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pike pine renaissance: act one CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

acknowledgments PROJECT PARTNERS Seattle Office of the Waterfront Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) CONSULTING TEAM ZGF Architects, LLP Toole Design Group dark | light Project for Public Spaces EnviroIssues SOUNDING BOARD A special thanks to our Sounding Board: Jeff Blosser Newton Breiter Pat Callahan Allison Delong Liz Dunn Joe Ferguson Ben Franz-Knight Rebecca Fuchs Shawna Goodman Jonas Jonsson Marcus Jonsson Dakota Keene Jane Lewis

Julie McAvoy Dan Meyers Tom Norwalk Rico Quirindongo Travis Rosenthal Craig Schafer Jessica Shand Greg Smith Syreeta Stickney Todd Timberlake Rebecca Uusitalo Kara Weaver Becky Witmer

Conceptual Design Package

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table of contents 06 The New Pike Pine Experience 08 Introduction 14 Concept 16 Signature Features & Elements of Continuity 24 West Focus Area 36 Central Focus Area 38 East Focus Area 52 Preliminary Cost Estimate & Project Funding 54 Appendix

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the new pike pine experience

T H E NE W PIK E PINE E X PE R IE NC E

PIKE PINE RENAISSANCE: ACT ONE WILL SET THE STAGE FOR A SAFE AND VIBRANT PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE FROM CAPITOL HILL TO PIKE PLACE MARKET AND THE WATERFRONT.

SAFER Pike and Pine will be comfortable and predictable for all users, with shorter, more visible crosswalks, wider sidewalks, uniform light levels, protected bike lanes, and positive street activity.

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Pike and Pine will have a more consistent character and identity from end to end. The connection to Capitol Hill over the freeway will be more welcoming, with wider sidewalks, higher rails, greenery, and pedestrian lighting. The connection to Pike Place Market will feature curbless streets to calm traffic and welcome pedestrians.

Public seating and sidewalk cafes, plus programming, more greenery, active business frontages, and iconic lighting will create places to linger and enjoy city life.

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H ISTO RY & C O NT E X T

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PIKE STREET AND PINE STREET

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Pike and Pine streets have a long history as main east-west connectors through downtown Seattle, and as Seattle’s heart of retail activity. Starting in the 1870s, Pike street functioned as a connector for coal to reach the waterfront of Elliott Bay. It was around the turn of the 20th century that several small retail stores started appearing in the Pike Pine area and in 1907 the new market was opened to the public.

The inevitable shift of retail into the Pike Pine corridor was finally cemented by the successful move of the premier Seattle retailer Frederick & Nelson to 5th Avenue and Pine Street, a location which at that time was still considered well outside the city’s prime retail district. During the 1920s and 30s, the Pike Pine corridor was solidified as the primary department store corridor downtown, supported by a plethora of smaller retail shops, including jewelers and watch shops, many providing individual street clocks on the sidewalk in front of their shop. With its concentration of jewelers, Pike Street in particular became the epicenter of street clocks in Seattle. The Pike Pine corridor also became home to a large number of theaters, including the Coliseum Theatre and the Paramount Theatre.

Pike and Pine streets together also function as the primary transportation corridor between downtown and Capitol Hill and form the north and south borders to Westlake Park, one of the primary public gathering spaces downtown. This location also acts as a primary multi-modal transportation hub, as it is the only place where Link Light Rail, the Seattle Streetcar, the Seattle Center Monorail, and large numbers of buses all come together. Additionally, Pike and Pine streets play an important role in the tourism and business travel industries, with its many leading hotels as well as the Washington State Convention Center, which continues to expand within the Pike Pine corridor.

Today, the Pike Pine corridor remains the heart of the city’s retail district, having survived the Great Depression, massive suburbanization following WWII, the rise of the regional shopping mall in the 1950s and ‘60s, the decline of urban populations in the 1970s, and on-going changes in public tastes and shopping habits.

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TH E P I K E P I N E C ORRI D OR

MAJOR LANDMARKS Pike and Pine are home to some of Seattle’s most famous destinations and historical landmarks, including Pike Place Market, Westlake Park, the Washington State Convention Center, the Paramount Theatre, and Melrose Market. These destinations and landmarks offer urban amenities, host large crowds, and provide social spaces for interaction.

Pike and Pine offer a variety of distinctive uses along the corridor, creating unique experiences and serving a variety of users.

From the public market, to major transit stations, to a strong retail core, to a bustling Convention Center, Pike and Pine service residents, tourists, and commuters alike.

HUB OF NEW INVESTMENT As a center of activity and use in Downtown Seattle, it is no surprise that Pike and Pine are also a hub of new investments. Whether it may be a new residential tower, new retail or commercial investments, or the new Convention Center expansion, Pike and Pine are adapting to major developments and welcoming an increase in functionality, uses, and users.

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MAIN EAST-WEST CONNECTION The Pike Pine corridor is the main east-west connection from Capitol Hill to downtown to the newly developing Waterfront. This connection is important for all users, including people who walk, bike, and ride transit.

USES AND FUNCTIONS

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The Pike Pine corridor is a critical spine in downtown Seattle, in terms of connectivity, significance, use and functionality, and investment.

FUTURE REDEVELOPMENT & RENOVATION PROJECTS POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT & RENOVATION PROJECTS WATERFRONT CONNECTION

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PIK E PINE R E NA ISS A NC E : ACT O NE PIKE PINE RENAISSANCE: ACT ONE Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One is the first phase of a multi-year effort to improve the pedestrian experience and connect Pike and Pine to the waterfront - from Pike Place Market to Capitol Hill. Together with the community, this project will enhance this vital corridor - to create a comfortable, more inviting space for all to enjoy.

PROJECT BACKGROUND & LEADERSHIP

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Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One is led by the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront and the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA).

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In 2013, DSA worked with the City and community to create the Pike Pine Renaissance Design Vision; the vision strives to “move Downtown incrementally toward higher quality, more consistent pedestrian space, through upgraded standards for sidewalks and intersections”.

The Renaissance Plan focuses on regaining consistency within the urban realm, applying standards based upon qualities of avenues

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The City of Seattle and DSA will design the first phase (Act One) of this vision for highquality pedestrian improvements. The City will construct these improvements as a part of the Waterfront Seattle Program, and in doing so will achieve a key objective of Waterfront Seattle: to improve east-west connections between the waterfront and surrounding neighborhoods.

SCHEDULE AND BUDGET The process of designing pedestrian improvements for Pike and Pine began in late 2016 and will continue into mid-2019.

Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One has a total budget of $20 million for both design and construction. The project will be funded by the Waterfront Local Improvement District.

The project contract is managed by the Office of the Waterfront as one of several important east-west pedestrian connections to the new waterfront.

RELATED & CONCURRENT PROJECTS Act One of the Pike Pine Renaissance is one of the many transportation improvements coming to downtown Seattle. As Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One focuses on the pedestrian experience, the project team will collaborate with nearby projects including: • Center City Connector • Center City Bike Network • Pike Place Marketfront • Westlake Park Activation • One Center City • WSCC Addition • Third Avenue Transit Corridor Improvements

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN Concept design defines a vision and strategy for future design improvements and interventions. This document outlines relevant context, guiding principles, and strategy, leading to an overall concept design for Pike Street and Pine Street, from 1st Avenue to Melrose Avenue. The culmination of design charrettes, professional analysis,

stakeholder meetings, and public open houses, this conceptual design package introduces major themes, focus areas, and important interventions; this document will guide the continuing development of design to the next milestone of 30% design.

PIKE PINE RENAISSANCE: ACT ONE ACTIVATION PLAN In addition to physical design, activation is critical in achieving thriving and welcoming streetscapes. The Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One Activation Plan, created by Project for Public Spaces and the Downtown Seattle Association, is a companion document that outlines the activation strategy for Pike and Pine Streets. Please refer to Appendix C to read the activation plan.

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and hill streets, and reclaiming streets for pedestrians.

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G U I D I N G P RI N C I P LES 02 Pike and Pine should offer a generous, safe, and continuous pedestrian experience from Capitol Hill to Pike Place Market and the waterfront.

03 Pike and Pine should provide a vibrant stage for enjoying city life, whether for getting from place to place or for staying activities such as eating, drinking, and people watching.

04 Pike and Pine should be addressed as a whole - the uses and facades along the street are as important to success as the design of the public realm.

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01 Pike and Pine should have a strong and distinct identity.

The design choices in this project should reinforce their role as the primary east-west pedestrian streets in downtown.

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PRO C E SS PROCESS Prior to design, the project team studied the corridor through an urban design analysis, engaged in stakeholder meetings, and solicited feedback through a public open house. The various levels of feedback, perspectives, and analysis, has helped shape a well-informed, inclusive concept plan.

Stakeholder and public engagement will continue throughout the design process.

URBAN DESIGN ANALYSIS A thorough urban design analysis provided key information from which to form an overall strategy and concept design. The analysis covered important aspects, which impact the pedestrian experience, such as current programming and activation, street vitality, furnishings, lighting, landscaping, paving, crime, nighttime visibility, intersections, traffic volumes, pedestrian volumes, and concurrent projects. Overarching themes that emerged from this analysis include: • The corridor contains unique attributes and landmarks, but lacks connecting elements to create a continuous pedestrian experience • Two and three globe lights are the defining light fixtures, but are inconsistent in layout • Tree conditions vary, but could become more continuous; little ground level landscaping • Pedestrian mobility is challenged at 9th and Pike, the I-5 overpasses, and the Boren intersections • High pedestrian volumes are a challenge for staying places • Automobiles, pedestrians, and transit are accommodated, but not optimized; cyclists have limited accommodation • Sidewalk paving conditions are inconsistent in quality and type • Areas of greatest need tend to be the Pike Pine Renaissance Act One

eastern and western portions of the corridor Please refer to Appendix A for more information on the Urban Design Analysis.

STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS Throughout the analysis and design process, stakeholder engagement has helped guide and bolster key decisions. The Sounding Board, composed of 26 members from a variety of professions and backgrounds, has provided feedback, perspective, and expertise on the overall analysis and concept.

Additional meetings with businesses and stakeholders along the corridor have also helped inform this design.

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE In January 2017, a public open house was organized to share information, and gather feedback on the existing conditions of Pike and Pine, as well as the community’s vision for pedestrian improvements along the corridor. Five stations - pedestrian mobility, street vitality, places to linger, nighttime experience, and an overall feedback station - provided a platform for the community to engage on critical topics. Overarching themes that emerged from the public open house include: • Safety and comfort are a priority for improving the pedestrian experience

• Active and transparent storefronts encourage a positive pedestrian experience • Improvements to Pike and Pine should consider many transportation modes • Pike and Pine need more green and landscaping • Build on the successful activation and programming implemented at Westlake Park • Areas of focus and concern should be the eastern and western portions of the corridor

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C O NC E PT This project aims to create an enjoyable and vibrant urban environment from the waterfront and Pike Place Market to Melrose Market, that calls attention to the unique identity of this major downtown corridor.

SIGNATURE FEATURES & ELEMENTS OF CONTINUITY

EXISTING CONDITIONS IN WEST FOCUS AREA

EXISTING CONDITIONS IN CENTRAL FOCUS AREA

EXISTING CONDITIONS IN EAST FOCUS AREA

The unique identity and continuity of the corridor will be expressed through signature features and elements of continuity.

Signature features are distinct and unique elements along Pike and Pine that call attention to the corridor’s character. Elements of continuity serve to create a continuous notion of Pike and Pine, a rhythm that distinguishes Pike and Pine from other streets and distinguishes the streets as a major corridor.

FOCUS AREAS Along with elements of continuity, areas of focus are highlighted for further, targeted interventions that will ensure a continuous, enjoyable and vibrant pedestrian experience.

Each focus area has unique assets, character, and issues that determine the level and type of intervention. The goal is for each focus area to be equal in quality and pedestrian experience. Based upon the urban design analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the public open house, the West Focus Area and the East Focus Area need the most attention to achieve this goal. The Central Focus Area exhibits stronger street vitality and streetscape quality. Interventions within areas of focus will create a comfortable and interesting public realm, and will make stronger pedestrian connections throughout.

WEST FOCUS AREA CENTRAL FOCUS AREA EAST FOCUS AREA ELEMENTS OF CONTINUITY FUTURE REDEVELOPMENT & RENOVATION PROJECTS POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT & RENOVATION PROJECTS WATERFRONT CONNECTION

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signature features & elements of continuity

S IG NAT U R E F E AT U R E S Signature features are distinctive and notable features of Pike and Pine; these elements generate character and are unique to the corridor, serving as identifying features.

Many signature features already exist along the corridor, such as the street clocks, areas of unique paving, marquee signage, neon signage, facade lighting, and the Convention Center canopy. These features are eyecatching and episodic, creating an interesting public realm. Signature features typically are not continuous; rather, they lend a sense of significance to their respective places within the corridor.

While Pike and Pine may already have a number of signature features, existing signature features should be further accentuated, and new signature features should be introduced to further distinguish Pike and Pine as celebrated streets.

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Accent lighting, neon lighting, placemaking lighting, and facade lighting will help reinforce Pike and Pine as a bright lights district while lending a sense of activity and safety to the corridor. Character lighting helps accentuate unique buildings, structures, and important public spaces.

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The introduction of gateway markers will further distinguish Pike and Pine and provide geographic reference points. These gateway markers, located where Pike and Pine are crossed by 3rd Avenue and Boren Avenue, will be large, iconic, art forms that can incorporate wayfinding and lighting.

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ELEM EN TS OF C ON TI N U I T Y Elements of continuity unify a string of spaces and experiences into a cohesive whole, allowing the user to perceive Pike and Pine as a corridor extending to places beyond.

These elements also establish a distinctive identity for the corridor, creating a sense of place unique to Pike and Pine.

A sense of continuity within the corridor will also underscore the notion of Pike and Pine as a place for people who walk and bike, in terms of functionality, use, and safety.

Consistent treatment of lighting, pavement quality, crosswalks, trees, and a vegetated bike lane buffer will all serve to create continuity within the corridor.

PROTOTYPICAL BLOCK

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PAVING PATTERN

• 2’x2’ paving pattern • 1’x1’ paving pattern in furnishing zone CROSSWALK DESIGN

• 2’x2’ colored concrete

VEGETATED BIKE LANE BUFFER

• Continuous planted buffer along edge of bike lane TWO-GLOBE PEDESTRIAN LIGHTS

• 6 two-globe lights per block face • Optimal spacing between lights: 35’-40’ TREE CANOPY

• 6-8 street trees per block face • Optimal spacing between trees: 35’40’

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E L E M E NTS O F C O NT INU IT Y The prototypical block illustrates how the various elements of continuity can combine to create a visually and experientially continuous corridor. Although every block along the corridor will not be reconstructed entirely, each block will adopt the prototypical block design to varying degrees, taking into account existing conditions and future development.

The framework maps that follow portray the comprehensive concept and vision for each element of continuity.

PROTOTYPICAL BLOCK WITH PARKING & LOADING ZONE

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PAVING PATTERN

• 2’x2’ paving pattern • 1’x1’ paving pattern in furnishing zone

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VEGETATED BIKE LANE BUFFER

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• Continuous planted buffer along edge of bike lane TWO-GLOBE PEDESTRIAN LIGHTS

• 6 two-globe lights per block face • Optimal spacing between lights: 35’-40’ TREE CANOPY

• 6-8 street trees per block face • Optimal spacing between trees: 35’-40’

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• Vehicular pullout with paved step-out zone and bike lane crossing

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ELEM EN TS OF C ON TI N U I T Y - PAV ING & C RO SS WA L K S Consistent pavement quality and pattern contribute to the perception of a continuous corridor. The map below illustrates the recommended paving pattern for Pike and Pine. This paving will be implemented as sidewalks are rebuilt and replaced, or as new development occurs. A consistent pattern is provided throughout, with episodes of unique pavement highlighting specific locations Pike Place Market, Westlake Park, and the Washington State Convention Center.

Additionally, a unique crosswalk design will be implemented along the corridor to provide visual continuity and denote pedestrian importance. These crosswalks will be implemented at all intersections, except where episodes of unique paving exist, such as at 4th and 5th avenues on Pine.

2’X2’ SCORED CONCRETE PAVING (CITY STANDARD) 1’X4’ PLANK PAVING WESTLAKE PAVING LONDON BLOCKS PIKE PLACE MARKET BRICK 2’X2’ SCORED, COLORED, CONCRETE CROSSWALK PAVING

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E L E M E NTS O F C O NT INU IT Y - L IG H T ING Globe lighting is a defining feature of Pike and Pine Streets. Despite being an identifying feature, the globe lighting is inconsistent and varied in terms of location, spacing, and coloration. With more consistent spacing and coloration, the two-globes will create a continuous lighted edge throughout the length corridor. The two-globe lighting will transition to other types of lighting across the freeway, signaling a transition into Capitol Hill. Additionally, certain areas that cannot accommodate globe lighting will be lit by either building-mounted lighting or integrated bridge railing lighting. Distinct and consistent pedestrian lighting will provide a welcoming and vibrant pedestrian experience that also enhances feelings of activity and safety.

TWO-GLOBE PEDESTRIAN POLE TRI-GLOBE PEDESTRIAN POLE COBRA HEAD STREET LIGHT TWO-GLOBE + COBRA HEAD COBRA HEAD STREET LIGHT, UTILITY POLE EXISTING BUILDING MOUNTED LUMINAIRES BRIDGE-MOUNTED LIGHTING NEW CITY STANDARD FIXTURE

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ELEM EN TS OF C ON TI N U I T Y - PROT E CT E D B IK E L A NE An enhanced protected bike lane network along the Pike Pine corridor will create both visual and functional continuity. The protected bike lane design raises the bike lane to the level of the sidewalk and provides a permanent, attractive vegetated buffer between the bike lane and the street, creating a safer, more welcoming environment for both pedestrians and cyclists.

PROPOSED BIKE LANE IMPROVEMENTS 2ND AVE PROTECTED BIKE LANE SHARED STREET

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E L E M E NTS O F C O NT INU IT Y - T R E E S & L A NDS CA PE Pike and Pine have a varied and inconsistent tree canopy. To create continuity, trees will be infilled where possible to provide a consistent layout of six to eight trees per block face.

Existing trees will be limbed up to create appealing form and reduce conflict with lights and signs, and trees in poor health will be replaced with species better suited to urban conditions.

The vegetated bike lane buffer will serve as a continuous green thread that runs through the corridor with plants iconic to Pike and Pine. This at-grade landscaping provides greenery that contributes to a healthy and vibrant public realm.

EXISTING TREES OR LANDSCAPE PROPOSED TREES OR LANDSCAPE

NEW TREE INFILL TREE REPLACEMENTS FREEWAY LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS REHAB VERTICAL LANDSCAPE VEGETATED BIKE LANE BUFFER

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W E ST FO C U S A R E A

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- A curbless shared street with curb cuts at intersections - A single, wide, general purpose travel lane and a one-way protected bike lane - Ample sidewalk space and preserved parking and loading zones - Gateway markers at 3rd Avenue - Continuity elements incorporated

- Elimination of angled parking and increased sidewalk space to provide room for activation - A general purpose travel lane and a dedicated transit lane - One-way protected bike lane integrated into public realm - Enhanced legibility and visibility around transit entrances - Continuity elements incorporated

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- A curbless shared street with curb cuts at intersections - A single, wide, general purpose travel lane that accommodates vehicles and cyclists - Ample sidewalk space and preserved parking and loading zones - Half a block-face with extended sidewalk space for sidewalk cafes - Continuity elements incorporated

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With major destinations and a transit hub, the western portion of Pike and Pine must create a pedestrian environment that offers ease of mobility, inviting places to stay and interact, and quality connections between important uses and destinations. The area from 1st through 4th avenues must enhance the surrounding assets and strengthen the connectivity of the corridor as a whole. The western reach of the corridor must prioritize and emphasize pedestrian infrastructure.

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KEY OBJECTIVES FOR THE WEST FOCUS AREA

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The western portion of the Pike Pine corridor, 1st through 4th avenues, connects Pike Place Market and the new waterfront development to the strong retail core. Several important investments are redefining the area and bringing in more pedestrian traffic, including new residential towers, hotels, and a remodeled entrance to Macy’s. Additionally, the light rail entrances between 3rd and 4th avenues, and the 3rd Avenue bus corridor signal this area as a main entry point to the corridor for both commuters and tourists.

Despite its important functionality and heavy pedestrian activity, this area is beset with degraded physical conditions such as low pavement quality, inconsistent street vitality, and a lack of positive activation.

These conditions create a disconnect along the corridor and at times provide for an unwelcoming pedestrian experience.

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CONDITIONS IN THE WEST FOCUS AREA

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- A curbless shared street with curb cuts at intersections - Single, mixed-use travel lane separated from sidewalk by tactile warning strips - Drop-off zones for hotels - Replacement of existing trees - Movable furniture - Relief space for the Market; ample seating - Continuity elements incorporated

- One general purpose lane, one transit lane, and a one-way protected bike lane - Bus layover area retained - Gateway markers at 3rd Avenue - Continuity elements incorporated

- One general purpose lane, one transit lane, and a one-way protected bike lane - Potential bus stop improvement - Continuity elements incorporated

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P I K E 1S T - 2N D SHARED STREET A shared street, or plaza block, prioritizes pedestrians through allocation and structure of space, as well as material treatments.

Creating a shared street on Pike 1st - 2nd will establish pedestrian priority needed to provide relief space from the intensity of Pike Place Market - an outdoor living room for the market. Additionally, a shared street will support the increasing liveliness from restaurants and future hotels along this block, uses that further support pedestrian activity.

The design of the shared street along Pike 1st - 2nd consists of flush pavement with a single, mixed-use lane, accommodating light, slow vehicular traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists.

Tactile warning strips delineate pedestrianonly space and drop-off zones for hotels and restaurants. The existing trees are in poor condition and will be replaced along both sides of the street with better-suited species, providing dappled shade for outdoor cafe seating. The deployment of movable tables and chairs creates further opportunities for seating and spillover from the market area.

Overall the design will be simple, allowing for the activity to become the personality of the street.

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PIK E 1 S T - 2 ND

PIKE, LOOKING WEST BETWEEN 2ND AND 1ST AVENUES: PROPOSED

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CURBLESS ENVIRONMENT

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PROTECTED BIKE LANE WITH VEGETATED BUFFER

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PARKING & LOADING POCKETS

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POTENTIAL GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE

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ACTIVATION & PROGRAMMING SPACE

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P I N E 3RD - 4TH Public Realm & Transit Tunnel Improvements The design of Pine 3rd - 4th aims to increase positive activity and pedestrian space, building upon the momentum created by recent programming at Westlake Park, while also open up the middle of the block to create visibility and transparency between the transit tunnel entrances on either side of the street. Additionally, the design anticipates the future increase in employees in the Macy’s building, and responds to the prioritization of transit as it expands throughout Seattle.

The design includes open sightlines midblock, connecting the transit tunnel entrances visually. The design also provides space for activation, such as mobile food carts, games, and seating. Existing angled parking will be transformed into a two-lane road, allowing for a dedicated transit lane, a general purpose lane, and ample sidewalk space. A protected bike lane will run through this block at sidewalk level to integrate with the improved streetscape. A combination of lighting, signage, and activation will work to open up and brighten the transit tunnel entrances.

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PINE 3 R D - 4 T H

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C E NT R A L FO C U S A R E A - Integrate protected bike lane with vegetated buffer - Relamp existing two-globe pedestrian lights - Infill trees to enhance existing tree canopy - Implement enhanced crosswalk design

- Integrate protected bike lane with vegetated buffer - Relamp existing two-globe pedestrian lights - Infill trees to enhance existing tree canopy - Implement enhanced crosswalk design

- Integrate protected bike lane with vegetated buffer - Relamp existing two-globe pedestrian lights - Preserve existing tree canopy - Implement enhanced crosswalk design

- Integrate protected bike lane with vegetated buffer - Relamp existing two-globe pedestrian lights - Preserve existing tree canopy - Implement enhanced crosswalk design

The central area must build a connection to the corridor as a whole, creating a continuous pedestrian experience and a distinct identity. Because this area has good physical conditions, the public realm should be preserved, and only further enhanced where needed. In addition to implementing elements of continuity, enhancements include sidewalk spot improvements, heightening opportunities for activation, and promoting signature features.

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KEY OBJECTIVES FOR THE CENTRAL FOCUS AREA

8TH AVE

- Preserve existing Westlake paving and channelization - Build on success of programming at Westlake Park - Relamp existing two-globe pedestrian lights

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PINE 8TH - 9TH

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PINE 7TH - 8TH

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PINE 5TH - 6TH

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The central portion of the Pike Pine corridor, 4th through 9th avenues, is generally in good physical condition, with thriving storefronts and bustling sidewalks. The central area is the epicenter of retail in Seattle (featuring Nordstrom, Pacific Place, and Westlake Center), as well as home to the Washington State Convention Center, a variety of hotels, and Westlake park, the prime public space in downtown. With positive public realm conditions and recent investment, such as streetscape improvements at the Washington State Convention Center and successful programming at Westlake Park, this area has momentum to build upon.

Despite its success, the central portion of the corridor does lack continuity and a sense of connection to the rest of the corridor.

Often the identity of Pike and Pine is difficult to discern within this area and needs amplification.

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- Integrate protected bike lane with vegetated buffer - Implement new two-globe pedestrian lights - Preserve existing tree canopy - Implement enhanced crosswalk design

- Integrate protected bike lane with vegetated buffer - Implement new two-globe pedestrian lights - Preserve existing tree canopy - Implement enhanced crosswalk design

- Integrate protected bike lane with vegetated buffer - Implement new two-globe pedestrian lights - Preserve existing tree canopy - Implement enhanced crosswalk design

- Integrate protected bike lane with vegetated buffer - Implement new two-globe pedestrian lights on north sidewalk -Infill trees to enhance existing tree canopy on north sidewalk - Implement enhanced crosswalk design - Preserve existing WSCC streetscape improvements on south sidewalk

- Integrate protected bike lane with vegetated buffer - Implement enhanced crosswalk design - Preserve existing WSCC streetscape improvements

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E A S T FO C U S A R E A PINE 9TH - MID BLOCK/I-5 OVERPASS

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The eastern portion of the Pike Pine corridor, from 9th to Melrose avenues, crosses the I-5 threshold, signaling a transition from downtown to Capitol Hill. This transition between neighborhoods is important for residents and commuters, tourists, and conventioneers. This important pedestrian connection currently suffers from low levels of street vitality, caused in part by blank facades and an uncomfortable and unwelcoming crossing over I-5. The overpasses are plagued by narrow sidewalks, the roaring sounds of I-5, and the lack of a sense of enclosure. Similar to the western portion of the corridor, these conditions create a disconnect along the corridor and at times foster an unwelcoming pedestrian experience.

- 2 general purpose travel lanes, a one-way protected bike lane, and widened sidewalks - One through lane, one right turn pocket, and one left turn pocket at 9th Avenue - Loading zone preserved at Paramount Theatre - Elements of continuity incorporated - New WSCC Expansion active frontage

- 2 general purpose travel lanes, a one-way protected bike lane, and widened sidewalks - Elements of continuity incorporated (except where unable to on bridge structure) - Lighting integrated into bridge railing - Gateway markers at Boren Avenue - New WSCC Expansion active frontage

- 2 general purpose travel lanes, a one-way protected bike lane, and widened sidewalks - One through lane, one right turn pocket, and one left turn pocket at Boren Avenue - Elements of continuity incorporated (except where unable to on bridge structure) - Lighting integrated into bridge railing

- 2 general purpose travel lanes, a one-way protected bike lane, and widened sidewalks - Elements of continuity incorporated - New enhanced crosswalk at Minor Avenue

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KEY OBJECTIVES FOR THE EAST FOCUS AREA The eastern portion of the corridor must create a positive pedestrian experience across the I-5 overpasses. This area in particular must be reclaimed for pedestrians; physically with wider sidewalks, and socially with active edges, inviting places to linger, and a feeling of safety.

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- Intersection redesign at 9th Avenue - 2 general purpose travel lanes, a one-way protected bike lane, and widened sidewalks - Elements of continuity incorporated (except where unable to on bridge structure) - Lighting integrated into bridge railing - New enhanced crosswalks at Terry Avenue

- 2 general purpose travel lanes, a one-way protected bike lane, and widened sidewalks - Elements of continuity incorporated - New enhanced crosswalks at Terry Avenue - Left turn pocket at Boren Avenue - Gateway markers at Boren Avenue

- 2 general purpose travel lanes, a one-way protected bike lane, and widened sidewalk on north side - Elements of continuity incorporated - Parking zones preserved

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OV ERPA SS TREATM EN TS The I-5 overpasses are currently unwelcoming and uncomfortable for pedestrians, creating a barrier between downtown and Capitol Hill.

The roadways are currently wide while the sidewalks are narrow, creating a sense of marginalization for the pedestrian. The primary objective for the overpass improvements is to enhance the pedestrian experience by widening the sidewalks to create a sense of separation and safety.

Reclaiming right-of-way width for the sidewalks is dependent on the channelization recommendations of the One Center City project. The Pike Pine plan favors a one-way bicycle/ car couplet on Pike and Pine streets in order to reapportion maximum space of the right-of-way to the sidewalks.

In addition to wider sidewalks, the design proposes new paving, a protected bike lane with raised planters, and lighting integrated into the bridge railings. These elements provide comfort and recognition to pedestrians and cyclists and extend continuity across the overpasses to link downtown and Capitol Hill.

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Funding Sources for Pike-Pine Pedestrian Improvements

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STREETSCAPE: WEST REACH AND RETAIL REACH ($19.2 MILLION FROM WATERFRONT L.I.D.) STREETSCAPE: EAST REACH ($9.8 MILLION FROM PROPOSED WSCC STREET VACATION PUBLIC BENEFIT STREETSCAPE: WSCC ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS NOTES: •

SCOPE INCLUDES IMPROVEMENTS TO SIDEWALKS AND SHARED STREET ENVIRONMENTS. SCOPE DOES NOT INCLUDE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE ROADWAY (VEHICULAR AND BICYCLE LANES).

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COSTS SHOWN ARE ROUGH ORDER OF MAGNITUDE COSTS BASED ON UNIT COSTS DERIVED FROM RECENT SIMILAR WORK IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE.

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A PPE NDIX A - U R B A N DE S IG N A NA LY S IS M A PS TRANSIT HUB Pike and Pine are a crossroads where people walk, bike, drive, and use public transportation, including buses, light rail, streetcar, and monorail. This map illustrates current and proposed multi-modal routes through Pike and Pine.

TRAFFIC VOLUMES Pike and Pine are important traffic and transit connectors, but do not have the trafficcarrying capacity of the north-south avenues.

Vehicular movements on Pike and Pine and the north-south avenues affect the pedestrian experience, whether crossing an avenue or walking along the corridor.

INTERSECTIONS The relative ease or challenge of crossing the street at an intersection is a major component of the pedestrian experience, and can be affected by the following factors: • crosswalk length • queuing space • volume, speed and type of cross-traffic • position of curb ramp (single vs. bidirectional)

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A P P EN D I X A - U RB A N D ES IG N A NA LY SIS M A PS PAVEMENT CONDITIONS The condition of pedestrian pavement contributes to the ease and safety of walking, and makes an impression about quality of the pedestrian environment. Paving conditions vary along Pike and Pine. Where recent development has occurred, sidewalks are generally in good condition, whereas in the west and east reaches pavement quality has degraded.

PEDESTRIAN VOLUMES Pedestrian activity contributes to, and encourages, urban street vitality. Low pedestrian activity can also indicate weak or uncomfortable streetscapes and public environments, creating an unsafe feeling.

The blue lines on this map depict the relative levels of pedestrian activity within the corridor. At four select intersections, the green circles indicate the number of pedestrians using that intersection during the peak hour of the day in summer months.

MOBILITY Pike and Pine are important streets for all modes of transportation, including transit (bus and light rail), cycling, and walking.

Future mobility demands are important to consider as higher levels of transit ridership are expected, a new streetcar line is being built, and new cycle facilities are being considered.

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A PPE NDIX A - U R B A N DE S IG N A NA LY S IS M A PS SEATING Spending time on Pike and Pine often involves sitting for an activity - like having coffee, eating a meal, or waiting for transit.

Sometimes a place can be comfortable to read, people-watch, or chat with a friend.

Different types of seating support these different activities.

TREES Street trees are highly variable on Pike and Pine. Some blocks have intact, wellmaintained groves, while others have sparse coverage, or several trees in very poor condition. City policy is to plant street trees on all downtown streets.

LIGHTING Lighting levels and locations vary significantly between blocks. Consistent light levels, minimal glare, and the ability to recognize faces are considered best practices for urban space lighting. Supplementary light elements like signage, awning lights, storefront lights, and festival lights can contribute to a greater sense of comfort at night. This map depicts the different types of globe fixtures along Pike and Pine.

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A P P EN D I X A - U RB A N D ES IG N A NA LY SIS M A PS NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY Visibility is important for feeling safe and welcome as a pedestrian, especially at night. Features such as highly transparent storefronts, open facades without alcoves, and consistent lighting all contribute to an inviting nighttime experience.

GENERAL STREET LEVEL VITALITY Sidewalk design, together with ground floor activity, transparent facades, and high-quality storefront design, combine to shape the way we feel about place. Vital streets are areas with high levels of activity, which are often great places for people to stroll, shop, and encounter friends.

STREET LEVEL VITALITY & INVESTMENT Tenants and property owners are making a broad array of investments on Pike and Pine. Facade improvements, new retail and restaurants, and development projects affect the look and feel of the area. This map overlays recent and proposed private investment projects and street vitality.

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A PPE NDIX A - U R B A N DE S IG N A NA LY S IS M A PS DESTINATIONS Pike and Pine have some of Seattle’s most memorable places and destinations dispersed along the corridor, such as Westlake Park, the Paramount Theatre, and Pike Place Market. There are additional opportunities scattered along Pike and Pine for future active and social destinations.

CHALLENGED PUBLIC SPACES / FRONTAGES Based upon the existing conditions analysis, several portions of the Pike Pine corridor are challenged as public spaces and street frontages. These areas need improvement to become high-vitality areas that entice activity and encourage lingering.

IDENTITY ZONES Placemaking and activation builds upon the strengths of existing character and function.

Distinct activity segments are highlighted here as concepts for further exploration.

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Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One January 17 Open House Summary Project overview As part of the City's Waterfront Seattle Program, the City of Seattle's Office of the Waterfront and the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) are leading the design of Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One. This is the first phase of a multi-year effort to improve the pedestrian experience and connect Pike and Pine to the waterfront – from Pike Place Market to Capitol Hill. The City will construct these improvements as part of the Waterfront Seattle Program.

On Tuesday, January 17, 2017, the City of Seattle's Office of the Waterfront and DSA co-hosted a public open house to kick off Act One of the Pike Pine Renaissance. The meeting was intended to share information as well as gather feedback about existing conditions on Pike and Pine and the community's vision for future pedestrian mobility and street vitality improvements for the area.

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Meeting format and materials The open house was organized into five stations: pedestrian mobility, street vitality, places to linger, nighttime experience and an overall feedback station. Each station included informational display boards as well as activities to collect public feedback. Attendees received a meeting guide and a project folio when they signed in.

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Pedestrian mobility o Display boards – mobility hub map, pedestrian volumes map, traffic volumes map, intersections map, sidewalk pavement conditions map and "Pedestrian Mobility Toolbox" showing examples of design improvements to enhance pedestrian mobility o Roll plot activity – asked the question, "As a pedestrian on Pike and Pine, what areas are easy or challenging to navigate? Use a green sticky note to show us areas you really like.

Use a red sticky note to show us areas where you’d like to see improvements. What improvements would you like to see?"

Street vitality o Display boards – street vitality map, street vitality and development projects map and "Street Vitality: Share Your Thoughts" board o This station did not include a roll plot activity Places to linger o Display boards – seating areas, street trees and "Places to Linger: Share Your Thoughts" board o Roll plot activity – asked the question, "What areas of Pike and Pine make you want to stop and linger, and what areas could use improvements? Use a green sticky note to show us existing locations you like. Use a red sticky note to show us areas that need improvements. What improvements would you like to see?"

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Nighttime experience o Display boards – lighting, visibility, storefront hours and "Nighttime Experience: Share Your Thoughts" board o Roll plot activity – asked the question, "Where do you feel most and least welcome when out at night in Pike and Pine? Use a great sticky note to show us areas that work well at night. Use a red sticky note to show us areas that need Improvements. What improvements would you like to see?"

Final feedback station o Roll plot activity – roll plot of the entire project area that asked, "Based on what we’ve shared tonight, and your own Pike and Pine experience, use sticky notes to tell us: What areas do you love? What could be improved?"

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Project overview Leadership, project background and guiding principles Related projects o Related projects featured at the open house included: Once Center City, Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) addition, Third Avenue Transit Corridor Improvements, Center City Connector, Center City Bike Network and Westlake Park Activation o Project staff from some of these related projects were at the open house to help answer questions about their specific projects Schedule/budget Public engagement/Sounding Board

The meeting boards are included in Appendix B.

Advertisements and event notifications The open house was advertised using a variety of methods to target businesses, residents and other stakeholders near the project area. Notifications were distributed via postal service, online and inperson methods.

Postcard A postcard was mailed announcing the event to 17,145 addresses in an area of approximately a quartermile radius around Pike and Pine streets between 1st and Melrose avenues.

Poster 150 posters were distributed on Pike and Pine streets between 1st Ave and 15th avenues on Capitol Hill.

The posters were displayed in windows and community bulletin boards in businesses and community centers, including Seattle Central College, Mudbay and several Starbucks locations.

Flyer 120 promotional flyers were distributed to businesses on Pike and Pine streets between 1st and Melrose avenues.

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The Office of the Waterfront and DSA each sent email newsletters announcing the open house to their email subscriber lists: 6,500 subscribers and 3,810 subscribers, respectively.

Attendees were asked to provide their zip codes. Of the zip codes provided, the vast majority (98%) are located in Seattle. Of the Seattle zip codes provided, 77% are in the downtown neighborhood district.

Social media In the weeks ahead of the event, the Office of the Waterfront and DSA each promoted the open house using their Facebook and Twitter accounts. Combined, this outreach had the potential to reach approximately 22,000 Facebook followers and 65,000 Twitter followers based on the number of followers for each account.

Partner organization promotions The Office of the Waterfront and DSA each shared promotional information with key stakeholder groups, providing these groups with text and images to promote the event via their organization email lists and social media networks.

The Office of the Waterfront and DSA reached out to the following stakeholder organizations to promote the event: o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

Pike Place Market Washington State Convention Center ACT Theater Paramount Theater Melrose Market Friends of Waterfront Seattle Capitol Hill Community Council Pike Pine Urban Neighborhood Council Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce DSA members, retailers, merchants Downtown Residents’ Council Belltown Community Council West Edge Neighborhood Association Lid I-5 group

City Seattle Bellevue Kent Seattle zip codes Count

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Neighborhood districts associated with this zip code* 63 98101 Downtown 16 98121 Downtown 3 98164 Downtown 5 98104 Downtown 7 98122 Central, East 6 98102 East, Lake Union 3 98117 Ballard 3 98119 Magnolia / Queen Anne 2 98109 Lake Union, Magnolia / Queen Anne 2 98112 East 1 98108 Greater Duwamish 1 98118 Greater Duwamish, Southeast 1 98126 Delridge, Southwest *Neighborhood districts defined by City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods https://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/neighborhood-districts

Feedback collection methods Feedback from attendees was collected via comments written on roll plots of the project area, visual preference surveys and paper and online comment forms.

Website Notification materials directed the public to the Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One webpage hosted on the Waterfront Seattle website at waterfrontseattle.org/pike-pine. The webpage provided more detailed information about the project and encouraged attendance at the open house.

Roll plot activities The roll plot activities were designed to collect geographically-specific feedback on existing conditions on Pike and Pine streets, including areas and elements that are liked and areas and elements that could be improved. Attendees used sticky notes to indicate their comments.

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Visual preference surveys The visual preference surveys were designed to collect feedback on specific improvements that could be implemented on Pike and Pine streets. Attendees were shown images of potential improvements, and they used dot stickers to indicate their preferred improvements. Attendees also used sticky notes to give comments on specific elements.

Attendees 140 attendees signed in, though it is estimated that attendance was closer to 160 people, based on observations of sign-in behaviors. For example, sometimes only one person in a couple signed in, and others elected not to sign in at all.

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A P P EN D I X B - P U B LI C OP EN H O U SE NU M B E R O NE S U M M A RY R E PO RT Comment forms After visiting the stations and participating in the feedback activities, attendees had the option to fill out a comment form. The forms were available in hard copy and on laptops.

Following the meeting, data from the visual preference surveys was compiled. Comments from sticky notes and comment forms, were transcribed and organized by the geographic block referenced (e.g., Pike St and 3rd Ave) and then coded by key themes (e.g., safety, public art). In many cases, comments on the roll plots were not focused strictly on the station topic; for example, comments about pedestrian mobility were placed on the nighttime experience roll plot. During analysis, we coded feedback to reflect intent of the comment. As a result, some comments received multiple codes.

 Eliminate parking and vehicle space to create more pedestrian space  Improve bike routes on Pike and Pine streets I-5 overpass improvements  Add a "lid" over I-5 (most comments related to the overpass advocated for a "lid" concept)  Improvements to decrease traffic noise on the overpass, such as railings that reduce noise  Landscaping improvements on the overpass Crosswalk and crossing improvements  Raised crossings and shorter crossing distances throughout Pike and Pine  Safer crossings on Pine St at 8th and Terry avenues  Improve crossing on Pike St at Melrose and Boren avenues  Curb bulbs at high-capacity areas, such as 5th and 6th avenues Pavement quality  Areas cited for improvement included Pike and Pine streets between 1st and 4th avenues  Decorative brickwork at 1st Ave and Pike St uncomfortable for people in wheelchairs to navigate Transit stops and transit connections  Bus stop at Pike St and 4th Ave good example of a stop that reduces crowding  Remove bus stops between Virginia and Pine streets  Make bus stops more pleasant, via art and cleaning up litter  Improve connection between light rail and Monorail, and between light rail and the Convention Center Wayfinding  Wayfinding to direct people to light rail stops  Better wayfinding at major bus stops on 3rd and 4th avenues  Wayfinding at 8th and 9th avenues Wider sidewalks  Wider sidewalks encouraged, including suggestions to eliminate parking or vehicle lanes and replace with sidewalks Tree pits  Make tree pits more attractive, either with ground level landscaping or decorative grates Parking garage exits  Parking garage exits are a nuisance due to loud car-exit warnings and frequent driveways

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Feedback results Results are organized by the four open house station themes -- pedestrian mobility, street vitality, places to linger and nighttime experience. All comments related to a theme are included in that section regardless of where they were collected. For example, a pedestrian mobility comment from the overall feedback roll plot is accounted for in the pedestrian mobility summary section.

Some sections include geographic themes pertinent to that specific topic. The "overall geographic themes" section at the end of this document includes general feedback pertaining to geographic locations.

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Pedestrian mobility At the pedestrian mobility station, attendees were shown a "Pedestrian Mobility Toolbox" displaying examples of potential improvements – this board was not an interactive activity. Attendees were asked to use sticky notes on a roll plot map of the project area to answer the questions, "As a pedestrian on Pike and Pine, what areas are easy or challenging to navigate? What improvements would you like to see?"

Key themes Overall, the comments that meeting attendees shared regarding pedestrian mobility focused on the effects of roadway traffic, including suggestions for enhancing the I-5 overpass and improving crosswalks and sidewalks. In addition, commenters suggested improvements to transit stations and connections, as well as pedestrian wayfinding, particularly at transit hubs.

Comments that meeting attendees shared related to pedestrian mobility are summarized below. Each key topic is categorized by common themes that emerged. Each bullet reflects examples of these topics from attendees. Based on the comments recorded at this station, as well as pedestrian mobility comments from the overall feedback roll plot, the online and paper comment forms and other stations, the following key themes were noted: Number of comments 30

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Key topics Roadway and transportation  Reduce vehicle speeds  High traffic volumes and noise, especially bus volume, deters from the pedestrian experience, especially along 3rd and 4th avenues

Pedestrian mobility geographic themes The following geographic themes emerged from comments provided at the pedestrian mobility station.

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Cleanliness and clutter  Reduce garbage, litter and lack of sidewalk cleaning, particularly near 1st and 3rd avenues  Add attractive garbage and recycling cans and ash urns, and avoid dumpsters on sidewalks  Reduce sidewalk "clutter", including A-frame signs, undefined seating areas and utility boxes that attract loitering Public art  Comments regarding public art covered a wide range of suggestions, including: o Recognize Duwamish Tribe with art and native plants o Opportunity for public art on Pike St between 7th and 8th avenues o Add light and art at WSCC o Bring back bells on Pike St between 7th and 8th avenues o Fix fountain on Pine St between 3rd and 4th avenues and keep it running o Keep waterfall on Pine St between 4th and 5th avenues running o Save some Alaskan Way Viaduct columns Awnings and protections from the weather  Add additional awnings and heaters for weather protection  Praise for glass "lid" at WSCC Landscaping  Keep existing street trees and add additional street trees  Add flower baskets, especially between Terry and Boren avenues  Overall call for additional green space Street furniture  Add trash cans, ash urns, benches  Prefer not to have dumpsters on the street Parklet, Sidewalk Café  Like parklet in front of Monorail Espresso

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Street vitality At the street vitality station, attendees were shown a "Street Vitality: Share your Thoughts" board displaying examples of potential street vitality improvements. Attendees were asked, "What improvements are needed to increase vitality on Pike and Pine? Place a dot on the improvements you like. If you have a specific comment, write it on a sticky note." There was no roll plot activity at this station, but attendees placed sticky note comments related to street vitality on the overall feedback roll plot and on the paper comment forms.

Key themes Overall, attendees’ comments and dot exercise votes related to street vitality emphasized that active and transparent storefronts, as well as improved visibility, are a top priority. While not specifically asked, multiple commenters suggested reducing sidewalk litter and clutter, and adding awnings and other weather protections as tools for increasing street vitality.

Comments that meeting attendees shared related to street vitality are summarized below. Each key topic is categorized by common themes that emerged. Each bullet reflects examples of these topics from attendees. Based on the comments recorded at this station, as well as street vitality comments from the overall feedback roll plot, the online and paper comment forms, and other stations, the following key themes were noted: Number of comments 22

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Active/transparent store fronts  Preference for active, transparent and engaging storefronts  Increase transparency by encouraging shop owners not to block windows with merchandise  Comments identified specific facades that currently show high and low vitality, with praise for frontages between 5th and 8th avenues  Desire for greater visibility and vitality at light rail entrances Food trucks, pop-up retail, "quick vending"  Most comments focused on food trucks as opposed to other forms of vending or pop-up retail  Food trucks generally seen as positive, though participants offered several ideas for improvement, including: o Eliminate gasoline generators by allowing food trucks to plug into utilities o Encourage nighttime vendors o Diversify vendors in terms of price point o Regulate vendors

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High perceived vitality between 5th and 6th avenues Low perceived vitality on: o Pike and Pine near 9th Ave and to the east o Pike and Pine between 3rd and 4th avenues

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Key themes Overall, the comments that meeting attendees shared prioritized landscaping and shared streets as tools to help facilitate places to linger. Comments suggested community members preferred having fewer, concentrated and successful places to linger rather than diluting these amenities across a broad area. Concerns regarding places to linger centralized around Pike and Pine streets between 1st and 4th avenues and consisted of many comments about homelessness, safety and the overall unpleasant experience that hinders people from lingering in these locations. Attendees praised Westlake Park and Freeway Park, but some noted they would benefit from additional programming to improve perceptions of safety.

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and say awhile on Pike and Pine? Place dots on up to three of the corresponding images." Attendees also added sticky-note comments to the board.

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Comments that meeting attendees shared related to places to linger are summarized below. Each key topic is categorized by common themes that emerged. Each bullet reflects examples of these topics from attendees. Based on the comments recorded at this station, as well as places to linger comments from the overall feedback roll plot, the online and paper comment forms and other stations, the following key themes were noted: Number of Comments 26

Pop-up retail 14

Food trucks 7

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Other – in addition to dots, people posted sticky notes on the ‘other’ category of the visual preference survey. These comments are reflected in the “key topics” table above.

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Key topics Landscaping and green space  More green space, including street trees, ground-level landscaping, pocket parks and hanging flowers  Additional dog-friendly areas  Green stormwater infrastructure encouraged  Maintain landscaping for appearance and visibility  Freeway Park is seen as a good downtown park, though some note need for improved visibility and programming here to increase perceptions of safety Shared streets  Promote shared streets in high-volume pedestrian areas, particularly between 1st and 3rd avenues  Consider permanent and temporary pedestrian-only areas  Barcelona's "ramblas" and Bell Street Park cited as a good examples of pedestrian-friendly streets Programming  Positive perception of existing programming at Westlake Park and Pike Place Market  Increase programming and activation at other areas of Pike and Pine, including the area around the WSCC  Programming suggestions include: o Healthy eating workshops o Live music o Youth programming o Family activities

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Places to linger geographic themes The following geographic themes emerged from comments provided at the places to linger station. The "Overall geographic themes" section at the end of this document provides a holistic summary of geographic themes.  

Westlake Park and Pike Place Market listed as popular places to linger due to activity and programming Respondents identified areas where they currently prefer not to linger such as Pike and Pine streets between 1st and 2nd avenues

Visual preference survey results The results from the visual preference survey that asked, "What elements would make you want to stop and stay awhile on Pike and Pine? Place dots on up to three of the corresponding images" are shown below:

Other – in addition to dots, people posted sticky notes on the ‘other’ category of the visual preference survey.

These comments are reflected in the “key topics” table above.

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Attendees also added sticky-note comments to the board.

Key themes Overall, the comments that meeting attendees shared focused on perceptions of safety, active storefronts and visibility, lighting, nighttime programming and extended store hours. Safety was the most common theme mentioned, with commenters citing illicit activity, frequent panhandling and poor visibility and lighting in certain areas. Suggestions for improving the nighttime experience included increased police presence, consistent lighting and evening programming and shop hours. Comments about feeling unsafe and insufficient lighting were concentrated between 1st and 5th avenues. There were also several comments about wanting to improve lighting east of 8th Ave. Comments related to nighttime experience are summarized below. Each key topic is categorized by common themes. Each bullet reflects examples of these topics from attendees. Based on the comments recorded at this station, as well as nighttime experience comments from the overall feedback roll plot, the online and paper comment forms, and other stations, the following key themes were noted: Number of Comments 26

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Nighttime programming and extended store hours including  Host evening programming, such as farmers’ markets, crafts fairs, late night food trucks, and evening ping pong  Host events similar to Pike Place Market’s Night Market in Westlake Park  Extend evening hours for area businesses

Nighttime experience geographic themes The following geographic themes emerged from comments provided at the nighttime experience station. The "Overall geographic themes" section at the end of this document provides a holistic summary of geographic themes. o Comments cited Pike and Pine between 1st and 5th avenues as feeling the least safe, due to illegal activity and inconsistent lighting o Commenters suggested more lighting near light rail entrances and around WSCC o Commenters cited Pike between 1st and 2nd avenues, and Pike and Pine streets between 5th and 7th avenues, as being well-lit and feeling safer than other areas of the corridor o The comments that mentioned specific areas for improvements clustered around the west (between 1st and 5th avenues) and east (from 8th Ave on) ends of Pike and Pine streets.

Nighttime safety  Commenters feel least safe at night on Pike and Pine between 1st and 5th avenues, and 8th and Boren avenues  Desire for increased security and/or police presence in the evenings  Appreciation for Pike Place Market security guards  Drug-related activity and aggressive panhandling cited as frequent and Unwanted behavior  High presence of loitering, camping and sleeping on the sidewalk seen as unpleasant for pedestrians  Poor perceptions of safety due to criminal activity and drug use  Decrease skateboarding on sidewalks, in Westlake Park and at WSCC Lighting  Support for consistent lighting, but no clear preference for particular types of lighting or fixtures  Improving lighting in areas including Pike and Pine streets between 1stand 4thavenues and east of 8thAve  Improve lighting in alleyways to increase visibility and safety  Be cautious of light pollution Active storefronts and visibility  Illuminate entrances to building and transit tunnel to keep sidewalks illuminated and help pedestrians see around corners  Preference for areas that are currently well-lit with active storefronts, particularly Pike and Pine streets near 5th Ave  Improve areas that are currently dark with inactive or less-active store fronts, particularly Pike and Pinestreets near 2ndand 3rdavenues and certain blocks near WSCC and I-5 crossing  Activate empty or underused store fronts with lighting and art

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Overall geographic themes To understand whether some of the comments or themes express themselves differently throughout the corridor, we analyzed the comments in four geographic groups listed below. The key takeaways are that the need for safety improvements emerged most strongly from 1st to 3rd avenues with some carryover to 5th Avenue. Looking at comments further east toward and across I-5, the focus shifted to how storefronts, lighting and programming affect the pedestrian experience.

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Pedestrian mobility was a major focus, particularly the need for better crosswalks and sidewalks and a desire for less traffic and slower vehicle speeds.

Safety was a major theme in this area; comments included words like "dangerous," and some commenters wanted to see police and security presence.

Street vitality is particularly low in this area and that was attributed to storefront and frontage uses that were not active or welcoming to pedestrians; commenters also noted a sense that this area is often dirty and trash is visible.

3rd to 5th avenues: o o o

Commenters noted Westlake Park as bright spot in the pedestrian experience and wanted to see even more activation and programming.

In contrast, the transit tunnel in this area was noted as "creepy" and commenters identified the need for improved signage, wayfinding and lighting to direct pedestrians to tunnel entrances.

Some of the safety concerns noted between 1st and 3rd avenues were echoed in this area.

Comments specifically mentioned drug dealing, loitering at Westlake Park and the corner of 3rd Ave and Pike St as problem areas.

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Other – in addition to dots, people posted sticky notes on the ‘other’ category of the visual preference survey. These comments are reflected in the “key topics” table above.

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Comments noted that sidewalks are "dark" and "gloomy" and asked for more and better lighting throughout these blocks.

Nordstrom and Pacific Place were noted as the types of inviting storefronts that are desired, in contrast to the "blank walls" or inactive storefronts further to east near the Convention Center.

9th to Melrose avenues: o o o

There is strong interest in improving pedestrian crossing of I-5 for safety and comfort, including some comments specifically asking to build a lid over I-5.

Commenters also asked for a better overall pedestrian environment, including better sidewalk paving, lighting and landscaping.

Some comments expressed a desire for the atmosphere of Melrose Market to spill out onto the sidewalk.

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Theme 1: Safety and comfort are a priority for improving the pedestrian experience

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Illustrative quotes from the public include:  "Dark alley way[s], need more lighting"  "Need welcoming light coming from light rail entrances"  "Too many [drugs] on Pike, Westlake to the market"  "Dirty, smells of pot"  "I stopped going to [8th and Pine] because of being hounded by pan handlers upon leaving the building."  "More entertainment and businesses open later – more active gathering spaces past 6-9 pm"  "More late night food truck options"

Theme 2: Active and transparent storefronts encourage a positive pedestrian experience

Commenters recognize that building frontages and storefronts play an important role in the pedestrian experience. There is a desire for frontages that put eyes on the street and create transparency into buildings. For example, blocks with multiple entrances and active storefronts are more inviting than blocks with solid, blank walls. Locations such as 5th Avenue were identified as examples of what people would like to see.

Illustrative quotes from the public include:  "5th is great: well lit, prominent retail displays"  "Lack of retail storefronts [Pike Street between 7th and 8th avenues]"  "External entrances to individual stores within the mall would activate the street and remove blank walls"  "Blank street wall ... poor pedestrian experience"  “The lack of storefront/street activity and the [building at 3rd and Pine] canopy make for a dank, unwelcoming block; It's a very poor threshold between 3rd and 4th”  “Great frontage and street trees at city center/US bank towers”  “Back side of [hotel at 6th and Pike] deadens the block”

Theme 3: Improvements to Pike and Pine should consider many modes

People are looking for a more calm and connected pedestrian experience. Comments range from improving the pedestrian crossing of I-5 to slowing speeds on north-south streets to raised intersections along Pike and Pine. There were some topics with diverging perspectives, including street parking and bike lanes – for both topics some felt they were needed and some felt they were a negative.

Illustrative quotes from the public include:  “Shared street (1st and 2nd)”  “Close traffic on weekends to start. End with only pedestrians someday”  “Terrible pedestrian experience across I-5 to Cap Hill; add lushness and widen sidewalks”  “Need a sound barrier. Connect Cap Hill to Downtown!”  “Put a lid over the freeway”  “Please please please slow down traffic Pike/1st/2nd/3rd/4th.”  “More parking!! Less expensive! Perks to get shoppers downtown. Better pedestrian walking space.”  “Diagonal parking spaces are not urban”  “Add raised intersection all along Pike and Pine” Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One Open House Summary Updated: 2/3/2017

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“Please no bike on Pike” “Safer bike routes down Pike and Pine would increase commuting”

Theme 4: Pike and Pine need more green and landscaping Commenters expressed a desire for more landscaped elements – trees, plantings, parklets and the like.

This is especially true in comments related to places to linger. While the comments reflect an overall interest in green space along the corridor, specific locations were also identified as good examples or opportunities to add landscaping or park-like spaces.

Illustrative quotes from the public include:  “Tree and sidewalk lighting like SLU help improve dark evening”  “Recognize the Duwamish Tribe with art and native plants”  “Downtown needs more planting or grass”  “Great green space at 8th”  “More green pocket parks”  “When you go to put in trees and landscape, incorporate green storm drain infrastructure. Tree planters wherever is possible”  “Green space needed”  “Parklet in front of Monorail Espresso would be great!”  “Extend park over the freeway”  “Trees please!”  “Keep trees on 1st. More trees”

Theme 5: Build on the successful activation and programming happening at Westlake Park

Commenters noted the successful activation at Westlake Park and want to see more programming both in the park and throughout the corridor. Ideas for programming including activities uses (live music, ping pong) and passive uses (outdoor seating, grass, night markets).

Illustrative quotes from the public include:  “Activation works! Good job Westlake park...”  “Need art, food trucks, coffee carts.”  “Food trucks or vendors at night”  “Parts of Westlake should be grass. Could be artificial turf”  “Landscape interactions/outdoor seating”  “Ping pong tables in open spaces”  “Host evening markets - a la Urban Craft Uprising or Farmers Market on weekends at Westlake”

Lessons learned Based on the feedback collected, we identified the following “lessons learned” we will use to guide public outreach for future Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One efforts: 

Work more closely with community organizations and partner projects to promote events to their networks, tracking their outreach in order to measure reach and tailor approaches for future outreach efforts

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Prepared by PROJECT FOR PUBLIC SPACES 419 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003 Acknowledgements PROJECT PARTNERS Seattle Office of the Waterfront Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) CONSULTING TEAM ZGF Architects, LLP Toole Design Group Dark Light Project for Public Spaces EnviroIssues

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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

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STREETS AS PLACES

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INTRODUCTION This Activation Plan is a companion document to the "Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One 10% Design" report that encompasses the overall design vision for Pike and Pine Streets from Capitol Hill through the downtown to the newly redeveloped waterfront. The purpose of this Activation Plan is to communicate a placemaking vision for energizing these main east-west connectors to ensure their future as a vital corridor that is not only walkable, safe and comfortable, but also a vibrant public destination for all to enjoy.

This placemaking vision is of particular importance to businesses,

institutions, and property owners along the corridor as they can play a key role, along with the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA), in activating the street to attract more visitors and to entice them to linger. Indeed, placemaking can play an important role in an economic development and marketing strategy for a street, and can actively support the commercial, civic or cultural uses that front it.

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1. Pike and Pine should have a strong and distinct identity. Design choices should reinforce their role as the primary east-west pedestrian streets in the downtown.

2. Pike and Pine should offer a generous, safe, and continuous pedestrian experience from Capitol Hill to Pike Place Market and the waterfront.

3. Pike and Pine should provide a vibrant stage for enjoying city life, whether for getting from place to place or for staying activities such as eating, drinking and people watching.

4. Pike and Pine should be addressed as a whole – the uses and facades along the street are as important to success as the design of the public realm.

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A COMMUNITY PROCESS The project team for Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One engaged the community of stakeholders, property and business owners, and local residents in the design and placemaking process through two public open houses and a series of Sounding Board (stakeholder) meetings with local stakeholder groups. The Sounding Board, composed of members from a variety of professions and backgrounds, has provided feedback, perspective, and expertise on the overall analysis and concept. In January, a public open house was organized to share information, and gather feedback on the existing conditions of Pike and Pine, as well as the community’s vision for pedestrian improvements along the corridor. A second public open house was held on October 3 to confirm the streetscape, mobility and placemaking concepts for the corridor. The team also conducted a thorough analysis of the streets and sidewalks, observed activity, and studied uses along the corridor.

Themes that emerged include: • Safety and comfort are a priority for improving the pedestrian experience.

• Active and transparent storefronts encourage a positive pedestrian experience.

• Improvements to Pike and Pine should consider many transportation modes.

• Pike and Pine need more green and landscaping.

• Build on the successful activation happening at Westlake Park.

• Areas of focus and concern tend to be the eastern and western portions of the corridor.

and program-driven the public spaces are the better they will be able to respond to new lifestyles and conditions.

Thus, emphasizing uses, activities, events, temporary structures and amenities, and partnering with the streets' stakeholders, will allow the streets to remain exciting destinations over time.

A PLACEMAKING CAMPAIGN: THE ROLE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND PROPERTY OWNERS This ongoing placemaking effort could be seen as a campaign, and like a campaign it should build support and enthusiasm, promote its goals and achievements, and tap the energies and expertise of a variety of partners. Seeking the active participation of the private sector—local businesses, institutions and property owners—will be the key to its success. The DSA can play the leadership role in organizing its members and other stakeholders to support this effort.

A VISION FOR THE FUTURE While the mobility changes that are being recommended will transform the streets for decades to come, an activation plan must take into account the everchanging nature of the urban fabric, its land uses and accompanying street life. We are creating a stage on which the evolving life of the city will take place, and the more flexible 8

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f o r e v i r e h t s i t “The stree e c a l p e h t , y t i c life of the e h t , r e h t e g o t where we come ” . r e t n e c e h t o t pathway -- William H. Whyte

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STREETS AS PLACES Pike and Pine Streets, as they flow through downtown Seattle from Pike Place Market to Capitol Hill, are far more than transportation conduits. They are important destinations and public spaces in their own right and can be activated as any great public space would be. Project for Public Spaces (PPS) has developed an approach to transforming streets that we call "Streets as Places," with a number of key principles that will help cities, property owners and businesses gain a new perspective on how streets can energize the life of a city.

Like few other places, streets are a public stage where life unfolds.

From town parades and trick-or-treating, to markets and public gatherings, they’re where we celebrate and come together with our neighbors. They’re where we bump into friends, and one of the few places where we routinely encounter people who are different from ourselves. They’re where people have gathered to protest injustice for centuries. Streets are more than just a means of mobility. Streets themselves are critical public spaces that can lend richness to the social, civic, and economic fabric of our communities.

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Of course, an important function of streets is also to facilitate travel from one place to another. But many of the streets in our communities – especially those in our downtowns, Main Streets, and residential areas – can be so much more than just a conduit for traffic. Streets as Places is about helping people begin to see streets in their entirety: not just their function in transporting people and goods, but the vital role they play in animating the social and economic life of communities. It’s about communities owning and reclaiming their streets, participating in civic life, and having a direct impact on how their public spaces look, function, and feel.

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Designing streets that function as great places is more than just a "nice" thing to do. As Peter Kageyama, founder of the Creative Cities Summit, explains: "No longer is it sufficient to build places that are merely functional and safe. Our placemaking aspirations must be as high and as grand as our economic goals because they are bound together." In an age when people are more mobile than ever, and cities and businesses compete to attract talent, great streets are essential to boosting economic development and tourism.

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Streets as Places is about Placemaking on one of the most important public spaces each community has – our streets. Strengthening the connection between people and the places they share, Placemaking refers to a collaborative process by which we can shape our public realm in order to maximize shared value. With community-based participation at its center, an effective Streets as Places process capitalizes on a local community’s assets, inspiration, and potential, and results in streets that contribute to people’s health, happiness, and well being.

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1. Offer a Variety of Attractions and Destinations: • • • •

Offer a choice of things to do EVERY DAY Power of 10+ Ensure that there are diverse activities for people of all ages and incomes There should be a “continuous variety” of commercial or cultural uses

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2. Power of Ten

Activate streets using the "Power of Ten:" • Every district should have ten great destinations • Every destination should have ten great places • Every place should have ten things to do.

• Even sidewalks can have ten things to do!

POWER OF 10+: PLACE 3. Learn about upcoming events 1. Read the paper

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3. Use Events to Create Energy: • • •

Streets, like parks and plazas, should be programmed with seasonal activities and cultural celebrations Streets can be closed on a regular basis for festivals, markets, cultural and promotional events Sidewalks can also be the setting for a variety of events without street closures

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Moveable seating is both comfortable and gives people a sense of control Shade and weather protection encourage people to stay longer Create a memorable experience that draws people every day, such as swings, water elements and fun seating

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6. Develop a Unique Identity and Image • • •

Showcase local assets Emphasize historic character Use lighting and color to express a unique identity

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Experiment with new amenities, events and activities, and temporary infrastructure before building permanent improvements Build enthusiasm and awareness with the public Forge partnerships Lighter Quicker Cheaper informs best practices for later planning efforts and permanent projects

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The following diagram illustrates the principal character zones in the Pike Pine corridor. A number of world-class uses and destinations shape the character of the corridor, from Pike Place Market on the west to the Washington State Convention Center on the east. These destinations drive the placemaking recommendations, and the activation is intended to support their ongoing success as regional magnets and to help fill the gaps in street level vitality.

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A VISION FOR ACTIVATION The character of Pike and Pine has changed and evolved over Seattle’s history due to a variety of influences including industry, transportation, retail and downtown office growth, tourism and hospitality. The dynamic nature of this 23 block project area results in a unique experience traveling along Pike and Pine, and can inform a suite of activation strategies for different places or circumstances throughout the area.

ACTIVATION STRATEGY BLOCKS MAP MARKET AREA BLOCKS TRANSITION TO RETAIL BLOCKS RETAIL BLOCKS CONVENTION CENTER /ENTERTAINMENT BLOCKS TRANSITION TO CAPITOL HILL BLOCKS PINE STREET

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A SUMMARY OF ACTIVATION STRATEGIES MARKET AREA AND TRANSITION TO RETAIL BLOCKS PIKE AND PINE STREETS: 1ST AVENUE – 4TH AVENUE Characterized by: • Lower scale historic development • Local and visitor-oriented retail in smaller spaces • A growing hotel destination • Proximity to Pike Place Market, one of Seattle’s signature destinations • Worn-out conditions in the public realm Activation strategies here are: • Pike 1st – 2nd: A shared street that will be a welcoming pedestrian zone and gateway from the Pike Place Market to the retail blocks • Pine 1st – 3rd: Outdoor Dining that will create year-round activity on the wide sidewalks • Pike 2nd – 4th: Bus Transit/Walking Zone • Pine 3rd-4th: Transit Activity Zone & Tech Innovation Zone to spread the energy of Westlake Park down Pine Street and celebrate the transit entrances • Corridor-wide placemaking RETAIL BLOCKS PIKE AND PINE STREETS: 4TH AVENUE – 7TH AVENUE Characterized by: • Moderate to large scale development • Regional and city-wide retailing (but some question of how it will adapt to on-line retailing) • Major entrances and stations for the regional rail system (that will become increasingly busy 22

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Activation strategies here are: • Sidewalk Vending • Creative Storefronts • Storefronts • Activating Blank Walls • Pike 5th -6th Bus Waiting Area • Corridor wide placemaking CONVENTION CENTER/ENTERTAINMENT BLOCKS PIKE STREET: 7TH AVENUE – TERRY AVENUE AND PINE STREET: 7TH AVENUE – 9TH AVENUE Characterized by: • Significantly large convention facilities with noticeably less active storefront edges due to large exhibit spaces • Existing and new hotels and new, high density housing Activation strategies here include: • Ground floor activity and colorful displays on Pike at the Convention Center • Outdoor Performances • Outdoor Lounges and temporary beer gardens • Public art and special lighting on the blank walls • Corridor wide placemaking

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TRANSITION TO CAPITOL HILL BLOCKS PIKE STREET: TERRY AVENUE – MELROSE AVENUE AND PINE STREET: 9TH AVENUE – MELROSE AVENUE Characterized by: • An area that likely frayed following the construction of Interstate 5 in the 1960’s but now rapidly filling back in; • A future, multi-block convention center expansion facility with active fronting uses ; • A notoriously, unfriendly segment over Interstate 5 with inefficient traffic design, barren, substandard pedestrian facilities and old, physical conditions on the bridge structures; • An improving western edge of the Capitol Hill Neighborhood with numerous, new food and entertainment uses near Melrose Avenue; • Plymouth Pillars Park, a small overlook of the City featuring iconic pillars, offering respite from a busy intersection Activation Strategies here include: • Activating Plymouth Pillars Park • Encourage signature public art at overpasses • Corridor wide placemaking

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A VISION FOR ACTIVATION OF THE MARKET AREA BLOCKS PINE BETWEEN 1ST AND 3RD Outdoor Dining

The historic Pike Place Market, one of Seattle's most popular destinations for visitors and locals alike, anchors the west end of Pike Pine and now extends into a newly-built plaza to the west that will ramp down to the redeveloped waterfront ("MarketFront" project).

The market's vitality stretches up Pike and Pine to 1st Avenue with its unique collection of eateries and specialty food shops. More space is needed to the east of 1st Avenue to create a spillover area for the crowds that descend on the market and to act as a gateway from the market to the retail district. Thus, the blocks of Pike between 1st and 2nd Avenues and Pine between 1st and 3rd Avenues are envisioned as places to linger, with programming and amenities that welcome the market customers, and food-oriented uses that activate the streets.

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PIKE BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND: SHARED STREET Pike Street between 1st and 2nd is envisioned as a shared street: a street with such limited and slow traffic that pedestrians feel comfortable crossing anywhere. Such streets are popular in Barcelona, London and Copenhagen, and are being introduced to New York City. A shared street can serve as a plaza, a gathering space, a place for people to meet, linger, dine outdoors and enjoy watching the action. This block of Pike could become a haven for outdoor diners, ice cream vendors, or buskers performing music for the visitors. Businesses interested in catering to tourists or providing outdoor tables could find this a great opportunity as many people will pass through on foot and bike.

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PINE BETWEEN 1ST AND 3RD: OUTDOOR DINING Pine Street between 1st and 3rd, like Pike Street, will be a gateway to the Pike Place Market and the waterfront beyond. Sidewalks will be widened on these two blocks and will be able to accommodate outdoor dining, prepared food counters and retail displays. Like a Parisian street, cafes can interact with passersby and could even be protected from the weather to encourage year-round dining. Pine Street will be a favorite place to stroll, with many visitors and locals walking down from the transit hub between 3rd and 4th Streets.

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A VISION FOR ACTIVATION OF THE TRANSITION TO RETAIL BLOCKS PINE BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH

Pike between 2nd and 4th Avenues and Pine between 3rd and 4th Avenues have been described as blocks that feel unsafe and uncomfortable to walk, and serve as a kind of barrier that prevent people from walking further west from Westlake Park. Yet these blocks provide important access to transit, both the bus/ light rail tunnel and bus stops, and should smoothly transport pedestrians from the retail district to the market and the waterfront beyond. These blocks could be important public spaces in their own right because of the numbers of commuters who take the bus or train; they present opportunities for commuters to rest, play games, or buy food and drink from mobile vendors.

This kind of visible activity will create a magnet that will attract people from Westlake Park or from the retail shops on Pike Pine to the east. Businesses on these blocks could take advantage of the crowds with lively retail displays and active ground floors.

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PIKE BETWEEN 2ND AND 4TH: BUS TRANSIT/WALKING ZONE While Pike between 2nd and 4th will not be the kind of commuter magnet that Pine is, it still sees large numbers of bus riders, especially at peak times in the evening. Enhancing it to feel safe and welcoming is equally important, however, because pulling pedestrians from the retail district to the west is critical. Providing bus waiting amenities on this block, along with mobile vending, could make the block more comfortable for commuters and visitors alike.

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Pine between 3rd and 4th Avenues features Macy's to the north, with a major transit entrance to the busway and light rail on the north and south. This block will remain a busy stop for city and suburban bus routes. By removing the current angled parking on the south side, space for a protected bike lane plus pop-up activation, can be gained.

Macy's is in transition, with Amazon planning to rent its upper floors.

With a mix of users—shoppers, commuters, and young technology workers—frequenting the sidewalk under the large Macy's canopy, and commuters pouring in and out of the entrance on the south side, there is an opportunity to transform the character of both sidewalks into lingering places where pedestrians can enjoy amenities, meet up, and buy food and drink from mobile vendors. By lightening the heavy Macy's canopy with transparent glass and specialty lighting at night, the sidewalk on the north could attract young people with games, temporary beer gardens, lounges and movable seating. With more space, the southern sidewalk could function like an extension of Westlake Park with its fun activities and games for families and kids.

The design vocabulary on both sides can convey a young, colorful vibe, increasing the feeling of safety and fun.

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VISION FOR ACTIVATION OF THE RETAIL BLOCKS

Seattle's retail shopping district, east of 4th Avenue, has long featured a mix of large department stores, such as Nordstrom's, upscale brands, such as Tiffany, and local retailers. Until recently, it has competed successfully with the metropolitan area's malls and lifestyle centers.

The situation for all brick-and-mortar retail now, however, is dire, with the internet and low-price stores taking over market share. Only by transforming the shopping experience and creating destinations with a wide variety of things to do can a traditional retail district compete.

Retailers have to work much harder to enhance experiences, both inside and outside their stores. What happens on the street and sidewalk, in the display windows and on the facade of the buildings should be viewed as just as important as the interior of the store. Store owners may need to work together, and in conjunction with the Downtown Seattle Association, to create a new and exciting experience on the street. Seattle families will then make a day of it: shopping, dining, playing, catching a movie, or visiting Pike Place Market. This way, the activation of Pike and Pine as special places within the retail neighborhood will play an important role in continuing to attract shoppers to the area.

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SIDEWALK VENDING The sidewalks must come alive with attractive displays and smallscale retail vendors, either by bringing the shopping experience outside from the existing stores, or by creating small seasonal market places that give local retail entrepreneurs or makers an opportunity to sell their wares. Small food and beverage kiosks can be carved out of existing spaces and offer a window onto the sidewalk, just as Monorail Espresso has created a popular destination on Pike between 5th and 6th.

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STREET DISPLAYS Retail districts were once alive with products visible on the sidewalks and the sight of people shopping on sidewalks would pull more people into the stores. When a shop, such as a bookstore or a giftshop, can create beautiful outdoor displays or even glass vitrines on the sidewalks, it enhances the pedestrian experience and promotes the products.

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STOREFRONTS Window shopping is another tried-and-true pedestrian activity. Stores have in the past few decades become complacent, forgetting what an art form window displays once were. Colorful and creative product displays, lighting, signage and even artwork will transform the street wall once again into an active edge to the street.

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PIKE BETWEEN 5TH AND 6TH : BUS WAITING AREA This particularly wide sidewalk presents a unique opportunity to create a comfortable area for commuters to wait and shoppers to linger by offering seating and other street amenities, rain protection, mobile vendors and eateries facing the street. Possible improvements could include leaning rails at trees, green infrastructure, moveable furniture and small vendor space.

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VISION FOR ACTIVATION OF THE THE CONVENTION CENTER AND ENTERTAINMENT AREA BLOCKS Thousands of visitors flocking to conventions and meetings at the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) offer local businesses a tremendous opportunity if they market their products and entertainment to this crowd. Seattle businesses are sophisticated enough to offer more than t-shirts and alcohol, although a beer garden or outdoor lounge could be a huge temporary draw.

Considering that there are large numbers of people looking for evening food and entertainment, and places to meet up or for groups to gather, Pike and Pine between 7th and 9th could become a vibrant entertainment district.

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OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES

Local hotels, restaurants and even the WSCC can create outdoor lounge areas with temporary bars and comfortable seating, preferably with some weather protection, around the WSCC and even under its barrel-vaulted roof on Pike Street.

This is an area where outdoor entertainment—music, theater, performance art, local choral groups—would enhance the sidewalk experience, especially when conventions are in session. In front of the convention center entrances, on corners, in vacant lots or parking spaces, small-scale informal busking and organized performances would enliven the streets. Why should New Orleans be the only city that entertains visitors this way?

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ACTIVATING BLANK WALLS Many of the buildings in the retail neighborhood, whether stores, restaurants, hotels or the convention center, have totally blank walls, or blank glass windows, facing the sidewalk. An important principle of a successful street is an active edge or ground floor. All facades should have something to look at, and if not people visibly active on the ground floor, at least displays, artwork or information that will create a lively atmosphere.

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PIKE AT THE CONVENTION CENTER While the new extension to the Convention Center on Pine Street will go a long way toward transforming that street east of 9th Avenue, Pike Street lacks life for several blocks due to the blank walls of the WSCC, the lack of active ground floors, and the sheer concrete cliff of Freeway Park. While the traffic getting on and off I-5 creates a hurdle for pedestrians heading to and from Capitol Hill—which will be addressed by the Mobility Project—a dark, unsafe ambience pervades Pike Street for several blocks largely due to the architecture and blank walls. Opening up the ground floor entrances, pulling cafes outdoors and adding movable seating, creating meet-up areas and enhancing the experience with interesting lighting and public art will go a long way in lightening the feeling of this part of the corridor, for visitors and passers-by alike.

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VISION FOR ACTIVATION OF THE TRANSITION TO CAPITOL HILL BLOCKS

Design improvements for these blocks include much enhanced pedestrian and cyclist space both along the new WSCC Convention Center Expansion site and the original I-5 overpasses.

While this area won't be a focus of intense activation programming as it is more of a passage space versus staying place, there are opportunities to enhance outdoor enjoyment at Plymouth Pillars Park with improved seating, fencing, lighting, and small events once the right-of-way area has improved and the new Convention Center is open. Pike Pine improvements can augment placemaking efforts already under consideration around Melrose Avenue and the new Convention Center, making the connection between Capitol Hill Neighborhood and downtown a desirable experience.

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Rendering of future active frontage at WSCC Expansion on Pine Street Image Credit: WSCC; Rendering by LMN, 2016

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PLYMOUTH PILLARS PARK Plymouth Pillars Park is a small, triangular space overlooking the highway with memorable views of the downtown skyline. Seattle Parks furnishes moveable tables and chairs, which are rarely used.

The park could become a playful stopping point for pedestrians heading over the bridge, and a photo opportunity it if were marked by temporary, interactive art. Chess and other game tables could also entice passerbys to stay and enjoy the view.

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SIGNATURE ELEMENTS Just as the street design consists of elements that are unique to some blocks and others that are consistent throughout the Pike Pine Corridor, some signature placemaking elements can help to knit the corridor together, giving it a character and sense of place that distinguish it from neighboring streets.

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FIXED AND MOVEABLE SEATING The streets are noticeably lacking in comfortable places to sit, whether supplied as public amenities or by private businesses. Here a public/private partnership—the City, DSA and private businesses— could provide, maintain, and monitor outdoor seating, whether public benches, movable tables and chairs for outdoor dining and games, or fun seating such as hammocks or lounge chairs. A "lighter, quicker, cheaper" experiment with seating could start right away to test out management concepts or begin to enliven some blocks.

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WEATHER PROTECTION Many ground floors on Pike and Pine sport canopies to offer rain protection. These are particularly important at bus waiting areas and outdoor cafes. While canopies or awnings should not look the same throughout the corridor, businesses and property owners should strive to provide them, without creating dark areas that feel unsafe.

Glass or translucent canopies are particularly successful. In open areas where canopies are not feasible, umbrellas or other temporary structures would be desirable.

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CORNERS Building corners and intersections are highly effective in activating streets because they are the most visible public spaces on a street—usually seen from two directions by passersby. Thus, corner entrances are often the most desirable for retail businesses, and if that is not practical, colorful, well-lighted window displays are useful.

Restaurants with outdoor dining at the corners are highly visible and other forms of activation such as seating, meeting places, water features, and performance space, however small, will do double-duty at a corner.

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HOTELS Existing and new hotels can play a powerful role in creating places on an urban street. While driveways and port cocheres discourage pedestrian activity, canopies, valet waiting areas, outdoor lounges and dining, and meet-up places help activate the sidewalk and make it safer, promote the hotel, and entice locals to patronize the dining establishments. Some of the best hotel lobbies literally spill out onto the street or into courtyards that function as vibrant pocket parks.

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ALLEYS Alleys are a constant theme of Pike Pine, and while many are actively used for loading, deliveries and trash pick-up and cannot be transformed into permanently active public spaces, they do not have to become black holes on the block. The alley walls can be used as canvases for murals and lighting, and, occasionally, events could be held in the alleys in the evenings or on weekends to supplement sidewalks as public space.

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PUBLIC ART In placemaking, public art, whether temporary or permanent, can play a strong role by engaging, delighting, enticing and communicating as long as it is more than a static piece that just becomes part of the background. Art can play an important role in triangulation: providing the neutral attraction that acts as the ice breaker to break down barriers between strangers and forge connections among them.

It can be a true community builder. Murals, temporary sculptures, art displays in storefronts, furniture, and even lighting can become delightful beacons and focal points in the corridor, providing a unique image and identity.

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EVENTS AND PROGRAMS DSA, working with local businesses and partners, can actively program all or parts of the corridor with the goals of promoting the businesses and cultural institutions, attracting visitors, and creating an opportunity for the community to gather. Closing streets to traffic for seasonal festivals, sidewalk sales, cyclovias, or outdoor performances is now a standard activity in most cities. However, Pike and Pine, because of their transit functions, may be difficult to close. Nevertheless, the sidewalks can be the stages for festivals and certain blocks could be the sites for more localized events: The Pike and Pine blocks between 1st and 2nd Avenues, which serve no transit function, could be closed for events. For example, a food festival

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could occupy the entire market district, extending up to 2nd Avenue.

The shared street on Pike between 1st and 2nd especially holds the potential of becoming an event street which could serve partners like Pike Place Market, extending its festivities. Pike Street at WSCC, under the barrel-vaulted canopy, could be closed for conventionrelated events, if the bus can be temporarily rerouted. The holiday market at Westlake Park can be extended up the sidewalks of both Pike and Pine with more market booths, busking, special lighting and performances to entice people to shop the streets. A sidewalk sale could activate the retail district, pulling products out onto the sidewalks.

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MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND POLICIES FOR PIKE AND PINE In order to enhance the overall experience of Pike Pine, policies and programs could be developed that will allow the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) to partner more closely with private property owners, businesses and local entrepreneurs. Sidewalk and street activation depends on more than streetscape, lighting, and beautification, as important as those are. It also relies on the participation of the businesses and institutions that are the main events, the destinations, the dynamic edges of the streets.

Example: An example of such criteria is the Downtown Denver Partnership’s design standards for the 16 th Street Mall. Here the BID controls the sidewalks and provides the permits for outdoor dining. Thus, it has the leverage through the permitting process to enforce its design standards. See the links below for more information on Denver’s programs.

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OUTDOOR DINING The City of Seattle could give DSA the authority to permit sidewalk cafes, and to develop design guidelines, as well as rules and regulations, that the organization could enforce, with help from the City. The goal is not to create uniformity, but to set standards that enhance the character and comfort of the streets and blocks, while providing flexibility for creativity and individual expression.

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Elements that could be included in the design guidelines are: • Fences or planters around the perimeter of restaurants: DSA could ensure that the fences, if required, enhance the character of the block, are constructed of durable material, and do not block visibility.

• Configuration of seating and its relationship to pedestrian passage on the sidewalk • Furniture: tables and chairs should comply with standards set by the DSA • Requirement for umbrellas where tables are not under awnings: weatherprotection is essential in Seattle, and restaurants should be encouraged to install awnings or to provide umbrellas.

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OUTDOOR DISPLAYS, AMENITIES AND FURNITURE Another sidewalk activation measure that DSA could encourage are outdoor retail displays, sidewalk signage (such as sandwich boards), flower boxes and planters, and outdoor benches and seating. Again, the City of Seattle could give DSA the authority to regulate these elements on the sidewalks. Rather than over-control them, DSA could encourage them through grants, contests (e.g. the most attractive flower box), and design assistance.

RETAIL STOREFRONTS AND WINDOW DISPLAYS While design guidelines could set expectations for the design and lighting of window displays and storefront design, the most effective method to achieve attractive, eye-catching displays could be free design assistance, implementation grants, and formal competitions among the store owners for the best window display. While independent retailers may be more receptive to free assistance

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than large chains, a few spectacular storefronts or windows could encourage others to follow suit.

Example: The 34 th Street BID in New York City instituted a retail program that includes free design assistance for retailers regarding signage, storefronts, awnings, and building facades. Design help is often in the form of color renderings. The BID’s approach is based on similar programs instituted by many Main Street managers through the National Main Street program. In addition, the 34 th Street BID has a merchandising specialist on staff who works with the independent retailers on window display, lighting and store layout. The BID found that it was easier to work with independent retailers than large chains.

16th Street Mall, Denver, CO

Activation Plan

Conceptual Design Package

A P P EN D I X C - P I K E PINE R E NA ISSA NC E : ACT O NE ACT IVAT IO N PL A N

VENDING CARTS AND KIOSKS DSA could follow the example of other downtown organizations and promote vending carts and temporary kiosks in particular areas. This is already happening at Westlake Park and Occidental Park in Pioneer Square with food trucks. As mentioned earlier, food trucks could populate the area near the transit entrances on Pine between 3rd and 4th Streets in the short-term but be replaced by more permanent kiosks there in the long-term.

Example: The Downtown Denver Partnership manages a vending program on the 16 th Street Mall called “Marketplace on the Mall” that consists of 20-40 vendors, depending on the season. See http://www. downtowndenver.com/business-retail/vending-on-the-16th-streetmall for more information.

Vendors at the Marketplace include: • Food carts and food trailers for food vending • Merchandise/retail sales in Retail Merchandise Units (RMU’s) that are open-sided structures typically 8’ x 3.5’ • Experiential vending (e.g. portraits, henna tattoos, floral and art displays); and, • BID-owned kiosks that are rented for one-year terms. One of the more permanent kiosks is occupied by an InformationCustomer Service Center.

Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One

Pike Pine Renaissance Act One

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