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    Park Boulevard Park Design

    Park Boulevard Park Design

    workshop # 2November 29, 2011

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    Agenda

    Purpose: TodiscussoptionsfortheParkBoulevardPlazaDesign.

    ITEM WHO TIME

    1.Introduction

    A. Project overview

    B. Workshop expectations

    (CityStaff)Linda

    6:30pm 6:45pm

    2.PlazaOptions David 6:45pm 7:15pm

    3.Howwouldweusespace? Community 7:15pm 7:45pm

    4.Whatshoulditlooklike? Community 7:45pm 8:15pm

    5.Closing

    Summary of shared vision

    Next steps

    Linda 8:15pm 8:30pm

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    Context

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    context

    FLAG POLES

    FOUNTAIN

    BIKE LOCKERS

    TUNNEL

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    design criteria

    PROVIDE A SAFE, CLEANENVIRONMENT Provide well-lit space

    Easy to see into Plaza Discourage illegal activities Provide clear, safe bike route to tunnel/ train station Easy surveillance

    Security cameras

    CREATE MEMORABLE,PLEASANT SPACE Retain historical character Large canopy trees

    Retain existing trees Screen K-rail at tracks

    Visual focus of California Avenue

    Pedestrian link to surroundings

    SUPPORT RESIDENTAIL / BUSINESSCOMMUNITY Provide additional parking Add benches by apartments

    Avoid gathering areas near property wall (swon California)

    Buffer residents from Plaza noise Link with balance of California Avenue

    ENHANCE USE OF PLAZA Opportunities for art Interact with fountain Add bike racks Event/gathering space Access / dropoff for Caltrain

    Holiday Tree Game tables Intimate spaces Children free play

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    Option 1- Organic

    Provide a Safe, Clean EnvironmentCreate Memorable, Pleasant Space

    Support Residential/Business Community

    Enhance Use of Plaza

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    sections

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    Option 1- Organic

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    Option 2 the Grid

    Provide a Safe, Clean EnvironmentCreate Memorable, Pleasant Space

    Support Residential/Business Community

    Enhance Use of Plaza

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    Option 2 - the Grid

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    Option 3 - historic

    Provide a Safe, Clean EnvironmentCreate Memorable, Pleasant Space

    Support Residential/Business Community

    Enhance Use of Plaza

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    Option 3 - historic

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    streetscape furniture

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    bicycle parking facilities

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    outdoor seating areas

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    ScheduleAug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr2011

    Tasks

    Field Survey

    Design

    - Sidewalk Options

    - Park Blvd Plaza

    - Civil

    - Streetscape

    Bid

    Construction

    Project Outreach

    Community Meetings

    PTC

    City Council

    ARBParks

    PABAC

    Art Commission

    May

    Complete

    Summer2012Fall/Winter2012

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    Questions?