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Appellant's Exhibit 80 (as referenced in June 30, 2017 Appellant WPDC Cleveland LLC's Witness and Exhibit List) ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 1 of 8 Downtown Park - Cit}’ of Redmond Downtown Projects Overlake Projects Home Downtown Redmond » Downtown Park City of Redmond » Plans & Projects Downtown Park Location: 16101 Redmond Way. The park site is located between Redmond Way and Cleveland Street, and is bordered by 161st Ave NE on the west, and the Stone House Restaurant on the east. Project Phase: Design Contact: David Shaw, Project Manager, [PHONE REDACTED] One Page Summary: April 2017 Summary Timeline: Master Plan: Adopted 2015 Design: Completed 2016 Peat Removal: Completed 2016 Park Construction: June 2017 - Summer 2018 Park Opening: Summer 2018 Master Plan Complete Construction Design 2015 - 2016 / 2017 - 2018 2015 Overview a vibrant community space that encouras special events, arts, music and fun. The enhanced pedestrian environment in and around the park will stimulate economic activity in the neighborhood. Every great city has a signature place that serves as a destination, an icon for the city, and a catalyst for economic growth. The Downtown Park will be Redmond’s signature park, and will create a place for community members to gather and celebrate. It will be 4/26/2017 Appellant WPDC Cleveland's Exhibit 80 - Page 1 of 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 2 of 8 Downtown Park - City of Downtown Projects Overtake Projects Home Start Prc2i fS Prezi r-’i I * 4/26/2017 Appellant WPDC Cleveland's Exhibit 80 - Page 2 of 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 3 of 8 Downtown Park - City of Redmond I i4r’ If' . fi ■ 1 i •i ^ ^ ‘ VISION Redmond Downtown Park is a memorable and extraordinary gathering place where art and park are indistinguishable. It is a destination for creative energy and exploration where the entire community can: • Play and relax in all seasons and weather • Be inspired and entertained • Delight in nature • Linger and leave uplifted DESCRIPTION Planning for the Downtown Park included extensive community outreach, which allowed the public to determine park features and provide valuable insight on the design. The selected design ensures the two-acre site will function as both a neighborhood park as well as an extraordinary community gathering space. 1N& 4/26/2017 Appellant WPDC Cleveland's Exhibit 80 - Page 3 of 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Downtown Park - City of Redmond (A Cleveland Street Features in the park will include: Raised lawn, deck and trees - play, meet friends and people watch Fountains of water jets - fun for the kids! Pavilion with a digital water wall - watch digital art, dance, and sip coffee under shelter from sun and rain Gardens and trees - relax in the greenery Plaza - enjoy performances, festivals and events Dining grove - bring a bite to eat under the trees Restrooms and drinking fountain A. B. C. D. E. F. G. COMMUNITY INPUT An extensive and creative public engagement process for the Downtown Park Master Plan involved more than 2,000 kids and adults. Visitors to the site were invited to “Claim a Stake” in Downtown Park. More than 1,000 suggestions were written onto tags and staked within the park in a colorful art installation. 1 VAvmv.redmond.gov/PlaiisProjects/connccUngCommiinity/DownlovvnPark 4/26/2017 Appellant WPDC Cleveland's Exhibit 80 - Page 4 of 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Pages of8 Downtown Park - City of Redmond I VM.. ' « d V « T* “ ' PROJECT PROGRESS Downtown Park is entering the last of three steps needed to create Downtown Park. Funding has been identified so that the entire project can be built in a single construction effort. Each phase of the project is described below: Planning: COMPLETE The planning phase explored options for the park with the community and developed a preferred concept, based on the public preference. This planning phase resulted in a Master Plan that has been used to guide the design process. The Master Plan was adopted by City Council in April 2015. Design: COMPLETE The design phase was completed in December 2016. Detailed design plans and construction documents were prepared, based on the selected Master Plan Concept. Construction: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARDED The project was advertised for bid in January 2017. A construction contract was awarded by City Council in March 2017, with construction beginning by June 2017. The park will be complete in summer 2018. CALENDAR • May 10, 2017 (6 p.m.) - Groundbreaking Event: Join the Mayor, City Council, and members of the Parks and Trails Commission and Arts and Culture Commission as the first shovel is turned to make way for Downtown Park. 4/26/2017 Appellant WPDC Cleveland's Exhibit 80 - Page 5 of 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 6 of 8 Downtown Park - City of Redmond • Summer 2018 - Grand Opening Celebration: A community gathering to celebrate the opening of Downtown Park will be scheduled. to be determined. Overtake Projects Home DOCUMENT LIBRARY • Downtown Park Master Plan • Downtown Park Criteria for Site Location • Downtown Park Site Considerations • July 23, 2009 Public Meeting Comments « Public Meeting Presentation - Visioning • Downtown Central Park as Part of Downtown Vision OTHER DOWNTOWN PROJECTS Downtown Park 1 2 Two-way Street Conversion 3 Cleveland St Streetscape 4 164th Ave NE Extension 5 164th Ave NE Rechannelization 6 Redmond Central Connector 7 Bear Creek Rehabilitation 8 AUez Apartments ://w\\av.redmond.gov/PlansPi-ojects/connectingCommunit)VDowntownPark 4/26/2017 Appellant WPDC Cleveland's Exhibit 80 - Page 6 of 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Downtown Park - City of Redmond Page 7 of 8 9 Elan Apartments Downtown Projects Overlake Projects Home 10 Old Town Lofts 11 Penny Lane Townhomes 12 Redmond Square Apartments 13 Vision 5 14 The Luke 15 Mile House 16 Redmond Way Stormwater Treatment Facility 17 Core 83 18 Providence Senior Housing 19 The Carter 20 Public Safety Building Renovation 21 162 Ten 22 The Village 23 Station House Lofts 24 Redmond Triangle 25 Light Rail Extension 26 Ravello Apartments 27 Heron Flats and Lofts 28 Archer Hotel 4/26/2017 Appellant WPDC Cleveland's Exhibit 80 - Page 7 of 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 8 of 8 Downtown Park - City of Redmond Downtown Projects © Citv of Redmond I www.redmond.eov I Contact; Jill Smitti, 425-^56-2448, ; “ Overtake Protects Home [EMAIL REDACTED] Live. Play. Work. Invest 4/26/2017 Appellant WPDC Cleveland's Exhibit 80 - Page 8 of 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Redmond Downtown Park CltyofR«dmond The park will serve everyday uses for the Downtown neighborhood, as well as provide space for special cultural events and performances for the entire community. Location; 16101 Redmond Way, between Redmond Way and Cleveland Street (bordered by 161st Ave NE on the west and The Stone House Restaurant on the east), f ^ Project Phase: In Design I'V Estimated Timeline: Construction 2016 - 2018. Park opens 2018 'tv Contact: Carolyn Hope, Park Planning & Cultural Arts Manager, [PHONE REDACTED] Raised lawn, deck and trees—Play, meet friends and people watch Fountains of water jets—Fun for the kids! Pavilion with disital art on water wall—Watch disital art, dance, and sip coffee under shelter from sun and raift Gardens and trees—Relax in the sreenery Plaza—Enjoy performances, festivals and events Dinins grove—Bring a bite to eat under the trees Restrooms and drinking fountain Every great city has a signature place that serves as a destination, an icon for the city, and a catalyst for economic growth. The Downtown Park will be Redmond’s signature park, and will create a place for community members to gather and celebrate, It will be a vibrant community space that encourages special events, arts, music and fun. The enhanced pedestrian environment in and around the park will stimulate economic activity in the neighborhood. (D © © © Poll: Oficni 2018 iWT marr- view of A More details at redmond.gov/DowntownPark Appellant WPDC Cleveland's Exhibit 80 - Page 9 of 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- t ri.» Project Status: 2018 2017 2016 2015 « CoimniGtiori loai;. Desiqn 60S zn master plan complete preliminary design complete 'V WE ARE HERE Project Costs: Expenditures Revenues $20.9M $0.75M $0.6M $18.9M $41.2IV1 $5.8M $35.4M $41.2M Acquisition and relocation Demolition and restoration Master plan Design and Construction Total City general funds Other funding Total Recent Activities: • City council approved the completion of the peat removal contract in January. • The project was advertised for bid in January, and bids were opened in February for the Park construction contract. • A general contractor was selected and approved by council on March 21, 2017. What'S Happening Next: • A portion of the park site along Redmond Way is being used for storage of equipment or materials for the Two-way Street Conversion project until the park construction begins. • The park site will remain closed until the new Downtown Park opens in 2018. • Park contracts and construction preparation are underway. Park construction activities are anticipated to begin in late spring. Neighborhood Impacts: • Traffic impacts from the park construction activities. • Noise during the day from construction activities. Related Nev/s: Sign up for traffic alerts and get the latest project updates at redmond.gov/enews. Just make sure to select "Traffic Alerts" and "Downtown Construction Updates" in the subscriber options menu after entering your email. Get Involved: Please support downtown businesses! Eat, sip and shop at the variety of businesses that call Downtown Redmond home. You can find a directory of businesses at www.ExperienceRedmond.com. Or for more information on current and upcoming projects, visit: redmond.gov/downtown Document Last Updated April 2017 Appellant WPDC Cleveland's Exhibit 80 - Page 10 of 10