Dining On The Spot - Preparations

ON THE SPOT DowntownWPB Presented by: Sherryl Muriente, Manager of Urban Placemaking

(Dining) On the Spot 

Extended outdoor dining and public space guideline

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Proactive response to business reopening strategy

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Define potential sites and physical distancing guidelines

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Provide additional maintenance and security services

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Provide additional programming to keep spaces active

DDA Boundary Map 

Approximate Boundaries: 

7th Street to the North

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Flagler Drive to the East

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Okeechobee to the South

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Australian to the West

Potential Sites 

Typologies of space 

Open Public Spaces

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Private Public Spaces

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Streets

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Alleyways

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Parking spaces

Potential Sites 

Centennial Plaza

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Clematis Street 

200 Block partial road closure

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300 Block selected parking spots

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300 Block Alleyway (Clematis/Datura)

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400 Block Alleyway (FOG)

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500 Block Alleyway (Clematis/Banyan)

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Datura Street – 100 Block

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CityZen Garden

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Alexander Art park

Frequency and Duration of closures needs to be determined.

Kit of Parts 

Ground marking for guideline distance (Grid of Dots)

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Tables and chairs

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Shade Sails/Tents / Umbrellas

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Bistro Lights

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Handwashing & Sanitizer Station

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Centralized Maintenance Station

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Musicians / Buskers / Entertainers

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Signage with Clear Rules

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Management Plan

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Security Plan

Basic Grid

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12’ x 12’ Grid for open public spaces (Does not apply on sidewalks or alleyways)

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Spots are 6’ Diameter and 6’ apart edge to edge

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Can place 2-8 people occupancy per spot

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Spots are 6’ wide

200 Block Pilot

Example: Meyer Amphitheater

Example: Meyer Amphitheater

Sidewalk Café Seating

Pedestrian Walkway - 15’ Clearance Sidewalk Café Seating

Closure

Closure

Sidewalk Café Seating

PICK UP ZONE

Sidewalk Café Seating

Example: Meyer Amphitheater

Example: Meyer Amphitheater

Example: Meyer Amphitheater

Example: Meyer Amphitheater

Example: Meyer Amphitheater

Example: Meyer Amphitheater

Placemaking Parameters 

Places that are accessible

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People are engaged in activities there

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Space is comfortable and has a good image

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It is a sociable place: one where people meet each other and take people when they come to visit respecting physical distancing guidelines.

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Place is maintained clean and safe for everyone to enjoy!

Space Management Parameters 

Staffing of dining areas:  Face

coverings required for all staff

 6-foot

separation required from backs of chairs

 Reservations

REQUIRED Restaurants participating in use of expanded outdoor space

 Smoking

is strictly prohibited in all temporary outside spaces.

Process for Selection of Site  Define

place & Identify stakeholders

 Evaluate

space & Design solutions

 Short-term  Ongoing

experiments

reevaluation & long-term improvements

 Stakeholders:

advise/suggest, bring additional resources, implement & maintain

 Experts:

inform, facilitate, design & implement

Need for Placemaking Programming 

Create programing and activations for public spaces

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Conduct community engagement activities

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Create projects that enhance the community’s quality of life

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Measure both qualitative and quantitative data for placemaking programs and projects

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Generate opportunities for the community to be stewards of their Downtown

Thank You! Sherryl Muriente, Manager of Urban Placemaking West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority DowntownWPB.com