Park Boulevard Park Design workshop # 2

November 29, 2011

Park Boulevard Park Design

Agenda
Purpose:TodiscussoptionsfortheParkBoulevardPlazaDesign. ITEM 1.Introduction A. Project overview B. Workshop expectations WHO
(CityStaff) Linda

TIME
6:30pm 6:45pm

2.PlazaOptions

David

6:45pm 7:15pm

3.Howwouldweusespace?

Community

7:15pm 7:45pm

4.Whatshoulditlooklike?

Community

7:45pm 8:15pm

5.Closing Summary of shared vision Next steps

Linda

8:15pm 8:30pm

Park Boulevard Park Design

Context

Park Boulevard Park Design

context

FLAG POLES FOUNTAIN

BIKE LOCKERS

TUNNEL

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design criteria
PROVIDE A SAFE, CLEAN ENVIRONMENT SUPPORT RESIDENTAIL / BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Provide additional parking Add benches by apartments Avoid gathering areas near property wall (sw on California) Buffer residents from Plaza noise Link with balance of California Avenue

Provide well-lit space Easy to see into Plaza Discourage illegal activities Provide clear, safe bike route to tunnel / train station Easy surveillance Security cameras

ENHANCE USE OF PLAZA

Opportunities for art Interact with fountain Add bike racks Event/gathering space Access / dropoff for Caltrain Holiday Tree Game tables Intimate spaces Children free play

CREATE MEMORABLE, PLEASANT SPACE

Retain historical character Large canopy trees Retain existing trees Screen K-rail at tracks Visual focus of California Avenue Pedestrian link to surroundings

Park Boulevard Park Design

Option 1- Organic

Provide a Safe, Clean Environment Create Memorable, Pleasant Space Support Residential/Business Community Enhance Use of Plaza

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sections

Park Boulevard Park Design

Option 1- Organic

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Option 2 the Grid

Provide a Safe, Clean Environment Create Memorable, Pleasant Space Support Residential/Business Community Enhance Use of Plaza

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Option 2 - the Grid

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Option 3 - historic

Provide a Safe, Clean Environment Create Memorable, Pleasant Space Support Residential/Business Community Enhance Use of Plaza

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Option 3 - historic

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streetscape furniture

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bicycle parking facilities

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outdoor seating areas

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Schedule
2011 Tasks Field Survey Design - Sidewalk Options - Park Blvd Plaza - Civil - Streetscape Bid Construction Project Outreach Community Meetings PTC City Council ARB Parks PABAC Art Commission Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May

Complete

Summer2012 Fall/Winter2012

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Questions?

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