Vanderbilt University is taking the next steps in the development of its vision for the “Innovation Neighborhood”. The 150-year-old institution will look to transform 40+ acres into a clear physical center of gravity for Nashville’s and Tennessee’s innovation ecosystem. Vanderbilt’s objectives are to advance its translational research, to grow new ventures, to deepen its corporate partnerships, and to create a dynamic and creative mixed-use neighborhood.
The long-term vision is for the plan to evolve with the changing needs of the University and surrounding community as its phased overtime. The site is situated between West-End corridor and the University’s Athletic Village; it is bounded by West End Avenue, Natchez Trace, 31st Avenue South, and Vanderbilt Place.
Located on the West side of the main campus, the site encompasses 37 parcels , has 5 distinct zoning subdistricts, an overall max building height of 35 floors, and 1 Planned Unit Development (PUD). The plan notes that current zoning directs density and taller building heights towards the adjacent historic HillsboroWest End neighborhood. The Specific Plan filing, however, allows planners to reallocate that height and density more appropriately within the site and in relation to its urban context.
The submitted plan offers a first look into the preliminary framework of the new mixed-use development. It provides a high-level context into the development districts, the open space network & character, multimodal network, and future streets.
A request has been submitted to rezone from ORI, ORI-A, MUL-A, SP, MUG-A to SP zoning for the various properties that make up the site. Once approved, the request will advance the mixed-use development on the 43.16-acres site. The request was made by Hastings Architecture on behalf of Vanderbilt University. Here’s the quick rundown:
Development Districts…