A Look at the Southside Boulevard Visioning Plan

Character Segments



The result of the physical, spatial and land use characteristics analysis was critical to establishing the framework of the Vision Plan, primarily with the recognition that the Corridor is composed of four character segments largely defined by right-of-way width and adjacent land uses-- the South, Central South, Central North and North. Each segment possesses range of common characteristics and urban design issues or challenges. Further, because the
corridor is approximately 10 miles in length, the segmental on of the corridor in this manner helped focus discussion and analysis and provides an effective means of identifying potential improvements.








Vision: South Segment

The South Segment extends from Philips Highway on the south to Deerwood Park Boulevard on the north. The primary existing character of this segment is defined by its 300 foot right-of-way, limited frontage roads, and a dynamic mix of land uses that includes Avenues Mall; neighborhood commercial areas surrounding the intersections of Baymeadows and Old Baymeadows Roads; the Florida State College and well-established multi-family residential neighborhoods. The image below provides an example of potential improvements that include an additional travel lane, multi-modal facilities and landscaping.




Multi-Modal Improvements


Sketch of Transit Oriented Development/Redevelopment Concept at Baymeadows Road.





Vision: Central South Segment

The Central South Segment extends from Deerwood Park Boulevard on the south to Touchton Road on the north. This segment is characterized by a right-of-way ranging from 250 to 280 feet, the absence of frontage roads, the interchange with J Turner Butler Boulevard, and primarily commercial land uses such as the major office complexes and corporate headquarters accessed via Gate Parkway. Newer mixed-use development such as Tapestry Park and that along Deerwood Lake Parkway further define this segment and the corridor’s commercial heart and activity center. The image below provides an example of potential improvements that include an additional travel lane, multi-modal facilities and landscaping.




Multi-Modal Improvements


Transit Oriented Development/Redevelopment Concept at Southside and Butler Boulevard interchange.