Belltown & Denny Triangle Connected Public Realm Plan

BELLTOWN & DENNY TRIANGLE CONNECTED PUBLIC REALMA public realm study funded by

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Small and Simple Grant

JULY 2015

envisioning the future of our public spaces

Belltown &Denny Triangle

Connected Public Realm

Belltown & Denny Triangle


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Belltown and Denny Triangle are rapidly evolving neighborhoods in Seattles center city. Connected by the streets that run inland from the edge of Elliott BayWall, Battery, Bell, Blanchard, Lenora and StewartBelltown and Denny Triangle share many characteristics and aspirations. One of the shared aspirations is a high quality public realmparks, streetscapes, restaurants and shops where people can enjoy their neighborhood and each other.

The need for this study was identi ed as part of the Lake to Bay project, a multi-neighborhood vision connecting Elliott Bay, Seattle Center, Lake Union and the surrounding area. With so much development proposed and underway, coordinated planning of the public realm will leverage the large public and private investments on the horizon, clarify neighborhood priorities, and create synergies between new and existing public spaces.

GOALSThe project set out to foster a high quality public realm in Belltown/Denny Triangle by connecting leaders in the two neighborhoods, by initiating discussions and identifying key

opportunities for neighborhoods, and by creating a framework for a set of actions based on community needs and interests. There is particular value in the interaction of Belltown and Denny Triangle neighbors, because Belltowns growth over the past 15 years has resulted in many lessons learned, while Denny Triangle is now in the midst of unprecedented growth. Belltown stakeholders have been on the forefront of using streets as green spaces, especially with the Growing Vine Street project and Bell Street Park. By working together, these communities can build on the innovative thinking about urban public space already in place.

PROCESSThe project was guided by a Steering Committee of Belltown and Denny Triangle stakeholders, including community leaders, residents, property owners, and City sta . The Steering Committee worked with the consultant team to nd ways to engage the community and accomplish the project goals. The group reviewed the urban form of the district and previous planning e orts; they organized three public events intended to solicit interest in neighborhoods future.

The rst event brought people together to look at the blocks in Denny Triangle with current and planned development. The public (including well-behaved dogs) was invited on the walk, to have a chance to learn what was underway and hear from City sta and project designers about planned development. The second event, held at Cornish College of the Arts, brought dozens of stakeholders together for a lively charrette to identify what people liked and disliked about the neighborhoods. Public comment was also solicited via an on-line survey; over a hundred people responded. The third event was a report-back and a chance to meet others interested in pursuing various recommendations from the process.

RECOMMENDATIONSBased on the background materials, public input and urban design analysis, the report outlines a series of recommendations. These are based on the areas of concern and identi ed opportunities:

A safe neighborhood Access to multiple ways of getting aroundwalking, biking, transit and vehicles

Access to a wide range of goods and services

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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Parks and open space Economic vitality A sense of identity for each neighborhood, enhancing the characteristics and signi cant institutions already in the community

A series of recommendations came from these issues, o ering a variety of opportunities to shape the future of Belltown and Denny Triangle. These recommendations include:

Activate the alleys, especially in Belltown, and near Cornish College of the Arts

Complete the improvements planned for Bell Street in Belltown

Complete improvements already planned for Growing Vine Street and develop a street concept plan

Create street concept plans for the entire district, adding to the concept plans already done

Create a study of pedestrian safety with recommendations for additional crosswalks and other safety improvements

Create a study of the need for additional lighting to make a safer public realm after dark

Identify and foster opportunities to enhance the sense of place in each neighborhood

If 5th Avenue is selected as the preferred

corridor for the protected bike facility, develop a street concept plan in collaboration with the city

Pursue the opportunities identi ed in the Lake to Bay project

Pursue the projects that are part of the Central Waterfront e ort

Study and pursue additional park space within the neighborhoods

This study is a foundation for the identi ed projects, and a guide for directing public realm improvements by private development. With this holistic look at needs and ambitions, we hope to encourage a series of actions that will work together to foster vibrant healthy model neighborhoods for urban living.

Thanks to the many people who have been part of this exciting e ort.

PROJECT TEAM

STEERING COMMITTEE AND PARTICIPANTS

CITY OF SEATTLE

Lesley Bain, Framework Mackenzie Waller, Framework Jenny Kempson, Framework Alexa McIntyre, Framework Jane Zalutsky, JZ Works Katie Poppel, JZ Works

Ed Pottharst, Department of Neighborhoods Susan McLaughlin, Department of TransportationLyle Bicknell, Department of Planning and Development

Howard AndersonDonald Byrd Larisa Brown Elizabeth Campbell Sandra Chalk Victoria Cleator Jill Crary Guy FineoutPhil Fujii Tom Gra Charles Green Billy Joe Huels

Lyn Krizanich Cathy McClureStar Rush Ben Grace Lindy GaylordAnton BabadjanovHarold Delos ReyesDoug Faber



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Image cover: Seattle Municipal Archives


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYOVERVIEW & CONTEXTWHAT IS A PUBLIC REALM PLAN?PROJECT GOALS & TIMELINENEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT: BELLTOWN & DENNY TRIANGLE

FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONSKEY OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGESCOMMUNITY PRIORITIESRECOMMENDED NEXT STEPS

PUBLIC INPUTPUBLIC EVENTSSTAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWSCOMMUNITY SURVEY

APPENDIX: RESEARCH & MAPPINGEXISTING AND PROPOSED PLANSPOLICIES IMPACTING THE PUBLIC REALMPUBLIC REALM INVENTORY MAPS

THIS PLAN SERVES AS A ROADMAP TO IMPLEMENT KEY OBJECTIVES SET OUT BY THE COMMUNITY AS DERIVED THROUGH STAKEHOLDER INPUT.

OVERVIEW & CONTEXT



WHAT IS THE PUBLIC REALM?



The public realm encompasses the spaces that we share. Parks and sidewalks are open to everyone, and streets are increasingly being used for more than simply moving tra c. The public realm includes community centers, libraries and other publicly owned buildings where everyone has access. These are critical spaces for interaction across the social spectrum, and for the shared life of a democratic society.

Privately owned space where the public is allowedshops, cafes, galleries, restaurants, retail uses and cultural venuesare an important component of the public realm, but access may require payment in the form of a purchase or admissions charge. These spaces are often the generators of activity along a public space, and this inter-relationship between the public sidewalk and the adjacent uses is at the heart of a vibrant neighborhood.

Public Realm in Belltown & Denny TriangleAs two of the Paci c Northwests densest neighborhoods, Belltown and Denny Triangle are home to thousands of residents, workers and visitors. The public space needs to gracefully accommodate the variety of needs of many people. This density can support a great variety of goods and services for neighborhood residents, but space for recreation, socializing and connection to the

natural world are at a premium.

Belltown has been on the forefront of using streets as public space and as connections to

natural systems. Growing Vine Street and the Beckoning Cistern are exemplars that have inspired designers nationwide. Bell Street Park is a more recent model for using streets as public space.

A next step in the public realm for Belltown is to move from improvement of key individual streets to a fuller web of public realm including streetscape with a variety of functions and characters, alleys, pedestrian

connections, parks and open spaces.

Denny Triangle is in the midst of an intense phase of development, and will welcome large numbers of people in the next several years to new residences, o ces, stores and institutions. The character of its public realm will be, in large part, set with the new development. More demands will be placed on the streetsmore pedestrians, more need for transit and access, more desires for landscape and people places. A holistic look at public realm for this evolving neighborhood could yield great bene ts.

THE PUBLIC REALM CAN SIMPLY BE DEFINED AS A PLACE WHERE STRANGERS MEET- RICHARD SENNETT

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OVERVIEW & CONTEXT

STREETS & PARKSExample: Bell Street

STREETSExample: Growing VIne Street

PARKSExample: Denny Park

PLINTH | GROUND LEVEL USEExample: Via6

Growing Vine Street Photo: Buster SimpsonVia 6 Photo: Via6


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OVERVIEW & CONTEXT



10 WHAT IS A PUBLIC REALM PLAN?

OVERVIEW & CONTEXT

THE GROWING VINE STREET PROJECT TURNED THE EIGHT BLOCK LENGTH OF VINE STREET SLOPING TO ELLIOT BAY INTO A LABORATORY FOR GREEN SOLUTIONS AND INTEGRATIVE GOVERNANCE APPROACH.-METROPOLIS.ORG

A plan for the public realm considers the elements of streets and open spaces as a network that best serves the many required functions at a neighborhood scale. This public realm plan, for Denny Triangle and Belltown, looks for opportunities identi ed by neighborhood stakeholders for a better connected, safer and quality public realm. It is not a detailed physical plan, but the beginning of ongoing discussions and actions that will help these two neighborhoods evolve into high quality, vibrant places to live, work and play.

http://policytransfer.metropolis.org/case-studies/usa-seattle-vine-street-green-solutions


11PROJECT GOALS

Esri, HERE, DeLorme, MapmyIndia, OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS user community

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INITIATEInitiate discussions on public realm sytem between neighborhoods

IDENTIFYIdentify key opportunities and challenges to direct design

CONNECTINGEstablish relationships between community members

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STCREATECreate a high level urban design framework

OVERVIEW & CONTEXT

RESEARCH & COMMUNITY INPUT Research and compilation of existing plans, impending projects, and applicaple policies laid a foundation of the current communities work to date. Addtionally, a series of maps were developed using city and county GIS data to understand current on the ground conditions.

A public survey was available online through a website to supplement the public meeting process which continued through the duration of the project. Further outreach took place at Steering Committee meetings, through their engagement with local merchants and neighborhood groups.

During the outreach process, there were two public events and a nal presentation and celebration. These meetings provided a public forum for presenting and re ning goals, priorities, and concerns about the public realm.



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STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS

RESEARCH EXISTING PLANS

COLLECT COMMUNITY

INPUT SURVEYS

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METHODOLOGY

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PUBLIC REALM

INVENTORY MAPPING

PUBLIC REALM PLAN

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PUBLIC REALM PLAN

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METHODOLOGY

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ON STREET PARKING DATA : SDOT STREET PARKING CATEGORY 10/2012PUBLIC GARAGE OR PARKING LOT STALLS DATA : SEATTLE CITY GIS 10/2012NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT : CITY OF SEATTLE DEPT. OF NEIGHBORHOODSNEIGHBORHOOD URBAN VILLAGES : CITY OF SEATTLE GIS

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OVERVIEW & CONTEXT

DENNY TRIANGLE OVERVIEWDenny Triangle has edged past South Lake Union as Downtowns fastest growing neighborhood, with a 27% increase in population in just the past ve years. In 2013 Via6, one of Seattle largest apartment complexes, opened at 6th Avenue and Blanchard Street adding 654 units to the apartment inventory in Denny Triangle. Over 1,000 additional residential units are expected to open by the end of 2015 including the rst phase of the 707-unit Insignia Towers condominium.

It is not just residential projects contributing to the transformation of Denny Triangle. O ce development has added 1.7 million square feet to the neighborhood since 2005. Amazon.com has 2.2 million square feet in twotowers under construction with two more towers in the pipeline and another building at 1915 Terry under renovation. Touchstone is building a 222-room hotel/o ce project with nearly 300,000 square feet of o ce space.Several other projects are in planning stages or waiting on permits, including several hotel projects and a potential convention center expansion at Convention Place Station.2

2 Denny Triangle Neighborhood Pro le. Metropolitan Improvement District / Downtown Seattle Association.October 2014

BELLTOWN OVERVIEW Belltown is the densest neighborhood in Seattle with nearly 47,000 people per square mile. The Belltown neighborhood is a diverse assortment of o ces, residences, retail boutiques, restaurants and nightlife. Recognizing the promise of a dense residential neighborhood in the heart of the city, developers continue to invest in residential development. Recent completions include ArtHouse, Bell 206, Joseph Arnold Lofts, N Habit Belltown, The Martin, Viktoria Apartments and Volta. These projects added 911 units over the past two years.

The city is also investing in Belltown. A new ve-block Bell Street Park and a community center at Fifth and Bell both opened recently.1

1 Belltown Neighborhood Pro le. Metropolitan Improvement District / Downtown Seattle Association. October 2014.



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OVERVIEW & CONTEXT


17BELLTOWNWHAT MAKES IT DISTINCT? Relationship to Downtown Elliott Bay

Open spaces at edges

Diversity of scale, uses, people

Arterials N-S, calm E-W streets

Innovative green streets

Alleys

Historic, quirky neighborhood character

OVERVIEW & CONTEXT

Images: belltown-w-japhy-witte-sean-barton-and-oblvn.jpg & Sagacity



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WE CHOOSE TO VIEW OUR STREETS AS OUR FRONT PORCHES, THE ALLEYS ARE OUR BACK DOORS, AND THE PARKS (BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE) AS OUR YARDS AND GARDENS.-BELLTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

OVERVIEW & CONTEXT

CARES ABOUT Green streets as open space and as

connections

Connections to the waterfront and to Seattle Center

Pedestrian safety

Better bicycle routes and access to the waterfront

Better use of alleys, while maintaining service functions

Green Street and Open Space Strategy


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POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS Implementing more green streets,

especially Growing Vine Street

Implementing more connections to waterfront and Seattle Center (Lake2Bay)

Creating safe bicycle routes

Making the waterfront more accessible

Implementing pedestrian safey improvements and crosswalks

Implementing alleys improvements

Using land available with the removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct for public space

Acquiring additional open space

Considering the Emerald MileImage left: Lake 2 Bay Inventory, Framework 2014

Image top right: Growing Vine StreetImage bottom: Waterfront Tunnel Opening / Field Operations



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OVERVIEW & CONTEXT


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WHAT DISTINGUISHES AN URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD FROM THE GENERAL URBAN DEVELOPMENT IS PROVIDING VITAL STREETS -- THE CONNECTIVE TISSUE OF THE COMMUNITY -DENNY TRIANGLE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

OVERVIEW & CONTEXT

WHAT MAKES IT DISTINCT? Relationship to Downtown and South Lake Union

Open spaces at its edges

Larger scale

Arterials N-S, calm E-W streets

Innovative green streets

Pedestrian through-routes on large blocks; some alleys in the west portion of the neighborhood

Image bottom: seattledoggblogg



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OVERVIEW & CONTEXT

CARES ABOUT More streetscape amenities--street trees,

pedestrian lighting, landscape

Active street level uses

Westlake Boulevard as a functional and visual link from Downtown to Lake Union

9th and Terry are green streets with an important linkage to Convention Center light rail station

Arterial corridors as safer and more attractive pedestrian environment

Bicycle improvements

Better pedestrian crossings, especially across Denny and Westlake

Accommodating residential and o ce users


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BELL STREET CONCEPT PLANANALYSIS DIAGRAM

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IN THE DENNY TRIANGLE, CIVIC IS THE MORE APT TERM FOR OPEN SPACE. PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, SOFT OR HARD, GREEN OR PAVED, PASSIVE OR ACTIVE, ABOVE OR AT-GRADE, THE OPEN SPACE SERVES A DYNAMIC VITAL ROLE IN THE QUALITY DAY AND NIGHT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.- DENNY TRIANGLE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

OVERVIEW & CONTEXT

POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS Creating a strong and coherent network

of pedestrian friendly, active through-block passages

Building more attractive streetscapes and open spaces

Putting an excellent system of bicycle facilities in place

Creating safe street crossings for pedestrians

Promoting excellent transit service and amenities

Implementing of green streets and great streets

Strengthening way nding in the public realm

AN IMPORTANT PART OF THIS PROJECT WAS REACHING OUT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS FOR THEIR OPINIONS, PRIORITIES AND CONCERNS ABOUT PUBLIC SPACE.



FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS



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SURVEY RESULTS: WHAT ARE YOUR PRIORITIES FOR THE FUTURE OF THE BELLTOWN & DENNY TRIANGLE PUBLIC REALM?

SAFETY

MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATIONNEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS TO GOODS & SERVICESPARKS & OPEN SPACEECONOMIC VITALITY

SENSE OF PLACE & LOCAL IDENTITY

PUBLIC HEALTH & WELL-BEINGACCESSIBILITY

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OVERVIEWAn important part of this project was reaching out to the neighborhood residents for their opinions, priorities and concerns about public space. The on-line survey produced more than a hundred responses. Other input was received through the public meetings, previous planning documents and written correspondence.

PRIORITIES:WHAT WEVE HEARD FROM THE COMMUNITY

Safety--blind spots, lighting, right on red Numerous unsafe intersections Support good transit Capture visitors Finish Bell Street; Finish Vine Street Battery Street overlook critical, close parts of Lenora Love Sculpture Park, silos, Elephant Carwash Image of neighborhoods--make assets more visible Dislike parking area in Denny Park


27FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONSRECOMMENDED IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

SAFETY MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION

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ECONOMIC VITALITY

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Alley activation program Complete Bell Street Improvements Complete Growing Vine Street Complete neighborhood wide street concept plans Create ne grain pedestrian network (alleys & cut-throughs) Crosswalk study Emerald Mile concept Enhance community sense of place Lake 2 Bay Lighting study Potential park space acquisition study Pursue Waterfront projects




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RECOMMENDATION TO ACTIVATE THE ALLEYS, ESPECIALLY IN BELLTOWN AND NEAR CORNISH COLLAGE OF THE ARTSOVERVIEWSeattle has been a national leader in using alleys as public space. Pioneer Square and Chinatown/International District have used alleys as event spaces, art galleries, dining space, gardens, and a location for new businesses. Belltown has had a long-standing interest in improving their alleys.

KEY POINTS Alleys o er the potential to serve multiple uses for community needs including pedestrian zones, places for a variety of open space activities, and service functions.

Alley opportunities are speci c to Belltown but there are some opportunities for alley improvements and activation in the Cornish College zone in Denny Triangle.

PRECEDENTS & CASE STUDIESNord Alley and Alley Network Project / SeattleChinatown Historic Alleys / SeattleAlley Allies / PortlandGreen Alleys Program / ChicagoHotaling Alley / San FranciscoMural Forested Alley / San FranciscoMint Plaza / New YorkThe Creative Little Garden / New YorkToyota Childrens Learning Garden / New York

Image above: Matthew Skinner


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IMPLEMENTATION ROUTES & RESOURCESPOTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCESSmall and Simple Grant; Department of NeighborhoodsImprovements from adjoining property ownersSeattle Department of Transportation

POTENTIAL PROJECT PARTNERSAlley Network Project / Seattle



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link for the neighborhood to the Bell Street Pedestrian Bridge and the waterfront.

Bell Street Park is highly valued open space, and the neighborhood supports ongoing programming and other improvements as the neighborhood use evolves.

IMPLEMENTATION ROUTES & RESOURCESPOTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCESSeattle Waterfront ProjectSeattle Parks & RecreationPrivate development along Bell Street

POTENTIAL PROJECT PARTNERSCity of Seattle, O ce of the WaterfrontSeattle Parks & RecreationLake2Bay

RECOMMENDATION COMPLETE THE IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR BELL STREET THROUGH BELLTOWN

OVERVIEWIBell Street Park is playing a signi cant role in the public life of Belltown, with reduced tra c, landscape, seating and activities. Throughout this project, we have heard strong support for making improvements to Bell Street from 5th Avenue across Westlake. Bell Street would be a strong and attractive connection from Elliott Bay to Whole Foods.

Improvements to Bell Street are threefold: 1) supporting the extension of Bell Street improvements westward between First and Western, as proposed in the waterfront planning; 2) establishing an overall plan for Bell Street through Denny Triangle as a priority pedestrian street rich in amenities, and 3) continuing to activate the recent Bell Street Park.

KEY POINTS Bell Street in Denny Triangle would not replicate the Belltown portion, but would have elements of continuity, be a prioritized green street, maximizing the pedestrian environment.

Bell Street is identi ed in the waterfront planning for an extension between First and Elliott; this is an important Image above: http://murray.seattle.gov/

17: Bell Street Park ExtensionAn extension of the Bell Street Park corridor to include the blocks between First Avenue and Elliott Avenue, adding landscaping, lighting, and more open space.

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RECOMMENDATION COMPLETE IMPROVEMENTS ALREADY PLANNED FOR GROWING VINE STREETCREATE AND ADOPT A STREET CONCEPT PLAN

OVERVIEWIn the mid 1990s, Belltown neighbors joined together to treat eight blocks of Vine Street as a watershed, turning it into a street park in the heart of Belltown. The goal was to bring the calming rhythm of nature to the urban setting and provide public access to the waterfront. (Ref. Growing Vine Street) The project is a laboratory for green solutions within an urban design context.

KEY POINTS Highly desired by Belltown Plans have been done for concept design

Project Goals To create green space for the community. To reintroduce the natural hydrologic cycle into our urban lives.

To clean storm water through bio ltration, and to capture local runo and allowing it to follow the course of the natural watershed.


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All images: The Growing Vine Street PlanIMPLEMENTATION ROUTES & RESOURCESPOTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCESDepartment of NeighborhoodsDepartment of TransportationAdjacent property owners (such as the 2521 Western Avenue project)

POTENTIAL PROJECT PARTNERSDepartment of NeighborhoodsDepartment of Transportation



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GREEN STREETS: SEATTLE ROW MANUAL SEPTEMBER 2005NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT : CITY OF SEATTLE DEPT. OF NEIGHBORHOODSNEIGHBORHOOD URBAN VILLAGES : CITY OF SEATTLE GIS

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KEY STREETS TARGETED FOR DESIGN PLANS (EXISTING OR IN DEVELOPMENT)RECOMMENDATION CREATE STREET CONCEPT PLANS FOR THE ENTIRE DISTRICT, ADDING TO THE CONCEPT PLANS ALREADY DONE

OVERVIEWThe Seattle Right of Way Improvements Manual discusses street concept plans as follows:

Seattle has a growing number of areas where community groups, developers or property owners are interested in developing a design concept for a street or series of streets. Concept Plans solidify a vision for the street or streets included and can tie that vision back to other planning and design documents that the neighborhood or City may have developed. Concept Plans are also useful as a vehicle for discussion between the proponent and the City about appropriate streetscape elements given the adjacent land use and the streets operational characteristics.

KEY POINTS Plans exist for several streets, providing a summary would help inform possible synergy for developments.

Developing street concept plans neighborhood-wide would coordinate planning, clarify requirements for developers, assist in City decision-making, and create better results in public space.

STUDY AREA STREETSCAPE CONCEPTS

JOHN STREET CONCEPTProposed Configurations

34 South Lake Union Steetscape Concept

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Retain south curb location, parallel parking along south curb, and 2 lanes of travel with center turn lane for this block

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Consider enhanced pedestrian crossing

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Images above: South Lake Union Street Concept Plans / April 2013

IMPLEMENTATION ROUTES & RESOURCESPOTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCESDepartment of NeighborhoodsDepartment of TransportationPlanning & Development

POTENTIAL PROJECT PARTNERSSDOTDPDLake2Bay



36 FINE GRAIN PEDESTRIAN NETWORK


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PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AREA INCLUDING ALLEYSRECOMMENDATION CREATE A PEDESTRIAN NETWORK NEIGHBORHOOD STUDY OVERVIEWBelltown and Denny Triangle have opportunities to establish a network of safe and attractive pedestrian routes via alleys and through-block connections. These would contrast with the sidewalks, adding alternatives without detracting from the vibrancy along streets and avenues.

KEY POINTS Belltown and Denny Triangle are distinct in the form of their ner grain pedestrian networks. Belltown has an abundance of alleys that could be better utilized.

Denny Triangle is developing a series of pedestrian routes leading through the long blocks.

The west portion of Denny Triangle has alleys that may be suitable for pedestrian space, especially near Cornish College of the Arts.

IMPLEMENTATION ROUTES & RESOURCESPOTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCESDepartment of Neighborhoods grantsDepartment of TransportationParks DepartmentPlanning Department

POTENTIAL PROJECT PARTNERSProperty ownersAlley Network Project / SeattleDepartment of Neighborhoods grantsDepartment of TransportationParks Department


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Image above left: Chophouse Row Image above right: Rufus 2.0 NBBJ



38 CROSSWALK STUDY


RECOMMENDATION CREATE A STUDY OF PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL CROSSWALKS AND OTHER SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

OVERVIEWPedestrian safety and comfort is a major issue in the Belltown and Denny Triangle neighborhoods. A study to look at speci c, problematic intersections could identify a series of actions that would increase pedestrian safety and comfort.

KEY POINTS There are critical intersections that are uncomfortable for pedestrians particularly along Denny and Westlake.

There are pedestrian safety issues and missing crosswalks at intersections, particularly in Belltown where green streets cross arterials.


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Raised intersections carry the sidewalk level and patterning across the roadway and make it clear that pedestrians come first. With progressive streetscape treatments like raised intersections, Downtown Seattle could become nationally-known for its high-quality pedestrian experience.

Intersections Prioritize Modes

Complete Streets Hierarchy Peds Transit Bikes Cars

Hill Street Avenue

The intersection sketch (top left) represents the idealized intersection where the pedestrian crossing is kept at the level of the sidewalk so people never have to encounter the vulnerable moment of lowering themselves down to roadway level and cars experience the raised pedestrian crossing as a moment to slow down.

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IMPLEMENTATION ROUTES & RESOURCESPOTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCESSDOTDepartment of Neighbohrood grants

POTENTIAL PROJECT PARTNERSSDOT DPD

Images above left: Pike / Pine Study, Framework & GGN 2014



40 EMERALD MILE


RECOMMENDATION IF 5TH AVENUE IS SELECTED AS THE PREFERRED CORRIDOR FOR A PROTECTED BIKE FACILITY, DEVELOP A STREET CONCEPT PLAN IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY

OVERVIEWFifth Avenue is a major connection between Seattle Center and Downtown, and is the seam between Belltown and Denny Triangle. Fifth Avenue also has the unusual condition of columns for the monorail in the center of the right-of-way. Tra c volumes also allow reduction of vehicle space. The Emerald Mile is identi ed as an opportunity to create both an important new dedicated bicycle facility, and a long pedestrian space in this key location.

KEY POINTS The Emerald Mile is a major opportunity for pedestrians, bikes, and placemaking.

Businesses needs and concerns should inform the development of the Emerald Mile

SDOT is leading the process


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IMPLEMENTATION ROUTES & RESOURCESPOTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCESSDOT

POTENTIAL PROJECT PARTNERSSDOTLocal businessesLake2BaySeattle Center

Map adjacent page: SDOTImage above left: Seattle Municipal Archives



42 ENHANCE COMMUNITY SENSE OF PLACE


RECOMMENDATION IDENTIFY AND FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE SENSE OF PLACE IN EACH NEIGHBORHOOD

OVERVIEWNeighborhood character draws on the unique aspects of each place--its history, topography and views, the special locations and uses, and particular owners and institutions. Input received during this process valued the special character unique to each neighborhood. Of particular interest is to highlight educational institutions in Bellttown and Denny Triangle.

KEY POINTS Colleges and educational organizations located in the neighborhoods should be made highly visible as community assets and aiding community identity. In particular, Cornish College of the Arts could strengthen neighborhood identity by having a more identi able campus and infusing arts into Denny Triangle.

Other institutions include the Seattle Art Institute, Antioch College, Northwestern, School of Visual Concepts, and City University.


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IMPLEMENTATION ROUTES & RESOURCESPOTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCESDepartment of Neighborhood grantsother grant opportunities

POTENTIAL PROJECT PARTNERSNeighborhood institutionsDPDSDOT



44 LAKE 2 BAY


RECOMMENDATION PURSUE THE OPPORTUNITIES IDENTIFIED IN THE LAKE TO BAY PROJECTOVERVIEWLake to Bay aims to be an activated urban zone that integrates residential and business spaces with cultural activities and natural systems.

Project Goals Connects Lake Union with Elliot Bay in a city-de ning route with Seattle Center at the center.

Supports high quality urban neighborhoods. Supports creativity and innovation in the public realm.

Impacts Belltown and Denny Triangle are closely related to Lake to Bay, and its outcome will have a direct impact on the Belltown and Denny Triangle.

There are many opportunities to experience street life and neighborhood character while walking the loop - cafes, book stores, co ee houses all play signi cant roles in the loop.

KEY POINTS Major opportunity for pedestrians, bikes, and placemaking.

Broad Street as an iconic connection of waterfront and Seattle Center to Lake Union

Neighborhood webs of excellent streets


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IMPLEMENTATION ROUTES & RESOURCESPOTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCESSDOT Neighborhood Street FundLocal partnersWaterfront

POTENTIAL PROJECT PARTNERSSDOT, DPD, DON, Metro, Seattle CenterInstitutions, property owners and businessesSeattle Parks Foundation



46 LIGHTING STUDY


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PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING HIGH PRIORITY AREASRECOMMENDATION CREATE A STUDY OF THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING TO MAKE A SAFER PUBLIC REALM AFTER DARK

OVERVIEWLighting plays a large role in how safe people feel at night. A study that looks particularly at lighting at the pedestrian scale could address gaps and needs in the Belltown and Denny Triangle neighborhoods. Contemporary streetlights o er full spectrum, low wattage bulbs on shorter poles than the classic streetlight and are ideally located on the sidewalk closer to the curb. Tree alignment must be considered so that at full maturity the canopy does not block the light.

KEY POINTS Lighting at a human scale could serve to improve night time safety, which has been identi ed as a primary concern

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Alleys between Pike and Pine Streets offer an opportunity to build vibrance along the corridor and strengthen its cohesiveness from Market to Market. Alleys knit the two streets together by creating additional routes for pedestrians to cut between destinations on either street. We propose simple alley lighting installations like those already being done in Pioneer Squares Post and Nord Alleys.

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WITH REGARD TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, UNPLEASANT CONDITIONS, UNPLEASANT PEOPLE, AND LOW LIGHTING WERE CITED AS ISSUES THAT DISCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM WALKING, ESPECIALLY AFTER DARK. THESE ISSUES WERE RAISED MOST FREQUENTLY IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS ALONG RAINIER AVENUE AND IN THE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT AND BELLTOWN/DOWNTOWN.- CITY OF SEATTLE PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING CITYWIDE PLAN

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OPEN SPACE NEEDSRECOMMENDATION CREATE A STUDY TO REVIEW PARKS SPACE AND PURSUE POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL PARK AND OPENSPACE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

OVERVIEWThe combined North Downtown area will need 8 acres of open space by 2025 to meet Parks Plan 2000 goals given population and employment estimates. According to Table 2, South Lake Union would maintain a small surplus of open space by2025, but Denny Triangle would have a de cit of more than 10 acres of open space if no new open spaces are added by 2025. - North Downtown Park Plan, Seattle Parks

KEY POINTS Lack of park space central to the neighborhoods is a long standing de cit.

The Battery Street Portal Site is viewed as a critical community opportunity that should be addressed in the near term.

Battery Street Portal SiteA future partner project led by Seattle Parks and Recreation, the redevelopment of the Battery Street site will create the opportunity for a park to serve the Belltown neighborhood. - Waterfront Seattle Plan


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OVERVIEWRedesign of the waterfront within the Alaskan Way/SR99 right of way between King Street and Battery Street. The project includes various new public spaces along the waterfront, new surface streets, bike trails, and pedestrian connections to downtown Seattle neighborhoods.

KEY POINTS Battery Street Portal Site - The redevelopment of the Battery Street site is a major opportunity for a park to serve the Belltown neighborhood.

Bell Street Park Extension - An extension of the Bell Street Park corridor to include the blocks between First Avenue and Elliott Avenue, adding landscaping, lighting, and more open space.

Blanchard Street Overlook and Blanchard Street Park add open space and view opportunities

Alaskan Way & Elliot Way - A rebuilt Alaskan Way and new Elliott Way will serve all modes of travel and provide clear and safe pedestrian crossings and signalized intersections.

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between the roadway and the promenade. Pike Place Markets Marketfront - This will be a waterfront-facing expansion of the Market featuring more small businesses, farmers, senior housing, public art, and a new neighborhood center.

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ONE OF THE MAJOR GOALS OF THIS PROJECT IS TO FOSTER DISCUSSION AND RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE BELLTOWN AND DENNY TRIANGLE COMMUNITIES, TO FIND AREAS OF COMMONALITY AND SYNERGY IN THEIR PUBLIC SPACES AND CONNECTIONS.



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OUTREACHOne of the major goals of this project is to foster discussion and relationships between members of the Belltown and Denny Triangle communities, to nd areas of commonality and synergy in their public spaces and connections.

Stakeholder Group OutreachOutreach e orts relied heavily on the Steering Committee and volunteers from the neighborhoods. Flyers, posters, a website and door-to-door outreach to apartment buildings was included for each public meeting. Stakeholder Group members also worked with local business for donations to support the meeting. Top Pot Donuts provided food, and Mud Bay provided bags of dog treats. The Stakeholder Group also passed out the Mud Bay bags to community members at the dog park to let them know about the project and the on-line survey.

Digital OutreachThe design team created a project website to share information with the communities and to put out the word on upcoming events. The April event was posted to this website (belltowndennytriangle.wordpress.com),the City website, Facebook, The Urbanist blog, meet up.com, and the Downtown Seattle website. Outreach also included awareness of the on-line survey, and participation was encouraged.

EVENTFor the rst event, we had a turnout of about 40 people and a several dogs to take a walk through the Denny Triangle neighborhood on a sunny April Sunday. City representatives and design team members from current projects helped people understand the upcoming projects in the neighborhood. The group included members of both the Belltown and Denny Triangle communities.

In addition to discussion along the walk, participants were able to use neighborhood maps to record their likes and dislikes in terms of pedestrian connections and public spaces.

After the walk, the group gathered at the Belltown Community Center for discussion, refreshments and music from Denny Triangle resident, Billy Joe, of the Dusty 45s and friends. Film students from Cornish College of the Arts lmed the event.



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OUTREACHA similar strategy for outreach was used for the second event. Because the rst event was in Belltown, the second meeting location was in Denny Triangle, at Cornish College of the Arts, arranged by Star Rush, Special Advisor to the Provost, who is on the Stakeholder Group. The Stakeholder Group distributed yers physically and digitally throughout both neighborhoods. Ongoing outreach also encouraged participation in the on-line survey.

The meeting was very well attended, with approximately 70 people in attendance with a broad range of stakeholders from both neighborhoods.

EVENTThe intent of the second event was to engage community members in a hands-on working session, with maps and trace paper, at tables with facilitators. The meeting began with a welcome from Cornish College President Nancy Uscher, and Provost Moira Scott Payne. A presentation followed, sharing background information on the public realm for both neighborhoods, existing conditions and expected development. Preliminary survey results were shared, and further it was noted that time was still available to take the survey.

Groups worked together at tables to discuss and record favorite open spaces and pedestrian connections in the neighborhoods. Groups also made note of opportunities for improvement, and places that were disliked or unsafe. Resources were available in the room including City sta , design team members, community leaders, and members of design teams for local projects. At the end of the session, each table gave a report on likes and dislikes and opportunities. There was a general consensus on a number of issues that have been important in the creation of the recommendations for this report.



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The successful methods for getting word out about the meeting continue for Event III.

EVENTThe third event is a roll-out of the nal draft of the Public Realm Plan, with a celebration and the opportunity for the community to discuss and strategize on next steps. Sign up sheets for topics of interest will allow people to keep communication going, and to nd others who share an interest in topics related to the public realm.

THE ON-LINE SURVEY GENERATED OVER A HUNDRED RESPONSES OVER A PERIOD OF 10 WEEKS RESULTING IN REPRESENTATION OF A RANGE OF PEOPLE THAT LIVE, WORK AND VISIT BOTH NEIGHBORHOODS.



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PUBLIC SURVEYOVERVIEWThe on-line survey generated over a hundred responses over a period of 10 weeks resulting in representation of a range of people that live, work and visit both neighborhoods. People identi ed a wide range of populations to consider in public space planningyoung professionals, families, and businesses ranked highly.

It is interesting to note that people voted positively for every suggested open space or streetscape amenity. Some had a strong plurality of likes and few not sure votes. Street trees are a good exampleeveryone can visualize a street tree. There were very few not sure votes. Other categories were split, such as dog play areas or sport courts. Presumably if you have a dog, or enjoy pickle ball, these are very desirable. For others, they are not of use.

Some open space or streetscape amenities have a relatively high element of uncertainty because there is a wide range of possible quality to the element. What might decorative intersection paving look like? What kind of public activation? The hesitation to have unquali ed likes are very understandable.

Seating is of particular interest. Benches were generally popular, but not fully embraced. The ambivalence may come from a concern about loitering or misuse, and

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PUBLIC SURVEYthese concerns may be addressable with thoughtful placement and design. Movable chairs also have a large number of not sure votes. Some research into the experience with movable chairs would help understand how to be most successful.

A point to note is the relationship between interest in particular open space amenities and the priorities registered in the survey. Some things that were well received as open space elements were liked, but not ranked as the highest priorities. Stormwater infrastructure had a (cant read it!) percentage of likes, but lagged behind in terms of highest priorities.


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I live in the Belltown neighborhood 33.8% 24

I live in the Denny Triangle neighborhood 19.7% 14

I work in the Belltown neighborhood 29.6% 21

I work in the Denny Triangle neighborhood 26.8% 19

Im visiting the Belltown neighborhood 7.0% 5

Im visiting the Denny Triangle neighborhood 8.5% 6

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Walk 67.6% 48

Bus 45.1% 32

Drive personal vehicle 49.3% 35

Shareride / Uber / Carpool / Lyft 16.9% 12

Personal Bike 16.9% 12

Bikeshare 1.4% 1

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Safety 559 1

Multi-modal Transportation 448 2

Neighborhood Access to Goods & Services 437 3

Parks & Open Space 420 4

Economic Vitality 406 5

Sense of Place & Local Identity 382 6

Public Health & Well-being 358 7

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Families 65.1% 41

Children (0-10yr) 31.8% 20

Youth (11-17yr) 25.4% 16

Seniors & Elderly 49.2% 31

Individuals with health conditions or impairments 22.2% 14

Young professionals 71.4% 45

Tourists 47.6% 30

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Businesses 57.1% 36

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Public Art 254 11

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PRIORITIES OVERVIEWA number of priorities were identi ed in the survey responses. Safety was the highest priority by a clear margin. A safe environment is a prerequisite to usable public space, and this concern about feeling safe in the neighborhoods needs to be taken seriously, and is agged here for note by the City. We have recommendations regarding safety in public spaces, but certainly a number of issues regarding safety need to involve policing and varied policy issues that fall outside of the scope of this study.

The ability to move to, and within, the neighborhoods is a key issue to the community. This will require balancing modes of transportation and ensuring good transit. In terms of public realm planning, this report is just a starting point for determining street functions that provide good networks for movement of pedestrians, bicycles, transit, cars and service vehicles.

Neighborhood access to goods and services is highly desired. A full spectrum of goods and services nearby is fundamental to a walkable neighborhood. As the neighborhoods evolve, especially in the rapidly developing Denny Triangle area, it would be helpful to better understand what goods and services are considered to be missing.

The fourth category, parks and open space, is a recognized need in both neighborhoods. Belltown and

Denny Triangle are underserved in terms of park space, and that will only become more pronounced with the increasing population. While there may be opportunities to increase the amount of open space, it is critical that the space that does exist by used to best bene t neighborhood needs.

Economic vitality ranks fth. Community members want jobs, shops, active retail and restaurants in their neighborhoods.

The idea of a sense of place and neighborhood identity is interesting for public realm planning. A sense of place comes from highlighting the unique characteristics and uses in a neighborhood, including historic buildings, views and vistas, and the special places that were identi ed by the community. It is interesting to note that most of the best loved places are at or near the edge of the neighborhoods. Vine Street and the p-patches and Bell Street Park are the most well-loved space central to the neighborhoods. The waterfront, and waterfront connections, Olympic Sculpture Park, Denny Park, Westlake Whole Foods plaza and Pike Place Market are at the edges of the neighborhood, which calls for an emphasis on the quality of the walkable connections to those neighborhood assets.

At the second meeting, many people were interested in increasing the pro le of the educational institutions in

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SAFETY 559

MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION 448

NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS TO GOODS & SERVICES 437

PARKS & OPEN SPACE 420

ECONOMIC VITALITY 406

SENSE OF PLACE & LOCAL IDENTITY 382

PUBLIC HEALTH & WELL-BEING 358

ACCESSIBILITY 309

RECREATION 285

ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY 273

PUBLIC ART 254

HISTORIC PRESERVATION 239

CULTURAL HERITAGE 135

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