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Project Design Description Based on the results of the preceding~downtown design process, the Downtown Desi n committee decided to o en flliv g p e and Willamette Streets between 8th and ~ 0th Avenues, and the portion of East Broadway from yak to Willamette Streets, to two-wa access for automobiles small r r ~ y. e t ansit vehicles such as vans and trolleys, and bicycles with some specially designed parallel parkin and passenger loadin ba s. 41ive is desi ned to remain o en f r o g y g p o ehrcular access but Wil amette and East Broadway are desi ned to be "convertible r g ~ • st eets that are open to vehicles but that can be closed entirely for edestrians P on occasion. The present plaza area is redeveloped with a climate controlled, indoor outdoor activities . structure furnished with a performing stage, sidewalk vendors, and public restrooms, The present parking area between the Equitable Building and First Interstate Bank could be acquired and redeveloped into a pedestrian oriented space linkin the mall with the Park Blocks. ~ Graphic examples are provided on succeeding pages, followin is a brief descri flan of the g p design proposals. Willamette Street and East Broadwa Willamette Street between 8th and loth Avenues and East Broadwa between Willamette • ~ • ~ y ~~ and Qak Streets are designed as special, ceremonial convertible streets o en tv automobile smaller r i p t ans t vehicles such as vans and trolleys, and bicycle access but which can be closed for pedestrian activities on occasion. When a en, the a rvximatel 11-12 foot acce I p p p y ss ones function as two-way main access streets to the downtown core and provide some, short-term parallel parkin spaces in front of retail stores. When closed, the .entire b6 foot street corridor is useable or all kinds of edestrian oriented activities P including outdoor theater performances, street bands and musicians, street vendor and market activities, parades, and other celebration a activities. tYp A street tree theme provides overhead folio a that rovides definition to the corridor • • • .p. outdoor cafe and other pedestrian activity areas within the sidewalks aces. The arkin onions of the r p p g p st eet are designed with a slight curb providing a clear, safe definition between vehicular and pedestrian areas. However, the curbs in the intersection between Willamette and Broadway from the plaza to the proposed ark link ad'acent to the. E uitabl ' ' p ~ q e Budding are level with the pedestrian areas to facilitate the use of the entire street space for special pedestrian events. A specially designed pools accent or artwork is installed within h ~ ' ' g t e ntersection providing furtherlnterest and definition to this portal or gateway threshold. Distinctive ~paving~ materials are interwoven between the edestrian, access lanes and arkrn ~ ' ~ p p areas visually integrating the spaces. Street Irght standards, benches, moveable type p aster tubs, and other furnishings link the street with the theme established on the pedestrian portions on West Broadway. Two distinctive standards are erected at the intersection of Willamette and East Broadwa that incor orate seatin areas and inf r y . p g o motional kiosks at the base, special overhead event flood lighting, and theme artwork on the top. The standards visual) define the intersection and establish • ~ y a gateway to the interior pedestrian spaces on West Broadway. A new accent fountain is located at the entrance to West Broadwa that extends in ' y to and is visible from Willamette. Special event overhead lighting, sound a ui ment, and ower qP P 6