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TASK FORCE MEETING AGENDA 3 FEBRUARY, 2010 2:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1: Review results of stakeholder interviews – Appendix A 2: Review results of internet survey one – Appendix B 3: Review results of neighborhood and citywide workshops – Appendix C 4: Review range of alternatives to be presented at open house ---PAGE BREAK--- A-1 Appendix A: Stakeholder Interview Summary Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan Appendix A: Stakeholder Interview Summary This document summarizes the results of personal interviews conducted with 37 individual stakeholders in October and November 2009. Following 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 Stakeholders Interviewed Arculus Design & Technical Services - Steve Mallory, AIA, CSI Auto Dealers - Ken Williams Ben-Franklin Transit - Tim Fredrickson Ben Franklin Transit - Kathy Mullens Benton County - Mike Shuttleworth Benton County - Susan Walker Benton County Commissioner - James Beaver Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCG) - Art Tackett Benton PUD - Jim Sanders BNSF Railroad – Jan Ruby Jr CID - Keith Martin Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership - Tim Dalton Housing Authority City of Kennewick - Karlene Navarre Kennewick City Manager - Bob Hammond Kennewick General Hospital - Glen Marshall Kennewick Mayor - Tom Moak Kennewick Police Chief - Ken Hohenberg Kennewick School District - Doug Carl Port of Kennewick - Tim Artnzen Property Owner - Rudolph Jesering Tri-Cities & Olympia Railroad – Randolph Peterson Tri-Cities Rivershore Enhancement Council (TREC) - Kris Watkins Tri-Cities Young Professionals Group - Tyler Adams Tri-Cities Young Professionals Group - Melissa McAloon Tri-City Bicycle Club - John Ittner Tri-City Herald - Rufus Friday Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Edison Valerio Tri-City Home Consortium - Carol Evans Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce - Lori Mattson Tri-City Visitor & Convention Bureau - Kris Watkins TRIDEC - Carl Adrian TRIDEC - Kayla Pratt Three Rivers Community Roundtable - Mike Schwenk UDAT Member - Skip Novakovich Union Pacific Railroad – Terrel Anderson 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- A-2 Appendix A: Stakeholder Interview Summary Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan  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 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- A-3 Appendix A: Stakeholder Interview Summary Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan  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 land use  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  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, dining, 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- A-4 Appendix A: Stakeholder Interview Summary Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan  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 water’s 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 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 muke 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 throughout 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  Create a linear park along Canal Drive  Walking, biking as alternative to be promoted more  Improve RR crossings  Complete trail along levee through Duffy’s Pond  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: ---PAGE BREAK--- A-5 Appendix A: Stakeholder Interview Summary Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan  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 and clinics  Develop an incubator and incubator programs for small business 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 from SR 305 interchange  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 ---PAGE BREAK--- A-6 Appendix A: Stakeholder Interview Summary Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan  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 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: ---PAGE BREAK--- A-7 Appendix A: Stakeholder Interview Summary Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan  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 Fruitland 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 or floating pier  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 Fruitland Park  Trails, sidewalks, landscaping, open space, public gathering places  Set up several micro loan programs  Underground power lines  Public art  Investigate realigning Columbia Drive from Washington to Gum Street to provide additional uplands for Duffy’s Pond  Increase lighting throughout area 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 revitalize the RR/BB district should be with:  The Port as lead  A partnership of Port and City  The City as lead  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 ---PAGE BREAK--- A-8 Appendix A: Stakeholder Interview Summary Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan 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 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  Tumble weeds and floating debris are a problem at foot of causeway to Clover Island ---PAGE BREAK--- A-9 Appendix A: Stakeholder Interview Summary Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan Interviews of Railroad Representatives Terminal Superintendent BNSF RR – Jan Ruby Jr  BNSF operates 2 main lines through the Tri-Cities. The mainline runs across Columbia River on the RR bridge just east of the Cable Bridge then south along the Columbia River to Vancouver, then north or south. The secondary line runs across the same bridge through Kennewick then up the Yakima Valley and over Stampede Pass.  Weight and locomotive availability mostly dictate which route is used. The mainline takes almost all of the traffic.  BNSF operates on approximately 5 or 6 lines in Kennewick along the study area, several of which are owned by Union Pacific.  BNSF runs 4 trains of 10 to 20 cars daily through the area. RR traffic is declining on this route.  BNSF has 2 customers in the study area – AmeraGas and Twin City Foods.  BNSF crossing policy is 10 minute maximum blockage without train moving, if work requires a longer stay they will move train to open crossing briefly after 10 minutes.  BNSF is generally opposed to the reduction of ROW.  BNSF would cooperate with upgrading the crossings.  Reaves Geary in the Public/Private Division [PHONE REDACTED] is the principal contact.  BNSF canceled switching contracts with TC&O leading to a significant loss of revenue. CEO Tri-Cities and Olympia RR – Randolph Peterson  TC&O are a switching agent for BNSF  TC&O does not operate in the study area. The area of operation is Richland to Hanford area. TC&O track does come into the Columbia Mall area.  Freight comes in by TC&O rail then by truck up the valley.  The corporate office is on Washington Street in the study area  Suggested an excursion or commuter train along Columbia Park to the TC&O line at the Mall then out to Hanford.  The key to an excursion train is to avoid the Class 1 RR lines, costs would getting be too much.  Is willing to work with the BB/RR project. Manager Industry and Public Projects, Union Pacific RR – Terrel Anderson  New to the current position.  Needs DOT RR crossing numbers to get specific.  Estimates 7 trains a day through the corridor.  Is willing to discuss crossing upgrades on a 50/50 cost sharing basis. ---PAGE BREAK--- A-10 Appendix A: Stakeholder Interview Summary Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-1 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Following are the results of the internet survey One for the Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan – the statistical results for each question are provided following the graphic summary. ---PAGE BREAK--- B-2 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-3 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-4 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-5 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-6 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-7 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-8 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-9 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-10 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-11 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-12 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-13 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-14 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-15 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-16 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-17 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-18 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-19 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-20 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-21 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-22 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-23 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-24 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-25 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-26 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-27 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-28 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-29 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- B-30 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan Comments Shorter surveys would probably equal more completing participants. It's about the river. Make sure development is about reconnecting us to the resource that we borne of. RETAIN AND ADD MORE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE RIVER. Need to make the area feel more safe for shopping and entertainment. Great survey as far as I can tell. I would say try and put something in that gets the opinions of people on fixing up all the old buildings in this area as I believe if that can happen, it would greatly improve the area. There are just too many old business buildings in this area. The dead overgrown mini-golf course is definitely not a high point. It looked better when it was still in business. Probably not very good planning I suspect in this regard. Re-due the blue bridge road construction. The new development is not acceptable. It makes getting around very stressful. More outdoor dining options along the river, more artisan-type retailers, a place to spend a day shopping, picnicking or dining out. I feel badly for the folks in the mobile home parks, but the mobile home parks have to go to make room for newer, more aesthetically pleasing architecture and development. The BB/RR area has huge potential for development taking full advantage of the River Views and proximity to the Columbia River. If nothing else, certainly do not encourage more used car lots on Columbia Drive if you are trying to enhance the image of said area. Improve appearance of existing businesses and get rid of old rundown buildings. Remove all trailer courts in area in favor of condo style homes. Things to do for young professionals 21-35. Restaurants, movie theatre, outdoor activities, outdoor mall, place to go after work for happy hour and on the weekends. Also better shopping for this age group (Urban Outfitters) and even a Trader Joe's. Take down the levees. Remove trailer parks. Put some kind of actual attraction along the river. ---PAGE BREAK--- B-31 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan Get rid of all the trees and bushes along the river in Columbia Park, you can't even see the river as you walk. Actually take care of Columbia Park. The whole park looks like crap, Hardly any nice grass or facilities. The nicest facilities in the park are the new bathrooms. Downtown is really nice. Good revitalization there. Just wish a lot of the businesses could stay around. Need something to attract people to go and shop there. Winery tasting rooms would be great. We are the only big city that I know of that has trailer parks. Seriously, who wants to go to Columbia Park. Would love to see the levees lowered. Better grass at Columbia park. Hermestan has a waterpark, Moses Lake and Ellensberg. When do we get one! Forget the carousel. Put it somewhere already. Kids will not appreciate all the money that has already gone into it. Stop wasting time and money and focus on Aquatic Center!! I do not like trees and other things along the roads because they are hard to see around when trying to get on from a side road. Just try to get on Clearwater from the Pub Tavern with all the garbage growing next to the sidewalk. Give more background information regarding question 11. While I am an informed member of the community, I am sure others who take this survey won’t know. Also - Add an option that reads don't know enough information'' to some of the questions. The accuracy of the answers will. New hotel and restaurants on Clover Island. The view driving to Pasco over Blue Bridge from Yelm is beautiful when the sun is rising, the buildings aren't very visible, but the lights are still on. Once the sun comes up and the lights go off, the buildings aren't very attractive. In fact, its the tree tops in the trailer park that are then the only nice thing too really see. Also, the types of clubs (music) you have in Downtown Kennewick detract from everything because the reputation is terrible; especially the stab and slab (Steakout), too many fights and other unsavory activity. The old houses east of 1st Ave on Kennewick Ave look nice and it looks like the north side homes have been cleaned up but once you get past Washington, they're dives. They look dirty, grimy, and dangerous - especially the corner of Washington and 1st. It's a defining line. Ceasing the trailer park property is unacceptable but you could certainly make the owner clean things up. You should try to ---PAGE BREAK--- B-32 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan get rid of the on Columbia Drive too. I know they have businesses there but they are first rate scam artists and have an earned reputation for their lies and unpaid bills. Try to keep the buildings limited to 2 stories. We don't need a bunch of high rises limiting the view for those who aren't in them. I like the idea of stores with housing above them as long as they don't look like the places across from Zips. No more apartment centers like the area between Hawaiian Village and 4th Avenue. It's a recipe for trouble. Is it safe to get rid of the levies? I would really like to see the riverfront along Columbia Drive cleaned up with more to do recreation wise. Also it would be nice if the streets and businesses were cleaned up around Columbia Drive, and add more restaurants, shopping would be nice. None. Quit spending our money. Develop the waterfront to bring in tourist. Buffering the waterfront restaurants etc. use townhouses or Condo's for maintaining a tax base. Put aside part of your annual budget so the city of Kennewick can fix the mess (roundabout), I will ask for his or her resignation. No Apartments or rental housing--just an invite for crime/gang activity. No high density housing like Parker Bros. development or the trailer park next to the old city shops--both have quickly become eyesores and what was the city thinking??? No We are not Seattle and should stay that way. Preserve history as much as possible. To many roundabouts and KPD needs to learn that they are NOT NYPD so stop acting like them. Seems like this survey is biased to say the BB/RR area is run-down and this survey is support to get more tax payer money. The area is industrial and a more concerted effort should be made to attract a major manufacturer that would create the tax base to support this planned spending. Cater to high end professionals & retired through condos/townhouses, wineries, galleries, office space etc. Install pilings in the river on & around Clover Island to build atop of, which gives us more square footage & doesn't harm our "precious" salmon. Get rid of the used car lots & mobile home courts, they will soon be a thing of the past anyway...Knock the dike down, level all the old buildings on Columbia Drive & put in tall professional office space, high end retail, build upward to stake claim on the view of our river & the fascinating Cable Bridge, i.e. time to get out of the 'dark ages' & grab the future, which is passing us by leaps & bounds daily. ---PAGE BREAK--- B-33 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan The revitalization area should be made into an upscale area. This is riverfront property and should be some of the nicest areas in the Tri-Cities. As it is, this area in question is the biggest slum in the Tri-Cities. Not only is this area perceived unsafe..it IS unsafe. We need to completely change this area and make it something we can be proud of. We, the public, need to retake this area. As it is now, it is embarrassing. I can't stress how bad this area is now. You can load this area with police, and they would do a great job protecting people, but it will still be a slum and not somewhere good people would spend time and money. I would like to see you go with a 100 year plan to purchase all the land between Columbia Drive and the river. Turn that area into a landscaped park, nature area landscaped similar to the Lewiston, ID riverfront. Develop everything south of Columbia Drive getting rid of all used car dealers etc and expand it into nice looking mixed use businesses and housing. Like I say, a 100 year plan, but let’s plan for our future generations now. You have to start somewhere. It needs to be more inviting and prices kept compatible with prices elsewhere in the Tri Cities. It seems these smaller stores charge more. It also has to appeal and feel safe to be there. Survey needs to include North Washington Street Look at how Richland has done their parks and downtown It needs beautified & rebranded. If I am shopping or looking for a place to go out and eat--I rarely think of "old" Kennewick b/c of its disjointed atmosphere & in the Parkade--its dirty condition at night. If I am going to enjoy these locations--it will be in the daylight and only b/c I am already in this area for work. When my family goes out--it is usually for a multiple event night-- and so we go to places where multiple services/family activities are available. That simply isn't the BB/RR/Downtown area. Make an open market with supporting business to HAVE AND ATRACT PEOPLE TO WALK AND ENJOY THEIR VISIT. Let's keep it natural. Development doesn't seem to help draw tourists. Advertisement of activities in the Tri Cities is the worst More green spaces and walking paths. Would also love to see better river crossing options for bicyclists. There is a real opportunity to make this area a nice pedestrian/shopping neighborhood and I hope that this goes in that direction. If question #28 really meant <18, there are 2 in my household under 18. The entrance with the roundabouts on the west side of Columbia Drive is confusing and uninviting, especially to those unfamiliar with the setup. Don't destroy the Columbia Drive area by filling up the area with condos, apartments, and such so that views and access to trails and the river are inaccessible to the rest of us. Don't overbuild. Keep the naturalness of the river, Duffy's pond, and the river shore. Tattoo parlors and antique shops are not places I care to frequent, therefore, there is little to draw me to the downtown area, except for David's shoes. When we first moved here in 1975 there was a drug store, a fabric shop, a great steak house, and other businesses that drew me to the downtown area. Now there are very few shops downtown that provide the things I wish to buy. ---PAGE BREAK--- B-34 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan Adopt the Port of Kennewick Plan and tighten the links to downtown, enhance the west end and let the process fill in towards the river. Open up access to the riverfront and improve it so it can be used by all residents. This may involve new housing that is upscale but everyone likes a nice area with parks and restaurants. Would be nice to lower or remove the levees. Residents need to be considered first. I'm looking forward to seeing great improvements in the BB/RR district! Put some sort of entertainment venue, like an amphitheater, and an aquatics center, and make access to the river a high priority. Provide place for individual citizens to present proposal options for Citizen public review. Need to slow traffic down to accommodate pedestrian traffic. Improvements on the east end of Columbia Drive are very much needed as soon as possible. A park living experience along the shore. High density housing options for City-style living with a good green belt by the river front. Upscale living with boutique shops. Upscale nightlife further away from the riverfront. Upscale bars and boutique eateries (similar to San Diego's Gas Lamp district). Microbreweries and nightlife for the upscale metro-living made along the river front. The BB should all be an entertainment district. All should be water front property. That is where tourism dollars will come from. Riverfront development, athletic fields, entertainment. Nice beaches. Add more retail shopping like outlet malls, Starbucks, things that are on the West side of town. I would like to see the mobile home parks and business along the Columbia Drive District to be removed! I would like to the area be turned into a nice area where people can shop and dine. Get rid of the bars in downtown Kennewick. A lot of work has been done to make the area east of Washington Street along the bike path look nice, but the rest of the bike path to the west could use some beautification too. Don't just limit our resources to the elite who frequent Clover Island. Concerned that you are spending money on future plans when you are having problems maintaining what you already have, what w/talks of layoffs & cutbacks. ---PAGE BREAK--- B-35 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan Get rid of 217 and 305 E Columbia Drive slums We need better access to the river and more public docks, tie-ons etc. Utilize the water, more docks for boaters to gain access to the parks. Attracted private developer to remodel Clover Island Hotel and provide boat moorage for out of town guests. Reach out to existing Kennewick residents but include the arts agencies, educational and technical skills groups and architects/planners outside of city hall. I think the largest concern is the aesthetic of the BB/RR area, specifically Columbia Drive. Landscaping, trees, and garden mediums would make for a dramatic improvement. I think that the mobile home area by the river should be turned into townhomes and apartments. In order to promote the initiative with residents, current residents of the impacted mobile home park should receive signing bonuses and lower rent if they reserve an apartment/townhouse. You can't completely displace people from their homes, but a mobile park along the river is very and is not profitable. STOP building Roundabouts We feel that spending money on this area is a waste of time and money. The entire area would have to be demolished and rebuilt in order to attract nice, family-friendly businesses. The area is dirty, grungy, unsafe, and not family-friendly. City money should be spent in areas (West Kennewick/Columbia Park) that are currently populated by families and professionals. The BB/RR area is out of the way for most shoppers in the Tri-Cities and has nothing to offer locals and visitors unless they want to buy a cheap used car. It is a shame that Cedars and Bateman Island are in such a poor location. These businesses and recent development would be better placed in west Kennewick and Columbia Park West. Please don't waste any more money in this area and use the money to water the grass in Columbia Park so we don't have to drive to Richland to visit their park and eat in their restaurants. Thank you for allowing non-Kennewick residents to participate. The previous generation really blew it when they ripped out the Green bridge - it could've been the connection that made redevelopment work on BOTH sides of the river... But at least you're trying. Maybe if a performing arts center could be right next to the Blue Bridge, and have egress through both Columbia Park and Columbia Park trail.. maybe... Mixed use development would rock!!! The Young leaders said "build a downtown' great - but it would be unethical and very expensive to evict everyone and push out the low income families. Also, there are many thriving businesses, and an eclectic mix sort of makes it cool. A public private partnership such as a community development organization that can support true mixed use development is critical. ALSO, go for low impact, sustainable development. Do what's RIGHT not what's easy. SET THE BEST example... don't ---PAGE BREAK--- B-36 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan cut corners, do it right the first time. Also build it for Kennewick, and for the rest of us... in the end, we, Tri-Citians have to live with it too. What do I mean by that? Well, for instance, whoever recommended the Convention Center be near the mall (and incidentally next to the jail and the least walk-able neighborhood in the region - oh wait, now Road 68 earns that title) were so clueless. No one goes to a convention to be near a mall just like the one at home. There is no infrastructure anywhere in TC's to support a REAL decent convention of the sort that goes to Portland or Austin because there's stuff to do at night. Even state-based organizations have difficulty finding a space with enough rooms for breakout sessions and hotel rooms... My professional organization had a convention in Wenatchee, because it has more to do at night within SAFE walking distance of their convention center/hotel! The mobile home parks need to go. Create a similar environment as the Columbia Point in Richland. Move the levy back and allow access to riverfront. Please do not pour more money into this project. The City of Kennewick needs to focus on priorities, such as creating desirable recreational opportunities for families moving to the Tri-Cities. The City currently lacks the nice park atmosphere (like Richland has developed) yet City management sits on a gold mine (Columbia Park and Columbia Park West). In order to retain young families within the City, the City management must begin focusing on recreation and things for people to do besides shop. Money would be much better spent to develop Columbia Park in its entirety. The park currently has problems which could be fixed cheaply, such as the removal of all the brush along SR 240 and limiting where people choose to do their inappropriate activities. The City does not seem overly concerned about creating a safe place (on the river and near the majorly visited areas) for families to visit and play. Granted there are lots of newer or well developed parks in the City, however with the exception of the park near the Playground of Dreams, the park remains an eye sore. The BB/RR project was a nice idea however the surrounding area is not a place where people from West Kennewick and Richland will visit. It is out of the way for shoppers headed to Columbia Center. It is inconvenient for patrons to travel from most locations in 2 of 3 of the Tri-Cities (or even West Pasco) to visit the BB/RR area. I have not talked to anyone who would move into a condo or a nice apartment in the area if the BB/RR was developed. The factor seems to be the surrounding “East Kennewick” atmosphere. The City needs to look at cities of similar sizes and learn from their successes. I use Boise (which in itself is much larger than Kennewick but not the Tri-Cities) but they have created a wonderful atmosphere along the river, numerous bike and hiking trails and Downtown parking is a big issue. Columbia Drive businesses/storefronts are dreary and old. A river view and shoreline enhancement is critical to the development. If these are not achievable, then you may as well enhance neighborhoods east of Gum street. ---PAGE BREAK--- B-37 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan Re-contact all property owners personally and invite to these meetings. The area in question is not an area I currently want to take my children to. It is ugly and full of crime. The police department does a good job, but that area just attracts the bad people. Get rid of the trailer parks, labor ready, and the dishonest car sellers. If there was more family oriented things, places to shop, and I felt safe I would go to the area more often. The riverfront should be made upscale and desirable. Our city has an abundant amount of water front and none of it is even close to being used to its potential. I think to get things rolling that if we could get some investors to do a nicer hotel, an office campus and some nice restaurants that it would be more attractive. Then some entertainment or amphitheater might work. Leave Columbia Park alone! House boats on Lake Wallula Remove all the stupid roundabouts in the city of Kennewick and especially the mess that will not allow you to drive next to a truck as you enter and exit the city on SR-240. Those double roundabouts are the biggest "cluster" I have ever had the misfortune to navigate in a car, truck or and I am adamantly against any more developments that will include anymore of this type of traffic revisions and will continue to vote against any levy, bond or for that matter, elected individuals that support such nonsense. Need to create a better downtown environment for young professionals. The mobile home park at Clover Island is an eye sore and something needs to be done with that. Some sort of overpass over the railroad tracks - the traffic is horrendous because of the amount of train movement and it is Bull doze it all and start over I believe creating a wakeboarding cable park in the Duffy's Pond area is a great idea. I think it would also be a good idea to add other actions sports activities in the area such as a BMX/Skateboard park would be great as well. Possibly an area restaurants could build around so the patrons would have something to watch while they are eating. Upper city management should support the efforts of the planning personnel; upper city management should listen to the voices of the citizens. Don't over develop!!!! Preserve natural shoreline and access for everyone, not just the rich privileged few who can afford to buy or rent expensive townhouses!! ---PAGE BREAK--- B-38 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan The survey should allow for persons to mark N/A or not known. To get more information from the public, the newspaper could help out better than they have. Unless Kennewick doesn't want the publicity. Make the BB/RR area have more activities for both residents and tourists. Make it a place where people want to go with their families for entertainment. Nope Please place a performing arts center in the BB/RR Revitalization Area. Push development back from the riverfront - have a natural park-like atmosphere along the river. Have mixed use/mixed income/denser development in the rest of the BB/RR area, but away from the river. No No Keep lighthouses at the ocean! Put Canal Street fish art in a place to enjoy it like downtown Kennewick. Better parking. A centralized parking spot surrounded by businesses. Recreation. Yes, see map (map says Build fishing pier here). Drawing depicts a pier that runs from the approximate location of the lighthouse on Clover Island southwest at a 45 degree angle to the levee trail. No ---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? 37.6% (70) 21.0% (39) 22.0% (41) 12.9% (24) 5.4% (10) 1.1% 186 Columbia Park Fishing Pond, Splash Park, Playground? 31.9% (59) 21.6% (40) 26.5% (49) 16.8% (31) 3.2% 0.0% 185 Fruitland Park? 66.5% (123) 17.3% (32) 8.1% (15) 5.9% (11) 1.1% 1.1% 185 Keewaydin Park? 40.7% (74) 30.2% (55) 17.6% (32) 6.0% (11) 3.8% 1.6% 182 Civic Center and Memorial Pool? 50.8% (93) 26.8% (49) 13.7% (25) 7.1% (13) 1.1% 0.5% 183 Clover Island Marina or Yacht Club? 45.2% (84) 21.5% (40) 16.1% (30) 12.4% (23) 4.3% 0.5% 186 Clover Island restaurants or brewery? 22.5% (42) 23.5% (44) 20.9% (39) 27.3% (51) 5.3% (10) 0.5% 187 Park Middle/Kennewick High School athletic fields (Lampson Stadium)? 42.2% (79) 21.9% (41) 9.1% (17) 13.4% (25) 8.6% (16) 4.8% 187 Columbia Drive businesses (auto and others)? 11.8% (22) 28.0% (52) 19.4% (36) 24.7% (46) 11.8% (22) 4.3% 186 Downtown businesses and stores? 9.6% (18) 16.0% (30) 21.4% (40) 32.1% (60) 16.0% (30) 4.8% 187 answered question 188 skipped question 3 B-1 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 19.6% (36) 27.2% (50) 16.3% (30) 22.8% (42) 11.4% (21) 2.7% 184 Historic Downtown? 14.3% (26) 24.2% (44) 15.9% (29) 30.2% (55) 12.6% (23) 2.7% 182 Columbia Center Mall? 6.0% (11) 7.6% (14) 19.6% (36) 42.9% (79) 21.7% (40) 2.2% 184 Elsewhere in Kennewick? 0.5% 2.7% 2.2% 32.4% (60) 49.2% (91) 13.0% (24) 185 Elsewhere in Tri-Cities? 2.2% 8.7% (16) 7.1% (13) 31.0% (57) 35.3% (65) 15.8% (29) 184 Elsewhere outside Tri-Cities? 4.4% 30.6% (56) 31.7% (58) 29.0% (53) 3.8% 0.5% 183 answered question 185 skipped question 6 B-2 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 1.1% 0.5% 0.5% 72.6% (135) 25.3% (47) 0.0% Clothing and accessories? 0.0% 3.2% 44.3% (82) 34.6% (64) 10.8% (20) 7.0% (13) Barber and hair salons? 2.7% 10.3% (19) 5.4% (10) 57.3% (106) 22.7% (42) 1.6% Cards, flowers, and gifts? 1.1% 10.9% (20) 7.7% (14) 57.4% (105) 21.9% (40) 1.1% Hardware? 2.7% 14.2% (26) 1.6% 58.5% (107) 23.0% (42) 0.0% Auto sales? 9.4% (17) 2.8% 0.0% 45.0% (81) 34.4% (62) 8.3% (15) Auto services? 7.8% (14) 5.6% (10) 1.7% 58.1% (104) 25.7% (46) 1.1% Bank and financial? 1.1% 8.2% (15) 2.7% 63.4% (116) 24.0% (44) 0.5% Dental and/or medical? 1.1% 4.9% 0.0% 60.0% (111) 33.5% (62) 0.5% Professional and legal? 0.0% 9.3% (16) 0.6% 54.1% (93) 34.9% (60) 1.2% Restaurants and/or breweries? 4.3% 11.9% (22) 4.3% 57.8% (107) 20.0% (37) 1.6% answered question skipped question B-3 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 7.7% (14) 11.5% (21) 22.5% (41) 30.8% (56) 27.5% (50) 182 Better selection of goods and services offered elsewhere? 4.4% 4.9% 16.5% (30) 37.4% (68) 36.8% (67) 182 Better customer service provided elsewhere - friendly, helpful, etc? 37.8% (68) 21.1% (38) 23.3% (42) 12.8% (23) 5.0% 180 Lower prices provided elsewhere? 14.5% (26) 17.3% (31) 25.7% (46) 24.0% (43) 18.4% (33) 179 More/better traffic and parking conditions elsewhere? 21.1% (38) 25.0% (45) 18.9% (34) 20.6% (37) 14.4% (26) 180 Better access by transit bus routes and stops? 66.9% (117) 12.6% (22) 9.7% (17) 5.7% (10) 5.1% 175 Cleaner, more pleasant looking stores and grounds elsewhere? 20.3% (37) 13.7% (25) 25.8% (47) 19.8% (36) 20.3% (37) 182 Perception of better safety and security measures? 24.6% (44) 14.5% (26) 24.0% (43) 16.8% (30) 20.1% (36) 179 Convenience - closer to home? 23.8% (43) 12.7% (23) 12.7% (23) 19.3% (35) 31.5% (57) 181 Ability to pay elsewhere with check, debit, or credit card? 46.4% (84) 18.2% (33) 17.1% (31) 8.8% (16) 9.4% (17) 181 answered question 183 skipped question 8 B-4 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 8.0% (14) 15.9% (28) 40.3% (71) 32.4% (57) 3.4% 176 Quality of jobs available? 9.1% (16) 22.3% (39) 40.0% (70) 24.0% (42) 4.6% 175 Pay or wage scales? 11.9% (21) 20.5% (36) 38.1% (67) 27.3% (48) 2.3% 176 Job benefits (health insurance, etc)? 11.6% (20) 24.9% (43) 39.3% (68) 23.1% (40) 1.2% 173 Working conditions? 4.0% 17.8% (31) 39.7% (69) 33.3% (58) 5.2% 174 Job support services - child and daycare facilities? 8.1% (14) 21.5% (37) 48.8% (84) 19.8% (34) 1.7% 172 Opportunities for training and skill development? 9.2% (16) 17.8% (31) 40.8% (71) 28.7% (50) 3.4% 174 Opportunities for advancement? 9.8% (17) 19.0% (33) 48.3% (84) 20.7% (36) 2.3% 174 answered question 176 skipped question 15 6. 6: Existing safety and security measures in Kennewick: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Police protection? 7.6% (14) 9.8% (18) 20.7% (38) 40.8% (75) 21.2% (39) 184 Fire protection? 1.6% 6.0% (11) 20.1% (37) 46.2% (85) 26.1% (48) 184 Streets, sidewalks, and roadway lighting? 6.5% (12) 17.9% (33) 33.7% (62) 32.1% (59) 9.8% (18) 184 answered question 184 skipped question 7 B-5 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 2.8% 8.4% (15) 30.9% (55) 44.4% (79) 13.5% (24) 178 Schools - technical and college? 17.6% (31) 18.8% (33) 29.0% (51) 27.8% (49) 6.8% (12) 176 Land use planning and development? 24.3% (44) 23.2% (42) 29.8% (54) 19.3% (35) 3.3% 181 Utility costs? 8.0% (14) 19.9% (35) 40.9% (72) 24.4% (43) 6.8% (12) 176 answered question 182 skipped question 9 8. 8: Existing transportation conditions in Kennewick: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Traffic volumes and patterns? 10.3% (19) 22.3% (41) 35.9% (66) 28.3% (52) 3.3% 184 On and off-street parking? 8.2% (15) 19.6% (36) 35.9% (66) 33.7% (62) 2.7% 184 Bus routes, stops, and schedules? 6.3% (11) 20.7% (36) 31.6% (55) 37.4% (65) 4.0% 174 On and off-road trail systems? 21.0% (37) 21.0% (37) 30.7% (54) 22.7% (40) 4.5% 176 On and off-road bike routes? 18.0% (32) 24.7% (44) 25.3% (45) 24.2% (43) 7.9% (14) 178 answered question 185 skipped question 6 B-6 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 5.6% (10) 10.1% (18) 37.1% (66) 38.8% (69) 8.4% (15) 178 Neighborhood selection - quality and location? 5.6% (10) 12.9% (23) 34.3% (61) 38.8% (69) 8.4% (15) 178 Sales housing - availability? 2.8% 14.6% (26) 46.1% (82) 30.3% (54) 6.2% (11) 178 Sales housing - prices? 7.3% (13) 14.7% (26) 33.3% (59) 39.0% (69) 5.6% (10) 177 Rental housing - availability? 17.9% (30) 26.2% (44) 40.5% (68) 14.3% (24) 1.2% 168 Rental housing - rent levels? 16.7% (28) 23.2% (39) 45.8% (77) 13.1% (22) 1.2% 168 answered question 179 skipped question 12 B-7 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 12.0% (22) 23.0% (42) 31.7% (58) 30.6% (56) 2.7% 183 Off-road trail systems? 22.7% (40) 29.5% (52) 26.1% (46) 18.8% (33) 2.8% 176 Parks with picnicking and playgrounds? 2.2% 16.5% (30) 31.9% (58) 39.0% (71) 10.4% (19) 182 Athletic courts and fields? 2.2% 12.7% (23) 39.2% (71) 37.6% (68) 8.3% (15) 181 Aquatic facilities? 49.7% (88) 26.0% (46) 15.8% (28) 7.3% (13) 1.1% 177 Indoor physical conditioning and gymnasiums? 15.3% (27) 27.8% (49) 34.1% (60) 19.9% (35) 2.8% 176 Community center classrooms and meeting rooms? 12.4% (22) 28.1% (50) 46.6% (83) 11.2% (20) 1.7% 178 Large meeting and conference facilities? 4.5% 20.9% (37) 29.9% (53) 33.9% (60) 10.7% (19) 177 Quality of life in general? 3.3% 7.7% (14) 27.3% (50) 47.0% (86) 14.8% (27) 183 answered question 185 skipped question 6 B-8 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 30.1% (55) 27.3% (50) 27.9% (51) 13.7% (25) 1.1% 183 Wildlife habitat protections around Duffy's Pond? 26.3% (47) 33.0% (59) 26.3% (47) 13.4% (24) 1.1% 179 Open space and scenic areas along the riverfront? 29.1% (53) 30.8% (56) 23.1% (42) 13.7% (25) 3.3% 182 Stormwater systems - drainage basins? 10.9% (19) 30.3% (53) 37.1% (65) 17.1% (30) 4.6% 175 Flood systems - levies and dams? 8.9% (16) 19.4% (35) 33.9% (61) 26.7% (48) 11.1% (20) 180 answered question 183 skipped question 8 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? 14.8% (27) 27.9% (51) 35.5% (65) 20.2% (37) 1.6% 183 Roadway access between Columbia Drive, SR-240, and the bridges? 21.9% (40) 21.3% (39) 29.0% (53) 24.0% (44) 3.8% 183 Roadway access between BB/RR and the Downtown? 12.6% (23) 30.1% (55) 34.4% (63) 21.3% (39) 1.6% 183 Bus routes and stops in BB/RR? 9.9% (17) 24.6% (42) 47.4% (81) 17.0% (29) 1.2% 171 Sidewalks and pedestrian access? 19.2% (35) 29.1% (53) 32.4% (59) 18.7% (34) 0.5% 182 On-road bicycle routes? 36.0% (63) 33.1% (58) 22.3% (39) 8.6% (15) 0.0% 175 answered question 184 skipped question 7 B-9 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 65.0% (117) 18.9% (34) 11.7% (21) 3.3% 1.1% 180 Single family housing - quality and appearances? 42.0% (76) 34.3% (62) 17.7% (32) 5.5% (10) 0.6% 181 Neighborhood improvements - sidewalks, curbs, pavement, lighting? 37.1% (66) 33.7% (60) 21.9% (39) 7.3% (13) 0.0% 178 answered question 181 skipped question 10 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? 47.8% (87) 30.8% (56) 14.8% (27) 6.6% (12) 0.0% 182 General cleanliness and attractiveness? 46.7% (85) 34.6% (63) 11.5% (21) 7.1% (13) 0.0% 182 Advertising signage - content, location, and number? 37.9% (69) 38.5% (70) 19.2% (35) 4.4% 0.0% 182 Street amenities - trees, landscaping, benches, etc? 54.4% (99) 24.2% (44) 13.2% (24) 7.7% (14) 0.5% 182 Street improvements - crosswalks, lighting, and sidewalks? 31.1% (56) 35.6% (64) 23.9% (43) 8.3% (15) 1.1% 180 View from SR-240 and the bridges? 29.3% (53) 29.8% (54) 19.3% (35) 19.9% (36) 1.7% 181 City entrances from SR-240, SR- 395, and Cable Bridge? 29.3% (53) 31.5% (57) 21.5% (39) 16.0% (29) 1.7% 181 answered question 182 skipped question 9 B-10 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 12.9% (23) 17.4% (31) 30.9% (55) 23.6% (42) 15.2% (27) 178 Recruit more auto sales and services? 48.6% (87) 33.5% (60) 11.2% (20) 5.0% 1.7% 179 Recruit more industrial jobs and opportunities? 22.6% (40) 26.6% (47) 28.8% (51) 15.8% (28) 6.2% (11) 177 Recruit more retail businesses? 8.3% (15) 10.6% (19) 20.6% (37) 37.2% (67) 23.3% (42) 180 Recruit more professional goods and services? 8.4% (15) 10.1% (18) 27.0% (48) 32.0% (57) 22.5% (40) 178 Recruit more tourist and entertainment services? 9.5% (17) 6.1% (11) 21.8% (39) 23.5% (42) 39.1% (70) 179 answered question 180 skipped question 11 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? 53.6% (97) 17.1% (31) 12.2% (22) 9.9% (18) 7.2% (13) 181 Retain and improve single family neighborhoods? 19.0% (34) 13.4% (24) 31.3% (56) 24.0% (43) 12.3% (22) 179 Develop townhouse and higher density single-family housing? 17.2% (31) 16.7% (30) 22.2% (40) 24.4% (44) 19.4% (35) 180 Develop apartments and higher density multi-family housing? 27.9% (50) 21.2% (38) 24.0% (43) 17.9% (32) 8.9% (16) 179 Develop mixed-use structures with housing on upper floors? 14.5% (26) 12.3% (22) 20.7% (37) 21.2% (38) 31.3% (56) 179 answered question 181 skipped question 10 B-11 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 12.6% (22) 20.0% (35) 37.1% (65) 18.3% (32) 12.0% (21) 175 For younger, first-time buyer households? 8.5% (15) 14.7% (26) 39.5% (70) 27.7% (49) 9.6% (17) 177 For middle families with children? 12.1% (21) 16.1% (28) 37.4% (65) 26.4% (46) 8.0% (14) 174 For older, empty-nestor households? 6.9% (12) 13.1% (23) 38.9% (68) 27.4% (48) 13.7% (24) 175 For workforce households - single adults or couples? 6.3% (11) 7.4% (13) 35.2% (62) 35.2% (62) 15.9% (28) 176 In mixed income developments - all households? 13.1% (23) 13.7% (24) 37.7% (66) 22.3% (39) 13.1% (23) 175 answered question 178 skipped question 13 B-12 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 4.5% 18.0% (32) 37.6% (67) 26.4% (47) 13.5% (24) 178 Extend views and trails to the riverfront? 1.7% 8.3% (15) 16.7% (30) 32.8% (59) 40.6% (73) 180 Improve access and habitat around Duffy's Pond? 6.2% (11) 11.9% (21) 22.6% (40) 32.8% (58) 26.6% (47) 177 Breach the levy and naturalize the shoreline? 12.9% (23) 11.2% (20) 21.9% (39) 16.3% (29) 37.6% (67) 178 Install trees, medians, and other streetscape on Columbia Drive? 7.8% (14) 6.1% (11) 24.0% (43) 23.5% (42) 38.5% (69) 179 Buffer and landscape the railroad tracks? 8.9% (16) 6.1% (11) 29.6% (53) 25.7% (46) 29.6% (53) 179 Improve signage and appearance from SR-240 and the bridges? 6.1% (11) 11.2% (20) 31.3% (56) 22.9% (41) 28.5% (51) 179 answered question 180 skipped question 11 B-13 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 8.7% 16 BB/RR-Downtown area? 13.1% 24 Elsewhere in Kennewick? 40.4% 74 Richland? 16.4% 30 Pasco? 8.2% 15 Elsewhere in Tri-Cities? 9.3% 17 Elsewhere outside of Tri-Cities? 3.8% 7 answered question 183 skipped question 8 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? 7.8% (14) 33.3% (60) 50.6% (91) 5.6% (10) 2.2% 0.6% 180 answered question 180 skipped question 11 B-14 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 15.2% (26) 46.2% (79) 9.9% (17) 6.4% (11) 3.5% 4.1% Other employed member? 12.0% (16) 39.1% (52) 8.3% (11) 12.0% (16) 8.3% (11) 7.5% (10) Other employed member? 6.5% 16.1% 6.5% 16.1% 16.1% 12.9% Other employed member? 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 22.2% 0.0% 11.1% 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? 1.1% 19.1% (35) 5.5% (10) 22.4% (41) 32.8% (60) 19.1% (35) 183 Other employed member? 1.5% 21.3% (29) 1.5% 22.8% (31) 33.8% (46) 19.1% (26) 136 Other employed member? 9.1% 30.3% (10) 6.1% 24.2% 15.2% 15.2% 33 Other employed member? 16.7% 33.3% 11.1% 16.7% 5.6% 16.7% 18 answered question 183 skipped question 8 B-15 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- 16 of 19 23. 23: Where do you live? Response Percent Response Count Kennewick - in the BB/RR neighborhoods? 8.7% 16 Kennewick - west of SR-395? 22.3% 41 Kennewick - east of SR-395? 38.0% 70 Elsewhere in Tri-Cities? 28.8% 53 Outside of Tri-Cities? 0.5% 1 Elsewhere in Washington State? 0.5% 1 Outside of Washington State? 1.1% 2 answered question 184 skipped question 7 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? 1.1% 10.2% (19) 14.5% (27) 23.1% (43) 51.1% (95) 186 answered question 186 skipped question 5 25. 25: What type of housing do you live in? Own Rent Response Count Type housing? 89.6% (164) 10.4% (19) 183 answered question 183 skipped question 8 B-16 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- 17 of 19 26. 26: What is your gender? Male Female Response Count Gender? 61.6% (114) 38.4% (71) 185 answered question 185 skipped question 6 27. 27: In which age group are you in? <18 18-24 25-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Response Count Age group? 9.1% (17) 7.0% (13) 21.5% (40) 26.3% (49) 31.2% (58) 4.8% 186 answered question 186 skipped question 5 B-17 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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? 21.5% (20) 26.9% (25) 35.5% (33) 7.5% 3.2% 5.4% 93 18-24? 39.7% (23) 34.5% (20) 24.1% (14) 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 58 25-34? 36.1% (26) 19.4% (14) 44.4% (32) 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 72 35-49? 19.6% (18) 29.3% (27) 50.0% (46) 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 92 50-64? 20.5% (18) 37.5% (33) 42.0% (37) 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 88 65+? 62.5% (25) 17.5% 17.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 40 answered question 184 skipped question 7 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% 5.1% 5.6% (10) 8.4% (15) 18.0% (32) 30.3% (54) 30.3% (54) 178 answered question 178 skipped question 13 B-18 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---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 89 answered question 89 skipped question 102 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 59 answered question 59 skipped question 132 B-19 Appendix B: Internet Survey One Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Rail Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- C-1 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Neighborhoods Likes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Access - from SR-395 and Cable Bridge X X X X X X X X Access - to SR-395, Cable Bridge, rest of region X X X X X X X X Access - to river including fishing X X X X X Access - local street grid – functional X X X X X X Aesthetics – of Cable Bridge and night lighting X X X Auto Row – convenience of services and sales X X X Climate – sunshine and temperature X Clover Island Marina – view and activity X X X Clover Island – quality of redevelopment X X X Clover Island – relationship with city X X Columbia Park – relationship to riverfront X X Commercial on Columbia Drive - convenience X X Cost – of housing, properties X X Demographics - of city and district X Diversity - of uses and activities X X X Diversity - people friendly and diverse X X X Housing – single family neighborhood X Property/business ownership – local X Property/business ownership – potential X X X Levy – lowering and swale improvement X Noise – lack of, quiet neighborhood X X Railroads – 2 class 1 freight carriers X River - Lake Wallula for impounded river area X X Sacajawea Trail – views, location, and activity X X X X X Scale - of area and downtown X Tax rate - low X Traffic - access and volumes on Columbia Drive X X Trees – especially large trees in developed areas X X Veteran’s Memorial – adjacent Cable Bridge X X Views - north of river from hillside X X Views - of river, bridges, and marinas X X X ---PAGE BREAK--- C-2 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan Neighborhoods Dislikes – features needing improvement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Aesthetics – district lacks definition X X X X Appearances in general – need cleaning up X X X X X X Appearances – auto row X X Branding - lack of X X X Culture of area – drugs, transients, and crime X X X X X X Dark streets - add street lights for safety X X X X Dogs – pooper scooper requirement X Facades – no street/pedestrian definition X X X Gateways – need entry definition X X Land use – some incompatible X Momentum – lack of to date X Parking – for levy and river activities X X X X Preserve character of area in any improvements X Property ownership – too much rental X Public facilities – are none in area X Railroad tracks – crossing hazards X Railroad tracks and yard – barrier X River edges and water quality – improve X X X River activities – increase boat landings/access X X Road – Benton intersection turning visibility X Roundabouts – confusing, need better wayfinding X X X Roundabouts – too narrow for trucks X X X Seasonal parking – hydroplane races X Smells/odder – from produce plant X Strategy – need one X X X Streets – need resurfacing, curbs, gutters X X X Streetscape – need basic sidewalks, trees, etc X X X Traffic – volume on Columbia Drive X Trails – need on-road route definitions X Trails – need additional river/levy connections X X Underutilized - empty buildings X X X Underutilized lands and properties X X X ---PAGE BREAK--- C-3 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan Neighborhoods Duffy’s Pond 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Activities – create beach for swimming X Activities – create ice skating rink in winter X X X Activities – create water ski/wakeboard area X Activities – install amphitheater X Activities – install fishing pier towards Blue Bridge X Activities – install dock as bridge to island X Activities – paddle boat and canoe rentals in pond X X Activities – farmers’ market X X Activities – water park X Activities – active recreation X X Catfish Island – green area, small park X X X Levy – remove and relocate around pond X X X Land use – develop mixed use around pond X X X X X Land use – develop hotel adjacent Cable Bridge X Swale – expand pond west into swale X X Trails – expand around pond and onto island X X X Transit – loop around area to increase access X X Water quality – aerate/increase pumping into river X Wildlife – improve habitat conditions, views of X Neighborhoods Riverfront 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Access – increase direct access to river X X X X X Access – bridge over swales to levy top X X Access – improve connections with Columbia Park X X X Activities – wakeboarding park X Activities - fishing pier addn towards Blue Bridge X X X Activities – transient boat docks incl tour boats X X X Activities – extend railroad from Columbia Park X X X Activities – performing arts center X Activities – museum of transportation X X Activities – miniature golf X X Activities – family-oriented fun center X X X Activities – indoor community/recreation center X X X Activities – community gardens X Downtown – make river connections X X X Neighborhoods ---PAGE BREAK--- C-4 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan Riverfront - continued 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Improvements – install lighting, other amenities X X X Parking – at convenient locations to levy X X X X Land use – create river oriented developments X X X Land use – create river oriented destinations X X Land use – houseboats X X X Levy surface – install landscaping inner and outer X X X X Levy surface – create more park-like nodes X X Levy outer – install beaches and habitat X X Levy – fill Clover Island shallows on west end X X X Swale – improve aesthetics – landscaping X X X X Swale – install furnishings X X Swale – create access over to levy X X X Swale – expand into wetlands and ponds X X Swale – cover over X Viewpoints – create views corridors on roadways X X Neighborhoods Auto Row – when separated from other uses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Aesthetics – better landscaping, signage, etc X X Auto mall – consolidate, relocate X Incompatible – with other developing uses X Important use – but not here X Land values- will intensify or relocate X X Parking – require on-lot rather on-sidewalk X X Streetscape – not pedestrian friendly X X Marketing – promote Auto Row brand X Off-loading of vehicles – median only area X Neighborhoods Industrial – when separate from other uses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Retain - historical railroad oriented X Parking/vehicle storage – relocate from roadways X View – install screening of junky areas X ---PAGE BREAK--- C-5 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan Neighborhoods Railroads and railroad corridor area 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Crossings – extend streetscape across tracks X X X Crossings – waiting shelters for bikes, people X Crossings – better road surface levelers X Farmers’ Market – depot to east of Benton X X X X X X Parking lot – depot to east of Benton X X X X Railroad – excursion/dinner train from BNSF depot X X Railroad – retain warehouse, industrial uses X X Transit center – between rails at BNSF depot X Landscape – create greenway X X Old tunnel at - reactivate X New crossing – west of Fruitland X Emergency access – improve connections X Under/overpass – from west end X X Spurs and sidings – remove unused (Port owned?) X Switch yards – relocate east or into Pasco X Neighborhoods Roads, transit, bikes, pedestrians 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Benton – extend to river as road or view corridor X Bikeways – no access under/across bridges X X Bikeways – improve on-road throughout area X X X X Columbia Park – improve roadway connections X X X Columbia Trail – relocate away from levy X X X Columbia Trail – extend parallel levy Cable Bridge X Parking – place below new buildings X Roundabouts – on-ramp to Blue Bridge too narrow X X Streetscape – upgrade function, appearances X X Sidewalks – buffer from street edge X Trails – link levy trail to Clover Island X X Transit – improve shelters and waiting areas X X X Visibility – around corners, especially Fruitland X X Yellowstone Highway – Cable Bridge off-ramp X ---PAGE BREAK--- C-6 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan Neighborhoods Density - building heights 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Height – staggered lowest at shore, highest back X X Height - 5-story over parking/retail platforms X X X X X Height - 20-story – locate along shorelines X X X X Height – multiple, mixed use structures X X X X X Height – retain single family on west end X X X X X Levy – integrate new buildings into inside edge X View corridors – between buildings to shoreline X X X X Neighborhoods Occupants of revitalized area 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Childless couples – in higher density housing X X X X Retirees - growing regional market segment X X X X X Snowbirds – retirement segment X X X X Families – important for diversity X X X X X Mixed income – including upper and affordable X X X X X X X X X Ownership – rather than rental X Workforce housing – affordable, mixed housing X X X X X X X Live-work units – in mixed use structures X Extended stay – time share condos X Elderly – assisted living X X X Neighborhoods Land use 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Auto row – electric, smart cars, bikes, multi-modal X X Conference/convention – w/hotel developments X X Conference hotels – adjacent Blue/Cable Bridges X X X X X Education – technical or college X X Entertainment – cinema and performing arts X X X Entertainment – restaurant of family menu X X X Entertainment – restaurant and X X Entertainment – more microbrew, winery tasting X X Industrial – light and railroad related X X X Industrial – nuclear related X X Industrial – high tech Hanford incubators X X Interpretive – river, Native American, history X Interpretive – children’s museum, education, play X X Neighborhoods ---PAGE BREAK--- C-7 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan Land use - continued 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Interpretive – agriculture, wineries, nuclear X Mixed use – with retail, upper floor office/housing X X X X X X Recreation – community center, workout facility X X X Retail – grocery and convenience uses X X X Neighborhoods Economics – sustainability 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Incubators – of high tech industries X X X X X Retirement – will outlast Hanford cycles X X Neighborhoods Implementation agents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Kennewick/Benton County X X X Kennewick Housing Authority X Port of Kennewick X X X Umatilla Tribe X Corp Engineers X X PUD X BNSF & UP Railroads X Private developers X X X Property/business owners X X X Residents X X X Community Development Corp – nonprofit X Public Development Authority – public X Neighborhoods Momentum building 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 city1 city2 Artworks X Design standards – overlay performance zones X Duffy’s Pond – cleanup program w/volunteers X Duffy’s Pond – RFP on redevelopment potential X Facades – upgrade program X Landscaping – levy and swale X Marketing – branding and promotions X X Marketing – auto row promotional X Package - public and private properties for RFPs X X Public investment project – partner with private X Streetscape – through Auto Row and Duffy’s Pond X Wayfinding signage – to and through district X X ---PAGE BREAK--- C-8 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- C-9 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- C-10 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- C-11 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- C-12 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- C-13 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- C-14 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- C-15 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- C-16 Appendix C: Neighborhood/Citywide Workshop Results Kennewick Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad Revitalization Plan