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PREFACEThis plan for Wright Park is the first comprehensive mas-ter plan for the park since its original design in the late 1800’s. Numerous improvements have been made to the park through the last two centuries and include the Sey-mour Conservancy, maintenance and restroom buildings, and various recreation facilities. Other elements have come and gone over the years without a master plan to guide the efforts. The context of the park has also changed. Over the years it has evolved from a primarily residential neighbor-hood to a diverse, vibrant, mixed-use urban community.

The Master Plan for Wright Park provides a comprehensive list of improvements that will guide, enhance, and revital-ize the park and its surrounding neighborhoods. Public in-volvement, awareness, and investment will enable this mas-ter plan vision for Wright Park to endure as a vital signature park for the City of Tacoma and the Puget Sound region.

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CREDITS

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERSAaron Pointer, PresidentTim Reid, ClerkJerry ThorpeBernado TumaVictoria WoodardsJack Wilson, Executive Director

LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSIONERSJonathan Phillips, ChairMark McIntire, Vice-ChairRoger Edwards, at-largeGreg Benton, ArchitectLydia Moorehead, PlannerCarolyn Elsey, HistorianMary Kay High, at-largePhillip Hill, Architect/liaison to Arts CommissionRoger Johnson, at-largePatrick O’Neil, at-largeMichael Fast, at-largeCatherine Sleavin, RealtorSharon Winters, Art-HistorianTimothy McDonald, Landscape ArchitectReuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Offi cer

STEERING COMMITTEEDenny Faker - Stadium Historic Business DistrictLynette Miller - Conservatory FoundationPeter Huffman - Growth ManagementDavid Peck - Tacoma Police Sector 2Rueben McKnight - Historic Preservation Offi cerAmy McBride - Culture & TourismMarina Becker - Metro ParksJeff Pudist - Metro ParksDebbi Hanson - Metro Parks, RecreationMelissa McGinnis - Metro Parks, Recreation

METRO PARKS TACOMAKristi Evans - Project ManagerDoug Fraser - Design & Construction Manager

CONSULTANTSSite Workshop - Master Plan/Landscape ArchitectBOLA Architecture + Planning - ArchitectUrban Forestry Services, Inc - Arborist

KPFF Consulting Engineers - Civil Engineer Jennifer Schreck Preservation Services - Historic Preservationist

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Statement of Purpose 1 Project Vision 2 Master Plan 6 Implementation 8

II. MASTER PLAN Introduction 11 Historical Overview 12 Neighborhood Context 16 Existing Conditions 18 Concept Plan 24 Park Projects North & South Entries 30 Playground, Spraypool and Restroom 34 Maintenance Facility, and Basketball 36 Park Pavilion 40 Ponds & Gezebo 42 Seymour Conservatory 44 Overlay Plans & Guidelines Pedestrian Improvements 48 Site Furnishings 50 Lighting 56 Planting 58

Art, Statues & Memorials 60 Community Events 62 Utilities & Drainage 64

III. APPENDICES Appendix 1: List of Stakeholders Appendix 2: Historical Chronology Appendix 3: Tree Survey


LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Master Plan 7Figure 2 Existing Conditions Plan 19Figure 3 Master Plan 25Figure 4 Aerial Perspective 27Figure 5 Master Plan without trees 28Figure 6 Proposed & Existing Conditions Overlay 29Figure 7 North Entry Enlarged Plan 31Figure 8 South Entry Enlarged Plan 33Figure 9 Play Area, Spraypool, and Restroom

Enlarged Plan 35Figure 10 Maintenance Facility, and Basketball Courts Enlarged Plan 37Figure 11 Maintenance Building Renovation Plan 39Figure 12 New Park Facility Plan 40Figure 13 New Facility Enlarged Plan 41Figure 14 Ponds Enlarged Plan 43Figure 15 Seymour Conservatory Enlarged Plan 45Figure 16 Seymour Conservatory Proposed Plan 47Figure 17 Pedestrian Improvements Plan 49Figure 18 Site Furnishings Plan 51Figure 19 Lighting Plan 57Figure 20 Planting Plan 59Figure 21 Art Plan 61Figure 22 Community Events Plan 63Figure 23 Utilities Plan 65


I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYStatement of Purpose

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Wright Park is one of the great parks in the Puget Sound region. It is a legacy and signature park for the city of Tacoma and a vital amenity to the downtown, institutional, business, and residential neighborhoods that surround it. Since its donation to the city in 1886 by Charles B. Wright, the park has provided a range of recreation opportunities to the community. A number of changes to the park have occurred over the past two centuries since its original de-sign was set by E.O. Schwagerl and Ebeneezer R. Roberts. Several significant facilities and a variety of recreational amenities are now firmly established in the park. They help to further define the character and use of the park. Much of this work was implemented without the aid of a guiding master plan or vision for the future of the park.

The ultimate purpose of this master plan is to both direct and encourage improvements to the park that will serve to respect the historical heritage of the park and improve the quality life for the neighborhoods that surround it. To this end, formu-lation and adoption of the master plan is only the first step. Opportunities for coordinated public and private funding must be secured to ensure the master plan is implemented.

Adoption of the Master Plan for Wright Park represents an effort to provide a long-range view of what uses and activities might best occur in and around the park given the historical context, the changing and diverse mix of uses surrounding the park, and the revitalization effort that has been occurring downtown and on the waterfronts.

Aerial view of Wright Park

“Upon condition nevertheless that said land shall forever be exclusively used as and appropriated for the uses and purposes of a public park”

Statement made in 1886 by Charles B. Wright (President of the Tacoma Land Company) who donated land to the City of Ta-coma for the sole purpose of being developed as a public park.

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYProject Vision

VISION STATEMENT

Wright Park is one of Tacoma’s signature parks and will continue to be an icon in the hearts and minds of the com-munity of Tacoma and the people of Washington. As part of a continuing effort to revitalize the downtown area and the city’s waterways and waterfronts, Wright Park will be one of Tacoma’s must-see destinations for visitors seek-ing leisure park activities and high quality experiences in urban horticulture and the history of Tacoma. Residents, visitors and local schools will have unique horticultural ex-periences enjoying the diverse and expansive collection of trees throughout the park covering the major bio-regions of the world. The park will be well known for a high quality, safe, community oriented park that offers contemporary and passive leisure activities while complimenting its peaceful setting. The park is used for several large scale community events during the year. As such, the plan will provide ex-panded and improved infrastructure to better accommodate all sizes of events. New and improved facilities will provide highly desirable locations for group facility rentals within a beautiful park setting. The park will be an outstanding example of sustainable park development and management.

View from Division Street looking south along Yakima Av-enue that bisected the park, c.1900

Community gathering in Wright Park, c.1947

Yakima Avenue from Division Avenue, 2004



DESIGN PRINCIPLES

Through the combined efforts of the surrounding com-munity, police, and Metro Parks, the park has become a safer and more secure place over the last several years. The intent of the master plan is to capitalize on this momentum while enhancing of the natural beau-ty of the park. Improving the facilities and amenities for current and future users will be key to its success. The master plan embodies the following principles:

Reclaim the Long View Along Yakima AvenueA number of different amenities and activities pres-ently fill the Yakima Avenue corridor through the cen-ter of the park. Historically, this corridor provided visi-tors and passersby with an excellent view of the park and its scenery. The new plan seeks to reclaim and protect this long view. Visual obstructions will be located to the sides of the corridor and the edges of the park. This will expand the perceptions of the size of the park, along with improving the visibility into and out of the park.

Maintain the Park’s Historical CharacterThe park is a living memory of the past century of events in Tacoma. The historical charm and character of the park should be retained, enhanced and interpreted as an educa-tional and cultural element for future generations to enjoy.

Protect the Existing TreesThe park contains an incredible collection of specimen trees, some of which date back to the early 20th century. A number of the trees are also registered as State Cham-pions (biggest of its species). These trees are an asset and should be preserved and enhanced to compliment Metro Park’s goal of creating a “district wide” arboretum.

Increase Safety in the ParkMany of the park’s existing activities are located in the center of the park. This makes them difficult to see from the street edges and creates a sense of inse-curity. The twilight and late afternoon/early evening hours are particularly challenging for visibility. Activi-ties should be located to increase visibility and a sense of security for park users. Locating activities towards the park edges also allows for easy surveillance by po-lice patrolling in cars around the perimeter of the park.

Restore Yakima Avenue corridor as a central promenade


Balance Park FacilitiesSeveral facilities have been added to the park since the opening of the Seymour Conservatory in 1908. New fa-cilities should include those that provide basic services and/or provide programmable space that has been de-termined to be useful and fit within the district’s main-tenance and operations budget. The Seymour Con-servatory expansion should be balanced with other park facilities and be well integrated into the park.

Eliminate Unnecessary Paths and DrivewaysOver the years pathways in the park have been expand-ed in quantity and size. Many have also eroded primar-ily due to frequent vehicular traffic. There should be a clear hierarchy of pathways that lead users to key desti-nations within and across the park as well as providing logical recreation loops such as the perimeter path. Ve-hicular intrusion should be restricted to maintenance, event/service, and emergency vehicles. Redundant paths should be eliminated and returned to green space.

Develop a Variety of UsesCommunity parks such as Wright Park should pro-vide for the diversity of users in the community. Ac-tive and passive recreation should be balanced and care-fully planned to avoid conflict between uses and ensure compatibility with the scenic character of the park.

Integrate with the Surrounding CommunityThe edges of the park are an important community face. They should present inviting access points and signage describing points of interest and wayfinding throughout the park. Curb ramps at intersections and signs or mark-ers should be included in future improvements to pro-vide barrier free access and clear wayfinding elements.

Expand Community Event CapabilitiesThe park is an important venue for several large scale com-munity events held during the year. With adequate utility in-frastructure, placement of future amenities, and the creation of open lawn areas, the park will become an even more attrac-tive place for other community-wide events and activities.


A central promenade and open meadow create areas for community events



Coordinate and Plan for ArtworkArtwork has the potential to add great interest, cultur-al depth, and intrigue to a park. Future park improve-ments should include artists early in the design process to ensure that artwork is integral to the park instead of an after thought. Placement of new statues, memori-als, and object-oriented art should be undertaken only in context of existing artwork, specific design plans should be coordinated with the City Arts Commission.

Incorporate Sustainable Design into Park Maintenance and OperationsSustainability and environmental responsibility are quickly becoming a widely accepted practice in design, management and operations of parks and park facili-ties. All future improvements should consider sustain-able measures to reduce maintenance, inform operations, reduce cost, and contribute to the environmental and economic stewardship of the community as a whole.


MASTER PLAN FOR WRIGHT PARK

Wright Park was established in the late part of the 19th Century with a land donation by Charles B. Wright for the sole purpose of being developed as a public park. Since it’s original design by E.O Schwagerl and Ebenezer Rhys Rob-erts the park has maintained its original character. Its origi-nal vision was one of a bucolic, scenic, pastoral, passive park embodied by traditional English parks. It is the intent of this master plan to maintain and enhance this character by reorganizing park amenities, activities, and facilities that have been haphazardly located in previous improvements.

Primary features of the plan are: An open central promenade that reclaims the long view once afforded by the Yakima Avenue corridor.

Creation of a central green to provide open areas for passive activities and community events .

Ceremonial entry plazas on the park’s north (Division Ave) and south (6th Ave) ends of the central promenade.

Relocation of the bowling green along 6th Ave.

Relocation and clustering of the playground and spray-pool around the existing WPA era restroom building.

Expansion of the Seymour Conservatory to cre-ate a more accommodating and rentable facility.

Exterior specialty gardens that will strengthen the botanical diversity of the conservatory and park.

Renovation and expansion of the ponds to repair leaks, im-prove access and enhance the aesthetic quality of the park.

Addition of a park pavilion at the south end of the pond to provide sheltered space and use as a rentable facility.

Pedestrian improvements to paths with-in the park and access at street edges.

Restoration of the existing maintenance facility that includes the removal of the community building.

Planning for a new park facility that would add leas-able retail, restrooms, offi ce, and storage space.

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYMaster Plan

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYImplementation

PHASING

Each of the projects identified in the master plan will have a significant impact on the quality of the park. A number of them may be completed without affecting other park elements. With limited financial resources and availability of funds, a set of clear priorities and strate-gies for phasing of these projects should be established. A suggested phasing of the major improvements include:

The establishment of the central promenade and ceremonial entries has the ability to create the biggest effect for park users. By increasing visibility into and out of the park, the community is more likely to use the facilities with-out fear and loss of a sense of security. Safety has been a predominant concern in the past and has been the focus of several community organizations over the last decade.

Relocation and improvements to the playground/spraypool facilities and WPA restroom building.

Repair and potential expansion of the pond(s).

Restoration and improvements to the main-tenance facility and addition of the basket-ball court in place of the community building.

Smaller ongoing projects capable of being imple-mented with current annual park resources, pri-vate donations, or other city agencies include:

Path upgrades and improved access at street edges

Utility upgrades including electrical, storm drain and water connections

Irrigation improvements

Planting installations

Site furnishings, signage, and lighting

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYImplementation

FUNDING

However good a plan may be, its benefits will not be realized until it has been implemented. Some of the proposed improve-ments may be achieved through annual capital improvement and maintenance programs. However, the larger, more sub-stantial projects will require significant additional funding.

Implementation will occur through several sources,including:

Bond or levy programs for specifi c parks or district wide im-provements. Future attempts at this type of funding should include several of the noted projects on the master plan.

Grants from state and federal agencies may apply to Wright Park as they may relate to its landmark status and the recreation facilities it provides to the community.

Private donations and investments are anoth-er possible source that have enabled major proj-ects like the Seymour Conservatory to happen.

Partnering with city agencies such as Tacoma Pub-lic Works for improvements to pedestrian access along the street edges and Tacoma Public Utilities for improvements to the storm drainage in the park.

PROJECT COST The following estimate is based on the approved con-cept plans within this report. Costs are for construc-tion only and do not include soft costs for project man-agement, consultant fees, permits, etc. Costs are also based on 2004 dollars and do not include escalation.

Park Projects $5,220,000 North and South Entries $1,250,000 Playground and Spraypool $1,150,000 Maintenance Building $600,000 Pond & Gazebo $1,220,000 Other Park Improvements $1,000,000

Building Initiatives $6,600,000 Conservatory $5,800,000 Park Pavilion (retail/park office) $800,000

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II. MASTER PLAN


II. MASTER PLANIntroduction

INTRODUCTION

The Master Plan for Wright Park is based on an intensive community involvement process. This included three pub-lic meetings; stakeholder group meetings; and a steering committee comprised of community, business and city agencies. The master plan process involved a three step approach: 1) understanding, background research and anal-ysis, 2) exploring design alternatives and 3) deciding on a final direction to guide future improvements to the park.

Community meetings were organized at each step of the process. These meetings, which were held at the existing community building in the park, were well attended by members of the community.

Numerous stakeholder meetings were also held throughout the course of the project. These were primarily conducted on a one-on-one basis. They included meetings with neigh-borhood councils, businesses and business districts, health care institutions (Multi-Care), schools, churches, Metro Parks (recreations, events, forestry and maintenance staff), city agencies (growth management, arts, public works) and community organizations. A list of stakeholders in-cluded within this process can be found in Appendix 1.

The Master Plan was also presented to the Landmark Pres-ervation Board and the Board of Park Commissioners for approvals of the plan. Since the park is recognized on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Master Plan was voluntarily presented to the Board of Landmarks Com-missioners. The intent of the Landmarks meetings was two-fold, to present potential issues with the conceptual design of the park and to seek conceptual approval. Pre-sentation to the Board of Park Commissioners was the final step in the process of approval of the Master Plan.

A series of three consecutive community meetings were held during each step of the Master Planning process.

Three major steps of the master plan process.

DECIDINGFinal Master Plan (Nov ’04 - Jan ‘05)

EXPLORATIONMaster Plan Alternatives (Aug – Oct ’04)

UNDERSTANDINGBackground Research / Data Collection (Jun – Aug ’04)


II. MASTER PLANHistorical Overview

HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

In 1886 Charles B. Wright (President of the Tacoma Land Company) donated a parcel of land approximately 20 acres in size to the City of Tacoma for the sole purpose of being de-veloped as a public park, his mandate was that “upon condi-tion nevertheless that said land shall forever be exclusively used as and appropriated for the uses and purposes of a pub-lic park”. From this original 20-acre parcel the park quickly grew to its current size of 27 acres filling out 10 city blocks.

Historical development of the park has been summarized into four distinct periods of development as follows:

1886-1890 Park Design and Development

Charles B. Wright donated land to the City of Tacoma for the development of a park in 1886.

Edward O. Schwagerl was commissioned to design Wright Park.

Land was cleared of trees, stumps, and underbrush, and low lying areas were fi lled to create the shape of the park.

1890-1930 Expansion and the Conservatory

Additional land located at the northeast corner of the park (between Division Ave. and S. 1st St.) was acquired by the city in 1891.

E.R. Roberts was hired in 1892 to continue the work Schwa-gerl started .

Yakima Avenue was developed as a curving park road, in-corporated as part of the park instead of dividing it into two parts.

Street sidewalks next to the park were abolished and replaced with a gravel walk.

A one and a half acre lake was constructed and named Bird Lake. A bridge was then built over the lake.

Over 350 varieties of trees were planted, containing speci-mens of nearly every fl ora in the United States and Europe.

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Wright Park and pond c.1892

Looking south into Wright Park from Division Street, c.1900

The maidens at Division St., c.1891



Col. Clinton P. Ferry (a Tacoma resident) donated statues collected during his travels in Europe in 1891. These includ-ed: the Greek Maidens (‘Fannie and Annie’) which fl ank the Division Avenue entry, and 2 white stone Brussels Lions lo-cated at the 6th Street entrance.

Two additional parcels of land (at S. “I” Street and 6th Ave-nue) were acquired by the City (1902 to 1910) to complete the present-day confi guration of the park at 27 acres.

In 1908 the Seymour Conservatory was opened through a generous gift from William W. Seymour, President of the Metropolitan Park Board and later Mayor of Tacoma).

In the 1920’s with the growing popularity of motorized ve-hicles concern grew over the safety of Yakima Avenue. Fear-ing that it would become a speedway for automobiles the Board of Commissioners recommended closing the road, with partial and then fi nal closure coming in 1927.

A bandstand created from the stump of a mammoth cedar tree was placed within the park and used for a number of formal and civic occasions and celebrations (the exact loca-tion is unknown). The bandstand was destroyed by fi re in 1930.

A baseball ground, children’s playground and fruit stand were located near one another in the center of the park.

Numerous statuary and memorials were located throughout the park including: the Spanish Cannon (1900); the Henrick Ibsen Bust (1913); the Gettysburg Juniper Tree (1914); the Grant Memorial Tree (1922); and the Tacoma Mother Tree (1929).

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Children launch their boats in the pond at Wright Park, c.1938

The cedar stump bandstand, c.1925

The wading pool was a popular feature during the 1920’s



1930-1960 Activity and Facility Expansion

A regulation size bowling green was added in 1934 at the 6th Avenue end of the park, taking out the Grant Memorial tree in the process.

Numerous activities were added during this period including horseshoe lanes, shuffl eboard courts, a wading pool, and a children’s playground. Features that were present but later disappeared include a baseball fi eld, a bandstand, and a 12’x12’ concrete checkers board.

In the late 1930’s, the Central Division Maintenance HQ Building and Restroom building were built through the Work Progress Administration (WPA) program.

In 1953 a Senior Center was built as an addition to the Cen-tral Division Maintenance HQ Building.

Additional trees and memorials added during this period in-cluded 6 Japanese Flowering Cherries and 5 Japanese Dog-woods (1936), a giant sequoia planted in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the adoption of the US Constitution (1937), and the USC&GS Marker Stone (1952).

1960-2004 Renovations and Maintenance

A new restroom facility was built adjacent to the playground and wading pool in 1961.

A number of original trees and plantings were destroyed dur-ing the ‘Columbus Day Storm’ of 1962.

In 1979 the Tacoma Community Development Department built an addition on the Senior Center, doubling the space

Through the City of Tacoma’s Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA) program the park received two pieces of artwork by local artist, Larry Anderson: The Leaf (1976) and Trilogy (1978).

Basketball courts were constructed.

A new bridge over the duck ponds was designed and built by Metro Parks staff in 2000.

A re-designed playground was added in 2003.

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Checkers Game, c.1936

Game of horseshoes, c.1938

Existing playground, 2004


NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT

Wright Park is shaped by a distinct sense of place, which is formed largely by existing qualities rather than adesire for major changes. The physical elements that contribute to this sense of place include: the historicneighborhoods that surround it, a strong street grid, mature trees, neighborhood schools, major health care institutions, housing variety, and compact commercial districts. The park’s position on the edge of downtown and between three neighborhood councils, several local improvement districts, schools, and health care institutions make it a desirable lei-sure and recreation destination. The park is technically lo-cated within the New Tacoma Neighborhood Council, but it is clearly influenced by these other groups. The New Ta-coma Neighborhood Council is home to an extensive area of Tacoma’s early development that contains the downtown district, the port and some of the hillside residential areas.

Area ZoningThe park is bordered by several different land use zones. The north side is comprised of commercial/mixed-use along Division Avenue and the North Slope residen-tial community beyond. The west side is zoned institu-tional/business and will continue to grow with the fu-ture expansion of Multi-Care facilities. The east side of the park is bordered by the downtown residential district. The south end is bordered by the 6th Avenue commercial zone that includes some residential uses.

Local Improvement Districts (LID’s) Several LID’s are currently in the concept planning stages for improvements to the street and pedestrian en-vironments. These include the Stadium Historic Dis-trict LID, St. Helens Avenue LID, Stadium Commerce LID and 9th St. LID. Of all of the LID’s, the Stadium Historic District will have the largest impact on the park through improvements to Division Avenue at the north end of the park. The 6th Avenue Business District is also active, although not currently pursuing a LID.

II. MASTER PLANNeighborhood Context

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II. MASTER PLANNeighborhood Context

Multi-Care and Related Health Care FacilitiesMuch of the land to the west of the park is owned and influ-enced by Multi-Care. Expansion plans for future facilities are primarily focused to the southwest of the main campus. However, under-utilized properties that currently front the park on “I” Street are likely to be developed as ancil-lary facilities such as medical office buildings. Of impor-tant note are the several parking facilities close to Wright Park that have the potential to accommodate over a 1,000 cars during annual community events held in the park.

SchoolsStadium High School is within a short walk of the park. School curriculums and athletic programs such as the cross country team currently use the park for various events. A number of elementary schools are also within a short distance of the park. These include the First Presbyterian Church Pre-School, located on the northeast corner of the park along 1st Street. Other school districts outside of Ta-coma also use the park as part of their school curriculum.

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

The park is blessed with a unique and mature canopy of trees that largely define the existing character of the park. Other major features that further define the park are the Seymour Conservatory, pond, bowling green, maintenance and community building, playground, wad-ing pool, basketball courts, and numerous paths that cross the park. Existing conditions in the park include:

Active Recreation Elements

Playground - play equipment and swings oriented toward 5-12 years of age

Wading pool - concrete pool to 30” depth with perimeter chain link fence

Basketball - 40’x60’ court and 50’x80’ court

Bowling green - 120’ x 120’ regulation green

Horseshoes - 24 pits (6 covered)

Exercise course - various equipment located along the pe-rimeter path

Passive Recreation Elements

Pond - Large (24,000 square feet) and small (7,000 square feet) ponds separated by wood bridge structure and a foun-tain in the larger pond. The ponds are constructed with a clay liner bottom with a planted natural edge and a chain link perimeter fence. The small pond is leaking and not fi lled with water.

Paths - compacted gravel approximately. 19,000 linear feet in length (3.6 miles) and 191,400 square feet in area. The perimeter path is approximately 4,800 linear feet in length (.91 miles).

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II. MASTER PLANExisting Conditions

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Building Facilities

Seymour Conservatory - existing facility = 3,700sf

WPA era Maintenance Facility Original Building: 3,100 sf Addition 2,000 sf

Community Building (Former Senior Center) - 3,500 sf

WPA era Restroom - 1,000sf

1970’s Restroom (near wading pool) - 1,400sf

Bowling Green Building - 400 sf

Street Edges

6th Avenue - minor arterial road with parking on both sides of street; bus stops on SE and SW corners (route 25); mix-ture of retail, business, offi ce and residential uses; mature street trees primarily on the park side of road, some on the south side.

Division Avenue - major arterial road with no street parking; bus stops on NW corner (route 16 opposite side of street); primarily retail and commercial uses; mature street trees pri-marily on the park side of road.

“I” Street - minor arterial road with parking on both sides of street; primarily offi ce and medical facility uses related to Multi-care and with some residential and church uses; street trees both sides of road, newly planted on park side.

“G” Street - residential road with parking on east side only; mixture of small business, residential, retirement, church, elementary school, surface parking lots and museum uses; mature street trees both sides of road.

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Benches - Various forms of wooded benches with backs, sometimes framed with metal ends; backless wooden bench-es with concrete ends

Picnic Tables - stationary 4-square and movable 8’ bench seat version

Drinking Fountains - attached to playground restroom and near old shuffl eboard courts

Trash Receptacles - various locations and styles with wood slats, metal slats and metal mesh

Bike Racks - none exist within the park

Bollards - none exist within the park

Signs - one ornate historic wood sign on south end along 6th Avenue; four standard Metro Parks signs of various heights

Lights

Acorn fi xture on precast concrete pole

Double globe fi xture on heavy green base

Triple globe fi xture with ornate metal base (near corner of Division and “G”)

Flood lights mounted on tall metal pole (bowling green)

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Art, Statues and Memorial Elements

Greek Maidens Brussels Lions Henrik Ibsen Bust USC&GS stone survey marker Spanish Canon - bronze Memorial Bench - marble Trilogy - bronze sculpture of kids dancing The Leaf - bronze sculpture of elderly man with child Civil war memorial- Bronze plaque on stone Engraved stone marker for Tacoma Mother Tree (Gray Birch)Living Rhododendron Garden memorial bronze plaque

Special Garden Areas

Rose Garden Rhododendron Garden Garden at Conservatory Gazebo Carnation Garden

Tree Survey

Over 600 trees are planted within the park with approxi-mately. 60 different genera and 120 species

80% of the trees were planted between 1890-1895

75% of the trees are deciduous, 25% coniferous

Maples, Elms and Cedars comprise the largest quantities of generas

Scotch Elms, Horse chestnuts, Douglas Fir and English Ma-ples comprise the largest quantities of species

28 State Champion Trees (largest of it’s species in the state)

Rare Tree: An American Chestnut on the south end of the park

Historically Signifi cant/Memorial Trees: Paper Birch near pond (1890 Charles B. Wright), Gray Birch (1929 Tacoma Mother Tree), Sweetgum (1962), Gingko (1963), Dogwoods (1936), Cherries (1936) along the pathway in the southeast

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quadrant of the site were planted as part of the Sister Cities program.

Single Species: 43 species, 18 of which are on the original species list.

Regions of Origin: four continents are represented (North America, South America, Asia and Europe).

Health of trees: approximately. 10% of the existing trees are of poor health.

Utilities

Storm Drain - An existing 15-18” pipe was re-lined with a 12” polyethylene main pipe, which follows old Yakima Av-enue corridor through center of park. A re-lined 10” lateral pipe from 4th Street connects into the 12” main, which con-veys runoff from a large basin upstream of the park in addi-tion to park storm drainage. Current system is undersized and fl oods near the WPA restroom, wading pool and south end of the park during large storm events.

Sanitary Sewer - 8” concrete pipe parallels the storm drain system within the park

Water - a 6” ductile iron pipe, water meter, and valve are located off of 6th Avenue west of the bowling green and are in poor condition. A 2” galvanized pipe and water meter is located off of “I” Street and is in good condition and sup-plies water to all buildings except the conservatory which is on its own meter. The City of Tacoma plans indicate that an 18” cast iron water main runs down the center of the park parallel to the storm drain system.

Electrical - The park is currently served by a single phase, 240-amp service that comes in to the park at the intersection of I Street and Division Avenue. The existing transformer has been hit by a car and needs to be replaced.

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II. MASTER PLANAerial Perspective

II. MASTER PLANConcept Plan

MASTER PLAN

The Master Plan provides a long-range view of uses and activities that might best occur in Wright Park, consider-ing its dynamic historical context, the diverse mix of uses surrounding the park, and the revitalization effort that has been occurring in Tacoma’s downtown areas and water-fronts. A central factor in the goal of the Master Plan is to guide the future development and improvements to the park. Key components of the Master Plan are noted in de-tail below. The Master Plan has been carefully balanced with the historic qualities of the park and in consideration of the current and future needs of the community. This plan also acknowledges and includes the proposed expan-sion of the Seymour Conservatory, which was approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission in April 2004.

Primary features of the plan are:

Central Promenade and Long ViewEstablish an open central promenade and reclaim the long view once afforded by the Yakima Avenue cor-ridor. Existing park elements currently blocking this view will be removed or relocated to create this view.

Central MeadowCreate a central meadow that will provide valuable open area for passive activities, community events and direct sunlight. Major tree plantings in this area should be carefully considered to achieve this goal.

Ceremonial Entry PlazasCreate new ceremonial entry plazas on the park’s north (Di-vision Avenue) and south (6th Avenue) ends of the central promenade. This will establish a sense of entry for pedestri-ans as well as vehicular traffic on these two arterial streets.

Bowling GreenRelocate the bowling green along 6th Avenue. This will create a new, more visible and improved facility that contributes to opening up the central promenade view.

Playground and Wading/SpraypoolRelocate and cluster the playground and wading/spray-pool around the existing WPA era restroom build-ing. Relocation of these elements is an important step in the opening up of the central promenade.



Figure 3 - Master Plan



Seymour Conservatory ExpansionExpand the Seymour Conservatory and its as-sociated access drive. This will create a more accommodating and rentable facility.

Specialty GardensCreate new exterior specialty gardens that strengthen the botanical diversity of the conservatory and park. This will potentially add another revenue generating opportunity.

Existing and New PondsRenovate and expand the ponds to repair leaks, improve access to the pond edge. This will en-hance the aesthetic quality of the facility.

Park PavilionAdd a park pavilion near the south end of the pond. This will provide sheltered space and use as a rentable facility for weddings and other events.

Pedestrian and Street End ImprovementsIncorporate pedestrian improvements that include: gen-eral clean-up of the paths; elimination of unnecessary paths; improved access at street edges, including curb ramps; and in some cases curb bulbs and/or crossing lights.

Maintenance FacilityRestore the existing maintenance facility. This includes the removal of the community building, and consolida-tion of the exterior maintenance yard to the northern side.

New Park FacilityPlanning for a new park facility that would increase leasable re-tail space, add park restrooms, while expanding office and stor-age space oriented toward “I” Street for visibility and access.



Figure 4 - Aerial perspective of the proposed Master Plan



Figure 5 - Master Plan layout without trees



Figure 6 - Proposed Master Plan overlaid on Existing Conditions (in gray)


NORTH AND SOUTH ENTRIES

The north and south entries at Division Avenue and 6th Avenue have historically acted as the primary entries into Wright Park. In the early part of the century a park road, Yakima Avenue, bisected the park. The road was closed in the late 1920’s for safety reasons, but its corridor and entry points remain a strong historical influence on the park. Each entry also contains statues. These include the Brussels Lions at the south end and the Greek Maid-ens at the north end, all donated by Clinton Ferry in 1891. One of the primary underpinnings of the Master Plan, is to clear both entries of visual blockages. This includes replacing them with entry plazas that will create ceremo-nial spaces and thereby the first step toward reclaiming the long view down the historic Yakima Avenue corridor.

Features of the North Entry (Division Avenue) plan:

Clear the shrubs and other plant material behind the Greek Maidens that is currently blocking the view along the central promenade.

Create an informal entry plaza similar to the south entry with compacted gravel paths and an open lawn area in the center.

Consider a simple water feature and pool to highlight this entry point.

Pedestrian improvements to Division Avenue include re-moving the existing curb return and relocating the curb to align with newly developed plans by the Stadium Historic District LID, approximately. 2’. This will give more room for an addition of a sidewalk between “I” and this entry pla-za.

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Features of the South Entry (6th Avenue) Plan:

Relocate the bowling green to open up the view along the proposed central promenade. The green can be moved to the east in the low lying fl at area that once contained a putting green. The new facility should consider artifi cial fi eld turf in lieu of turf grass. Field turf is an accepted playing surface by the US Lawn Bowls Association, may be designed to be completely level (instead of the sloping conditions required for turf) and will require less maintenance.

The horse shoe pits are used infrequently for tournaments that utilize all 24 pits. It has been determined that the pits will be relocated to a yet to be determined park location that is more suitable for large scale events which require better parking, access, and restroom facilities. A small number of horseshoe pits will be relocated near the new south entry plaza to maintain the diversity of recreational activities with-in the park as well as being a reference to the cultural heri-tage of the park (see fi gure 7).

Create a new plaza area with a large open area of lawn. Pav-ing materials may include concrete, concrete unit pavers, or compacted gravel. The perimeter would include tables and benches suitable for passive gatherings. The space should be large enough to accommodate substantial gatherings dur-ing community events.

Incorporate pedestrian improvements on 6th Avenue includ-ing curb bulbs and ramps on both sides of the street and a pedestrian activated fl ashing light.

Consider a water feature as part of the entry in coordination with the Brussels Lions.

Construct the Central Promenade to the Central Meadow.

Estimated Construction Cost (North & South Entries)$1,125,000

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PLAYGROUND, SPRAY POOL & RESTROOM

As part of the plan’s major principle of reclaiming the long view of the Yakima Avenue corridor, the playground will be relocated to the vicinity of the brick WPA-era restroom. This location is more open and closer to “I” Street, providing better visibility and access to the play-ground. It is also proposed that the wading pool be re-placed with a spray pool and clustered together with the new playground and restroom. The existing playground restroom facility built in the 1970’s would be demolished to further avoid visual blockage of the central promenade.

Features of the playground plan:

Relocate the playground near the existing WPA restroom building.

Remove the existing wading pool and create a new spray pool near the new playground.

Renovate the WPA-era restroom to include reorienting the doors to face south. Reuse the central maintenance room for spray pool pump equipment and/or park offi ce for summer youth activities and meals.

Add play equipment for 2-5 year old children to compliment the 5-12 year old age group’s play equipment.

Add a small basketball/hardcourt area oriented toward younger age groups.

Incorporate a playful paving design.

Incorporate site furnishings and lighting that compliment the design.

Estimated Construction Cost$1,150,000

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MAINTENANCE FACILITY AND BASKETBALL

The basketball courts are the final elements to be removed and relocated to complete the central promenade. It is pro-posed that the basketball courts be relocated to the site of the existing community building (former senior center), which would be demolished. This facility is no longer in use by Metro Parks as it has proven to be a difficult facility to use or program due to its lack of access and visibility.

Features of the plan:

Remove the existing community building (2nd addition to the maintenance building).

Renovate the original maintenance building and 1960’s ad-dition for use by Parks maintenance staff (Figure 11).

Remove the fenced maintenance yard on the south side of the building. Consolidate these elements into an internal fenced courtyard on the north side of the building.

Relocate the basketball court to the site of the existing com-munity building, one 50’ by 90’ full court.

Incorporate furnishings and lighting as appropriate.

Estimated Construction Cost Estimate$600,000

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Maintenance Facility Renovation

Renovation of the maintenance facility will include the de-molition of the existing community building that was most recently used as a senior center. This facility has not been used for several years and is not included in the long-range plan for reopening. The existing brick structure contains two buildings: the original WPA-era building which ends at the current maintenance door entry, and the addition to the east comprised of restrooms, a kitchen, and an entry from the south. It is proposed that the later addition be retained and renovated for use by the maintenance staff. Current office space will be reused for additional storage and main-tenance areas accessed by the existing garage doors from the interior courtyard on the north side of the building.

Features of the renovation:

Demolish the community building (2nd Addition).

Renovate the original maintenance building and its brick ad-dition (including reuse of one of the restrooms as a unisex toilet, reuse of the kitchen area as offi ce space and reuse of the north restroom as a kitchenette).

Renovate the existing maintenance offi ce space for use as storage or additional work space accessed by the garage doors.

Demolish the existing fenced maintenance yard on the south side of the building and relocate this equipment to the north interior courtyard.

Install a masonry wall and secured gates to create an interior courtyard for storage of maintenance equipment and vehi-cles.

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Figure 11 - Maintenance Building Renovations

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PARK PAVILION

A small-scale Park Pavilion is proposed directly front-ing “I” Street at the intersection of 3rd Street. The fa-cility has been sized to provide a small amount of retail space for lease to a private vendor, restroom facilities for public use, and a small office with limited storage space for park use. The facility is not meant to compete with other facilities in the park, but instead will provide desir-able uses that compliment the park and its context. The location along “I” Street has immediate access from the street and the adjacent health care facilities’ community, who are likely to use the retail component of the building.

Parking access would be limited to “I” Street, but service vehicles could pull up to the build-ings. ADA accessible parking stalls along “I” Street should also be allowed for per code requirements.

Estimated Construction Cost$800,000

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PONDS AND GAZEBO

The existing ponds are an historic reference to the beginnings of the park in the 1890’s. The Ponds are lined (with an un-known lining material) to hold water on a permanent basis. In recent years, the smaller south pond has begun to leak and no longer contains standing water. It is proposed that both ponds be improved with new liners and mechanical controls. It is also proposed that the edge of the pond be opened up and redesigned to contain a variety of edge condi-tions including rockeries, plantings, and areas along the shoreline to access the water. The perimeter fence should also be considered for removal in an effort to create this diverse edge condition. Regulating City and State agencies should be consulted regarding safe-ty and liability issues related to removing the fence.

As part of an historic legacy and demand by the com-munity, a Gazebo is proposed near the small pond on the south side of the bridge. This location has the ad-vantage of being relatively close to “I” street for ac-cess and the pond provides a beautiful setting for a rent-able facility for weddings and other community events.

A pond expansion is also proposed to the north of the exist-ing large pond. The expansion would allow for a cascading stream to connect the existing pond to a new lower level pond to the north, further strengthening the pond element. The expansion also has the added value of recirculating the water from the upper to lower ponds helping to reduce algae growth. Existing noise from Division Avenue would also be offset by the pleasant sounds of the cascading water.

Features of the Pond Expansion:

Repair the pond liners and redesign the shoreline.Eliminate the perimeter fence. Redesign the existing bridge and add two other bridges re-lated to the pond expansion. Add an open air gazebo at South Pond. Expand the ponds to the lower level to include a cascading waterfall.

Estimated Cost of Construction:$1,120,000

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SEYMOUR CONSERVATORY

The Seymour Conservatory was built in 1908 with a dona-tion by William W. Seymour (President of the Metropolitan Park Board and later Mayor of Tacoma). The conservatory has become a recognized icon of the park and is listed as a national landmark. In the early 1990’s, Metro Parks evaluated the condition of the his-toric conservatory. The condition assessment led to a Master Plan and two phases of restoration, beginning with a structural upgrade and restoration of the central dome in 1992, and further upgrading and restoration of the entire building in 2003. The design work for the 2003 phase included plans for reconstruction of the origi-nal building’s decorative front facade and a new entry vestibule.

The previous Master Plan for the conservatory was developed in 1992-1994 and updated in 2003-2004. It examined existing program uses within the building, and proposed an expansion to accommodate new uses. The conservatory currently serves as a plant exhibition area, with permanent and changing displays. The present building is 3,500 square feet, and has limited space for activities such as classes, workshops, research and conferences. It has no classroom space or library, and provides inadequate space for offi ces, a gift shop and storage. Service spaces for plant main-tenance and restrooms are substandard and require upgrading. Although the present building is available for small assemblies, the available space for revenue generating rental use is too small.

The proposed expansion responds to these limitations. It provides a large fl exible space, the Palm Room, which will serve as a rental space for social gatherings and provide a new income stream to support the conservatory’s ongoing operations and maintenance. The proposed expansion provides increased display and educa-tion spaces within the conservatory. This allows it to better ful-fi ll its mission of education and plant collection preservation, provide an enhanced experience, and reach a wider audience.

The proposed expansion will include two levels that utilize the existing sloping topography to scale down the new facili-ties so as not to detract from the original dome structure. The entry drive is expanded to better align with existing city streets and provide parking near the facility along the drive. An arrival plaza and overlook are also created and afford visitors a territo-rial view of the park. The lower level of the proposed facility and outdoor terrace is planned to compliment the Palm Room, strengthening the indoor outdoor relationship of the facility.

Project Limits- Seymour Conservatory

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Features of the Conservatory Expansion:

A two level expansion to the west of the building facility including the following uses:

Lobby and Entrance Vestibule 1,000sfConference /Class Room 1,400sfLibrary & Research Room 200sfPalm Room 3,200sf Display Area - Greenhouses 2,300sfConservatory Gift Shop 400sfOffi ce - staff room 400sfKitchen and Lunch Room 200sfCourtyard (exterior) 800sfPotting Shed 150sfTool Shed 150sfStorage Room 150sfRestroom and Janitor’s Closet 400sfStairs & Elevator 200sfMechanical and Electrical Room 150sfTotal 11,100sf

Lengthen the existing entry drive to better align with 3rd Street and provide parking near the facility.

Create an arrival plaza and overlook to orient visitors to the conservatory and park.

Strengthen the indoor/outdoor relationship of the facility and provide additional gathering/function space by creating an outdoor terrace adjacent to the Palm Room.

Plant exterior specialty gardens with a variety of plant mate-rials complimentary to the conservatory and park.

Estimated Construction Cost$5,800,000

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II. MASTER PLANOverlay Plans and Guidelines

PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS

The park is bound on all sides by city streets that vary in character and use. Proposed pedestrian improvements in-clude incorporation of curb ramps at all pedestrian cross-ing points (all intersections) and the use of curb bulbs at 6th and Yakima, and 3rd, 4th and 5th Avenues where they intersect with “I” Street. Flashing lights at the 6th and Yakima crossing should be considered. This inter-section does not contain a traffic signal or stop sign and is considered a mid-block crossing of an arterial street.

An additional proposal to further enhance the pe-destrian environment are improvements to all street ends that intersect with the park along “G” and “I” Streets. These entries should include a sign marker, bench(es), curb ramps, and light poles to signal an in-viting entry into the park and provide park information.

PathsA number of paths have been added to the park over the years, several of which are redundant or no longer nec-essary. The addition of the police station in recent years has also brought increased vehicular traffic, fur-ther eroding several of the paths in the park. The Mas-ter Plan proposes to slightly reduce the number of paths by eliminating unnecessary or redundant paths and re-turning these areas to lawn areas. A hierarchy of paths also exists in the park from the well used perimeter path and proposed central promenade paths, to the connector paths that comprise the remainder of the paths in the park.

Guidelines for pedestrian improvements to the park:

Implement curb ramps at all street corners and street ends.Consider curb bulbs at 6th and Yakima and along “I” Street where possible. Reduce and eliminate redundant and unnecessary paths.Reduce the width of paths to a minimum of 8’ where possi-ble and where paths have been eroded. All paths should be comprised of compacted gravel surfac-ing.Add mileage markers for walkers, joggers and athletes that use the park for events such as the Stadium High School cross country team.

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SITE FURNISHINGS

Site furnishings in the park include several types of benches and picnic tables, trash receptacles, signs, drink-ing fountains and bollards. Many of the furnishings are in poor condition and need replacement. As part of the Master Plan, a “suite” of furnishings has been proposed to help unify the park. The materials and finishes of furnishings have been selected in reference to the his-torical character of the park, and ease of maintenance.

Guidelines for the placement and selection of site furnishings:

Benches: locate per plan

Picnic tables: locate permanent tables at active recreation ar-eas and per plan. Locate and cluster moveable bench type tables near open event areas .

Trash receptacles: locate along pathways, near active areas, and at park entrances.

Drinking fountains: locate at active recreation areas.

Bollards: locate at street edges as necessary.

Signs: locate major Metro Park signs at the north and south entries, on “G” Street near the conservatory, on the “I” Street and 4th Street intersection, locate marker/wayfi nding signs and all pedestrian crossings.

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Benches

Benches are to be located as shown on the site furnish-ings plan (Figure 18). Benches should be cast iron with durable wooden slats in five or six foot lengths. Benches with backs are preferred, however some design circum-stances may warrant backless benches. Central arms should also be considered to deter sleeping on park benches.

Recommended models should be equal to:

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Picnic Tables

Picnic Tables are to be located as shown on the site furnish-ings plan (Figure 18). A 4’x4’ model is recommended for permanently set applications and a movable 6’-8’ long bench type model is recommended for temporary applications. Both types should have ADA accessible versions available.

Recommended models should be equal to:

Iron Mountain Forge # 264-4XR Iron Mountain Forge # 238-6YF

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Drinking Fountains

Drinking Fountains should be placed as located on the plan (Fig-ure 18), near active recreation areas.

Drinking fountains should be equal to Haws model #3511 FR.

Bollards

Bollards should be used to define special areas and to enhance pedestrian safety at vehicular crossings (see Figure 18).

Bollards should be equal to FairWeather Model #CB-B Cast Bol-lard.

Trash Receptacles

Trash Receptacles should be located throughout the park located along pathways, near active areas, and at park entrances.

Trash Receptacles should be equal to Victor Stanley Production Series Model #RPS-36.

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Bicycle Racks

Bicycle racks should be located throughout the park near active recreation areas as shown on the site furnishings plan (Figure 18).

Bicycle racks should be should be equal to FairWeather Model #BR-3.

Signs

Signs should be located throughout the park as shown on the site furnishings plan (Figure 18).

Two types of signs are being proposed for the park. The fi rst is the existing standard Metro Parks sign, 4 of which exist in the park, including the recently restored historic version on 6th Avenue.

The second is a marker sign located at pedestrian crossings in the park. The marker sign, either a standard or a custom design, helps orient park visitors and functions as a wayfi nding tool.

Example of marker sign

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LIGHTING

Several different pedestrian lights exist within the park. The Master Plan intends to unify these elements and guide future placement and selection of the type of lighting in-stalled. The predominant light fixture in the park is an acorn fixture on a precast concrete pole. It is proposed that this become the primary fixture as it is an existing element that relates well to the historic character of the park. A more contemporary fixture may also be proposed for use in select areas of improvements, such as building facili-ties, the playground, and entry plazas. The existing double globe fixture that sits on a heavy concrete base and the triple globe fixture on an ornate metal base should be removed.

Guidelines for future lighting improvements:

Pole top lighting fi xtures should be placed as noted on the lighting overlay plan (Figure 19). Luminaires should be consistent in general appear-ance with the acorns style fixture already in use, but should be configured to meet “dark skies” criteria (lit-tle or no upward spillage of light) and be capable of accommodating electrodeless luminaires. Use a contemporary fi xture near facilities and plazas. Consider the use of alternative lamps such as the QL bulb that has longer lifespan and better light quality than standard high or low pressure sodium fi xtures. Incorporate electrical outlets at pole bases for use during community events, pole locations are specifi ed on the com-munity events plan (Figure 22). Brackets for banners and fl ower baskets should be installed on selected lighting fi xtures. Light poles should be pre-cast concrete for the acorn style fi xtures and aluminum poles for the contemporary fi xtures.

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Figure 19 - Lighting Plan



PLANTING

It is fortunate that Wright Park has a unique and mature canopy of trees that are the hallmark of its enduring char-acter. The inventory includes 41 rare, state champion, and significant trees. A detailed tree survey was completed in 1990 and recently updated by Metro Park’s staff in 2004 (Appendix 3). The tree survey shows that approximately 10% of the existing tree canopy is in declining health and will need replacement over the next several years. As part of the “district wide arboretum” strategy, new plantings with-in the park should be coordinated and balanced with other similar parks within the district to fit within this concept.

Features of the planting strategy:

Coordinate new tree plantings with other parks to implement the “district wide arboretum” strategy.

Reinstitute a program to label and document trees for use by the general public and schools that use the park as part of their curriculum. Consider a tree database for record keep-ing and potential use as an interpretive tool.

Strengthen tree species planting representative of the 3 con-tinental zones of Africa, Asia, and South America.

Create “specialized plant” zones that seek to strengthen the central promenade and meadow concepts of the plan. Trees of poor or declining health within these zones should be re-placed in other locations (Figure 20). Future planting shall be limited to needs of framing views, accent plantings, or enhancing other park features.

Insure that small, ornamental trees are planted beneath larger canopy and specimen trees.

Address the issue of compacted lawn areas around trees.

Plant Buckeye, Flowering Ash, White Oak, and Black Oak along “I” Street, American Beech along 6th Avenue, Elms resistant to Dutch-Elm disease along “G” Street, and mixed species related to park plantings along Division. Plant a Weeping Willow near the pond.

Plant Specialty Gardens around the Conservatory to enhance the botanical diversity of both the Conservatory and the park.

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Trees in Wright Park



Figure 20 - Planting Plan



ART, STATUES AND MEMORIALS

The art collection within Wright Park includes a number of pieces that date back to the early part of the century and have become synonymous with the history and char-acter of the park. These include the Brussels Lions, the Greek Maidens, the Ibsen Bust, and the Spanish Canon. The Master Plan proposes that all of these elements be kept in their general current locations. Several memori-als also exist throughout the park and will be preserved in their current locations as they are typically associ-ated with a some other site specific element in the park.

New art, statues, and memorial elements in the park should be located with careful consideration of the proposed plan. Several areas have been highlighted for placement of these elements. Integrated artwork should be considered on a proj-ect by project basis. Coordination with the city’s public arts administrator and the Art Commission should occur prior to the start of each project. This insures early involvement of artists in the design process, and that current policies and direction for existing or new art work are being followed.

Guidelines for future placement of art, statues and memorials:

Reuse existing art, statues and memorials that serve as re-minders to the park’s history.

Incorporate new art and statues as noted on the proposed plan to accentuate focal points and areas of interest (Figure 21).

Integrate art into sites and landscapes in lieu of set pieces.

Coordinate with the city’s public arts administrator and Art Commission for early involvement in the design process for major design packages. Involve artists as part of the design team in the development of construction plans.

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A Greek Maiden at the north entry

Brussels Lion at the south entry



Figure 21 - Art Plan

Lower Pond

Specialty Garden

Playground

Pavilion

S o u t h Entry



COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Master Plan allows for large and small scale com-munity events to occur throughout the park. The central promenade and meadow have been designed to allow for open spaces for people to gather and comfortably view events. Strategic locations of support infrastructure, in-cluding: electrical outlets, communication ports, potable water connections and sanitary sewer connections/dump-ing points are critical to the support of event activities.

Guidelines for the location of event infrastructure:

Use specifi ed light pole bases for electrical outlets (Figure 22).

Cluster water and sewer connections into compact above- grade pedestals or below grade vaults. Refer to community events plan for locations (Figure 22).

Locate communication hand holes and wiring to facilitate large concert events that require mixing and lighting control stations. Refer to community events plan for locations (Fig-ure 22).

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Figure 22 - Community Events Plan


UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE

Stormwater

Replacement of Mains

The existing storm water system within the park is under-sized. It is likely the cause of flooding problems during large storm events. The contributing basin includes a large portion of off-site area that extends up 7th Avenue. The existing 15-18” pipe in the Yakima Avenue corridor was re-lined with a 12” pipe. A larger pipe will be required to remove flooding in the park. However, further anal-ysis is needed to determine the size of a storm drainage pipe with adequate capacity. Some of the existing pipes upstream of the park are larger diameter and with steeper slopes, resulting in higher capacity. With development of the open view corridor on the former Yakima Avenue, there is potential to create stormwater detention basins to alle-viate capacity problems in the system and to direct and minimize flooding impacts on other areas within the park. When Metro Parks is ready, the first step in the process of storm main replacement is to initiate discussions with the city’s Environmental Services Division to determine the requirements to replace this particular public storm main.

Regulating Agency: City of Tacoma Environmental Services

Detention

Under current codes, if a park project, or series of proj-ects, adds 5,000 square feet or more of new impervious surface in the park within a 5-year time frame, stormwa-ter detention and water quality requirements will be re-quired for the new and converted impervious areas. Ad-ditionally, if a park project, or series of projects, adds new plus replaced impervious surfaces in excess of 5,000 square feet, and the value of the proposed improvements, including interior improvements, exceeds 50% of the as-sessed value (or replacement value) of the existing site improvements, stormwater detention and water quality requirements will be required for the new plus replaced impervious areas. The requirements that determine deten-tion and treatment are applied over a 5-year period, so any and all projects in a 5-year span would be cumulatively added together. Typically, areas not being impacted by the development would not be included in the analysis.




Figure 23 - Utilities Plan


Flow control could be handled by a below grade detention facility, such as a pipe or vault, or reuse of the existing and/or new ponds for storage. If ponds were used, they would re-quire the ability to accommodate fluctuating water storage above the typical pond depth. Initial calculations estimated that the existing pond could be modified to accommodate the following quantities of stormwater relative to developed areas:

New Project Stormwater IncreasedDeveloped Area Volume Pond Depth 2.5 ac 15,132 cf 0.5’4.6 ac 30,264 cf 1.0’6.8 ac 45,396 cf 1.5’ 11.9 ac 60,528 cf 2.0’

Sanitary Sewer

The existing sanitary sewer system is in fair condition and no problems have been reported by the park’s main-tenance staff. The existing 8” line bisects the park and flows north along the Yakima Avenue corridor and with a lateral connecting through the park from 4th Avenue. The existing Lawn Bowling building has an 8” sanitary sewer system that flows south to a main in 6th Avenue.

Regulating Agency: City of Tacoma Environmental Services

Water

An 8” water main bisects the park along the Yakima Av-enue corridor. The park’s building facilities, wading pool, drinking fountains, and irrigation system are serviced through a variety of water meter locations. Of particu-lar importance is the connection to a 6” main in 6th Av-enue that services the irrigation system in summer months. Through discussions with the park’s maintenance staff, it was determined that this 6” connection should be aban-doned in favor of using the existing 2” water meter that connects to the 8” main in “I” Street near 4th Avenue. However, this connection contains galvanized pipe that should be replaced. This connection is currently con-nected into the entire irrigation mainline. There is also an 8” main in “G” Street if it is needed for future devel-opment that has not been identified during this study.

Regulating Agency: Tacoma Public Utilities




Electrical

The park is currently served by a single phase, 240-amp ser-vice that comes into the park at the intersection of “I” Street and Division Avenue and should be replaced. The electrical supply should be upgraded per building code and projected demand. The service is located on “I” Street adjacent to 4th Avenue. The existing transformer on the corner of Division and “I” Street has been hit by a car and needs to be replaced. The Conservatory has its own power feed off “G” Street.

Regulating Agency: Tacoma Public Utilities


III. APPENDICES


III. APPENDIX 1List of Stakeholders

STAKEHOLDERS

The following are groups and organizations that contributed to this report.

Neighborhood Councils

New Tacoma Neighborhood CouncilMeets on the 2nd Wed., 5:45pm, Tacoma Main Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S.Ruth Swanson - (253) 272-8282

North End Neighborhood CouncilMeets on the 1st Mon., 7:00pm, Wheelock Library, 3722 N. 26th St.Also meets informally on 2nd Mondays, same time and placeChris Webster - (253) 759-4864

Central Neighborhood CouncilMeets on the 1st Thurs., 6:00pm, Evergreen State College, 6th & L St.Steve Apling - (253) 272-9563

North Slope Neighborhood CoalitionJulie Turner - (253) 926-1377

Schools

Tacoma School DistrictPete Wall - (253) 571-3350

Stadium High SchoolJohn Kellett, Principal - (253) 571-1325Terry Rice, Track Coach

Tacoma School DistrictJennifer Kubista, Athletic Director

First Presbyterian Church Tacoma – Preschool & K-3Carolyn Havel, School Director - (253) 272-3286

Churches

First Lutheran Church Elaine Erickson, Church Secretary - (253) 272-1538

Tacoma Bible Presbyterian Church Rev. Robert W. Anderson - (253) 627-4814


III. APPENDIX 1List of Stakeholders

First Presbyterian Church TacomaDr. Vic Varkonyi, Dr. Jim Thoburn, Rev. Al Laner - (253) 272-3286

First Church Of Christ, Scientist 253-272-4054

Businesses

Stadium Historic Association Group (SHAG) Local Improvement District (LID)Denny Faker, President - (253) 572-6508

St. Helens Local Improvement District (LID)Ralph Rodriguez, Sr. L.I.D. [email protected]

Hob-Nob Restaurant & Lounge253-272-3200

Karpeles Manuscript Museum(253)-383-2575

Recreation / Activities / Events

Metro Parks EventsDebbi Hansen - (253) 305-1016

Ethnic Fest(253) 798-7590www.co.pierce.wa.us/services/arts/ethfest.htm

Out in the ParkTacoma Pride Committee - (253) 221-8671

Tacoma Lawn Bowling ClubWarren Townsend - (253) 752-1144, Von Armstrong, President - (253) 565-8668Nancy Wade, President

Tacoma Horseshoe Pitchers AssociationBob Hoerner, President - (253) 584-1233

Youth GroupsMeghan Bailey, Parks Contact - (253) 779-0936


Health Care Facilties

Mary Bridge / Multi CareSue Perez, Coordinator of Environment of Care Administrator - (253) 403-2488

Group HealthJack Hodges, Facilities Manager / Trammel Crow - (253) 274-4723

City Agencies

Culture & TourismAmy McBride, Public Art Administrator, City of Tacoma - (253) 591-5192

Growth ManagementPeter Huffman, (253) 591-5373

Public Works DepartmentCurtis Kingsolver, (253) 591-5525

Landmarks Preservation Commission Rueben McKnight, Historic Preservation Offi cer - (253) 591-5220

Metro Parks Tacoma

Maintenance & OperationsMarina Becker - (253) 202-5966Jeff PudistsRon Peart

Historical ResearchMelissa McGinnis - (253) 305-1003Doreen Beard Simpkins, Curator, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum - (253) 591-5339

Safety / Security

Tacoma Police DepartmentDavid Peck, Sector 2 - (253) 591-5697

Offi cer Kothsten, Community Liaison Offi cer - (253) 591-5290

Hilltop Action CoalitionHerman Dears - (253) 383-3056, x113

Safe StreetsMerilee Anderson - (253) 279-2985

III. APPENDIX 1 List of Stakeholders


III. APPENDIX 2Historical Chronology

Wright Park Key Dates & People

1865 ‘Old Tacoma’ settled in the area now known as Old Town.

1873 The Northern Pacific Railroad is completed with a terminus at Commencement Bay, thereby creat-ing ‘New Tacoma.’

1884 ‘Old’ and ‘New’ Tacoma merge to become incorporated City of Tacoma Population = 4000.

1886 Charles B. Wright (President of the Tacoma Land Company) donates land to the City of Ta-coma for the sole purpose of being developed as a public park…“Upon condition nevertheless that said land shall forever be exclusively used as and appropriated for the uses and purposes of a public park.”

Charles Barstow Wright Born: January 8th, 1822 in Wysox, PA. Died: March 24th 1898 Director of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from 1870 to 1874. Made President of the company in 1874. Wright was largely responsible for choosing Tacoma as the west-ern terminus for the Northern Pacific Railroad. President and guiding spirit of the Ta-coma Land Company. Through his influence and activities Tacoma grew and prospered.

1890 City of Tacoma population = 36,000.

1890 Edward O. Schwagerl commissioned to design Wright Park.

Edward Otto Schwagerl Born: January 14th, 1842 in Bavaria Died: January 27th, 1910 in Seattle, WA Trained as a landscape gardener on the east coast of the United States. 1870-1879 worked as a landscape designer in Omaha, St. Louis and Cleveland. 1879 designed the Riverview Cemetery in Portland, OR. 1890 received the commission to design Wright Park in Tacoma, WA. 1892 became Superintendent of Public Parks in Seattle, WA. Continued to run a private practice in Tacoma until 1897 with offices at 420 S ‘I’ Street overlooking Wright Park. In Seattle Schwagerl designed Kinnear Park, and Denny Park and also prepared a comprehensive citywide plan which was later eclipsed by that of the Olmsted Brothers..

1890 Work begins on clearing the land for Wright Park.“When acquired the land was covered by fallen trees, stumps and underbrush, and all that portion in the vicinity of the two small lakes was an unsightly gulch which required many thousands of yards to fill.”

1891 A report dated February 11th 1891 from the Tacoma Daily Ledger describes the plans for the park as “already matured and are partly carried out” They further describe a number of features to be included in the park “Yakima Avenue ..will be curving, so as to be a part of the park, instead of di-viding it into two parts”, “the street sidewalks next to the park are to be abolished and to take their



place a gravel walk will be constructed”, “Near Sixth street a music stand is to be erected…fully 15,000 people can be seated around the stand and see and hear the speaker perfectly”, ”one of the chief attractions of the park will be the ‘Pavilion’…a large affair, 60 feet in diameter”, “near the baseball ground the fruit stand will be. The children’s play ground will also be located near here”, “Bird Lake, to take from one and one half to two acres of land, will further add to the beauty of the park. Across it a bridge will be built, and an aviary containing fish of every kind”, “in the 350 varieties of trees to be planted, will contain specimens of nearly every flora in the United States and Europe.”

1891 Additional land located at the northeast corner of the park (between Division St & S 1st St) acquired by the city for $1500.00.

1891 Clinton Ferry donates miscellaneous statuary including the Greek Maidens’ statues that flank the Division Street entrance to the park, and the 2 white stone Lions that are located at the Sixth Avenue Entrance.

1892 President Benjamin Harrison comments, “This is an exquisite bit of nature” in reference to an un-logged corner of Wright Park.

1892 Ebenezer R. Roberts hired to continue the work started by Schwagerl.

Ebenezer Rhys Roberts Born: April 20th, 1854 in Wales Died: March 5th, 1918 in Tacoma, WA Served 7 years as a gardeners’ apprentice at Kew Gardens in England. Moved to New York then later to Arizona. Moved to Tacoma to recuperate following ill health. Be-friended E.O. Schwagerl whilst employed as a landscape gardener for the Board of Park Commissioners. Took over from Schwagerl in 1892 as the chief designer of Wright Park. Roberts is also believed to have personally supervised the placement and planting of the majority of the trees, shrubs and flowers within the park. It was also largely due to his endeavors that W.W. Seymour contributed the funds to build the Seymour Conservatory.

1892 City of Tacoma population = 50,000.

1893 Tacoma suffers during the economic slump known as “The Panic of 1893” – majority of banks closed, and the Northern Pacific Railroad and Tacoma Land Company were in the hands of receiv-ers. It is likely that this is when many of Schwagerl’s original plans for the park were put on hold or eliminated.

1898 Flagstaff erected in the park in honor of ‘Dewey’s Victory in Manila.’

1900 Spanish Cannon dedicated.

1902-1905 Additional parcels of land in the southwest corner of the park (S ‘I’ St & 6th Ave) acquired by the City to complete the present-day configuration of the park.1907 W.W. Seymour donates $10,000 for the construction of the Seymour Conservatory.


1908 Seymour Conservatory opens to the public.

William W. Seymour Born: July 20th, 1861 in St. Albans, VT Died: October 1st, 1929 in Tacoma, WA Came to Tacoma in 1890. Owned the Tacoma Gas Company. Invested heavily in land, buying and selling thousands of acres. Donated the funds for a Conservatory to be built in Wright Park in 1907. President of the Metropolitan Park Board from 1909 - 1911. Became Mayor of Tacoma in 1911.Active member of the community involved in numerous clubs, organizations and charities.

1913 Henrik Ibsen bust dedicated in honor of the 99th anniversary of Norway’s independence.

1914 Juniper tree planted from a cutting taken from the site of the Battle of Gettysburg.

1918 Commencement Bay named one of the official U.S. Ports of Entry.

1920’s The Board of Park Commissioner’s minutes and local newspapers report discontent with having Yakima Avenue running through the center of the park. In response to the city’s proposal to pave Yakima Avenue the board noted, “it will create a speedway for autos and be dangerous to the many children and pedestrians using the park. The Board recommends closing this street through the park” Yakima Avenue was closed occasionally and then seasonally throughout this period.

1922 Grant Memorial Tree planted at Sixth Avenue entrance to commemorate the centenary of Ulysses S. Grant’s birth.

1927 Yakima Avenue closed to vehicular traffic.

1929 ‘Tacoma Mother Tree’ (Paper Birch/Betula Papyrifera) planted in Wright Park.

1930’s ‘Cedar Stump Bandstand destroyed by fire.

1934 Regulation size bowling green built on the site of a smaller green, removing the Grant Memo-rial Tree in the process.

1934 Seymour Conservatory suffers damage in a hurricane.

1936 Horseshoe lanes built.

1936 6 Japanese Flowering Cherries (Prunus serrutata) planted in exchange between Japan and United States. 5 Japanese Dogwoods (Cornus kousa) and 2 Pink Flowering Dogwoods (Cornus florida) planted in honor of Mrs. J.P.Wayerhauser.

1937 Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendrum giganteum) planted in commemoration of 150th anniversary of the adoption of the United States Constitution.



1938 By 1938 many of the features now familiar within the park were in place, including the bowling green, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts, wading pool and children’s playground. Additional fea-tures that were present at this time included a baseball field and giant concrete checkers board.

1952 USCGS Marker Stone placed within the park (northwest corner).

1953 Senior Center built adjacent to the Central Division Maintenance HQ Building.

1962 Columbus Day storm destroys some of the original plantings but most survive.

1963 Gingko (Gingko biloba) planted Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) planted as donation by the Elizabeth Garden Club.

1963 Living Rhododendron Garden Memorial planted.

1968 Senior Center taken over by Senior Centers Inc – kitchenette added.

1971 Wright Park Senior Center operations returns to Metropolitan Park District.

1972 Narcissa Whitman Fountain removed.

1976 Larry Anderson sculpture ‘The Leaf’ installed into the park.

1978 Larry Anderson sculpture ‘Trilogy’ installed into the park.

1979 Senior Center Addition built by Tacoma Community Development Dept. – doubling the origi-nal space.

1990 Park Maintenance and Planting Study undertaken by Marty A. Lyon.

2000 New bridge built over the duck ponds.

2003 New playground installed.

2003 Seymour Conservatory Master Plan undertaken by BOLA Architecture + Planning. Conser-vatory improvements undertaken.

2004 Park Master Plan commissioned to be undertaken by Site Workshop.



Historical Resources

Special thanks to Doreen Simpkins Beard, Curator of the Fort Nisqually Living Museum for her help with searching through the Metro Parks Tacoma historical reference files and numerous other historical resources.

Ochsner, Jeffery Karl, editor. “Shaping Seattle Architecture.” University of Washington Press, AIA Seattle, 1994.

Tacoma News Tribune Clippings 2/11/1891 ‘Wright Park Plans’ 3/16/1913 11/30/1919 ‘He Named Plants in Wright Park’ 9/1/1927 10/23/1977 ‘ Wright Park Monument Fixes U.S. Survey Points’ 4/9/1996 ‘ Murray Morgan’s History’

Board of Park Commissioner’s Minutes - Metro Parks Tacoma

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

Metro Parks Tacoma Historical Archives: miscellaneous photographs.

Tacoma Public Library’s ‘Northwest Room’ Collection: miscellaneous photographs.

Lyon, Marty A. and Professional Forestry Services, Inc. “Wright and Lincoln Parks Tree Maintenance and Planting Program.” Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma. February, 1990

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III. APPENDIX 3Tree Survey

Cell Tree # Common Name Size Health Growth Rate Recommend Priority

NE 1 Mugo Pine 1 Good Declining Prune for Form 2NE 2 Bigleaf Maple 2 Good Declining Limb up 1NE 3 Madrona 2 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 5 Corsican Pine 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 6 Corsican Pine 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 7 Corsican Pine 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 8 Eastern White Pine3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 9 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 10 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 11 Douglas Fir 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 12 Douglas Fir 2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 13 Horse Chestnut 3 Good Mature Limb up 1NE 14 Douglas Fir 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 15 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 16 Eastern White Pine3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 17 Norway Spruce 2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 19 Mountain Hemlock3 Fair Declining Crown Clean 3NE 21 Caucasian Ash 3 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 22 Caucasian Ash 2 Poor Declining Remove 1NE 24 Tulip Tree 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 25 Copper Beech 4 Good Mature Crown Clean 3NE 26 Caucasian Ash 2 Poor Declining Remove 1NE 27 Horse Chestnut 3 Poor Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 28 Horse Chestnut 2 Poor Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 29 Horse Chestnut 3 Poor Declining Remove 1NE 30 Horse Chestnut 4 Poor Declining Remove 1NE 31 Caucasian Ash 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 33 Copper Beech 4 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 34 Copper Beech 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 2NE 35 Copper Beech 3 Poor Mature Remove 2NE 42 Caucasian Ash 2 Poor Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 43 Norway Maple 2 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1

North East Quadrant




NE 44 Norway Maple 2 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 45 Sugar Maple 1 Fair Young Prune for Form 1NE 46 Madrona 2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 48 Kousa Dogwood 2 Fair Mature Crown Clean 2NE 49 Grey Birch 3 Fair Declining Crown Clean 1NE 50 Kousa Dogwood 1 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 51 Kousa Dogwood 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 53 Kousa Dogwood 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 54 Eastern Dogwood 1 Poor Declining Remove 1NE 56 Himalayan White Pine3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 57 Norway Spruce 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 58 Mugo Pine 1 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 59 Douglas Fir 4 Good Mature Crown Clean 1NE 60 Horse Chestnut 3 Poor Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 61 Horse Chestnut 4 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 62 Crabapple 2 Poor Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 63 Deodar Cedar 4 Good Mature Crown Clean 2NE 64 Norway Spruce 2 Poor Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 65 Tulip Tree 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 66 Norway Spruce 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 67 Lombardy Poplar 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 68 Lombardy Poplar 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 70 Lombardy Poplar 3 Poor Mature Remove 2NE 71 Lombardy Poplar 3 Good Mature Remove 2NE 72 Douglas Fir 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 73 Madrona 4 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 74 Sycamore Maple 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 75 Plume Sawara 2 Poor Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 76 Sugar Maple 4 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 77 English Field Maple3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 78 Plume Sawara 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 79 Lodgepole Pine 3 Poor Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 80 Wych Elm 3 Poor Mature Remove 2NE 81 Black Locust 4 Good Mature Limb up 1NE 82 Irish Yew 1 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 83 English Field Maple3 Good Mature Crown Clean 3NE 84 Wych Elm 3 Good Mature Treat for Pests 1NE 85 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 86 Red Oak 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 88 Rock Elm 3 Fair Mature Hazard Prune 1NE 89 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 90 Plume Sawara 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 92 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 93 Caucasian Ash 2 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 94 Scarlet Oak 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 95 Horse Chestnut 3 Poor Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 97 Horse Chestnut 3 Poor Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 98 Red Oak 4 Good Mature Crown Clean 3NE 99 Caucasian Ash 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 100 Lawson Cypress 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 101 English Field Maple3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 102 Paper Birch 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 103 Paper Birch 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2



NE 104 Paper Birch 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 105 Paper Birch 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 106 English Field Maple2 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 107 Norway Maple 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 3NE 108 Norway Maple 3 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3NE 109 Norway Maple 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 110 Norway Maple 3 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3NE 111 English Field Maple3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 112 Bigleaf Linden 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 113 Bigleaf Linden 1 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 114 Bigleaf Linden 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 115 Bigleaf Linden 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 116 Bigleaf Linden 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 117 Lawson Cypress 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 120 English Field Maple2 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 121 English Field Maple3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 124 English Field Maple2 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 125 English Field Maple3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 126 English Field Maple3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 127 Bolleana Poplar 1 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3NE 129 Coliseum Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 130 Coliseum Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 131 Coliseum Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 132 Coliseum Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 133 Copper Beech 4 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 134 Bolleana Poplar 1 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3NE 135 Douglas Fir 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 136 Douglas Fir 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 137 Douglas Fir 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 138 Douglas Fir 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 139 Bolleana Poplar 1 Fair Young Remove 2NE 140 Shortleaf Yew 1 Poor Declining Remove 2NE 141 Bolleana Poplar 1 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3NE 142 Schwedler Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 143 Schwedler Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 144 Schwedler Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 145 Schwedler Maple 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 146 Schwedler Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 147 Douglas Fir 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 148 Western Red Cedar 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 149 Lawson Cypress 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 152 Northern Hackberry1 Good Mature Prune for Form 1NE 153 Lawson Cypress 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 155 Moss Cypress 3 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3NE 157 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 158 Red Oak 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 159 Golden Rain Tree 2 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 160 Horse Chestnut 3 Poor Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 161 Red Oak 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 163 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 165 Plume Sawara 4 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 169 Black Locust 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 171 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3





NE 172 Corsican Pine 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 173 Eastern Dogwood 1 Good Mature Prune for Form 1NE 174 Eastern Dogwood 1 Good Mature Prune for Form 1NE 176 American Beech 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 177 American Beech 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 179 Plume Sawara 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 180 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 183 Horse Chestnut 2 Poor Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NE 184 Red Oak 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 185 English Field Maple2 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 187 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 189 Sycamore Maple 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 190 Red Oak 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NE 191 Japanese Maple 1 Good Young Prune for Form 1NE 192 Japanese Maple 1 Good Young Prune for Form 1NE 193 Mugo Pine 1 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NE 195 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Young Prune for Form 2NE 196 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Young Prune for Form 2NE 198 English Yew 1 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 200 English Yew 1 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NE 201 Oriental Spruce 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NE 203 Eastern White Pine 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1NE 204 Red Oak 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1NE 205 Pin Oak 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1NE 206 Pin Oak 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1NE 207 Pin Oak 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1NE 208 Eastern White Pine 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1NE 209 Tulip Tree 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3NE 210 Giant Sequoia 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3NE 211 Bolleana Poplar 1 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3NE 212 Vine Maple 1 Fair Juvenile Move 1NE 213 Vine Maple 1 Fair Juvenile Move 1NE 214 Littleleaf Linden 1 Good Juvenile Move 1NE 215 Northern Catalpa 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1NE 216 Hibiscus 1 Poor Juvenile Remove 2NE 217 English Field Maple1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1NE 218 English Oak 1 Fair Juvenile Prune for Form 1NE 219 Ginkgo 1 Fair Juvenile Prune for Form 1NE 221 White Fir 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3NE 222 Pagoda Dogwood 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3NE 223 Dawn Redwood 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3NE 224 Dawn Redwood 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3



NW 1 Irish Yew 1 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 3 Horse Chestnut 4 Fair Mature Crown Clean 2NW 4 White Fir 1 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 7 Hybrid Plane 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 3NW 8 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 3NW 9 Western Red Cedar 2 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3NW 10 Boxwood 1 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NW 11 Lombardy Poplar 2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 13 Lombardy Poplar 1 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 14 Lombardy Poplar 2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 17 Lombardy Poplar 2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 18 Bigleaf Linden 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 19 Bigleaf Linden 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 20 Bigleaf Linden 2 Good Mature Remove 3NW 21 European Beech 4 Good Mature Crown Clean 1NW 22 American Beech 3 Fair Mature Crown Clean 1NW 23 Carolina Poplar 4 Excellent Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 24 Sycamore Maple 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 25 Lawson Cypress 4 Excellent Mature Treat for Pests 2NW 26 Cherry Plum 2 Fair Mature Crown Clean 1NW 27 Cucumber Magnolia3 Good Mature Prune for Form 2NW 29 Bigleaf Linden 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 30 Bigleaf Linden 1 Good Mature Remove 3NW 31 Paper Birch 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NW 32 Bigleaf Linden 2 Good Mature Remove 3NW 33 Plume Sawara 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 3NW 34 Paper Birch 4 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NW 35 Plume Sawara 2 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NW 36 Wych Elm 3 Poor Mature Remove 2NW 37 Sugar Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NW 38 Lawson Cypress 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 39 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1


North West Quadrant




NW 41 Butternut 3 Fair Mature Remove 2NW 42 English Field Maple3 Good Mature Crown Clean 2NW 43 Plume Sawara 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NW 44 Wych Elm 3 Fair Mature Remove 2NW 45 English Field Maple2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 46 Lawson Cypress 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 47 Lawson Cypress 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 48 Paper Birch 4 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 2NW 49 Horse Chestnut 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NW 50 Shortleaf Yew 2 Poor Declining Remove 1NW 51 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Mature Remove 2NW 52 Pin Oak 4 Good Mature Crown Clean 2NW 53 Irish Yew 2 Good Mature Prune for Form 2NW 54 European White Birch3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 55 European White Birch3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 57 English Field Maple1 Good Young Prune for Form 1NW 58 English Holly 1 Good Young Remove 1NW 59 Black Locust 2 Fair Young Remove 2NW 61 Black Locust 1 Good Young Prune for Form 1NW 63 Bigleaf Maple 2 Good Young Prune for Form 2NW 64 Japanese Maple 1 ? ? ? 2NW 66 Japanese Maple 2 Good Mature Prune for Form 1NW 68 Sycamore Maple 2 Good Young Prune for Form 2NW 70 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 3NW 71 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Prune for Form 3NW 72 Bigleaf Maple 4 Fair Mature Hazard Prune 2NW 74 Portugal Laurel 1 Good Mature Prune for Form 2NW 75 Portugal Laurel 2 Fair Mature Remove 2NW 76 Paper Birch 3 Good Mature Vine Removal 1NW 77 Paper Birch 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 78 English Laurel 1 Good Mature Prune for Form 2NW 80 English Field Maple3 Good Mature Prune for Form 2NW 81 English Field Maple3 Poor Mature Remove 2NW 82 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 83 Norway Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NW 84 Paper Birch 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 85 Douglas Fir 1 Fair Mature Remove 2NW 86 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 2NW 87 Douglas Fir 1 Fair Mature Remove 2NW 88 Paper Birch 3 Fair Declining Remove 2NW 89 Paper Birch 3 Fair Mature Hazard Prune 2NW 90 English Holly 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 91 Lawson Cypress 4 Fair Mature Remove 2NW 92 English Field Maple3 Good Mature Remove 2NW 93 European White Birch3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NW 94 Northern Hackberry2 Fair Mature Remove 1NW 95 Deodar Cedar 1 Good Young Remove 2NW 96 Sycamore Maple 1 Good Young Remove 2NW 97 Irish Yew 2 Poor Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NW 98 Plume Sawara 1 Poor Declining Nothing/Monitor 1NW 99 Norway Maple 1 Good Young Remove 2NW 100 Bigleaf Maple 2 Good Young Remove 2NW 101 Lombardy Poplar 4 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1



NW 102 Sycamore Maple 1 Good Young Remove 2NW 103 English Field Maple1 Poor Young Remove 1NW 104 Black Locust 2 Good Young Remove 1NW 105 Western Hemlock 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 109 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 111 Norway Maple 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 2NW 112 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 113 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 114 Deodar Cedar 1 Good Young Limb up 1NW 115 Douglas Fir 2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 116 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 117 Deodar Cedar 1 Good Young Remove 2NW 118 Purple Beech 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 3NW 120 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NW 121 Norway Maple 3 Fair Mature Remove 2NW 122 Sycamore Maple 3 Fair Mature Remove 2NW 123 Wych Elm 4 Poor Mature Remove 2NW 124 Sugar Maple 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 2NW 126 Lawson Cypress 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 127 Lawson Cypress 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 128 English Holly 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 129 Paper Birch 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 131 Carolina Poplar 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 133 Paper Birch 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 135 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 3NW 136 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NW 138 Mazzard Cherry 3 Poor Mature Remove 2NW 139 Douglas Fir 4 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 140 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 2NW 141 Carolina Poplar 4 Excellent Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 144 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 3NW 145 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 146 Lawson Cypress 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 147 Paper Birch 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 148 English Field Maple3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 149 Paper Birch 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 150 English Oak 4 Good Mature Crown Clean 1NW 151 Montpelier Maple 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 153 Douglas Fir 3 Fair Mature Crown Clean 2NW 154 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 2NW 155 Deodar Cedar 1 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3NW 156 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 157 English Field Maple3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 158 Red Oak 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 159 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1NW 160 English Field Maple3 Good Mature Hazard Prune 1NW 161 Japanese Maple 2 Good Mature Crown Clean 2NW 162 English Field Maple3 Good Mature Crown Clean 2NW 163 Copper Beech 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 164 Paper Birch 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2NW 165 Copper Beech 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3NW 171 Norway Maple 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 3NW 172 English Field Maple3 Good Mature Crown Clean 2




NW 174 Norway Maple 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1NW 177 Cucumber Magnolia1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1NW 178 Littleleaf Linden 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1NW 179 Littleleaf Linden 1 Poor Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 1NW 180 Green Ash 1 Fair Juvenile Prune for Form 1NW 181 American Sweetgum1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1NW 182 Littleleaf Linden 1 Good Juvenile Remove 2NW 184 Hybrid Buckeye 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2




SE 3 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1SE 6 Monkey Puzzle 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SE 7 Flowering Cherry 1 Excellent Young Nothing/Monitor 3SE 9 European Chestnut 4 Excellent Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 10 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3SE 11 Japanese Red Pine 1 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3SE 12 Threadleaf Cypress 1 Excellent Young Nothing/Monitor 3SE 13 Pignut Hickory 2 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 14 Copper Beech 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1SE 15 Caucasian Ash 2 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 18 Bolleana Poplar 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1SE 20 Plume Sawara 2 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 21 Oneseed Hawthorn 2 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 23 Red Oak 3 Good Declining Prune for Form 3SE 25 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1SE 27 Red Oak 4 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 29 Horse Chestnut 2 Poor Mature Nothing/Monitor 1SE 31 Red Oak 4 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 32 English Field Maple2 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 33 Red Oak 4 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 36 English Field Maple2 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 37 European Ash 3 Fair Declining Remove 2SE 38 Bigleaf Linden 3 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 39 Copper Beech 4 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 40 English Field Maple3 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 41 Bigleaf Linden 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 42 English Field Maple2 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 43 English Walnut 2 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3SE 44 Mountain Ash 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3SE 46 Flowering Cherry 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 47 Paper Birch 3 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 48 Paper Birch 4 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 49 Paper Birch 3 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 50 Caucasian Ash 3 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3

South East Quadrant




SE 51 European Ash 3 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 52 Lawson Cypress 2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SE 53 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Young Prune for Form 3SE 54 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Young Prune for Form 3SE 55 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Young Prune for Form 3SE 56 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Young Prune for Form 3SE 57 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Young Prune for Form 3SE 58 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Young Prune for Form 3SE 59 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Young Prune for Form 3SE 60 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Young Prune for Form 3SE 61 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Young Prune for Form 3SE 62 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Young Prune for Form 3SE 63 Mockernut Hickory 4 Excellent Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 64 Alaska Cedar 1 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3SE 65 Alaska Cedar 1 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3SE 66 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 68 Flowering Cherry 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SE 69 Horse Chestnut 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SE 70 Wych Elm 3 Poor Mature Remove 2SE 71 Horse Chestnut 3 Poor Declining Remove 1SE 72 Horse Chestnut 4 Poor Declining Nothing/Monitor 1SE 73 Katsura 2 Fair Young Nothing/Monitor 2SE 74 Plume Sawara 2 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 75 Deodar Cedar 3 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3SE 76 Horse Chestnut 3 Poor Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 77 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 78 Red Oak 4 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 79 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 80 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SE 82 Red Oak 4 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 84 Threadleaf Cypress 1 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 86 English Field Maple3 Good Declining Crown Clean 2SE 87 Paper Birch 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 88 Paper Birch 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 89 Sugar Maple 4 Good Mature Prune for Form 3SE 90 Red Maple 4 Good Mature Prune for Form 3SE 91 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 92 Red Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 93 Norway Spruce 2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SE 94 Lawson Cypress 4 Good Mature Treat for Pests 1SE 102 Tulip Tree 4 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 103 Caucasian Ash 3 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 1SE 105 Swedish Whitebeam3 Poor Declining Remove 1SE 106 Caucasian Ash 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 107 Giant Sequoia 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 109 Caucasian Ash 4 Excellent Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 110 Oneseed Hawthorn 1 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 111 Ginkgo 1 Fair Young Nothing/Monitor 2SE 112 Coast Redwood 2 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3SE 113 Coast Redwood 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 115 Yellow Buckeye 2 Good Mature Crown Clean 3SE 116 Yellow Buckeye 2 Good Mature Crown Clean 3SE 117 Caucasian Ash 2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1





SE 118 Boxelder 1 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SE 119 Western Hemlock 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1SE 120 Western Red Cedar 2 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 2SE 123 Bigleaf Maple 4 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 124 Wych Elm 2 Good Mature Remove 2SE 125 Paper Birch 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 126 Paper Birch 4 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 127 Paper Birch 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 128 Oneseed Hawthorn 1 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 130 European Chestnut 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 133 American Chestnut 4 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 135 Chinese Chestnut 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 136 Plume Sawara 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 137 Plume Sawara 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 138 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 1SE 139 Red Oak 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 140 Horse Chestnut 4 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1SE 141 Oneseed Hawthorn 3 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 142 Paper Birch 3 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SE 143 Paper Birch 4 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 144 Copper Beech 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 146 Copper Beech 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 147 Copper Beech 4 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1SE 148 Copper Beech 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SE 149 Copper Beech 4 Good Mature Limb up 1SE 150 Tulip Tree 4 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 1SE 151 Flowering Cherry 1 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 153 Giant Sequoia 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 154 Colorado Blue Spruce2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SE 155 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SE 157 Lawson Cypress 4 Good Mature Hazard Prune 2SE 160 Red Oak 4 Good Mature Crown Clean 3SE 161 English Field Maple3 Good Mature Crown Clean 2SE 162 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Mature Prune for Form 3SE 163 Red Oak 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1SE 164 Flowering Cherry 1 Poor Mature Remove 2SE 165 Plume Sawara 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SE 166 Red Oak 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2SE 167 Coast Redwood 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2SE 168 Japanese Maple 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2SE 169 Japanese Maple 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2SE 170 Eastern Redbud 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 1SE 171 Eastern Redbud 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 1SE 172 Japanese Snowbell 1 Excellent Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 1SE 173 Clerodendrum 1 Excellent Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2SE 174 Rhododendron 1 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 175 Rhododendron 1 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 176 Sugar Maple 1 Fair Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 1SE 177 Kousa Dogwood 1 Excellent Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2SE 178 Japanese Snowbell 1 Excellent Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2SE 179 Mountain Ash 1 Excellent Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2SE 180 European Beech 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 1SE 181 English Field Maple1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2




SE 182 Flowering Cherry 1 Excellent Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2SE 183 Windmill Palm 1 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3SE 184 Alaska Cedar 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3SE 185 Alaska Cedar 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3SE 187 Katsura 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2SE 188 Eastern Redbud 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3SE 189 Coast Redwood 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1SE 190 Katsura 1 Fair Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2SE 191 Viburnum 1 Good Declining Nothing/Monitor 3SE 192 Mock Orange 1 Fair Declining Remove 2SE 193 Sycamore Maple 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1SE 194 Hickory 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1SE 195 Norway Maple 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2SE 196 English Field Maple1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 2SE 197 Yoshino Cherry 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1SE 198 Clerodendrum 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 1SE 199 Sassafras 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2SE 200 Sassafras 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2



SW 1 Red Oak 4 Good Declining Crown Clean 3SW 2 Red Oak 4 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1SW 3 Plume Sawara 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 4 Plume Sawara 2 Fair Mature Remove 2SW 6 Horse Chestnut 4 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 7 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 8 Sycamore Maple 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 9 English Field Maple4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 10 Giant Sequoia 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 11 Ponderosa Pine 2 Fair Young Nothing/Monitor 1SW 12 Sugar Maple 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 13 Hybrid Catalpa 4 Good Declining Hazard Prune 1SW 14 English Field Maple4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 15 Plume Sawara 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 16 Western Red Cedar 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 17 English Elm 4 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1SW 19 Red Oak 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 20 Red Oak 4 Good Mature Remove 1SW 21 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 22 English Field Maple2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 23 Sycamore Maple 2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 24 Black Locust 4 Fair Mature Hazard Prune 2SW 25 English Holly 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 26 Ginkgo 2 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 1SW 27 Pond Cypress 2 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 1SW 28 American Sweetgum2 Good Young Prune for Form 2SW 29 Red Horse Chestnut3 Fair Mature Prune for Form 2SW 30 Horse Chestnut 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1SW 31 Plume Sawara 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 32 Plume Sawara 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 35 Plume Sawara 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 38 Lawson Cypress 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3


South West Quadrant




SW 39 Wych Elm 4 Good Mature Crown Clean 2SW 40 Southern Catalpa 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 1SW 41 Hybrid Catalpa 4 Good Mature Crown Clean 2SW 42 Silver Maple 2 Good Young Prune for Form 1SW 43 Bigleaf Linden 2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 44 Bigleaf Linden 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 45 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 46 European Chestnut 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 47 European Chestnut 4 Good Mature Remove 1/3 1SW 49 Silver Maple 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1SW 50 Plume Sawara 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 52 Giant Sequoia 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 53 Norway Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1SW 54 Copper Beech 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 55 Eastern White Pine 2 Fair Mature Remove 2SW 56 Eastern White Pine 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 57 Kwanzan Cherry 1 Fair Young Nothing/Monitor 3SW 59 Norway Maple 3 Fair Declining Remove 1SW 60 English Oak 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 3SW 61 English Field Maple2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 62 Norway Maple 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 3SW 63 Eastern Dogwood 2 Good Mature Prune for Form 1SW 64 Saucer Magnolia 1 Excellent Juvenile Prune for Form 1SW 65 Saucer Magnolia 1 Fair Young Prune for Form 1SW 66 Saucer Magnolia 1 Good Young Prune for Form 1SW 67 Saucer Magnolia 1 Fair Young Nothing/Monitor 2SW 69 Saucer Magnolia 1 Fair Young Prune for Form 1SW 70 Sycamore Maple 2 Good Mature Crown Clean 1SW 71 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 1SW 72 Horse Chestnut 2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 76 Moser’s Plum 1 Good Mature Prune for Form 1SW 77 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 78 Plume Sawara 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 79 Flowering Cherry 1 Good Young Prune for Form 1SW 80 Eastern Dogwood 1 Good Mature Crown Clean 3SW 81 Red Oak 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 82 Red Maple 4 Good Mature Crown Clean 3SW 83 Coliseum Maple 4 Good Mature Crown Clean 2SW 84 Coliseum Maple 4 Good Mature Crown Clean 2SW 85 Douglas Fir 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 86 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 88 Tree of Heaven 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 89 Black Locust 1 Good Young Remove 2SW 90 Saucer Magnolia 1 Good Mature Prune for Form 3SW 91 Saucer Magnolia 1 Good Mature Remove 2SW 92 Saucer Magnolia 1 Good Mature Prune for Form 3SW 93 Western Red Cedar 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 94 Rock Elm 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1SW 95 Kwanzan Cherry 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 97 Colorado Blue Spruce1 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 98 European Larch 2 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 99 Wych Elm 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 1SW 101 Paper Birch 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3



SW 102 Bolleana Poplar 1 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3SW 103 Jpnese Slvrlf Magnolia3 Good Mature Crown Clean 2SW 105 European Larch 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 106 Empress Tree 3 Fair Mature Remove 2SW 107 Ginkgo 2 Good Young Prune for Form 2SW 108 Red Oak 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 110 Purple-leaf Plum 2 Good Mature Prune for Form 2SW 112 Amur Maple 1 Good Mature Prune for Form 3SW 113 Yellowwood 3 Good Mature Crown Clean 2SW 114 Kousa Dogwood 2 Good Mature Prune for Form 2SW 115 Honey Locust 2 Fair Mature Prune for Form 2SW 116 Yoshino Cherry 4 Fair Declining Prune for Form 2SW 117 Plume Sawara 4 Fair Declining Nothing/Monitor 2SW 118 Giant Sequoia 2 Good Young Nothing/Monitor 3SW 119 Pacifi c Yew 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 120 Norway Maple 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 121 Plume Sawara 1 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 122 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 123 Western Red Cedar 3 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 124 Douglas Fir 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 125 Western Hemlock 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 126 Western Red Cedar 4 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 128 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 129 Sycamore Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 130 Douglas Fir 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 131 American Basswood2 Good Mature Crown Clean 2SW 132 Coliseum Maple 3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 133 English Field Maple3 Good Mature Crown Clean 3SW 136 European White Birch3 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 137 Tulip Tree 4 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 1SW 141 Kentucky Coffee Tree1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1SW 142 Kentucky Coffee Tree1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1SW 143 Horse Chestnut 2 Good Mature Nothing/Monitor 2SW 144 Lawson Cypress 1 Fair Mature Nothing/Monitor 3SW 145 Hungarian Oak 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 1SW 146 Giant Sequoia 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3SW 147 Western Red Cedar 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3SW 148 Lawson Cypress 1 Poor Mature Nothing/Monitor 1SW 149 Crabapple 1 Fair Juvenile Prune for Form 1SW 150 European Larch 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3SW 151 White Ash 1 Good Juvenile Prune for Form 1SW 152 White Basswood 1 Good Young Prune for Form 1SW 153 European Larch 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3SW 154 White Oak 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3SW 155 White Oak 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3SW 160 Silk Tree 1 Fair Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 1SW 162 Tupelo 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 3SW 163 Yellow Buckeye 1 Good Juvenile Nothing/Monitor 2


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