WORKSHOP 2

SUMMARY

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015GLENDALE, CA

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INTRODUCTIONThis is a summary of Space 134 Workshop #2, which was held on Saturday, September 26th, 2015. The event took place from 10AM to 12:30PM at R.D. White Elementary School. The purpose of the event was to provide information and receive feedback on the Space 134 Freeway Cap project. Admittance and food were free and the event was open to the public. A mural truck, graffiti removal truck, and pop-up park made the event fun for people of all ages. In total, approximately 96 people attended.

During the event, participants signed in and received handouts describing the project and the event agenda. Alan Loomis, Deputy Director for Urban Design & Mobility, presented a brief overview and update of project status. After the presentation, participants provided feedback about the project’s conceptual design, mobility alternatives, funding, and operation through an interactive workshop and survey. The results are included on the following pages. The feedback from this event will ultimately be used to inform the next phase of the Space 134 Freeway Cap project.

Key Takeway: 76% of participants are in support of the project.

For more information, go to www.space134.net

(IMAGES BY: CITY OF GLENDALE)

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THE WORKSHOP SESSIONS

• Design all spaces considering ADA accessibility (ramps, special needs areas, soft ground materials)

• Encourage community ownership and pride• Create monumental spaces / landmarks (“The Bean”)• Have an amphitheater for larger events (fireworks shows) • Allow for outdoor movies (Hollywood Forever)• Design spaces that are responsive to the edges (quieter near the residential)• Some people want parking, some do not• Concern about uses that bring lots of people; consider an arts auditorium center instead

of a convention center• Consider all demographics (skate parks, climbing wall/extreme sports, reading area/quiet

place, tourist center)• Use reclaimed water and solar panels, limit the design of “green” spaces to be sensitive

to the California drought• Include some water features• Minimize construction time and encourage phasing• Minimize noise during construction process• No loss of existing housing• Safety: have police substation near the sports fields, safe walking trails, safe crossings• Fire suppression in the tunnel below

• General support for rapid transit and mobility hub• BRT/LRT on Glenoaks, some support and some oppose• Some prefer station closer to Glendale Ave to support local residents • Concern if the Glendale Ave exit will disappear• Consider connections to the Verdugo Wash, regional retail destinations, Burbank Airport,

other rail lines, and east-west destinations• Consider including a street car• Encourage active transportation• Ensure safety for all users of the road

• Concern that other City resources will be impacted if outside sources become unavailable• Concern about increased taxes and assessments• Concern if the City is considering a bond measure for funding• Consider having a large retailer in Space 134 to help with costs

GENERAL CONCEPTUAL DESIGN COMMENTS

GENERAL MOBILITY COMMENTS

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ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMMING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE INCORPORATED?(RESPONDENTS COULD CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

*See the Appendix for “Other” responses

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*See the Appendix for “Other” responses

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BIKESTATIONw/ bike parking,

repair, rentals

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BIKE SHARE STATION

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TRANSIT CARDSALES OUTLET

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WHAT SERVICES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE AT A SPACE 134 TRANSIT HUB?

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HOW WOULD YOU MOST OFTEN GET TO AND FROM SPACE 134?(RESPONDENTS COULD CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

Bicycling Other*TransitDrivingWalking or

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WHAT TYPES OF PUBLIC FUNDS WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO SEE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SPACE 134?

(RESPONDENTS COULD CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

*See the Appendix for written responses

City of GlendaleState of California Future tax “increment” from

new development &increased property

values, not involving new taxes or assessments

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Federal Government

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE A NEW TRANSPORTATION STATION AT SPACE 134? (RESPONDENTS COULD CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

83%YES

Light Rail

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Bus Rapid Transit

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BRT

Metro Rapid Buses

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Not interestedIn additional transit service

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WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO HELP MAKE THE PARK A REALITY?(RESPONDENTS COULD CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER)

Yes, I would like to volunteer my time

Yes, I would like to make a personal philanthropic contribution

Yes, I agree to reasonable taxpayer assessments

Yes, I would like to reach out to corporate andphilanthropic organizations to give their support

Not interested in offering my help

Other*

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DO YOU LIKE THE PROPOSED SPACE 134 PROJECT?

76%YES

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6%*See the Appendix for written responses

UNSURE** NO

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WORKSHOP IMAGE GALLERY

(IMAGES BY: CITY OF GLENDALE)

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MAP OF WHERE ATTENDEES LIVEBased on intersection locations provided on the survey

Respondent Residence(Six respondents outside of map view)

Space 134

R.D. White Elementary (Workshop Location)

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING PROPOSED • Large amphitheater for national / local holiday events (fireworks, concerts, etc.)• Glendale visitor / orientation / history center• Sculpture to represent Glendale, “like the “Bean” in Millennium Park in Chicago”• Another public pool• Zen garden• Nighttime events• Movie screening• Monumental focus• Parking• Water dispenser

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GET TO AND FROM SPACE 134• Uber / Lyft• Beeline

ADDITIONAL PEOPLE THE PARK SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO ACCOMODATE• Disabled• Access, Dial-A-Ride (elderly)• [People] hanging out

OTHER RESPONSES TO THE QUESTION “WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO HELP MAKE THE PARK A REALITY?”• Respondent answered that their age limits their ability to assist

RESPONSES TO WHY PEOPLE DO NOT SUPPORT SPACE 134• Traffic• Associated costs / funding• Homeless

REASONS WHY PEOPLE ARE UNSURE IF THEY SUPPORT SPACE 134• Parking• Smoking• Policing• Homeless• Park hours• Trash pickup

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APPENDIX A - OTHER SURVEY RESPONSES

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APPENDIX B - INTERACTIVE BOARDS

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