Pike / Pine

People street

Project
DRAFT 2016 ACTION PLAN
JULY 2016

table of contents

THANKS!

I. Executive Summary

If youre reading this, youre probably interested in or have

a direct stake in the future of Pike St. Were issuing this
draft report to get your thoughts and suggestions.

II. Introduction

Project Goals and Context

Lessons Learned

III. Community Input Process

Focus Group Session
Public Meeting & Workshop
Development of Options

IV. 2016 Action Plan

Strategies for Success

Timing
Activation
Footprints
Metrics of Performance

Our plan is to get a last batch of public feedback on

preferences for when and how to reconfigure Pike St.
If you have ideas/concerns to share, want more
information on the project, or would like to participate
please visit:
WEBSITE

www.seattle.gov/transportation/pikeped.htm
EMAIL

Seth Geiser, seth.geiser@seattle.gov

PHONE

206-615-1035
COMMENT DEADLINE

August 19, 2016

Your feedback will be incorporated into the final version of
this report and will help shape the future of Pike St.

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executive
summary
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i. executive summary
Streets are critical features of any
neighborhood as they provide mobility
and access for residences and
businesses. When they work best,
streets also provide space for personal
interaction, lively activity, and cultural
expression. The challenge lies in
balancing the use of space to provide
room for these overlapping needs.

Based on the successful tests of 2015,

the community expressed a clear
interest in continued exploration of
the concept in 2016. While the goals
of the program (noted above) were
generally agreed upon, there has been
a continuing conversation about how to
best achieve those goals, given the many
functions and needs of the street.

Pike/Pine is in the midst of rapid growth

and change, which can be felt in its
streets. To explore how to best balance
the use of Pike Street, the City of Seattle
has been testing a pedestrian pilot
concept. In 2015, the goals for testing
were to:

Through months of conversations, focus

groups, and a community workshop,
we have developed this report in to
document work to date and outline
recommendations for the program in
2016.

1. Increase pedestrian access and

mobility
2. Improve the tone, feel, and attitude of
crowds
3. Open the street to community-led
programming to celebrate neighborhood
character

This report includes three street

configuration options that reflect
community feedback. The options
provide scalable benefits depending on
the desired amount of pedestrian space
and level/type of street activities. All
three of these options are viable and
would generate valuable information
through experiential testing.

STREET CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

1. The Nodes option uses selected
parking spaces to allow for greater
pedestrian mobility at sidewalk
congestion points.
2. The Side Saddle option creates
generous open space on the busiest
blocks while still providing a flow of
vehicle access and room for activity.
3. The Large option closes the full
width of the block, creating the greatest
amount of pedestrian space and
potential for community-led activities.
Further information on these options
and a 2016 action plan are detailed
further in the report.
Feedback on these options is essential
for the 2016 plan, so please give your
thoughts by August 19, 2016.
More information on feedback can be
found on Pages 21-22.

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ii. introduction
Project Goals & Context
In August 2015, the city held a series
of successful pedestrian street pilot
events. These nighttime reconfigurations
of street space were aimed at making
room for better pedestrian mobility and
community-oriented activity. On three
Saturday nights from 8/10pm to 2am, E
Pike Street between Broadway and 12th
Ave was blocked to allow for pedestrian
access only.
The goals of the 2015 tests were to:
Increase pedestrian access and
mobility
Improve the tone, feel, and attitude
of crowds
Open the street to communityled programming to celebrate
neighborhood character
During the first two pilot tests, the
street space was opened without direct
programming (except for the natural
vibrancy of crowds). The third test had a

series of activities including yoga, a drag

show, dancers, and classical musicians.
In post-event evaluations, 66% of
those surveyed indicated that they
wanted to see a continuation of the
effort. This support was a product of
an enhanced sense of safety, mobility,
and neighborhood character. For the
business community, support was
almost evenly split due to concerns
about vehicle access/parking and the
limited focus on nightlife activity.
Since the time of that survey, people
from the Pike/Pine community
(residents, workers, property/business
owners, visitors) have offered additional
feedback what they would like to see in
2016 and beyond.
While this feedback has varied from
person to person, clear themes have
risen from the continued discussion.
This feedback has been incorporated
into our thinking on the project and
helped inform the goals and proposals in
this report.
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2016 Project Goals

Provide more and better
pedestrian space, especially at
congestion points
Encourage community-led
programming of the street
space
Continue testing options at
different times and days
Find a balance for vehicle
access, pedestrian mobility,
and streetscape activity
Incorporate and address
continued community input
Gather experiential
information to support future
efforts

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2015 post pilot report

The 2015 Pike Street Pedestrian Pilots

Data + Recommendations Report
documented community feedback
collected during and following the pilot
dates to learn more about how people
felt about the street closures and their
interest in future pilot phases. This
included pedestrian counts, two public
feedback meetings, nine one-on-one
interviews, and 272 survey responses.

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Lessons Learned
While a great deal was learned about
Pike/Pine from the 2015 pilot, three large
themes developed about how to best
approach any future efforts.
1. Space and Activity Balance
The amount of street space closed
for pedestrians should be scaled to
the number of people out walking
and the level/type of activity in the
street. While many people appreciated
having extra room to walk around and
interact, there was a shared sense that
the unprogrammed closures seemed
underutilized. Creating such a generous
pedestrian space without accompanying
seating, dining, performances, and other
activities felt like a missed opportunity.
The takeaway is that there are two
levers, amount of space and amount of
activation, which need to be adjusted
into balance.

2. Fine-Tuned Approach
As Pike/Pine is home to a dense
diversity of residents and businesses,
the functions and needs of the streets
change depending on the time and
day. The proposed schemes should be
reflective of the changing needs for the
street. This more fine-grained approach
would account for unique conditions on
each block face and provide for more
site-appropriate changes.
3. Community Ownership
Pike/Pine benefits from a strong and
active community that takes a great deal
of pride in their neighborhood. While
occasional special events add new life
and visitors to the area, most of the year
sees a daily life vibrancy that is a product
of intersecting communities, cultural
expression, and commerce. The longterm success of any approach to the
street should be influenced and directed
by neighborhood partners. This could
take the form of special, collaborative
events or routine activity like outdoor
dining.

LL

(COUNT OF MOST COMMON RESPONSES)

Caters only to partiers/bar owners,

enables bad behavior
Should also be done during the day

2015

Caused trafc/congestion/parking
issues

WHAT DID YOU LIKE ABOUT THE

PEDESTRIAN PILOT?

lessons learned: 2015 post pilot survey

2015 POST PILOT SURVEY:

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE PEDESTRIAN
STREETS ON WEEKEND NIGHTS?

(COUNT OF MOST COMMON RESPONSES)

Street safer for pedestrians

Less congestion on sidewalk
WHAT DID YOU LIKE ABOUT THE
Vibrant street environment

PEDESTRIAN PILOT?

(COUNT OF MOST COMMON RESPONSES)

WHAT DID YOU DISLIKE ABOUT THE
PEDESTRIAN PILOT?

Street safer for pedestrians

BUSINESS/PROPERTY
OWNERS
Caters only to partiers/bar owners,
Less congestion on sidewalk
enables bad behavior
Vibrant street environment
Should also be done during the day RESIDENTS
(COUNT OF MOST COMMON RESPONSES)

Caused trafc/congestion/parking

2015RESPONSES)
POST PILOT SURVEY:
(COUNT OF MOST COMMON
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE PEDESTRIAN
STREETS ON WEEKEND NIGHTS?
OPPOSED
28%

OVERALL

Should
also be done during the day
BUSINESS/PROPERTY
OWNERS

IN FAVOR
48%

BUSINESS/PROPERTY
OWNERS

OPPOSED
44%

Caused trafc/congestion/parking
issues RESIDENTS
IN FAVOR

OPPOSED
24%

70%

20
40
2015 POST PILOT SURVEY: 0
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE PEDESTRIAN
STREETS ON WEEKEND NIGHTS?

IN FAVOR
66%

OPPOSED
28%

60

80

BUSINESS/PRO
O

OPPOSED
44%

IN FAVOR
70%

20

40

OPPOSED
24%

60

80

RES

100

2015 POST PILOT SURVEY:

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE PEDESTRIAN
STREETS AT OTHER TIMES?

Caters only to partiers/bar owners,

enables bad
behaviorIN FAVOR
OVERALL
66%

IN FAVOR
48%

WHAT DID YOU DISLIKE ABOUT

THE
issues
PEDESTRIAN PILOT?

OPPOSED
28%

IN FAVOR
66%

OVERALL

RESIDENTS

IN FAVOR
57%

IN FAVOR
44%

IN FAVOR
60%

OPPOSED
29%

OPPOSED
37%

OPPOSED
27%

0
20
40
60
80
100
2015 POST
PILOT
SURVEY:
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE PEDESTRIAN
STREETS AT OTHER TIMES?

100

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OVERALL

IN FAVOR
57%

PIKE/PINE
OPPOSED
29%

community
input process
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III. Community INPUT Process

The community input process for
the project included a public design
workshop, stakeholder meetings,
opportunities for web-based input,
as well as one-on-one meetings with
community stakeholders.
Our findings and recommendations owe
a great deal to the sustained cooperation
and feedback from the Pike/Pine
community.

FOCUS GROUP
SESSION

PUBLIC MEETING
& WORKSHOP

DEVELOPMENT OF
OPTIONS

2016 ACTION PLAN

COMMENT PERIOD
DIRECT OUTREACH

DRAFT ACTION PLAN

RELEASED

IMPLEMENTATION

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focus group session

A focus group on May 23, 2016
brought together ten neighborhood
representatives and City staff for a
targeted discussion on lessons learned
from 2015, and ideas for moving
forward. Neighborhood representatives
included diverse voices from business
owners, residents, Community Council,
Chamber of Commerce, and Capitol Hill
Housing. City staff were from Police,
Economic Development, Film and Music,
and Transportation.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Agreement that sidewalk space is
insufficient at some times and in
some locations
There are frustrations with the
weekend nightlife; only some issues
can be addressed with changes to
the street
There should be a balance of
attention given to daytime and
nighttime conditions
A better approach to rideshare/taxi
pickup and drop off is desired
Street closure should not be an
invitation to turn the neighborhood
into a party zone
Police presence was too heavy felt like a crime scene
Prefer activation that reflects
neighborhood identity and
character
Improving street cleaning is
important for pedestrian activity at
all times of day

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public meeting & WORKSHOP

2016

public outreach : findings

OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIMENT FOR

On July 14, 2016, a Community Design
A BETTER NEIGHBORHOOD
Workshop brought the public together
Desire for more and better
for discussion and input. The workshop
pedestrian space
included a presentation with question
Support artwalk and smaller artists
and answer, followed by breakout groups
Explore tactical placemaking 2016
to cover topics including:
Chance for businesses to try new
2016
things
Project goals and challenges

Activities for
the neighborhood
FOOTPRINT
PREFERENCE
What could be accomplished for
the neighborhood
SPLIT
DREAMS
Activation ideas
LARGE
Permanent improvements for
Six options for street closure
SIDE SADDLE
pedestrian-oriented
streets
footprints

Creative
streets
for
a
creative
Timing for street changes
MEDIAN
neighborhood
NODES
The footprint, activation, and timing
preferences identified during the
meeting are summarized in the charts
to the right.

HALF
PET PEEVES
Need wider sidewalks and better
lighting
TIMING PREFERENCE
Get rid of the
dumpsters
Need public restrooms
MORNING
Get rid of flashing
policeAFTERNOON
lights

FOOTPRINT PREFERENCE

FOOTPRINT
OPTIONS

SPLIT
LARGE
SIDE SADDLE

MEDIAN

NODES

FOOTPRINT PREFERENCE
HALF

ACTIVATION PREFERENCE

SPLIT

ACTIVITIES

LARGE

SKATING &
ROLLER DERBY

SK
R

FASHION
SHOW

KID FRI

TIMING PREFERENCEFOOD &

SIDE SADDLE

COMMUNITY TABLE

KID FRIENDLY
MEDIAN

NODES
MORNING

FUNDRAISER
EVENT

AFTERNOON

EVENING

HALF

WEEKDAY
DOG
FRIENDLY

GAMES
BOOK &

WEEKEND

TIMING

MORNING

AFTERNOON

EVENING

NIGHT

WEEKDAY

EVENING

NIGHT

FUNDRAIS
EVENT

DO
FR

TIMING PREFERENCE RECORD SWAP

WEEKDAY
WORDS OF CAUTION
Accommodate a mix of uses
including deliveries and services
WEEKEND
Help make
this work for businesses
Activities need an organizer

ALL DAYS ALL TIMES

workshop preferences

ALL DAYS ALL TIMES

WEEKEND

ALL DAYS ALL TIMES

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public outreach findings:

HIGH PRIORITY AREAS
During the 2015 pilot, we observed
particular street segments that
had issues with overcrowding and
inadequate design. These observations
were backed up by comments received
during the workshop meeting.
Because there are concentrated areas
of concern, changes to the use of the
street can be targeted to address issues.
Any option that addresses balancing of
space should address these high priority
areas.
Major themes are described to the right
and are mapped on the following page.

Key Points
DURING ALL TIMES

The south side of Pike

between 10th and 11th is
congested, with narrow
sidewalks and well-patronized
businesses with outdoor
seating.
The north side of Pike
between 10th and 11th has
particularly uneven sidewalks
Dumpsters on 10th Avenue
detract from the street

PEAK USE (WEEKEND NIGHTS)

The west side of 10th south of

Pike and the east side of 10th
north of Pike are too dark
The intersection of 10th and
Pike is congested in front of
Neumos and the Comet
11th Avenue north of Pike
is congested in front of the
clubs

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NOTES

LIC LIFE ACTIVATION CLOSURE FOOTPRINT OPTIONS

HIGH-priority
areas REGULAR USE (WITHOUT CLOSURES)
H PRIORITY
AREAS DURING

AVEN

RANCHO
BRAVO

RHINO ROOM

STOUT

SEATTLE
POLICE
DEPARTMENT

V2

EVERYDAY
MUSIC

LO

RANCHO
BRAVO

RHINO ROOM

TIN TABLE

FREDDY JRS

NEIGHBORS

TOTOKAELO

FOX &
HEATHER
MOTI MAHAL

CAPITOL HILL
TOBACCO

HAVANA
MUD BAY

SHELL

OUT OF THE
CLOSET

SAMS

SHELL

CONGESTED
CAFE VITA

VACANT

CONGESTED

VACANT

CHA CHA
LOUNGE
BIMBOS

BIG MARIOS
PIZZA

COMET

WILD ROSE

ELTANA

PUBLIC
STORAGE

MOMJI
PURR

V2

BARCA
VACANT

NORTHWEST
FILM FORUM
VERMILLION
GARY MANUEL

GRIMS

AVEDA

LOST LAKE

STARBUCKS

BROADWAY

EVERYDAY
MUSIC

ANNEX
THEATER

UNEVEN SIDEWALK

QUINNS

V2

VACANT

ELLIOTT BAY
BOOKS

IMMEDIATE
CLINIC

POQUITOS

JUICE BOX

GRIMS

DARK AT NIGHT

VACANT

ODDFELLOWS

CONGESTED

DUMPSTERS

TACOS GUAYMAS

SEATTLE
POLICE
DEPARTMENT

NUBE

DUMPSTERS

AKE

DARK AT NIGHT

BARBERSHOP

MOMJI
STOUT

PURR

VACANT

BAY

FOX &
HEATHER

ZIONS GATE

35TH N

UNICORN

NO PARKING

POST OPTIONS

HAVANA

JUICE BOX

PUBLIC
STORAGE

BISHOPS
VACANT

BERYL
LEASING

BARCA

NORTHWEST
FILM FORUM
VERMILLION
BISHOPS
ANNEX
THEATER
BERYL
LEASING

POQUITOS

UNEVEN SIDEWALK
CUPCAKE
ROYALE

RETROFIT
HOME

OUT OF THE
CLOSET

ART GALLERY

ZIONS GATE

35TH N

SAMS

BOOM

UNICORN

NO PARKING

POST OPTIONS

WALL OF
SOUND

PIKE STREET

CONGESTED

CONGESTED

PETTIROSO

HOT HOUSE

DARK AGE

SOLE REPAIR

CES GALLERY
VACANT
SEATTLE BOXING CLUB
PIKE FISH FRY
BARBOZA
Q NIGHTCLUB

MOES

CHASE

HORIZON BOOKS

DOMINOS

SUPER GENIUS

MEDITERRANEAN
EXPRESS

VACANT

PERKINS
GLASS

QUINNS

NEUMOS

SWEAT BOX
SEATTLE PUPPY
WORKS

AKERS

BIG MARIOS
PIZZA

CHA CHA
LOUNGE
BIMBOS

WILD ROSE

SOLE REPAIR

LA SPIGA

CES GALLERY
VACANT

VACANT

CUPCAKE
ROYALE

RETROFIT
HOME

PLUM

HOT HOUSE

CHOP HOUSE

ART GALLERY

BOOM

WALL OF
SOUND

BARRIO

PETTIROSO

DARK AGE

PLUM

KAN
CHOP HOUSE

THE OLD
SAGE

LA SPIGA

BARRIO

KAN

VACANT

VACANT
CHIPOTLE

CAFE VITA

12TH AVE.

BAIT

12TH AVE.

VIA TRIBUNALI

11TH AVE.

EMERSONS
SALON

10TH AVE.

QFC

RETAIL
THERAPY

DARK AT NIGHT

DARK AT NIGHT

10TH AVE.

FRAME
CENTRAL

11TH AVE.

V2
CENTURY
BALLROOM

GARY MANUEL
AVEDA

BRENTHAVEN

MOLLY
MOONS

SEATTLE
CENTRAL
COLLEGE

CONGESTED

WALGREENS

ELTANA

CONGESTED

WS

CONGESTED

This plan does not include all

community input captured in
the outreach process. This
map shows only top areas of
geographic concern. For a more
comprehensive account of areas
and topics (ie: cleanliness, safety, etc.) of community priority
areas refer to the Final Report.

PACIFIC
SUPPLY

WALGREENS
PHARMACY

TAVERN
LAW

VACANT

TOP PRIORITY AREA

HIGH PRIORITY AREA

WALGREENS
PHARMACY

THE OLD
SAGE

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PACIFIC
SUPPLY

PIKE/PINE

TAVERN
LAW

TOP PRIORITY AREA

HIGH PRIORITY AREA

development of OPTIONS

While multiple full-block closures were

explored in 2015, there are many ways
to approach changes to how a street is
configured.
During the public workshop and
outreach, we discussed six options,
ranging from partial to full block
closures. Based on feasibility and input
received, we refined these three options:
NODE OPTION (PAGE 15)
The Node option is the most surgical
of the options. The locations noted as
congested on the previous map are given
additional space by using the parking
lane. This option would be easy to set-up
and test.
For the block between 10th and 11th,
congestion is an issue both during the
day and during peak use on weekend
nights. Focus on this node should be
a priority, as it is a good candidate for
testing temporary solutions.

On the block between 10th and

Broadway, nodes identified as congested
at night are functional during the day.
The same is true for the nodes on 11th
Avenue between Pike and Pine. Uses
at these locations should reflect the
different conditions depending on time
of day.

LARGE OPTION (PAGE 19)

The Large option would fully close a half
or full block. Possible locations for the
half-block closures and a full block closure
are shown on page 19. The Full Option 1,
shown on Pike St, would close the most
congested block, but retain access for the
surface parking behind Poquitos/Havana.

SIDE SADDLE OPTION (PAGE 17)

The Side Saddle option creates a
generous pedestrian space on one side
of the street while maintaining lanes for
vehicle movement and loading.

Half-block closure options 1&2 would

accommodate community-hosted street
events, and provide spill-over space for the
lines outside of bars/clubs.

The option using the side saddle

would create a one-way circulation
route southbound on 11th Avenue and
westbound on Pike. This option would
provide access to private garages and
lots.

We noted interest for events such as flea

markets or community dining tables in
these full closure areas. Performances, like
the 2015 drag show, would also fit within
this sort of closure.

The larger pedestrian areas would

provide mobility along the most
congested sidewalks. It would also
create substantial space for outdoor
dining/vending, public seating, and
performances/activities.

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FOOTPRINT OPTIONS
1. NODEs
The Node option is a simple swap out
of parking space for people uses on a
temporary basis. It is similar to Park(ing)
Day, when parking spaces across Seattle
and around the world are repurposed for
temporary activities for a day.
The option shown on the opposite
page shows the locations identified as
congested as spaces for pedestrian
nodes in the existing parking space.
One of these locations, the south side
of Pike between 11th and 12th, lacks
adequate pedestrian space during day
and night times, with narrow sidewalks
and active street-level restaurants
and bars. The other four locations are
congested at peak times on weekend
nights because of the lines of people at
club entries.

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There is a great deal of flexibility in

how this option could be implemented.
Various locations could easily be tested
at different times of day. The City has
processes in place for creating parklets
and streateries to make these nodes
semi-permanent people spaces if the
test shows benefits.
Nodes of people-oriented space will
be most successful when there is an
adjacent business that can act as a
steward. This is typically a restaurant or
cafe, but the club owners would have an
interest in making sure the space outside
their entries is functional and pleasant
for their patrons.
Because most of the nodes are
congested only at night, testing this
option on weekend nights would offer
the most benefit. Selected nodes could
also be added to other options, if desired.

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Quick view
Keeps the blocks open and
retains movement/loading
for vehicles
Provides extra pedestrian
space where its needed
most
Easy to set-up and test
Lowest potential for
activities
Best suited for peak
pedestrian congestion
times on weekend nights
Could also be used during
non-event times

NOTES

IC LIFE ACTIVATION CLOSURE FOOTPRINT OPTIONS

DE OPTIONS
FOOTPRINT OPTION: NODES

Small nodes that utilize parking

to alleviate congestion points
along pedestrian paths.

RENTHAVEN

RANCHO
BRAVO

RHINO ROOM

STOUT

SEATTLE
POLICE
DEPARTMENT

NUBE

ELTANA

V2

DFELLOWS

WALGREENS

EVERYDAY
MUSIC

TOKAELO

BRENTHAVEN

MOLLY
MOONS

SEATTLE
CENTRAL
COLLEGE

MOMJI

CENTURY
BALLROOM

RHINO ROOM
STOUT

SEATTLE
POLICE
DEPARTMENT

NUBE

VACANT

GARY MANUEL
AVEDA

LIOTT BAY
BOOKS

RANCHO
BRAVO

PURR
V2

JUICE BOX

ELTANA

PUBLIC
STORAGE

GRIMS
TIN TABLE

V2

ODDFELLOWS

VACANT

MOMJI
BARBERSHOP

FOX &
HEATHER

OST LAKE

PURR

EVERYDAY
BARCA
MUSIC

TOTOKAELO

V2

NORTHWEST
FILM FORUM

HAVANA
MOTI MAHAL

OS GUAYMAS

GARY MANUEL
AVEDA
ANNEX

ELLIOTT BAY
BOOKS

VACANT

PUBLIC
STORAGE

GRIMS

THEATER

VACANT

BERYL
LEASING

IMMEDIATE
CLINIC

MET

JUICE BOX

BISHOPS

MUD BAY

FREDDY JRS

VACANT

VERMILLION

CAPITOL HILL
TOBACCO

OUT OF THE
CLOSET

POQUITOS

ZIONS GATE

35TH N

SAMS

UNICORN
FOX &

NO PARKING

POST OPTIONS
BARCA

HEATHER

LOST LAKE

NORTHWEST
FILM FORUM

NEIGHBORS
HAVANA
VERMILLION
SHELL

BISHOPS

SHELL
ANNEX
THEATER

STARBUCKS

BERYL
LEASING
VACANT

QUINNS

BROADWAY

MOS

SH FRY

CAFE VITA

BIG MARIOS
PIZZA

VACANT

CHA CHA
LOUNGE
BIMBOS

COMET

WILD ROSE

PIKE STREET

OUT OF THE
CLOSET

POQUITOS

ART GALLERY

CUPCAKE
ROYALE

RETROFIT
HOME

35TH N

SAMS

BOOM

UNICORN

NO PARKING

POST OPTIONS

WALL OF
SOUND

PETTIROSO

HOT HOUSE

ZIONS GATE

DARK AGE

SOLE REPAIR

BOZA

PLUM
EMERSONS
SALON

VIA TRIBUNALI

BAIT

QUINNS

NEUMOS

VACANT

SEATTLE BOXING CLUB

PIKE FISH FRY

CAFE VITA

BIG MARIOS
PIZZA

CHA CHA
LOUNGE
BIMBOS

WILD ROSE

CHOP HOUSE
HOT HOUSE

LA SPIGA

SOLE REPAIR

CUPCAKE
ROYALE

RETROFIT
HOME

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PHARMACY
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VACANT

11TH AVE.

VACANT

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HORIZON BOOKS

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WALGREENS
PHARMACY

PEDESTRIAN & ACTIVATION

LOADING ZONE
DRIVE LANE
CLOSURE BARRICADES

THE OLD
SAGE

CAPITOLHILL
HILL
CAPITOL
PACIFIC
SUPPLY

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PIKE/PINE
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PEDESTRIAN & ACTIVATION

LOADING ZONE
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FOOTPRINT OPTIONS
2. SIDE SADDLE OPTION
The Side Saddle retains one vehicle
travel lane on the block of 11th between
Pike and Pine, and the block of Pike
between 11th and 12th. This vehicular
lane allows vehicles to circle the block,
and to access parking in private garages
and lots.
Pedestrian and activity space is
expanded in this scenario on one side of
the block (east side of 11th and south
side of Pike) to include not only the
sidewalk, but also a parking lane and
vehicle lane. The expanded public space
is on the side of the block that has the
most active street-level uses and the
most need for additional space.
This option addresses the area on the
south side of Pike between 11th and
12th that has the major congestion
problem for pedestrians during all times
of day.

a variety of activities. It is well suited as

an option for coordinating with the Art
Walk, with space for art displays in the
street. The vehicle lane would help with
logistics of setting up the displays and
for patrons picking up larger art works.
At night, the Side Saddle option
addresses not only the congestion issue
on Pike, but also the hot spots in front
of the clubs on 11th. The people space
would need to be activated at night.
Keeping the art display available until
late would be ideal. In addition to the art,
some of the sidewalk vending could be
located in the street to relieve congestion
on the sidewalks.
This option could easily add the Nodes
approach at Neumos and the Comet to
address those areas.

The Side Saddle Loop could work

well during the day, offering space for
outdoor dining for the restaurants, or for

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Quick view
Allows vehicles to circulate,
providing pick up/drop off
and access to parking lots
and garages
Greatly expands space for
pedestrians on the east
side of 11th and south side
of Pike
Works at all times of day
Would coordinate well
with art walk or other
community-driven
activities

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IC LIFE ACTIVATION CLOSURE FOOTPRINT OPTIONS

E SADDLE
LOOP OPTION: SIDE saddle
FOOTPRINT

Maintains through trafc movement

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RANCHO
BRAVO

RHINO ROOM

STOUT

SEATTLE
POLICE
DEPARTMENT

ELTANA

V2

MOMJI
WALGREENS

BRENTHAVEN

MOLLY
MOONS

SEATTLE
CENTRAL
COLLEGE

EVERYDAY
MUSIC

PURR

RANCHO
BRAVO

V2

RHINO ROOM
STOUT

CENTURY
BALLROOM

VACANT

NUBE

GARY MANUEL
AVEDA

JUICE BOX

SEATTLE
POLICE
DEPARTMENT

ELTANA

PUBLIC
STORAGE

GRIMS
VACANT
TIN TABLE

V2

ODDFELLOWS

MOMJI

FOX &
HEATHER

BARBERSHOP

BARCA
TOTOKAELO

HAVANA

PURR

EVERYDAY
MUSIC

V2
NORTHWEST

FILM FORUM

VERMILLION
MOTI MAHAL

OS GUAYMAS

MUD BAY

OUT OF THE
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IMMEDIATE
CLINIC

POQUITOS

ANNEX
GARY MANUEL
THEATER

ELLIOTT BAY
BOOKS

VACANT

FREDDY JRS

VACANT

CAPITOL HILL
TOBACCO

ZIONS GATE

35TH N

JUICE BOX

BERYL
LEASING

VACANT

PUBLIC
STORAGE

GRIMS

AVEDA

SAMS

BISHOPS

UNICORN

NO PARKING

POST OPTIONS
FOX &
HEATHER

LOST LAKE

BARCA
NORTHWEST
FILM FORUM

NEIGHBORS
HAVANA
VERMILLION
SHELL

BISHOPS

SHELL
ANNEX
THEATER

STARBUCKS

BERYL
LEASING

CAFE VITA

CHA CHAVACANT
LOUNGE
BIMBOS

BIG MARIOS
PIZZA

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COMET

CUPCAKE
ROYALE

POQUITOS
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ART GALLERY
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HOT HOUSE

PIKE STREET

SOLE REPAIR

WILD ROSE

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RETAIL
THERAPY

EMERSONS
SALON

VIA TRIBUNALI

BAIT

NEUMOS

VACANT

SEATTLE BOXING CLUB

BIG MARIOS
PIZZA

CHA CHA
LOUNGE
BIMBOS

WILD ROSE

CHOP HOUSE

LA SPIGA
HOT HOUSE
SOLE REPAIR

SUPER GENIUS
PERKINS
GLASS

VACANT

11TH AVE.

VACANT

MEDITERRANEAN
EXPRESS

10TH AVE.

HORIZON BOOKS

VACANT

CES GALLERY

BOOM

WALL OF
SOUND

DARK AGE

KAN

MOES

ART GALLERY

PETTIROSO

BARBOZA

CHASE

CUPCAKE
ROYALE

RETROFIT BARRIO
HOME

PLUM

THE OLD
SAGE
CHOP HOUSE

LA SPIGA

12TH AVE.

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CAFE VITA

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Q NIGHTCLUB

BARRIO

KAN
SWEAT BOX

PACIFIC
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SEATTLE PUPPY
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WALGREENS
PHARMACY

VACANT
CHIPOTLE

POST OPTIONS

PLUM

PIKE FISH FRY

DOMINOS

UNICORN

NO PARKING

DARK AGE

QUINNS

11TH AVE.

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TAVERN
LAW

PEDESTRIAN & ACTIVATION

LOADING ZONE
DRIVE LANE
CLOSURE BARRICADES

WALGREENS
PHARMACY

VACANT

THE OLD
SAGE

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PACIFIC
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LOADING ZONE
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FOOTPRINT OPTIONS
3. LARGE

market, or activities coordinated with V2

Art Space.

The Large option is a full or nearly full

closure of targeted blocks or half-blocks.
Shown on the page opposite, three
potential locations are identified. These
locations correspond with hotspots
identified during feedback meetings, but
could be located elsewhere in the area
as needed.

Closing just part of the block has the

advantage of allowing access to parking
garages and lots. Focus will need to
be placed on the edges of the closure
area to prevent activity eddies. The eddy
condition was considered problematic
in the 2015 street closure testing due to
increased concerns about security and
visibility.

The block of Pike between 11th and 12th

would be closed, with ingress/egress
for the surface parking next to Poquitos.
This offers a large amount of people
space in the most congested block. A
wide variety of activities could happen in
the street; the community input showed
interest in a number of activities that
would benefit from larger space, such as
community tables, markets, and events.
Two half blocks are shown on 11th.
On the south side of Pike, a half block
street closure would allow a community
potluck during daytime/early evening
hours that was of interest to the
neighborhood. The half block closure on
the north side of Pike could hold the flea

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The Large option would work for daytime

through early evening, activating the
people space with activities desired
by the neighborhood. This option
also works during weekend nights if
coordinated activity and programming is
provided.
Combinations of full and half closures
can be considered. Nodes could be
added if desired.

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Quick view:
Offers the largest activity
spaces
Has potential for nightlife
crowds and neighborhoodrelated activities in the
daytime/early evening
Programming would be
essential for any test to fulyl
utilize the space
Access can be retained for
parking lots/garages

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PUBLIC LIFE ACTIVATION CLOSURE FOOTPRINT OPTIONS

D: LARGE
OPTIONSOPTION: LARGE
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HALF
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ODDFELLOWS

Afternoon and evening closures

preferred particularly for large
closur footprints that inhibit thru
vehicular trafc.

SEATTLE
POLICE
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ELTANA

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BRENTHAVEN

MOLLY
MOONS

SEATTLE
CENTRAL
COLLEGE

EVERYDAY
MUSIC

PURR

RANCHO
BRAVO

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CENTURY
BALLROOM

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RHINO ROOM

VACANT

GARY MANUEL
AVEDA

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GRIMS
TIN TABLE

VACANT
V2

ODDFELLOWS

HALF
OPTION 2

WALGREENS

ELLIOTT BAY
BOOKS

These footprints require large

scale activation strategies.

RHINO ROOM

NUBE

TOTOKAELO

STOUT

SEATTLE
POLICE
DEPARTMENT

ELTANA

PUBLIC
STORAGE

MOMJI

FOX &
HEATHER

BARBERSHOP

LOST LAKE

BARCA
TOTOKAELO

PURR

EVERYDAY
MUSIC

V2

NORTHWEST
FILM FORUM

HAVANA
MOTI MAHAL

TACOS GUAYMAS

JUICE BOX

BISHOPS

MUD BAY

ANNEX
THEATER

ELLIOTT BAY
BOOKS

VACANT

GARY MANUEL
AVEDA

PUBLIC
STORAGE

GRIMS
VACANT

BERYL
LEASING

IMMEDIATE
CLINIC

FREDDY JRS

COMET

VACANT

VERMILLION

CAPITOL HILL
TOBACCO

OUT OF THE
CLOSET

POQUITOS

35TH N

SAMS

ZIONS GATE

UNICORN

NO PARKING

POST OPTIONS

FOX &
HEATHER

LOST LAKE

BARCA
NORTHWEST
FILM FORUM

NEIGHBORS
HAVANA
VERMILLION
SHELL

BISHOPS

FULL OPTION 1
SHELL

ANNEX
THEATER

STARBUCKS

BERYL
LEASING

PIKE STREET

HOT HOUSE

SOLE REPAIR

BARBOZA

ZON BOOKS

10TH AVE.

MOES
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CENTRAL

RETAIL
THERAPY

EMERSONS
SALON

VIA TRIBUNALI

BAIT

VACANT

QFC

UPER GENIUS

SWEAT BOX

TTLE PUPPY
WORKS

SEATTLE BOXING CLUB

CAFE VITA

BIG MARIOS
PIZZA

CHA CHA
LOUNGE
BIMBOS

CHASE
HORIZON BOOKS
DOMINOS
SUPER GENIUS

VACANT

PLUM
WILD ROSE

HOT HOUSE

LA SPIGA

CES GALLERY
VACANT

VACANT

CUPCAKE
ROYALE

RETROFIT
HOME

BOOM

WALL OF
SOUND

PETTIROSO

DARK AGE

PLUM

KAN

CHOP HOUSE
THE OLD

SAGE

LA SPIGA

BARRIO

SWEAT BOX
VACANT

SEATTLE PUPPY
WORKS

VACANT

PACIFIC
SUPPLY

AKERS

ART GALLERY

BARRIO

KAN

PERKINS
GLASS

CHIPOTLE

POST OPTIONS

DARK AGE

CHOP HOUSE

SOLE REPAIR

UNICORN

NO PARKING

WALL OF
SOUND

MOES

Q NIGHTCLUB

MEDITERRANEAN
EXPRESS

QUINNS

PIKE FISH FRY

BARBOZA

SAMS

BOOM

FULL OPTION 1

PETTIROSO

NEUMOS

ART GALLERY

CUPCAKE
ROYALE

RETROFIT
HOME

10TH AVE.

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POQUITOS

WILD ROSE

ZIONS GATE

35TH N

12TH AVE.

CHA CHA
LOUNGE
BIMBOS

OUT OF THE
CLOSET

HALF
12TH AVE.
OPTION 3

BROADWAY

BIG MARIOS
PIZZA

HALF
OPTION 3

CAFE VITA

COMET

11TH AVE.

QUINNS

NEUMOS

VACANT

11TH AVE.

VACANT

WALGREENS
PHARMACY

VACANT

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VACANT

PEDESTRIAN & ACTIVATION

LOADING ZONE
DRIVE LANE
CLOSURE BARRICADES
WALGREENS
PHARMACY

THE OLD
SAGE

TAVERN
LAW

CAPITOLHILL
HILL
CAPITOL
PACIFIC
SUPPLY

PIKE/PINE
PIKE/PINE

TAVERN
LAW

PEDESTRIAN & ACTIVATION

LOADING ZONE
DRIVE LANE
CLOSURE BARRICADES

2016 action
plan

IV. 2016 action plan

were still listening

Now that you know our ideas, wed like

to know your preferences on what the
footprints should look like and when we
should test them out. Note that the plan
is highly flexible, so any and all options
for footprint and time/day are on the
table.
Wed also like to know if you have an
interest in participating in the test
events. We know that projects are most
successful when they directly serve the
communities involved, so let us know
if you want to put out seating, host a
performance, have outdoor merchandise
display, or anything else that could
enliven the pedestrian space.

THIS IS WHERE YOUR FEEDBACK WILL GO!

VISIT: www.seattle.gov/transportation/pikeped.htm
EMAIL: Seth.geiser@seattle.gov
PHONE: 206-615-1035
COMMENTS DUE BY: AUGUST 19th, 2016

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FEEDBACK WErE looking for:

1. Which footprint options do you prefer?
2. what days/times seem best to explore in 2016?
3. are you interested in hosting events or doing things in the street?

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ACTIVATION

Timing

A big takeaway from the 2015 pilot

was that increased pedestrian space
worked best when it was paired with
an appropriate level of activity. Each of
the three streetscape options provide
opportunities for both programmed and
passive activity.

The 2016 pilots can explore daytime,

evening, and late-night options.

Potential activities should match

the scale of space provided and will
be dependent on coordination and
participation from community partners.
The City will continue to reach out to
potential activators prior to the testing
events.

ACTION PLAN TIMELINE

Based on feedback and assessment of

resources, a calendar of testing dates
will be developed. Events would most
likely occur in September/October to
account for planning, coordination, and
outreach.

August 8
Draft report released

Residents and businesses will be notified

of the plan in advance so that they can
plan ahead.

August 26
Issue final report

August 8-19
Public comment period

August 27-September 9
Public outreach and
notification

While options are only limited by space

and imagination, below is a sample list
of activities that would pair well with the
streetscape options:

September/October
Host people street
events

1. Nodes: expanded seats and chairs

area, sidewalk merchandise display
2. Side Saddle: art walk display, flea
market, community dining table
3. Large: buskers and other
performances, community dining table,
street markets
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STUDY AND EVALUATION

These events will test opportunities that
influence decisions for the area in future
years. We will be tracking performance
metrics for the program so that we can
evaluate whether its meeting program
goals.
Continuing our 2015 study of in-person
surveys and observations, we will
explore these questions:

1. Travel method
What are the travel preferences for
how people get to/from the area during
different dates/times and have there
been changes between 2015 and 2016?
2. Sidewalk congestion
Do the streetscape options alleviate
crowding and provide better mobility and
sense of personal space?
3. Access and space balance
Do the options appropriately distribute
the limited street space between
vehicle access, pedestrian mobility, and
streetscape activation?
4. Long-term potential
Do the options feel appropriate for longterm implementation or are they better
as occasional events?
5. Demographics
Are people at the times of testing an
accurate representation of the larger
neighborhood community or do certain
days/times skew towards certain
demographic categories?

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6. Activities
What kinds of activities in the public
space are successful from the
neighborhoods standpoint?
7. Leadership and stewardship
Are there people or organizations that
are willing and able to take on organizing
active, community-based uses and
activities?