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Informaঞ onal Only - Subject to Revision PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE: BRIDGE PARTS The images below show the various parts of a bridge that are under design consideration. While the bridge form considers the overall shape of the bridge and is the most fundamental part of the design, the other parts can be enhanced with features and/or artwork that represent the desired theme of the community. BRIDGE FORM
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ARTISTIC MURALS The Natural, Native American, and Historic themes represent desires expressed by the community at NSC charrettes. The photos in each theme represent the PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE: THEME OPTIONS look and feel of potential concepts that emerge from the theme. NATURAL THEME NATIVE AMERICAN THEME HISTORIC THEME The Natural Theme is inspired by the Spokane River and surrounding wildlife. Bridge The Chief Garry Theme is inspired by the history of Chief Garry and the The Historic Theme is inspired by 1) historical activities that have (or still do) occur in concepts under this theme may include: Spokane Tribe. Bridge concepts under this theme may include: adjacent neighborhoods and 2) existing bridges in Spokane that have set a precedent • Focus on experiential use of the bridge and surrounding area • Inclusion of artistic details that celebrate Spokane Tribal culture and Chief Garry for design, especially over the river. These concepts emerged from charrette comments that mentioned general history of the area as well as specific activities. Bridge • Clean, streamline forms that immerse users in nature with minimal visual barriers • Interpretive signage explaining the history of the Spokane Tribe concepts under this theme may include: between users and the natural surroundings • Potential for experiential use of the bridge and surrounding area, such as designs on • Chief Garry Park aeronautical / aviation activities; Minnehaha historical film and • Inclusion of artistic details that celebrate the river and fish, especially Redband Trout the underside of the bridge that can be seen from passing kayaks and canoes mineral spa activities; historic streetcar lines and art deco architecture • Use of weathered materials that reflect exterior conditions • Focus on design of bridges that have historically been built in Spokane • Planting of vegetation on the bridge for literal expression of nature • Use of arches and tresses in bridge design, inspired by bridges such as the Greene St • Use of curving forms to represent organic shapes of nature Bridge, in either the structure or other features of the bridge North SpokaneNorth Corridor Spokane Skyway Corridor - Spokane River Crossing: SpokaneGirder River Type Crossing
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US 395 North Spokane Corridor and Children of the Sun Trail Carlisle to Mission Survey Results
Total responses: 323 Survey open: 9/19/2019 to 10/03/2019
The purpose of this survey was to gather community input on three topics, listed below, within the area adjacent to the Spokane Community College and the Spokane River crossing from Mission to Carlisle avenues located in the Chief Garry Park and Minnehaha neighborhoods. 1. Spokane River Pedestrian Bridge Features 2. North Spokane Corridor Skyway Architectural Elements 3. Placemaking Site Plan Concepts
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Table of Contents Spokane River Pedestrian Bridge: Theme Options ...... 5 Q1: Do the elements in these photos accurately represent your vision of a Natural themed pedestrian bridge? ...... 5 Q1 Results: ...... 5 Q2: If no, please explain...... 5 Q2 Summary of Results: ...... 5 Q3: Do the elements in these photos accurately represent your vision of a Native American themed pedestrian bridge? ...... 6 Q3 Results: ...... 6 Q4: If no, please explain...... 6 Q4 Summary of Results: ...... 6 Q5: Do the elements in these photos accurately represent your vision of a Historic themed pedestrian bridge? ...... 7 Q5 Results: ...... 7 Q6: If no, please explain...... 7 Q6 Summary of Results: ...... 7 Q7: Please rank themes according to your preference? ...... 8 Q7 Results: ...... 8 Spokane River Pedestrian Bridge: Bridge Parts ...... 8 Q8: Please rank the Bridge Parts according to the “iconic” elements you find most important to enhance the design of the pedestrian bridge ...... 10 Q8 Results: ...... 10 NSC: Skyway ...... 11 Crossbeam Options ...... 11 Q9: Please rank the Crossbeam Options according to your shape preference ...... 12 Q9 Results: ...... 12 End Cap: Part 1 ...... 13 Q10: Please rank the End Cap: Part 1 Options according to your size preference ...... 14 Q10 Results: ...... 14
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End Cap: Part 2 ...... 14 Q11: Please rank the End Cap: Part 2 Options according to your shape preference ...... 15 Q11 Results: ...... 15 Column & Crossbeam Interface ...... 15 Q12: Please rank the Column & Crossbeam Interface according to your surface preference ...... 16 Q12 Results: ...... 16 Girder Type ...... 17 Q13: Please rank the Girder Type according to your preference ...... 18 Q13 Results: ...... 18 Placemaking Site Plan Concepts ...... 18 Plaza ...... 19 Q14: Please rank the Plaza Options according to your preference ...... 23 Q14 Results: ...... 23 Q15: Within the Public Plaza area north of Mission Avenue, which type of Art would you prefer to be most prominent? ...... 23 Q15 Results: ...... 23 Sidewalks ...... 24 Q16: Comparing the sidewalk adjacent to Green Street, which sidewalk concept do you prefer? ... 24 Q16 Results: ...... 24 Stormwater ...... 25 Q17: Stormwater from the NSC will drain down and must be “treated” in drainage swales within the Plaza area north of Mission Avenue. Considering this, which stormwater treatment do you prefer? ...... 25 Q17 Results: ...... 25 Outdoor Sports Area ...... 26 Q18: Comparing the Outdoor Sports Area north of the plaza, which type of all-season sports fields do you prefer? ...... 27 Q18 Results: ...... 27 Q19: Within an outdoor sports area at this location underneath the skyway, please rank the following sports and games in order of preference...... 27 Q19 Results: ...... 27 Q20: If other, please describe ...... 28 Q20 Results Summary: ...... 28 Food Truck Provisions ...... 29
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Q21: Considering making provisions for food trucks, which provision for food trucks do you prefer? ...... 30 Q21 Results: ...... 30 Children’s Playground Amenities ...... 31 Q22: North of the Public Plaza area, please rank which types of children’s playground amenities would be most desirable at this location? ...... 31 Q22 Results: ...... 31 Bike Park Elements ...... 32 Q23 Under the skyway between Ermina Avenue and South Riverton Drive, which type of bike park element would you prefer? ...... 32 Q23 Results: ...... 32 Q24: If other, please describe ...... 32 Q24 Results Summary: ...... 32 Amphitheater and River Access ...... 33 Q25: Between South Riverton Drive and the Spokane River, which amphitheater and river access do you prefer? ...... 34 Q25 Results: ...... 34 Dog Park ...... 34 Q26: Is a dog park desirable between Upriver Dr. and Carlisle Ave? ...... 34 Q26 Results: ...... 34 Trail Alignment ...... 35 Q27: Comparing the location of the Children of the Sun Trail between Upriver Drive and Carlisle Avenue, which trail alignment do you prefer? ...... 36 Q27 Results: ...... 36 Q28: Concept A depicts several roadway reconfiguration solutions. When considering bicycle safety, which roadway reconfiguration solutions are important? ...... 37 Q28 Results: ...... 37 River Access...... 38 Q29: Between Upriver Drive and the Spokane River, which pedestrian river access do you prefer? 39 Q29 Results: ...... 39 General Comments ...... 39 Q 30: Please tell us any other comments or considerations that you think we should know in regards to the Placemaking Site Plan Concepts ...... 39 Q30 Results Summary: ...... 39
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Spokane River Pedestrian Bridge: Theme Options There will be a separated pedestrian bridge spanning the Spokane River to the east of the Greene Street Bridge and North Spokane Corridor. Through this survey, we continue to gather community input on elements such as lighting and railing to help inform the overall theme and design of the Children of the Sun pedestrian bridge.
The Natural, Native American, and Historic themes represent desires expressed by the community at NSC charrettes. The photos in each theme represent the look and feel of potential concepts that emerge from the past community engagement efforts.
Q1: Do the elements in these photos accurately represent your vision of a Natural themed pedestrian bridge?
Q1 Results: 84% Yes, I mostly agree that the photos represent a Natural theme
16% No, the photos do not represent a Natural theme
Q2: If no, please explain. Q2 Summary of Results: • Too modern • Not natural enough • Needs more green space, plants • Try for simplicity and easy maintenance Click here to enlarge image
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Q3: Do the elements in these photos accurately represent your vision of a Native American themed pedestrian bridge?
Q3 Results: 80% Yes, I mostly agree that the photos represent a Natural theme
20% No, the photos do not represent a Natural theme
Q4: If no, please explain. Q4 Summary of Results: • Would not have known that images represented Native American theme without description • Many people did not feel comfortable answering this question because they do not identify as Native America • Many wanted to know if the tribes were consulted and suggested more input from tribes, in general • Felt the images could have represented the theme more.
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Q5: Do the elements in these photos accurately represent your vision of a Historic themed pedestrian bridge?
Q5 Results: 87% Yes, I mostly agree that the photos represent a Natural theme
13% No, the photos do not represent a Natural theme
Q6: If no, please explain. Q6 Summary of Results: • Too modern • Like the arches, but too modern • Focus on the railroad theme, renaissance bridges
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Q7: Please rank themes according to your preference? Q7 Results: The “Natural theme: received an overall higher preference with a score of 2.25. The score is based on a weighted average algorithm produced by Survey Monkey. The “Historic theme: received a score of 1.93 and the Native American theme scored 1.85. There were general comments that suggest all three themes be combined.
Spokane River Pedestrian Bridge: Bridge Parts The images below show the various parts of a bridge that are under design consideration. While the bridge form considers the overall shape of the bridge and is the most fundamental part of the design, the other parts can be enhanced with features and/ or artwork that represent the desired theme of the community.
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Q8: Please rank the Bridge Parts according to the “iconic” elements you find most important to enhance the design of the pedestrian bridge Q8 Results: The bridge part with the highest preference and score of 4.51 is the “Landscaped Deck, Seating, and River Viewing”. The bridge part with the second highest score is “Pathway lighting” at 4.19. The following bridge parts in preference order are “Gateways”, “Ornamental Railing”, Architectural Wall Surfaces”, and “Artistic Murals”.
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NSC: Skyway This survey provides opportunity to give input on architectural elements of the North Spokane Corridor as it will be seen from the ground. These elements include the crossbeams, the end caps, and the area where the crossbeam and columns interface. The final column treatment will be determined at later date based on community input. Crossbeam Options Option 1: Straight Crossbeam
Option 2: Arch Crossbeam
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Option 3: Angular Crossbeam
Q9: Please rank the Crossbeam Options according to your shape preference Q9 Results: The most preferred Crossbeam type is the “Arch Crossbeam”.
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End Cap: Part 1 Option 1: Small Rectangle
Option 2: Long Rectangle
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Q10: Please rank the End Cap: Part 1 Options according to your size preference Q10 Results: The “Long Rectangle” end cap is more preferable over the “Small Rectangle”.
End Cap: Part 2
Option 1: Flat Surface Option 2: Convex Surface
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Q11: Please rank the End Cap: Part 2 Options according to your shape preference Q11 Results: The “Convex Surface” is more preferable than a “flat surface”.
Column & Crossbeam Interface
Option 1: Straight Interface
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Option 2: Angular Interface
Options 3: Medallion or Other Shape
Q12: Please rank the Column & Crossbeam Interface according to your surface preference Q12 Results: “Option 3: Medallion or Other Shape” was the most preferable interface surface.
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Girder Type Option 1: Full Curve Haunches
Option 2: Partial Curve Haunches
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Q13: Please rank the Girder Type according to your preference Q13 Results: “Full Curve Haunches” are the preferred Girder Type over the “Partial Curve Haunches”.
Placemaking Site Plan Concepts The site plan concepts encompass placemaking elements that have been identified through previous community engagement for the area under and around the NSC and across the Spokane River. This survey asks you to prioritize placemaking elements that include activities, design and themes.
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Plaza
Concept A: Skyway Public Plaza
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Concept B: Skyway Sculptural Park
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Q14: Please rank the Plaza Options according to your preference Q14 Results: Responders preferred “Concept A: Public Plaza” over “Concept B: Sculptural Park”.
Q15: Within the Public Plaza area north of Mission Avenue, which type of Art would you prefer to be most prominent? Q15 Results: People prefer to see a “Mixed/Variety” of art over “Sculptures” and “Paintings”.
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Sidewalks
Q16: Comparing the sidewalk adjacent to Green Street, which sidewalk concept do you prefer? Q16 Results: People prefer “Concept A: Single row of street trees and sidewall with plantings between the street and sidewalk” over “Concept B: Double row of trees, but sidewalk slightly closer to Greene Street”
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Stormwater
Q17: Stormwater from the NSC will drain down and must be “treated” in drainage swales within the Plaza area north of Mission Avenue. Considering this, which stormwater treatment do you prefer?
Q17 Results: People prefer “Concept A: Seating around natural plantings around the edge of the plaza with integrated art” compared to the alternative “Concept B: Less formal planting area within the center of the gathering area”.
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Outdoor Sports Area
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Q18: Comparing the Outdoor Sports Area north of the plaza, which type of all-season sports fields do you prefer?
Q18 Results: People prefer “Concept A: Multiple all-season sports practice fields” over a “Concept B: Single Field”
Q19: Within an outdoor sports area at this location underneath the skyway, please rank the following sports and games in order of preference.
Q19 Results: There was nearly a tie for “basketball” and “soccer” as preferences for sports and games underneath the skyway. The third preference is “four square and other hard surface games”, followed by “bocce ball”, “pickle ball”, “baseball”, “golf” and “other”.
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Q20: If other, please describe Q20 Results Summary: In general, responses included hockey, tennis, rock climbing, volleyball, dog park, and Frisbee golf.
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Food Truck Provisions
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Q21: Considering making provisions for food trucks, which provision for food trucks do you prefer?
Q21 Results: “Concept B: Formal food truck court” provision has the highest preference next to “Concept A: Less formal pad for food trucks along the Ermina Avenue entrance into SCC” and “I don’t think food trucks should be included in the final design.
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Children’s Playground Amenities
Q22: North of the Public Plaza area, please rank which types of children’s playground amenities would be most desirable at this location?
Q22 Results: Respondents would like to see “Playground using natural elements” and “Traditional climbing play equipment”. The third and fourth preference is a “splash pad” and “Hard surface games”.
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Bike Park Elements
Q23 Under the skyway between Ermina Avenue and South Riverton Drive, which type of bike park element would you prefer?
Q23 Results: About 61% of respondents selected “I don’t have a preference”. A “Pump Track” is desirable by about 14% of respondents, while a little over 12% selected “Skills Components”, 8% said “Dirt jumps” and 4% selected “other”.
Q24: If other, please describe
Q24 Results Summary: Some people suggested including all the different types of bike components that will make it a big biking destinations. Other views, suggested not including biking elements at all for fear of degradation.
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Amphitheater and River Access
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Q25: Between South Riverton Drive and the Spokane River, which amphitheater and river access do you prefer?
Q25 Results: 56% of people choose “Concept B: Less formal lawn terrace down to the river and informal lawn area behind and across South Riverton Drive” and 44% of people prefer “Concept A: Hard-surfaced wave architectural steps leading down to the water with wave concrete seating
Dog Park Q26: Is a dog park desirable between Upriver Dr. and Carlisle Ave?
Q26 Results: 53% of people said “Yes” a dog park is desirable in that location. 26% of respondents said “No” a dog park was not desirable, and 21% said “I don’t have a preference”.
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Trail Alignment
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Q27: Comparing the location of the Children of the Sun Trail between Upriver Drive and Carlisle Avenue, which trail alignment do you prefer?
Q27 Results: 55% of people prefer “Concept B: Meandering and crossing a stormwater pond with seating and viewing area” over “Concept A: Parallel and adjacent to Ralph Street”.
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Q28: Concept A depicts several roadway reconfiguration solutions. When considering bicycle safety, which roadway reconfiguration solutions are important? Please check all that apply Q28 Results: About 55% of responder felt it was important to “Tee Ralph Street closer to a 90 degree connection to Upriver Drive”. About 48% of chose “Eliminate the Montgomery Avenue intersection at Ralph Street and Upriver Drive by eliminating it at Thor Street”. 45% of people thought that “Eliminating the existing turn lanes and islands at Carlisle” is an important roadway configuration, and 39% of respondents selected “Eliminate the existing turn lane and island at Upriver Drive”.
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River Access
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Q29: Between Upriver Drive and the Spokane River, which pedestrian river access do you prefer?
Q29 Results: Respondents prefer “Concept A: Viewing plaza with informal river access” over “Concept BL Grand staircase leading down to the river”.
General Comments Q 30: Please tell us any other comments or considerations that you think we should know in regards to the Placemaking Site Plan Concepts
Q30 Results Summary: 59 respondents gave an open-ended responses. Among the responses there were several themes that emerged. Most responses emphasized a need for the Trail and Placemaking activities to reflect a simple and natural design, to remain sustainable. Not only did respondents want to ensure that certain amenities were incorporated in the design, but that it was affordable. People feel that a balance must be maintain between roadway configuration and bicycle and pedestrian safety. Of course the space needs to be safe and accessible for all, and should be useable all year long.
Note: Some comments reflected more than one theme.
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Themes of General Comments
Sustainable & Natural Design 11 Safe and Accessible 4 Roadway Configuration 5 Representative Design 3 Other 13 Maintenance 2 Lighting 2 Theme Increase Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety 5 Amenties 7 All-Season Use 3 Affordable 6 Activate the Space & Programming 2
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Thank you for checking out these survey results!
If you have any comments or questions, please contact:
Kylee Jones [email protected] Washington State Department of Transportation 2714 N Mayfair Street Spokane, WA 99207
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