with a Connecticut-brand focus. In addition, the upper floors would be made available to
commercial tenants and the popular balcony would be reopened to the general public.

By approaching the commuter parking challenge in a more comprehensive manner, investments

at Union Station further support implementation of the Hill-to-Downtown Community Plan. In
partnership with the State of Connecticut, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
and many community stakeholders, the Hill-to-Downtown plan was developed as a framework
to rebuild areas of the Hill neighborhood that were severely impacted by urban redevelopment.
The plan calls for more than 2,000 new homes and 2,500 new jobs all within walking distance
of Union Station. The plan is now in implementation with Phase 1 under development by RMS of
Stamford. Also of note, the plan calls for development of Union Square, a landmark public space
directly across from the front door of Union Station, as part of the planned revitalization of Church
Street South.

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CONNECTICUT-BRAND FOCUS
Improvements to the first floor are designed to enhance the passenger experience through Connecticut
brand attachment in a welcoming atmosphere. With more than 700,000 Amtrak customers and more
than 1.0 million Metro-North riders, the visual, social and functional experience of Union Station will be
of primary focus to ensure a positive overall welcome to our community.

Outdoor Caf/ New Welcome Desk / Retail Passenger Amenity/

Caf Seating Commercial Restaurant Enhancements to (new tenants) Commercial
Passenger Lobby
First floor plan with restaurant and caf

Rendering of outdoor caf

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FINANCING
A $26 million State grant will finance the development of the 645-car parking garage. The City will
issue an RFP and then lease land between the garage and Union Avenue to a private developer
for a mixed-use residential project. Land lease proceeds will be used by the City to support
Transportation Center maintenance and enhancements.

Transportation Center cash flow will be used to secure 15-year purchase bonds. These bonds will
fund the Transportation Center enhancements. The transit-oriented enhancements can be funded
without changing or threatening the capital improvement program forecast for the maintenance of
the Transportation Center.

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 Union Station Transportation Center Cash Flow and Capital Program|20172027
GARAGE GARAGE OPEN
DESIGN TOD GARAGE CONST GARAGE CONST TOD PHS 1 TOD PHS 2 TOD PHS 2 TOD PHS 2
DESIGN PHS 1 TOD CONST TOD CONST OPEN DESIGN/CONST CONST OPEN
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028
Revenue $6,785,500 $5,475,600 $5,517,200 $8,585,000 $8,799,600 $8,984,100 $9,229,100 $9,422,700 $9,620,300 $9,822,000 $10,028,000
Operating $4,727,100 $4,821,200 $4,922,400 $5,025,800 $5,151,500 $5,259,600 $5,370,100 $5,482,900 $5,598,000 $5,715,600 $5,835,600
Expense
Net Operating $2,058,400 $654,400 $594,800 $3,559,200 $3,648,100 $3,724,500 $3,859,000 $3,939,800 $4,022,300 $4,106,400 $4,192,400
Income
Interest Income $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000
Land Lease $20,000 $20,500 $21,000 $21,500 $22,100 $22,600 $23,200 $23,800
Income
Interest & ($1,212,800) ($1,181,900) ($1,151,000) ($1,970,200) ($1,921,400) ($1,872,600) ($1,823,800) ($1,775,000) ($1,726,200) ($1,667,400)
Principal
Cash Flow $2,076,400 ($540,400) ($569,100) $2,446,200 $1,716,400 $1,842,100 $2,025,900 $2,156,100 $2,287,900 $2,421,400 $2,556,800

Beginning $5,184,000 $4,798,800 $19,733,400 $102,400 $698,800 $3,877,900 $465,200 $451,800 $466,500 $505,900 $566,500
Capital Balance
Cash Flow $2,076,400 ($540,400) ($569,100) $2,446,200 $1,716,400 $1,842,100 $2,025,900 $2,156,100 $2,287,900 $2,421,400 $2,556,800
State Grant $2,580,000 $23,220,000
Bond Proceeds $11,449,300 $6,625,000
Capital $9,840,400 $38,927,700 $19,164,300 $2,548,600 $9,040,200 $5,720,000 $2,491,100 $2,607,900 $2,754,400 $2,927,300 $3,123,300
Available
Future Capital $1,316,700 $2,432,100 $2,299,700 $1,849,800 $1,849,800 $1,942,300 $2,039,400 $2,141,300 $2,248,400 $2,360,800 $2,478,900
Program
Parking Garage $2,580,000 $11,610,000 $11,610,000
Purchase & $1,144,900 $5,152,200 $5,152,200
Phase 1 TOD
Improvements
Phase 2 TOD $3,312,500 $3,312,500
Improvements
Ending Capital $4,798,800 $19,733,400 $102,400 $698,800 $3,877,900 $465,200 $451,700 $466,600 $506,000 $566,500 $644,400
Balance

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KEY POINTS OF EMPHASIS

Owner:
City of New Haven

Operator:
New Haven Parking Authority for operations
and management

Advisory Committee:
Mayor, City of New Haven
President, New Haven Board of Alders
Chair of the New Haven Parking Authority
SLE
Representatives from operating railroads,
Metro-North, Amtrak, CT Rail
South Central Regional Council of
Governments

Physical Improvement:
Renovation Work Through the Station
New Retail Space Renovations
New Restaurant/Caf
New Material Lift
Upper Floor Commercial Space
Catered Event Space

Customer Services:
Full Service Bike Station
Streetscape Enhancements
New Business Lounge
Ambassador Program
Information Kiosks