Introduction

Running beside Red Slate creek from North Bellevue Street to City Hall, the Red Slate
neighborhood in the city of Glenbrook is known for its historic homes, family-owned shops, and
Victorian architecture. Despite these features of local character, the area suffers from disuse, with
shuttered commercial buildings, aging infrastructure, and inaccessible public transportation. In the
spring of 2020, the Glenbrook Planning Division began an assessment of the neighborhood as the
first stage in the master planning process to renovate the area to meet the goals of residents.

Community Collaboration
Staff members of the Glenbrook Planning Division worked closely with local community residents
to develop the neighborhood assessment. The city provided an online forum and public engagement
experts to solicit suggestions and other feedback from Red Slate neighborhood residents.

Areas of Study
• Zoning districts
o Commercial
o Residential
• Land use
• Parks and open spaces
• Public transportation
• Commercial development
• Absentee property owners

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Urban Village Design
The Glenbrook Planning Division recommends following the urban village model as it renovates the
Red Slate neighborhood. Urban villages consider the following elements in city design.

Medium-Density Housing
New construction should include medium-density housing, usually defined as about 30 to 40
dwellings per acre, without compromising historic, single-family homes, especially those near the
central part of the neighborhood along North Bellevue Street.

Mixed-Use Zoning
Mixed-use development blends residential, commercial, institutional, and cultural uses within a
geographical area and provides pedestrian connections to those areas.

Public Transit
Providing more reliable public transit reduces the reliance on privately owned vehicles, promotes
walking and bicycling, and encourages independent mobility for residents of all ages.

Designated Funding
The Glenbrook Planning Division has received funding for the following neighborhood
improvements in the next two years.

Additional Funding
The Glenbrook Planning Division will request additional funding to improve landscaping and green
spaces. The study examined landscaping in the neighborhood. Each area was assessed as poor (no
greenery), fair (insufficient or unhealthy greenery), or good (sufficient and healthy greenery). Some
areas could not be assessed. The following table shows the results of the study.

Area Poor Fair Good Total

Commercial and private lots 10% 40% 45% 95%

Sidewalks and streets 25% 39% 34% 98%

Public green spaces 15% 20% 65%

Next Steps
The Glenbrook Planning Division has formed a partnership with representatives of the Red Slate
community called the Red Slate Neighborhood Development Project (RSNDP).

RSNDP Members
RSNDP includes the following members and their roles.

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 Role Name

Urban Design Consultant Deb Ehrlich

Glenbrook Transportation Designer Joe Wu

Neighborhood Workshop Planner Neenah Shah

District 8 Representative Pedro Montoya

Business Owner Steven Clay

Neighborhood Association President Jean Wendell

Intern Harmony Brandt

Number of city employees:

Glenbrook Planning Division Staff

Planning Manager Chris Canadeo
Planner III Jason Donley
Planner II Erin Jamar
Planner I Kristin Rivera
Planner I Alex Rau

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