FIRST HILL PUBLIC REALM ACTION PLAN VIS ION
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thr o ug h r ight o f w a y r e a llo c a tion , pri vate developmen t par tn ersh i p a nd str a te g ic site se le c tio n fo r poten ti al acqu i si ti on . Th i s Pu bli c Realm Ac tio n P la n id e ntifie d ke y str e ets to be developed i n to street con cept p la ns fo r a d o p tio n into the R igh t of Way I mprovemen t M an u al an d p r o v id e d c o nc e p ts fo r tw o p a v emen t to park pi lot proj ects.
To assi st i n en gagi n g th e Fi rst Hi ll Commu n i ty i n th e Fi rst Hi ll Pu bli c Realm Acti on Proj ect, S DOT, DPD, S eattle Parks, S eattle Depar tmen t of Plan n i n g, FHI A, Framework, Th e Better Block, an d Feh r an d Pee rs h osted a S treet S crabble Even t i n th e i n tersecti on .
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The Fi rst Hill Pub lic R e al m A c t i o n P l an, c r e at e d in p a r tne r ship w ith the Fi rst Hill I mp r o v e m e nt A s so c i at i o n, t he S e at t l e D e p a r tm e nt o f Transpor t a t io n , Se a t t le D e par t m e nt o f P l anni ng a nd D e v e lo p m e nt a nd Sea t t le Pa r ks a n d Re c r e at i o n, i nc l u de s t he de v e lo p m e nt o f ne a r ter m i mple men t a t io n s t rat e g i e s t o e x pand t he pu b lic sp a c e ne tw o r k
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STUDY AREA FIRST HILL NEIGHBORHOOD PROPOSED GREEN STREET
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DESIGNATED GREEN STREET NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAY STREET OPEN SPACE OPPORTUNITY
SITE OF FUTURE YESLER TERRACE COMMUNITY CENTER AND OPEN SPACE
PUBLIC / PRIVATE OPEN STREETCAR STOPS MADISON STREET BRT PROPOSED STATIONS EXISTING PARK SPACE
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PAVEMENT TO PARK PILOT An i nt eri m or p r o t o t y pe de si g n c an s e r v e as a br id ge to commu ni t y, h e lp in g t o bu i l d s u ppo r t f o r a pro j e ct a nd te st its funct i onalit y b e f or e g o i ng i nt o c o ns t r u c t i o n. T hi s typ e o f p ilo t p roj ec t o f f e r s r ea l- wor l d re ac t i o ns , i nc l u di ng t he le v e l o f e ngagem en t o f p r op e r t y o w ne r s and st r e e t u s e rs.
30’ Plaza Area
10’ Bike Lane
7’ Sidewalk Planter
10’-4” Sidewalk
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The P a v e m e nt to P a r k p ilo t b e ing testi n g at th e i n tersecti on of Univ e r sity Av e nue , Unio n Av e nue an d B oylston S treet i n Fi rst Hi ll, is a w a y to te st id e a s a nd g a the r research th at can i n for m th e lon g te r m p e r m a ne nt d e sig n.
What are your favorite elements along University Street?
89.2%
80% 60%
54.8% 42.9%
37.1%
40% 22.9%
22.9%
18.9%
14.3%
First Hill Park
Entrance The to Freeway streetscape Park
What are the biggest issues you’ve noticed along University Street?
The trees
The architecture
71.4%
Recreation
Vagrancy
Pedestrian Lack of Too much safety from sitting noise cars opportunities
Not enough people
Poor accessibility
Throu gh t h e d eve lop m e nt o f t he P u bl i c R e al m A c tio n P la n, the Fir st Hi ll Impr o v e men t A s s o c i at i o n ( F H IA ) k ne w t hat f o r the se sp a c e s to flou ri sh t h e y n eed e d a c t i v at i o n and c o m m u ni t y enga g e m e nt. FH IA sou ght f un d in g f r om t he D e par t m e nt o f N e i g hbo r ho o d s to m a ke the se three spa ces co me a li v e .
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CUTEST FIDO BEST DRESSED BEST TRICK BEST IN SHOW
learn more at www.universitystreet.org
UNIVERSITY ST First Hill, Seattle
FIRST HILL PARK
THURSDAY, JULY 30 AT UNIVERS ITY AND MINOR! ST BEGINS AT 6:00! DOG CONTEST 5:30PM toUNIVERSITY 8:30PM DOGS, FRIENDS, CHILDREN, First Hill, Seattle FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND NEIGHBORS ARE WELCOME! LAUGH, EAT, & UNIVERSITY ST CELEBRATE WITH new and old FRIENDS OF FIRST HILl
First Hill, Seattle #FirstHillFidos
With this fund ing , FH IA a nd Framework spen t th e su mmer h avi n g fun w ith o ur ne ighb o r s: c r e a ti n g even ts, bu i ldi n g relati on sh i ps, an d ta lking a b o ut ho w to m a ke these park spaces alon g U n i versi ty S treet c o m m unity a sse ts fo r the lo ng- ter m.
FIRST HILL
TRIVIA NIGHT Tuesday, Aug ust 25 Starts at 6PM
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University St @ 9t
FIRST HILL 1940S
STREET GAMES KICK THE CAN FOUR SQUARE PICKLEBALL LIVE MUSIC DANCING FOOD AND MORE!!!
FIRST HILL TEAM TRIVIA
MAX TEAM SIZE 6 PEOPLE NO TEAM? NO PROBLEM! COME MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS!
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! FAMILY FRIENDLY!
HOT DOGS & ICE CREAM! DIRTY DOG WILL BE SELLING FOOD www.dirtydoghotdog.com
WIN GIFT CARDS TO YOUR FAVORITE FIRST HILL RESTAURANTS AND STORES
LEARN MORE AT www.universitystreet.org
UNIVERSITY ST First Hill, Seattle
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SEPTEMBER 20TH 1PM TO 6PM INTERSECTION OF UNIVERSITY, UNION AND BOLYSTON
PARTY LIKE IT’S 1940!
FIRST HILL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION SEATTLE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SEATTLE PARKS AND RECREATION SEATTLE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SEATTLE DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODS Full First Hill Public Realm Plan and University Street Activation Document can be found at www.issuu.com/weareframework
OUT IN FRONT // L A NDSCA PE L E A DING
5.4%
I’m visiting First Hill
Other
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RANK
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COURTYARD AT FRYE MUSEUM
89
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FIRST HILL PARK
85
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HARBORVIEW PARK
47
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BOYLSTON PLACE
33
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HORIUCHI PARK
32
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FREEWAY PARK
Other:
Litter Cleanliness
Which populations are critical to consider in the future design of public spaces in 64.7% First Hill?
97.1% 79.4%
52.9% 32.4%
36.4%
41.2%
44.1% 20.6%
27.3% 18.2%
Accessibility
15.2%
Safety
Community Events
Green Space
Public Art
Individuals Young w/ health Professionals conditions
Other
40%
36.7%
30%
Film screenings
Concerts
Poetry / Readings
Business Owners
Children & Youth
Families
22.2%
Outdoor classes (art, literature, etc)
All Others
Other
Jogging
25% 16.7%
5.6%
2.8%
Outdoor yoga / Exercise classes
College Students
30.6%
33.3% 20%
Neighborhood picnics / BBQ
Seniors & Elderly
75%
100%
Leisurely Walking
RE S E A RC H DATA C O L L E C TE D B Y DO U G H O LTO M A N D F H IA , S U M M E R 2015
UNIVERSITY STREET ACTIVATION A C T IVATE
I work in First Hill
5.7%
54.6%
16.7%
Art walks
I live in First Hill
20%
78.8%
What other types of events would you enjoy having along University Street? 33.3%
Other:
Farmers Market Historic Seattle The Lack of Noise
28.6%
25.7%
14.3%
Crime
Sunset Club
62.9%
34.3%
What long term improvements would you like to see along University Street? 15.2%
Horizon House
Rank your favorite public spaces in First Hill.
17.1%
Lack of green space
Stimson - Green Mansion
5.4%
Recreation (sports, games, etc)
Community Events
Picnics / Outdoor Eating
Dog Walking
Other:
Farmers Market Reading Shopping Getting Sun Gardening