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1 DOWNTOWN SERVICE AREA MASTER PLAN AND DOWNTOWN PUBLIC REALM FRAMEWORK PLAN Design Week Public Workshop October 19, 2015 Mill City Museum 6:00-8:30pm

2 WHAT IS PATHWAYS TO PLACES? The Downtown Service Area Master Plan, led by the MPRB, will set the vision for future park and recreation development in the downtown area, and establish a new, urban model for service delivery, maintenance, funding, and operation of parks in downtown Minneapolis. The Downtown Public Realm Framework Plan is a thematic plan led by the City. It is a policy document focused on guiding the enhancement of priority streets and public spaces. It will provide a unified vision to inform and coordinate public and private investments in the public realm. October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 2

DOWNTOWN SERVICE AREA MASTER PLAN Design Week Two public events: Monday, Oct.

Recreation Board s Downtown Service Area Master Plan, in collaboration with the City of Minneapolis Downtown Public Realm Framework Plan, will

maintenance, funding, and operation of parks in downtown Minneapolis.

It is a way to immerse the design team with key stakeholders and the community in a real-time, iterative learning and creative process.

Please come on Monday and/or Thursday to help shape Downtown Minneapolis parks.

of community engagement process to-date Review of Vision and Goals from the Steering Committee Explore unique park possibilities with

3 DOWNTOWN SERVICE AREA MASTER PLAN Design Week Two public events: Monday, Oct. 19 6:00-8:30pm Mill City Museum Thursday, Oct 22 6:00-8:00pm Walker Art Center DESIGN WEEK October 19-23, 2015 The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board s Downtown Service Area Master Plan, in collaboration with the City of Minneapolis Downtown Public Realm Framework Plan, will set the vision for future park and recreation development in the Downtown area, and establish a new, urban model for service delivery, maintenance, funding, and operation of parks in downtown Minneapolis. Design week is an intensive creative session intended to generate alternative approaches to a design challenge. It is a way to immerse the design team with key stakeholders and the community in a real-time, iterative learning and creative process. The week is anchored by two public events to gather input and provide feedback for the design team. Please come on Monday and/or Thursday to help shape Downtown Minneapolis parks. Please join us at two public events: Monday, October 19 Public Workshop (6:00pm-8:30pm, Mill City Museum) Preview of Design Week Brief review of community engagement process to-date Review of Vision and Goals from the Steering Committee Explore unique park possibilities with interactive exercises Next steps Thursday, October 22 Steering Committee /Open House Pin-Up (6:00pm-8:00pm, Walker Art Center) Review concepts Brief, informal presentation of concepts and recommendations Group question and answer session Opportunity to leave feedback From Monday to Thursday, the design team will be building on input collected Monday to develop concepts, which will then be presented on Thursday. October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 3

4 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS TAC + Steering Committee Meetings October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 4

5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Mapita October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 5

6 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Mapita 517 respondents from across Minneapolis placed: 3175 points and 370 lines indicating places, routes and barriers Young adults, workers, residents and visitors Important downtown activities Outdoor eating Markets or vending Festivals and events October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 6

7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Mapita: Opportunities/New Places October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 7

8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Mapita: Existing Travel and New Routes October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 8

9 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Intercept Events October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 9

10 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Intercept Events Over 1,200 participants at 36 different events Many residents and visitors, as well as youth and persons of color Willingness to travel for favorite places/activities Most Desired { What would you like to see happening in parks and public spaces downtown? Festivals and events 369 Attending a cultural or performing arts event 364 Markets or vending 356 Winter activities 336 Seeing or making art, dance or music 308 I Like the energy and variety of things to do 307 Outdoor eating 307 Unique locations and experiences 269 Playing games 250 Fitness classes or organized activities 220 Learning about art, history or culture 202 Resting or people watching 190 October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 10

11 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Focus Groups October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 11

12 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Focus Groups What is working Hub of transit access Families attracted to downtown Connection to history Events such as Northern Spark Performance and art Challenges Serving the disenfranchised Walkable routes Space for large activities Weekend closures Space for bicycles Programming and facilities for kids October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 12

13 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Downtown Service Area Master Plan Dashboard COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DASHBOARD TARGET AUDIENCES AND ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNMENT ENTITIES RECREATION GROUPS VISITORS/TOURISM UNDER-REPRESENTED POPULATIONS Park and Groups Organizations Organizations Recreation and Agencies Commissioner Individuals Boards, Committees, Commissions City Councilors Mayor ASSOCIATIONS, NETWORKS + MEDIA DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS DOWNTOWN WORKERS BUSINESS INTERESTS Organizations Organizations Individuals Organizations ACTIVITIES + ENGAGEMENT METRICS Individuals Government Entities: includes formal meetings, conversations or presentations with elected officials, boards, committees and commissions. Minimum target is all 9 Park and Recreation Board commissioners, 13 city councilors, the mayor and at least 9 boards, committees, and commissions. Recreation Groups: includes formal meetings, conversations or presentations with recreation-specific organizations. Minimum target is contact with at least 10 organizations. Visitors/Tourism: includes formal meeting, conversations or presentations with tourism-specific organizations and agencies. Minimum target is contact with at least 2 organizations and 150 visitors. Under-represented Populations: includes formal meetings, conversations or presentations with organizations and agencies serving a wide range of under-represented populations, such as low-income residents, youth, and people with disabilities. Minimum target is contact with at least 15 organizations and agencies. Associations, Networks: and Media: includes formal meetings, conversations or presentations with non-recreation specific organizations. Minimum target is contact with at least 12 organizations. Downtown Residents: includes workshops, intercept events or questionnaires involving people working downtown. Minimum target is contact with at least 12 organizations and 75 individuals. Downtown Workers: includes workshops, intercept events or questionnaires involving people working downtown. Minimum target is contact with at least 150 individuals. Business Interests: includes formal meetings, conversations or presentations involving downtown business owners and employers. Minimum target is contact with at least 12 organizations or business owners Weeks 1+2 Weeks 3+4 Weeks 1+2 Weeks 3+4 Weeks 1+2 Weeks 3+4 Weeks 1+2 Weeks 3+4 Weeks 1+2 Weeks 3+4 Weeks 1+2 Weeks 3+4 Weeks 1+2 Weeks 3+4 Weeks 1+2 Weeks 3+4 Weeks 1+2 Weeks 3+4 Weeks 1+2 Weeks 3+4 Weeks 1+2 Weeks 3+4 Weeks 1+2 Weeks 3+4 Weeks 1+2 Weeks3+4 October November December January February March April May June July August September October Steering - 4 Focus Group - 7 Intercept - 33 Public Information Updates - 0 Completed Surveys Workshops - 0 Stakeholder Interviews/Meetings - 2 Speakers Bureau - 2 Contact List - 0 Facebook 'Likes' - 0 Cumulative Total POPULATION DATA CAPTURED Male (55%) Female (42%) Not Disclosed (2%) White (88%) Hispanic (2%) Af Am (6%) Asian (3%) AIAN (1%) Other (0%) (0%) (44%) (48%) 65+ (7%) 0 Live Downtown Work Downtown Visit Downtown October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 13

14 GUIDING PRINCIPLES We envision parks as part of a 21st Century Downtown Minneapolis that are......playful places for everyone a. Are pleasurable and enjoyable b. Include an element of make believe and creativity c. Provide the freedom to choose a unique adventure d. Support inclusion of all ages and abilities e. Focus on the process or experience rather than a goal...valued within and beyond Downtown a. Downtown parks should be unique b. Downtown parks belong to all Minneapolis residents c. Downtown residents should have access to parks d. Parks Downtown are part of the cosmopolitan visitor experience e. Exploring, where feasible and consistent with adjacent land uses, 24 hour use October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 14

15 GUIDING PRINCIPLES...Simply beautiful and ecologically functional a. Provide habitat b. Improve environmental quality c. Bird habitat/wildlife watching d. Make parks attractive e. Environmental education f. Enhance environmental systems...supportive of whole life health a. Increase physical activity b. Provide opportunities for sports c. Support mental wellbeing d. Strengthen social fabric e. Consider all ages and needs October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 15

16 GUIDING PRINCIPLES...Expressive of our culture and history a. Support public art b. Provide performance space c. Celebrate local history d. Reveal our diverse history/culture...connected to place and community a. Connect to the river b. Respectful of neighborhood c. Improve wayfinding d. Encourage multi-modal connections e. Consider programming f. Creative use of space and infrastructure October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 16

17 GUIDING PRINCIPLES...Nurtured by many a. Keep parks clean b. Plan for maintenance and operations c. Improve safety d. Don t overbuild e. Design for longevity f. Encourage sense of community ownership g. Sustainable funding strategies October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 17

18 MOTIVATORS: MOTIVATION FOCUSED Absolutes Attributes that every downtown park space should possess to serve visitors. They can be features (like drinking fountains) or design techniques (like handicapped accessibility). Motivators Description of audience motivations to use the Downtown park system. Expressed as written descriptions. Modifiers Within a particular motivation for using the Downtown park system, there may be a spectrum of park activities or facilities needed to carry it out. For instance, people with young kids or dogs tend to stay fit in different ways than those without. Expressed as a series of sliding scale. October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 18

19 ABSOLUTES ADA + Universal Design Basic Needs + Comfort Design for Playfulness Mobility + Connections Nature Safety + Security Seasonality October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 19

MOTIVATOR Action/Adventure/Challenge Description This motivation is about the desire to be challenged.

available in parks, and they appreciate the additional stimulation of being outdoors.

Activities/Bike Park Kids No Kids Kids Level of Social Interaction Low Level High Level Level of Structure

20 MOTIVATOR Action/Adventure/Challenge Description This motivation is about the desire to be challenged. For people with this motivation, parks provide a setting for stretching their limits and experiencing new things. They choose to pursue this goal in a park, rather than in another setting, because of the unique facilities available in parks, and they appreciate the additional stimulation of being outdoors. Public Space Program Primary Modifiers Challenge Activities/Skate Park Water-Oriented Recreation Challenge Activities/Bike Park Kids No Kids Kids Level of Social Interaction Low Level High Level Level of Structure Unstructured Organized Nature Wild Manicured Physical Intensity Calming More Intense Challenge Activities/Mountain Biking Willingness/Ability to Pay Paid Events + Amenities Free Events + Amenities 1/4 Mile Radius October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 20

MOTIVATOR Assembly Description This motivation is about the desire for civic

For a person with this motivation, parks provide a public setting to gather

They choose to pursue this goal in a public space, rather than in another

Public Space Program Primary Modifiers Level of Social Interaction Low Level

21 MOTIVATOR Assembly Description This motivation is about the desire for civic engagement in a public place. For a person with this motivation, parks provide a public setting to gather and express opinion. They choose to pursue this goal in a public space, rather than in another setting, because of the visibility it gives to their first amendment rights. Public Space Program Primary Modifiers Level of Social Interaction Low Level Level of Structure Unstructured Scale/Size of Group Intimate High Level Organized Large Scale Demonstrate + Advocate Public Speaking 1/4 Mile Radius October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 21

MOTIVATOR Be Entertained Description This motivation is about the desire to have fun, to observe others and to be seen.

that happen outdoors, they appreciate the experience of being outdoors, and they seek the programming provided by the

Public Space Program Viewing Art/Listening to Live Music Socializing + People Watching Picnicking + Outdoor Eating

22 MOTIVATOR Be Entertained Description This motivation is about the desire to have fun, to observe others and to be seen. For people with this motivation, parks provide a setting for a wide variety of activities depending on their specific entertainment interests. They choose to pursue this goal in a park, rather than in another setting, because of the unique social interactions that happen outdoors, they appreciate the experience of being outdoors, and they seek the programming provided by the park system. Public Space Program Viewing Art/Listening to Live Music Socializing + People Watching Picnicking + Outdoor Eating Primary Modifiers Flexibility + Time Open Schedule Firm Schedule Kids No Kids Kids Level of Social Interaction Low Level High Level Pets No Pets Scale/Size of Group Pets Markets Cultural Festivals Intimate Large Scale Willingness/Ability to Pay Paid Events + Amenities Free Events + Amenities 1/4 Mile Radius October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 22

MOTIVATOR Competition/Sport Description This motivation is about the desire to participate in individual and team sports.

They choose to pursue this goal in a park, rather than in another setting, because of the unique facilities available in parks, they appreciate the additional

Public Space Program Field + Court Sports Ice Skating/Hockey Nordic Skiing Primary Modifiers Flexibility + Time Open Schedule Firm Schedule Kids No Kids Kids

23 MOTIVATOR Competition/Sport Description This motivation is about the desire to participate in individual and team sports. For a person with this motivation, parks provide a setting for playing organized games or competing against one s self. They choose to pursue this goal in a park, rather than in another setting, because of the unique facilities available in parks, they appreciate the additional stimulation of being outdoors, and they may seek the programming provided by the park system. Public Space Program Field + Court Sports Ice Skating/Hockey Nordic Skiing Primary Modifiers Flexibility + Time Open Schedule Firm Schedule Kids No Kids Kids Level of Structure Unstructured Organized Nature Wild Physical Intensity Calming Manicured More Intense Outdoor Games Field + Court Sports Scale/Size of Group Intimate Large Scale Willingness/Ability to Pay Paid Events + Amenities Free Events + Amenities 1/4 Mile Radius October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 23

MOTIVATOR Explore/Learn Description This motivation is about the desire to explore new environments

For a person with this motivation, parks provide a setting for learning about the natural world,

They choose to pursue this goal in a park, rather than in another setting, because of the

and they seek the programming provided by the park system.

Primary Modifiers Flexibility + Time Open Schedule Kids No Kids Level of Social Interaction Low

24 MOTIVATOR Explore/Learn Description This motivation is about the desire to explore new environments and learn new things. For a person with this motivation, parks provide a setting for learning about the natural world, history and culture. They choose to pursue this goal in a park, rather than in another setting, because of the availability of natural and interpretive elements, they appreciate the benefits of being outdoors, and they seek the programming provided by the park system. x Public Space Program Bird/Wildlife Watching Gardens, Gardening + Urban Agriculture Learning Primary Modifiers Flexibility + Time Open Schedule Kids No Kids Level of Social Interaction Low Level Level of Structure Unstructured Nature Wild Scale/Size of Group Intimate Willingness/Ability to Pay Paid Events + Amenities Firm Schedule Kids High Level Organized Manicured Large Scale Free Events + Amenities Making Art + Music Indoor Space Water-Oriented Recreation 1/4 Mile Radius October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 24

MOTIVATOR Family + Friends Description This motivation is about the desire to gather

For a person with this motivation, parks provide a setting conducive to small and

They choose to pursue this goal in a park, rather than in another setting, because of

outdoors, and they seek the programming provided by the park system.

+ Adults) Primary Modifiers Flexibility + Time Open Schedule Firm Schedule Kids No

Picnicking/Outdoor Eating Vending + Concessions Sledding No Pets Pets Scale/Size of

25 MOTIVATOR Family + Friends Description This motivation is about the desire to gather with family and friends. For a person with this motivation, parks provide a setting conducive to small and large group gathering. They choose to pursue this goal in a park, rather than in another setting, because of the availability of public open spaces, they appreciate the benefits of being outdoors, and they seek the programming provided by the park system. Public Space Program Recreation with Dogs Socializing + People Watching Play (Children + Adults) Primary Modifiers Flexibility + Time Open Schedule Firm Schedule Kids No Kids Kids Level of Structure Unstructured Organized Nature Wild Manicured Pets Picnicking/Outdoor Eating Vending + Concessions Sledding No Pets Pets Scale/Size of Group Intimate Large Scale Willingness/Ability to Pay Paid Events + Amenities Free Events + Amenities Additional Activities 9. Ice Skating/Hockey 10. Field + Court Sports Outdoor Games Water-Oriented Recreation 1/4 Mile Radius October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 25

MOTIVATOR Fitness + Health Description This motivation is about the desire to achieve, improve, or maintain physical

Parks provide a setting for activities that are likely to be more vigorous: people with this motivation choose to pursue

They appreciate the health benefits of being outdoors, and they seek the particular interactions with other people that

Public Space Program Bicycling Walking, Jogging, Running, Snowshoeing Fitness + Exercise Primary Modifiers Kids No Kids

26 MOTIVATOR Fitness + Health Description This motivation is about the desire to achieve, improve, or maintain physical fitness and overall well-being. Parks provide a setting for activities that are likely to be more vigorous: people with this motivation choose to pursue this goal in a park, rather than in another setting, because of the specific facilities present at parks. They appreciate the health benefits of being outdoors, and they seek the particular interactions with other people that can happen in parks. Public Space Program Bicycling Walking, Jogging, Running, Snowshoeing Fitness + Exercise Primary Modifiers Kids No Kids Kids Level of Social Interaction Low Level High Level Level of Structure Unstructured Organized Physical Intensity Calming More Intense Scale/Size of Group Field + Court Sports Nordic Skiing Intimate Large Scale Willingness/Ability to Pay Paid Events + Amenities Free Events + Amenities 1/4 Mile Radius October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 26

They choose to pursue this goal in a park, rather than in another setting, because of the availability of quiet and solitary spaces, and they appreciate the emotional benefits of being

27 MOTIVATOR Get Away/Retreat/Rest/Relax Description This motivation is about the desire to be mentally and emotionally rejuvenated. For a person with this motivation, parks provide a setting for activities that are likely to be less vigorous. They choose to pursue this goal in a park, rather than in another setting, because of the availability of quiet and solitary spaces, and they appreciate the emotional benefits of being outdoors. Public Space Program Respite + Relaxation Respite + Relaxation Respite + Relaxation Primary Modifiers Flexibility + Time Open Schedule Level of Social Interaction Low Level Nature Wild Scale/Size of Group Intimate Firm Schedule High Level Manicured Large Scale 1/4 Mile Radius October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 27

They choose to pursue this goal in a park, rather than in another setting, because of the unique educational opportunities, and they appreciate the intellectual

28 MOTIVATOR Study/Think/Work Description This motivation is about the desire to be intellectually stimulated. For people with this motivation, parks provide a setting for activities that are likely to be less vigorous physically. They choose to pursue this goal in a park, rather than in another setting, because of the unique educational opportunities, and they appreciate the intellectual benefits of studying or working outdoors. Public Space Program Respite + Relaxation Learning Working Primary Modifiers Flexibility + Time Open Schedule Nature Wild Scale/Size of Group Intimate Firm Schedule Manicured Large Scale Learning 1/4 Mile Radius October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 28

29 DOWNTOWN PUBLIC REALM FRAMEWORK PLAN Streets and Plazas October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 29

30 FRAMEWORK PLAN-CORRIDORS AND KEY CONNECTIONS October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 30

PATHWAYS TO PLACES-LINKING PARKS AND THE PUBLIC REALM The Downtown Public

enhance connectivity to parks and public space through enhancement of

METRO TRANSIT investment in FACILITY BETHUNE the sidewalks.

FIELD Hwy 55 / Olson Memorial Hwy VAN WHITE STATION PROPOSED (BOT LRT) SOCCOR

ROYALSTON STATION FARMERS MARKET LORING PARK 10th Ave N Hennepin Avenue 7th

PEAVEY PLAZA SHEARER PARK 2nd St N Hennepin Avenue MPLS CONVENTION CENTER

N Marquette Ave S BOOM ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY NICOLLET MALL STATION 3rd Ave S

GOVT CENTER PLAZA FRANKLIN STEELE SQUARE Portland Avenue 5th Ave NE NICOLLET

Washington Ave S 2nd St S 4th St S ELLIOT PARK 1st Ave NE Hennepin Ave ST.

COMMERCIAL DISTRICT Main St MILL RUINS PARK ST.

University Ave SE CURRIE PARK CEDAR-RIVERSIDE STATION 6th Ave SE 4th Ave SE

EXISTING ATTRACTION DESTINATION CORRIDOR CONNECTION CORRIDOR RIVER DISTRICT

31 PATHWAYS TO PLACES-LINKING PARKS AND THE PUBLIC REALM The Downtown Public Realm Framework endeavors to create a framework in which to support and enhance connectivity to parks and public space through enhancement of wayfinding, beautification of streetscapes and greening and enabling private METRO TRANSIT investment in FACILITY BETHUNE the sidewalks. PARK BRYN MAWR MEADOWS POND Va n White Memorial Blvd Plymouth Ave N SUMNER FIELD Hwy 55 / Olson Memorial Hwy VAN WHITE STATION PROPOSED (BOT LRT) SOCCOR STADIUM Glenwood Ave N VAN WHITE STATION (SW LRT) WALKER SCULPTURE GARDEN ROYALSTON STATION FARMERS MARKET LORING PARK 10th Ave N Hennepin Avenue 7th St N 5th St N TARGET CENTER 6th Ave N TARGET FIELD 8th Ave N Washington Ave N PEAVEY PLAZA SHEARER PARK 2nd St N Hennepin Avenue MPLS CONVENTION CENTER Plymouth Ave N BASSETT CREEK 1st Ave N HENNEPIN STATION Nicollet Mall 4th Ave N Marquette Ave S BOOM ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY NICOLLET MALL STATION 3rd Ave S 9th St S 10th St S 5th St S Main Street NE POST OFFICE GOVT CENTER STATION GOVT CENTER PLAZA FRANKLIN STEELE SQUARE Portland Avenue 5th Ave NE NICOLLET ISLAND WATERWORKS PARK COMMONS DT EAST STATION Chicago Ave 3rd Ave NE Washington Ave S 2nd St S 4th St S ELLIOT PARK 1st Ave NE Hennepin Ave ST. ANTHONY FALLS Washington Ave S MULTI-PURPOSE STADIUM 11th Avenue NE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT Main St MILL RUINS PARK ST. ANTHONY MAIN 3rd Ave SE GOLD MEDAL PARK Stone Arch Bridge HOLMES PARK University Ave SE CURRIE PARK CEDAR-RIVERSIDE STATION 6th Ave SE 4th Ave SE WEST BANK STATION FUTURE LRT STATIONS COMMUTER RAIL STATION LANDMARK BLDG EXISTING ATTRACTION DESTINATION CORRIDOR CONNECTION CORRIDOR RIVER DISTRICT 35W LID PROPOSAL EXISTING LRT STATIONS ADOPTED ACTIVITY CENTER HIGH VOLUME BIKES FUTURE ATTRACTION ACTIVITY CORRIDOR RECOMMENDED LINKAGE SUPPLEMENTAL TRAIL October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 31

32 PUBLIC REALM GUIDELINES Streets Furnishing Key features and elements in the public realm that postively contribute to the experience of street users. Made up of benches, bike racks, public art, litter receptacles, etc. Trees and Greening Vegetative elements significantly contribute to feelings of well being, security and vibrancy in the urban environment. Features include street trees, community gardens, planters, stormwater plantings, etc. October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 32

33 IMPLEMENTATION TOOLKIT The Implementation Toolkit is an examination of existing tools and programs available in the City.»» It will identify and recommend strategies for implementation that are currently available or could be enabled through policy changes October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 33

34 HUMBOLDT PORTLAND EMERSON ALDRICH EB HWY55 TO EB I94 LAKESIDE HALL STEVENS FREMONT FS 6 CLINTON COLUMBUS ALDRICH 6TH ST S TO EB I94 16TH 1ST 4TH MADISON MONROE QUINCY 16TH 21ST HUMBOLDT GIRARD 3RD DUPONT ALDRICH HALL 14TH NICOLLET 10TH LYNDALE BUCHANAN HARRISON PIERCE FILLMORE DOWNTOWN SERVICE AREA MASTER PLAN Small Group Exercises Near - North OAK PARK IRVING BARNES IRVING CEDAR LAKE CURRIE IRVING WAVERLY MOUNT CURVE IRVING 8TH 2ND 5TH GIRARD 7TH ELWOOD 12TH EB I394 TO DUNWOODY AVE HUMBOLDT LINCOLN BANNEKER 6TH 4TH CURRIE 10TH DOUGLAS GLENWOOD FREMONT SUMMIT 14TH OLSON MEMORIAL VAN WHITE MEMORIAL DUNWOODY BLVD TO WB I394 SUMMIT GIRARD FREMONT 15TH VAN WHITE MEMORIAL Bryn - Mawr Cedar Lake Trail Lowry Hill SUMMIT FREMONT NORTHROP EMERSON EMERSON EMERSON 8TH DUPONT WB I94 TO WB I394 KENWOOD LINCOLN 6TH PARADE STADIUM DUPONT DUPONT VAN WHITE MEMORIAL 11TH COLFAX COLFAX BRYANT BRYANT GERTRUDE BROWN LINDEN 4TH BRYANT 12TH SUMNER EB I394 TO WB I94 DUNWOODY BRYANT 9TH BRYANT 3RD MARKET PRINTICE ALDRICH BOARDWALK LYNDALE Sumner - Glenwood Harrison 5TH ALDRICH Cedar Lake Trail Kenwood Trail VINELAND Lowry Hill East HENNEPIN LYNDALE EB I94 TO LYNDALE AVE N LYNDALE EB I94 TO WB I394 WEST LYNDALE ONTARIO LYNDALE 394 HOV EB I394 TO EB I94 8TH 8TH WB I94 TO LYNDALE AVE N HENNEPIN AVE TO WB I394 HARRY DAVIS FS 4 EAST LYNDALE PLYMOUTH LYNDALE AVE N TO WB I94 7TH Loring Park OAK LAKE BORDER INTERSTATE TH DELL HENNEPIN AVE TO EB I94 6TH 6TH 3RD NAPCO HARMON LAUREL MAPLE HOLDEN CHESTNUT 15TH 15TH ROYALSTON 15TH OAK GROVE CLIFTON CURRIE HAWTHORNE Loring Park LINDEN Loring Park Loring Park SPRUCE 12TH 3RD ST N TO WB I94 5TH WILLOW GROVELAND 7TH YALE 15TH SPRUCE EB I394 TO 6TH ST N 4TH TWINS HAWTHORNE 13TH 14TH 9TH GRANT 10TH EB I94 TO 4TH ST N CURRIE HARMON 14TH LASALLE 8TH 3RD 3RD AVE N TO WB I394 BUS EXIT 7TH Target Field Station Downtown Service Area Master Plan Design Week Loring Park Loring Park 9TH 6TH 2ND GARAGE C EXIT EB I394 TO 4TH ST N ALICE RAINVILLE 14TH 15TH 5TH 16TH 8TH 17TH 12TH WASHINGTON 2ND 16TH 8TH 1ST EB I94 TO SB HWY65 RIVER North Loop 3RD 3RD Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue On-Road Bicycle Trail Boom Island Park Trail On-Road Bicycle Trail Steven's Square - Loring Heights Base Map 9TH 10TH NB HWY65 TO WB I94 SIBLEY NICOLLET MALL HIGHWAY 65 MARQUETTE WB I94 TO 11TH ST S INTERSTATE 94 14TH 5TH AVE S TO NB I35W RAMSEY GRANT 7TH 15TH 17TH MARSHALL 5TH AVE S TO EB I94 NICOLLET GROVE WEST RIVER CENTENNIAL INTERSTATE 94 EASTMAN CHICAGO 5TH EB I94 TO NB I35W ISLAND 4TH WILDER PARK ELLIOT 14TH INTERSTATE 35W MERRIAM POWER KIRBY PUCKETT CAREW UNIVERSITY LOURDES 10TH 18TH NORM MCGREW 11TH BANK 9TH HIAWATHA AVE TO WB I94 ORTMAN MAIN SB I35W TO SB I35W 13TH EB I94 TO EB HIAWATHA AVE CENTRAL SB I35W TO EB HWY55 3RD NB I35W TO 4TH ST S WASHINGTON AVE SE TO 3RD ST S SB I35W TO WB I94 HIGHWAY 55 HIAWATHA DRIVEWAY NB I35W TO 3RD ST S 2ND FS 11 13TH WB I94 TO 5TH ST S SB I35W TO WASHINGTON AVE S 15TH 6TH 14TH CEDAR WINTER 2ND 8TH 19TH 4TH ST S TO WASHINGTON AVE SE GRANT 5TH 18TH 4TH 5TH 7TH St. Anthony West Grand Rounds Trail Downtown West On-Road Bicycle Trail Nicollet Mall On-Road Bicycle Trail 7TH Grand Rounds Trail On-Road Bicycle Trail 6TH MAPLE 16TH 2ND Government Plaza IB Government Plaza OB 8TH On-Road Bicycle Trail On-Road Bicycle Trail Elliot Park Ventura Village 6TH Boom Island Park Trail On-Road Bicycle Trail On-Road Bicycle Trail ELLIOT 5TH 2ND 10TH 4TH 13TH 1ST Nicollet Island - East Bank Grand Rounds Trail On-Road Bicycle Trail On-Road Bicycle Trail Downtown East 15TH CHICAGO 6TH 17TH 9TH 13TH 5TH On-Road Bicycle Trail 12TH 10TH 6TH 3RD 2ND 3RD 11TH 6TH Grand Rounds Trail 3RD 15TH 18TH 7TH 12TH 7TH 2ND 15TH 3RD 5TH 16TH 10TH St. Anthony East Stone Arch Bridge On-Road Bicycle Trail Grand Rounds Trail Marcy Holmes Grand Rounds Trail Grand Rounds Trail 3RD 4TH 3RD WB I94 TO CEDAR AVE S MINNEHAHA 9TH 19TH 7TH INTERSTATE 35W 1ST Cedar Riverside Seward On-Road Bicycle Trail Beltrami NB I35W TO UNIVERSITY AVE SE 19TH 20TH 2 1/2 4TH 20TH 2ND 7TH Legend RIVERSIDE HENNEPIN Minneapolis_streets SB I35W TO 4TH ST SE 6TH 8TH 21ST 22ND WASHINGTON 9TH 4TH ST SE TO NB I35W 5TH 10TH 9TH Bridge No. 9 WINTER DSAMPBoundaryNEW Park Buildings Neighborhood Boundaries Trails Light Rail Stations Blue Line Blue/Green Lines Green Line Minneapolis Parks-2014 Surface Water TH Grand Rounds Trail WASHINGTON 22ND Como Parcels-Hennepin County 11TH 5TH LOCUST 7 1/2 6TH University of Minnesota Feet 23RD BUTLER 7TH EAST RIVER 6TH 23RD 10TH 12TH Grand Rounds Trail October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 34

35 DOWNTOWN SERVICE AREA MASTER PLAN Upcoming Schedule: October 19-23: Design Week Early December TBD: Open House(s): South, North, and East Administrative Draft of Master Plan to staff January 6: Present project update to full board 6: Open 45-day comment period October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 35

36 DOWNTOWN SERVICE AREA MASTER PLAN Upcoming Schedule, continued: February 20: 45-day comment period closes Steering Committee Meeting March 2: Presentation of the Final Draft Master Plan to the Planning Committee 2: Public Hearing 16: Presentation of the Final Draft Master Plan to the full board October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 36

37 DOWNTOWN SERVICE AREA MASTER PLAN Upcoming TAC Meetings: 11/3: Reviewing and commenting on designs from Design Week 2/2: Reviewing the draft Master Plan during the public comment period October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 37

38 DOWNTOWN SERVICE AREA MASTER PLAN Design Week: Open House Pin-Up Thursday, Oct. 22 6:00-8:00pm Walker Art Center DESIGN WEEK October 19-23, 2015 The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board s Downtown Service Area Master Plan, in collaboration with the City of Minneapolis Downtown Public Realm Framework Plan, will set the vision for future park and recreation development in the Downtown area, and establish a new, urban model for service delivery, maintenance, funding, and operation of parks in downtown Minneapolis. Design week is an intensive creative session intended to generate alternative approaches to a design challenge. It is a way to immerse the design team with key stakeholders and the community in a real-time, iterative learning and creative process. The week is anchored by two public events to gather input and provide feedback for the design team. Please come on Monday and/or Thursday to help shape Downtown Minneapolis parks. Please join us at two public events: Open Houses: North Date/Location TBD South Date/Location TBD East Date/Location TBD Monday, October 19 Public Workshop (6:00pm-8:30pm, Mill City Museum) Preview of Design Week Brief review of community engagement process to-date Review of Vision and Goals from the Steering Committee Explore unique park possibilities with interactive exercises Next steps Thursday, October 22 Steering Committee /Open House Pin-Up (6:00pm-8:00pm, Walker Art Center) Review concepts Brief, informal presentation of concepts and recommendations Group question and answer session Opportunity to leave feedback From Monday to Thursday, the design team will be building on input collected Monday to develop concepts, which will then be presented on Thursday. October 19, 2015 LHB MIG SRF 38

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