ON THE SPOT DowntownWPB Presented by: Sherryl Muriente, Manager of Urban Placemaking
(Dining) On the Spot
Extended outdoor dining and public space guideline
Proactive response to business reopening strategy
Define potential sites and physical distancing guidelines
Provide additional maintenance and security services
Provide additional programming to keep spaces active
DDA Boundary Map
Approximate Boundaries:
7th Street to the North
Flagler Drive to the East
Okeechobee to the South
Australian to the West
Potential Sites
Typologies of space
Open Public Spaces
Private Public Spaces
Streets
Alleyways
Parking spaces
Potential Sites
Centennial Plaza
Clematis Street
200 Block partial road closure
300 Block selected parking spots
300 Block Alleyway (Clematis/Datura)
400 Block Alleyway (FOG)
500 Block Alleyway (Clematis/Banyan)
Datura Street – 100 Block
CityZen Garden
Alexander Art park
Frequency and Duration of closures needs to be determined.
Kit of Parts
Ground marking for guideline distance (Grid of Dots)
Tables and chairs
Shade Sails/Tents / Umbrellas
Bistro Lights
Handwashing & Sanitizer Station
Centralized Maintenance Station
Musicians / Buskers / Entertainers
Signage with Clear Rules
Management Plan
Security Plan
Basic Grid
12’ x 12’ Grid for open public spaces (Does not apply on sidewalks or alleyways)
Spots are 6’ Diameter and 6’ apart edge to edge
Can place 2-8 people occupancy per spot
Spots are 6’ wide
200 Block Pilot
Example: Meyer Amphitheater
Example: Meyer Amphitheater
Sidewalk Café Seating
Pedestrian Walkway - 15’ Clearance Sidewalk Café Seating
Closure
Closure
Sidewalk Café Seating
PICK UP ZONE
Sidewalk Café Seating
Example: Meyer Amphitheater
Example: Meyer Amphitheater
Example: Meyer Amphitheater
Example: Meyer Amphitheater
Example: Meyer Amphitheater
Example: Meyer Amphitheater
Placemaking Parameters
Places that are accessible
People are engaged in activities there
Space is comfortable and has a good image
It is a sociable place: one where people meet each other and take people when they come to visit respecting physical distancing guidelines.
Place is maintained clean and safe for everyone to enjoy!
Space Management Parameters
Staffing of dining areas: Face
coverings required for all staff
6-foot
separation required from backs of chairs
Reservations
REQUIRED Restaurants participating in use of expanded outdoor space
Smoking
is strictly prohibited in all temporary outside spaces.
Process for Selection of Site Define
place & Identify stakeholders
Evaluate
space & Design solutions
Short-term Ongoing
experiments
reevaluation & long-term improvements
Stakeholders:
advise/suggest, bring additional resources, implement & maintain
Experts:
inform, facilitate, design & implement
Need for Placemaking Programming
Create programing and activations for public spaces
Conduct community engagement activities
Create projects that enhance the community’s quality of life
Measure both qualitative and quantitative data for placemaking programs and projects
Generate opportunities for the community to be stewards of their Downtown
Thank You! Sherryl Muriente, Manager of Urban Placemaking West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority DowntownWPB.com