DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE
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PROJECT AREA
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EXISTING FURNISHINGS and CONDITIONSRespectful analysis of current conditionsWhat works, what doesn’t
COORDINATION of EXISTING REFERENCE MATERIAL, CURRENT PROJECTS, CITY DEPARTMENTS
Research existing documents, gather and document information. See Matrix
VARIETY and IDENTITY
Visual compatibility important
Based upon activity nodes and areas of circulation, character of area, space available
FLEXIBILITY OF STANDARDSNeeds to be practical, easy to acquire, reasonable cost
TRACKING and IMPLEMENTATIONNeeds to be in an easily retrievable format
DIVERSE RANGE of INTERESTSNumerous programs and committeesUnderstand broad range of interestsWork in collaboration in development of Alternatives
KEY CHALLENGES -- OVERVIEW
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PROCESS
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INITIAL RESEARCH
REQUIREMENTS
EXISTINGSTUDIES
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EARLY ANALYSIS
PENDING & FUTURE PROJECTS2
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STATION AREA PLAN
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PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY & GATHERING NODES
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STREET FURNITURE GROUPINGS & SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES
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STREETSCAPES
These successful streetscapes appear to be free of clutter, offering a clear, directed, pedestrian space.
Dining areas appear to be consolidated, tables close together.
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STREETSCAPES
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EXISTING CONDITIONS--4th Street CHSQ
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SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – Around Transit Mall
Improve pedestrian gathering areas.
Expand sidewalk along B Street: low retaining wall with seating, pedestrian scale lighting, and trash containers.
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SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th Street
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Expand pedestrian space and furnishing zones to reduce apparent width of street to a more pedestrian friendly scale.
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SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th St.
Expand sidewalk at Cancer Survivor’s Park for improved furnishing zone.
(E St. to Brookwood)
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SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th Street
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DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTESPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th Street
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SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square
Existing street furnishing zone enhanced and opened up with narrow rectangular planters.
Improve pedestrian connection and enhance activity with sidewalk along Wilson Street between 3rd and 4th.
Opportunity to expand outdoor dining.
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SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square
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SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square
Existing alleys in Railroad Square.
Can improve pedestrian circulation and enhance activity by utilizing existing alleys.
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BENCHES
#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets
One goal of the furnishings plan is to provide some flexibility in the use of materials, yet retain a visual link from one area to another.
Note: Groupings of benches shall be of the same type and style, rather than differing styles adjacent to each other.
Center arm rests optional.
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‘Art-Start’ benchesLimit use to one per block on each side so as not to diminish unique character. Benches could be rotated on a regular basis to bring fresh artwork to the downtown. Out-going benches could be auctioned similar to the process for the ‘Peanuts’ character sculptures, or simply relocated.Art-Start benches are not proposed in Railroad Square.
Backless benches
BENCHES – Specialty Applications
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Intersections:
Outdoor Living Room arrangements.This illustration depicts configurations intended to promote social interaction, not bench type
‘Leaning’ benches:Bus StopsBar/Coffee Shops
BENCHES
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MOVABLE SEATING
#2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets
A movable seating program will consist of heavy weight chairs that are purchased by the City, but secured and maintained by individual merchants and shopkeepers.
Currently, the focus is on the 4th Street corridor between Mendocino Avenue and E Street, where there is concentrated activity.
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Develop typical planting compositions- Develop method by which property owners can maintain pots Planters can be locally fabricated
PLANTERS
#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets
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EXISTING PLANTERS
Utilize existing at-grade planters. Replant azaleas. or shade tolerant plants.
Limb up selected Redwood Trees in fixed planters to open up affected storefronts
Add protective fencing. Fencing to be 32” high, sturdy metal, black or wrought iron with skateboard deterrent
PLANTERS/POTS
EXISTING POTS
Reduce number of existing pots to create more room for pedestrians and related furnishing spaces. Locate existing pots at selected areas where there is adequate space, such as at intersections .
Paint remaining pots a more neutral color
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Secondary ‘minor’ bollard for use only where wide base is not practical.
Primary bollard design standard to be utilized in most applications, including curb bulb-outs and prominent locations.
BOLLARDS
#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets
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TREE GRATES
#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets
This application is suitable for narrow sidewalks and where tree wells are too small. Example: 5th Street, B Street, D Street
Rusted steel finish
Increase planting area dimension for trees where practical—-greater potential for successful growth
Natural steel finish
Retro-fit design subject to approval by Risk Management
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TREE GUARDS
#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets
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STREET LIGHTING
#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets
Increase pedestrian scale lighting along 4th Street and 7th Street
Paint existing light poles
Utilize energy efficient fixtures
Increase lighting at gathering areas
Add pedestrian scale lighting to existing taller light poles
Utilize LED tree lights along 4th Street where possible
Coordinate with City Engineering in development of Street Standards
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4th St. applicationPaseo lighting
Jeju Way
SPECIALTY LIGHTING
#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets
Comstock Mall
4th St. application
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TRASH AND RECYCLING
#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets
Reduce size of recycling logo
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City Standard shall be painted black in Railroad Square.
Shelters to include roof photo voltaic model
BUS SHELTERS
#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets
Design Guidelines do allow for unique shelter design (Public Art) where appropriate. Subject to Police Safety Review, Design Review, Transit Review, Cultural Heritage
Review, Sub-area Stakeholder Review.
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BIKE RACKS
#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets
Single post and U-shape StandardsRemove parking meter posts where not needed.
Public Art opportunity-Specialty bike racks
The number of specialty bike racks shall be limited to preserve the unique quality of these furnishings. Railroad Square specialty bike rack shall be ‘train’ themed.
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Regional kiosk locations-pending per MTC plans
Merchant or event oriented kiosks—this style offers flexibility and can be easily changed.
Any additional kiosks would need to be
strategically located so they do not clutter the
furnishings zone and streetscape.
KIOSKS
#1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets
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In general, monuments are not seen as necessary, except for:
Painted downtown identifiers on freeway overpasses, such as at 6th Street and 4th Street locations.
Public art opportunities as downtown identifiers (4th/Brookwood, 1st/SR Ave., 7th/Mendocino) Replace existing downtown markers.
Railroad Square/7th St. Corridor . In general, public comment indicated that placement of these should be carefully considered as to not create too many objects in the landscape. They could be combined with kiosk or other functional element.
MONUMENTATION
(Illustration per the Pedestrian Linkages Study)
(Design per the Pedestrian Linkages Study)
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OUTDOOR DINING GUIDELINES
Outdoor dining guidelines have been developed as part of the Zoning Ordinance and Design Guidelines. The guidelines identify standards for:
• Tables and Chairs• Fencing and Enclosures• Planters• Maintenance• Clearances
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MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES and IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Maintenance Guidelines• Provides general
procedures• Provides for data
management• Addresses vandalism• Provides specification
binder cut-sheets with specific information
• Promotes community involvement
Implementation Strategy• Establishes priorities• Promotes public/private
Partnerships• Provides for data
management• Addresses current funding
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ARTIST COMMISSIONED FURNISHINGS
A procedure for Artist-Commissioned Furnishings has been developed.
• Limited applications of unique pieces serve to enrich the downtown
• Subject to the City’s Public Art Program and Art in Public Places Committee
• Subject to Design Review