seattle dpd - northgate transit open house boards meeting #1...community design for the northgate...

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


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


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


Bus Transfer at Rail StationLR

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Transfer to LRT

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Bus Circulation

Bus Circulation

Potential Development

Site


Site

Existing Parking Garage

Thornton Place

Open Space

Existing Residential

ExistingCinema


Site

Existing Transit Center

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2

3 4

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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Bus Circulation

Bus Circulation


Site

Transfer toLRT


Site

Existing Parking Garage

Thornton Place

Open Space

Existing Residential

ExistingCinema


Site

Existing Transit Center

1

2

3

4

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.


Development TypesDevelopment can happen in many different shapes and sizes. What do you like or dislike about these examples?

A.

C.

B.

D.

E. F.

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

DPD


Development Types

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I.

H.

J.

K. L.

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


Public SpacesWhat do you like or dislike about these examples? Place dots by the 3 types you most prefer.

A.

C.

B.

D.

E. F.

Residential Green Street

Neighborhood Retail Neighborhood Retail

Residential Green Street

“Woonerf ” (Pedestrian-Oriented Street ) “Woonerf ” (Pedestrian-Oriented Street )

City of Seattle

DPD


Public SpacesG.

I.

H.

J.

K. L.

Sidewalk Cafe

“Pocket Park ”

Large Plaza

Sidewalk Cafe

“Pocket Park ”

Large Plaza

City of Seattle

DPDCity of Seattle

DPD


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.

A.

C.

B.

D.

E. F.

Bike and Walking Trails

Bike Station

Farmer’s Market

Playground

Green Space

Plaza

City of Seattle

DPD


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

City of Seattle

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


Public HealthHow can we ensure this site is a healthy place to

live, work and play?


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