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services are incorporated allowing the fountain to be turned off and covered for use as a stage for special event performances. Indoor outdoor activities structure The existing plaza area is completely redeveloped for a climate controlled, indoor outdoor structure that houses a performance stage, food vendors, and public restrooms. The theme type structure incorporates specially designed transparent roofing surfaces that allow the maximum amount of light and view in and out of the structure durin inclement weather eriods. S ecial fol - g p p d up walls or doors open and expand the complete space onto the sidewalk and street durin favorable weather. Cvverhead radiant heatin elements make the s ace comfortable for c ' ' ' g • p • o ee, cafe, and other activities Burin the coldest periods. Indoor landscaping, theme lighting accents, and a series of raised atforms create a sta a from whi h p g c patrons view the outside streetscape; and provide persons outside of the s ace a theatrical view of the events within p . the enclosure. Depending on further feasibility assessments, the activities structure could be develo ed and o erated b a ublic enti with ri ' ~ ~• p p y p ty p vase concessionaire part~cipat~on; ar as a possible public f private joint venture with occasional public activitv involvement; or even as a r . ~ ~ private venture subject to public lease and operating agreements. Park links e .. The existing parking area between the E uitable Buildin and First Interstate Bank could q g be acquired and redeveloped into a linear pedestrian linkage between East Broadwa and the two ark blocks located at the int r y . p e section of 8th Avenue and Oak Street. The design installs an entry faunta~n that ~s visible from East Broadwa and the ark. Street trees distinctive r y p st eetscape paving, and furnishings are extended through the linkage park space and across the Park Avenue to the park's existin corner. A seatin wall or latform and a rass berm are Bev I g ~ p g e aped along a screen~n wal between the linkage park and the bank teller access drive at First Interstate Bank. T e rass berm rovides casual seatin and . ... g p g sunning act~v~ties, and creates an impromptu stage for special events. Special standards are built-into the seating wall or platform to use the space for Saturda market vendors and activities linkin h ' ' ' y . g t e park with act~vit~es on East Broadway and Willamette. Sunken arden in front of the Aster Buildin The sunken terrace in front of the Aster Buildin is reduced in size to allow for overhead sidewalk and vehicular access improvements. T e sunken area is retained and redesi ned into a landsca ed arden area rovidin in g p g p g terest to persons on the sidewalk above, and outdoor I~ghting and accent to the occupants of .the below rode floor of the Aster Buildin , g g Clive Street 41ive Street between 8th and 1 oth Avenues is deli ned as a retail a street with • g tYP vehicular access, short-term parallel parking bays, and strafe call located sidewalk ex arse f ' ' ' • • g ~ y p , s or pedestrian activities and definition. The approximately 12-~4 foot traffic lanes provide a signed bicycle routing within the lanes between 13th and 5th Avenues. A s ecial street tree landsca a theme defin p es the corridor and provides shaded cover to the street p and,special pedestrian .areas. The parking portions of the street are curbed and aved with traditional street materials • p ,but the intersection with Broadway ~s made level with the pedestrian areas allowing the space to be used fors ecial events and activities. Th p e existing fountain is retained and made an accent within the redesi ned intersection activi g ty area., 8