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TASK FORCE MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 18, 2009 2:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1: Review results of stakeholder interviews 2: Discuss implications of workshop proposals to date 3: Discuss participants to invite to 2 December session ---PAGE BREAK--- Kennewick BB/RR Revitalization Planning Stakeholders Interviewed 11.18.09 Affiliation First Last 1 Benton County Commissioner James Beaver 2 Housing Authority City of Kennewick Karlene Navarre 3 Tri-City Bicycle Club John Ittner 4 Tri-City Home Consortium Carol Evans 5 TRIDEC Carl Adrian 6 TRIDEC Kayla Pratt 7 UDAT member Skip Novakovich 8 Arculus Design & Technical Services Steve Mallory, A.I.A., CSI 9 Benton County Mike Shuttleworth 10 Benton County Susan Walker 11 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCG) Art Tackett 12 Tri-City Visitor & Convention Bureau Kris Watkins 13 Tri-Cities Rivershore Enhancement Council (TREC) Kris Watkins 14 CID Keith Martin 14 CID Keith Martin 15 Kennewick General Hospital Glen Marshall 16 Kennewick School District Doug Carl 17 Port of Kennewick Tim Artnzen 18 Three Rivers Community Roundtable Mike Schwenk 19 Tri-Ctiy Regional Chamber of Commerce Lori Mattson 20 Benton PUD Jim Sanders 21 Tri-Cities Young Professionals Group Tyler Adams g p y 22 Tri-Cities Young Professionals Group Melissa McAloon 23 Auto Dealers Ken Williams 24 Ben-Franklin Transit Tim Fredrickson 25 Ben Franklin Transit Kathy Mullens 26 Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership Tim Dalton 27 Property Owner Rudolph Jesering 28 Tri-City Herald Rufus Friday 29 K i k Cit M B b H d 29 Kennewick City Manager Bob Hammond 30 Mayor,Kennewick Tom Moak 31 Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Edison Valerio 32 Police Chief Kennewick Ken Hohenberg ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 CITY OF KENNEWICK RR/BB REVITALIZATION PLAN STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEW SUMMARY This document summarizes the results of personal interviews conducted with XX individual stakeholders in October and November 2009. Below is a summary of responses organized under each interview question asked. The summary statement under each question represents the interviewer’s attempt to identify the primary theme from all responses generated. Each interview was conducted as a conversation, focusing on areas relevant to the particular stakeholder and using the interview questions as a guide Attachment A shows a complete list of individuals interviewed. General Background 1. Describe your organizations interest or responsibilities in the Kennewick community and the Tri-City Area. Warm up question – did not record answers 2. As a place to do business and live what do you think are Kennewick’s greatest assets? • The Columbia river and shore line • An educated population • Community’s “can do” attitude • Central regional location • Pro-business attitude from city council • Community thinks regionally • Room to grow to the west • Low cost of living • Still has small town values • Excellent climate • Pro business attitude in community • Hard working service clubs • Varied recreational opportunities • Cooperative attitude • Leaders have the big vision • Downtown – unique stores • Clean, well kept image • Many quality transportation links • Booming local economy • Great public education system • An active port 3. Describe your organization’s (personal) interest or responsibilities in the BB/RR revitalization area. Warm up question – did not record answers 4. How would you describe your organization’s impact in the BB/RR revitalization area over the last 5 years? Warm up question – did not record answers 5. Given current conditions how would you describe the likely future evolution of the BB/RR revitalization area? Warm up question – did not record answers ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 SWOT Assessment 6. What would you say are the major or opportunities of the BB/RR revitalization area? Summary Statement – The major or opportunities of the district include; □ the visual and physical access to the Columbia River, □ the close proximity to the historic downtown, □ the suitability of the district redevelopment potential, □ Clover Island, Duffy’s Pond potential □ the Port’s commitment to improvement, and □ good circulation and access infrastructure. Summary of Most Significant Comments - • Vibrant downtown historic area • Riverfront utilization potential • Can see river shore form bridges • Clover Island as it is and potential • Duffy’s Pond redevelopment potential • Proximity to downtown activities • A unique area to region and state • Current uses make redevelopment possible • Good automobile access • Infrastructure/transportation links • Port’s ownership and involvement • River based views and use • Is in a transition period • Water views from entire district • Cable bridge • The one area where major redevelopment can take place • The one chance to create a “go to “ place • Central to metro area • Entry portal to downtown • Good circulation within the district • Sacagawea trail • Port’s commitment to the area • Opportunity for mixed income housing • Historic downtown sign good • View of the bridges • Grain elevator reuse potential • Potential warehouse reuse • Partnership with the Port • Underutilized/valued land 7. What would you say are the major weaknesses or threats of the BB/RR revitalization area? Summary Statement – The major weaknesses or threats to the district include; □ the overall rundown appearance and underutilized land uses, □ negative public perceptions, □ lack of a major destination activity, □ significant road blocks to revitalization including multiple small landownership’s, Corps and Tribes □ a lack of appropriate zoning regulations and design standards, □ difficult pedestrian and biking circulation and □ no community endorsed revitalization plan. Summary of Most Significant Comments - • Run down trailer parks • Difficult working with all the various interests • Little diversity • “outside” views not welcome • Levees • RR ROW cuts off downtown • RR have significant control • Community negative perceptions • “that’s the way it has always been” attitude • No consistent landuse • No theme to area • Corps control of dikes • Difficult identifying how to “get started” • Multiple ownerships – difficult to create partnerships • Auto dealers not the best use of space • Truck traffic and speed on Columbia Drive • Small property parcels • General overall appearance • Interior transportation circulation a problem • Too much sprawl • Difficult a create “a place” critical mass • Current owners not interested in development • Inappropriate zoning • Most current uses must go or change • Lack of city support or follow through • No amenities on the trail • Duffy’s Pond in current condition • Old hotel near SR 395 • Run down housing • No destination activity ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 • View shed needs to be protected • Future uncertain • Not perceived as safe • Homeless population at Duffy’s Pond • Not on the way to anything • No public awareness of the area • Port Duffy’s Pond plan just a vision – can’t be implemented • Lack of design standards • No direct access to river • No contact with the water • The RR’s are a major distraction • An Agenda for the Future 8. How can we capitalize on the riverfront, Duffy’s Pond, Columbia Park, and other recreational assets in the BB/RR revitalization area? Summary Statement –We can capitalize on the recreational assets in the BB/RR revitalization area by; □ Creating a clean safe and attractive district which the community will frequent □ implementing the Port’s Duffy’s Pond Plan, □ creating a point destination recreational activity □ promoting mixed uses that expand public shopping, dinning, living and recreational choices, □ maximizing water contact and views, □ capitalizing on the existing regional trail system and □ making strong visual and physical connections with the historic downtown area. Summary of Most Significant Comments - • Reduce and enhance the levees • Enhance Clover Island • Encourage mixed use • Create actual contact with water • Market the Clover Island Inn • Make it a lifestyle area • Create activities/festivals to occur in the area • Create levees similar to Columbia Park • Help existing business • Port plans should proceed • Develop a pride of ownership • Make the boat basin more user friendly • Manage pool levels • Provide appropriate directional signs • Buying more property in Duffy’s Pond area • Reroute and underground power lines • Create links to wine industry • Create a complete urban village • A “knock your socks off” development – world class • Implement UDAT plan elements • Remove blight • Make a place to live/work/play • Enhance trails and connections • Increase directional signage • Market the area amenities to target businesses • Create walking, shopping areas • Destination activity like an ice rink • Grass over the levees • Create a 24/7 community • Mixed uses along waters edge • Create a dog park • “get on with it” • Look to other communities that have done it • Prioritize and enhance pedestrian safety • Establish consistent business hours • Create a regional draw • Direct contact with river • Create and implement design standards • 9. How can we develop linkages between the river, downtown, school and civic campus, and other adjacent development areas? Summary Statement – Linkages connecting the river, downtown, civic center and other development areas can be created by; □ enhancing pedestrian/biker amenities throughout the district including an effective direction signage system □ calming traffic along Columbia Drive, Washington Street and Fruitland Street □ strengthening and improving pedestrian/biker amenities along Washington Street, Columbia Drive, and Fruitland Street □ investigate constructing an overpass/underpass of the RR crossings on Washington Street, Benton Street or Fruitland Street □ Connecting the district with other regional amenities by trail and water connections ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 Summary of Most Significant Comments - • Expand the trail system • Create a water taxi to Richland and Pasco • Create a public dock near Fruitland Street. • Make pedestrian friendly improvements along Washington Street, Fruitland Street and Benton Street • More parking incorporated in and along pedestrian corridors • Stairs up to the levees • No need for new connections • These connections are not important • Develop design themes for the various subareas • Develop a directional sign system • Get trucks off Columbia Drive • Traffic calming on Columbia Drive • Too far to much a real link • Implement elements of the UDAT plan • Improve bike and pedestrian access on and off the bridges, especially the able bridge • Trail connections down Washington and Fruitland to downtown and civic center enhanced • Create bike lanes on bridges • Upgrade the RR crossings • Improve sidewalks through out the district • Fill in the frontage gaps along retail streets • Pedestrian overpass over the RR • Create continuous pedestrian routes through the district • Underpass the RR crossing • Build green • Walking, biking as alternative to be promoted more • Improve RR crossings • Benton is the best pedestrian bikers corridor • Change Washington and Fruitland into boulevard design • Streets not pedestrian friendly or safe • 10. What businesses, industries, commercial, or other uses should we target for the BB/RR revitalization area in general and each of the 7 specific neighborhoods therein in particular? Summary Statement – The businesses, industries, commercial, or other uses we should we target for the BB/RR revitalization area include; □ employment generating uses such as retail shops, specialty stores, eating establishments, overnight accommodations, service sector offices, recreational activity support services □ uses that bring citizens and visitors to the area such as art galleries, book stores, arts and craft outlets, entertainment venues, wine industry theme services and a major recreation point destination □ uses that capitalize on the location of trail activities and the rail lines such as bike/kayak rentals, excursion trains up the valley or to Hanford □ uses that contribute to a 24/7 district such as clubs, theaters, restaurants, cafes and coffee shops. Summary of Most Significant Comments - • Recruit fine restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bookstores • Art galleries • Exploit wine country theme • Retail along Columbia Drive will be difficult • Tourist oriented family activities create a point destination activity • Arts and crafts markets • Resort hotel/motel • Encourage mixed uses • Fisherman’s Wharf atmosphere • Revitalize existing business • Mixed retail uses • Office space • Corporate headquarters • Places to meet and linger • Tourist, retail, in area 7 and light manufacturing warehousing in area 4 • Unique specialty shops • Create an arts and entertainment center • Develop regional attractions • Office/retail/housing mixed uses • Upscale housing • Develop clover island to the max • 24/7 community • Night life • Small performing arts venues • Excursion train along river • Dinner train back – to Prosser • Cultural events • Expand and enhance auto services in area 2 • Improve the train depot • Performing arts center • Implement the port’s Duffy’s Pond plan • Attract new business types to the community • Develop theme for the area • Live/work • Medical offices ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 11. What are your thoughts about auto row and what role will or should auto sales and service activities have in the BB/RR area? Summary Statement- We should address the auto sales/services activities in the BB/RR district by; □ creating an auto district theme □ enhancing the Columbia Drive streetscape ROW to ROW adding new sidewalks, street lights, signage, street trees, and a median strip □ create gateways to area 2 □ assisting in façade improvements and general property fix up □ assisting owners in creating an association to market area Summary of Most Significant Comments • Develop an “auto” theme to area • Major streetscape improvements • Make it a “happening” place • Creates a poor to district • Ugly junky appearance • No future • Move them to another corridor • Concentrate auto services from SR 395 to Fruitland Street • Enhance building appearance • Fix up facades, repair paint buildings • Enhance the strip • Install additional traffic circles • Seems to work as is • Unsure of auto sales value to area • Assist with façade loans • Should stay and fix up the streetscape 12. What are your thoughts about Area 4 and what role will or should rail-oriented salvage, shipping, and warehousing activities have in the BB/RR area? Summary Statement- We should address the current uses in Area 4 by; □ encouraging and assisting the market initiated relocation of current salvage, scrape and recycling uses □ screening with various landscape techniques uses unable or unwilling to relocate □ developing use specific design standards □ assisting the reuse of existing buildings to uses such as wine industry based activities □ work with the RR’s to reduce the size and impact of their trackage and rights of way Summary of Most Significant Comments • Area needs to “people service” area • Move them out • Not sure it is important • Shift this use out to the finely area • Restore RR station to serve as a wine industry venue • Convert warehouses to vine tasting rooms • Clean up where we can • Develop design standards • Should be moved out to big Pasco • Need to reduce the width of the RR ROW • Retain the buildings but reuse • Screen it or hide it • Leave it to market transition • Not a problem • Landscape the area • Transition to high tech • Bring in other uses ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 13. What kind of housing opportunities should we seek to retain and enhance, and/or attract to the area and what kind of housing occupants should we seek to retain and/or attract? Summary Statement – We should capitalize and maximize the opportunities for housing within the district by; □ retaining and enhancing the current single family neighborhood in Area 3 □ encouraging mixed income, mixed use and mixed age projects □ allowing for rental and ownership products □ providing for high densities in Areas 1, 6, and 7 □ maximizing the river views for upper income housing Summary of Most Significant Comments - • Allow for market rate housing • Provide for retirement and “empty nesters” • Ensure that multifamily rentals are available • Place housing near the levee • Maintain low density in some areas • Include the housing authority as a partner • Housing up over the levees • Mixed use – retail on ground floor • Mixed income looking over the levee • Maximize high density • Allow for high rises (above 5 stories) • Mixed type – rentals and condos • Upper price market units • Mixed income and use • Push the housing, have it lead • Upscale condos • Preserve single family area • 14. What public improvements should we make to BB/RR revitalization area that would support your proposals above? Summary Statement – We should take the following public improvement actions to promote the revitalization of the BB/RR district; □ ensure that adequate water, sewer, irrigation and storm drainage systems are in place □ put in place appropriate zoning and landuse regulations □ develop a brand theme for the district □ implement traffic calming along Columbia Drive and Fruitland Street □ upgrade the streetscape including bike lanes along Columbia drive from SR – 395 to SR-397, Washington Street from the levee to 6th Street, Fruitland Street form the levee to 1st Street and Benton Street from Columbia Drive to 3rd Street □ investigate underpass/overpass at RR crossing on Washington, Benton and Fruitland Streets □ develop a new public space/square and make improvements to Bennett Park □ assist the Port in property assembly for redevelopment and implementation of the Duffy’s Pond plan □ create additional water access by developing a new river inlet area □ create a public point destination such as a museum or performing arts venue □ promote and assist in the presentation of events, festivals, farmer’s market □ utilize appropriate public funding for micro/façade loans Summary of Most Significant Comments • Upgrade public infrastructure • Create events, activities • Develop a point destination such as museums, Farmer’s Mkt. • Implement port’s plan for Duffy’s Pond • Create small pocket parks • Improve streetscape along Columbia Drive • Public environment image improved • An inlet in from the river • Assemble property • Be dramatic actions • Central public gathering place square • Tighten up land use regulations to eliminate unwanted uses • Create public access to water • Traffic calming • Cascade walk • Link Clover Island to east downtown • Upgrade all of the streetscapes • Install an RR ROW over pass at Washington Street or Benton Street • Create bike lanes on Columbia drive, Washington and Fruitland • Improve Bennett Park • Trails, sidewalks, landscaping, open space, public gathering places • Set up several micro loan programs • Under ground power lines • Public art • ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 15. Who should take the lead or be responsible for making each of these improvements – the City, Port, private sector? Summary Statement – Responsibility for implementing the improvements needed to revitalized the RR/BB district should be with; □ The Port □ A partnership □ The City □ A special purpose entity Summary of Most Significant Comments • City primary lead • Port should be a major player • Don’t do join implementation – city should control • Port should lead the way • City/port partnership • Port should lead – city support • City needs to stop planning and get on with it • City support to the Port’s efforts • City to provide infrastructure , port to provide development expertise • Find a local project ‘champion” to promote work • Special entity if well put together • Uncertain/changing city priorities 16. How should we finance these public improvements and/or private development projects in the BB/RR revitalization area? Summary Statement – Financing public improvements and or public/private projects in the BB/RR district will have to consider the following issues; □ public bonding or levy’s will be difficult if not impossible □ use of condemnation will not be popular □ a non government project “champion or spokesperson” should be recruited ASAP □ a clear and understandable revitalization plan needs to be developed □ city priorities need to match up with recommendations □ a clear financing plan should be developed that lays out the “what”, “where”, “when” and “why” □ the benefits in return for development needs to be very clear for the public □ a new pioneer use in the district could show immediate success □ identify other partners, such as, the PUD, Housing Authority and Council of Governments Summary of Most Significant Comments • Need “good” spokesperson for project • Visuals of plan • Get public buy in • No new taxes • No special business area organization • Must create private sector buy in • Bid’s, lid’s, public/private partnerships • No new taxes • No condemnation • Make a good case for public support • Find a major pioneer • Start with a good foundation and create success • Build a good case for public expenditures • This will be tough • City to reroute funds from south ridge and vista • Benton PUD to help underground power lines • Public bonds and levy’s • Grants, Loans • Changing city priorities • Inform to the public clearly about what when where why. • Must be sold to public – how does it benefit me? • Leverage local funds • Bring in many partners • Lid type of funding • Private lenders need to be involved • Community needs to be sold before they will pay • Develop a clear well understood funding plan • Special purpose tax recovery programs • A logical case for public spending must be presented • Need to show results soon • Start with “low hanging” fruit • No bonding or levies • ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 Added Comments Do you have other comments or suggestion that would be useful in shaping a BB/RR Revitalization Plan? Native Americans need to be involved Previous plans did not have stakeholder support Area not much in common with downtown Corps has too much control over area outcomes Council of government has approximately $100k available for lending in the area People get corps fatigue Area needs to be branded Mixed city priorities a problem City/port relationship is a problem Council needs to approve plan first General feeling that UDAT plan was impractical Can the city follow trough? Involve the tribes ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 of 19 Kennewick BB/RR - existing conditions 1. 1: How often do members of your household use the following facilities in the BB/RR and downtown area? never rarely yearly weekly daily Response Count Sacajawea Heritage Trail? 35.0% (49) 21.4% (30) 20.7% (29) 14.3% (20) 7.1% (10) 1.4% 140 Columbia Park Fishing Pond, Splash Park, Playground? 31.0% (44) 19.0% (27) 28.9% (41) 17.6% (25) 3.5% 0.0% 142 Fruitland Park? 69.3% (97) 20.0% (28) 6.4% 2.9% 0.7% 0.7% 140 Keewaydin Park? 42.0% (58) 32.6% (45) 17.4% (24) 5.8% 2.2% 0.0% 138 Civic Center and Memorial Pool? 48.6% (67) 29.0% (40) 12.3% (17) 8.7% (12) 0.7% 0.7% 138 Clover Island Marina or Yacht Club? 43.6% (61) 24.3% (34) 15.0% (21) 12.9% (18) 3.6% 0.7% 140 Clover Island restaurants or brewery? 18.4% (26) 23.4% (33) 22.0% (31) 29.1% (41) 6.4% 0.7% 141 Park Middle/Kennewick High School athletic fields (Lampson Stadium)? 46.5% (66) 23.2% (33) 10.6% (15) 14.1% (20) 3.5% 2.1% 142 Columbia Drive businesses (auto and others)? 10.6% (15) 27.7% (39) 19.9% (28) 26.2% (37) 12.1% (17) 3.5% 141 Downtown businesses and stores? 10.6% (15) 14.9% (21) 19.1% (27) 34.0% (48) 16.3% (23) 5.0% 141 answered question 142 skipped question 0 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 of 19 2. 2: Shopping behavior - how often do members of your household shop at the following areas? never rarely yearly weekly daily Response Count Columbia Drive businesses? 19.3% (27) 30.7% (43) 15.0% (21) 20.7% (29) 12.1% (17) 2.1% 140 Historic Downtown? 14.5% (20) 24.6% (34) 15.2% (21) 29.7% (41) 13.0% (18) 2.9% 138 Columbia Center Mall? 5.8% 8.6% (12) 18.7% (26) 42.4% (59) 22.3% (31) 2.2% 139 Elsewhere in Kennewick? 0.7% 2.1% 2.9% 31.4% (44) 49.3% (69) 13.6% (19) 140 Elsewhere in Tri-Cities? 1.4% 8.6% (12) 5.8% 31.7% (44) 36.0% (50) 16.5% (23) 139 Elsewhere outside Tri-Cities? 4.3% 31.7% (44) 28.8% (40) 33.1% (46) 1.4% 0.7% 139 answered question 140 skipped question 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 of 19 3. 3: Where are members of your household most likely to shop for the following items? Columbia Drive businesses Historic Downtown Columbia Center Mall Elsewhere in Kennewick Elsewhere in Tri- Cities Elsewhere outside Tri-Cities R Food and drug? 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 70.4% (100) 27.5% (39) 0.0% Clothing and accessories? 0.0% 2.1% 42.6% (60) 36.9% (52) 12.1% (17) 6.4% Barber and hair salons? 0.7% 11.3% (16) 4.2% 59.9% (85) 21.8% (31) 2.1% Cards, flowers, and gifts? 0.7% 9.3% (13) 7.1% (10) 58.6% (82) 22.9% (32) 1.4% Hardware? 1.4% 13.6% (19) 2.1% 58.6% (82) 24.3% (34) 0.0% Auto sales? 8.7% (12) 2.2% 0.0% 43.5% (60) 37.0% (51) 8.7% (12) Auto services? 7.3% (10) 5.8% 1.5% 57.7% (79) 27.0% (37) 0.7% Bank and financial? 0.7% 7.1% (10) 3.6% 62.9% (88) 25.0% (35) 0.7% Dental and/or medical? 0.0% 5.0% 0.0% 58.9% (83) 36.2% (51) 0.0% Professional and legal? 0.0% 9.8% (13) 0.8% 53.0% (70) 34.8% (46) 1.5% Restaurants and/or breweries? 3.5% 14.1% (20) 4.2% 57.7% (82) 19.0% (27) 1.4% answered question skipped question ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 of 19 4. 4: Which factors affect your decision NOT to purchase in the BB/RR-Downtown area versus other commercial areas in Kennewick or the Tri-Cities using a 1 to 5 scale where 1 is very low and 5 is very high impact? 1 - very low 2 - low 3 - moderate 4 - high 5 - very high Response Count Goods and services not available in BB/RR-Downtown? 5.0% 10.1% (14) 20.1% (28) 36.7% (51) 28.1% (39) 139 Better selection of goods and services offered elsewhere? 2.1% 5.0% 15.7% (22) 40.0% (56) 37.1% (52) 140 Better customer service provided elsewhere - friendly, helpful, etc? 37.0% (51) 21.7% (30) 23.9% (33) 11.6% (16) 5.8% 138 Lower prices provided elsewhere? 13.7% (19) 17.3% (24) 25.9% (36) 23.7% (33) 19.4% (27) 139 More/better traffic and parking conditions elsewhere? 20.3% (28) 23.9% (33) 21.7% (30) 18.8% (26) 15.2% (21) 138 Better access by transit bus routes and stops? 69.1% (94) 12.5% (17) 8.1% (11) 4.4% 5.9% 136 Cleaner, more pleasant looking stores and grounds elsewhere? 18.6% (26) 13.6% (19) 25.7% (36) 20.0% (28) 22.1% (31) 140 Perception of better safety and security measures? 23.2% (32) 15.2% (21) 21.0% (29) 17.4% (24) 23.2% (32) 138 Convenience - closer to home? 20.9% (29) 11.5% (16) 11.5% (16) 21.6% (30) 34.5% (48) 139 Ability to pay elsewhere with check, debit, or credit card? 49.6% (69) 16.5% (23) 15.8% (22) 7.9% (11) 10.1% (14) 139 answered question 140 skipped question 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 of 19 5. How would you rate the following conditions in Kennewick on a city-wide basis using a 1 to 5 scale where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent condition? 5: Existing employment opportunities in Kennewick: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Number of jobs available? 7.5% (10) 16.4% (22) 38.8% (52) 33.6% (45) 3.7% 134 Quality of jobs available? 10.4% (14) 20.1% (27) 39.6% (53) 24.6% (33) 5.2% 134 Pay or wage scales? 11.9% (16) 21.6% (29) 35.1% (47) 29.1% (39) 2.2% 134 Job benefits (health insurance, etc)? 11.3% (15) 26.3% (35) 36.8% (49) 24.8% (33) 0.8% 133 Working conditions? 3.7% 17.2% (23) 38.8% (52) 35.1% (47) 5.2% 134 Job support services - child and daycare facilities? 7.5% (10) 23.1% (31) 45.5% (61) 22.4% (30) 1.5% 134 Opportunities for training and skill development? 9.0% (12) 16.4% (22) 40.3% (54) 31.3% (42) 3.0% 134 Opportunities for advancement? 9.0% (12) 21.6% (29) 47.8% (64) 20.9% (28) 0.7% 134 answered question 134 skipped question 8 6. 6: Existing safety and security measures in Kennewick: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Police protection? 4.3% 10.7% (15) 17.1% (24) 45.0% (63) 22.9% (32) 140 Fire protection? 1.4% 3.6% 19.3% (27) 47.9% (67) 27.9% (39) 140 Streets, sidewalks, and roadway lighting? 5.7% 20.7% (29) 30.7% (43) 32.9% (46) 10.0% (14) 140 answered question 140 skipped question 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 of 19 7. 7: Existing public services in Kennewick: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Schools - grades K-12? 1.5% 8.0% (11) 33.6% (46) 46.0% (63) 10.9% (15) 137 Schools - technical and college? 20.0% (27) 17.0% (23) 28.9% (39) 29.6% (40) 4.4% 135 Land use planning and development? 25.4% (35) 24.6% (34) 26.1% (36) 21.7% (30) 2.2% 138 Utility costs? 6.0% 22.4% (30) 37.3% (50) 27.6% (37) 6.7% 134 answered question 139 skipped question 3 8. 8: Existing transportation conditions in Kennewick: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Traffic volumes and patterns? 7.8% (11) 25.5% (36) 34.0% (48) 29.8% (42) 2.8% 141 On and off-street parking? 7.1% (10) 20.6% (29) 35.5% (50) 34.8% (49) 2.1% 141 Bus routes, stops, and schedules? 5.2% 25.4% (34) 30.6% (41) 36.6% (49) 2.2% 134 On and off-road trail systems? 20.3% (28) 22.5% (31) 29.0% (40) 23.2% (32) 5.1% 138 On and off-road bike routes? 17.3% (24) 25.2% (35) 23.7% (33) 25.9% (36) 7.9% (11) 139 answered question 141 skipped question 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 of 19 9. 9: Existing housing market conditions in Kennewick: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Housing selection - type and design? 3.6% 10.1% (14) 38.4% (53) 39.1% (54) 8.7% (12) 138 Neighborhood selection - quality and location? 3.6% 13.8% (19) 35.5% (49) 39.9% (55) 7.2% (10) 138 Sales housing - availability? 2.2% 13.0% (18) 44.9% (62) 33.3% (46) 6.5% 138 Sales housing - prices? 5.1% 15.3% (21) 30.7% (42) 43.8% (60) 5.1% 137 Rental housing - availability? 16.9% (22) 30.0% (39) 40.0% (52) 12.3% (16) 0.8% 130 Rental housing - rent levels? 15.4% (20) 25.4% (33) 48.5% (63) 10.0% (13) 0.8% 130 answered question 139 skipped question 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 of 19 10. 10: Existing recreational opportunities in Kennewick: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Conservation areas and open spaces? 12.1% (17) 26.2% (37) 29.8% (42) 30.5% (43) 1.4% 141 Off-road trail systems? 23.7% (32) 32.6% (44) 24.4% (33) 16.3% (22) 3.0% 135 Parks with picnicking and playgrounds? 2.9% 17.3% (24) 30.2% (42) 38.1% (53) 11.5% (16) 139 Athletic courts and fields? 2.2% 11.5% (16) 45.3% (63) 33.1% (46) 7.9% (11) 139 Aquatic facilities? 54.0% (74) 27.7% (38) 14.6% (20) 2.9% 0.7% 137 Indoor physical conditioning and gymnasiums? 17.8% (24) 27.4% (37) 37.0% (50) 15.6% (21) 2.2% 135 Community center classrooms and meeting rooms? 13.2% (18) 29.4% (40) 45.6% (62) 11.0% (15) 0.7% 136 Large meeting and conference facilities? 4.4% 19.9% (27) 27.9% (38) 35.3% (48) 12.5% (17) 136 Quality of life in general? 2.9% 7.1% (10) 26.4% (37) 50.0% (70) 13.6% (19) 140 answered question 141 skipped question 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 of 19 11. How would you rate the following conditions in the BB/RR area in particular using a 1 to 5 scale where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent condition? 11: Existing environmental/riverfront conditions in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Woodlands and wetlands along the riverfront? 30.9% (43) 28.8% (40) 23.7% (33) 15.8% (22) 0.7% 139 Wildlife habitat protections around Duffy's Pond? 26.5% (36) 33.8% (46) 25.0% (34) 14.0% (19) 0.7% 136 Open space and scenic areas along the riverfront? 32.6% (45) 31.2% (43) 18.8% (26) 13.8% (19) 3.6% 138 Stormwater systems - drainage basins? 11.2% (15) 30.6% (41) 36.6% (49) 17.2% (23) 4.5% 134 Flood systems - levies and dams? 9.5% (13) 21.2% (29) 31.4% (43) 27.0% (37) 10.9% (15) 137 answered question 139 skipped question 3 12. 12: Existing transportation conditions in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Traffic conditions on Columbia Drive? 14.4% (20) 32.4% (45) 38.1% (53) 13.7% (19) 1.4% 139 Roadway access between Columbia Drive, SR-240, and the bridges? 20.7% (29) 23.6% (33) 27.1% (38) 24.3% (34) 4.3% 140 Roadway access between BB/RR and the Downtown? 12.9% (18) 33.8% (47) 32.4% (45) 18.7% (26) 2.2% 139 Bus routes and stops in BB/RR? 8.4% (11) 28.2% (37) 45.8% (60) 16.8% (22) 0.8% 131 Sidewalks and pedestrian access? 21.7% (30) 29.0% (40) 31.9% (44) 17.4% (24) 0.0% 138 On-road bicycle routes? 39.0% (53) 36.8% (50) 17.6% (24) 6.6% 0.0% 136 answered question 140 skipped question 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 of 19 13. 13: Existing housing conditions in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Mobile home parks - quality and appearances? 73.0% (100) 19.7% (27) 5.8% 1.5% 0.0% 137 Single family housing - quality and appearances? 46.4% (64) 36.2% (50) 14.5% (20) 2.9% 0.0% 138 Neighborhood improvements - sidewalks, curbs, pavement, lighting? 39.7% (54) 36.0% (49) 17.6% (24) 6.6% 0.0% 136 answered question 138 skipped question 4 14. 14: Existing design and development conditions (aesthetics)along Columbia Drive in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Building appearances and conditions in general? 50.4% (70) 34.5% (48) 12.2% (17) 2.9% 0.0% 139 General cleanliness and attractiveness? 52.5% (73) 33.8% (47) 10.1% (14) 3.6% 0.0% 139 Advertising signage - content, location, and number? 42.4% (59) 38.1% (53) 15.8% (22) 3.6% 0.0% 139 Street amenities - trees, landscaping, benches, etc? 59.7% (83) 25.2% (35) 10.1% (14) 4.3% 0.7% 139 Street improvements - crosswalks, lighting, and sidewalks? 34.1% (47) 37.0% (51) 19.6% (27) 8.7% (12) 0.7% 138 View from SR-240 and the bridges? 31.7% (44) 30.2% (42) 16.5% (23) 20.1% (28) 1.4% 139 City entrances from SR-240, SR- 395, and Cable Bridge? 29.7% (41) 36.2% (50) 19.6% (27) 13.0% (18) 1.4% 138 answered question 139 skipped question 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 of 19 15. How would you rate the following planning priorities for the BB/RR area using a 1 to 5 scale where 1 is very low and 5 is very high priority? 16: New business development in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - very low 2 - low 3 - moderate 4 - high 5 - very high Response Count Establish business retention programs? 14.7% (20) 14.7% (20) 28.7% (39) 24.3% (33) 17.6% (24) 136 Recruit more auto sales and services? 56.2% (77) 33.6% (46) 5.8% 3.6% 0.7% 137 Recruit more industrial jobs and opportunities? 25.7% (35) 29.4% (40) 22.8% (31) 15.4% (21) 6.6% 136 Recruit more retail businesses? 8.7% (12) 9.4% (13) 16.7% (23) 42.0% (58) 23.2% (32) 138 Recruit more professional goods and services? 8.8% (12) 9.6% (13) 25.7% (35) 31.6% (43) 24.3% (33) 136 Recruit more tourist and entertainment services? 7.3% (10) 5.1% 18.2% (25) 27.7% (38) 41.6% (57) 137 answered question 138 skipped question 4 16. 16: New housing development in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - very low 2 - low 3 - moderate 4 - high 5 - very high Response Count Retain and improve mobile home parks? 58.7% (81) 18.1% (25) 8.0% (11) 8.0% (11) 7.2% (10) 138 Retain and improve single family neighborhoods? 18.8% (26) 12.3% (17) 30.4% (42) 25.4% (35) 13.0% (18) 138 Develop townhouse and higher density single-family housing? 19.6% (27) 16.7% (23) 18.8% (26) 24.6% (34) 20.3% (28) 138 Develop apartments and higher density multi-family housing? 32.8% (45) 21.9% (30) 18.2% (25) 19.7% (27) 7.3% (10) 137 Develop mixed-use structures with housing on upper floors? 16.1% (22) 12.4% (17) 19.0% (26) 21.2% (29) 31.4% (43) 137 answered question 138 skipped question 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- 12 of 19 17. 17: Who should housing be developed for in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - very low 2 - low 3 - moderate 4 - high 5 - very high Response Count For existing residents? 15.0% (20) 20.3% (27) 38.3% (51) 16.5% (22) 9.8% (13) 133 For younger, first-time buyer households? 10.4% (14) 14.8% (20) 36.3% (49) 28.9% (39) 9.6% (13) 135 For middle families with children? 14.4% (19) 15.2% (20) 36.4% (48) 25.8% (34) 8.3% (11) 132 For older, empty-nestor households? 7.5% (10) 11.9% (16) 39.6% (53) 27.6% (37) 13.4% (18) 134 For workforce households - single adults or couples? 6.7% 7.5% (10) 35.1% (47) 34.3% (46) 16.4% (22) 134 In mixed income developments - all households? 14.3% (19) 15.0% (20) 38.3% (51) 20.3% (27) 12.0% (16) 133 answered question 136 skipped question 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- 13 of 19 18. 18: Planning priorities - physical development in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - very low 2 - low 3 - moderate 4 - high 5 - very high Response Count Connect roads between BB/RR and the downtown? 4.4% 19.7% (27) 35.8% (49) 29.2% (40) 10.9% (15) 137 Extend views and trails to the riverfront? 0.7% 8.0% (11) 14.5% (20) 34.1% (47) 42.8% (59) 138 Improve access and habitat around Duffy's Pond? 6.6% 11.8% (16) 21.3% (29) 33.8% (46) 26.5% (36) 136 Breach the levy and naturalize the shoreline? 13.2% (18) 13.2% (18) 14.7% (20) 19.1% (26) 39.7% (54) 136 Install trees, medians, and other streetscape on Columbia Drive? 6.6% 4.4% 23.4% (32) 25.5% (35) 40.1% (55) 137 Buffer and landscape the railroad tracks? 8.0% (11) 5.1% 29.2% (40) 27.7% (38) 29.9% (41) 137 Improve signage and appearance from SR-240 and the bridges? 6.6% 10.9% (15) 27.0% (37) 27.0% (37) 28.5% (39) 137 answered question 138 skipped question 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- 14 of 19 19. Please provide the following characteristics so that we may compare your opinions with others in the survey sample. 19: Where do you work? Response Percent Response Count Retired? 9.2% 13 BB/RR-Downtown area? 13.5% 19 Elsewhere in Kennewick? 39.7% 56 Richland? 18.4% 26 Pasco? 8.5% 12 Elsewhere in Tri-Cities? 7.1% 10 Elsewhere outside of Tri-Cities? 3.5% 5 answered question 141 skipped question 1 20. 20: How many people in your household are employed on a full-time basis? 0 1 2 3 4 5 Response Count Number employed? 8.0% (11) 32.6% (45) 52.9% (73) 5.1% 1.4% 0.0% 138 answered question 138 skipped question 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- 15 of 19 21. 21: What are the occupations of the employed members of your household? Management Professional Technical Office or retail worker Laborer Housewife/husban Your occupation? 15.8% (21) 53.4% (71) 9.8% (13) 8.3% (11) 1.5% 4.5% Other employed member? 13.9% (14) 42.6% (43) 5.9% 12.9% (13) 8.9% 7.9% Other employed member? 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 41.7% 8.3% 8.3% Other employed member? 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% answere skippe 22. 22: How many years of school have you and the employed members of your household completed? Grade school High school Technical school Some college College graduate Graduate school Response Count Your education? 0.7% 12.1% (17) 5.7% 22.9% (32) 37.1% (52) 21.4% (30) 140 Other employed member? 0.0% 19.4% (20) 1.0% 26.2% (27) 34.0% (35) 19.4% (20) 103 Other employed member? 6.7% 33.3% 13.3% 26.7% 13.3% 6.7% 15 Other employed member? 12.5% 50.0% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 8 answered question 140 skipped question 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 16 of 19 23. 23: Where do you live? Response Percent Response Count Kennewick - in the BB/RR neighborhoods? 7.9% 11 Kennewick - west of SR-395? 27.3% 38 Kennewick - east of SR-395? 33.1% 46 Elsewhere in Tri-Cities? 29.5% 41 Outside of Tri-Cities? 0.7% 1 Elsewhere in Washington State? 0.7% 1 Outside of Washington State? 0.7% 1 answered question 139 skipped question 3 24. 24: How many years have you lived in the Kennewick/Tri-Cities area? 0-1 2-5 6-10 11-20 21+ Response Count Years? 0.7% 8.6% (12) 14.3% (20) 18.6% (26) 57.9% (81) 140 answered question 140 skipped question 2 25. 25: What type of housing do you live in? Own Rent Response Count Type housing? 89.8% (123) 10.2% (14) 137 answered question 137 skipped question 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- 17 of 19 26. 26: What is your gender? Male Female Response Count Gender? 61.2% (85) 38.8% (54) 139 answered question 139 skipped question 3 27. 27: In which age group are you in? <18 18-24 25-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Response Count Age group? 0.0% 3.6% 25.0% (35) 32.1% (45) 35.0% (49) 4.3% 140 answered question 140 skipped question 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 18 of 19 28. 28: How many people in your household are in the following age groups (including yourself)? 0 1 2 3 4 5 Response Count >18? 29.0% (18) 24.2% (15) 32.3% (20) 8.1% 1.6% 4.8% 62 18-24? 41.2% (14) 35.3% (12) 23.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 34 25-34? 28.3% (15) 22.6% (12) 49.1% (26) 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 53 35-49? 21.9% (14) 29.7% (19) 48.4% (31) 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 64 50-64? 10.9% 40.6% (26) 48.4% (31) 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 64 65+? 58.3% (14) 25.0% 12.5% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 24 answered question 139 skipped question 3 29. 29: What is your household income range? 20,000 $21- 30,000 $31- 40,000 $41- 50,000 $51- 75,000 $76- 100,000 $100,000+ Response Count Income range? 2.2% 5.9% 3.0% 8.9% (12) 16.3% (22) 31.1% (42) 32.6% (44) 135 answered question 135 skipped question 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- 19 of 19 30. 30: Do you have any suggestions or recommendations concerning the BB/RR Revitalization Planning process or this survey? Response Count 70 answered question 70 skipped question 72 31. 31: Would you like to be added to the city's e-mail list to receive future information on the BB/RR planning process, open houses, and other progress? If so, please provide your e-mail address. Response Count 43 answered question 43 skipped question 99