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Downtown Commission 04.21.2021 DAAF Mission “To ignite the potential of downtown- through art and creative spaces that capture the spirit of Austin – by and for everyone.” Republic Square Republic Square AUCTION OAKS Revitalization Project AUCTION OAKS Before Clarity Parks: Republic Square- Preliminary Sketches AUCTION OAKS Design AUCTION OAKS In Progress AUCTION OAKS In Progress AUCTION OAKS Transformation AUCTION OAKS After AUCTION OAKS After AUCTION OAKS Phase I GRANT FUNDING: PPS/Claritin Urban Forestry $47,500 $ 2,000 TOTAL PROJECT COST: FUNDING STILL NEEDED: $74,004 ($24,504) EXPENSES: LBJ Wildflower Center Consulting Bartlett Tree Experts Consulting Soil Analysis Weed Removal Arbor Work Plants & Materials IN KIND: Bollard Removal Landscape Design Services $13,335 $ 1,990 $ 68 $ 5,250 $ 6,985 $46,376 AUCTION OAKS Phase 2 Existing Conditions - South West Entrance View AUCTION OAKS Phase 2 Visualization - South West Entrance View Summer Bloom AUCTION OAKS Phase 2 Visualization - North West Auction Oaks Area View Summer Bloom PROJECT: CPCI PHASE I: Clarify Mission, Vision and Broaden Audience and Reach PHASE II: Benchmark Research • • • • • Downtown Detroit Partnership (Detroit, MI) Center City District Parks – Dilworth Park (Philadelphia, PA) Downtown DC Foundation – Franklin Park (Washington DC) Grand Park (Los Angeles, CA) Downtown Seattle Association – Occidental Square (Seattle, WA PHASE III: Define Next Steps and Deploy $25K Grant Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls Bouldin Creek Commons Austin Artists Tyler Hobbs Jana Swec Sophie Roach Soledad Fernandez-Whitechurch Writing on the Walls Writing on the Walls P.L.A.C.E. Downtown Drive-In P.L.A.C.E. Shop the Block Participating Merchants Capitol One Bank Project Connect Office Royal Blue Grocery 7-11 Wild About Music The Hideout Caroline’s Restaurant P.L.A.C.E. Shop the Block P.L.A.C.E. Shop the Block P.L.A.C.E. Holiday Stroll P.L.A.C.E. Holiday Stroll P.L.A.C.E. Holiday Stroll P.L.A.C.E. Busking 301 CONGRESS - PLACEMAKING WORKSHEET *Adapted from the ‘Place Game’ by Project for Public Spaces How do you experience this space? How would you rate the space? Have you used this space? If so, how have you typically used it (i.e. work break, short cut, lunch spot, etc)? Uses & Activities POOR GOOD P.L.A.C.E. 301 Congress Do you know how to access this space from your work/office? If so, is it easy to find? Pre-COVID, how was this space typically used? Access & Linkage POOR GOOD What are the new opportunities? If the space was redesigned and/or programmed, do you think you would use it during work hours? Outside of your work hours? What types of improvements or new activities would you like to see (i.e. seating options, artwork, vendor kiosks, etc.)? Post-pandemic, do you hope to see new activities or events to occur within the space (i.e. games, live music, etc)? Additional comments? Useful space for work break Overall vitality or busy-ness of area Disruption from loading Shaded lunch spot Easy to access from inside building Visibility from a distance Ease in walking to the place Delivery, pick-up, drop-off area Comfort & Image Overall attractiveness Feeling of safety Cleanliness & quality of maintenance Comfort of places to sit Ability for people to gather in groups Sense of pride & stewardship People are welcoming People can connect & interact 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Sociability POOR GOOD POOR GOOD After completing the placemaking worksheet, 1. Snap a photo of the worksheet. 2. Scan the QR code. 3. Attach the file. 4. Send! All completed worksheets can also be sent directly to foundation@downtownaustin.com. P.L.A.C.E. Mini-Murals P.L.A.C.E. Art Active Storefronts P.L.A.C.E. Art Active Storefronts Roadmap to Recovery ADDRESS UNSHELTERED HOMELESS Guide the creation and implementation of a strategy to address unsheltered homelessness in downtown. Ø Work with partners to design and implement strategies to significantly reduce unsheltered homelessness. Ø Reduce the number experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the downtown area by 50% by 2022. Ø Fund and advise efforts to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness downtown. Roadmap to Recovery ACTIVATE PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES Elevate inclusive and engaging programs and experiences in downtown parks and public spaces. Ø Substantially expand and coordinate programming in downtown parks and trails. Ø Regularly sponsor and produce arts, cultural and music event and programs in public spaces. s l r a C n o t s e W : t i d e r C o t o h P e c n a i l l A n i t s u A n w o t n w o D : t i d e r C o t o h P Roadmap to Recovery SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES AND LIVE MUSIC Support the preservation and recovery of downtown’s small, locally owned businesses and live music venues. Ø Actively advocate for needed financial support for downtown’s small, locally owned businesses and the music scene (including shops, restaurants, bars and cultural destinations). Ø Ensure that street-level vacancies are creatively activated and enlivened. n i t s u A n w o t n w o D : t i d e r C o t o h P e c n a i l l A e c n a i l l A n i t s u A n w o t n w o D : t i d e r C o t o h P Roadmap to Recovery PROMOTE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN Publicize downtown’s appeal and promote interesting and enjoyable experiences downtown. Ø Promote downtown Austin as a lively and multi-faceted destination. Ø Lead a campaign to promote return-to- work with best practices. e c n a i l l A n i t s u A n w o t n w o D : t i d e r C o t o h P e c n a i l l A n i t s u A n w o t n w o D : t i d e r C o t o h P e c n a i l l A n i t s u A n w o t n w o D : t i d e r C o t o h P