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(insert image of the overall project limits here). S.R. STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTES – PROJECT AREA. S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting. EXISTING FURNISHINGS and CONDITIONS Respectful analysis of current conditions What works, what doesn’t

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  1. (insert image of the overall project limits here) S.R. STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTES – PROJECT AREA S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  2. EXISTING FURNISHINGS and CONDITIONS • Respectful analysis of current conditions • What 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 STANDARDS • Needs to be practical, easy to acquire, reasonable cost • TRACKING and IMPLEMENTATION • Needs to be in an easily retrievable format • DIVERSE RANGE of INTERESTS • Numerous programs and committees • Understand broad range of interests • Work in collaboration in development of Alternatives KEY CHALLENGES -- OVERVIEW S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  3. PROCESS S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  4. REQUIREMENTS EXISTING STUDIES INITIAL RESEARCH S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  5. 2 PENDING & FUTURE PROJECTS EARLY ANALYSIS S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  6. STATION AREA PLAN S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  7. PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY & GATHERING NODES S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  8. STREET FURNITURE GROUPINGS & SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  9. 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. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  10. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  11. Existing alleys in Railroad Square. Can improve pedestrian circulation and enhance activity by utilizing existing alleys. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  12. Improve pedestrian gathering areas. Expand sidewalk along B Street low retaining wall with seating, pedestrian scale lighting, and trash containers. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – Around Transit Mall S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  13. Cancer Survivor’s Park E St. 4th St. Brookwood Ave. Expand pedestrian space and furnishing zones reduce apparent width of street to a more pedestrian friendly scale. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th Street S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  14. Cancer Survivor’s Park E St. 4th St. Brookwood Ave. Expand sidewalk at Cancer Survivor’s Park for improved furnishing zone. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th Street (E St. to Brookwood) S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  15. E St. B St. Mall 4th St. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th Street S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  16. E St. B St. Mall 4th St. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th Street S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  17. E St. B St. Mall 4th St. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th Street S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  18. E St. B St. Mall 4th St. SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4th Street S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  19. STREET FURNITURE GROUPINGS S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  20. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Preferred Preferred Preferred Preferred Preferred Preferred Preferred 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. BENCHES S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  21. ‘Art-Start’ benches Limit 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 S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  22. Intersections- Outdoor Living Room arrangements. This illustration depicts configuration, not bench type ‘Leaning’ benches Bus Stops Bar/Coffee Shops BENCHES S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  23. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Common to all Areas 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. MOVABLE SEATING S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  24. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Develop typical planting compositions- Develop method by which property owners can maintain pots Black painted steel with inset steel box Rectangular shaped: 26” high x 18” wide in varying lengths of 3’-4’-5’ PLANTERS S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  25. Limb up selected Redwood Trees in fixed planters to open up affected storefronts Reduce number of existing planters to create more room for pedestrians. Groupings of existing pots at selected areas with adequate space, such as at intersections Utilize existing at-grade planters. Replant azaleas. or shade tolerant plants. Add protective fencing. Fencing to be 24” high, sturdy metal, black or wrought iron with skateboard deterrent. Paint remaining planters a more neutral color PLANTERS S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  26. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Primary bollard design standard to be utilized in most applications, including curb bulb-outs and prominent locations. Secondary ‘minor’ bollard for use only where wide base is not practical. BOLLARDS Reduce number of existing planters to create adequate pedestrian space. Replace with 4” diameter, round, slim bollards. S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  27. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Rusted steel finish Increase planting space for trees —-greater potential for successful growth Application suitable for narrow sidewalks and where tree wells are too small. Example: 5th Street and B Street, D Street TREE GRATES S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  28. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets TREE GRATES & GUARDS S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  29. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Increase pedestrian scale lighting and utilize energy efficient fixtures. Add lighting where benches will be placed. LIGHTING S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  30. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Paseo lighting 4th St. application Energy efficient Comstock Mall Common to all Areas: Add pedestrian scale light poles along 4th St. All light poles to be painted Opportunity to add pedestrian scale lighting to taller overheads LIGHTING S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  31. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Reduce size of recycling logo Depot Park standard TRASH AND RECYCLING S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  32. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets City Standard shall be painted black in Railroad Square. Shelters to include roof photo voltaic model 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. Examples of public art or specialty applications BUS SHELTERS S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  33. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Public Art opportunity-Specialty bike racks Shall be limited to one in Railroad Square, and up to 3 in the Courthouse Square subarea. Railroad Square specialty bike rack shall be ‘train’ themed. Single post and U-shape Standards Remove parking meter posts where not needed. BIKE RACKS S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  34. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Regional kiosk locations-pending per MTC plans Any additional kiosks would need to be strategically located so they do not clutter the furnishings zone and streetscape. Secondary kiosks for more specific information KIOSKS S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  35. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Accessible drinking fountain with feature for filling water bottle Drinking fountains located in parks, only DRINKING FOUNTAIN S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  36. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets All monuments shown are depicted in the Pedestrian Linkages Study. Any monumentation should be combined with kiosk or other functional element. In general, monuments are not seen as necessary, except for painted type on freeway. 4th Street at Freeway- 3rd Street at Freeway- 6th Street at Freeway- Per Pedestrian Linkages Study • Public art opportunity for ‘downtown’ monumentation at: • 4th and Brookwood • 1st and Santa Rosa Ave. • 4th and B Street Design is per the Pedestrian Linkages Study. Any monumentation should be combined with kiosk or other functional element. MONUMENTATION S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  37. #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor #3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets • Outdoor dining guidelines are being developed, and will be adopted as part of the Zoning Ordinance. Guidelines will include: • Tables and Chairs • Fencing and Enclosures • Planters • Heat Lamps • Maintenance • Etc. COMMON TO ALL AREAS OUTDOOR DINING GUIDELINES S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  38. These successful streetscapes appear to be free of clutter, offering more pedestrian space. Dining areas appear to be consolidated, tables close together. STREETSCAPES S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

  39. STREETSCAPES S.R. Street Furnishings Palettes Community Meeting

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