A PLAZA FULL OF OPTIONS GRAND RAPIDS HAS THE ICON... IT S TIME TO CREATE ICONIC EXPERIENCES! PROJECT VISION: To create a world-class public space that... leverages the space to its fullest potential honors its cultural heritage integrates its historic role as a government plaza improves access and mobility activates the space during all seasons catalyzes future development, and creates iconic experiences. ALTERNATIVES MEETING - AUGUST 30, 2016
WE HEARD YOU FEEDBACK FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING IS LOUD AND CLEAR! Only 10.74% of survey participants are satisfied or highly satisfied with the current design of the plaza. A PLAZA FULL OF POTENTIAL... SURVEY PARTICIPANTS... 25 Steering Committee Members 40 AND... Students from the Hispanic Center of West Michigan Online survey responses 60 52 Key Stakeholders participated in six focus group meetings Participants at the public walking tour SURVEY FINDINGS... NEW AMENITIES Satisfaction with the current design of the Plaza Are you interested in exploring the possibility of adding any of these elements to the Plaza? Which of these elements makes you most uncomfortable at Calder Plaza and needs to be addressed? I don't know 3% None of the above 2% None of the above 19% Other 13% Other 8% Very dissatisfied 14% Concessions/dining 61% Rain exposure 30% Dissatisfied Ok 29% 44% Play features Shade structure Lighting 35% 56% 70% Sun exposure Pavement temperature 33% 64% Satisfied 9% Outdoor furniture Water reflection pool 38% 81% Winds Snow accumulation 15% 16% Very satisfied 2% Water fountain or interactive water feature 66% ACCESS + MOBILITY What should be the priorities for improving circulation in and around the Plaza? None of the above Other ADA compliance Improve existing stairways/stairwells from Improve the streetscape along Ottawa Improve streetscape along Monroe Street 2.1% 9.0% 34.2% 37.8% 57.5% 53.4% Should there be a greater focus on the Plaza serving or attracting any of these groups in the future? None of the above 2% Other 9% People that live throughout the Grand People living in the Downtown College students 41% Young families 49% Youth 34% 80% 74% Open up the wall between Monroe Ave. 82.0% Visitors/tourists 77% Workers from the nearby buildings 66% EVENTS + ACTIVITIES What types of events/activities do you feel are appropriate for Calder Plaza? Which temporary or flexible elements are of interest? None of the above 1% None of the above 3% Other 18% Other 7% Exercise classes/wellness events 68% Sports/active recreation amenities 33% Music performances Temporary art installations 76% 91% Social games (corn hole, mini golf, ping pong, etc.) 50% Temporary markets (food, art, etc.) 92% Art/ sculpture displays 64% Outdoor dining 76% Movable seating and dining 72% Food trucks 80%
MODERNIST LINES A PLAZA FULL OF OPTIONS... HISTORIC VALUES DEVOS PLACE CONVENTION CENTER BUS STOP BRIDGE MONROE AVENUE NW BUS STOP CONNECTION PLAZA GAMES ENTRANCE BIERGARTEN LAWN GAMES COUNTY CITY GARDEN ROOMS SEAT STEPS SEAT STEPS & TREE & TREE FUTURE FEDERAL INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURE SHADE PAVILION FOOD TRUCK PLAZA KIOSK SERVICE SERVICE TWO WAY TRAFFIC ENHANCED CROSSING OTTAWA AVENUE NW
MODERNIST LINES A PLAZA FULL OF OPTIONS... HISTORIC VALUES GARDEN ROOMS SEAT STEPS & TREE LAWN GAMES GARDEN ROOMS SHADE PAVILION SEAT STEPS KIOSK INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURE FOOD TRUCK PLAZA Bird s Eye View from Ottawa Avenue GARDEN ROOMS SEAT STEPS LAWN GAMES CONNECTION BIERGARTEN ELEVATOR PLAZA GAMES MONROE AVE ENTANCE BRIDGE Bird s Eye View from Monroe Avenue
MODERNIST LINES A PLAZA FULL OF OPTIONS... HISTORIC VALUES View of Calder s La Grande Vitesse CONCEPT IMAGERY... Lincoln Center, Design by DSR, Photo Source Iwan Baan, ArchDaily Bryant Park, Design by OLIN, Photo by Bryant Park (Pinterest) Design by Link Landskape, Photo by Tomasz Majewski (Pinterest) Lincoln Center, Design by DSR, Photo Source Deeproot Old Town Plaza, Design by Design Workshop, Photo Source: D.A. Horchner Cedar Creek by Hocker Design, Photo Credit - Robert Yu, Justin Clemons
MODERNIST LINES A PLAZA FULL OF OPTIONS... HISTORIC VALUES MAXIMIZING EVENTS + ACTIVITIES IMPROVING ACCESS + MOBILITY GRAND RAPIDS, MI The Plaza accommodates events of all sizes... 41,200 sf of anticipated usable space accomodates +/- 4,100 individuals Alternate 1: ALLEES & TERRACES NORTH 0 10 20 40 ORIGINAL SCALE: 1"=20'-00" 7 access points to plaza 2 accessible ramp access 5 elevator access 7 stairs and at-grade access 2 service entries DESIGNING NEW AMENITIES INCREASING VEGETATION AND SHADE Amenities found in Modernist Lines Public Preferences 26,159 sf of new tree canopy cover at the Plaza 4,919 sf of new structured shade covering at the Plaza 21.6% increased shade from existing conditions
SCULPTURAL A PLAZA FULL OF OPTIONS... MEANDERING GARDENS DEVOS PLACE CONVENTION CENTER BUS STOP BRIDGE MONROE AVENUE NW CONNECTION BUS STOP PLAZA GAMES SHADE PAVILION GAME ROOMS GARDENS COUNTY CITY & TREE SEAT STEPS GRAND PAVILION & STAGE LAWN GAMES INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURE FUTURE FEDERAL MOVABLE TABLES & CHAIRS FOOD TRUCK PLAZA PARKING GARAGE ACCESS & SHADE PARKING GARAGE ACCESS SERVICE SERVICE TWO WAY TRAFFIC ENHANCED CROSSING OTTAWA AVENUE NW
SCULPTURAL A PLAZA FULL OF OPTIONS... MEANDERING GARDENS & TREE GRAND PAVILION & STAGE MOVABLE TABLES & CHAIRS INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURE PARKING GARAGE ACCESS LAWN GAMES SEAT STEPS & SHADE PARKING GARAGE ACCESS FOOD TRUCK PLAZA & SHADE Bird s Eye View from Ottawa Avenue & TREE GRAND PAVILION & STAGE GAME ROOMS GARDENS SHADE PAVILION PLAZA GAMES GARDENS ELEVATOR CONNECTION MONROE AVE ENTANCE BRIDGE Bird s Eye View from Monroe Avenue
SCULPTURAL A PLAZA FULL OF OPTIONS... MEANDERING GARDENS View of Calder s La Grande Vitesse CONCEPT IMAGERY... Design by Hoerr Schuadt, Photo by Hoerr Schuadt (ASLA) Abstract Water Reflections - Etsy Source: Cindi Ressler Photography Mülimatt footbridge, Source pld-m.com(pinterest) White Birches, Photo Source - Onlinenurseryco Long Dock Park - Design and Photography by Reed Hilderbrand Cedar Creek by Hocker Design, Photo Credit - Robert Yu, Justin Clemons
SCULPTURAL A PLAZA FULL OF OPTIONS... MEANDERING GARDENS MAXIMIZING EVENTS + ACTIVITIES IMPROVING ACCESS + MOBILITY GRAND RAPIDS, MI The Plaza accommodates events of all sizes... 45,000 sf of anticipated usable space accomodates +/- 4,500 individuals Alternate 2: GARDEN & THE NORTH 0 10 20 40 ORIGINAL SCALE: 1"=20'-00" 5 access points to plaza 2 accessible ramp access 5 elevator access 5 stairs and at-grade access 2 service entries DESIGNING NEW AMENITIES INCREASING VEGETATION AND SHADE Amenities found in Sculptural Grove Public Preferences 37,705 sf of new tree canopy cover at the Plaza 8,289 sf of new structured shade covering at the Plaza 79.9% increased shade from existing conditions
URBAN LIVING ROOM A PLAZA FULL OF OPTIONS... WELCOMING COMFORT DEVOS PLACE CONVENTION CENTER BUS STOP MONROE AVENUE NW BUS STOP CONNECTION PLAZA GAMES RESTAURANT DINING URBAN PLAYGROUND COUNTY CITY INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURE GAME ROOMS EVENT LAWN MOVABLE CHAIRS FUTURE & TREE FEDERAL WATERWALL STAGE PARKING GARAGE ACCESS FOOD TRUCK PLAZA PARKING GARAGE ACCESS DINING & WATERWALL RESTAURANT DINING SERVICE TWO WAY TRAFFIC ENHANCED CROSSING OTTAWA AVENUE NW
URBAN LIVING ROOM A PLAZA FULL OF OPTIONS... WELCOMING COMFORT WATERWALL STAGE EVENT LAWN MOVABLE CHAIRS GAME ROOMS URBAN PLAYGROUND & TREE ALTERNATING FLOWERING TREES DINING & WATERWALL INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURE RESTAURANT DINING PARKING GARAGE ACCESS SERVICE Bird s Eye View from Ottawa Avenue EVENT LAWN MOVABLE CHAIRS WATERWALL STAGE GAME ROOMS URBAN PLAYGROUND RESTAURANT DINING CONNECTION MONROE AVE ENTANCE ELEVATOR Bird s Eye View from Monroe Avenue
URBAN LIVING ROOM A PLAZA FULL OF OPTIONS... WELCOMING COMFORT View of Calder s La Grande Vitesse CONCEPT IMAGERY... Old Town Plaza, Design by Design Workshop, Photo Source D.A. Horchner Design by Smith GroupJJR, Photo Source www.laf.org (Pinterest) Rigamajig at High Line Photo Source - Kaboom Brochstein Pavilion, Design by OJB, Photo by Paul Hester Bryant Park, Design by OLIN, Photo by Bryant Park (Pinterest) Dilworth Park, Source Brulee Catering (Pinterest)
URBAN LIVING ROOM A PLAZA FULL OF OPTIONS... WELCOMING COMFORT MAXIMIZING EVENTS + ACTIVITIES IMPROVING ACCESS + MOBILITY The Plaza accommodates events of all sizes... 42,000 sf of anticipated usable space accomodates +/- 4,200 individuals 4 access points to plaza 2 accessible ramp access 5 elevator access 4 stairs and at-grade access 1 service entry (widened) DESIGNING NEW AMENITIES INCREASING VEGETATION AND SHADE Amenities found in Urban Living Room Public Preferences 39,724 sf of new tree canopy cover at the Plaza 3,461 sf of new structured shade covering at the Plaza 68.9% increased shade from existing conditions