Pioneer Square Audit DRAFTObservations & Recommendations April 20, 2012 Early one Tuesday morning in February, more than 40 people, representing residents, business, property owners and city departments, gathered in Occidental Park. Their goal: to understand what makes Pioneer Square a terrific place to be and to identify the opportunities for making it better. Their method: audit the and alleys of Pioneer Square.

They set out on three different routes with a map, clipboard, a list of questions and a camera. They covered every corner of Pioneer Square, and they were prolific observers. These long-term residents and business owners created more than 40 pages of notes and took hundreds of photographs. Participants scored each route in three categories: getting there (finding your way and accessibility), wanting to stay (quality of public spaces and appearance) and feeling comfortable (quality of sidewalks and feeling of safety). Scores range from 1 representing poor to 5 being excellent.

The result is an unprecedented inventory of Pioneer Square’s promises and challenges. The International Sustainability culled from this data what’s most important to those who work, live and play in Pioneer Square. You’ll find lots of quick wins and short term projects to support an economically vibrant neighborhood.

If you have additional comments or ideas, please email [email protected].

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1.9 getting there SCORES 2.3 wanting to stay (1-5) Pioneer Square Walking Audit | ROUTE 1 | 2.5 feeling comfortable

Transit & Neighborhood Connections: Occidental Park to Chinatown/ID and Transit Hub Uwajimaya 5th Ave ID 5 Assets & Promise Tunnel ++ Great Connection: between Chinatown/ID & Pioneer Square Union Station 4th Ave 4 Weller Bridge & 3 Sounder Entry ++ Transit Hub: brings people into Pioneer Square via numerous transit options (train, bus and light rail) 2 King St. ++ Accessible Grocery: path to major grocery store (Uwajimaya) Station 3rd Ave

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Cherry St Cherry 2nd 4 xx Traffic Barriers: 4th Ave S & S Jackson St intersection creates long waiting times and unpleasant noise levels Occidental Park xx Confusing Signs: difficult to find one’s way to the train station and bus tunnel, confusing with many bus stops around 4th Ave S & S Jackson St; inconsistent and confusing signs 1st Ave xx Uninviting Public Spaces: Jackson Street Plaza - unclean, no trash cans or lighting; ID Tunnel Plaza - empty, lack of greenery, people and activity Alaskan Way xx Safety Issues: high number of bike and collisions on 2nd Avenue Extension S & Jackson Street Quick Wins & Short Term Projects Water Colman Taxi 1 Reduce Walking Hazards, Improve ADA Accessibility. 4 Guide People to Transit, Shops andDock Restaurants. location: btw 2nd & 3rd Ave S on north side of S Jackson St (photo) location: Occidental Park kiosk (photo) □□ Make a temporary ramp □□ Reorient kiosk @ Occidental Park □□ Install ADA ramps mid-block location: Add signage in the 2nd-4th Ave S & S Jackson St vicinity □□ Improve severely slanting sidewalk 1 □□ Improve and add signage helping connect 4 people from the train station, Occidental Park, ferries, etc

2 Make Public Spaces More Inviting. locations: (1) Jackson Street Plaza (photo) (2) ID Tunnel entrance Plaza (3) Great Northern Railway Park 5 Activate Public Spaces. □□ Keep public spaces clean location: International District Tunnel entrance (photo) □□ Add trash cans @ Jackson Street Plaza □□ Create outdoor farmers market, produce □□ Add dog waste bag system 2 stands or flower stands □□ Add lighting @ Jackson Street Plaza to create an □□ Add ammenities (benches, plants, art, etc. inviting space and entrance to King St Station. that invite people to stay) 3

3 Connect Jackson Street Plaza to Pioneer Square. location: 2nd Ave Ext S & S Jackson St crosswalk (photo) □□ Re-align the crossing @ 2nd Ave Ext S & Jackson St to make inviting entry to King Street Station* *Recommendations from King St Station Transportation Hub Strategy. 5 1.5 getting there SCORES 3.5 wanting to stay (1-5) Pioneer Square Walking Audit | ROUTE 1 | 2.0 feeling comfortable

Transit & Neighborhood Connections: 5th Ave S & S Weller St to 1st Ave S & S King St Uwajimaya 5th Ave ID 1 Assets & Promise Tunnel Union Station 2 ++ Great Connection: between Chinatown/ID and Pioneer Square (stadiums, the Waterfront, 1st Ave) 4th Ave Weller Bridge & ++ Transit Hub: brings people into Pioneer Square via numerous transit options (train, bus and light rail) 3 Sounder Entry King St. ++ Accessible Grocery: path to major grocery store (Uwajimaya) Station 3rd Ave 4

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Opportunities & Issues hi n g s n a i esler W ac k K Y J xx Difficult Walking:sidewalks uneven and poor quality, barriers to people with disabilities, parents with strollers and Main Ave W

people with luggage St Cherry 2nd Occidental Park xx Traffic Barriers: 4th Ave S & S Weller St intersection - long waiting times, short signal and unpleasant noise levels xx Confusing Signs: difficult to find one’s way to the train station, Pioneer Square and Chinatown/ID 1st Ave xx Uninviting Connections: lack of greenery and poor connection from Weller Street Overpass to King Street Station

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Water 1 Guide People to Transit, Shops and Restaurants. 3 Create Safe Pedestrian Routes.Colman Taxi Dock location: 505 Union Station Plaza (photo) location: Weller Street Overpass (photo) □□ Improve and add signage at 5th Avenue plaza □□ Add more lighting to Weller St Bridge to guide people to Pioneer Square and transit □□ Add more greenery; use as neighborhood identifier for wayfinding 1 3

2 4 Guide Through King Street Station. location: King Street Station to Weller St Bridge Reduce Pedestrian and Auto Conflicts. □□ Make a defined path between King Street location: 4th Ave S and S Weller St (photo) Station & Weller St Bridge with lighting, □□ Improve pedestrian signal by shortening wait plants, art and murals time and lengthening crossing time 4 2 4

1.9 getting there SCORES 3.6 wanting to stay (1-5) Pioneer Square Walking Audit | ROUTE 1 | 3.6 feeling comfortable

Retail Connection: 1st Ave S from S King St to Yesler Way Uwajimaya 5th Ave ID Tunnel Assets & Promise Union Station ++ Great Walk: 1st Ave S is one of the best walks in Seattle (historic buildings, trees, hanging baskets, relatively clean) 4th Ave Weller Bridge & ++ Retail: many storefronts with shops and restaurants, few vacancies north of S Main St Sounder Entry King St. ++ Great Connection:between Downtown core, Stadium District and Chinatown/ID to Pioneer Square 3rd Ave Station t S

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Cherry St Cherry 2nd xx Confusing Signs: difficult to find one’s way to the Waterfront and ferries, transit, Chinatown/ID Occidental Park xx Uninviting Blocks:more retail diversity needed, some dark/tinted storefronts, most vacancies south of S Main St xx Lack of Regular Median Maintenance: no regular scheduled maintenance for medians (ad-hoc, community-driven) 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 3 1st Ave 2 5 >1st Ave S between Cherry St and Railroad Way Alaskan Way Quick Wins & Short Terms Projects

Water Make Safe Pedestrian Crossings.Colman Taxi 1 Reduce Walking Hazards, Improve ADA Accessibility. 3 Dock locations (1) 1st Ave S & S Washington St, NW, NE, SW, SE (photo) location: 1st Ave S & Yesler Way (photo) (2) 1st Ave S & Yesler Way, SE and SW corner □□ Study feasibility of All-Way Walk at busiest (3) 1st Ave S & S Jackson St, SE and NW corner (4) 1st Ave S & S Main St, SW corner □□ Install ADA ramps at all 1st Ave S intersections 1 4 where missing or in need of realignment 4 Guide People to Transit, Shops and Restaurants. locations (1) add signage at 1st Ave S & Yesler Way (photo) (2) add signage at 1st Ave S & S Main St 2 Makes Storefronts More Inviting. □□ Improve and add signage to guide people location: along 1st Ave S, sandwich board in front of Pioneer Building (photo) to waterfront, Chinatown/ID and transit. □□ Educate business owners about having clear Currently, signage only present on 1st Avenue pathways in sidewalks - move sandwich boards 2 at S Jackson St & S Washington St intersections □□ Educate business owners about attractive 5 storefronts - encourage blade signs, discourage rough handmade signs in windows Create Inviting Pedestrian Route. □□ Promote more outdoor cafes 5 location: 1st Ave S median (photo) □□ Start adopt-a-block median program along 1st Ave S (weeding, planting) □□ Improve SDOT maintenance of 1st Ave S medians (regular weeding and pruning) 3 1.5 getting there SCORES 3.2 wanting to stay (1-5) Pioneer Square Walking Audit | ROUTE 1 | 3.4 feeling comfortable

Alley Route: Yesler Way to S King St Uwajimaya 5th Ave ID Assets & Promise Tunnel Union Station ++ Great Connections: secondary pedestrian route from Pioneer Park to Occidental Park, to future First Hill streetcar 4th Ave Weller Bridge & on S Jackson Street and stadiums Sounder Entry King St. ++ Active:monthly events, planter boxes and art Station 3rd Ave

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Cherry St Cherry 2nd Opportunities & Issues Occidental Park xx Difficult Walking:uneven ground and standing water 1 1 1 1 1 xx Uninviting Public Spaces:not consistently clean - tagging, strewn trash and public urination 1st Ave xx Safety Issues: inconsistent crosswalk markings connecting alleys 2 3 all alleys xx Dumpsters: remaining dumpsters on private property attract loitering and unsanitary conditions 4 5 > Alaskan Way Quick Wins & Short Terms Projects

Water Make Safe Crossings Between Alleys. 4 Encourage Active Use of AlleyColman Entrances Taxi to Buildings 1 Dock location: Main St btw 1st Ave S & Occidental Ave S (photo) location: all Pioneer Square alleys, potential at Globe Building for □□ Restripe alley crossings new shops, Nord Alley Back Alley Bike Shop (photo) location: S Jackson St btw 1st Ave S & Occidental Ave S □□ Identify retailers and other active uses that require small footprints (400-750 sq feet) □□ Add the one missing new marked crossing to 4 complete alley crossing network 1 □□ Add signage on buildings on back entrances □□ Activate alley entrance to Globe Building

2 Improve Alley Surfaces for Safety and Drainage. location: all alleys, choose demonstration alley □□ Develop master plan for alley resurfacing: 5 Put People in Alleys with Regular Gatherings. assessment, design and cost estimates (Phase 1) location: all Pioneer Square alleys □□ Resurface demonstration alley (Phase 2) 2 □□ Park food trucks in alleys with temporary seating at lunch □□ Plan alley events (Art Walk, lunchtime events) □□ Distribute Alley Handbook (planning & 5 permitting) 3 Beautify Alleys. location: all Pioneer Square alleys □□ Identify remaining dumpsters and find ways to enourage removal, SPU enforce if necessary □□ Clean back doors, add plants, expose historic *Note: Only alleys located along the Alley Network spine from Yesler to King were elements, paint downspouts 3 evaluated on the Walking Audit. These recommendations should also be considered for all alleys in Pioneer Square. 1.6 getting there SCORES 1.9 wanting to stay (1-5) Pioneer Square Walking Audit | ROUTE 2 | 2.5 feeling comfortable Uwajimaya East | West Connections: S Main St from Alaskan Way to 4th Ave S ID Tunnel Union Station 4th Ave 4 Weller Bridge Assets & Promise Sounder entry

++ Great Connections: pedestrian route to waterfront, Japantown, Chinatown/ID and transit King St. ++ Great Public Spaces: Occidental Park, Waterfall Garden Park and Nord Alley 3rd Ave Station ++ Dramatic Views:views to the waterfront, train tunnel opening and tall buildings ++ Easy Walking Grade: easy to walk east and west (more gradual than Washington or Yesler) 1 Pioneer 2 Square 2nd Ave Tunnel Opportunities & Issues xx Difficult Walking:uneven and poor quality, prism glass holes, barriers to people with disabilities and parents with strollers 2nd Ave Ext

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xx Uninviting Public Spaces:not consistently clean under the Viaduct, public urination S hin g Yesler Way

Cherry St Cherry 1st Ave ack so n J xx Confusing Signs: difficult to find one’s way to the train station, Pioneer Square and Chinatown/ID Wa s 4 Main xx Lack of Active Storefronts:few open storefronts and retail (vacancies and parking lots) 5 1 xx Bike Parking: Main Street forces cyclists to park at poles and railings evaluate need for other bike 3 Alaskan Way 5 racks on S Main St

Quick Wins & Short Terms Projects Colman Dock Water 1 Reduce Walking Hazards, Improve ADA Accessibility. 4 Guide People to Transit, Shops and Restaurants.Taxi locations (1) S Main St btw Alaskan Way and 1st Ave S, N & S sides of location: 4th Ave S & S Main St (photo) street at alleys (photo) (2) S Main St btw 2nd Ave S and 2nd Ave Ext, □□ Improve and add signage to guide people to N & S sides of street at alleys (3) 1st Ave S & S Main St, SW corner Pioneer Square and Chinatown/ID □□ Install ADA ramps location: 1st Ave S & S Main St 1 □□ Improve and add signage to guide people to the Waterfront 4

2 Reduce Walking Hazards. locations: 2nd Ave & Main St, N side of street (photo) Provide Bike Parking. □□ Repair missing prism glass 5 location: S Main St btw Alaskan Way & 1st Ave S, next to Bread of Life Mission (photo) 2 □□ Add bike racks at locations where cyclists are using street signs. Coordinate with SDOT, Pioneer Square Preservation Board and the 5 3 Create Inviting Pedestrian Route. Bicycle Alliance to evaluate locations location: S Main St under the Viaduct (photo) □□ Identify bike corral parking spot □□ Prioritize cleaning under the Viaduct: work with WSDOT and MID during construction location: Occidental Park Vicinity □□ Install public room facility in Occidental Park 3 vicinity 1.5 getting there SCORES 1.8 wanting to stay (1-5) Pioneer Square Walking Audit | ROUTE 2 | 1.7 feeling comfortable Uwajimaya East | West Connections: S Washington St from Alaskan Way to 4th Ave S ID Tunnel Union Station 4th Ave Weller Bridge Assets & Promise 4 Sounder entry

++ Great Connections: pedestrian route to the Waterfront, Chinatown/ID and transit King St. ++ Great Public Spaces: Occidental Park 3rd Ave Station ++ Dramatic Views:views to the waterfront, train tunnel opening and tall buildings

++ Active Street:Washington has great architecture, retail and street life (less active around 2nd Ave Ext S) Pioneer Square 2nd Ave Tunnel Opportunities & Issues 1 x Difficult Walking:uneven and poor quality, barriers to people with disabilities and parents with strollers 2nd Ave Ext x t Occidental Park S

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Cherry St Cherry 1st Ave ack so n J xx Confusing Signs: difficult to find one’s way to the train station, Pioneer Square and Chinatown/ID 1 Wa s Main xx Bike Parking: Washington Street forces cyclists to park at poles and railings

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Colman Quick Wins & Short Terms Projects Dock Water Taxi 1 Reduce Walking Hazards, Improve ADA Accessibility. 4 Guide People to Transit, Shops and Restaurants. locations: (1) 1st Ave S & S Washington St - all corners locations: 4th Ave S & S Washington St (photo) (2) S Washington St btw 1st Ave S and Occidental Ave S, N & S side □□ Improve and add signage to guide people to of street, E & W side of alley* (photo) (3) S Washington St btw Occidental Ave S and 2nd Ave S on N side of street, E & W side of Pioneer Square and Chinatown/ID alley □□ Install ADA ramps 1 4

2 Make Safe Crossings Between Alleys. 5 Provide Bike Parking. location: repaint existing crossings that connect Occidental Park location: S Washington S between 1st Ave S & Occidental, next to and alley between 1st Ave S and Occidental Ave S (photo) Occidental Park (photo) □□ Restripe mid-block crossing □□ Add bike racks at locations where cyclists are using street signs. Coordinate with SDOT, 2 Pioneer Square Preservation Board and the Bicycle Alliance to evaluate locations 5 □□ Identify bike corral parking spot 3 Create Inviting Pedestrian Route. location: S Washington St under the Viaduct (photo) □□ Prioritize cleaning under the Viaduct: work with WSDOT and MID during construction

3 1.7 getting there SCORES 2.3 wanting to stay (1-5) Pioneer Square Walking Audit | ROUTE 2 | 1.9 feeling comfortable Uwajimaya East | West Connections: Yesler Way from Alaskan Way to 4th Ave S ID Tunnel Union Station 4th Ave Weller Bridge Assets & Promise Sounder entry

++ Great Connections: connects people to and from the Waterfront and to the Pioneer Square transit tunnel 5 King St. ++ Dramatic Views:views of the waterfront and Smith Tower 3rd Ave Station ++ Active Street:inviting shops and restaurants from 2nd Ave Ext S west to Alaskan Way

Pioneer 3 Square 2nd Ave Opportunities & Issues Tunnel 5 xx Difficult Walking:uneven and poor quality, high curbs, barriers to people with disabilities and parents with strollers xx Traffic Barriers:2nd Ave Ext S intersection - long waiting times, high noise levels, Alaskan Way crossing- long wait 2nd Ave Ext t Occidental Park S n t o

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Cherry St Cherry 1st Ave ack so n J Main xx Confusing Signs: difficult to find one’s way to King Street Station, transit tunnel and Chinatown/ID Wa s xx Perceived high crime: few shops and ‘eyes on street’ around 2nd Ave Ext S and Yesler Way intersection xx Unsafe crossings: problematic mid-block crossing on Yelser between 2nd Ave Ext S and 3rd Ave S 2 xx Confusing Construction Detours: poorly marked mid-block crossing between Alaskan Way & Western Alaskan Way 4

Colman Quick Wins & Short Terms Projects Dock Water Taxi 1 Reduce Walking Hazards, Improve ADA Accessibility. 4 Make Safe and Efficient Crossings. location: Yesler Way and Occidental Ave S intersection (photo) location: Yesler Way and Alaskan Way (photo) location: 1st Ave S & Yesler Way, SE and SW corner □□ Reduce pedestrian crossing time to reach □□ Install ADA ramps ferry and water taxi □□ Create a more straightforward crossing 4 1 from the passenger ferry to Pioneer Square

2 Safely Mitigate Construction Detours. location: Yesler Way mid-block- Alaskan Way to Western Ave □□ Improve construction detour with clear route, 5 Guide People to Transit, Shops and Restaurants. high visibility for pedestrians and improved location: 3rd Ave and Prefontaine, 4Culture (photo) ADA access location: 2nd Ave Ext S and Yesler Way 2 location: 1st Ave S & Yesler Way □□ Improve and add signage to guide people to transit tunnel, King St Station, Pioneer 5 Square, Chinatown/ID and Waterfront 3 Make Safe Crossings. location: Yesler Way between 2nd Ave Ext S and 3rd Ave S (photo) □□ Add safety features at mid-block crossing (flashing lights, push button, etc.)

3 1.6 getting there SCORES 2.9 wanting to stay (1-5) Pioneer Square Walking Audit | ROUTE 3 | 3.4 feeling comfortable

Stadium District Connection: Occidental Park to Railroad Way S Uwajimaya ID Tunnel

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++ Great Connections: pedestrian route to stadiums and transit King St ++ Historic Features: ghost mural, historic clock and brick road (Occidental, between S Jackson St & S King St) 3rd Ave Station ++ Active Street:many shops from Occidental Park to S King St Pioneer Square ++ Inviting Street: wide sidewalks, tree canopy, sidewalk cafe in Occidental Mall Tunnel

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xx Confusing Signs: difficult to find one’s way to King Street Station, transit tunnel, Chinatown/ID and Waterfront xx Inactive storefronts:few shops open in the evening, few shops south of S King St, several vacancies St Columbia

xx Unsafe crossings: long wait times at S Jackson St lead to jaywalking Water Colman Taxi xx Confusing Construction Detours: Stadium Place construction detours confusing for people Dock

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1 Reduce Walking Hazards, Improve ADA Accessibility. 4 Add Bike Storage. locations: Occidental Ave S & S King St (photo) location: Occidental Mall (photo) □□ Install ADA ramps location: Occidental Ave S between S Jackson St and S King St; cyclists park on street poles. □□ Add bike racks; cyclists use railings and 4 1 street poles to park bikes. Coordinate with SDOT, Pioneer Square Preservation Board and the Bicycle Alliance to evaluate 2 Safely Mitigate Construction Detours. location: Occidental Ave S & S King St intersection (photo) locations. □□ Improve construction detour with clear route, high visibility for pedestrians and improved ADA access 5 Improve Lighting. 2 location: Occidental Mall □□ Asssess lighting in Occidental Mall to ensure there sufficient lighting in the evening 3 Make Safe Crossings. 5 location: Occidental Ave S between S King St & Railroad Way S □□ Add mid-block crossing to reduce confusion and conflict with cars and trucks

3 3.2 getting there SCORES 1.5 wanting to stay (1-5) Pioneer Square Walking Audit | ROUTE 3 | 2.4 feeling comfortable

Waterfront Connection: Railroad Way S to S Columbia St Uwajimaya

ID Tunnel Assets & Promise Union Station 4th Ave Weller Bridge ++ Great Connections: pedestrian route to stadiums, Pioneer Square, 1st Ave S and the Waterfront Sounder entry King St ++ Historic Features: Washington Street Boat Landing 3rd Ave Station ++ Inviting Street: 1st Ave S from Railroad Way S to S King St is a nice walk, active on east side only, tree lined median, Pioneer attractive facades with many active storefronts Square Tunnel

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xx Uninviting Public Spaces: Washington Street Boat Landing and Viaduct are filled with trash and dark in g esler W K ack so n J Y Main xx Confusing Signs: difficult to find one’s way to ferries, Pioneer Square, and Chinatown/ID 1st Ave Wa s xx Inactive storefronts:west side of 1st Ave between King St & Railroad Way Alaskan Way 4 5 1 xx Problematic Construction Detours: crossing Alaskan Way & King St 1

xx Challenging Crossings: long wait times to cross east/west for ferry connections St Columbia Water Colman Taxi Dock Quick Wins & Short Terms Projects

1 Reduce Walking Hazards, Improve ADA Accessibility. 4 Create Inviting Pedestrian Route. locations: Alaskan Way & Yesler Way (photo) locations: (1) Washington Street Boat Landing (photo) (2) Along □□ Install ADA ramps the Waterfront □□ Work with WSDOT and MID to maintain the Waterfront with additional trash cans and 1 regular clean-up of Washington Street Boat 4 Landing. 2 Safely Mitigate Construction Detours. location: under the Viaduct (photo) □□ Improve construction detour with temporary lighting, high visibility for pedestrians and 5 Make Safe Bicycle and Pedestrian Detour Route. improved ADA access location: west side of Alaskan Way, north of Yesler Way □□ Find a solution for providing separate detour 2 route for pedestrians and cyclist (recommend 5 for WSDOT, SDOT, Feet First and Bicycle Alliance of Washington to work together) 3 Make Efficient and Safe Crossings. location: Alaskan Way from S King St to S Columbia St (photo) □□ Make traffic signals shorter to cross east to west Alaskan Way

3 3.2 getting there SCORES 3.6 wanting to stay (1-5) Pioneer Square Walking Audit | ROUTE 3 | 2.8 feeling comfortable

Waterfront and Transit Connection: S Columbia St to King Street Station Uwajimaya ID Tunnel

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Assets & Promise 4th Ave Weller Bridge ++ Great Connections: pedestrian route from the Waterfront to 1st Ave S, transit tunnel and train station Sounder entry King St ++ Historic Features: building architecture, historic Pergola 3rd Ave Station 2 ++ Active Street:1st Ave S, Columbia Tower - future housing and shops 3 Pioneer ++ Great Public Spaces: Pioneer Park Square Tunnel ++ Safe Crossings: all-way walk at 1st Ave S & S Cherry St 4 1 Occidental Park Occidental t S ay n t

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xx Confusing Construction Detours: Alaskan Way S and S Columbia St St Columbia Water xx Traffic Barriers: 2nd Ave Ext S is wide street with fast moving one-way traffic, noisy and pedestrian gap Colman Taxi Dock Quick Wins & Short Terms Projects

1 Reduce Walking Hazards, Improve ADA Accessibility 3 Guide People to Transit, Shops and Restaurants locations (1) all crossings at 3-way crossing - James St, Yesler Way locations (1) 1st Ave S & Yesler Way (2) 2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way and 1st Ave S cobblestone is a barrier for ADA accessibility (photo) □□ Add signage to guide people to transit, (2) Yesler Way and Occidental Ave S intersection Chinatown/Id and Waterfront □□ Install ADA ramps □□ Use additional greenery as neighborhood 1 wayfinding identifier 3

2 Make inviting streetscape location: continue tree canopy south of on 2nd Ave Ext S to S Jackson St □□ Plant trees to complete tree canopy, add greenery where lacking 2