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Open House #2 - Oct. 4, 2016
VICTOR STEINBRUECK PARK RENOVATIONOpen House 2, Tuesday October 4th 2016
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6:00 Introduc on
6:05 Presenta on
6:30 Q&A
6:40 Open House
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AGENDA
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PRO PARKS LEVY RECOMMENDATION
2008 Levy Recommenda ons:
• improving sight lines into the park• renova ng sea ng• renova ng the former children’s play area*
*The play area has since been dedicated as a gathering space and sculpture to remember homeless men and women
• improving and expanding ligh ng• upgrading landscaping
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PARK ON STRUCTURE
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PROCESS
NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS
UNICO
NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY
PIKE PLACE MARKET PDA GENERAL PUBLIC
PIKE PLACE MARKET
HISTORICAL COMMISION
WALKER MACY/SEATTLE PARKS
AND RECREATION
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CITY CONTEXT
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES
• The park’s character-defi ning features should be retained
• Character-defi ning features include the berms and their concrete walls, decora ve railing, totem poles, shelter, children’s council circle/pentagon, benches and seats, original plan ng and landscape plan, original ligh ng fi xtures, plazas and walkways
• The addi on of new features is strongly discouraged
Pike Place Market Historical CommissionRevised Guidelines - adopted November 13, 2013
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PIKE PLACE MARKET DRC BRIEFINGS
Picture of P. Steinbrueck Briefi ng
• DRC Design Briefi ng 1 (7/6/16)
• Peter Steinbrueck Briefi ng to Pike Place Market Historical Commission (7/29/16)
• DRC Design Briefi ng 2 (8/8/16)
• DRC Design Briefi ng 3 (9/3/16)
• MarketFront Briefi ng (9/9/16)
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
• MarketFront PDA• MarketFront Founda on• Downtown Sea le Families• Sea le Department of Planning and
Development• Sea le Police Department• West End Neighborhood Group• Neighboring Condominiums• Women in Black• Chief Sea le Club• Tribe specifi c no ces:
• Muckleshoot• Suquamish• Duwamish
• Market Merchants• Friends of PPM• Real Change• Heritage House and Stewart House• Market Security
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NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
• Chief Sea le Club (12/15/15)• Tribal Rela ons (1/7/16)• Chief Sea le Club Focus Groups
(January 26th + August 12-19)• Sea le Indian Health Board (August 12-
19)• Sea le Urban Na ve Leadership
Roundtable (8/17/16)• Tribe specifi c no ces:
• Muckleshoot• Suquamish• Duwamish
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OPEN HOUSE 1 & POP UP EVENT
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OPEN HOUSE 1 PRIORITIES
1 Which are most important to the park’s legacy and future success?
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1. Connectivity
2. Socializing & Eating
3. Native American Culture
4. Gathering
5. Play
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ORIGINAL PARK DESIGN
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PLAY
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1982PRESENT
“Tree of Life” installed 2012
ORIGINAL DESIGN
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Should the renovation include a small play area for young kids?1
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OPEN HOUSE 1 - PLAY
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• Create a play area or opportunity for play
• Adhere to original character of play area - a kid-sized gathering space with natural elements
• “Tree of Life” will remain; could be integrated with play
PLAY - OUR GOALS
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view to sound
ORIGINAL DESIGN
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new opening in wallexisting opening
in wall
new opening in wall
restored grove
restored planting
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Tree of Life
OPTION 1 PLAY / BERMS
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berms photo by Dave Jacobs
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opening in wall
restored grove
restored planting
connect to street
nature play area
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OPTION 2 SMALL PLAY AREA WITH NATURAL ELEMENTS
Tree of Life
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OPTION 2
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GATHERING
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planned
spontaneous
• political & social rallies• concerts & presentations• markets & fairs• activities (e.g. painting)*• storytelling*• buskers• organized picnics• cultural gatherings &
celebrations• memorials
• market visitors• hang-out spot for friends• community meeting point• downtown residents &
shoppers
GATHERING
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1 Should a part of the park be redesigned to better accommodate small group gatherings?
OPEN HOUSE 1 - GATHERING
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LARGE GATHERINGS
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Grand, great views • hanging out, people-watching• performances & events
improve access to lawns
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Improve original picnic areas• unique materials & amenities• more fl exible• more comfortable
SMALL GATHERINGS
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Reinforce design intent:• Restore and improve quality in the two picnic areas
Support planned gatherings & events:• Improve access
• Improve fl exibility
• Create logical areas for small events to occur
GATHERING SUMMARY
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FURNISHINGS
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tablesbenches stools
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Should there be more types of furnishings for socializing and eating?
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OPEN HOUSE 1 - FURNISHINGS
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BENCHES
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STOOLS
remove isolated stools
new bases/ attachments
consider fi xed wooden chairs instead of stools
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TABLES
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TABLES
space for wheelchairs
some armrests
multiple confi gurations
different sizes
alternate shapes round L shaped long rectangles
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GUARDRAILS
small shelf / counter at updated guardrails
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MOVABLE TABLES & CHAIRS
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Our Goals:
Reinforce Original Design Intent and Character:• Maintain solid, simple design with natural wood
Incorporate Current Best Prac ces:• Increase comfort
• Meet accessibility guidelines
• Improve durability
FURNISHINGS SUMMARY
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MARKETFRONT CONNECTION
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MARKETFRONT PROJECT
MARKETFRONT PROJECT
OVERLOOK WALK
PARK
PARKPIKE PLACE MARKET PIKE PLACE MARKET
2017MarketFront Project complete late 2016 / early 2017
FUTURE CONDTIONOverlook Walk to Alaskan Way
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1 Should the renovation include a direct connection to MarketFront?
OPEN HOUSE 1 - CONNECTION
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88’
+ 1.0’
+ 6.5’
+ 0.0’
40’
7’
MARKETFRONT ADJACENCY
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Create a connec on that:
• reinforces Park/ Market rela onship
• helps the park remain well used - part of evolving City context
• contributes to social jus ce: connects park users to MarketFront services & ameni es
• increases accessibility and ease of circula on around the Market
MARKETFRONT CONNECTON - OUR GOALS
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NO CHANGE TO PARK
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OPTION 1 - STRAIGHT PATH
PATH
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OPTION 1 - STRAIGHT PATH
ramp
fi xed furnishings
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OPTION 1 - STRAIGHT PATH
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OPTION 1 - STRAIGHT PATH
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OPTION 2 - DISPERSED CONNECTION
STAIRS
PATH
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ramp
moveable furnishings
connection to hill
fi xed furnishings
OPTION 2 - DISPERSED CONNECTION
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OPTION 2 - DISPERSED CONNECTION
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OPTION 2 - DISPERSED CONNECTION
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OPTION 1 OPTION 2
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LIGHTING
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EXISTING LIGHTING
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LIGHTING - OUR GOALS
• Welcome people to the park in the a ernoon / evenings• Correct light levels throughout• Correct color temperature throughout• Minimize contrast between light/ dark• Enhance wayfi nding• Ensure a holis c aesthe c
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Pole
Bollard
EXISTING PROPOSED
Supplemental ligh ng
PROPOSED LIGHTING
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NATIVE AMERICAN
CULTURE
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1 Should the project do more to recognize Native American cultures?
OPEN HOUSE 1 - NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE
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Victor Steinbrueck ParkIMPROVEMENTS
Victor Steinbrueck Park Renovation is a Seattle Parks & Recreation project to improve the park for all.
It will be partially funded by the 2008 Parks and Green Spaces Levy, which suggested improvements to sight lines,
children’s play, seating, lighting, and landscaping.
OUTREACH TONative American Community
We are approaching this work atVictor Steinbrueck Park with extreme sensitivity,
extreme compassion, and extreme understanding to Seattle’s Native American community.
NATIVE AMERICAN OUTREACH
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DESIGNS, PATTERNS, NATURAL MATERIALS
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LANGUAGE
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STORY-TELLING
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NATIVE AMERICAN ART
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