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Grange Insurance Association
Skybridge Design Commission Presentation
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GIA Aerial View
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GIA History
Founded in 1894
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Kulien Building
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Western Avenue 1935
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3rd Avenue Building1954-1958
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3rd Avenue Building after 1958
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GIA 3rd Ave Building 1982
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2717 3rd Avenue Building
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200 Cedar Street Building
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Skybridge
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Skybridge Function This skybridge is essential to the efficient operation of company. It allows
for communication with all employees and aids the management of employees in two separate buildings.
The skybridge also contains essential electrical and computer connections between the buildings including various safety alarms such as security, fire, and burglary.
Most importantly, the skybridge provides employees a safe way to travel from building to building.
Allows for safer vehicle travel through the alley reducing the potential for vehicle pedestrian accidents.
It should be noted we have never had any problems with the skybridge. Vehicle traffic, fire, garbage, delivery trucks, and passenger vehicles pass through the alley without obstruction.
The end of the alley coincides with the edge of our buildings.
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GIA Site Plan
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Plaza Site Plan
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Plaza Size and Description The plaza area is approximately 7,575 sqft.
The landscaping is mature with beautiful flowering cherries, fragrant Japanese Skimma, Rhododendrons, Japanese maples and more.
There is a small curved lawn that serves as a nice place to sit in the summer.
The plaza is professionally maintained along with the sidewalks surrounding the property.
Colorful annuals are changed out with the seasons.
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Trees in bloom
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Proximity to Tourist Attractions
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Spring
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Cherry Trees
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The Plaza
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The Plaza
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Public Visitors
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Tree Lined Sidewalks
Trees along Clay and 2nd Avenue
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Security We provide lighting and cameras in the alley.
Lighting on the roof of our building into the plaza area and small lighting along the steps and plaza brick wall.
Morning Security guard and night patrols.
These efforts are a benefit to GIA and are an ancillary benefit to the neighbors and pedestrians.
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Lighting in alley
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Lighting on Roof
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Lighting in Plaza
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Security Cameras
Plaza (1)
In Alley (3)
Customer Parking Area (1)
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Camera Angles
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We Are Good NeighborsPeople have been using the Plaza for 30 years
Public use of plaza
Security
Cameras
Lighting for Safety
Maintained, looks nice
Neighborhood support
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Belltown Business Association Members The Belltown Association is very involved in
developing a vibrant, safe, clean, and an economically viable and attractive community.
GIA supports the Association and has been a member of the Belltown Business Association since 2001.
Our membership helps provide the 2011 walking guide.
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Contribute to enhancing Belltown throughout the years
Belltown Business Association Seattle Founders Day Festival 2010
The Big Climb
New Horizon’s Walk
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New Horizon’s MinistriesFund Raising Walk
GIA supports our neighbors. New Horizon is directly next door
Fund Raising Walk Gathering
Use of Plaza for BBQ
We even had a GIA team that participated in the event
We encourage employees to participate in community events to get people out and walking. Susan G. Komen3-day, The Big Climb, etc.
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Starting Point
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End point New Horizon’s Ministries
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New Horizon’s Ministries
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Thank You GIA
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Support of Local Businesses 200 Employees provide an economic
benefit to the city. Rite Aid Arbor Deli Street Bean Coffee World Class Coffee CJ’s Eatery Downtown department stores And many more…
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We try to be good neighborsGIA a sponsor at the 1962 World’s Fair
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Conclusion 117 years in Washington, 90 years in
Belltown.
Skybridge is important to our operation.
We have been a good neighbor to our Seattle neighbors.
Our presence has benefited the neighborhood.