Seattle DPD - Northgate Transit Open House Boards Meeting #1...COMMUNITY DESIGN FOR THE NORTHGATE...
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COMMUNITY DESIGN FOR THE NORTHGATE LIGHT RAIL STATION AREA OPEN HOUSE
Welcome
Introduction
Presentation
Open House / Comments
6 p.m.
6:30 - 7 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Community Design Study for the Northgate Light Rail Station Area | Open House - July 26, 2011
Community Design Study for the Northgate Light Rail Station Area | Open House - July 26, 2011
1. Do you support building a pedestrian and bicycle bridge
crossing of Interstate 5?
2. Do you think we need to replace all commuter parking spaces
that would be displaced by development?
Transit & Parking Questions
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree AgreeNeutral /
Don’t Know
Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree AgreeNeutral /
Don’t Know
Strongly
Agree
Transit & Parking Questions
Community Design Study for the Northgate Light Rail Station Area | Open House - July 26, 2011
3. Which of these improvements would be most important in
convincing you to use bus & rail transit, or use it more often?
_________ Bus routes that get me closer to home
_________ More continuous sidewalks into my neighborhood
_________ A pedestrian/bicycle bridge that crosses Interstate 5 _________ More parking _________ Buses and trains that come often enough, so I don’t have to worry about schedules
_________ Lighting and security at the station, so I will feel safe
Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Community Design Study for the Northgate Light Rail Station Area | Open House - July 26, 2011
Bus Transfer at Rail StationLR
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LayoverLayover
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Bus Circulation
Bus Circulation
Potential Development
Site
Potential Development
Site
Existing Parking Garage
Thornton Place
Open Space
Existing Residential
ExistingCinema
Potential Development
Site
Existing Transit Center
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1. Clear sightlines between all bus loading areas allow for a minimal way�nding feature.
2. Crosswalk needed at Bus Street.
3. Opportunity to provide Complete Street along 2nd Avenue.
4. No need for bus circulation on 3rd Avenue.
Two Options
Connecting street •brings two bus bays closer to station exit
More choices for •buses to circulate
LRT
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Layover LayoverLayover
Bus Circulation
Bus Circulation
Potential Development
Site
Transfer toLRT
Potential Development
Site
Existing Parking Garage
Thornton Place
Open Space
Existing Residential
ExistingCinema
Potential Development
Site
Existing Transit Center
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1. Need for a central way�nding feature (plaza, signage, landmark, etc.)
2. No crosswalk needed at transfer zone.
3. Bus Only 2nd Ave NE provide for ease of bus operations but lack of pedestrian oriented character.
4. Bus circulation required along 3rd Ave NE.
Option H
Bus bays on 1st Ave •NE and on new 2nd Ave NE
Pedestrian-only •plaza at station exit
Option I
Bus loading proximity and 1.visibility minimize need for wayfindingCrosswalk needed at bus stop2.“Complete street” design 3.possible on 2ndNo bus circulation needed on 3rd4.
A wayfinding landmark needed in 1.the plazaNo crosswalk needed2.Bus-only circulation on 2nd may 3.affect the street’s characterBus circulation needed on 3rd4.
Community Design Study for the Northgate Light Rail Station Area | Open House - July 26, 2011
Development TypesDevelopment can happen in many different shapes and sizes. What do you like or dislike about these examples?
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Office High-rise
Residential Mid-Rise + Retail at Base
Residential Mid-Rise + Residential at Base
Office Mid-Rise
Residential High-Rise + Residential at Base
Residential High-Rise + Retail at Base
City of Seattle
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Community Design Study for the Northgate Light Rail Station Area | Open House - July 26, 2011
Development Types
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Office Mid-Rise Office High-Rise
Residential High-Rise + Residential at Base
Residential Mid-Rise + Retail at Base
Residential Mid-Rise + Residential at Base
Residential High-Rise + Retail at Base
City of Seattle
DPDCity of Seattle
DPD
Community Design Study for the Northgate Light Rail Station Area | Open House - July 26, 2011
Public SpacesWhat do you like or dislike about these examples? Place dots by the 3 types you most prefer.
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C.
B.
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E. F.
Residential Green Street
Neighborhood Retail Neighborhood Retail
Residential Green Street
“Woonerf ” (Pedestrian-Oriented Street ) “Woonerf ” (Pedestrian-Oriented Street )
City of Seattle
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Community Design Study for the Northgate Light Rail Station Area | Open House - July 26, 2011
Public SpacesG.
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Sidewalk Cafe
“Pocket Park ”
Large Plaza
Sidewalk Cafe
“Pocket Park ”
Large Plaza
City of Seattle
DPDCity of Seattle
DPD
Community Design Study for the Northgate Light Rail Station Area | Open House - July 26, 2011
Public Features Pick the community assets you feel are the most important for the Northgate site. Place dots by the 3 types you most prefer.
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Bike and Walking Trails
Bike Station
Farmer’s Market
Playground
Green Space
Plaza
City of Seattle
DPD
Community Design Study for the Northgate Light Rail Station Area | Open House - July 26, 2011
Public FeaturesG.
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Athletic Facilities Grocery Store
Community Artwork Green Infrastructure
Fire Station / Police / Post Of fice Community Garden
City of Seattle
DPD
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DPD
Public HealthPlease place dots next to the 3 most important qualities of healthy neighborhoods
Neighborhood Qualities This is important
Safe, accessible conditions for walking and biking
Access to healthcare and wellness services
Noise level management
Good air quality inside and outside buildings
Mixture of jobs and businesses
www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/northgatestationareadevelopment | Open House - July 26, 2011
Public HealthPlease place dots next to the 3 most important qualities of healthy neighborhoods
Neighborhood Qualities This is important
Safe, inviting and accessible parks and open spaces
Access to healthy food
Opportunities for social interaction
Good quality and affordable housing
Safe, reliable transit
www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/northgatestationareadevelopment | Open House - July 26, 2011
Public HealthHow can we ensure this site is a healthy place to
live, work and play?
www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/northgatestationareadevelopment | Open House - July 26, 2011