09.01A Park Commission - Trailside Park Project Design

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��TACTICAL URBANISM" A Strategy and Plan for Patriot Avenue (between Bobber and Trailside parks) A short-term street and park project to help advance long-term goals. Project lifespan is proposed for 1-2 months before Labor day 2019. Lessons in Tactical Urbanism: Purpose: An opportunity to show change using low-cost temporary changes to build an experience of what's possible. Demonstrate how space could be transformed to contribute to safety,public enjoyment, and economic goals. Engage stakeholders. Public outreach helps generate ideas,provide input and build support for permanent change. Documentation: Before and after photos and measurements to evaluate and fine-tune the design based on the input gathered. Attract Attention. Creative promotional materials and events will activate the space and attract attention. Real-life use will better help establish and reinforce long-term design. THE PLAN: Patriot Ave from Main Street north to East Sibley would get a make-over using a variety of temporary materials. Current street design would be temporarily changed. Changes would include adding parking(including trailer parking),narrowing traffic lanes,reducing speed limits, adding pedestrian cross walks and sidewalks, signs and art work,benches,ta.bles, chairs,plants, small gathering spaces for pedestrians. MATERIALS could include: Wood and galvanized planters; straw wattles;parking stops;traffic tape; sidewalk chalk, stencils; corn starch and tempera paint;benches, chairs,picnic tables;patio umbrellas, plants and small trees; info and traffic signs; cones and delineators. PEOPLE Volunteers: business and store owners and patrons, chamber members, city officials and staff, students,business groups, citizen groups, individuals... IMPLEMENTATION AND LEADERSHIP: Pazk Board: project coordination Key input from City Planner, City Engineer, City Staff,Architect,Flag and Splashpad suppliers, Others