Revitalize WA May 8, 2014 Brice Maryman SvR Design Company

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Historic Alleys
Revitalize WA
May 8, 2014
Brice Maryman
SvR Design Company
www.facebook.com/svrdesign
@svrdesign
HEALTH
Image by Chuck Wolfe
VALUE
Image by Chuck Wolfe
PLACE
Image by Kari Quass
VALUE
Image by Jordan Lewis
PIONEER SQUARE ALLEYS | RICH HISTORY
1973 | WITH HISTORY LAYERED BELOW
As a legacy of the Great Seattle Fire, numerous
areas ways exist underneath the streets and
sidewalks of Pioneer Square. While none appear
to exist in Nord Alley or Pioneer Square, they
do exist along the perpendicular streets and will
need to be considered in any proposed design.
1905 | SURROUNDED BY TRANSIT
For the first time, Nord Alley and Pioneer
Passage appear in their current configuration,
with street cars (thin lines with small black dots)
threading throughout Pioneer Square.
1893 | REBUILT IN BRICK
The wood buildings surrounding current Nord
Alley and Pioneer Passage were burned down
in the Great Seattle Fire of 1889. New buildings
were soon to emerge, made of fire resistant
brick.
1856 | INTO THE CITY
Nord Alley is no longer a primary street, replaced
by current Occidental Way. Streets are becoming
more formalized to the north.
1856 | ONTO THE SAWDUST
Pioneer Passage emerges on the sawdust
behind Yesler’s Mill.
1855 | OUT OF THE MARSH
Nord Alley appears to be one of the original
streets in Seattle; Pioneer Passage was largely
marsh, soon to be filled.
1888 | FRAMED BY WOOD
Just before the Great Seattle Fire, Seattle was
booming with rail lines coming across the mouth
of the Duwamish out to the wharfs and piers of
Seattle’s Central Waterfront. Alleys are not even
marked on the maps.
SvR Design Company | Olson Kundig Architects | Leni Schwendinger Light Projects
This project is funded in part by a neighborhood matching fund award from
the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods: www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods
PIONEER SQUARE ALLEYS | ACTIVE EDGES
Retrofit Lighting
Arch
Art
Alley Garden
Wood “Infill”
Storefront/Back
Nord Alley Looking East
Electrical
Junction Box
Fire Escapes
Modern
Window
Box
Stone Detail
Nord Alley Looking West
Seismic
Renovation
Rosettes
Conduit
Brick/Mortar Sill
Wood
Window
Box
Fire Escapes
Brick Corbel
Vent
Window
Art
Modern Chain-link
Security Gate
Catenary Lights
Balcony
Garden
Renovated Shop Entry
Bike Racks
Fire
Alarm
Gutter
Guard
Roof Drains
Seismic
Renovation
Rosettes
Metal Mesh
Stone Sills
Art Installation
Steel Mesh/Bar
Security Doors
With Transparency
PIONEER SQUARE ALLEYS | ACTIVE EDGES
Historic Signs
Fire Escapes
Roof Rain-water For Plants
Art
Courtyard?
Curbs
Potential Openings?
Historic Paint Pattern
Pioneer Passage Looking East
Fire Escapes
Light Fixtures
Exhaust Fan
Window Gardens
Exhaust Grates
Art
Steel Lintels
Pioneer Passage Looking West
Alley Garden
Modern Architectural Facade
PIONEER SQUARE ALLEYS | NIGHTSEEING TOUR
PIONEER SQUARE ALLEYS | WHAT WE HEARD
“Rain water can be harvested, native
plants reintroduced. Bring urban and
ecological character together. ”
“Even paving for easy
walking and bike”
“Turn underground windows/doors into
light wells (or something interesting).”
“Communal spaces to grow food”
“Have a plethora of micro retail”
“A place to be… Not a place to pee.”
“Lighting can be functional and beautiful. Art,
safety, and it could be located to make a ceiling.”
“More urban gardens”
“Active storefronts”
“Community accumulative art – everyone can
add something – a lock, a drawing, a note.”
“Excitement”
“Live music and dancing”
“Live music and dancing”
“Night market at least twice a week”
“String lights above.”
“Social places”
“S
“Yellow brick
road in alleys.”
“Spaces for quiet
contemplation over a glass of
wine or coffee”
“The alley should hold events. My class at UW
had art show called Alley Art Walk in the U
District. There was music and food. It was a
party. Do it!”
“Surprises”
“More hanging
green”
“Seem old yet new and be
a place for utility, art, and
gathering”
“Smoother surfaces so I could
skateboard through them”
“Garbage free! Full of art!”
“Outdoor cafes”
“Food and drink”
“A place where people can come
together and share a beautiful space”
“Canopy infrastructure.
Modular trackscape.”
“Link alleys and have
mid-block crossings.”
“Be loved by people of all demographics”
“A transformational
other worldliness”
1. BE AUTHENTIC
2. BE FLEXIBLE
3. ENCOURAGE GOOD, DISCOURAGE BAD
4. MAKE ALLEYS A PLACE FOR ALL
STRENGTHS OF THE GALLERY OPTION:
• HIGHLIGHTS WHAT IS ALREADY THERE
• MAXIMIZES THE USE OF HISTORIC MATERIALS
STRENGTHS OF THE STAGE OPTION:
• FLEXIBILITY & TOUGHNESS OF CONTINUOUS PAVEMENT
• INVITES NEIGHBORS TO ADD THEIR CREATIVITY OVER TIME
PIONEER SQUARE ALLEYS | CONCEPT SYNTHESIS
CONTINUOUS
SURFACE
DRIVE AISLE
VS.
PERIPHERY
ENTRIES
&
EDDIES
BLUR
BOUNDARIES
ACTIVITY
ZONES
PIONEER SQUARE ALLEYS | DESIGN NORD ALLEY
PIONEER SQUARE ALLEYS | DESIGN PIONEER PASSAGE
PIONEER SQUARE ALLEYS | LIGHTING STRATEGY
CABLE LIGHTING
TIVOLI LIGHTS
FIBER OPTICS
ENTRY LIGHTING
ABO LIGHT
ATLANTIC AVE LIGHT
ACCENT LIGHTING
LED STRIP LIGHTS
PIONEER SQUARE ALLEYS | UNIT PAVERS
PIONEER SQUARE ALLEYS | PAVING MATERIALS
PIONEER SQUARE ALLEYS | HOW IT WORKS
EXISTING CONDITIONS
PEEL
STABILIZE
REINFORCE
HOLD
ADHERE
RESTORE
Historic Alleys
Revitalize WA
May 8, 2014
Brice Maryman
SvR Design Company
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@svrdesign
Winslow Way Street Reconstruction
Nathan Polanski, PE ([email protected])
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City of
Bainbridge
I l d
Island
Winslow:
A
Area
off
focused
density
Winslow Way - Community Center
Winslow Tomorrow Visioning (2004)

Identifies Winslow Way as central to the island’s
identity,
y, community
yq
qualities,, and culture

Desire for a growing, connected, and accessible
downtown (a pedestrian place)

Stewardship of resources and natural environment

Design criteria: Community Identity, Economic
Vitality,
y, Access and Circulation,, etc.
Existing Condition: Mobility
Existing Condition: Surface Conditions
Settling
Ponding Water
Inaccessibility
< 4’’ width
dh
Asphalt Cracking
Concrete Heaving
Existing Conditions: Utilities
Sanitaryy Sewer:
Severe corrosion; Mis-aligned joints
Ponding water, No treatment
Storm Sewer:
Water Mains:
Replacement
recommended in
1985
Sub-surface utilities require extensive trenching
Winslow Mall
Classic Cycle
American
Marine Bank
~57% Disturbance in downtown core
~42% Disturbance in both outer districts
~47% Disturbance overall
Storm Drain
Sewer
Water
Electric
Complete Streets and
G
Green
IInfrastructure
f
A
Approach
h
 A system that
promotes:
– Healthy
Connections;
– Natural Drainage;
– People Places;
– Less Use of Energy;
– Habitat.
Art
Garden
Ecology
Winslow Way: Broad Goals and Dreams
Blackbir
d

Complete S
C
Street design
approach

Preserve existing benches,
bricks, community driven
art

Wider, well-lit, accessible
sidewalks
id
lk and
d crosswalk
lk
with texture treatment

Bicycle racks, landscaping,
pedestrian seating areas

Stormwater Planter, street
trees, pervious concrete
Before
3 Years Post Construction
Before Before
Before
Before
1 Year Post Construction
Before
Before
Before
Before
Before
Before
Before
Before
Lessons Learned

Grading challenges

Roadway geometry changes

Plant establishment and preparation
p p

Construction administration
Winslow Way Street Reconstruction
Nathan Polanski, PE ([email protected])
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Steve King, P.E.
Community and Economic
Development Dept.
South Wenatchee Stats

 Traditional High Density Neighborhoods w/ Alleys
 Amazing Diversity – Over 50% Hispanic
 Commercial District within Walking Distance of
Residential Area (8,000 Residents)
 Home to the Wenatchee Community Center
 Home to Transit Hub including Bus and Amtrak
 Two Elementary Schools within Walking Distance
 Two Neighborhood Markets
 Two Large Parks
Stroads ??

Commercial Area

Residential Area

Alleys

Neighborhood Markets

Overview

AIA - SDAT

American Institute of Architects
Sustainable Design Assessment Team
http://www.aia.org/about/initiatives/AIAS075425
See Their Guidelines
Pre-SDAT Process

 Grant Application
 Steering Committee Formed
 Council Member and Local Architect Lead
 Comprehensive Plan and Research
 Community Support
 Grant Awarded
“I Imagine” Chalkboards

SDAT Team

SDAT Event

 3 Day Intense Community Meetings
 Community Dinner
 Tours
 Roll – Out Presentation
 Reports:
 Based on Community Values with Objective
Multidisciplinary Perspective
 Results Driven
Results - Priorities

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Streets
Lighting
Parks
Sidewalks
Store
Clean
Safe
50%
31%
31%
29%
24%
20%
14%
Historic Properties - Commercial
Historic Properties - Residential
Chelan Ave. Existing
Conditions
Chelan Ave. Improved
Chehalis St. Existing
Conditions
Chehalis St. Improved
Developing Alleyways
ALLEYS
Community Bridge
Frederick, Maryland
The Carroll Street Bridge, 1993
Functional Art: Urban Furnishings
Bike rack
Bike rack
Bus shelter
Man hole covers
Functional Art: Seating
Functional Art: Surface Art
Functional Art: Surface Art
Participatory Public Art
Participatory Public Art : Temporary
Interactive Public Art
Interactive Public Art
Bridge Lighting
Artistic Lighting and Light Art
Murals
A handful of keys
Murals
Next Steps

 Complete Subarea Plan for South Wenatchee
 City Council Adoption
 Engage and Empower Community Leaders
 Implement
Thank you!

Questions?
Feel Free to contact me at:
Steve King
[email protected]
509-888-3203
Community and Economic Development Dept.
Revitalizing Carnation
The Tolt Avenue Action Plan
In the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley
At the confluence of two salmonid rivers
No public sewer system until 2008
Just in time for the recession
SR203/Tolt Avenue = Carnation’s Main Street
• One lane each direction
• one traffic signal, plus
• one pedestrian activated crossing
Posted speed is 30 mph but school zones north and south
10,300 ADT (2012 data)
PM peak 870 vehicles per hour
Predicted 1% annual growth in thru traffic (PSRC)
Sidewalk in downtown but lose pedestrian connections north
and south
How can SR203 be an efficient thru-way and an
attractive main street?
Merchants need visibility, but traffic speeds through
Perception that parking is limited/difficult
Sidewalks don’t extend the full length of the City
Lack of safe connection to downtown for pedestrians
Sidewalks too narrow
Roadway crown that is too steep
Visual clutter from electric poles, lack of visual cohesion
Tolt Avenue needs to bring visitors into
Carnation
Tolt Avenue Action Plan
• Funded through Puget Sound Regional Council Rural Town Centers
and Corridors grant
Project began in 2011
completed in 2013
Project cost $200,000
• Project area – 1.5 miles from Tolt Hill Bridge just south of UGA to NE
60th Street at the north end of the UGA
• Consultant team chosen
• SvR along with
• MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design and
• Heffron Transportation Inc.
Process for developing Plan
1. Gather data on existing condition
2. Establish a Vision
What is Community and stakeholders’ Vision
3. Explore Concepts
4. Define a preferred alternative
Protect and improve non-motorized travel
Improve access/wayfinding to downtown
Create a place – downtown destination
5. Strategize how to make it happen
Task 1: What are the existing conditions?
• Scale of analysis
1. Regional (e.g, topography, context)
2. Corridor (e.g., circulation, function, etc.)
• South entry/Core/North entry
3. Zone
o 1.5 mile corridor divided into 7 zones
• What are the limitations in each zone? What needs to happen?
Looking south into Carnation (from Zone 6)
Task 2: Develop a Vision
3 Stakeholder Groups
1. Community group – local citizens appointed by the City Council
2. Business owners – all business operators and/or owners along Tolt
Avenue invited to participate
3. Technical committee – WSDOT staff, Department of Ecology Staff, Puget
Sound Energy staff, Riverview School District staff, Snoqualmie Tribe, etc.
invited to participate
• All of these groups met regularly with consultant team and City staff
• Plus presentations/discussions at City Council
What is Tolt Avenue to the city?
Artery
Economic Engine
Community Lifeline
Marketplace
Project Goals as articulated by Stakeholders
 Safe: Providing all users with safe, comfortable access to the City’s many
destinations.
 Welcoming: Supporting and encouraging visitors to explore Carnation’s
downtown.
 Authentic: Building on Carnation’s assets by embracing agriculture and
honoring the River.
 Placemaking: Creating a unified, connected experience along the Tolt
Avenue corridor.
 Cohesive: Establishing a central space to serve as a city heart or town
green.
 Maintainable: Providing maintainable infrastructure
Task 3 Explore Options
Task 4: Choose the Concept
• Greenway – a separated pedestrian and bicycle corridor along the
east side of Tolt Avenue from the Tolt River Bridge to NE 55th
• Downtown as a destination – Greenway transitions to Sidewalk in the
Core
Generous sidewalks
Pavement treatments
Streetside furnishings
Street trees at intersections
Pedestrian scale lighting
Bicyclists either use travel lane or dismount
South Greenway
Transition to Downtown
Incorporate Opportunities such as Bird St civic
center
Transition between downtown and North
Greenway
Implementation Strategy
Four separate tiers of projects:
1. Starter projects – small projects that can be constructed separately or on
their own. Examples include removal of invasive species/native habitat
restoration in South Greenway, “Burma shave” style signs leading to/from
Core
2. First Tier projects – Major project components – South Greenway, CBD,
North Greenway, Wayfinding Design and Looped pathways
3. Second Tier projects – Lower priority but support first tier. Examples are
South Entry, North Entry, Walkway between NE 55th and 60 Streets,
Wayfinding enroute markers
4. Opportunistic projects – in partnership with others, or projects not directly
part of Tolt Avenue corridor. Examples include Bird Street civic space,
Larson Avenue, Tolt River Bridge and Tolt Hill intersection (with WSDOT)
Implementation begins…
• First first tier project! City has $800,000 grant from PSRC for
engineering design of the downtown Core –
• One “starter project” already underway – With City support,
the Snoqualmie Tribe and Mountains to Sound Greenway
have removed blackberries in the south Greenway zone and
have begun stream restoration
Some new businesses, energy on Tolt Ave
Contact info:
Linda Scott, City Planner
City of Carnation
[email protected]

Revitalize WA May 8, 2014 Brice Maryman SvR Design Company

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