DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE (insert image of the overall project limits here) PROJECT AREA

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE EXISTING FURNISHINGS and CONDITIONS Respectful analysis of current conditions What works, what doesnt COORDINATION of EXISTING REFERENCE MATERIAL, CURRENT PROJECTS, CITY DEPARTMENTS Research existing documents, gather and document information. See Matrix VARIETY and IDENTITY Visual compatibility important Based upon activity nodes and areas of circulation, character of area, space available FLEXIBILITY OF STANDARDS Needs to be practical, easy to acquire, reasonable cost TRACKING and IMPLEMENTATION Needs to be in an easily retrievable format DIVERSE RANGE of INTERESTS Numerous programs and committees Understand broad range of interests Work in collaboration in development of Alternatives KEY CHALLENGES -- OVERVIEW

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE PROCESS

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE INITIAL RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS EXISTING STUDIES

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE EARLY ANALYSIS PENDING & FUTURE PROJECTS 2

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE STATION AREA PLAN

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY & GATHERING NODES

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE STREET FURNITURE GROUPINGS & SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE STREETSCAPES These successful streetscapes appear to be free of clutter, offering a clear, directed, pedestrian space. Dining areas appear to be consolidated, tables close together.

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE STREETSCAPES

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE EXISTING CONDITIONS--4 th Street CHSQ

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – Around Transit Mall Improve pedestrian gathering areas. Expand sidewalk along B Street: low retaining wall with seating, pedestrian scale lighting, and trash containers.

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4 th Street 4 th St. E St. Brookwood Ave. Cancer Survivors Park Expand pedestrian space and furnishing zones to reduce apparent width of street to a more pedestrian friendly scale.

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE 4 th St. E St. Brookwood Ave. Cancer Survivors Park SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4 th St. Expand sidewalk at Cancer Survivors Park for improved furnishing zone. (E St. to Brookwood)

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4 th Street Mall B St. E St. 4 th St. D St. Mendocino

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4 th Street Mall B St. E St. 4 th St. D St. Mendocino

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY – 4 th Street Mall B St. E St. 4 th St.

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square Existing street furnishing zone enhanced and opened up with narrow rectangular planters. Improve pedestrian connection and enhance activity with sidewalk along Wilson Street between 3 rd and 4 th. Opportunity to expand outdoor dining.

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMENITY - Railroad Square Existing alleys in Railroad Square. Can improve pedestrian circulation and enhance activity by utilizing existing alleys.

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE BENCHES #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor#3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets One goal of the furnishings plan is to provide some flexibility in the use of materials, yet retain a visual link from one area to another. Note: Groupings of benches shall be of the same type and style, rather than differing styles adjacent to each other. Center arm rests optional. Preferred

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE Art-Start benches Limit use to one per block on each side so as not to diminish unique character. Benches could be rotated on a regular basis to bring fresh artwork to the downtown. Out-going benches could be auctioned similar to the process for the Peanuts character sculptures, or simply relocated. Art-Start benches are not proposed in Railroad Square. Backless benches BENCHES – Specialty Applications

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE Intersections: Outdoor Living Room arrangements. This illustration depicts configurations intended to promote social interaction, not bench type Leaning benches: Bus Stops Bar/Coffee Shops BENCHES

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE MOVABLE SEATING #2 - 7th St. Corridor#3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets A movable seating program will consist of heavy weight chairs that are purchased by the City, but secured and maintained by individual merchants and shopkeepers. Currently, the focus is on the 4 th Street corridor between Mendocino Avenue and E Street, where there is concentrated activity.

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE Develop typical planting compositions- Develop method by which property owners can maintain pots Planters can be locally fabricated PLANTERS #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor#3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE EXISTING PLANTERS Utilize existing at-grade planters. Replant azaleas. or shade tolerant plants. Limb up selected Redwood Trees in fixed planters to open up affected storefronts Add protective fencing. Fencing to be 32 high, sturdy metal, black or wrought iron with skateboard deterrent PLANTERS/POTS EXISTING POTS Reduce number of existing pots to create more room for pedestrians and related furnishing spaces. Locate existing pots at selected areas where there is adequate space, such as at intersections. Paint remaining pots a more neutral color

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE Secondary minor bollard for use only where wide base is not practical. Primary bollard design standard to be utilized in most applications, including curb bulb- outs and prominent locations. BOLLARDS #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor#3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE TREE GRATES #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor#3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets This application is suitable for narrow sidewalks and where tree wells are too small. Example: 5th Street, B Street, D Street Rusted steel finish Increase planting area dimension for trees where practical-greater potential for successful growth Natural steel finish Retro-fit design subject to approval by Risk Management

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE TREE GUARDS #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor#3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE STREET LIGHTING #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor#3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Increase pedestrian scale lighting along 4 th Street and 7 th Street Paint existing light poles Utilize energy efficient fixtures Increase lighting at gathering areas Add pedestrian scale lighting to existing taller light poles Utilize LED tree lights along 4 th Street where possible Coordinate with City Engineering in development of Street Standards

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE 4th St. application Paseo lighting Jeju Way SPECIALTY LIGHTING #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor#3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Comstock Mall 4th St. application

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE TRASH AND RECYCLING #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor#3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Reduce size of recycling logo

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE City Standard shall be painted black in Railroad Square. Shelters to include roof photo voltaic model BUS SHELTERS #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor#3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Design Guidelines do allow for unique shelter design (Public Art) where appropriate. Subject to Police Safety Review, Design Review, Transit Review, Cultural Heritage Review, Sub-area Stakeholder Review.

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE BIKE RACKS #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor#3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets Single post and U-shape Standards Remove parking meter posts where not needed. Public Art opportunity- Specialty bike racks The number of specialty bike racks shall be limited to preserve the unique quality of these furnishings. Railroad Square specialty bike rack shall be train themed.

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE Regional kiosk locations-pending per MTC plans Merchant or event oriented kiosks this style offers flexibility and can be easily changed. Any additional kiosks would need to be strategically located so they do not clutter the furnishings zone and streetscape. KIOSKS #1 - Railroad Square #2 - 7th St. Corridor#3 - Urban Streets #4 - Shop Front Streets

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE In general, monuments are not seen as necessary, except for: Painted downtown identifiers on freeway overpasses, such as at 6 th Street and 4 th Street locations. Public art opportunities as downtown identifiers (4 th /Brookwood, 1 st /SR Ave., 7th/Mendocino) Replace existing downtown markers. Railroad Square/7 th St. Corridor. In general, public comment indicated that placement of these should be carefully considered as to not create too many objects in the landscape. They could be combined with kiosk or other functional element. MONUMENTATION (Illustration per the Pedestrian Linkages Study) (Design per the Pedestrian Linkages Study)

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE OUTDOOR DINING GUIDELINES Outdoor dining guidelines have been developed as part of the Zoning Ordinance and Design Guidelines. The guidelines identify standards for: Tables and Chairs Fencing and Enclosures Planters Maintenance Clearances

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES and IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY Maintenance Guidelines Provides general procedures Provides for data management Addresses vandalism Provides specification binder cut-sheets with specific information Promotes community involvement Implementation Strategy Establishes priorities Promotes public/private Partnerships Provides for data management Addresses current funding

DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SANTA ROSA STREET FURNISHINGS PALETTE ARTIST COMMISSIONED FURNISHINGS A procedure for Artist- Commissioned Furnishings has been developed. Limited applications of unique pieces serve to enrich the downtown Subject to the Citys Public Art Program and Art in Public Places Committee Subject to Design Review