Courthouse District Draft Concept Plan

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Special I~laces The New Millrace The Concept Plan accommodates a new millrace as part of an open space and recreational amenity through the Courthouse District. The alignment and design for the millrace is not yet determined, al- though aportion of the millrace, or a similar water feature, is envisioned as part of Cannery Square, and at the intersection of Broadway and Mill. Cannery Square Cannery Square is envisioned as a public square at the intersection of 8th and Ferry Streets. The illustra- tive plan depicts a possible configuration, with all four corners allowing designed to accommodate a public open space. The idea for Cannery Square emerged as part of the community workshops held for this project the fall of 2001. The concept is to provide an urban focal point for the new district, and to commemorate the importance of the Cannery to local history. Cannery Square is intended to reinforce the Park Blocks in concept, and the role of 8th Avenue as a Civic Street. Specific designs for Cannery Square will be coordinated the architect for the Federal Courthouse and with the developers of the remaining three corners. Riverfront Design Principles The configuration of development and the specific land uses proposed for the riverfront are not yet resolved. It is anticipated that close coordination with EWEB as well as additional planning work, environ- mental analysis, and public review will be required for broad agreement on the development potential for this area. From the community workshops and Downtown Plan Update Committee review, however, four principles have emerged to guide this future planning work: 1. The riverfront is to be a people place: active, vibrant, accessible, multi-use. 2. Development on the riverfront is to incorporate a viariable setback, deeper where environmental or habitat issues are Illustrative detail showing Cannery Square. Page 13 Riverfront with DeFazio Bridge.