colville downtown vitalization plan

MAY 2018

COLVILLE DOWNTOWN VITALIZATION PLAN

Today. Tomorrow. Together

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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PARTNERSHIP WORK GROUPMallory Conner, TEDD/ City of Colville

Kinsey Coots, TEDD

Ryke Dahlen, Chamber of Commerce

Mayor Lou Janke, City of Colville

RJ Keetch, City of Colville

Jeff Koffel, TEDD

Doug Kyle, Chamber of Commerce

Karen Learn, Chamber of Commerce

Christa McDonald, Chamber of Commerce

Muriel Meyer, Colville Main Street Partnership

Rosemary Shaw, Colville Main Street Partnership

Shelly Stevens, TEDD

Genevieve Wilma-Young, Chamber of Commerce

STAKEHOLDERSAvrum Baum, Tiger @ Creek

Jeff Cochran, City of Colville

Ryke Dahlen, House of Music

Jim Davis, Chamber Downtown Committee

Patty Edigar, R E Lee Shoes

Nancy Foll, City of Colville

Sydney Gilmore, City of Colville

Mike Hansen, Key Bank

Anne Lawson, City of Colville

Susan Lindse, The Pour House

Chris Loggers, City of Colville

Jillian Marshall, City of Colville

Jesse Mullen, Statesman Examiner

Lynn O’Connor, Colville Sign/Planning Commission

Adena Sabins, City of Colville

Brian Scott, City of Colville

Jack Smith, City of Colville

Missy Stalp, City of Colville

Saundra Wilma, Saundra’s Furniture

Steve Wisner, Alpine Theater

Andy Zayemopoulas, Colville Jewelers

CONSULTANT TEAM

Phil Boyd, Welch - Comer Engineers

Brian D. Scott, BDS Planning & Urban Design

Richa Vuppuluri, BDS Planning & Urban Design

Jin Qiu, BDS Planning & Urban Design

Matt Gillis, Welch - Comer Engineers

This plan is the culmination of interested and concerned citizens, clubs and groups with the desire to create and sustain a vibrant and thriving downtown.

The City of Colville looks forward to working with the Main Street Program, Tri County Economic Development District and the Chamber of Commerce to establish and achieve long-term goals. These key groups, to be known as “Colville Together” along with others; will work together to create a booming, attractive and creative downtown area with something for everyone.

Downtown revitalization was a significant goal to come out of the 2017 City strategic planning efforts - and this downtown plan is a significant step to make that happen.

I look forward to working with all of you to continue to identify interests and issues and work together for solutions.

Sincerely,

Mayor Lou Janke, May 2018

PREFACE

COLVILLE DOWNTOWN VITALIZATION PLAN | 3

COLVILLE TOGETHERORGANIZATION CHART

Colville Community Warming CenterCCWC

Habitat for Humanity

Steven’s County Historic Society

Parking Commission

Senior Center Kiwanis OthersElks

Rural Resources

Community Action

Ministerial Association

Rotary

The Colville 2000 plan was highly successful as a catalyst for many physical improvements to downtown and surrounding roadways. Today, downtown Colville has an excellent physical infrastructure and a viable but thin inventory of retail and service businesses. As such, priorities for this Colville Downtown Vitalization Plan are focused on improvements to downtown’s marketing, promotion, and business mix. This plan’s Operational Plan — Together First — is fundamental to downtown’s future success. The accompanying Physical Plan is a guiding framework for prioritizing future infrastructure and maintenance improvements in the context of the top priority operational improvements.

The City of Colville, Colville Chamber of Commerce, Colville Main Street Partnership, and Tri-County Economic Development District (TEDD) are committed to working together to strengthen the vitality and character of downtown as Colville’s greatest asset. This plan’s vision is that Downtown Colville will continue to thrive through collective action on business and activity growth, physical improvements, and tourism development. This collaboration will be known as Colville Together.

The lead organizations of Colville Together each have specific individual roles, and places for collaborative efforts. The Chamber, Main Street, and TEDD are collaborators in the Colville Together effort. Many local civic organizations play vital supportive roles in the Colville Together

Organizational Relationships

VISIONDowntown Colville will continue to thrive through communication and collective action on business and activity growth, physical improvements, and tourism development.

MISSION Colville Together is a collaboration of the City of Colville, Colville Chamber of Commerce, Tri County Economic Development District, Main Street and the community to coordinate downtown Colville’s vitalization efforts.

COLVILLE TOGETHERColville Together is simply adding structure and sustainability to the collaboration that is already happening. The Chamber will continue with its core functions, and lead promotional efforts. TEDD will continue with its multi-faceted programs in regional economic development, with downtown Colville as a priority. The City will continue in its governmental role. These efforts will be augmented by increased attention on downtown’s physical character and functioning, as well as affiliation with the state and national Main Street programs. A new nonprofit organization will be essential to implementation of this plan with the help of an Executive Director who also serves as the Main Street Program Manager.


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

MAIN ELEMENTS OF DOWNTOWN COLVILLE

mission. The City plays a foundational role, supporting and augmenting many of these efforts.

Benefits to this collaboration are many and fall solidly into the four points of the nationally proven Main Street Approach of Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Vitality. Additionally, working together is fun and gets more done.

Chamber funding will continue to come from membership dues, event proceeds, and grants from the City’s lodging tax. TEDD’s funding will continue to come from member jurisdictions and public and private grants; TEDD’s downtown-related activities will be primarily grant funded. Main Street’ operational funding will come from three sources: a property assessment district (Business Improvement Area or BIA), donations, and City funds.

The Colville Together lead organizations have agreed on a timeline for major projects and securing funding, as well as a 2018-19 calendar of downtown events. Creating a new BIA is a near-term priority.

The physical improvements have re-confirmed many of the Colville 2000 proposed, but not constructed projects (e.g Heritage Court).

These projects have been updated to reflect current conditions (e.g. the truck route is in place) and additional projects have been added that are now possible because of the Colville 2000 projects. Organization

» Cohesive efforts » Communication » Sustainable efforts

Promotion » Branding & positive identity » Coordinated marketing and events

Economic Vitality » Increased tourism » Return on investment » Quality of life

Design » Attractive downtown and surrounding areas

» Community character » Wayfinding » Maintain sidewalks, trees, and events

Get more done together!

BENEFITS of COLVILLE TOGETHER


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

TABLE OF CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

BACKGROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

TOGETHER FIRST – OPERATIONAL PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Organizing Principles and Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Roles and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Funding Strategy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Timeline and Project Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Business Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND IMAGE – PHYSICAL PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Downtown Colville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Conceptual Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Vital Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Project Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

– Physical Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

– Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

– Funding Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Overall Project Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

– Fairgrounds to Civic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

– Road Diet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

– Current Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

– Current Project Priorities and Funding Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Design Strategies through Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41


The Colville 2000 Downtown Plan was a comprehensive community driven planning effort that outlined market conditions and challenges at the time and downtown operational and physical improvements necessary to meet the early 2000’s changing economy (primarily big box retailers). The City spent the next decade, plus, constructing many of the physical improvements identified in the plan. The proposed operational improvements were not realized.

The City’s primary objectives for this plan update were:

• Reconfirm/Update the Community Vision for Downtown

• Take action toward the City’s Strategic Plan goals, including improve appearance of Colville’ built environment; promote a vibrant, dynamic downtown; and foster opportunities for continued economic activity

• Develop Organizational and Promotional practices that will support the Downtown Community Vision: “Operational Improvements”

• Create a strategy drive to economic vitality: “Operational Improvements”

• Recommend improvements that meet the community vision: “Physical Improvements”

The success of this project was heavily dependent on the Downtown businesses and a collective community vision, which essentially shaped the phase 2 of the planning process (discussed on the next page).

BACKGROUND


The primary objective of Phase 1 of the Colville Downtown Plan update was to identify issues and opportunities by engaging critical stakeholders in groups and individual discussion. The outcome of this phase was presented as findings and feasibility to the public through a City Council workshop. Early recommendations from the Phase 1 process emphasized on the need to improve “The Function” of Downtown Colville

COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT & VISION PHASE 1

by developing a “Shared Vision,” and the need to improve “The Look” of Downtown Colville by prioritizing physical improvements. The council members collectively agreed with the proposed initial recommendations that targeted physical as well as operational measures and shared the need to prioritize the operational vision by coordinating leadership and organizations.

PROCESS


» A funding mechanism for the Main Street Partnership

» Downtown physical improvements concept

These objectives were realized through a two-part outcome; the Operational Plan called “Colville Together” is an ongoing organizational structure for the partnership, while the Physical Plan is a conceptual framework to guide future infrastructure and maintenance improvements in Downtown Colville. The consultant team met incrementally over three months with leadership from these key downtown groups and the city to develop an organizational framework that aligned their individual and collective objectives to shape the downtown. This was an

iterative process because collective commitment to the plan is fundamental to its successful implementation. In particular, Colville Together and funding for its executive director are key to sustaining this plan’s implementation and the ongoing vitalization of Downtown Colville.

The following sections of this report are an update to the Colville 2000 plan, which was developed jointly by the nascent “Colville Together” partnership. The leadership of the City, Chamber, TEDD, and Main Street Partnership endorse this plan.

DOWNTOWN PLAN UPDATE PHASE 2

The Phase 1 process confirmed the community’s strong interest in developing collaborative operational and physical improvements to promote Downtown Colville and identified the following objectives:

» Creation of a “Partnership Work Team” comprised of the City, Chamber, TEDD, and Main Street Partnership to develop collaborative roles and responsibilities toward promoting Downtown.


The City of Colville, Colville Chamber of Commerce, Colville Main Street Partnership, and Tri-County Economic Development District (TEDD) are committed to working together to strengthen the vitality and character of downtown as Colville’s greatest asset. This collaboration will be known as Colville Together.

OPERATIONAL PLANTOGETHER FIRST


PURPOSE

BENEFITS of COLVILLE TOGETHEROrganization

» Cohesive efforts » Communication » Sustainable efforts

Promotion » Branding & positive identity » Coordinated marketing & events

Economic Vitality » Increased tourism » Return on investment » Quality of life

Design » Attractive downtown & surrounding areas

» Community character » Wayfinding » Maintain sidewalks, trees, & events

Get more done together!

Colville Together is simply adding structure to the collaboration that is already happening. The Chamber will continue with its core functions and lead promotional efforts. TEDD will continue with its multi-faceted programs in regional economic development, with downtown Colville as a priority. The City will continue in its governmental role. These efforts will be augmented by increased attention on downtown’s physical character and functioning, as well as affiliation with the state and national Main Street programs. A new nonprofit organization will coordinate and sustain efforts with the help of an Executive Director who also serves as the Main Street Program Manager.

Benefits to this collaboration are many and fall solidly into the four points of the nationally proven Main Street Approach of Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Vitality. Colville intends to affiliate with this national program in the years ahead.

VISIONDowntown Colville will continue to thrive through communication and collective action on business and activity growth, physical improvements, and tourism development.

MISSION Colville Together is a collaboration of the City of Colville, Chamber of Commerce, Tri-County Economic Development District, Main Street Program and the community to coordinate and sustain downtown Colville’s vitalization efforts.


The lead organizations of Colville Together each have specific individual roles, and places for collaborative efforts. The Chamber, Main Street, and TEDD are collaborators in the Colville Together effort. Many local civic organizations play vital supportive roles in the Colville Together mission. The City plays a foundational role, supporting and augmenting many of these efforts. This is illustrated in the diagram on the right.

ORGANIZING PRINCIPLES AND RELATIONSHIPS


COLVILLE TOGETHERORGANIZATION CHART

Colville Community Warming CenterCCWC

Habitat for Humanity

Steven’s County Historic Society

Parking Commission

Senior Center Kiwanis OthersElks

Rural Resources

Community Action

Ministerial Association

Rotary


All of the Colville Together partners agree that they want to work collaboratively and avoid duplication of effort. As such, the partners agree on the collective roles as described in the diagram descriptions that follow.

The City supports downtown Colville with all of its services, especially through public realm improvements, maintenance, permitting, incentive programs, and funding for specific activities.

TEDD provides regional economic development services, including marketing, transportation planning, small business loans, grant writing assistance, and small business support.”

The Chamber is an information hub and voice for its members, promoting regional tourism, organizing businesses events, and providing visitor information.

Main Street works to improve downtown’s image, appearance, physical functioning, and public spaces, as well as promoting downtown as a destination.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


City

» Planning » Permitting & code enforcement » Right-of-way maintenance » Tree maintenance in rights-of-way » Incentive programs » Grant Writing » Funding for specific projects and/or operations

» Help the Parking Commission manage maintenance contracts

TEDD » Regional marketing » Regional economic development » Grants & loans » Transportation planning » Business training & support

Chamber

» Local marketing for businesses » Visitors center » Information hub » Business events & promotions (coordinate with Main Street)

» Business advocacy » Tourism promotion (+ 50 miles)

Main Street » Improving Downtown’s physical character

» Improving Downtown’s image and experience

» Promoting Downtown as a destination and activity center

» Downtown image events (coordinate with Chamber)

» Promote TEDD’s business training & support

» Sidewalk maintenance (i.e., snow removal, sweeping, tree pruning)

SPECIFIC DOWNTOWN-RELATED TASKS

The City is governed by the popularly elected Mayor and City Council.

TEDD is governed by a Board of Directors from with representatives from municipal and county governments, public utility districts, a port district and tribal entities within the region, as well as representatives from a number of other relevant organizations and representatives of the business community.

The Chamber is governed by a board of directors that is elected by its members.

Main Street is an informal group of volunteers, organized into task-oriented committees.

Colville Together will have a board or directors with nine members: initially, 2 from the City; 2 from the Chamber; 2 from Main Street; 1 member-at-large. Colville Together will incorporate under IRS section 501(c)3. The Colville Together Executive Director will also serve as the Main Street Program Manager.

The Mayor is the chief executive and administrative officer for the City of Colville.

TEDD’s Executive Director reports to its board of directors, and is responsible for TEDD’s regional marketing, economic development and transportation planning, small business loans, grant writing assistance, and business counseling and support.”

STAFF LEADERSHIP

Communication among Colville Together collaborators will be key to the organization’s success. A lot of coordination will happen at Colville Together board meetings. The Colville Together Executive Director will also be tasked with keeping everyone in alignment. Additionally, the mayor’s quarterly meetings with the Chamber will be expanded to include TEDD and Main Street so that all of the Colville Together collaborators are at the table.

COMMUNICATIONGOVERNANCEThe Chamber’s Executive Director reports to its board of directors and is responsible for the Chamber’s activities in visitor information, tourism promotions, and retail promotions.

The Colville Together Executive Director will report to a board of directors, manage Main Street’s volunteers, and coordinate downtown Colville activities among the City, TEDD, the Chamber, and Main Street.


Colville Together is adding structure and sustainability to existing collaboration. New expenses relate to funding the Executive Director and a specific set of new services. Chamber funding will continue to come from membership dues, event proceeds, and grants from the City’s lodging tax. TEDD funding will continue to come from member jurisdictions plus public and private grants; TEDD’s downtown-related activities will be primarily grant funded. Funding for new Main Street services will come from a property assessment district (Business Improvement Area), donations, and City funds (to be determined).1

Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) are a common funding mechanism for downtown vitalization and management activities throughout the country. They are mandatory assessments on properties and/or businesses in a certain area to pay for services that benefit the ratepayers themselves. They are adopted by the City Council and collected by the City, but often administered by a nonprofit organization like Colville Together. Implementing a BIA requires deciding what services will be provided, establishing boundaries, determining a budget, and gaining support from the affected ratepayers.

1 Note: Colville’s existing Business Improvement District assesses businesses to pay for parking lots and maintenance. This should stay in place with management by the City and Parking Commission.

COLVILLE - BUSINESS CORRIDOR MAP (Based on the business permits issued by the city, as of March 2018)

FUNDING STRATEGYAn initial expense budget for Colville Together should include salary and benefits for the Executive Director, as well as operating expenses for rent, supplies, copies and printing, training, and so forth. An initial estimate is $50,000. Additionally, there is considerable interest in a limited number of specific property-related services such as snow removal, sidewalk and tree maintenance. Depending on the level of these direct property services, this would bring a total budget to $55-70,000 (or more).


BIA CONCEPTWhile developing this plan, participants considered possible BIA boundaries, and agreed that Colville Together will all benefit properties adjacent to Colville’s major thoroughfares and major business streets, which aligns strongly with the locations of existing businesses (see map on page 16).

There was consensus that a BIA boundary should stretch along both sides of Highway 395, from the southern city limits to the northern city limits, with a wider area being included in the downtown core. Conceptual boundaries are shown at right, with a large city limits to city limits area along with two possible wider downtown core boundaries.

As shown in the diagram below, the BIA creation process begins with determining needs and organizational capacities, followed by an iterative process of deciding on services, boundaries, and assessment amounts, and then a formal process of gaining ratepayer support and City Council approval. In the spring of 2018, Colville is through the initial phases of this process and moving toward gaining ratepayer support and final authorization.


Implementation Check-list ❏ Formalize Colville Together ❏ Secure joint work space ❏ Coordinate events & promotions ❏ Develop and adopt BIA ❏ Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan ❏ Comprehensive Plan update ❏ Park & Recreation Plan ❏ Retail market study & inventory ❏ Business recruitment activities ❏ City biennial budgets

Photo: Colville Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page

The Colville Together lead organizations have agreed on a timeline for major projects and securing funding, as well as a 2018-19 calendar of downtown events.

PROJECTS

Formalizing the Colville Together organization, ongoing coordination among the key groups, establishing a collaborative work space, and creating a new BIA are near-term priorities. The Chamber already shares space with TEDD, and a nearby work space for the Colville Together Executive Director / Main Street Manager is in the works. A focused work group plans to seek support and approval of a BIA by fall 2018.

A middle-term opportunity is establishing a major pickleball tournament in downtown Colville as a regional draw.

A longer-term ideal is to find funding for and establish a co-working space and activity center in downtown Colville that includes flexible workspace that is available on a sort- or long-term basis, as well as offices for TEDD, the Chamber, Colville Together, and Main Street. This facility could also be an indoor event space, and house a public restroom, which is a commonly noted need in the downtown.

PROMOTIONSQuality promotions help position downtown as the center of the community and create a positive image of a community’s unique character.

Successful promotions have a stated purpose, specific goals, measurable performance targets, and a post-event evaluation to determine what went well, what feel short, and what lessons can be applied to future efforts. Importantly, each promotion should have distinct purpose. Those involved should agree if it is a retail event designed to increase sales on a given day, or an image campaign designed to improve downtown’s place in the community’s mindset, or a special event to bring targeted groups of people together. Each type of promotion will have different goals, techniques, and individual interests.

An implementation checklist is below, and a tentative schedule of 2018 events is listed on page 19.

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TIMELINE AND PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES


Photo: NEW Farmers Market Facebook Page

2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS » Downtown on the Farm (Rodeo Weekend) – June 16 – Image Promotion

» Sidewalk Sale – July 19-21 – Retail Sale

» Rendezvous Downtown – August 3-5– [TBD]

» Street Faire Sale – August 23-26 – [Retail Sale]

» Moonlight Madness – October 26 – [TBD]

» Home for the Holiday Downtown – November 23 – Special Event

» Small Business Saturday – November 24 – Retail Sale

» Christmas Tree Extravaganza – November 17 – December 8 – Image Promotion

» Pickleball Tournament? – When? – Downtown Destination Promotion

Downtown Colville is in a strong position for business development. Downtown and adjacent areas are still a viable center of retail activity. In today’s retail environment, the internet retail and big-box stores offer essential services at reasonable prices in a convenient but generic environment. As such, a downtown’s competitive advantage is the uniqueness of its entrepreneurs and the experience of downtown itself.

Downtown Colville has charming historic buildings, a quality pedestrian environment, and a base of successful businesses. This makes downtown the natural location for hanging out, experience-based shopping, and destination activities. Likely additions to this mix will be stores offering unique products that connect with Colville and its surrounding countryside.

To recruit new businesses, first understand the local market, regional buying power, and tourism trade. Second, understand what is already in downtown Colville that will reinforce an entrepreneur’s investment (compatible businesses, available spaces, existing events, incentive programs, etc.). Third build local vision and relationships so that businesses and property owners are visibly working together. Finally, use this information to introduce targeted entrepreneurs to what Colville has to offer. Colville Together will be in an outstanding position to undertake these activities once it has stable funding and a track successful record.

BUSINESS MIX


BUILT ENVIRONMENT & IMAGE

PURPOSE


PHYSICAL PLAN

Physical Plan proposal is a framework to prioritize individual or wide-ranging series of improvements to enhance the built environment and image of Downtown Colville. Classification of projects under physical (capita)l improvements and maintenance will help focus organizational and funding efforts. A collaborative effort between the City and Community, driven by Colville Together will be fundamental in shaping the design and experience of the Downtown.

ROAD DIET ANDMULTI-MODAL

TRANSPORTATION

ROAD DIET ANDMULTI-MODAL

TRANSPORTATION

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY /TRAFFIC CALMING

PLACE MAKINGPEDESTRIAN SAFETY /

TRAFFIC CALMING

MULTI-MODALCONNECTIONS

Colville downtown stretches along the Main Street, which is also a major vehicular thoroughfare as part of the US Highway 395. While the vehicular traffic attracts tourists and visitors to the city, it also creates challenges such as pedestrian safety that is counterproductive to a thriving downtown. Past infrastructure efforts have incrementally concentrated on building parking, sidewalk and street enhancements along the core of the Main Street from Birch Ave to Third Ave. Going forward, Colville Downtown needs to tie future improvements under a Comprehensive vision, which is also an opportunity to enhance the public realm and activate public spaces to anchor the city center.

The Colville 2000 plan emphasized the need for east-west expansion of the city to create a pedestrian-oriented center versus a strip type sprawl. This vision is still unrealized, and holds the potential to create a connection along Astor from the Fairgrounds to the Civic Center through street enhancements and encouraging business development along the First Ave. The Main Street, supplemented by Wynne should function as a multi modal streets, incorporating vehicular, pedestrian, transit and bicycle infrastructure.

Adjoining map lays out key infrastructure projects described in greater detail in the following sections. Implementation actions of this design concept will be recommended by Colville Together and implemented by the City as funds become available.

DOWNTOWN COLVILLE


DESIGN CONCEPT

Major landmarks of Colville downtown also signify its urban nodes. Like the Civic Center at the junction of Astor and Oak, Fairgrounds along West Astor and Yep Kanum park towards the South East of Main Street. These nodes must be integrated as destinations within the downtown plan and bolster future programming efforts. Colville Downtown’s unique feature is its walkability. The Civic Center and Fairgrounds fall within a 3-minute (quarter mile) walking radius from the Main St, and the park at less than 10 minutes walking distance from the Downtown Core. While the north and south roundabouts function as current gateways to the city, creation of intermediate gateways along the core will create a stronger sense of arrival and cohesion. Also, the West access from Railroad St along 1st Avenue is a potential secondary gateway to downtown Colville, providing access to the Fairgrounds. Intermediate gateways need not always be large gate-like structures. Instead, realized through physical improvements like the curbside extension or pinch points to slow down traffic, strategic Placemaking by activating the public realm, or integrating public art (like the Jerry McKellar sculptures and mural walls).

The engagement process made it evident that there was no standard delineation of Downtown Colville; as a result, everyone had their version of a downtown boundary. While the Colville Downtown Planning area follows land use, the group discussed that it was critical to re-define the boundaries to focus physical infrastructure improvements and its organizational efforts. Through common consensus, a two-part definition of the Colville Downtown boundary emerged – “core” and “strip.” This definition essentially reinforced the fundamental concept proposed in Colville 2000 Plan. Wherein the “core” is defined around the Historic District by Birch and Second, and Wynne and Oak; and the “strip” as the North-South Main Street extending from 5th Ave to Hawthorne, half block wide on either side of Main as illustrated in the adjoining page diagram.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

MAIN ELEMENTS OF DOWNTOWN COLVILLE


COLVILLE 2000 PLAN

COLVILLE 2000 PLAN


CONNECTION FROM PARK TO DOWNTOWN

CONNECTION FROM FAIRGROUNDS TO DOWNTOWN

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The physical plan is proposed as a strategic framework to help prioritize future improvements in Downtown Colville. As the city works to focus its downtown vitalization efforts, it is important to reinstate the value of integrating urban nodes as destinations through an overall plan. Thus, this plan recommends following overall conceptual ideas of vital connections to guide near and long-term planning efforts:

• While the downtown core will function as the central hub, Main Street will evolve as the connecting corridor. Future transit proposals will be responsive to this idea, while Wynne Street improvements will complement the mobility infrastructure of Main Street. This plan also proposes a “Road Diet” concept for Main Street to encourage sustainable use of the ROW for vehicular flows and enhance pedestrian safety.

• The connection of Fairgrounds to Civic Center emerged as an immediate priority. This plan lays out a conceptual phased proposal for this project anchored around Astor Ave through the Heritage Court and the Civic Plaza.

• Yep Kanum park is a city asset that needs careful integration within the Downtown Plan. Current city-wide bike and pedestrian improvement projects is a near-term opportunity to address this objective.

VITAL CONNECTIONS


TRANSIT & MOBILITY NETWORKNote: Bike routes will be established in 2018 Bike-Pedestrian Plan

Project opportunities matrix, in essence, weaves the entire range of project wish-list that emerged through the engagement process. It categorizes project under “physical improvements” and “maintenance,” listing them through a spatial focus of core or strip. The list further breaks down the improvements based on characteristics enhanced like pedestrian safety, public space, visual environment & mobility. It further proposes cost estimates and phasing concepts.

The adjoining graphic depicts how the project type and focus area reduced to meaningful criteria that facilitate prioritization.

COLVILLE DOWNTOWN PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES


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PHYSICAL PLAN - PROJECT MATRIX

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Adjoining project matrix lists the infrastructure improvement opportunities in Downtown Colville. These broadly cover street design, public spaces, or elements (or amenities). To help the city prioritize projects, this matrix also proposes a cost range of $20,000 to $500,000 and beyond, along with a phasing range from one to eight years.

Great streets drive economic development, by supporting businesses and creating a welcoming and engaging environment that prolongs the time people choose to spend in downtowns. While Main Street should be the central focus of street enhancements, Wynne, Oak, Astor, and Birch are equally important in creating a pedestrian-friendly environment in downtown Colville and improving its residents’ quality of life. This list also identifies vital projects to enhance the public realm like the connection from Fairgrounds to Astor, provision of public restrooms and seasonal parklets.

RECOMMENDED PROJECTS - PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS


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Identify other location for Street festivals

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FUNDING SOURCESThe City has a long history of leveraging local City and LID funds to secure state and federal funds. The funding programs come and go, but the following list provides a summary of the programs that the Downtown Projects may qualify for submittal.

» Transportation Alternatives Program (TEDD)

» Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) sidewalk

» TIB small city » WSDOT Pedestrian/Bike Grants » TIB Complete Streets (Additional City Ordinance Work is Necessary)

» WSDOT Safe Routes to School » Washington Community Development Block Grant

» The City’s STP Fund Allocation

Early on, the community assessment and visioning process recognized the need to improve “the look” of downtown as a priority. The projects under “physical maintenance” matrix identify these improvements and categorize the nature of downtown characteristic enhanced if implemented. Cost estimates for the physical maintenance projects are on an annual basis; these can be completed in near term with smaller investments and organizational coordination. Façade improvement projects will require a longer-term strategy and support mechanism, like grants and professional services advice through the Main Street Program. Majority of the maintenance related projects will enhance the public space and the visual environment of downtown Colville.

Some other overall recommendations are to commission a cohesive wayfinding and signage project, which will not only augment the visitor experience but also strengthen the visual identity of the downtown. Detail traffic, pedestrian, and activity study can inform street improvement projects, identify locations for distributed event spaces, and seasonal design strategies like parklets that enhance the outdoor urban life. Colville tourists, especially during summer months, will need alternate accommodations for short-term visitors. Promoting AirBnB and home share will not only supplement this seasonal need but also create economic opportunities for its residents.

RECOMMENDED PROJECTS - ANNUAL MAINTENANCE


HERITAGE CT (Current Project)

SHARED STREETHERITAGE CT TO WYNNE

PEDESTRIAN STREETSidewalks along Astor (West of Wynne)

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POTENTIAL LOCATION FOR JERRY McKELLAR SCULPTURE #2 (Bear)

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The connection of Fairgrounds to Civic Center should be one the primary focus for downtown improvement projects. Also identified in the 2000 plan as a priority that remains unfinished. Since the fairgrounds hosts several festivals and events through the year, the downtown can benefit from creating linkage and evolve as a destination in itself. Following concept proposes an overall integrated design vision for this connection, incorporating the current

Heritage Court project and extending the idea along Astor through a “shared street concept” and program activation. Proposed as a phased development, it is critical that each plan ties into the overall vision of an Urban Street Park.

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HERITAGE CT

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SHARED STREET DESIGN & MULTI- FUNCTIONAL STREET

PROGRAMMING IDEAS

• HERITAGE COURT and extension to Wynne St

• CIVIC PLAZA (between Main & Oak)

• Temporary Street closure for special events and weekly

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FAIRGROUNDS TO CIVIC CENTER -SHARED STREETAstor between Main and Oak should be redesigned as a commercial “Shared Street.” Shared streets are designed to allow not only for vehicular circulation, but also for people of all ages and abilities to walk comfortably and naturally within the roadway. They are implicitly designed to reduce sidewalk congestion, create extended public realm and to slow vehicular speeds. For special events the shared street can be closed to traffic and act as a pedestrian zone.

Pervious pavement that is climatically responsive is designed flush with the curb to reinforce the pedestrian priority operation of the street (NACTO, Urban Street Design Guide).

Shared streets are designed to be closed for through traffic, to allow for adaptable public use and program activation. Street furniture, planters, sculptures and bicycle amenities should be integrated into this street design.

The 2000 Plan proposed a traditional plaza design for this section that for various reasons was not realized, this concept of shared street allows for continued vehicular access and also enhances the public realm by creating a civic plaza to anchor for the downtown core.

» Public events » Business Promotional events » Festivals » Performance » Farmers Market (existing) » Street Art » Food Festivals » Outdoor recreation activities

» Children Play » Parklets » Outdoor seating

32 | COLVILLE DOWNTOWN VITALIZATION PLAN EXISTING COLVILLE FARMERS MARKET ALONG ASTOR

Bell Street Park, Seattle, WA

Before Street redesign (NACTO)


A Road Diet concept is proposed to rethink the ROW design of Main Street. Mainly, the need for North-South Main Street as four lanes is reconsidered. While the number of lanes can be reduced to accommodate median islands with turn lanes and additional parking, the width of lane also needs to be reviewed. Lane widths are reduced to 11 feet on Main street, opening the possibility of extended curbsides or potentially accommodate a 5 foot bike lane.

Main Street currently lacks pedestrian refuge. An integrated median design can meet this need and also aid in regulating vehicular speeds and creating visual breaks. Median islands (min. 40 ft with noses, max 130 ft) is proposed

throughout Main Street. They should be designed with mid-block crossings, weaving distances and turn lanes along Main Street. Where possible, longer median openings should be integrated. Pedestrian safety islands should be minimum 6 ft wide. Bigger spacing between median openings provides multiple opportunities and space for vehicle and pedestrian to benefit.

Benefits of median islands include:

– SAFETY – OPERATIONS – FLEXIBILITY – TRAFFIC PROGRESSION – PEDESTRIAN REFUGES – AESTHETICS – REDUCED VEHICLE WAIT TIMES

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The following conceptual plans and cross section depict how the road diet concepts may be applied on the Main Street Strip segments. Several assumptions are made in the application of the road diet principals, but it becomes clear that it is feasible to apply road diet principals in this areas. Thoughtful trade offs and compromises will be necessary , but the overall positive attributes of the road diet will likely outweigh trade offs.

Main Street traffic capacity will not be negatively impacted by the road diet.

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DOWNTOWN CORETYPICAL SECTIONS

BACK IN ANGLE PARKING

CURRENT PROJECTSMain Street at Astor Ave and Heritage Court

In 2017, a steering committee made up of City staff, downtown business and property owners, and the Mayor considered changes to Main Street and Astor, Heritage Court and a pedestrian connection to Wynne Street.

The origins of this effort was a 2016 City/Rotary sponsored workshop to re-imagine Heritage Court. That effort grew into the City led effort to also consider Main Street improvements to accomplish several steering committee established priorities:

1. Pedestrian Safety at Main Street Crossings

2. Creating a desirable and functional Heritage Court

3. Establishing the downtown core and community gathering area with physical improvements.

The steering committee identified the key design features for the project including:

1. Limiting left turns on to Astor Ave. from Main and on to Main from Astor Ave. This will significantly improve pedestrian safety and reduce traffic “backups” while left turning vehicles wait for oncoming vehicle gaps.

2. Installing radiant heating in the crosswalks, to keep the area snow free for pedestrians.

3. Keeping Heritage Court primarily an “open concept” with limited landscaping and other features to maximize its flexibility.

4. Install a snow melt system in Heritage Court to keep the area snow free for pedestrians.

5. Create a Significant Entry Feature/Stage Backdrop at West Heritage Court Entry & Sculpture at East Entry

6. “Setup” for a town square expansion in Astor Ave.

7. Make a strong connection to the fairgrounds.

The Main Street at Astor Ave. improvement project is now the City’s priority effort.


MAIN STREET PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS CITY OF COLVILLE

ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALLS BECOME ADA COMPLIANT

SHORTENED CROSSING DISTANCE FOR PEDESTRIANS, TYPICAL. CREATES SAFER CROSSINGS AS VIEWS TO TRAFFIC ARE NOT BLOCKED BY PARKED CARS.

ALL EXISTING STREET TREES ARE RETAINED

EXISTING PLANTERS ARE MAINTAINED AND ENHANCED

VIEW LOOKING SOUTHEAST

REDEVELOPMENT CONCEPT CHARACTER

EXISTING STREETSCAPE CHARACTER RETAINED

ENLARGED "BULB" AREA ALLOWS FOR MORE STREET FURNITURE

MAINTAINS AND ENHANCES EXISTING PLANTERS

ADA COMPLIANT STALLS

ENLARGED "BULB" AREA ALLOWS FOR MORE STREET FURNITURE

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SHORTER CROSSING DISTANCE FOR PEDESTRIANS AND VIEWS TO TRAFFIC BEYOND PARKED VEHICALS, TYPICAL

ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALLS BECOME ADA COMPLIANT

Main Street Bulb Out Enlargement for Diagonal Parking

The downtown intersections have bulbs outs that were constructed when Main Street was configured for parallel parking. To improve parking space count, calm traffic and create a more traditional downtown, the City worked extensively to re-establish the historic diagonal parking on Main Street in 2013 to 2015.

The diagonal parking has been very successful, but as was anticipated, pedestrians standing at the bulb outs, which are not set back from the ends of diagonal parked cars are not easily seen. Additionally, the overall pedestrian travel distance is still very long.

In order to improve pedestrian safety and further enhance the character of downtown, the existing bulb outs should be enlarged as depicted in the example intersection at Main and 1st Street. This same configuration could be completed at Birch Ave. and 2nd. The Astor Ave. bulbs at Main Street will be re-configured as part of that project.


1st & Main shown as an example - Similar at Birch, 2nd & 3rd

PROJECT PURPOSE STATUS POTENTIAL GRANT FUNDING SOURCES

POTENTIAL CITY FUNDING SOURCES

Main Street at Astor Avenue Intersection Improvements

Pedestrian Safety, Traffic Calming, Place Making by Defining Downtown Core

Final Design Complete in June 2018

TIB-Construction Funding Application June 2018.

City has been advanced to round 2 of Washington State mobility grant application process.

LID Remaining Balance - TBD

Heritage Court E-W Pedestrian Linkage, Community Gathering Area

Concept Design Complete. Next Step is Design Phase.

Existing trees and planters to be removed & McKellar Sculpture installed, 2018.

TBD

Service Club

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Heritage Court to Wynne Street

E-W Pedestrian Linkage, Transit Stop

Concept Design Complete. Next Step is Design Phase

City has been advanced to round 2 of Washington State mobility grant application process


Wynne Street to Fairgrounds Sidewalk

E-W Pedestrian Connection Concept Design Complete. Next Step is Design Phase

TIB Funding

WashDOT Ped/Bike


1st and Main Intersection Improvements

Pedestrian Safety/Traffic Calming


TIB Funding LID Remaining Balance - TBD

CURRENT PROJECTS AND FUNDING SOURCES

The following table summarizes the likely progression for the current projects, which are all dependent on outside funding. The purpose of this table is to establish a plan to follow and demonstrate the City’s strategic approach to implementation.


PROJECT PURPOSE STATUS POTENTIAL GRANT FUNDING SOURCES

POTENTIAL CITY FUNDING SOURCES

Main Street at Astor Avenue Intersection Improvements

Pedestrian Safety, Traffic Calming, Place Making by Defining Downtown Core

Final Design Complete in June 2018

TIB-Construction Funding Application June 2018.

City has been advanced to round 2 of Washington State mobility grant application process.


Heritage Court E-W Pedestrian Linkage, Community Gathering Area

Concept Design Complete. Next Step is Design Phase.

Existing trees and planters to be removed & McKellar Sculpture installed, 2018.

TBD

Service Club

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Heritage Court to Wynne Street

E-W Pedestrian Linkage, Transit Stop


City has been advanced to round 2 of Washington State mobility grant application process


Wynne Street to Fairgrounds Sidewalk

E-W Pedestrian Connection Concept Design Complete. Next Step is Design Phase

TIB Funding

WashDOT Ped/Bike


1st and Main Intersection Improvements

Pedestrian Safety/Traffic Calming


TIB Funding LID Remaining Balance - TBD

APPENDIXDESIGN STRATEGIES THROUGH BEST PRACTICES



DESIGN STRATEGIES - PARKLETS

Potential curbside for a PARKLET in Colville

(COULD BE INTEGRATED WITH HERITAGE CT.)

Parklet is an extended public space, built on curbside utilizing 2-4 street parking. They are ideal for active storefronts, foot traffic and retail activity.

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