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WHY FIRST HILL?The First Hill neighborhood benefits from its close proximity to downtown Seattle and hosts some of the city’s largest major institutions. The 1998 neighborhood plan recognized the need to improve existing transportation infrastructure for car, bus, bike and pedestrian travel on First Hill and the need to increase the amount of open space.
Both the 2000 Pro Parks Levy and the 2008 Parks & Green Spaces Levy identified First Hill as a priority area for development of a neighborhood park and funds were allocated for land acquisition.
Despite significant efforts in securing an appropriate site(s) for park use, land acquisition has proven challenging. A new approach has been taken to consider street right of way as a means to achieve not only connectivity, but also park space that serve the working and residential populations of First Hill.
The Public Realm Action Plan includes the development of implementation strategies to expand the public space network through right of way reallocation, private development partnership and strategic site selection for potential acquisition.
These public space strategies are included within the street concept plans for University St, 8th Ave, Terrace Ave, and Terry Ave. and are proposed for adoption into the Right of Way Improvement Manual.
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DESIGNATED GREEN STREET
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STREET OPEN SPACE OPPORTUNITY
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MADISON STREET BRT PROPOSED STATIONS
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FIRST HILL PUbLIc ReaLm acTIon PLan Creating a network of parks and public spaces to enhance mobility and livability in First Hill
FIRST HILL PUbLIc ReaLm acTIon PLan Creating a network of parks and public spaces to enhance mobility and livability in First Hill
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Park Types example definition national criteria Local criteria
Parklet Parklets convert on-street parking spots into public spaces. Cost-effective tool for increasing our city’s public open space
• Permitted on streets with speed limits of 25 mph or less
• Streets with grade less than 5%
• At least 20 ft long and no wider than 6 ft
• 4 ft buffer on either side
• Built in lanes already with parking
• Street with grade less than 5%
• At least 20 ft long and no wider than 6 ft
• 4 ft buffer on either side
Minipark/pocketpark Miniparks/pocket parks consist of small cultural or natural areas with recreational, reflective or City beautification potential
• 2500 sq. ft to 1 acre• Serve as a recreational or
beautification space where acquisition of larger parks is not possible
• Linked to community pathways or sidewalks
• 2500 sq. ft to 10,000 of usable park area
• Surrounded by residences, small commercial and non-arterial streets
• Serves immediate neighborhood, less than ¼ mile in distance
Active Zone Park Active Zones in the Public Right or Way that provide areas for exercise and outdoor activity
No Equivalent Classification • Between 500 - 1000 square feet
• Serves the surrounding neighborhood and also provides a network of active zone openspaces
• Provides activity to potential adjacent uses
Downtown Park Small islands within the urban downtown that present opportunities to enhance the city’s character. The current determined boundary and definition of “downtown” may shift as the city changes
No Equivalent Classification • 4300 sq ft to 22,000 sq ft. • Current boundaries: south
lake union to international district, Elliot Bay to I5.
• Programming could include, buskers, food carts, events
Neighborhood Park Larger than pocket parks and serve the surrounding neighborhoods for multiple uses
No Equivalent Classification • Between 10,000 - 40,000 square feet
• Serves surrounding neighborhood between ¼ to ½ mile
• Multiple uses including play areas, small fields, benches, picnic tables & paths
Boulevard/Green Streets (called Greenways by National Parks)
Legally designated as an extension of expansion of a dedicated street with continues to serve as right-of-way in addition to being park land
• Size varies • Location dependent on
resource • Availability and
opportunities • Effectively tie park systems
together to form a continuous park environment
• Size varies• Linear parks that typically
serve as an aesthetically pleasing transportation corridor
• Location along arterials roads favoring places with views
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FIRST HILL PUbLIc ReaLm acTIon PLan Creating a network of parks and public spaces to enhance mobility and livability in First Hill
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E. Madison St.
Seneca St.
PROPOSED GREEN STREET
Marion St.
Columbia St.
Cherry St.
James St.
Jefferson St.
Alder St.
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E. Pine St.
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9th Ave.8th Ave.
Union St.
University St.
SITE OF FUTURE YESLER TERRACE COMMUNITY CENTER AND OPEN SPACE
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PROPOSED GREEN STREET
DESIGNATED GREEN STREET
NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAY
STREET OPEN SPACE OPPORTUNITY
PUBLIC / PRIVATE OPEN
STREETCAR STOPS
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anaLYSIS oF PRoPoSed PUbLIc SPaceSProposed open Space Size Type characteristics & connections evaluation Rank
9th Avenue Promenade 1,064 SF • Active Zone• Boulevard/ Green Street
• Connection to Freeway Park• Easy access to University green street• Low volume vehicular traffic• Development of Virginia Mason proposal
Medium
Madison and Boylston Park TBD SF • Neighborhood Park • New residential and commercial • Development • BRT transit stop
High
Terry and Madison Park TBD SF • Pocket Park • Close to Madison BRT stop• Larger lot of land• Located near Terry Avenue
High
Terrace Street Promenade 4,300 SF • Boulevard/ Green Street • Located near Harborview Plaza• Connection to Broadway Streetcar
Medium
Terry Avenue Promenade 20,000 - 40,000 SF • Boulevard/ Green Street • Community desired pedestrian promenade• Co-location with civic and cultural
institutions• Potential development
Medium - Low
University and Boylston Park and Plaza 4,390 SF • Minipark/ Pocket Park• Active Zone
• Oversized intersection• Low volume vehicular traffic• Improved pedestrian and bicycling safety
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FIRST HILL PUbLIc ReaLm acTIon PLan Creating a network of parks and public spaces to enhance mobility and livability in First Hill
PaRk and oPen SPace cRITeRIa What is an active Zone? Park Active Zones are areas in the Public Right of Way that provide areas for exercise and outdoor activity. These can range from elements with prescribed uses to more flexible, open ended use design options.
PoTenTIaL acTIve Zone LooP: 1.7 mILeS
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PROPOSED CYCLE TRACK
PROPOSED CYCLE TRACK
E. Madison St.
Seneca St.
PROPOSED GREEN STREET
Marion St.
Columbia St.
Cherry St.
James St.
Jefferson St.
Alder St.
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E. Pike St.
E. Pine St.
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Summ
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Minor Ave.
Boren Ave.
9th Ave.8th Ave.
Union St.
University St.
SITE OF FUTURE YESLER TERRACE COMMUNITY CENTER AND OPEN SPACE
STUDY AREA
FIRST HILL NEIGHBORHOOD
PROPOSED GREEN STREET
DESIGNATED GREEN STREET
NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAY
STREET OPEN SPACE OPPORTUNITY
PUBLIC / PRIVATE OPEN
STREETCAR STOPS
MADISON STREET BRT PROPOSED STATIONS
EXISTING PARK SPACE
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Potential Active Loop
FIRST HILL PUbLIc ReaLm acTIon PLan Creating a network of parks and public spaces to enhance mobility and livability in First Hill
InTeRIm deSIgn STRaTegIeSWhat is a Prototype Park? The following goals should inform the location and installation of all interim design strategies:
SaFe – Every interim design strategy must increase or maintain an already high level of safety where installed. The primary reason for installing many such treatments is to address specific safety concerns within the right of way.
FaST – Interim strategies are “quick fixes” – relative to permanent treatments they should be easy to design and install. They should utilize simple, prefabricated, or standardized materials in order to work as modules that can be “plugged” into a site with minimal effort.
LoW-coST – Materials should be simple and of the lowest cost necessary to produce an interim treatment that is safe, functional, contextual, and appropriate to its intended lifespan. Where aesthetics are particularly important, higher-quality and -cost materials may be necessary to provide a context-sensitive solution.
bRIeF – Substantial progress toward a permanent solution should be achieved within 5 years of implementation of an interim design strategy.
eXPeRImenTaL – With a focus on flexibility, interim treatments should allow designers to test new ideas and uses for the right-of-way provided that other goals are not compromised in the process. Interim strategies can be used as pilot or demonstration facilities prior to installation in other locations.
PUbLIc – All interim strategies are intended to address the need for increased public space or public safety. They should provide universal accessibility and be available to the general public at all times regardless of age or ability.
commUnITY dRIven – Local communities should be encouraged to initiate and champion interim design strategies that address their needs. In cases where new public space is created, community partners can act as stewards by initiating, maintaining, and, programming the neighborhood space.
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Scrabble Game | Spring/Summer 2015 Prototype Park and Research | 2015 Long Term Implementation | TBD
eXISTIng InTeRSecTIon: 9TH ave and UnIveRSITY STReeT
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Additional planters provided by Virginia
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Planned Virginia Mason Open Space
exact squre footage and location to be determined
11 tables 27 chairs
Umbrellas
Bollards or planters every 6’
34 small planters12 large planters
Epoxy paint variabalerectangle grid
Green wall potential
FIRST HILL PUbLIc ReaLm acTIon PLan Creating a network of parks and public spaces to enhance mobility and livability in First Hill
Scrabble Game | Spring/Summer 2015 Prototype Park and Research | 2015 Long Term Implementation | TBD
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Double striped line
Extend epoxy 2 x 2 grid
Extend and enhance sidewalk planting
15 small planters 8 large planters
Bicycle entry markings
Umbrellas
Bollards or planters every 6'
FIRST HILL PUbLIc ReaLm acTIon PLan Creating a network of parks and public spaces to enhance mobility and livability in First Hill
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University/Union/boylston IntersectionLong term concept: Intersection closure and street space reallocated to pedestrian plaza, green space and gateway to the future neighborhood greenway.
9th ave between University and SenecaLong term concept: pedestrian plaza and gateway to potential future neighborhood greenway allowing seamless integration between Freeway Park and future Virginia Mason open space.
FIRST HILL PUbLIc ReaLm acTIon PLan Creating a network of parks and public spaces to enhance mobility and livability in First Hill
TeRRY avenUe - SPRIng To TeRRace overall concept Plan - Future vision
Potential future development
Safe crossing with traffic light
Open space at Terrace Street
Curbless, Pedestrian Street (Phase 1)
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