HomeMy WebLinkAbout4292 Resolution - 2023 Downtown Pasco Master PlanDowntown Pasco Master Plan
Prepared by FRAMEWORK
Prepared for: City of Pasco, WA.
Adopted January 3, 2022
This is a plan of
action.
It is focused by a vision, guided by
goals, achieved in strategies, but
realized through actions.
This plan of action makes the
connections that lead toward
implementing the vision Pasco’s
citizens have for their downtown.
MAYOR
CITY MANAGER PLANNING MANAGER
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIST
CONSULTANT TEAM
LONG RANGE PLAN
COORDINATOR
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
CITY COUNCIL
PLANNING COMMISSION
DOWNTOWN PASCO
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
DOWNTOWN PASCO
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Blanche Barajas
Dave Zabell Jacob Gonzalez
Angela Pashon
Jeff Arango, FRAMEWORK
Lesley Bain, FRAMEWORK
Bobo Cai, FRAMEWORK
Hope Freije, FRAMEWORK
Byron George, FRAMEWORK
Paul Fresel, KPG
Holly Williams, KPG
Brian Scott, PH.D., BDS
Ishmael Nunez, BDS
Morgan Shook, ECONorthwest
Oscar Saucedo-Andrade, ECONorthwest
Jessica Brackin
Rick White
Mike Gonzalez
Blanche Barajas
Craig Maloney, Mayor Pro-Tem
Joseph Campos
Pete Serrano
David Milne
Zahra Roach
Tanya Bowers
Paul Mendez
Kim Lehrman
Abel Campos
Isaac Myhrum
Rachel Teel
Jay Hendler
Jerry Cochran
Jerry Martinez, Executive Director
Oscar Martinez, Pasco Farmers Market Manager
Jorge Fernandez, Pasco Farmers Market Asst. Manager
Alma Aguirre. CDBG Program Manager Pasco Specialty Kitchen
Yessica Vazquez, Administrative Assistant
Eric Lee Herrera, Special Events Coordinator
Gabriel Portugal, President
Kylie Grimes, Secretary
Claudia Tapia, Treasurer
Jose Iniguez, Secretary
Alexia Estrada
Christina Viera
Thomas Granbois
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLAN FRAMEWORK..................................8-17
INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND......18-31
THE PLANNING PROCESS.....................32-39
THE PLAN......................................................40-105
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION......................106-119
APPENDIXES, CREDITS, & FIGURES..120-155
Downtown Pasco Master Plan
PLAN FRAMEWORK
Downtown Pasco Master Plan
PLAN FRAMEWORK
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DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
SECTION DESCRIPTION
VISION
01.
PLAN FRAMEWORK
AS VIEWED BY THE PASCO COMMUNITY IN THE
FUTURE:
A LIVELY AND AUTHENTIC DOWNTOWN
Pasco’s revitalized Downtown has made it one of the most
attractive places in the state to live, with an authentic
character that attracts visitors from throughout the
Northwest. Downtown is lively, with the unique local
shops, shaded outdoor seating, and a variety of cultural
activities such as music. Lewis Street’s new lighting, art,
and landscaping make it a pleasant place to spend the day
shopping, or spend an evening out. The other streets in the
Meart of )owntown Ma[e fiQQed in witM stores restaZrants
and cafes, many with housing above street level and nearby.
A BLOSSOMING OF ARTS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Peanuts Park is the heart of Downtown Pasco. It hosts
The plan framework includes the vision, goals, and
strategies that serve as the basis for the Downtown Plan.
The plan framework is based on community input, analysis
of existing conditions, best practices, and most importantly
the unique opportunities present in Downtown Pasco.
Strategies and related actions are summarized in more
detail in the next section of the plan to provide the City and
community with the resources needed to implement the
plan.
FIERY FOODS FESTIVAL IN PASCO, WA
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VISION downtown, adding leafy pathways, bicycle
connections and new open spaces.
A PLACE FOR ALL AGES TO LIVE AND
ENJOY
There are many new options for people to live
in the Downtown area, where they can walk
to everything they need, and spend time with
neigMGors 3ew residences fit witM tMe scaQe
of Downtown, and provide affordable places to
live for families and for elders.
THE ED HENDLER BRIDGE INTO PASCO, WA
festivals and events of all kinds; the
expansive roofs cover markets with farmer’s
produce, foods and crafts from local
artisans. People enjoy sitting in the park with
food from the popular outdoor cafés and
the variety of cuisine from the food trucks.
The murals in the park set a tone for art
throughout Downtown that offers colorful
depictions of the cultures and roots of the
city.
A DISTRICT SHOWCASING HISTORY
Adjacent to the retail heart of Downtown
is the Historic District, where Franklin
County’s fascinating history comes to life in
a renovated Carnegie Library, with expanded
museum space across 4th Avenue in a former
mid-century auto dealership. The Franklin
County Courthouse, an architectural jewel
standing across from Volunteer Park, and
the Baldwin Locomotive from Pasco’s early
railroad era, mark the entry to Downtown from
the north.
NEW CONNECTIONS TO THE RIVER
The Columbia River, the largest river to the
5acific in 3ortM &merica Qies OZst a few GQocPs
from Downtown, and its connections have
never been stronger. Development has brought
new people and an expanded feel to
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DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
DIAGRAM OF MASTER PLAN VISION, GOALS, & STRATEGIES
A DOWNTOWN THAT
REFLECTS PASCO’S
HISTORY, PEOPLE,
AND CULTURE
A LIVELY AND AUTHENTIC
DOWNTOWN
A DISTRICT SHOWCASING
HISTORY
NEW CONNECTIONS TO
THE RIVER
A PLACE FOR ALL AGES
TO LIVE AND ENJOY
ACTIVE AND SAFE
STREETS AND PLACES
FOR ALL
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MORE HOUSING
IN DOWNTOWNUPDATED
LAND USE AND
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UPDATE CODES
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DOWNTOWN
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ACTIVE PARKING
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STRENGTHEN
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ROBUST AND
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DOWNTOWN
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Improved Bicycle InfrastructurePublic Space Programming
JUNE13 Vibrant
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Parklet Program
Public Space
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Main Street Treatment
Enhanced Streetscape
FRAMEWORK DIAGRAMHEART OF DOWNTOWN
The heart of Downtown is centered at 4th
Street and Lewis Street near Peanuts Park.
9Mis area cZrrentQy Mas tMe most fle]iGQe
zoning, public spaces, retail, and restaurant
uses. The Heart of Downtown should be
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DOWNTOWN PASCO
The plan framework establishes a formal
Downtown Boundary for the plan that
includes the Downtown core, North
Downtown, and the “Heart” within the
Downtown Core that has the highest
concentration of walkable retail and public
spaces.
CITY OF PASCO
Downtown is a special place within Pasco
and the region that should continue to be
magnified tMroZgM imUQementation of tMe
Downtown Plan. Downtown should be easy
to find connect to Pey Qocations oZtside of
the Downtown such as the Columbia River,
and be promoted within the region and
state through a marketing campaign that
is sUecific to )owntown
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DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
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5. Peanut Park / Pasco Farmer Market
6. Pasco Post Office
7. Specialty Kitchen
8. Empire Theater
DOWNTOWN PASC O VISIONARY MAP
WELCOME TO PASCO, COME TO THE DOWNTOWN:
Experience a blossoming of arts & cultural activities
Explore the district showcasing history
Enjoy the stunning natural beauty of eastern Washington via the new connections to the Columbia River
Easy trip to additonal City destinations close to Downtown (12-15)
9. Ed Hendler Bridge
10. Lewis Street Overpass
11. Amtrak Pasco Station
12. Port of Pasco
13. Sacajawea Historical State Park
14. Mid-Columbia Libraries - Pasco Branch
15. Edgar Brown Stadium
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6. Pasco Post Office
7. Specialty Kitchen
8. Empire Theater
DOWNTOWN PASCO VISIONARY MAP
WELCOME TO PASCO, COME TO THE DOWNTOWN:
Experience a blossoming of arts & cultural activities
Explore the district showcasing history
Enjoy the stunning natural beauty of eastern Washington via the new connections to the Columbia River
Easy trip to additonal City destinations close to Downtown (12-15)
9. Ed Hendler Bridge
10. Lewis Street Overpass
11. Amtrak Pasco Station
12. Port of Pasco
13. Sacajawea Historical State Park
14. Mid-Columbia Libraries - Pasco Branch
15. Edgar Brown Stadium
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DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
GOALS, STRATEGIES,
AND, ACTIONS
Develop a Programing Plan for Streets and Public Spaces Establish a Formal Downtown Planning Boundary
Right-size + Enhance Downtown Streets for Activity + Mobility
through Catalyst Projects
Enhance the Roles of the Downtown PDA
and Main Street Organization
Improve Lighting and Safety in Downtown
Establish and Maintain Active Parking Management
Actively Maintain Existing Businesses and Market and Recruit New
Businesses to Diversify Uses Downtown as Desired by the Community
More Events Downtown
Improve Wayfinding in Downtown
Create a Downtown Parklet Program
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SPS 1.1 Peanuts Park programing DTM 1.1 Adopt the Downtown Planning Boundary into
Comprehensive Plan
SPS 2.1 Lewis Street
DTM 2.1 Develop a strategic plan for the Downtown PDA that
maximizes the role of the DPDA
SPS 3.1 Develop a lighting plan for Downtown
DTM 3.1 Employee parking program
DTM 4.1 Develop a business retention + recruitment program as
a partnership between the City and the DPA
DTM 5.1 Develop an annual events plan for Downtown
DTM 3.2 Parking data collection program
DTM 3.3 Parking Enforcement Program
SPS 5.1 Develop a wayfinding plan for Downtown
SPS 4.1 Create regulations to allow parklets within the public
right of way by using on-street parking
SPS 4.2 Design and fund a parklet pilot program that prioritizes
active uses where sidewalk widths are insufficient for
sidewalk use
SPS 4.3 Develop Parklets designs for parallel
and angled parking stalls
SPS 1.2 Streetscape furniture program
SPS 2.2 W. Columbia Street
DTM 2.2 Develop a strategic plan for the Main Street Organization
SPS 1.3 Peanuts Park North design and development
SPS 2.3 Clark Street
SPS 2.4 4th Avenue
SPS DTMActive + Safe Streets + Public
Spaces for All
Robust and Collaborative
Downtown Management
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Update Land Use and Zoning to be Helpful to Downtown Marketing and Communication Strategy for Locals and Visitors
Manage and Update Building, Development, and Street Use Codes to
Support an Active Downtown
Establish a Public Mural and Public Art Program
Pursue Catalyst Projects and Consider Public/Private Partnerships
Integrate Sustainability and Resiliency into Downtown Actions
Facilitate Development of Opportunity Sites
Facilitate more Housing in Downtown
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PSI 1.1 New future land use map HPLC 1.1 Develop a Downtown brand and logo for use in
marketing and wayfinding
PSI 2.1 Review code interpretations to assess whether they are consistent
with the goals of the Downtown Plan
PSI 2.2 Streamline the permit process for downtown projects
HPLC 2.1 Modify regulations or code interpretations to allow murals
HPLC 2.2 Establish a City-led mural program with community partners
PSI 4.1 430 W Columbia Street
HPLC 3.1 Leverage integrated stormwater technologies where appropriate
PSI 5.1 Develop a standard Request for Information and Request for Proposals to
solicit interest in development of catalyst sites in Downtown Pasco
PSI 4.2 110 S. 4th Avenue
HPLC 3.2 Integrate green infrastructure into all downtown projects
PSI 5.2 Develop design concepts and conduct feasibility analysis for opportunity sites
PSI 4.3 Theater on Lewis Street
HPLC 3.3 Maintain and promote public buildings in Downtown such as City Hall
PSI 4.4 Vacant building across from the Thunderbird
PSI 4.5 Thunderbird redevelopment (parking supports private sector investment)
PSI 3.1 Develop concept plans for new housing Downtown on opportunity sites
PSI 3.2 Develop and implement housing strategies in Downtown as part of the
Housing Action Plan
PSI 1.2 New zoning map
PSI 1.3 Updated development standards
PSI 1.5 Downtown specific signage code standards
PSI 1.4 Right size parking requirements for areas currently outside of the C-2 Zone
PSI HPLCSubstantial private sector
development and Investments
& )owntown tMat 7eflects 5ascoѣs -istories 5eoUQes
Landscape, and Cultures
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Downtown Pasco Master Plan
INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND
INTRODUCTION + BACKGROUND _
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Downtown Pasco Master Plan
INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND
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DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
PLAN DESCRIPTION
02.
INTRODUCTION + BACKGROUND
The Downtown Master Plan celebrates Downtown
Pasco’s many assets, was developed in partnership with
the community through an open and active engagement
process, establishes a shared vision and goals, and
identifies oUUortZnities to enMance )owntown tMroZgM
a deliberate series of strategies and actions by the City,
community, and other stakeholders. The Master Plan is one
of several related efforts led by the City of Pasco to improve
)owntown and reflects )owntownѣs MigM Uriority witMin tMe
community.
The Master Plan addresses many of the ingredients
needed for a successful Downtown including the design
and management of streets and public spaces, enhancing
public safety, diversifying the businesses and activities in
Downtown, maintaining quality downtown management,
and supporting private sector investment such as
improving the development code and offering incentives.
9Me strategies and actions are sUecific to tMe conditions in
Downtown Pasco and the desires of the community that
were expressed during engagement activities.
To some extent the bulk of the effort to improve Downtown
begins with the adoption of the plan and adhering to
the implementation plan and monitoring. While the plan
was developed and led through the City of Pasco the
implementation of the plan will require close collaboration
between the City and community partners to achieve
success. It is an exciting time for Downtown Pasco and the
community to be able to achieve their vision and goals.
ELEMENTS OF A DOWNTOWN PLAN
TRANSPORTATION
DIVERSITY
CITY-WIDE
PROJECTS
ECONOMICS
ARTS & CULTURE
INFRASTRUCTURE
SUSTAINABILITY
SOCIAL SERVICE POLICY
LAND USE REGULATIONS
ZONINGBRANDING + MARKETING
PUBLIC
SAFETY
DOWNTOWN
PLAN
WHAT IS A DOWNTOWN PLAN? A downtown plan addresses many of
the ingredients for a thriving downtown at a strategic level. Many of the topics
will require further planning, design, and public engagement to move forward
the strategies and actions in the plan. The downtown plan is intended to
support further planning and design efforts to improve downtown but does not
completely replace them. Some of the strategies and actions in the plan may be
modified dZring imUQementation Gased on new information UZGQic inUZt fZnding
considerations, and community resources while maintaining consistency with the
plan vision and goals.
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BUSINESSES IN DOWNTOWN PASCO
FIERY FOODS FESTIVAL, PASCO, WA
DOWNTOWN PASCO TODAY Pasco is a rapidly growing city with a population
of 80,180 as of April 2022 and may soon
exceed Kennewick (85,320) to be the largest
City in the Tri-Cities. Pasco had a population of
32,066 in 2000 representing an average annual
growth rate of 7%. Most of the City’s growth
has occurred outside of Downtown, but the
greater population provides a larger market
potential for the Downtown economy. The City is
majority Hispanic and Latino, at 55.5%, followed
by White, at 38.1%. The majority Hispanic and
1atino UoUZQation is reflected in tMe cZQtZre
of Downtown including many of the local
businesses and festivals that are Downtown’s
strongest assets.
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FINDINGS 9Me foQQowing are tMe findings from tMe *]isting
Conditions Report in April 2022.
DEMOGRAPHICS AND GROWTH
Pasco is growing rapidly, and current growth
trends present an opportunity to support the
planning goals for Downtown.
Pasco is a majority Hispanic and Latino
community. The strong presence of Hispanic
and Latino culture and business Downtown is an
asset for Pasco.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
3ew de[eQoUment is not QiPeQy to Ge financiaQQy
feasible in Downtown Pasco based on current
construction costs and rents. However,
vacancies remain low, and rents are increasing
due to the demand for commercial space.
Adaptive reuse of existing buildings is more
likely to be feasible in the near-term future, but
there are challenges related to building codes
that must be addressed.
DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT
The Downtown Pasco Development Authority
(DPDA) and the Main Street Organization
should be distinct organizations with separate
governing boards and committees to support
implementation of the Downtown Plan and
effective Downtown management over the
near- and long-term.
ED HENDLER BRIDGE INTO PASCO
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FINDINGS CONTINUED LAND USE AND ZONING
)owntown needs a cQearQy defined GoZndary
with zoning and development standards
tMat are sUecific to )owntown &ttention to
areas north and south of Downtown would
support the health of Downtown, highlighting
civic and historic assets, encouraging
connections to the Columbia River, and
adding residents within walking distance of
Downtown.
At present, most of Downtown lacks its
own sUecific _oning districts tMat meet its
unique character and needs. Instead, most
of Downtown reuses codes designed for
elsewhere in the City. Creating unique zoning
codes for Downtown will help it thrive by
protecting its assets and leveraging them.
At present, parking requirements in all
districts except C-2 are typical of more
suburban auto-oriented environments that
are contrary to the vision for Downtown and
may Qimit new de[eQoUment on infiQQ sites
*]ceUt for singQefamiQy Zses in residentiaQ
districts, Pasco suffers from a general
lack of detailed development and design
standards.
The zoning districts and development
standards woZQd Genefit from tMe Zse of
graphics to illustrate the standards.
The 15’ front setback in the C-1 Retail
)istrict may Qimit tMe feasiGiQity of infiQQ or
redevelopment on smaller Downtown sites.
PASCO ZONING MAP
R-1 LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
R-2 MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
R-3 MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
C-1 RETAIL BUSINESS
C-2 CENTRAL BUSINESS
C-3 GENERAL BUSINESS
I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
0 0.1 0.20.05 MILES0 0.1 0.20.05 MILES
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FINDINGS CONTINUED URBAN DESIGN AND THE PUBLIC REALM
There is a relative abundance of unmanaged public space
Downtown that provides an opportunity for Pasco. Additional
conscious management can activate this space to better
support a vibrant Downtown.
<ide sidewaQPs e]ist on many streets and tMere are significant
UZGQic sUaces sZcM as 5eanZts 5arP tMat can Genefit from
active management.
Public realm improvements that support local Downtown
businesses should be prioritized.
PARKING
The recent parking study performed by the Transpo Group
sMows sZfficient UarPing in )owntown GZt tMe data is Qimited
The City and its partners should continue to collect parking
data, to better understand parking behavior. For example,
are employees parking Downtown in time-limited on-street
parking? Are there better options that could be provided
for employees, to make visitor and customer parking more
accessible?
PUBLIC SAFETY
Many Pasco residents expressed that public safety is one
of their major concerns, and Downtown suffers from the
perception that Downtown Pasco is not safe and lacks a
variety of business types and activities to draw people.
The business community has expressed the need to address
public safety and homelessness before Downtown can be
viewed as more of a success.
“...the outside seating shall not reduce usable
sidewalk width to less than six feet.”
Municipal Code 5.50.050: Sidewalk Seating
Existing sidewalks on Lewis Street
are 14.5 ft in width and could
accommodate outdoor seating
under current municipal code.Outside Dining ZonePedestrian Zone14.5 ft
4.5 ft 10 ft
Outdoor
Seating on
Lewis Street.
Outside Dining Zone Pedestrian Zone
14.5 ft
8.5 6 ft
The existing 14.5 ft sidewalk allows
for various seating configurations
while still maintaining the required
6 ft pedestrian zone.
OPTIONS FOR OUTDOOR SEATING
MORE OPTIONS FOR OUTDOOR SEATING
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CHARACTER AND USES Downtown Pasco’s character stems from its geographic setting
and climate, its history and physical fabric, and most importantly,
from its people. Pasco’s people live and work in Downtown,
they own and patronize businesses, gather for events, use local
services; they walk, bicycle, and drive to and through Downtown.
Our city contains tree-lined streets with well-maintained and
identifiable neighborhoods interspersed with parks and schools.
---- Pasco Comprehensive Plan, The Pasco Vision for 2038
With a strong Hispanic cultural heritage and tradition and a
majority population – Pasco plans to embrace and capitalize on
this unique asset: Downtown character and signage.
5asco (omUreMensi[e 5Qan *conomic )e[eQoUment *Qement
With a majority-Hispanic population, Downtown has a
concentration of retail that serves the community, including
taquerias, markets, dress shops, soccer equipment, foods, and
event locations. Bakeries and the Farmers Market draw people
from throughout the region. Downtown also has numerous auto-
repair shops and services.
Public input expressed a strong desire for additional uses in
Downtown such as coffee shops, a wider range of restaurants
and retail, and more activities. Recent code changes have made
nightlife uses possible that had been previously restricted.
Downtown’s Main Street character, scale, and history are among
Pasco’s key assets. The master plan should help Pasco highlight
these assets in the reinvigoration of Downtown. The physical and
social characteristics of the public spaces, especially sidewalks
and Downtown parks, are important to the ability of Downtown to
welcome visitors, support businesses, and improve the quality of
life in the heart of Pasco for residents and visitors.
THE NEW PEANUTS PARK IS A CENTERPIECE OF DOWNTOWN
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EMPIRE THEATER, PASCO, WA
EST, 1956
FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, PASCO, WA
EST, 1912
POST OFFICE, PASCO, WA
EST. 1932
ARCHITECTURAL FORM Downtown Pasco’s history is visible in its
architecture, which includes a rich variety of
buildings, some over one hundred years old.
Remnants of Art Deco and Art Modern detailing
from the 1920s and 30s can still be found in
Downtown. The building at 402 West Lewis and
tMe former *mUire 9Meater at <est 1ewis are
good examples of the Art Deco style in Downtown.
9Me 5ost 4ffice ( < 1ewis Street GZiQt in
1932, has a well-preserved exterior and may be
eligible for listing on the National Register of
Historic Places. The City’s Historic Preservation
Commission maintains an inventory of historic
structures in Pasco; many older buildings listed
in Downtown and in the area to the north are not
historically designated but have merit.
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DOWNTOWN PASCO BOASTS HISTORIC BUILDINGS
WITH RICH ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING.
THE FRANKLIN COUNTY MUSEUM IS IN A FORMER CARNAGIE
LIBRARY JUST NORTH OF DOWNTOWN. EST, 1932
ARCHITECTURAL FORM CONTINUED & cQZster of significant Mistoric arcMitectZre Qies
just north of Downtown’s current boundaries.
The area includes the Franklin County Historical
Society building at 305 North 4th Avenue,
originally a Carnegie Library built in 1911, and
the domed 1912 Franklin County Courthouse,
which was included on the National Register of
Historic Places in 1978. The McLaughlin School
(1943), on N 3rd Street, has been converted
to City Hall. The north wing of the Our Lady of
Lourdes Hospital is also in the zone north of the
current Downtown boundaries. Other historic
GZiQdings are Qess distingZisMed GZt significant
These include the 1912 Friendly Temple of God
at 316 N 4th, formerly a Christian Science church,
designed in the Classic Revival style. Although
not historic, the passenger rail and bus stations
are also in this area.
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PASCO’S TACO CRAWL
PASCO’S FIERY FOODS FESTIVAL
ARTS AND CULTURE Arts and cultural activities are powerful ways to
define a downtown and its UeoUQe 5asco Mas Geen
successful attracting residents and visitors to its
+armers 2arPet and to festi[aQs *[ents in 5asco
can take advantage of local diversity and cultural
strengths while also being inclusive. For example,
the Fiery Foods Festival focuses on Pasco’s
Mexican-American heritage, but also highlights other
international examples of spicy food from around
Latin America and Asia. The renovated Peanuts
Park will offer a signature location for festivals in
Downtown.
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ARTS AND CULTURE CONTINUED )owntown 5asco woZQd Genefit from a stronger
presence of art and additional cultural activity.
Pasco once had theaters that served as centers of
entertainment and civic gathering, such as Pasco’s
Liberty Theater, Sarah LeCompte, and Franklin
County Historic Society. Although times have
changed, the Liberty theater building remains on
Lewis Street as an opportunity to provide a home
for current cultural activities.
Signage and murals are regulated in Downtown
Pasco (Pasco Municipal Code 17.15.10), limiting
an option for artistic and cultural expression that
has been very successful in other cities, notably
Toppenish, WA.. The city is updating the sign code
and the murals restriction will be addressed there.
MURALS WITNESS A CITY’S HISTORIES AND PROVIDE VIBRANCY TO THE DOWNTOWN FABRIC
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PLANNING CONTEXT Downtown Pasco physically delineates itself with
a noticeable street grid rotation to the east and
west. The rotation responds to the railroad line that
parallels Downtown. This shift can make locating
the downtown challenging when compared to the
City’s typical street grid orientation.
4th Avenue and W. Lewis Street are two principal
arterials that bring people to and from the Downtown.
The Downtown Core is at the intersection of these
two arterials, forming an orienting nexus of activity.
The Lewis Street Bridge Overpass project forms an
enhanced connection to the east. How the volume
of traffic coming from tMe o[erUass is integrated into
the Downtown fabric will be of vital importance to the
Downtown’s development.
Overall the dense street grid is one of Downtown’s strong
assets provide access to local businesses, on-street
parking and loading, public space, and opportunities for
social interaction and community-building.
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Pasco School
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Downtown Pasco Master Plan
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SECTION DESCRIPTION
FINDINGS FROM
VISIONING WORKSHOP
03.
THE PLANNING PROCESS: WHAT WE HEARD
Having the voice of the community lead the downtown development plan is crucial to its success. Throughout the planning process, input
was sought through a multitude of channels. Booths at community events like the Farmers Market and Cinco de Mayo Festival informed
community members of the plan and invited their insights on strengthening Downtown Pasco. Visioning workshops for the General
Downtown as well as Lewis Street were conducted with live polling, small group design exercises, and discussion. A presentation was made
to City Council updating them on the status of the project and answering questions. An online survey soliciting residents opinions on the
challenges and opportunities present in the Downtown was posted on the City’s website. Stakeholder meetings were also held to hear from
the community. Finally, an open house will be held to gain feedback on this initial draft of the plan.
MORE THINGS TO DO DOWNTOWN
Workshop participants would like to see more variety in the
types of Downtown businesses and expressed interest in
businesses like coffee shops, restaurants, bookstores, and
gyms. They noted that remodeling and updating buildings
would allow for more diverse uses.
ACTIVATION
Workshop participants supported activating Downtown
through activities and amenities like public art and murals,
outdoor dining, food trucks, cultural events, family-friendly
activities, markets, landscaping, and seating.
STREETSCAPES
Participants would like to see the streetscapes in Downtown
improved through the addition of elements like lighting,
parklets, and improved building facades.
A SAFE AND VIBRANT DOWNTOWN
Overall, workshop participants would like to see a
Downtown that is safe, clean, family-friendly, and
welcoming, that celebrates the vibrancy of the Pasco
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THE PLANNING PROCESS: WHAT WE HEARD
JULY ‘21 SEP ‘21 NOV ‘21 JAN ‘22 MAR ‘22 MAY ‘22 JULY ‘22 AUG ‘22 SEPT ‘22 OCT ‘22 NOV ‘22 DEC ‘22 JAN ‘23
FARMER’S MARKET
OUTREACH
PUBLIC VISIONING
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 15, 2021
OCTOBER 23 & 30, 2021
ONLINE SURVEY
FALL 2021
CINCO DE MAYO
OUTREACH
MAY 5, 2022LEWIS STREET
WORKSHOP
MARCH 22, 2022
STAKEHOLDER
MEETINGS
STAKEHOLDER
MEETING
Late October
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
OPEN HOUSE
MEETING
JANUARY 3, 2023
COUNCIL ADOPTION
MEETING
FINDINGS*PARKING
Workshop participants expressed concerns
about parking availability and cars stored
Downtown, and would like additional options
for parking.
HOMELESSNESS
Homelessness in Downtown was discussed at
length during the workshop, with participants
expressing concerns about safety, disruptions
to businesses, and a need for more social
services for the city’s unhoused population.
UPDATED CODE AND ZONING
Public input received during the workshop
supported updating municipal codes such as
sign codes, streamlining permitting processes,
and updating zoning Downtown.
SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Workshop participants would like to see
more support for small businesses through
strategies such as workshops, opportunities
for funding, and small business incubators.
MOBILITY AND CONNECTIONS
Workshop participants would like to see a
better connection between Downtown and the
Columbia River. They also expressed interest
in bike infrastructure.
CELEBRATING PASCO’S HISTORY AND
HERITAGE
Workshop participants would like to see
Downtown better highlight and celebrate
Pasco’s unique history and cultures. They
also expressed interest in adaptive reuse to
preserve Downtown’s historical buildings.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT DIAGRAM
*Summaries of outreach can be found in the
appendix of this plan.
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LEWIS STREETWORKSHOP As part of the City’s ongoing effort to develop a
new Downtown Plan, a workshop about the future
of Lewis Street was held at Salon Monte Carlo in
Downtown Pasco on March 22, 2022 from 6 to 8pm.
The workshop was attended by 34 people. It included
a presentation from Framework, the lead consultants
on the Downtown Plan, followed by live polling and
a design exercise in small groups. The presentation
described goals for both the workshop and Lewis Street.
Framework provided an overview of existing conditions
on Lewis Street, as well as examples of outdoor seating
opportunities and other pedestrian oriented streets
whose layout could be adopted for Lewis Street.
Following the design exercise, each group shared the
results including assets, challenges, and images that
reflect wMat tMey woZQd QiPe to see on 1ewis Street
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WORKSHOP GOALS 1. HEAR WHAT THE COMMUNITY WOULD LIKE
TO SEE FOR THE FUTURE OF LEWIS STREET
2. SHARE INFORMATION AND OBSERVATIONS
ABOUT LEWIS STREET
3. CONSIDER ALL OPTIONS
4. INTEGRATE LEWIS STREET INTO THE
DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN.
LEWIS STREET WORKSHOP DESIGN EXERCISE
LEWIS STREET WORKSHOP DESIGN EXERCISE
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W. LEWIS STREETW. LEWIS STREET N. FIFTH AVE.N. FOURTH AVE.N. THIRD AVE.N. SECOND AVE.N. FIRST AVE.W. COLUMBIA STREET W. COLUMBIA STREET
W. CLARK STREET W. CLARK STREET
GOOGLE EARTH
LEWIS STREET
DESIGN EXERCISE COMPOSITE BASE MAP
ASSETS: PLACES TO PROTECT / ENHANCE
Please note what you like about these places
CONNECTIONS: ROUTES TO ADD OR IMPROVE
Please mark key connections and note if improvements
should address walking, bicycling, or vehicular movement
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
Please cut out any images that you like and place them on
the map where you’d most like to see them
CHALLENGES: PLACES TO IMPROVE / CHANGE
Please note what you’d like to see in these places
W. LEWIS STREETW. LEWIS STREET N. FIFTH AVE.N. FOURTH AVE.N. SECOND AVE.N. FIRST AVE.W. COLUMBIA STREET W. COLUMBIA STREET
W. CLARK STREET W. CLARK STREET
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FINDINGS FROM
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SUCCESS OF LEWIS STREET
The community expressed at the workshop that Lewis
Street will not be successful unless the street feels safe and
welcoming for all. Suggestions such as increasing activity
and uses, new lighting, and adding other streetscape
elements were made to increase safety.
MORE DIVERSITY OF USES ARE DESIRED
More restaurants, a coffee shop, and outdoor dining, are a
few of the desired uses expressed by the community at the
workshop and are typical of a vibrant downtown.
TRUCK TRAFFIC SHOULD BE ROUTED AWAY FROM
LEWIS STREET
Concerns were expressed about the new Lewis Street
o[erUass and wMetMer it wiQQ increase trZcP traffic on 1ewis
Street.
A VARIETY OF STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS ARE
DESIRED.
Lighting, seating, landscaping, public art, trees, and other
streetscape elements are highly desired by the community.
LEWIS STREET ENHANCEMENT SHOULD
SUPPORT PROPERTY INVESTMENT ALONG THE
CORRIDOR
)Zring tMe design e]ercise many UroUerties were identified
along the Lewis Street corridor that are challenges and in
need of investment to contribute to the long term vision for
Lewis Street.
ACCESS AND MOBILITY FOR BIKES IS IMPORTANT
FOR DOWNTOWN
The community expressed support for bike access and
mobility in Downtown, but opinions were more mixed
regarding the type of bike accommodations on Lewis Street
versus opportunities on other Downtown streets such as
Clark Street.
LEWIS STREET WORKSHOP LIVE POLLING LEWIS STREET WORKSHOP SMALL GROUP REPORTING
Downtown Pasco Master Plan
THE PLAN: STRATEGIES & ACTIONS
Downtown Pasco Master Plan
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GOALS
Develop a Programing Plan for Streets and Public Spaces Establish a Formal Downtown Planning Boundary
Right-size + Enhance Downtown Streets for Activity + Mobility
through Catalyst Projects
Enhance the Roles of the Downtown PDA
and Main Street Organization
Improve Lighting and Safety in Downtown
Establish and Maintain Active Parking Management
Actively Maintain Existing Businesses and Market and Recruit New
Businesses to Diversify Uses Downtown as Desired by the Community
More Events Downtown
Improve Wayfinding in Downtown
Create a Downtown Parklet Program
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DTM
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SPS 1.1 Peanuts Park programming DTM 1.1 Adopt the Downtown Planning Boundary into
Comprehensive Plan
SPS 2.1 Lewis Street
DTM 2.1 Develop a strategic plan for the Downtown PDA that
maximizes the role of the DPDA
SPS 3.1 Develop a lighting plan for Downtown
DTM 3.1 Employee parking program
DTM 4.1 Develop a business retention + recruitment program as
a partnership between the City and the DPA
DTM 5.1 Develop an annual events plan for Downtown
DTM 3.2 Parking data collection program
DTM 3.3 Parking enforcement program
SPS 5.1 Develop a wayfinding plan for Downtown
SPS 4.1 Create regulations to allow parklets within the public
right of way by using on-street parking
SPS 4.2 Design and fund a parklet pilot program that prioritizes
active uses where sidewalk widths are insufficient for
sidewalk use
SPS 4.3 Develop parklet designs for parallel
and angled parking stalls
SPS 1.2 Streetscape furniture program
SPS 2.2 W. Columbia Street
DTM 2.2 Develop a strategic plan for the Main Street Organization
SPS 1.3 Peanuts Park North design and development
SPS 2.3 Clark Street
SPS 2.4 4th Street
04.
THE PLAN
SPS DTMActive + Safe Streets + Public
Spaces for All
Robust and Collaborative
Downtown Management
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Update Land Use and Zoning to be Helpful to Downtown Marketing and Communication Strategy for Locals and Visitors
Establish a Public Mural and Public Art Program
Pursue Catalyst Projects and Consider Public/Private Partnerships
Integrate Sustainability and Resiliency into Downtown Actions
Facilitate Development of Opportunity Sites
Facilitate More Housing in Downtown
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PSI
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PSI 1.1 New future land use map HPLC 1.1 Develop a Downtown brand and logo for use in
marketing and wayfinding
HPLC 2.1 Modify regulations or code interpretations to allow murals
HPLC 2.2 Establish a City-led mural program with community partners
PSI 4.1 430 W Columbia Street
HPLC 3.1 Leverage integrated stormwater technologies where appropriate
PSI 5.1 Develop a standard Request for Information and Request for Proposals to
solicit interest in development of catalyst sites in Downtown Pasco
PSI 4.2 110 S. 4th Avenue
HPLC 3.2 Integrate green infrastructure into all downtown projects
PSI 5.2 Develop design concepts and conduct feasibility analysis for opportunity sites
PSI 4.3 Theater on Lewis Street
HPLC 3.3 Maintain and promote public buildings in Downtown such as City Hall
PSI 4.4 Vacant building across from the Thunderbird
PSI 4.5 Thunderbird redevelopment (parking supports private sector investment)
PSI 3.1 Develop concept plans for new housing downtown on opportunity sites
PSI 3.2 Develop and implement housing strategies in downtown as part of the
Housing Action Plan
PSI 1.2 New zoning map
PSI 1.3 Updated development standards
PSI 1.5 Downtown specific signage code standards
PSI 1.4 Right size parking requirements for areas currently outside of the C-2 Zone
PSI HPLCSubstantial private sector
development and Investments
& )owntown tMat 7eflects 5ascoѣs -istories 5eoUQes
1andscaUe and (ZQtZres
Manage and Update Building, Development, and Street Use Codes to
Support an Active Downtown
2PSI
PSI 2.1 Review code interpretations to assess whether they are consistent
with the goals of the Downtown Plan
PSI 2.2 Streamline the permit process for downtown projects
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GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Develop a programming plan for streets and public placesSTRATEGY:
SPS Active + Safe Streets + Public Places For All
SPS
1.0
Successful urban streets enable a variety of activities and things to do that
go beyond the physical design of the street. The best streets often combine
a MigMVZaQity UMysicaQ design amUQe UZGQic sUace tMri[ing QocaQ GZsinesses
and programming of activities which is often led by the downtown
organization and other community organizations. Programming activities
may incQZde downtown e[ents sZcM as Qi[e mZsic or a food festi[aQ oZtdoor
seating or UarPQets oZtdoor dining games interacti[e UZGQic art temUorary
water featZres and food trZcP e[ents Some Urogramming acti[ities coZQd
be led by the DPDA while others could be focused on supporting the local
GZsinesses +or e]amUQe oZtdoor seating coZQd Ge Uro[ided for GZsiness
activities and public use.
DESCRIPTION:
Thriving streets and public spaces are critical to the success of downtowns. Pasco is fortunate to have to have an
aGZndance of UZGQic sUace witM 5eanZts 5arP and reQati[eQy wide sidewaQPs on many streets -owe[er e]isting UZGQic
spaces suffer from a lack of activity that contributes to people sometimes feeling unsafe in Downtown. To address
tMese cMaQQenges tMe (ity and its Uartners sMoZQd imUQement strategies and actions to increase acti[ity and feeQings of
safety 9Mese coZQd incQZde additionaQ Urogramming UMysicaQ streetscaUe imUro[ements sZcM as QigMting seating and
streets trees and tMe rigMtsi_ing of )owntown streets to imUro[e tMe e]Uerience for Uedestrians and GicycQists wMiQe
accommodating vehicle access needs. The existing street grid pattern provides an opportunity to meet all of these
related goals for Downtown.
DESCRIPTION
GOAL
GIVING PEOPLE MULTIPLE OPTIONS TO ENGAGE
A SPACE CREATES VIBRANCY
PLAN _
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SPS
1.1 GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Develop a programming plan for streets and public places
Peanuts Parking Programing
The new Peanuts Park can be a “game-changer” for
)owntown 5asco .n order to Qi[e ZU to its UotentiaQ tMe
park will need to be well-managed and full of activities.
The design of the park supports an activated space
tMat accommodates marPets food trZcPs and sUeciaQ
events.
The Downtown Plan recommends a concentrated effort
to Urogram 5eanZts 5arP enQisting (ity staff (5arPs
)eUartment$ 5)& staff commZnity organi_ations and
private enterprises to have activities available on a daily
basis and a series of special events.
The park should have a daily presence of stewards
who offer activities and provide “eyes on the park.” A
stewardship presence could include a coffee stand run
Gy a Uri[ate [endor and a 5)& or (ity staff memGer
who can offer and manage activities. This strategy
has proved successful in many public spaces that had
sZffered from safety issZes Uro[iding Uositi[e tMings
for UeoUQe to do sZcM as Uing Uong Qarge cMess games
reading materiaQs etc 9Me UarP can offer sUace to
commZnity groZUs for gatMerings and acti[ities wMicM
both supports these groups and keeps the park lively.
Peanuts Park could be used for exercise and dance
cQasses senior and intergenerationaQ acti[ities mZsic
and dance Uerformances yoZtM camUs art cQasses and
disUQays and marPets of [arioZs Pinds
9Mere is a Genefit to worPing witM nearGy GZsinesses on
ways for them to take advantage of the park for their
GZsinesses so tMat some of tMe acti[ation can Ge done
Gy Uri[ate sector Zses taPing tMe fZQQ GZrden off of 5)&
and (ity staff -owe[er Uroacti[e management of tMe
space and communication/marketing of events is key
to the success of Peanuts Park and the downtown.
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
ARTS PROGRAMMING ACTIVATING A PLAZA
WORLD CUP VIEWING TRANSFORMS AN ALLEY
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DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Develop a programming plan for streets and public places
Streetscape Furniture Programming
9Me aGiQity to organicaQQy gatMer for a con[ersation
enOoy a coffee or read a GooP is an essentiaQ
element of a vibrant and welcoming streetscape.
SZccessfZQ configZrations of street fZrnisMings
incQZde GotM fi]ed and fle]iGQe eQements
Streetscape furnishings at set intervals along the
vegetation and furnishing zone of the right of way
give a sense of rhythm and cohesiveness that add
to a distincti[e sense of UQace 9Merefore fi]ed
furnishings should be of the same manufacturer
and type with design elements that contribute
toward the overall character of Downtown.
Flexibility is also important. Being able to move
and configZre cMairs and cafe taGQes can Uro[ide
agency and convenience for different events
or circumstances. Flexible furnishings give
streetscapes a sense of spontaneity that further
activates them and makes them places people
want to spend time in. Different styles of chairs
and taGQes reUresenting eacM GZsiness ownersѣ
unique taste adds diversity and richness to the
streetscape.
Flexible street furnishings should occupy outdoor
café spaces in the frontage and landscape
furniture zones in accordance with the outdoor
dining code reVZirements &dditionaQQy fle]iGQe
street furnishings should be deployed in plaza
spaces to activate social gatherings.
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION: BENCHES....
SPS
1.2
COPENHAGEN BENCH FROM FORMS+SURFACES
BENCHES....
TRASH RECEPTACLE....
PLANTERS....
URBAN RENAISSANCE FROM FORMS+SURFACES
ASPECT FROM
KORNEGAY DESIGN
DUNE FROM
KORNEGAY DESIGN
CIRQUE FROM
KORNEGAY DESIGN
PLAN _
47URBAN RENAISSANCE FROM FORMS+SURFACES
FLEXIBLE STREET FURNISHINGS
FLEXIBLE FURNISHINGS.....
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DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Develop a programming plan for streets and public places
Peanuts Park North Design and Development
Peanuts Park spans the north
and south sides of Lewis Street
in the heart of Downtown. The
main part of the park is between
W Lewis St and W Columbia St
along N 4th Avenue and a major
renovation was completed in
2022. The portion of the park that
is north of W Lewis St has not
been improved. Some elements
considered for the Peanuts Park
reno[ation in sZcM as tMe
sUray UarP did not go forward
and could be incorporated into
improvements on the north side.
Other potential improvements
include an outdoor public
art gaQQery mZraQs QigMting
seating QandscaUing and otMer
programming.
Both sides of peanuts park will
be a huge asset to both visitors
and businesses once downtown
becomes more vibrant. Public
space acts as additional take-out
dinning space for small food/drink
retaiQers tMat donѣt Ma[e mZcM
dine-in space.
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
SPS
1.3
NORTH SIDE OF PEANUTS PARK
PLAN _
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UPDATED CONCEPT FOR NORTH PEANUTS PARK
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DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Right-size and enhance downtown streets for activity and mobility through catalyst projects
5ascoѣs downtown streets are fZndamentaQ to tMe sZccess of
Downtown. Both the amount and quality of public space contribute
to tMe Uedestrian e]Uerience economic oUUortZnities for Zse of tMe
rigMt of way and a feeQing of safety and secZrity in )owntown wMicM
is a high priority for the community. The most successful downtowns
create synergy between the design of the street and development
and activity at the edges. A “well-designed street” with wide sidewalks
and streetscape amenities will not be desirable without active edges
most often created by downtown businesses but also other public
sUaces QiPe 5eanZts 5arP 9Me downtown GZsinesses many ZniVZe to
5asco gi[e UeoUQe a reason to come downtown 9Me streets Uro[ide
access economic oUUortZnity and set tMe tone for tMe downtown
e]Uerience 2any of 5ascoѣs downtown streets Ma[e good VZaQities
sZcM as wide sidewaQPs QocaQ GZsinesses onstreet UarPing street
trees 'Zt cMaQQenges e]ist as weQQ incQZding o[ersi_ed tra[eQ Qanes
QacP of acti[e Zses at tMe street Qe[eQ Uoor QigMting QacP of street trees
and QandscaUe and Qimited acti[ities sZcM as oZtdoor dining and retaiQ
disUQays )owntown streets carry reQati[eQy Qow traffic [oQZmes and in
some cases are o[ersi_ed for anticiUated traffic
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
COLUMBIA
RIVER
Lewis
Foster Wells Rd
Pasco Kahlotus RdN 4Th AveRoad 684Th AveN 1S
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Ave4th AveClark
St
Court St
Sylvester St
Harris Rd
28Th AveE Hillsboro Rd
Kartchner St
Oregon
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A St
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Burden Blvd
Burns Rd
Pearl St
WeheArgent Rd
Road 36A St Capitol AveRoad 84Road 44Wernett Rd
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Existing All Day
Traffic Counts
All Day Traffic Counts
Less than 1,000
1,000 to 5,000
5,000 to 10,000
10,000 to 20,000
20,000 to 30,000
30,000 to 40,000
More than 40,000
No Count Data
Pasco Comprehensive Plan - Map Last Updated May 14, 2020
7-
C O L U M B I A R I V E R
Lewis
Foster Wells Rd
Pasco Kahlotus RdN 4Th AveRoad 684Th AveN 1S
t
Ave4th AveClark
St
Court St
Sylvester St
Harris Rd
28Th AveE Hillsboro Rd
Kartchner St
Oregon
Ave10Th AveRoad 10014Th AveSaratogaCrescent Rd20Th AveBroadway St
A St
Colombia
Burden Blvd
Burns Rd
Pearl St
WeheArgent Rd
Road 36A St Capitol AveRoad 84Road 44Wernett Rd
Chapel Hill Blvd
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AveHeritag
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Existing All Day
Traffic Counts
All Day Traffic Counts
Less than 1,000
1,000 to 5,000
5,000 to 10,000
10,000 to 20,000
20,000 to 30,000
30,000 to 40,000
More than 40,000
No Count Data
Pasco Comprehensive Plan - Map Last Updated May 14, 2020
7-
ALL DAY TRAFFIC COUNTS FROM CITY
OF PASCO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. MAP
LAST UPDATED MAY 14, 2020. NOTE THAT
TRAFFIC DATA IS INFLUENCED BY COVID-19
PANDEMIC IMPACT
SPS
2.0
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9Me street conceUt UQans sUecificaQQy address tMe cMaQQenges noted
above and support the vision and goals of the plan and community
inUZt -owe[er additionaQ UZGQic engagement incQZding continZed
direct stakeholder outreach will be required to move these projects
forward. The purpose of the street concept plans is to address the
design and function of downtown streets as it relates to the goals
of the Downtown Plan and with the understanding that these are
concept designs. The street concept plans were developed while
considering the function of all downtown streets such as existing and
UQanned Qand Zses UarPing and access GiPe faciQities and networP and
opportunities for improvements that could be done quickly and are
low cost. Right-sizing streets does not always require an expensive
capital project and can often be achieved through re-striping and
targeted improvements. These concepts should be carried forward
based on the master plan framework and in collaboration with the
community and downtown stakeholders.
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Existing Conditions
LEWIS STREET
WORKSHOP
26
Parts Forming a Whole Street
LEWIS STREET
WORKSHOP
PEDESTRIANLANDSCAPE/FURNITUREBIKE/PARKINGBIKE/PARKINGLANDSCAPE/FURNITUREPEDESTRIANTRAVEL LANE1
FRONTAGEFRONTAGEBASELINE CONDITIONS TARGETED COMPLETE STREET ELEMENTS
GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
ACTION: Right-size and enhance downtown streets for activity and mobility through catalyst projects SPS
2.0
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DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
STREET ENHANCEMENT ANALYSIS....
Clark Street
Existing
Parallel 177 151
108
259
78
255
Angled
Total
Proposed
0 0.1 0.20.05 MILES
0 0.1 0.20.05 MILES
The conversion from parallel to angled
on-street parking generally results in a
net change of 35% in the parking supply.
The concept for Clark Street includes
conversions to both angled and parallel
parking resulting in a modest change
in the supply resulting in an increase of
aUUro]imateQy staQQs .n addition tMe
concept for adding public parking to the
former Thunderbird site would result in
approximately 80 stalls which can provide
some fle]iGiQity as tMe street conceUts are
fZrtMer refined and may resZQt in additionaQ
cManges to UarPing configZration .tѣs
important to note that the street concept
plans do not propose any elimination
of UarPing as a cZrGside Zse (e]ceUt in
limited circumstances for parklets where
sidewalks are narrow).
SURFACE PARKING
STREET ENHANCEMENT
GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Right-size and enhance downtown streets for activity and mobility through catalyst projects ACTION: SPS
2.0
PARKING ANALYSIS
PLAN _
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STREET ENHANCEMENT ANALYSIS....
The upper diagram to the right indicates the
focus of streets selected for enhancement within
tMe )owntown 'oZndary 9Me Qower diagram in
addition to sMowing streetscaUe e]tents aQso
Qocates wayfinding signage to direct [isitors to
Downtown Pasco.
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The Heart of
Downtown
Core Downtown
Streetscape and Mobility
Improvements
Iconic Wayfinding Signage
Alternative Route for Trucks
NNN
Support Private
Sector Investment
& Parking Management
PARKING
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Raised Festival
Street
Heart of Downtown
Improved Bicycle InfrastructurePublic Space Programming
JUNE13 Vibrant
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W. Le
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Opportunity Site
Parklet Program
Public Space
Raised Crosswalk
Main Street Treatment
Enhanced Streetscape
GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
ACTION: Right-size and enhance downtown streets for activity and mobility through catalyst projects SPS
2.0
LEVELS 2 & 3 OF FRAMEWORK PLAN
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DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Right-size and enhance downtown streets for activity and mobility through catalyst projects
Lewis Street
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
SPS
2.1
< 1ewis St fZnction as )owntownѣs
“main street” with the highest
concentration of active street level
retaiQ Zses wider sidewaQPs and
consistent building frontages. The
current design of W Lewis St includes
two ѣ tra[eQ Qanes tMat are mZcM
wider than needed and may contribute
to MigMer [eMicQe sUeeds recPQess
dri[ing and UotentiaQ conflicts witM
pedestrians. W Lewis St should be
“right-sized” to allocate more space
for Uedestrians Gy widening sidewaQPs
narrowing tra[eQ Qanes maintaining
onstreet UarPing adding mid
GQocP crossings wMere aUUroUriate
and streetscape improvements.
Streetscape improvements could
incQZde new street trees Uedestrian
and artistic QigMting street fZrnitZre
and ample space for businesses to use
the right of way for activities such as
outdoor dining and retail displays.
LEWIS ST. EXISTING CONDITIONS
14.5’8’17.5’17.5’8’ 14.5’
PLAN _
55
LEWIS ST. CONCEPT
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DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
LEWIS ST. CONCEPT AT NIGHT
PLAN _
57
REVITALIZED PASCO THEATRE OPENING NIGHT CONCEPT
JANUARY 2023
58
DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
8’-0”
14’-6”
11’-0”
11’-0”
15’-0”
2’-0”
5’-0”
14’-6”
COLUMBIA ST. CONCEPT
PLAN _
59
W Columbia St has more of a business and industrial
character but has less active street-level retail than W Lewis
St despite wide sidewalks and on-street parking. The two
tra[eQ Qanes are ѣ wide and sMoZQd Ge redZced to sQow
vehicle speeds to support pedestrian activity and safety. As
W Columbia St transitions over time to more active uses
there are opportunities to improve the existing sidewalks
and streetscaUe witM street trees seating and fZrnitZre
QandscaUe UZGQic art and QigMting .mUro[ements coZQd Ge
required as frontage improvements as properties redevelop or
as a City-led public works projects.
9Me conceUt for < (oQZmGia St redZces tMe tra[eQ Qanes to ѣ
and adds an eastbound protected bike lane to the south side
GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Right-size and enhance downtown streets for activity and mobility through catalyst projects
Columbia Street
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
SPS
2.2
COLUMBIA ST. EXISTING CONDITIONS
wMiQe maintaining tMe same configZration of onstreet UarPing
9ra[eQing westGoZnd a ѦsMarrowѧ Mas Geen added as a cycQe
track is also proposed on W Clark St. The westbound protected
bike lane would provide access to Downtown for bicyclists
arriving to downtown via the Ed Hendler cable bridge.
Engineering is required to determine if the same on-street
UarPing configZration coZQd Ge maintained witM tMe addition
of the protected bike lane. Another option is to convert the
south side of the street to parallel parking and add protected
bike lanes in both directions while reducing the width of the
travel lanes. Additional outreach to the business and property
owners aQong tMe corridor is recommended Urior to finaQi_ing
the design.
14.5’14’13.5’13.5’8’15’
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DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Right-size and enhance downtown streets for activity and mobility through catalyst projects
West Clark Street
W Clark St has more varied land uses
and has some of the same qualities
as both W Lewis St and W Columbia
St in addition to portions that are
substantially residential in the western
segment. The portions of W Clark
Street to the east of 5th Ave N have
two tra[eQ Qanes and west of tM &[e
N has 4 travel lanes. The more varied
land use than on W Lewis Street
and opportunity to reduce the travel
lanes from four to two on the western
segment make W Columbia a great
option for a cycle-track for bicyclists.
A cycle-track provides two-way travel
and would be protected from vehicles
with planters and on-street parking.
Protected bike facilities are safer for
bicyclists of all ages and abilities to
access Downtown. The blocks on the
western segment are large and many
properties do not have curb cuts. The
“road diet” concept would allow for
angQed onstreet UarPing (west of 3 tM
Ave) and the eastern segment would
have two lanes of parallel parking as
shown in the concept design.
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
EXISTING CONDITION
PROPOSED CONDITION
SPS
2.3
14.5’8’13’ 13’14’14.5’
CLARK ST. EXISTING CONDITIONS
WEST CLARK ST. PROPOSED FOUR LANE TO TWO LANE CONCEPT
EXISTING CONDITION
PROPOSED CONDITION
PARKING
PARKING PARKINGBIKE PATH
PARKINGTRAVEL
LANE
TRAVEL
LANE
TRAVEL
LANE
TRAVEL
LANE
TRAVEL
LANE
TRAVEL
LANE
PLAN _
6114’-6”
10’-0”
8’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
14’-6”
2’-2”8’-0”
W CLARK ST. PROPOSED
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DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
N 4th Ave is an important north/south
connection to and through Downtown
connecting the highway to the north to
the Columbia River to the South. N 4th
Ave has a varied character and land
uses along the corridor and the design
of the street should similarly be varied
to respond to the conditions along the
street. In the heart of Downtown near
GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Right-size and enhance downtown streets for activity and mobility through catalyst projects
4th Avenue North of Lewis St.
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
SPS
2.4
N.. 4TH ST. EXISTING CONDITIONS
W Lewis Street the street has narrower
sidewalks than other streets and two
rows of angled parking. N 4th Ave is
a good candidate for protected bike
lanes to provide access to Downtown
and a connection to the Columbia
River. Converting angled parking to
parallel parking would allow for wider
sidewalks and bike facilities in the
heart of Downtown.
9’18’13’-3”13’-3”18’9’
PLAN _
6311’-6”
6’-0”
8’-0”
11’-0”
11’-0”
8’-0”
3’-0”
6’-0”
13’-0”
3’-0”
N. 4TH ST. PROPOSED
EXAMPLE OF BIKE PATH
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A festival street is proposed for the block between W Lewis St and W
Columbia St adjacent to Peanuts Park. The festival street could initially be
imUQemented witM Uaint UarPQets Urogramming of acti[ities and fle]iGiQity
to close the street to vehicles at certain times such as larger events.
1ongterm tMe GQocP coZQd Ge rede[eQoUed as a cZrGQess street (wMere tMe
street and sidewaQP are at tMe same grade witM artistic Ua[ing QigMting
trees QandscaUing seating and UQaces for GZsiness acti[ity
GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Right-size and enhance downtown streets for activity and mobility through catalyst projects
4th Ave. Festival Street
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
SPS
2.4
8’-0”
17’-6”
11’-0”
11’-0”
8’-0”
22’-0”
N. 4TH ST. FESTIVAL STREET ACTIVATED
PLAN _
65
8’-0”
17’-6”
11’-0”
11’-0”
8’-0”
22’-0”
N. 4TH ST. FESTIVAL STREET TYPICAL DAY
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DOWNTOWN PASCO MASTER PLAN
SPS
3.0 GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Improve lighting and safety in DowntownACTION:
DESCRIPTION: Lighting is an important issue for achieving
tMe commZnityѣs Uriorities for )owntown
addressing safety )owntown cMaracter
and retail vitality. The Plan recommends
improvements for pedestrian lighting and for
lighting that will add character and vibrancy
to the Downtown after dark.
Pedestrian lighting is focused on the
sidewaQP and on [isiGiQity for UeoUQe waQPing
rather than emphasizing lighting levels
on drive lanes. New pedestrian lighting
should be part of improvements to Lewis
Street and sMoZQd set a design standard for
Downtown.
LIGHTING WITH A PEDESTRIAN SCALE FEEL
PLAN _
67
The City and the DPDA should lead
development of a lighting plan for
Downtown. The plan should address
all lighting in Downtown streets and
public spaces as well as an proposed
changes to lighting regulations
in Downtown. Recommended
character lighting is overhead lighting
that creates a distinctive entry to
Downtown. The lighting can be on
catenary wires supported by new poles
for the pedestrian lighting. The gateway
lighting should include elements that
are visible during the day as well.
GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Improve Lighting and Safety in Downtown
Develop a lighting plan for Downtown
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
SPS
3.1
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Many cities are making new use of
sUace in tMe rigMtofway seQecti[eQy
tZrning e]tra UarPing sUaces sidewaQP
and roadway area into places with
QandscaUing seating and oZtdoor
dining. These spaces serve as small
UZGQic sUaces or ѦUarPQetsѧ tMat enQi[en
neighborhoods and support local
businesses.
GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Create a Downtown Parklet ProgramSTRATEGY:
DESCRIPTION: Because these spaces are located in
tMe (ityowned rigMtofway UarPQets
and sidewalk cafes are subject to
City regulation. With the popularity of
UarPQets in recent years and esUeciaQQy
as Covid encouraged more use of
oZtdoor UZGQic sUace tMere are many
examples of how these uses can be
effectively regulated and managed.
The Downtown Master Plan
recommends that the City
of Pasco create a new set of
policies and concept designs
that allow and encourage ways
for sidewalks and targeted
parking spaces to be enlivened by
adjacent businesses.
PARKLET WITH PLANTINGS
SPS
4.0
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PARKLET ACTIVATES THE SIDEWALK LIGHTING ADDS AMBIANCE AND CHARM
MOBILE PARKLETPARKLETS CAN ALSO FUNCTION AS CURB BUMP OUTS SLOWING TRAFFIC
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Some Downtown streets have narrower
sidewaQPs tMat do not aQQow for seating
oZtdoor dining or otMer streetscaUe
elements. 4th Ave N between W
Clark St and W Columbia St has
narrower sidewalks and businesses
woZQd Genefit from oUUortZnities
to use parklets for outdoor dining
and business activities. Parklets are
not currently authorized in the City
of Pasco Municipal Code and new
regulations would need to be adopted
to implement the program. The
regZQations may address tMe Qocations
si_e configZration constrZction and
management of parklets.
The parklet program could initially be
implemented as a City-led program
to maintain consistency in the design
and management wMiQe Uro[iding
an incentive for businesses to
contribute to activating the street
with a parklet. The parklet program
should prioritize areas where the
sidewalks are inadequate for business
GOAL:
GOAL:
Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
Create a Downtown Parklet Program
Create a Downtown Parklet Program
Create regulations to allow parklets within the public right of way by using on-street parking
)esign and fZnd a UarPQet UiQot Urogram tMat Urioriti_es acti[e Zses wMere sidewaQP widtMs are insZfficient for sidewaQP Zse
STRATEGY:
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
DESCRIPTION:
SPS
SPS
4.1
4.2
use and prioritize activation of
sidewalks where feasible. To move
forward the City will need to develop
tMe Urogram and GZdget incQZding
maintenance. The parklets should be
located near businesses that see a
Genefit in Ma[ing a UarPQet and sMoZQd
be used for business activity during
certain hours and as public seating/
space at other times. The City should
solicit applications from downtown
businesses to have a parklet located in
front of their business.
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GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public
Places for All
Create a downtown parklet program
Develop parklets designs for parallel
and angled parking stalls
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
SPS
4.3
The City should develop concept designs for a
City-led parklet program for the use of both parallel
and angled parking stalls. The concept designs
sMoZQd incQZde MigM VZaQity materiaQs integration of
QandscaUe and UZGQic art and ensZre safe Zse of tMe
public right of way as additional public space.
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5ascoѣs systems of mo[ement for cars trZcPs cycQists and Uedestrians Ma[e tMe
challenges of multiple grid patterns and limited access across the river and the railroad. One
conseVZence of tMe geograUMy and tMe Mistoric QayoZt is tMat )owntown is difficZQt to find
5asco Mas considered wayfinding imUro[ements for tMe city as a wMoQe and its UQace among
tMe 9ri(ities 9Me )owntown 5Qan is sZUUorti[e of tMe regionaQ and citywide efforts GZt
recommends sUecific wayfinding eQements tMat MeQU UeoUQe tra[eQing in aQQ modes to maPe
tMe Gest cMoices for roZtes in tMe downtown area and to encoZrage UeoUQe to [isit and
patronize Downtown Pasco.
GOAL:
STRATEGY:
DESCRIPTION: SPS
5.0 Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
.mUro[e <ayfinding in )owntown
DOWNTOWN
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9o tMis end tMe 5Qan recommends a series of strategicaQQy
Qocated iconic marPers tMat ser[e as wayfinding signs to
MeQU UeoUQe find tMeir way to trZcP roZtes GicycQe roZtes and
Downtown. These markers would also be memorable artistic
Uieces tMat MeQU define )owntownѣs cMaracter and Uresence
Many vehicles from Kennewick and the south come across
the river to Downtown across the beautiful cable stayed
Gridge (*d -endQer 'ridge aQong tM <e UroUose wayfinding
icons tMat marP tMe Ureferred trZcP roZte on & Street ([erify
GOAL:Active and Safe Streets and Public Places for All
)e[eQoU a <ayfinding 5Qan and 5rogram
)e[eQoU a wayfinding UQan for )owntown
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
SPS
5.1
tMe roZte tMat accommodates cycQists on (oQZmGia and 1ewis
Street as tMe Urimary roZte into )owntown +rom tMe nortM tMe
entry to Downtown is at the roundabout where 3rd and 4th come
togetMer witM tMe Qocomoti[e engine as an iconic Uiece in itseQf
This location could be formalized as an entry into Downtown.
+rom tMe east tMe new o[erUass wiQQ ser[e as a gateway to
Downtown. We have heard concerns about potential speed of
vehicles entering the pedestrian-oriented area of Downtown from
tMe o[erUass and a strong signaQing of a Uedestrian district coZQd
MeQU redZce [eMicQe sUeeds on 1ewis <ayfinding is [ery mZcM
CATENARY LIGHTS SERVE AS A DISTINCTIVE TOOL FOR WAYFINDING
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needed from tMe ri[er esUeciaQQy to Gring UeoUQe on tMe SacaOawea
9raiQ ([erify into )owntown 9Me iconic marPers sMoZQd Ge Uart of
a recogni_aGQe set of wayfinding eQements GZt sUecific to eacM
location.
.n addition to tMe wayfinding tMat MeQUs UeoUQe find )owntown
tMe arri[aQ into )owntown sMoZQd Ge cQear and cMaracterdefining
The suggested way of demarcating Downtown would be overhead
QigMts tMat cross tMe streets from new QigMt UoQes (see [isZaQi_ation
.nitiaQQy tMis QigMting coZQd Ge instaQQed at gateway Qocations GZt o[er
time more Qocations coZQd Ge added MigMQigMting areas of acti[ity
COLORFUL SCULPTURES CAN DOUBLE AS WAYFINDING MARKERS
PEDESTRIAN WAYFINDING WAYFINDING AS BOTH LANDMARK AND STREET FURNISHING
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The work to manage and improve a downtown is
never complete and an active downtown management
program, typically based on the Main Street Program,
is critical to the long-term success of the downtown.
Downtown management programs provide the funding
and organization to make downtown a high priority for the
community and region, and to support local businesses.
DTM Robust and Collaborative Downtown Management
DESCRIPTION
GOAL
The City is fortunate to have the DPDA as a partner and
should continue working with the DPDA to strengthen its
role as both a PDA and as Downtown Pasco’s downtown
management organization. The downtown management
program should include the main street organizations
“four point approach” to address organization, economic
restructuring, promotion, and design. All four points must
be addressed to be successful.
DTM1.0 GOAL:Robust and Collaborative Downtown Management
Establish a formal Downtown Planning Boundary
The proposed Downtown planning boundary will expand and refocus the work of the
(ity and tMe )5)& Geyond tMe cZrrentQy defined GoZndary for tMe )5)& 9Me UroUosed
planning boundary is the area where the City’s Main Street Program will operate and
could lead to a change to the DPDA boundary to expand the area where they conduct
activities.
STRATEGY:
DESCRIPTION:
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GOAL:Robust and Collaborative Downtown Management
Establish a Formal Downtown Planning Boundary
Adopt the Downtown Planning Boundary into Comprehensive Plan
The City has not previously had a formal Downtown planning boundary. The Downtown Public Development Authority
Mas an officiaQ GoZndary for tMe area in wMicM condZcts GZsiness GZt tMere was not an estaGQisMed GoZndary for tMe
purposes of the Downtown Master Plan or related elements.
The proposed future land-use map amendment would create a new land use category called “Downtown.”
Encompassing the area designated below in Figure 1, this would become the formal Downtown planning boundary.
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
DTM
1.1
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DTM2.0 GOAL:Robust and Collaborative Downtown Management
Enhance the roles of the Downtown PDA and Main Street Organization
It is unusual for a downtown
organization to also be structured
as a PDA. The DPDA has capabilities
under state law that are not typically
available to a downtown organization,
such as real estate development and
managing cultural facilities, which are
not currently being used. The DPDA
and the Main Street Organization are
currently operating with a single board
that oversees both the operations of the
DPDA and main street organization. Both
of tMese organi_ations woZQd Genefit
from more distinct and enhanced roles in
managing downtown and implementing
the Downtown Plan.
STRATEGY:
DESCRIPTION:
DOWNTOWN PASCO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LED BANNERS
DOWNTOWN PASCO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CO-CREATED THE SPECIALTY KITCHEN
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Public Development Authorities (PDAs) are entities
authorized under Washington State Law (RCW
35.21.730-.759) that have powerful capabilities.
They are semi-governmental bodies, under the
auspices of a City, County, or the State, and in the
case of Pasco’s PDA, under the authority of the
City of Pasco. PDAs may construct and manage
properties, receive properties from government
agencies, be given tax-deductible contributions by
individuals, and many other powers per their charter.
They are governed by a Board of Directors, selected
by a process outlined in their charter, and may have
a “constituency” of the public that participates in the
activities and decision-making of the PDA. Some
well-known PDAs in the State include Seattle’s
Pike Place Market and King County’s 4Culture,
which distributes funding to artists and cultural
organizations.
Downtown Pasco’s PDA manages the Farmers
Market, which runs weekly from May to October,
holds other events, and serves as the downtown
organization for Pasco.
The Downtown Plan encourages the PDA to
strengthen and expand its role in Pasco, taking
advantage of the powers granted by the State to
make desired improvements in the Downtown.
The PDA could take a lead role in activating public
space, including Peanuts Park, in managing cultural
space (such as a renovation of the historic theater),
and even in developing and managing affordable
housing on catalyst sites. The development of a new
strategic UQan woZQd Uro[ide an oUUortZnity to define
and expand the role of the PDA to further the vision
and goals for Downtown.
DESCRIPTION:
DTM
2.1 GOAL:Robust and Collaborative Downtown Management
Enhance the Roles of the Downtown PDA and Main Street Organization
Develop a Strategic Plan for the Downtown PDA that Maximizes the role of the DPDA
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DOWNTOWN PASCO POST OFFICE
QUINCEÑERA DRESS SHOP
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GOAL:Robust and Collaborative Downtown Management
Enhance the Roles of the Downtown PDA and Main Street Organization
Develop a Strategic Plan for the Main Street Organization
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
DTM
2.2
The Downtown PDA also serves
as the Main Street Organization for
Downtown Pasco. The City and the
DPDA should collaboratively develop
a strategic plan for the Main Street
organization that focuses on the main
street approach and supports the
vision and goals of the Downtown Plan.
The plan should address the distinct
role of the Main Street Organization,
and actions that are necessary to
support plan implementation and
effective downtown management over
time.
Build a diverse economic
base | Catalyze smart new
investment | Cultivate a
strong entrepreneurship
ecosystem
Build leadership and strong
organizational capacity | Ensure
broad community engagement |
Forge partnerships across sectors
Market district’s
defining assets a
Communicate unique
features through
storytelling | Support
buy-local experience
Create an inviting, inclusive
atmosphere | Celebrate
historic character | Foster
accessible, people-centered
public spaces
ECONOMIC
VITALITY DESIGN
ORGANIZATION PROMOTION
COMMUNITY
TRANSFORMATION
MAIN STREET AMERICA’S FOUR POINTS
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GOAL:
GOAL:
Robust and Collaborative Downtown Management
Robust and Collaborative Downtown Management
Establish and Maintain Active Parking Management
Establish and Maintain Active Parking Management
Employee Parking Program
STRATEGY:
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
DESCRIPTION:
DTM
3.1
Parking in downtowns is unique
due to the competing needs for
access to downtown and mix of
on- and off-street parking. The City
currently responsible for managing
on-street parking such as time limits,
enforcement, street maintenance,
and monitoring conditions. The City
recently completed a parking study of
Many downtowns, typically through
a partnership between the City and
the downtown organization, have
established successful employee
parking programs. Employee parking
programs provide more predictability
to employees, can make use of parking
that is underutilized, and prioritize safe
locations and routes in downtown
between parking and places of
employment. Employee parking could
be implemented with parking permits
downtown that always showed wide
availability of on-street parking in the
heart of downtown. However, the data
collection was limited to two days on
a weekday and Saturday. The study
looked primarily at parking occupancy
and did not address other common
downtown parking challenges such
as employees parking in on-street
stalls more than the time limits. On-
street parking is the most highly
sought-after and valuable parking in
downtowns and should be prioritized
for convenient customer and visitor
access with long-term parking such as
for employees occurring in off-street
parking or streets with less activity and
demand for parking.
for either on- or off-street locations.
The redevelopment of the former
Thunderbird Motel could provide new
off-street parking for an employee
parking program. The City and/or
the DPDA should conduct a survey
of existing businesses to determine
where their employees currently park
and if there is interest in participating
in a downtown employee parking
program.
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GOAL:Robust and Collaborative Downtown Management
Establish and Maintain Active Parking Management
Parking Data Collection Program
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
DTM
3.2
Parking management decisions
in Downtown Pasco should be
informed by the routine collection of
parking data with a focus on public
on-street parking. Collecting and
analyzing parking data will inform
tMe de[eQoUment and modification of
parking management strategies over
time to imUro[e efficiency and a[oid
conflicts Getween different Zsers of
parking. Parking occupancy counts
should be conducted on-street and in
One of the primary goals for a
downtown parking management
program is to provide easy access to
Downtown, including local businesses,
residences, places of employment,
civic, and cultural uses. For example,
Downtown on-street parking often
sets time limits on parking stalls,
encouraging turnover so that more
people can access downtown,
GOAL:Robust and Collaborative Downtown Management
Establish and Maintain Active Parking Management
Parking enforcement program
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
DTM
3.3
public parking lots in the Downtown
core at least quarterly. As needed,
parking duration, the parking violation
rate, turnover, and vehicle movements
could also be collected.
For example, on-street parking is
typically more complex to manage and
requires more detailed data collection
such as duration and turnover of
vehicles. This data can assist in
understanding current parking behavior
and adjusting management strategies
to achieve desired outcomes. In this
example, a parking management
strategy would be to develop
convenient off-street employee parking
that is well-lit, affordable, and feels
safe.
supporting the local economy.
Challenges arise when there is a
conflict Getween UarPing Zsers 9Mis
can make access to Downtown more
limited and less attractive. The goal
of an enforcement program is to
ensure that the parking policies and
management strategies are producing
the desired results. It is not to issue
fines and generate re[enZe e[en
though these strategies are included in
most enforcement programs. Parking
enforcement should be informed by
the parking data collection program
to focus on high demand areas where
parking challenges are more likely
to occur. The enforcement program
should also include education and
resources about where to park for
different users such as visitors,
downtown employees, and downtown
residents.
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GOAL:Robust and Collaborative Downtown Management
Actively Maintain Existing Businesses and MarketSTRATEGY:
DESCRIPTION:
DTM4.0
Downtown Pasco is fortunate to have
many unique and local businesses that
contribute positively to the experience
in Downtown. These businesses
should be supported by the City and
the DPDA while also working to attract
new businesses that are desired by the
community including a coffee shop,
more restaurants with outdoor dining,
and more businesses that have things
to do.
GOAL:Robust and Collaborative Downtown Management
Establish and Maintain Active Parking Management
Develop a business retention and recruitment program as a partnership between the city and the DPA
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
DTM
4.1
Too often cities conduct a one-time
parking study, make minor changes,
and continue with the same parking
management programs. The City
of Pasco should establish an active
parking management program that is
informed by routine data collection,
input from Downtown business
owners and other stakeholders, and
the vision and goals for Downtown.
Active parking management programs
typically include frequent assessment
and potential changes to parking
time limits, permit program areas and
rates tMe Qocation and configZration
of on-street parking, integration
with transit and other travel modes,
a communication and marketing
program, and management of parking
Genefit districts to sZUUort a tMri[ing
downtown.
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GOAL:Robust and Collaborative Downtown Management
More events DowntownSTRATEGY:
DESCRIPTION:
DTM5.0
Downtown hosts several successful events
including Cinco De Mayo, Fiery Foods Festival,
and weekly Farmer’s Market during the summer
and early fall. Events bring people Downtown,
and highlight how an active Downtown can be
an attractive magnet for Pasco. The City can
capitalize on this success to expand events and
bring more people to Downtown Pasco.
GOAL:Robust and Collaborative Downtown Management
More events Downtown
Develop an Annual Events Plan for Downtown
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
DTM
5.1
The City and the DPDA should partner on
developing an Annual Events Plan for Downtown
that increases the number of events and expands
their scope. The events plan may include both
events led by the City/DPDA but also a program
to allow other businesses or organizations to hold
events in Downtown such as at Peanuts Park.
Fees for event permits and revenue generated
during events could help to support ongoing
downtown management activities. Events could
also include a fundraising component through the
sale of merchandise and donations.
PARADE IN DOWNTOWN PASCO
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GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development + Investments
:Udate 1and :se and ?oning to Ge SUecific to )owntown
Other than the C-2 zone, the majority of
downtown Mas _oning tMat is aQso aUUQied
eQsewMere in tMe (ity and in some cases
witMin [ery different conditions ?oning
sMoZQd Ge cZstomi_ed for downtown and
consider physical conditions such as lot
sizes, blocks, ability to provide off-street
parking, proximity of on-street and public
parking, and the desired mixes of uses
incQZding acti[e street Qe[eQ Zses 9Me (ity
sMoZQd mo[e forward witM ZUdated _oning for
)owntown 5asco Mas not seen mZcM Uri[ate
sector de[eQoUment in )owntown o[er tMe Qast
se[eraQ years sZcM as new commerciaQ or MoZsing
de[eQoUment 9Me marPet anaQysis condZcted as
part of the existing conditions report for this plan
sMowed tMat de[eQoUment is cZrrentQy not financiaQQy
feasiGQe regardQess of tMe tyUe of Qand Zse &daUti[e
reuse and the rehabilitation of existing buildings
is cQoser to financiaQ feasiGiQity and sMoZQd Ge tMe
focZs of de[eQoUment acti[ities in tMe near term
STRATEGY:
PSI Substantial Private Sector Development + Investments
DESCRIPTION:
DESCRIPTION
GOAL
More active street level-uses and development along
downtown streets wiQQ contriGZte to )owntownѣs
Qongterm sZccess 9Me (ity and tMe )5)& sMoZQd
focZs on UZGQic sector actions tMat wiQQ Gegin to
cQose tMe financiaQ feasiGiQity gaU and resZQt in more
Uri[ate sector de[eQoUment and in[estments 2any
cities Ma[e Mad sZccess witM tMis aUUroacM tMroZgM
streetscape improvements, façade improvement
programs, permitting support, maintaining a database
of de[eQoUment oUUortZnities and otMer incenti[es
PSI1.0
)owntown tMat considers e]Uansion of tMe
( _one and new _ones
9Me retaiQ GZiQding e]amUQe GeQow on 3 tM
&[enZe in tMe ( 7etaiQ _one woZQd not
be permitted under the current zoning and
de[eQoUment standards tMat reVZire a ѣ
setGacP .n addition it is difficZQt to meet
off-street parking requirements on small
downtown UarceQs and onstreet UarPing is
Uresent on most downtown streets
SMALL SCALE RETAIL BUILDINGS SHOULD
BE ALLOWED IN DOWNTOWN
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GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
:Udate 1and :se and ?oning to Ge -eQUfZQ to )owntown
3ew +ZtZre 1and :se 2aU
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
PSI
1.1
5ascoѣs +ZtZre 1and :se 2aU sMoZQd Ge ZUdated to add a
new Qand Zse designation for )owntown 9Me )owntown
Qand Zse designation woZQd aUUQy to aQQ Qand witMin tMe
downtown GoZndary and Ge tMe Gasis for cZstomi_ed
_oning tMat is ZniVZe to )owntown
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Commercial
Public Quasi-Public
Open Space Parks
High-Density Residential
Medium-Density Residential
Mixed Residential and Commercial
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R-1 LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
R-2 MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
R-3 MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
C-1 RETAIL BUSINESS
C-2 CENTRAL BUSINESS
C-3 GENERAL BUSINESS
I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
:Udate 1and :se and ?oning to Ge SUecific to )owntown
3ew ?oning 2aU
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
PSI
1.2
:Udate tMe _oning maU for )owntown *]Uand tMe ( _one and create new _ones or o[erQays tMat are sUecific to downtown
9Mese new _ones sMoZQd sZUUort tMe tyUe of de[eQoUment tMat is desired Gy tMe commZnity and is consistent witM e]isting
or desired de[eQoUment Uatterns *nsZre aQignment Getween tMe fZtZre Qand Zse maU UroUosed _oning and e]isting and
desired Qand Zses
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EXAMPLE OF DESIGN STANDARDS
GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
:Udate 1and :se and ?oning to Ge SUecific to )owntown
Update development standards
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
PSI
1.3
Update the development standards
for aQQ downtown _oning districts
as needed to support private sector
de[eQoUment tMat is consistent witM
tMe [ision for downtown (onsider
approaches such as form-based codes,
design standards, and guidelines
witM a strong emUMasis on graUMics
and visual communication so that
standards are easy to understand
and aUUQy 9Me ZUdated de[eQoUment
standards should address both
development on individual or group of
UarceQs as weQQ as tMe design of streets
and street frontages
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GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
:Udate 1and :se and ?oning to Ge SUecific to )owntown
7igMtsi_e UarPing reVZirements for areas cZrrentQy oZtside of tMe (
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
PSI
1.4
Outside of the C-2 Zone development
in tMe )owntown reVZires offstreet
UarPing 2ost streets Ma[e onstreet
parking and many of the buildings in
tMe Meart of )owntown aQong 3 tM
&[e and < 1ewis St do not Ma[e off
street UarPing 5articZQarQy for smaQQer
UarceQs in )owntown it may not Ge
feasible or desirable to require off-
street UarPing 7edZcing or eQiminating
UarPing reVZirements aQQows for a ѦmarPet
Gased aUUroacMѧ wMereGy UroUerty
owners and de[eQoUers can determine
Mow mZcM UarPing is needed to tMe ser[e
tMeir de[eQoUment )owntown sMoZQd Ge
sZUUorted Gy a ѦUarP onceѧ modeQ wMere
visitors can use public or private parking
and [isit mZQtiUQe destinations witMoZt
mo[ing tMeir [eMicQe
(reate new sign standards tMat are
sUecific to downtown and sZUUort a
waQPaGQe and engaging Uedestrian
e]Uerience 9Me ZUdated sign code
should address multiple sign types
sZcM as waQQ signs &frame signs
window signs GQade or UerUendicZQar
signs, lighting, size, and orientation,
and distingZisM Getween signage and
UZGQic art sZcM as mZraQs 9Me signage
standards sMoZQd aQQow for creati[ity
and emphasize signage that is unique
to )owntown 5asco
GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
:Udate 1and :se and ?oning to Ge SUecific to )owntown
)owntown sUecific signage code standards
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
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1.5
Lighting
SIGN CODE ADDRESSES MULTIPLE TYPES
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GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
2anage and ZUdate GZiQding de[eQoUment and street Zse codes to sZUUort an acti[e )owntown
2anage and ZUdate GZiQding de[eQoUment and street Zse codes to sZUUort an acti[e )owntown
2anage and ZUdate GZiQding de[eQoUment and street Zse codes to sZUUort an acti[e )owntown
7e[iew code interUretations to assess wMetMer tMey are consistent witM tMe goaQs of tMe )owntown 5Qan
StreamQine tMe Uermit Urocess for downtown UroOects
7egZQations sMoZQd sZUUort desired de[eQoUment and acti[ities and not Gecome an oGstacQe to
imUQementing tMe UQan [ision and goaQs 9Me (ity sMoZQd regZQarQy re[iew and ZUdate regZQations and
code interUretations to ensZre tMey are consistent witM tMe )owntown 5Qan and are acMie[ing desired
oZtcomes 7egZQations and codes sMoZQd Ge re[iewed at Qeast annZaQQy and tMe (ity and )5)& sMoZQd
consider developing a survey of local businesses and permit applications to understand their experience
and UotentiaQ cMaQQenges comUQying witM tMe regZQations
1and Zse Qaws and case Qaw are constantQy cManging and tMe (ity sMoZQd ensZre its regZQations and
codes are PeUt ZU to date and are not sZGOect to QegaQ cMaQQenge +or e]amUQe recent case Qaw on
signs Mas resZQted in most cities Ma[ing to ZUdate tMeir sign regZQations .n addition as new UQans are
de[eQoUed and adoUted tMe (ityѣs Uriorities may need to Ge cManged witM resUect to regZQations 9Me (ity
sMoZQd re[iew e]isting code interUretations against UQan goaQs recent QegisQation and case Qaw at Qeast
annZaQQy
.n[estments Gy smaQQ GZsiness owners are criticaQ to tMe sZccess of )owntown 5asco 9Me aGiQity to
obtain development and building permits through an easy-to-understand and streamlined process is
imUortant 9Me (ity of 5asco sMoZQd de[eQoU a streamQined Uermit Urocess and incenti[es for smaQQ
GZsiness owners to in[est in )owntown 9Me (ity sMoZQd consider deQegating a staff Uerson at tMe (ity
as tMe )owntown Uermit Qiaison witM a cZstomer ser[ice Gased aUUroacM 9Me )owntown Uermit Qiaison
is a resoZrce to smaQQ GZsiness owners as tMey na[igate tMe Uermit Urocess and in[est in )owntown
5asco 4tMer incenti[es coZQd incQZde redZced Uermit fees e]Uedited Uermitting tMe consoQidation of
aUUQication forms and ZtiQity discoZnts &ny incenti[es mZst Ge connected to tMe UZGQic interest and
UZGQic Genefits
STRATEGY:
DESCRIPTION:
PSI
PSI
2.1
2.2
PSI2.0
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-eaQtMy downtowns Ma[e significant residentiaQ
UoUZQations )owntown MoZsing means
that there are people to support activities and retail, that
tMere is a stewardsMiU Uresence and tMat UeoUQe
can easiQy waQP to a fZQQ range of ser[ices and acti[ities
)owntown Qi[ing is attracti[e to a [ariety of UeoUQe wMo
[aQZe waQPaGiQity and Qess reQiance on tMe need to dri[e
<orPforce MoZsing in tMe downtown mi] aQQows UeoUQe to
waQP to tMeir OoGs and sZUUorts a more [iGrant
downtown economy 'otM yoZtM and seniors are
increasingly seeking a diverse range of living options,
incQZding waQPaGQe en[ironments and easy access to
transUortation and amenities )owntown 5asco woZQd
Genefit Gy senior MoZsing seniors Ma[e more free time
often ser[e as good stewards of tMeir neigMGorMoods
*ncoZraging more MoZsing in )owntown Gy tMe (ity
of 5asco wiQQ meet mZQtiUQe goaQs .t wiQQ fiQQ in tMe gaUs
in cZrrent Qand Zse it can Uro[ide affordaGQe MoZsing
options and can accommodate special groups in need
of MoZsing sZcM as seniors and it can resZQt in a safer
and more [iGrant )owntown 9Me (ity can UQay a [ariety
of roQes in encoZraging MoZsing in )owntown 9Me
acVZisition of UroUerty sZcM as tMe former 9MZnderGird
oUens ZU oUUortZnities for MoZsing <MiQe cities cannot
Ѧgiftѧ UroUerties to de[eQoUers (ityowned UroUerty can
be transferred to public development authorities such
as tMe 5)& and tMere is oUUortZnity for 5ascoѣs )55)&
to Ge in[oQ[ed as a Uartner in )owntown MoZsing 9Me
(ity can aQso QooP for ways to Uro[ide [arioZs Pinds of
sZUUort to nonUrofit MoZsing Uro[iders
UarticZQarQy worPing witM tMe -oZsing &ZtMority of tMe
GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
+aciQitate more MoZsing in )owntownSTRATEGY:
DESCRIPTION:
URBAN HOUSING IN SEATTLE,WA
PSI3.0
(ity of 5asco and +ranPQin (oZnty
9Me scaQe and design of MoZsing in )owntown wiQQ Ge imUortant for it to
Ge seen as an asset and weQQdesigned MoZsing can ser[e as a modeQ
for sZGseVZent UroOects and for tMe Uri[ate sector 9Me )owntown
5Qan recommends a set of design gZideQines tMat wiQQ Uromote new
de[eQoUment tMat is aUUroUriate attracti[e and commZnityser[ing
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9Me )owntown 5Qan recommends a Uroacti[e stance on
tMe Uart of tMe (ity QiPeQy in UartnersMiU witM organi_ations
tMat can ser[e as MoZsing Uro[iders 9Me 5Qan Mas indicated
UotentiaQ ѦcataQystѧ sites for MoZsing tMat are eitMer UZGQicQy
owned or are cZrrentQy [acant or sZrface UarPing
2ost of tMe identified oUUortZnity sites are in tMe ((entraQ
'Zsiness )istrict _one wMicM aQQows for foottaQQ mi]ed
Zse de[eQoUment if tMe residentiaQ is aGo[e tMe groZnd floor
&n 7 2ediZm )ensity 7esidentiaQ )istrict _one on tMe
west side of downtown core and an 7 2ediZm )ensity
7esidentiaQ )istrict _one on tMe nortM side of downtown core
are weQQ sZited for e]UQoring tMe UotentiaQ of ѦmiddQe MoZsingѧ
sZcM as attacMed and detacMed accessory dweQQing Znits
two or tMreefamiQy strZctZres cottages and coZrtyard
aUartments
9Me (ity sMoZQd tMinP creati[eQy aGoZt tMe Pind of MoZsing
tMat woZQd Gest fit into )owntownѣs UMysicaQ faGric and Gest
serve the needs of the community, looking for models that
incorporate open space and green spaces for residents,
designs tMat reflect QocaQ cZQtZre and cQimate and are GZiQt at
a scaQe tMat Monors tMe Mistoric )owntown
GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
+aciQitate 2ore -oZsing in )owntown
)e[eQoU conceUt UQans for new MoZsing )owntown on oUUortZnity sites
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
PSI
3.1
AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN SANTA MONICA, CA
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9Me diagram on tMe Qeft sMows a acre oUUortZnity site on <
(oQZmGia St wMere tMe Ure[ioZs 9MZnderGird 2oteQ Qocated and it is now
owned Gy tMe (ity of 5asco 9Me site is in ( (entraQ 'Zsiness ?one wMicM
aQQows mi]edZse de[eQoUment 9Me ma]imZm aQQowaGQe GZiQding MeigMt is
feet wMiQe a greater MeigMt may Ge aUUro[ed Gy sUeciaQ Uermit .n cQose
Uro]imity to )owntown 5ascoѣs most UoUZQar destinations tMe +armer 2arPet
at Peanut Park and the Special Kitchen, this opportunity site have great
UotentiaQ to Uromote downtown e]Uerience and reinforce a Uositi[e
UZGQic image and confidence in tMe downtown core
9Me GeQow diagrams sMow two de[eQoUment scenarios for tMe oUUortZnity
site 9Me sMortterm scenario iQQZstrates new sZrface UarPing sUaces witM
QandscaUing to ser[e 5asco +armer 2arPet 5eanZts 5arP and downtown
GZsinesses 9Me Qongterm scenario sMows a mi]ed Zse de[eQoUment witM
ground level retail, active storefront and public space, and three stories of
MoZsing on toU (aGoZt Znits &dditionaQQy a QandscaUed sZrface Qot witM
UarPing sUaces wiQQ ser[e GotM tMe on site residents and downtown [isitors
OPPORTUNITY SITE DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
W COLUMBIA STS 4TH AVE
PEANUTS PARK FARMERS' MARKETLANDSCAPED PARKING
SPECIAL KITCHEN
W COLUMBIA STS 4TH AVEMIXED USE HOUSING + RETAIL
PARKING PEANUTS PARK FARMERS' MARKET
SPECIAL KITCHENOpportunity SiteW COLUMBIA STS 4TH
A
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PEANUTS PARK FARMERS' MARKET
SPECIAL KITCHEN
SHORT TERM SCENARIO LONG TERM SCENARIO
EXISTING CONDITIONS - 414 W. COLUMBIA ST. OPPORTUNITY SITE
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GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
+aciQitate 2ore -oZsing in )owntown
)e[eQoU and imUQement MoZsing strategies in )owntown as Uart of tMe -oZsing &ction 5Qan
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
PSI
3.2
9Me (ity of 5asco is cZrrentQy in tMe Urocess of de[eQoUing a MoZsing action UQan 9Me
UQan is citywide and incQZdes )owntown 5asco 9Me MoZsing action UQan sMoZQd GZiQd
ZUon tMe marPet anaQysis condZcted for tMe )owntown 5Qan de[eQoUment to address
sUecific strategies for increasing MoZsing UrodZction for a [ariety of Znit tyUes sZcM as
senior MoZsing sUeciaQ needs MoZsing famiQy MoZsing and otMers -oZsing strategies
may include updates to zoning and development regulations, incentives such as height
and density GonZses tMe mZQtifamiQy ta] credit UartnersMiU oUUortZnities witM MoZsing
organi_ations infrastrZctZre sZUUort and soQiciting interest from de[eQoUers
GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
5ZrsZe cataQyst UroOects and consider UZGQicUri[ate UartnersMiUs
)owntown 5asco Mas some Pey UroUerties tMat are cZrrentQy [acant or ZnderZtiQi_ed 9Me
reMaGiQitation and acti[e reZse of tMese GZiQdings and sites sMoZQd Ge a Uriority in tMe near term
Some of tMese sites are in Urominent Qocations sZcM as aQong tMe Gorder of 5eanZts 5arP 4tMers
sZcM as tMe tMeater GZiQding Ma[e a strong connection to tMe Mistory of )owntown and woZQd
e]Uand cZQtZraQ Zses and acti[ities 9Mese sites sMoZQd Ge acti[eQy marPeted to de[eQoUers and
Urioriti_ed for any reQated UZGQic imUro[ements tMat wiQQ sZUUort acti[e Zse
STRATEGY:
DESCRIPTION:
PSI4.0
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GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
5ZrsZe (ataQyst 5roOects and (onsider 5ZGQic5ri[ate 5artnersMiUs
< (oQZmGia Street
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
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4.1
EXISTING CONDITIONS
9Mis site is Qocated adOacent to
5eanZts 5arP on tMe soZtM side of <
(oQZmGia St and is cZrrentQy [acant
9Me GZiQding is designed to sZUUort
active street-level uses (such as a
restaZrant coffee sMoU or retaiQ and
has a partial building setback that is
ideal for outdoor business seating
and Zse 9Me conceUt UQan incQZdes
rehabilitation of the building façade,
new signage and oZtdoor seating and
QigMting in tMe front UQa_a sUace 9Mis
site could contribute to more activity
in the blocks immediately surrounding
Peanuts Park and help to strengthen
tMe )owntown core &cti[e Zses
surrounding Peanuts Park and through
)owntown sMoZQd sZUUort continZaQ
activity throughout the day from
morning tMroZgM e[ening
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PROPOSED TRANSFORMATION
PROPOSED TRANSFORMATION
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GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
5ZrsZe (ataQyst 5roOects and (onsider 5ZGQic5ri[ate 5artnersMiUs
S th &[enZe
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
PSI
4.2
9Me corner UroUerty ne]t to SUeciaQty 0itcMen Mas immense UotentiaQ to ser[e as a retaiQ ancMor for tMe
newQy designed th &[enZe +esti[aQ Street directQy across from tMe +armers 2arPet 9Me destination wiQQ
Uro[ide daiQy acti[ity to tMe area and fZrtMer acti[ate 5eanZts 5arP 'Zsinesses tMat occZUy tMe sUace
wiQQ aQso enOoy an inflZ] of cZstomers dZring tMe +armers 2arPet and coZQd incQZde gaQQery aUUroacM witM many
smaQQ retaiQers
EXISTING CONDITIONS
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GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
5ZrsZe (ataQyst 5roOects and (onsider 5ZGQic5ri[ate 5artnersMiUs
9Meater on 1ewis Street
STRATEGY:
ACTION: PSI
4.3
ICONIC LEWIS STREET THEATRE IS A MAJOR DOWNTOWN CATALYST
DESCRIPTION:
9Me tMeater sUace on < 1ewis
Street is currently vacant and
the renovation and adaptive
reZse woZQd Ge a maOor asset
for )owntown (ZQtZraQ Zses
can be a major attractor to
downtowns and dri[e acti[ity
to other local businesses such
as restaZrants and cafऍs &
community-supported model
may be desirable to attract a
mix of funding over the short-
and long-term and provide
a range of events such as
a youth theater, concerts,
UoQiticaQ e[ents fiQm festi[aQs
UQays and arts e[ents
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GOAL:Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
5ZrsZe (ataQyst 5roOects and (onsider 5ZGQic5ri[ate 5artnersMiUs
9MZnderGird 7ede[eQoUment (UarPing sZUUorts Uri[ate sector in[estment
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
PSI
4.4
Concept designs for near term surface
parking and longer-term development
of mi]edZse MoZsing are sMown in 5S.
)owntown Mas QittQe UZGQic sZrface
UarPing and woZQd reUQace some of tMe
UarPing tMat was Ure[ioZsQy a[aiQaGQe in
5eanZts 5arP 5ZGQic UarPing is fle]iGQe
because it can be used by everyone
and can sZUUort a ѦUarPonceѧ modeQ
wMere UeoUQe UarP and [isit mZQtiUQe
destinations witMoZt Ma[ing to mo[e a
[eMicQe 4ffstreet UZGQic UarPing coZQd
also be prioritized for employee parking
to ensure that valuable on-street parking
is a[aiQaGQe for cZstomers and [isitors
1ongterm de[eQoUment of MoZsing witM
streetQe[eQ commerciaQ Zses woZQd
MeQU to sZUUort an acti[e downtown
and streetscaUe witM more UeoUQe Qi[ing
downtown
THUNDERBIRD MOTEL, GOOGLE EARTH
SITE TRANSFORMED INTO PARKING AND MIXED USE HOUSING + RETAILW COLUMBIA STS 4TH A
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MIXED USE HOUSING + RETAIL
PARKING PEANUTS PARK FARMERS' MARKET
SPECIAL KITCHEN
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GOAL:
GOAL:
Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
Substantial Private Sector Development and Investments
+aciQitate )e[eQoUment of 4UUortZnity Sites
+aciQitate )e[eQoUment of 4UUortZnity Sites
Opportunity sites are longer-term priorities compared to the catalyst projects that should be
UZrsZed in tMe nearterm 4UUortZnity sites are [acant or ZnderZtiQi_ed UroUerties tMat reVZire
substantial investment to result in the type of development and desired uses called for in the
)owntown 5Qan 2any of tMe identified oUUortZnity sites are UarPing Qots tMat coZQd sZUUort more
acti[e Zses and new de[eQoUment .mUQementing UarPing management strategies recommended in
the plan are critical to successful parking management and to facilitate any changes in the overall
UarPing sZUUQy to increase efficiency
+aciQitate )e[eQoUment of 4UUortZnity Sites
)e[eQoU a standard 7eVZest for .nformation and 7eVZest for 5roUosaQs to soQicit interest in de[eQoUment
of oUUortZnity sites in )owntown 5asco
Develop design concepts and conduct feasibility analysis for opportunity sites
STRATEGY:
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
DESCRIPTION:
PSI
PSI
5.1
5.2
9Me (ity of 5asco and tMe )5)& sMoZQd
Uartner on creating standard 7eVZest
for .nformation (7+. and 7eVZest for
5roUosaQs (7+5 tMat coZQd Ge Zsed
:sing tMe 7+. and 7+5 docZments
de[eQoUed Znder 9asP tMe (ity
should pursue design concepts and
de[eQoUment feasiGiQity at tMe identified
opportunity sites to facilitate economic
de[eQoUment in )owntown 9Me design
to solicit interest in public, private,
and UZGQicUri[ate UartnersMiUs for
de[eQoUment UroOects 9Me docZments
should address response format and
concepts and feasibility analysis
should address funding, potential
partners, design and programming
options, planning level cost estimates,
and consistency witM tMe )owntown
5Qan
GOAL:
STRATEGY:
DESCRIPTION:
PSI5.0
submittal requirements, program
and design ideas VZaQifications
development examples, and potential
financing
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HPLC & )owntown tMat 7eflects 5ascoѣs -istories
5eoUQes 1andscaUe and (ZQtZres
)owntown 5asco sMoZQd Ge ceQeGrated as a ZniVZe and aZtMentic downtown witM a strong -isUanic and 1atino
inflZence 7atMer tMan de[eQoUing an o[erarcMing tMeme QiPe 1ea[enwortM or <intMroU )owntown 5asco sMoZQd
continZe to remain aZtMentic and ceQeGrate )owntownѣs ZniVZe Mistories UeoUQes QandscaUe and cZQtZres (ZQtZraQ
e]Uression can MaUUen in a [ariety of ways sZcM as tMroZgM tMe QocaQ GZsiness mi] signage e[ents UZGQic art
marPeting and Uromotions and tMe UMysicaQ design of )owntown incQZding GZiQdings streets and UZGQic sUaces
)owntown 5asco sMoZQd commZnicate aZtMenticity and a ZniVZe e]Uerience as a way to attract [isitors and
GZsinesses
DESCRIPTION
GOAL
& )owntown tMat reflects 5ascoѣs Mistory UeoUQe QandscaUe and cZQtZre
2arPeting and commZnications strategy for QocaQs and [isitors
5eoUQe tMat do not freVZent )owntown 5asco may not Ge aware of aQQ it Mas to offer in terms
of QocaQ GZsinesses e[ents and acti[ities 9Me (ity and tMe )5)& sMoZQd de[eQoU a marPet and
commZnity strategy to sUecificaQQy Uromote )owntown 5asco and dri[e increased [isitors and
economic acti[ity in )owntown 9Me marPeting and commZnication strategy sMoZQd Zse a [ariety of
metMods sZcM as Urint and 9; ads sociaQ media a Qogo and Granding wayfinding and Uromotion at
downtown e[ents 9Me (ity sMoZQd UZrsZe UartnersMiUs sZcM as witM ;isit 9ri(ities
GOAL:
STRATEGY:
DESCRIPTION:
1.0
HPLC
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& )owntown tMat 7eflects 5ascoѣs -istories
5eoUQes 1andscaUe and (ZQtZres
GOAL:& )owntown tMat 7eflects 5ascoѣs -istory 5eoUQe 1andscaUe and (ZQtZre
2arPeting and (ommZnication Strategy for 1ocaQs and ;isitors
)e[eQoU a downtown Grand and Qogo for Zse in marPeting and wayfinding
& coMesi[e downtown
Granding and wayfinding
system wiQQ emUMasi_e a
sense of UQace MigMQigMt
ZniVZe destinations and
QocaQ assets and imUro[e
[isitor e]Ueriences in
downtown 9Me Granding
and wayfinding eQements
sMoZQd con[ey a cQear [isZaQ
identity and commZnicate to
[arioZs aZdiences sZcM as
Uedestrians GicycQists and
dri[ers 9Me Znified Granding
can aQso sZUUort marPeting
camUaigns to attract
downtown GZsinesses
UromUt downtown signatZre
e[ents sZcM as tMe +armers
2arPet tMe +iery +ood
+esti[aQ and tMe (inco de
2ayo ceQeGration
STRATEGY:
ACTION:
DESCRIPTION:
HPLC
1.1
THE COHESIVE BRANDING AND WAYFINDING IN LITTLETON, CO, PAY HOMAGE TO THE HISTORY AND HIGHLIGHTS
POINTS OF INTEREST IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
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DOWNTOWN BERKELEY’S
BRANDING CAMPAIGN USES
EYE-CATCHING COLORS AND A
UNIFIED LOGO, “MEET ME DOWN-
TOWN”, FEATURING SIX
CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
PARTNERING WITH DOWNTOWN
BERKELEY ASSOCIATION. PASCO
COULD ALSO HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC BUILDINGS WITH
BANNERS AND HISTORIC
MARKERS IN COLLABORATION
WITH THE HISTORIC SOCIETY.
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“INDUSTRIOUS LIGHT” SERIES MURAL BY ARTIST PHILLIP ADAMS SHOWCASES THE
INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF THE LOGAN SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD IN PHILADELPHIA
THE MURAL, “SOUTH PHILLY MUSICIANS”, COMMEMORATE SOUTH
PHILADELPHIA’S MUSIC LEGACY AND THE BANDSTAND ERA OF MUSICIANS
WHO BROUGHT RICH CULTURAL INFLUENCE TO THE CITY
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EMPLOYING LID STRATEGIES OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO INFORM AND INSPIRE COMMUNITY
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SECTION DESCRIPTION
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Downtown
Plan
‘20-’22
The community feedback given during the outreach conducted as part of the Downtown Plan, is captured in this appendix.
JULY ‘21 SEP ‘21 NOV ‘21 JAN ‘22 MAR ‘22 MAY ‘22 JULY ‘22 AUG ‘22 SEPT ‘22 OCT ‘22 NOV ‘22 DEC ‘22 JAN ‘23
FARMER’S MARKET
OUTREACH
PUBLIC VISIONING
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 15, 2021
OCTOBER 23 & 30, 2021
ONLINE SURVEY
FALL 2021
CINCO DE MAYO
OUTREACH
MAY 5, 2022LEWIS STREET
WORKSHOP
MARCH 22, 2022
STAKEHOLDER
MEETINGS
STAKEHOLDER
MEETING
Late October
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
OPEN HOUSE
MEETING
JANUARY 3, 2023
COUNCIL ADOPTION
MEETING
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SECTION DESCRIPTION
MAPPING EXERCISE
The City of Pasco hosted a public visioning workshop on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 to gather public input for the Downtown Pasco
Master Plan. The Downtown Plan will outline a shared vision for the future of Downtown, and the community input gathered during the
workshop and other outreach activities is integral to the plan’s development.
Framework helped to facilitate the workshop, which was held in Downtown Pasco at Salon Santa Cruz (117 S 5th Ave). Community
members had the option to participate in the workshop both in person and virtually, and much of the workshop was also broadcasted on
local radio. At least 25 members of the public attended the workshop in person, and at least 9 community members participated remotely.
Community members were joined at the workshop by a number of representatives from the City of Pasco, who were available to answer
attendees’ questions. Additionally, over 110 people participated in a public online survey during the weeks before and after the event.
Mapping exercises invited workshop participants to comment on maps of Downtown Pasco and to mark places that they see as community
assets or challenges. Respondents made these suggestions and comments, which are quoted directly:
PUBLIC VISIONING
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 15, 2021
»“Possibly expand Downtown boundaries to include 5th up to Court and 3rd up to Court Street.”
»“Expand Peanuts Park to encompass full block, with outdoor dining, green space, and small events.”
»“Connect to riverfront with welcoming, lighted walk.”
»“Develop waterfront with event venue, amphitheater, stadium, etc.”
»“Connect trail under train tracks to Schlagel Park.”
»“We need maps of the businesses around Downtown.”
»“The Pasco Farmers’ Market is an asset.”
»“Specialty Kitchen is an asset.”
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VISIONING EXERCISE The visioning exercise asked workshop attendees to write or draw their vision for Downtown Pasco’s future. Respondents made the
following comments, which are quoted directly:
PUBLIC VISIONING
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 15, 2021
»“Bike lanes, bike parking, outdoor seating, more events
downtown. Bike lanes that connect to river path.”
»“More options for those in need of shelter besides the Union
Gospel Mission. More educational programs for those in need
of vocational rehab or in need of start from zero.”
»“Is it possible to set up an office similar to Work Source for job
search and training or re-training?”
»“Change the sign code.”
»“Sign code. More streetscape (“brick”). Better lighting.”
»“Food truck lot and better codes for food vendors.”
»“Housing for the homeless who would like to improve their life
and create new opportunities for themselves.”
»“More vocational rehab for those injured at work.”
»“Clean it up.”
»“Small business incubators.”
»“Workshops to start businesses.”
»“Stop drug sale and prostitution.”
»“Safer.”
»“Address drug users.”
»“Families shopping and exploring the vibrant local goods.”
»“Coffee shops.”
»“Address mental illness, drug addicts.”
»“Stop churches/volunteers from giving clothing and food.”
»“Indoor flea market and map of the businesses that are around.”
»“Streetscape, pavers, walkable, bike lanes.”
»“More ongoing/active police presence.”
»“Address drug users.”
»“More education and educational opportunities.”
»“Close 4th Ave between Lewis and Columbia St. No traffic.”
»“Using existing buildings and preserving architecture and history
and giving those places a new purpose and cleaner look.”
»“More diversity in the types of businesses coming into the area.”
»“A bookstore or library. Even a used bookstore like Bookworm.”
»“More family friendly activities that encourage safety and fun
learning.”
»“Is it possible to include a small gym to encourage a healthy
environment and lifestyle?”
»“Counseling for those struggling with addictions and looking for
‘stable jobs.’”
»“Vibrant outdoor food sales with lots of variety.”
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OTHER PARTICIPANT
COMMENTS
During the workshop, participants were provided with pictures of different examples of streetscapes and urban amenities, and asked to
respond to them. Responses included:
PUBLIC VISIONING
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 15, 2021
8 ft
18 ft
Truckee, CA
Like the lights!
Perfect.Like for businesses
Perfect setup for
seating with space to
walk
13 ft
6 ft
Kirkland, WA
Outdoor Dining ZonePedestrian Zone14.5 ft
4.5 ft 10 ft
OUTDOOR SEATING ON LEWIS STREET
Outdoor Dining Zone4.5 ft
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OTHER PARTICIPANT
COMMENTS
During the workshop, participants were provided with pictures of different examples of streetscapes and urban amenities, and asked to
respond to them. Responses included:
PUBLIC VISIONING
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Like larger sidewalks for
outside dining.
Outdoor Dining Zone Pedestrian Zone
14.5 ft
8.5 6 ft
Outdoor Dining Zone
8.5
Like that outdoor seating
doesn’t cover business.
Parklet with Outdoor Dining
Pedestrian Zone
8.5 ft
PARKLET ON 4TH AVE
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PUBLIC VISIONING
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Walla Walla, WA
Seating and lighting!
Love this example!
Wenatchee, WA
Pasco needs an indoor
Mexican flea market.
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Couer D’Alene, ID
Like historic pedestrian lights.
Like lighting and hanging
flower baskets.
OTHER PARTICIPANT
COMMENTS
During the workshop, participants were provided with pictures of different examples of streetscapes and urban amenities, and asked to
respond to them. Responses included:
PUBLIC VISIONING
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 15, 2021
San Diego, CA
Like for
Downtown.
Close 4th & Columbia & Lewis
St. with a great sign like this.
Like entry signs!
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LIVE POLLING During the presentation, both in-person and remote participants had the opportunity to provide input and ask questions through
interactive live polling.
In the following word clouds, when a word is repeated by more than one participant, the program increases its size and moves it
towards the center of the image, indicating its overlapping popularity.
PUBLIC VISIONING
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Please list up to three words that
describe your vision for Downtown
Pasco.
Wordcloud poll
Please list up to three words that describe your
Yision for Downtown Pasco.
0 2 0
9ibrant
Diverse
Culture Safe
Parking
Historic
Entertainment
Active
unique
Welcoming
Tourist attraction
Sprinklers
Safe clean active
Restaurants
Renovated
Open
Multiuse
Multicultural diverse Hispanic
Multicultural
Local foodsLivelyInclusive
Good place visit
Fragile
Family oriented
Family
Families
Exciting
Events
Equitable oppurtunities
Embrace diversity
Economically thriving
Diverse Cultural Safe
Dining
Connected
Community
Clean
Bustling
Boutique shops
Bistro
Activity
Please list up to three words that
describe what you see as the
biggest challenges in Downtown
Pasco.
Wordcloud poll
Please list up to three words that describe what
you see as the biggest challenges for Downtown
Pasco.
0 1 9
Parking
Homeless
LightingArt
Unity of vision
Stereotyping
Mission
Homelessness
Garbage
DrugsDiversity
Zoning
Walkability
Vision
Venue
Unhoused Population
Trees flowers
Stereotypes
Social mobility
Social economic mobility
Sidewalks
Safe
Public spaces
Public Art Restrictions
Permitting
Parking, Not enough lighting, himelesnes
Outdated codes
Older structures
No shared vision
Mentally ill
Main Street Manager Turnover
Magnet
Limited place activation
Lack of small biz resources
Lack of agreement
Investment Incentives
Image
Change
Atmosphere
Apathy
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LIVE POLLING
PUBLIC VISIONING
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 15, 2021
During the presentation, both in-person and remote participants had the opportunity to provide input and ask questions through
interactive live polling.
In the following word clouds, when a word is repeated by more than one participant, the program increases its size and moves it
towards the center of the image, indicating its overlapping popularity.
»“Parking enforcement to eliminate the cars that are
stored downtown”
»“Create tourist areas or use the historic spots already
in place and maximize their use like the museum,
underground tunnels, the Burlington train, Court house,
etc.”
»“Cultural Center Flower beds”
»“City of Pasco to adopt a culture of better customer
service towards businesses”
»“Update zoning”
»“Bring back Pasco PD office to downtown”
»“Family activities (entertainment)”
»“Use of tunnels in Pasco as Pendleton”
»“Use of basements as stores and parking”
»“Mixed use housing”
»“Scooter”
»“A place where people can hang out for long periods of
time”
»“I’d like to see more opportunities for parking such as a
parking garage.”
»“I’d like to see bike and designated walk lanes on at least
one of the major streets downtown.”
»“I’d like more public events that showcase the rich cultural
diversity of Pasco.”
»“I’d like to see more trash cans and garbage picked up on
the side walls and streets.”
»“Additional mixed use housing”
»“Celebration of Hispanic Heritage”
»“More options for restaurants - it could be the international
district”
»“Quit giving out free food to the homeless”
»“Celebration of Pasco Heritage as farm community”
»“More shops, less homeless people, security cameras,
better accessibility, more diversity that represents the
community, more events”
»“Interactive art and cultural exhibits”
»“Plaza”
»“Options for entertainment - nightclubs, comedy clubs,
taverns, etc.”
»“Expanded central open park space, peanuts park takes
whole block”
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LIVE POLLING
PUBLIC VISIONING
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 15, 2021
»“Landscaping”
»“Outside eating or pub area”
»“Meshed wifi”
»“Housing”
»“Murals”
»“More clothing stores”
»“More Downtown Housing/Mixed Use”
»“Local art and history”
»“Access to capital for small biz owners in downtown”
»“Public spaces”
»“Public art - codes need to change!”
»“Sit down cafe, outdoor seating, designated parking lot
for visitors, security cams for Peanuts Park”
»“Statues and art”
»“Bikes”
»“Restaurants”
»“Connection to Osprey Point and East Kennewick”
»“Small biz mobility”
»“Event series”
»“Better bike access and parking”
»“Better lighting”
»“More programmed events”
»“A market that invites crafts”
»“Welcoming updated facades”
»“Educational artwork”
»“Funding for small businesses”
»“Youth services”
»“Parklet spaces for outdoor dining”
»“Different businesses like coffee shops, sandwich shops,
goods, less clothing stores, tattoo parlor, bookstore,
brewery.”
»“Adaptive Reuse”
»“Trolley cars from distant parking on a regular cycle”
»“Affordable housing renovations”
»“Evening events”
»“Abate Thunderbird”
»“Code changes”
»“Address Mission Issues”
»“Variety of business services”
»“Better sidewalks”
»“Rooftops and balconies”
»“Streets that are cleaned”
»“More events, street parties, dancing”
»“Community engagement”
»“Strategic street closures to create open market feel”
• “City cooperation with businesses”
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LIVE POLLING
SECTION DESCRIPTION
PUBLIC VISIONING
WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 15, 2021
ONLINE SURVEY
MAY 2021
»“A magnet venue”
»“Food truck events”
»“Housing Options”
»“Coffee shops”
»“Remodeling of buildings”
»“Thunderbird Gone”
»“Food truck night”
»“Connection to waterfront”
»“Mixed use development”
»“Dress fair”
»“Variety of businesses”
Community members were encouraged to share their vision for Downtown Pasco’s future through an online community survey. The
survey was available from October 11, 2021 until January 3, 2022 and had 112 respondents. In the survey, respondents were asked to
describe their role in the community, share their favorite things about Downtown, identify challenges in Downtown, and choose which
topics they believe should be highlighted in the Downtown Plan. Participants were also encouraged to identify and share photographs
of cities that they think would be a good model for Downtown Pasco. The survey was offered in English and Spanish and was promoted
through multiple channels, including the City’s website and social media platforms, community events such as the Pasco Farmers’
Market, and the Downtown Plan’s community visioning workshop.
Survey participants had various connections to Downtown Pasco, with the greatest number of respondents visiting (83.04%) or
shopping (57.14%) in the Downtown area:
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SURVEY RESULTS
ONLINE SURVEY
MAY 2021 Pasco Downtown Plan Community Survey
1 / 8
15.18%17
17.86%20
83.04%93
2.68%3
6.25%7
57.14%64
Q1 Do you (check all that apply):
Answered: 112 Skipped: 2
Total Respondents: 112
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Live in
Downtown Pasco
Work in
Downtown Pasco
Visit Downtown
Pasco
Own property
in Downtown...
Own a business
in Downtown...
Shop in
Downtown Pasco
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Live in Downtown Pasco
Work in Downtown Pasco
Visit Downtown Pasco
Own property in Downtown Pasco
Own a business in Downtown Pasco
Shop in Downtown Pasco
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SURVEY RESULTS
ONLINE SURVEY
MAY 2021 Pasco Downtown Plan Community Survey
2 / 8
28.32%32
53.10%60
33.63%38
37.17%42
16.81%19
75.22%85
61.95%70
11.50%13
Q2 What are your favorite things about Downtown Pasco? (Check all that
apply.)
Answered: 113 Skipped: 1
Total Respondents: 113
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Buildings &
Architecture
Cultural
Identity
Walkable
Streets
Restaurants &
Dining
Shopping
Farmers' Market
Events and
Festivals
Other (please
specify)
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Buildings & Architecture
Cultural Identity
Walkable Streets
Restaurants & Dining
Shopping
Farmers' Market
Events and Festivals
Other (please specify)
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ONLINE SURVEY
MAY 2021
Pasco Downtown Plan Community Survey
3 / 8
Q3 Please upload a photo or photos of your favorite place(s) in Downtown
Pasco.
Answered: 11 Skipped: 103
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SURVEY RESULTS
ONLINE SURVEY
MAY 2021
safe
funwalkable
vibrant
clean
culturecultural
community
family-friendly
updated
lively
hispanic
accessible
welcoming
local
cleanerfamily
inclusive diversity beautiful
unique
friendly
variety
restaurants businesses
inviting
events
investment
destination
robust
opportunity modern
thriving
growth
safety
shops
engaging
art
food exciting
parks
diverse
multicultural
shopping
cycling
openbicycle-friendly
affordable
bicycles
exquisite
pride
cohesive
alive
nightlife
pedestrian-friendly
pet-friendly
latinolocal businesses
pedestrians
variety of businesses
Pasco Downtown Plan Community Survey
4 / 8
Q4 List three words that describe your vision for the future of Downtown
Pasco.
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SURVEY RESULTS
ONLINE SURVEY
MAY 2021
parking
safety
homeless
homelessnesscrime
dirty
rundown
outdated
traffic
old
drugs
litter
buildingsugly
perception
addicts
cleanliness
variety
spacediversity
sidewalks
racism
buildings need updates
unsafe
dated abandoned
stigma
lightingprejudice
empty zoning
restrictions
absentee
disconnected
security
disinvestment
gentrification
speeding
seguridad
violence
management
shelters
inaccessible
lack of diverse businesses
no investment
reputation
Pasco Downtown Plan Community Survey
Q5 List three words that describe the biggest challenges for Downtown
Pasco.
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SURVEY RESULTS
ONLINE SURVEY
MAY 2021
Pasco Downtown Plan Community Survey
6 / 8
53.57%60
42.86%48
23.21%26
41.96%47
62.50%70
59.82%67
16.96%19
36.61%41
9.82%11
Q6 What topics should be prioritized in the Pasco Downtown Plan? (Check
up to three.)
Answered: 112 Skipped: 2
Total Respondents: 112
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Streets,
parks, and...
Economic
Development
Increased
Access and...
Arts & Culture
Public Safety
More things to
do in Downtown
Housing
Urban Design
Other (please
specify)
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Streets, parks, and public spaces
Economic Development
Increased Access and Mobility
Arts & Culture
Public Safety
More things to do in Downtown
Housing
Urban Design
Other (please specify)
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SURVEY RESULTS
ONLINE SURVEY
MAY 2021 SZr[ey UarticiUants most freVZentQy identified <aQQa <aQQa SUoPane 1ea[enwortM <enatcMee
Seattle, and Downtown Richland and Kennewick as cities that they believe would be good models
for Downtown Pasco. Participants also submitted images of cities that could serve as inspiration for
Pasco’s downtown:
Walla Walla, WA
Bellingham, WA
Spokane, WACoeur d’Alene, ID
Pomona, CA
San Diego, CA
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SECTION DESCRIPTION
FARMER’S MARKET
OUTREACH
OCTOBER 23 & 30, 2021
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SECTION DESCRIPTION
LIVE POLLING
LEWIS STREET
WORKSHOP
MARCH 22, 2022
&s Uart of tMe (ityѣs ongoing effort to de[eQoU a new )owntown 5Qan a worPsMoU aGoZt tMe fZtZre of 1ewis Street was MeQd at
Salon Monte Carlo in Downtown Pasco on March 22, 2022 from 6 to 8pm. The workshop was attended by 34 people and included
a presentation from Framework who are the lead consultants on the Downtown Plan followed by live polling, and a design exercise
in smaQQ groZUs 9Me Uresentation Uro[ided goaQs for GotM tMe worPsMoU and 1ewis Street an o[er[iew of e]isting conditions on
1ewis Street e]amUQes of oZtdoor seating oUUortZnities and otMer Uedestrian oriented streets +oQQowing tMe design e]ercise eacM
groZU sMared tMe resZQts incQZding assets cMaQQenges and images tMat reflect wMat tMey woZQd QiPe to see on 1ewis Street
6Zestions dZring tMe Qi[e UoQQing soZgMt feedGacP into tMe cZrrent fZnctioning of 1ewis Street UotentiaQ imUro[ements and ways in
which the street could better support local businesses. The following are the results of the survey.
Please rate how well you think Lewis Street is working:
1=Poorly - 5=Great
12
10
8
6
4
2
0 1
*AVERAGE SCORE: 2.5
2 3 4
Please rate how well you think Lewis Street is working:
1=Poorly - 5=Great
12
10
8
6
4
2
0 1
*AVERAGE SCORE: 2.5
2 3 4
Please rate how well you think Lewis Street is working:
1=Poorly - 5=Great
12
10
8
6
4
2
0 1
*AVERAGE SCORE: 2.5
2 3 4
Please rate how well you think Lewis Street is working:
1=Poorly - 5=Great
12
10
8
6
4
2
0 1
*AVERAGE SCORE: 2.5
2 3 4
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LIVE POLLING
LEWIS STREET
WORKSHOP
MARCH 22, 2022
Please comment on what you would like to see for
Lewis Street in the future to support local businesses?
»“Ensure that restaurants have proper outdoor seating.”
»“Decorate during holidays to create a more vibrant downtown.”
»“Welcome signage property owners improve their facades
outdoor dining music.”
»“Outdoor seating.”
»“Deseo ver más seguridad en las calles, me gustarÍa ver más
eventos de calidad para poder atraer más personas de otras
ciudades de alrededor y más promoción positiva.”
» “Bistro with outdoor seating or coffee shop that sells local art or
products made locally. Diverse businesses other than clothes and
furniture. Wine tasting or micro-brewery.”
»“Coffee shop, more trees.”
»“More restaurants, coffee shops, outdoor seating, and more user-
friendly permit enforcement.”
»“Murals public art”
»“Bench seating, with tables.”
»“Coffee shop wine tasting room/local art gallery.”
»“Stage or ampitheater.”
»“Establishments with dedicated outdoor seating and activities.”
»“Outside art work and events. Being able to have outside
dining and night life.”
»“Safe environment at night.”
»“Outdoor dining.”
»“Music.”
»“Welcome signage.”
»“Theater.”
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DESIGN EXERCISE
LEWIS STREET
WORKSHOP
MARCH 22, 2022
Community members broke into groups to partake in a visioning and mapping exercise. Each group recorded their thoughts by
maUUing QocaQ assets e]isting cMaQQenges and UotentiaQ connections 7esidents were encoZraged to find insUiration for street
improvement from a selection of urban design precedents.
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DESIGN EXERCISE
LEWIS STREET
WORKSHOP
MARCH 22, 2022
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DESIGN EXERCISE
LEWIS STREET
WORKSHOP
MARCH 22, 2022
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DESIGN EXERCISE
LEWIS STREET
WORKSHOP
MARCH 22, 2022
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DESIGN EXERCISE
LEWIS STREET
WORKSHOP
MARCH 22, 2022
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DESIGN EXERCISE
LEWIS STREET
WORKSHOP
MARCH 22, 2022
»“Market Real Estate that’s available through the DPDA.”
»“Business Park behind ...could be a site for
redevelopment”
»“Restoration of historical buildings. I’d love to see the
city utilize the old ice making building by the tracks”
»“Options for eating lunch/dinner...like ciao.”
»“Make downtown a real destination, more restaurants,
pub, with outdoor seating”
»“Think BIG - sports venue”
»“Contaminated soils are an issue on some sites”
»“Green Spaces!”
»“Shade Trees”
»“Sundial”
»“Create an inviting streetscape to match Peanuts Park”
»“Art & Music”
»“Public Art”
»“Murals”
»“Leave your mark”
»“We need more “Insta” friendly spaces. Instagram
photos”
»“Art”
»“Film Festivals”
»“Kid focused mural w/Kiwanis as sponsor”
»“Putt-Putt Golf”
»“Themes that everyone can agree with. Rodeo,
but modern- food -Rancheros (Merido)”
»“Weekend events”
»“Museum”
»“Chicano/Latino Museum”
»“Connect with Osprey Point”
»“Wayfinding”
»“Foods/Fiesta Foods”
»“OUTDOOR DINING”
»“Sports/Soccer”
»“Games”
»“Pasco History & Contributions”
»“Themed Decorations”
»“Fitness Circuit”
»“Cinco de Mayo parade”
»“Traveling Art”
»“South street lights with shade”
»“More lighting”
»“String Lighting”
»“Necesitamos luces y vigilancia los fines de
semana en el downtown”
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DESIGN EXERCISE
LEWIS STREET
WORKSHOP
MARCH 22, 2022
»“Benches”
»“Wider Sidewalks”
»“Bench having meaning behind it”
»“Buddy Benches - Kiwanis could be sponsor”
»“Conversation Benches -S”
»“Trash bins, public trash bins”
»“Spanish Style Portal like covered sidewalk”
»“Reduce truck traffic”
»“Transit center on 10th”
»“Alternative truck route”
»“Parking”
»“Welcoming arch entry”
»“Bike Lanes (Sets us up for future, mostly green, accessibility)”
»“Multi-Use Zoning”
»“Code inforcement”
»“Reduce parking requirements”
»“Need movement on code enforcement on live music sprinklers and
issues hindering restaurants from having healthy nightime business”
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PLAN FRAMEWORK 10
•“Fiery Foods Festival in Pasco,” By Gary White ......................................................10
•The Ed Hendler Bridge into Pasco, WA by Library of Congress ............................11
INTRODUCTION + BACKGROUND 20
•Businesses in Downtown Pasco. FRAMEWORK ....................................................21
•Fiery Foods Festival. Stacy Lee ...............................................................................21
•Ed Hendler Bridge into Pasco. By Corbin Harder - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=73690750 ..........................22
•The New Peanuts Park. KPG Psomas ...................................................................25
•Franklin County Courthouse. By Umptanum at English Wikipedia - Transferred
from en.wikipedia to Commons by X-Weinzar using CommonsHelper. Photog-
rapher & copyright holder was w:User:Umptanum., Public Domain, https://
commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5707866 ........................................26
•Empire Theater, Pasco, WA. By Framework ............................................................26
•Post Office, Pasco, WA. By Allen4names - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://com-
mons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20974115 ..............................................26
•The Franklin County Museum. Image by Framework ............................................27
•Historic Building Detail. Image by Framework .......................................................27
•Fiery Foods Festival in Pasco. Image by Gary White .............................................28
•Taco Crawl ................................................................................................................28
•City Mural. Image By Drbillnye - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wiki-
media.org/w/index.php?curid=59927681 ...............................................................29
THE PLANNING PROCESS: WHAT WE HEARD 34
•Visioning Workshop. Image by Framework ............................................................34
•Visioning Workshop. Image by Framework ............................................................38
•Visioning Workshop. Image by Framework ............................................................38
•Visioning Workshop. Image by Framework ............................................................39
•Visioning Workshop. Image by Framework ............................................................39
THE PLAN 42
•Outdoor Plaza. Image by FRAMEWORK .................................................................44
•World Cup Party. Image by FRAMEWORK ..............................................................45
•Dancing in the Plaza. Image by FRAMEWORK .......................................................45
•Copenhagen Bench. Image by Forms + Surfaces ..................................................46
•Urban Renaissance. Image by Forms + Surfaces ......................................................46
•Planters. Image by Kornegay Design ..........................................................................46
•Cafe and Seat. Adobe Photostock ..............................................................................47
•Urban Roadside Cafe Tables and Chairs. Adobe Photostock ...................................47
•Cafe Table and Chairs. Adobe Photostock .................................................................47
•Outdoor Restaurant in Lueneberg Germany, Image by Angela Rohde ......................47
•Long Benches with Table on the Terrace. Adobe Photostock...................................47
•Wooden Tables and Chairs Located Outdoors. Adobe Photostock ..........................47
•Planters. Image by FRAMEWORK ...............................................................................48
•Lewis St. Existing Conditions. Image by Google Earth ..............................................54
•Columbia St. Existing Conditions. Image by Google Earth ........................................59
•Clark St. Existing Conditions. Image by Google Earth ...............................................60
•N. 4th St. Existing Conditions. Image by Google Earth ...............................................62
•Example of Bike Path. Image by Lesley Bain ..............................................................63
•Lighting with a Pedestrian Scale Feel. Image by FRAMEWORK................................66
•Catenary Lighting. Image by Fletcher Studio..............................................................67
•Parklet with Plantings. Image Source: dallas.cuturemap.com/news/restaurants-
bars/05-21-20-taco-cabana-memorial-day parklets/ ..................................................68
•Parklet Activates the Sidewalk. Design by Meristem Designs. Image Source: https://
www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2020/10/23/parklet-firm-discovers-no-such-
thing-as-bad-publicity-after-tabloid-hatchet-job-boosts-business/?sh=502f52693dbd
........................................................................................................................................69
•Parklet with Planter. Design by Rebar. .......................................................................69
•Lighting Adds Ambiance and Charm. Image by By Eden, Janine and Jim from New
York City - Outdoor Restaurant, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.
php?curid=94843798 ....................................................................................................69
•Mobile Parklet. Design by DAS studio. Image source: https://www.designofthe-
world.com/parklets/ .....................................................................................................69
•Parklet Outside Restaurant. Image Source ediblemontereybay.com, photo by Kath-
ryn McKenzie .................................................................................................................70
•Catenary Lights. Image by Rope + Cable Canada ......................................................74
•Wayfinding Signage. Image by Worcester Cultural Commission Wayfinding Art ....75
•Wayfinding Sculpture. Image ......................................................................................75
•Tooley Street Beacon. Design by Charles Holland Architects. Image source: https://
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www.teamlondonbridge.co.uk/triangle .............................................................75
•Specialty Kitchen. Image by FRAMEWORK ......................................................78
•DPDA BANNERS. Image by KPG Psomas ........................................................78
•Dress Shop. Image by FRAMEWORK ................................................................79
•Downtown Post Office. Image By Allen4names - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20974115 ....................79
•Local Downtown Business. Image By FRAMEWORK .......................................83
•Parade in Downtown Pasco. Source Image from City of Pasco’s Facebook
Page .....................................................................................................................84
•Small Scale Retail Buildings. Image from Google Earth ..................................78
•Urban Housing. Image from FRAMEWORK .....................................................84
•Affordable Housing. Image By Calderoliver - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://
commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11640903 ................................85
•4th. Existing Conditions. Image from Google Earth .........................................90
•Thunderbird Motel. Image from Google Earth .................................................93
•Wayfinding Signage. Images by the City of Littleton, CO. ................................97
•Street Banner Signage. From the Downtown Berkeley Association. Photo by
Eric Vogler ............................................................................................................98
•Industrious Light Series Mural. Mural by Phillip Adams. Photo by Steve
Weinik.................................................................................................................101
•Mural in San Francisco’s Mission District. Image By Ed Bierman from CA, usa
- Bamy Street Murals, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.
php?curid=65629126 ........................................................................................101
•By Ed Bierman from CA, usa - Bamy Street Murals, CC BY 2.0, https://com-
mons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=65629126 ......................................101
•South Philly Musicians. Mural by Eric Okdeh. Photo by Steve Weinik ..........101
•NYC Highline. Image By AdobeStock_333155318 .........................................102
•LID Strategies Graphic. Image By Tdorante10 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=116025790 ................103
•Permeable Pavement. Image By USEPA Environmental-Protection-Agency
- Permeable Pavement, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/
index.php?curid=51969545 ..............................................................................103
•Bioretention cell. Image by Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite ....................................104
•City Hall, Pasco, WA. Image By Allen4names - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21392921 ..................105
•Franklin County Courthouse. Image By Umptanum at English Wikipedia
- Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons by X-Weinzar using Common-
sHelper. Photographer & copyright holder was w:User:Umptanum., Public
Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5707866 .....105
MAKING IT HAPPEN 108
•DPDA BANNERS. Image by KPG Psomas ......................................................108
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•Truckee, CA. Image by Framework.....................................................................125
•Kirkland, WA. Image by Framework ...................................................................125
•Pasco, WA. Image by Framework .......................................................................125
•Pasco Parklet Concept. Image by Framework ..................................................126
•Pasco Parklet Concept II. Image by Framework ...............................................126
•Walla Walla, WA. Image received from survey ..................................................127
•Wenatchee, WA. Image received from survey ...................................................127
•Couer D’Alene, ID. Image received from survey ................................................128
•San Diego, CA. Image received from survey .....................................................128
•Viera’s Bakery. Image received from survey ......................................................135
•Vinny’s Bakery. Image received from survey .....................................................135
•Brothers Cheese Steak. Image received from survey .......................................135
•Post Office. Image received from survey ..........................................................135
•Farmers Market. Image received from survey ..................................................135
•Celebration on Lewis St. Image received from survey ......................................135
•Sammy’s Meat Market. Image received from survey........................................135
•Civic Building. Image received from survey ......................................................135
•Fresh Produce. Image received from survey .....................................................135
•Vinny’s Bakery. Image received from survey .....................................................139
•Walla Walla, WA. Image received from survey ..................................................139
•Coeur d’Alene, ID. Image received from survey .................................................139
•San Diego, CA. Image received from survey .....................................................139
•Spokane, WA. Image received from survey .......................................................139
•Pomona, CA. Image received from survey ........................................................139
•Farmers Market Outreach. Image by FRAMEWORK .........................................140
•Lewis Street Workshop. Image by FRAMEWORK ..............................................143
•Lewis Street Workshop2. Image by FRAMEWORK............................................144
•Lewis Street Workshop3. Image by FRAMEWORK............................................145
•Lewis Street Workshop4. Image by FRAMEWORK............................................146
•Lewis Street Workshop5. Image by FRAMEWORK............................................147
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FIGURES
FIERY FOODS FESTIVAL IN PASCO, WA .....................................................................10
THE ED HENDLER BRIDGE INTO PASCO, WA .............................................11
DIAGRAM OF MASTER PLAN VISION, GOALS, & STRATEGIES ...............................12
DIAGRAM OF PLAN FRAMEWORK ..............................................................................13
ELEMENTS OF A DOWNTOWN PLAN .........................................................20
BUSINESSES IN DOWNTOWN PASCO .........................................................21
FIERY FOODS FESTIVAL, PASCO, WA ..........................................................21
ED HENDLER BRIDGE INTO PASCO .............................................................22
PASCO ZONING MAP .....................................................................................23
OPTIONS FOR OUTDOOR SEATING .............................................................24
MORE OPTIONS FOR OUTDOOR SEATING .................................................24
THE NEW PEANUTS PARK IS A CENTERPIECE OF DOWNTOWN ............25
FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, PASCO, WA EST, 1912 ....................26
EMPIRE THEATER, PASCO, WA EST, 1956 ...................................................26
POST OFFICE, PASCO, WA EST. 1932 ...........................................................26
THE FRANKLIN COUNTY MUSEUM IS IN A FORMER CARNAGIE LIBRARY
JUST NORTH OF DOWNTOWN. EST, 1932 .................................................27
DOWNTOWN PASCO BOASTS HISTORIC BUILDINGS WITH RICH
ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING. .....................................................................27
PASCO’S TACO CRAWL ..................................................................................28
PASCO’S FIERY FOODS FESTIVAL ...............................................................28
MURALS WITNESS A CITY’S HISTORIES AND PROVIDE VIBRANCY TO
THE DOWNTOWN FABRIC .............................................................................29
DOWNTOWN BOUNDARY IN CONTEXT ......................................................30
DOWNTOWN PASCO PLANNING CONTEXT ...............................................31
VISIONING WORKSHOP .................................................................................34
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT DIAGRAM ...............................................35
LEWIS STREET WORKSHOP .........................................................36
LEWIS STREET WORKSHOP DESIGN EXERCISE .......................37
LEWIS STREET WORKSHOP DESIGN EXERCISE .......................37
COMPOSITE MAP OF WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT’S COMMENTS
...........................................................................................................38
LEWIS STREET WORKSHOP LIVE POLLING ...............................39
LEWIS STREET WORKSHOP SMALL GROUP REPORTING .......39
GIVING PEOPLE MULTIPLE OPTIONS TO ENGAGE ..................44
A SPACE CREATES VIBRANCY ....................................................44
ARTS PROGRAMMING ACTIVATING A PLAZA ...........................45
WORLD CUP VIEWING TRANSFORMS AN ALLEY ......................45
COPENHAGEN BENCH FROM FORMS+SURFACES ...................46
ASPECT FROM KORNEGAY DESIGN ............................................46
URBAN RENAISSANCE FROM FORMS+SURFACES ...................46
CIRQUE FROM KORNEGAY DESIGN .............................................46
DUNE FROM KORNEGAY DESIGN ................................................46
FLEXIBLE STREET FURNISHINGS ...............................................47
NORTH SIDE OF PEANUTS PARK .................................................48
UPDATED CONCEPT FOR NORTH PEANUTS PARK ..................49
ALL DAY TRAFFIC COUNTS FROM CITY OF PASCO
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. MAP LAST UPDATED MAY 14, 2020.
NOTE THAT TRAFFIC DATA IS INFLUENCED BY COVID-19
PANDEMIC IMPACT ........................................................................50
BASELINE CONDITIONS ...............................................................51
TARGETED COMPLETE STREET ELEMENTS..............................51
PARKING ANALYSIS .......................................................................52
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LEVELS 2 & 3 OF FRAMEWORK PLAN ....................................53
LEWIS ST. EXISTING CONDITIONS .........................................54
LEWIS ST. CONCEPT .................................................................55
LEWIS ST. CONCEPT AT NIGHT ...............................................56
REVITALIZED PASCO THEATRE OPENING NIGHT CONCEPT
......................................................................................................57
COLUMBIA ST. CONCEPT .........................................................58
COLUMBIA ST. EXISTING CONDITIONS .................................59
WEST CLARK ST. PROPOSED FOUR LANE TO TWO LANE
CONCEPT ....................................................................................60
CLARK ST. EXISTING CONDITIONS ........................................60
W CLARK ST. PROPOSED .........................................................61
N.. 4TH ST. EXISTING CONDITIONS........................................62
EXAMPLE OF BIKE PATH ..........................................................63
N. 4TH ST. PROPOSED ..............................................................63
N. 4TH ST. FESTIVAL STREET ACTIVATED ............................64
N. 4TH ST. FESTIVAL STREET TYPICAL DAY ........................65
LIGHTING WITH A PEDESTRIAN SCALE FEEL ......................66
PARKLET WITH PLANTINGS ....................................................68
PARKLET ACTIVATES THE SIDEWALK ..................................69
PARKLETS CAN ALSO FUNCTION AS CURB BUMP OUTS
SLOWING TRAFFIC ....................................................................69
LIGHTING ADDS AMBIANCE AND CHARM ............................69
MOBILE PARKLET ......................................................................69
PARKLET OUTSIDE RESTAURANT ..........................................70
SPECIALTY KITCHEN PARKLET CONCEPT ............................71
WAYFINDING LOCATIONS POINTING TO DOWNTOWN ......73
CATENARY LIGHTS SERVE AS A DISTINCTIVE TOOL FOR
WAYFINDING ..............................................................................74
PEDESTRIAN WAYFINDING .....................................................75
COLORFUL SCULPTURES CAN DOUBLE AS WAYFINDING
MARKERS ....................................................................................75
WAYFINDING AS BOTH LANDMARK AND STREET
FURNISHING ...............................................................................75
DOWNTOWN PASCO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CO-
CREATED THE SPECIALTY KITCHEN ......................................78
DOWNTOWN PASCO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LED
BANNERS ....................................................................................78
DOWNTOWN PASCO POST OFFICE ........................................79
QUINCEÑERA DRESS SHOP ....................................................79
MAIN STREET AMERICA’S FOUR POINTS ..............................80
LOCAL DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES .........................................83
PARADE IN DOWNTOWN PASCO ............................................84
SMALL SCALE RETAIL BUILDINGS SHOULD BE ALLOWED IN
DOWNTOWN ...............................................................................78
EXISTING FUTURE LAND USE MAP ........................................79
EXISTING PASCO ZONING MAP ..............................................80
EXAMPLE OF DESIGN STANDARDS .......................................81
SIGN CODE ADDRESSES MULTIPLE TYPES .........................82
URBAN HOUSING IN SEATTLE,WA ..........................................84
AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN SANTA MONICA, CA .................85
SHORT TERM SCENARIO ..........................................................86
EXISTING CONDITIONS - 414 W. COLUMBIA ST.
OPPORTUNITY SITE ..................................................................86
LONG TERM SCENARIO ............................................................86
EXISTING CONDITIONS ............................................................88
PROPOSED TRANSFORMATION ..............................................89
PROPOSED TRANSFORMATION ..............................................89
EXISTING CONDITIONS ............................................................90
PROPOSED TRANSFORMATION ..............................................91
ICONIC LEWIS STREET THEATRE IS A MAJOR DOWNTOWN
CATALYST ...................................................................................92
SITE TRANSFORMED INTO PARKING AND MIXED USE
HOUSING + RETAIL....................................................................93
THUNDERBIRD MOTEL, GOOGLE EARTH ...............................93
THE COHESIVE BRANDING AND WAYFINDING IN
LITTLETON, CO, PAY HOMAGE TO THE HISTORY AND
HIGHLIGHTS POINTS OF INTEREST IN THE DOWNTOWN
DISTRICT .....................................................................................97
DOWNTOWN BERKELEY’S BRANDING CAMPAIGN USES
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EYE-CATCHING COLORS AND A UNIFIED LOGO, “MEET ME
DOWNTOWN”, FEATURING SIX .................................................98
CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS PARTNERING WITH
DOWNTOWN BERKELEY ASSOCIATION. PASCO COULD ALSO
HIGHLIGHT ..................................................................................98
HISTORIC BUILDINGS WITH .....................................................98
BANNERS AND HISTORIC .........................................................98
MARKERS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HISTORIC
SOCIETY. ......................................................................................98
NORTH PEANUTS PARK IS A PRIME OPPORTUNITY SITE FOR
A MURAL .......................................................................................99
“INDUSTRIOUS LIGHT” SERIES MURAL BY ARTIST PHILLIP
ADAMS SHOWCASES THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF THE
LOGAN SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD IN PHILADELPHIA ........101
MURALS ATTRACT VISITORS TO SAN FRANCISCO’S MISSION
DISTRICT .....................................................................................101
A SAN JOSE POCKET PARK IS LINED WITH VIBRANT
MURALS ......................................................................................101
THE MURAL, “SOUTH PHILLY MUSICIANS”, COMMEMORATE
SOUTH ........................................................................................101
PHILADELPHIA’S MUSIC LEGACY AND THE BANDSTAND ERA
OF MUSICIANS WHO BROUGHT RICH CULTURAL INFLUENCE
TO THE CITY ...............................................................................101
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE BRINGING BEAUTY INTO
DOWNTOWN ...............................................................................102
EMPLOYING LID STRATEGIES OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO
INFORM AND INSPIRE COMMUNITY .....................................103
PERMEABLE PAVEMENT HELPS STORMWATER TO
INFILTRATE ON-SITE .................................................................103
RAIN GARDENS INTERCEPT STORMWATER BEFORE
ENTERING RIVER .......................................................................104
CITY HALL, PASCO, WA .............................................................105
FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, PASCO, WA ..................105
GRAND (RE)OPENING OF PASCO’S OPPORTUNITIES
INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER OF WASHINGTON ...............108
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Downtown Pasco Master Plan
MAKING IT HAPPEN: PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Downtown Pasco Master Plan
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PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
05.
MAKING IT HAPPEN
For the Downtown Master Plan to be realized it must be
implemented through sustained effort by the City of Pasco,
the DPDA, and partnerships with the private sector and in
particular local businesses. The Downtown Master Plan
is intended to establish an ongoing implementation that
capitalizes on local funding and resources, outside grant
opportunities, and maximizes local assets such as small
businesses that make Downtown a place people want to be.
Future updates to the Master Plan will likely result in new
strategies and actions that will also need to be implemented
and the work to maintain and improve Downtown will
continue as new challenges and opportunities arise.
PLANNING LEVEL COST CONSIDERATIONS
$ = up to $50k
$$ = $50k to $500k
$$$ = Greater than $500k
TIMELINE
Near term = 1-2 years
Mid-term = 3-5 years
Long-term = 5+ years
GRAND (RE)OPENING OF PASCO’S OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER
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GOAL: ACTIVE + SAFE STREETS + PUBLIC SPACES FOR ALL
SPS 1: DEVELOP A PROGRAMMING PLAN FOR STREETS AND PUBLIC SPACES
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
SPS 1.1 Peanuts Park Programming DPDA/City Near-term $
SPS 1.2 Streetscape Furniture Program DPDA/City Near-term $
SPS 1.3 Peanuts Park North Design
Development
City Near-term $$$
SPS 2: RIGHT SIZE + ENHANCE DOWNTOWN STREETS FOR ACTIVITY + MOBILITY THROUGH
CATALYST PROJECTS
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
SPS 2.1 Lewis Street City Mid-term $$$
SPS 2.2 W. Columbia Street City Near-term $$
SPS 2.3 Clark Street City Near-term $$
SPS 2.4 4th Avenue City Mid to Long-term $$$
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SPS 3: IMPROVE LIGHTING AND SAFETY IN DOWNTOWN
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
SPS 3.1 Develop a lighting plan for Downtown DPDA/City Near-term $
SPS 4: CREATE A DOWNTOWN PARKLET PROGRAM
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
SPS 4.1 Create regulations to allow parklets
within the public right of way by using on-street
parking
City Near-term $/Staff time
SPS 4.2 Design and fund a parklet pilot program
that prioritizes active uses where sidewalk
widths are insufficient for sidewalk use
DPDA/City Near-term $ to $$
SPS 4.3 Develop Parklet designs for parallel and
angles parking stalls
DPDA/City Near-term $
SPS 5: IMPROVE WAYFINDING IN DOWNTOWN
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
SPS 5.1 Develop a wayfinding plan for
Downtown
DPDA/City Near-term $$
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GOAL: ROBUST + COLLABORATIVE DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT
DTM 1 : ESTABLISH A FORMAL DOWNTOWN PLANNING BOUNDARY
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
DTM 1.1 Adopt the Downtown Planning
Boundary into the Comprehensive Plan
City Near-term Staff time
DTM 2 : ENHANCE THE ROLES OF THE DOWNTOWN PDA AND MAIN STREET ORGANIZATION
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
DTM 2.1: Develop a strategic plan for the
Downtown PDA that maximizes the role of the
DPDA
DPDA Near-term $
DTM 2.2 Develop a strategic plan for the Main
Street Organization
DPDA Near-term $
DTM 3 : ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ACTIVE PARKING MANAGEMENT
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
DTM 3.1 Employee parking program DPDA/City Near-term Staff time
DTM 3.2 Parking data collection program City Near-term $/Staff time/
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DTM 3.3 Parking enforcement program City Near-term $ to $$
DTM 4 : ACTIVELY MAINTAIN EXISTING BUSINESSES AND MARKET AND RECRUIT NEW
BUSINESSES TO DIVERSIFY USES DOWNTOWN AS DESIRED BY THE COMMUNITY
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
DTM 4.1 Develop a business retention +
recruitment program as a partnership between
the City and DPA
DPDA/City Near-term $/Staff time
DTM 5 : MORE EVENTS DOWNTOWN
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
DTM 5.1 Develop an annual events plan for
Downtown
DPDA Near-term Staff time
GOAL: SUBSTANTIAL PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENTS
PSI 1: UPDATE LAND USE AND ZONING TO BE SPECIFIC TO DOWNTOWN
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
PSI 1.1 New Future Land Use Map City Near-term Staff time
PSI 1.2 New Zoning Map City Near-term Staff time
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PSI 1.3 Updated development standards City Near-term $ to $$
PSI 1.4 Revisit parking requirements for areas
currently outside of the C-2 Zone
City Near-term $
PSI 1.5 Downtown specific signage code
standards
City Near-term $
PSI 2: MANAGE AND UPDATE BUILDING, DEVELOPMENT, AND STREET USE CODES TO SUPPORT
AN ACTIVE DOWNTOWN
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
PSI 2.1 Review code interpretations to assess
whether they are consistent with the goals of
the Downtown Plan
City Near-term Staff time
PSI 3: FACILITATE MORE HOUSING IN DOWNTOWN
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
PSI 3.1 Develop concept plans for new housing
Downtown on opportunity sites
DPDA/City Mid-term $
PSI 3.2 Develop and implement housing
strategies in Downtown as part of the Housing
Action Plan
City Mid-term $/Staff time
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PSI 4: PURSUE CATALYST PROJECTS AND CONSIDER PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
PSI 4.1 430 W Columbia Street DPDA/City/Private Sector Near-term $$/Staff time
PSI 4.2 110 S. 4th Avenue DPDA/City/Private Sector Near-term $$$/Staff time
PSI 4.3 Theater on Lewis Street DPDA/City/Private Sector Mid-term $$$/Staff time
PSI 4.4 Vacant building across from the
Thunderbird
DPDA/City/Private Sector Near-term $$$/Staff time
PSI 4.5 Thunderbird redevelopment (parking
support private sector investment)
DPDA/City/Private Sector Near-term $$$/Staff time
PSI 5: FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF OPPORTUNITY SITES
PSI 5.1 Develop a standard Request for
Information and Request for Proposals to solicit
interest in development of catalyst sites in
Downtown Pasco
DPDA/City Near-term Staff time
PSI 5.2 Develop design concepts and conduct
feasibility analysis for opportunity sites
DPDA/City Near-term $ to $$
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GOAL: A DOWNTOWN THAT REFLECTS PASCO’S HISTORY, PEOPLE, LANDSCAPE, AND CULTURE
HPLC 1: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGY FOR LOCALS AND VISITORS
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
HPLC 1.1 Develop a Downtown brand and logo
for use in marketing and wayfinding
HPLC 2: ESTABLISH A PUBLIC MURAL AND PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
HPLC 2.1 Modify regulations or code
interpretations to allow murals
City Near-term Staff time
HPLC 2.2 Establish a City-led mural program
with community partners
DPDA/City/Private Sector Near-term $/Staff time
HPLC 3: INTEGRATE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY INTO DOWNTOWN ACTIONS
ACTION AGENCY TIMELINE COST/FUNDING
HPLC 3.1 Leverage integrated stormwater
technologies where appropriate
City Near to Mid-term Staff time (reflected in
project budgets)
HPLC 3.2 Integrate green infrastructure into all
Downtown projects
City Near to Mid-term Staff time (reflected in
project budgets)
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PLAN MONITORING Monitoring the implementation of the plan
is crucial to its realization. To that end, the
Planning Department should create an annual
report on progress towards implementing the
Downtown Plan. Additionally, consideration
should be given to establishing a joint City/
Downtown Pasco Development Authority
team that meets regularly to focus on
implementation.
GOAL: ACTIVE + SAFE STREETS + PUBLIC SPACES FOR
ALL
MEASURE HOW IT’S MEASURED
IMPROVED STREETSCAPE Linear feet of streetscape
improvements on one side of the
street
STREET TREES Net increase in the # of street trees
OUTDOOR SEATING IN
STREETS AND PUBLIC SPACES
Net increase in the # of seats per
person
PROTECTED BIKE FACILITIES Linear feet of protected bike facilities
(i.e. low streets)
ACTIVATION OF STREETS
AND PUBLIC SPACES
# and a list of activities added
through programming
DOWNTOWN LIGHTING # of new pedestrian scale lights
PARKLETS # of new parklets
WAYFINDING # of new wayfinding signs for
Downtown
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GOAL: ROBUST + COLLABORATIVE DOWNTOWN
MANAGEMENT
MEASURE HOW IT’S MEASURED
Strategic Planning for
Downtown Organizations
# of strategic plans developed
Employee Parking # of employees participating in
employee parking program
Parking Data Collection # of days parking data was collected
in Downtown
Parking enforcement Parking violation rate (i.e. # of
vehicles parking longer than the time
limits)
Business and retention program # of new businesses in Downtown
and # of businesses that have
closed
Downtown events # of events on an annual basis
GOAL: SUBSTANTIAL PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
AND INVESTMENTS
MEASURE HOW IT’S MEASURED
Zoning and Development
Standards
Adoption of zoning and code
updates
Code Interpretations Report analyzing code
interpretations for consistency with
the Downtown Plan goals
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Housing concept plans # of housing concept plans
developed
Housing Action Plan # of strategies successfully
implemented
Catalyst Projects # of catalyst sites improved and
occupied
Opportunity Site Promotion # of RFIs/RFPs issued
Opportunity Site Concept Plans # of concept plans and feasibility
analysis completed
GOAL: A DOWNTOWN THAT REFLECTS PASCO’S HISTO-
RY, PEOPLE, LANDSCAPE, AND CULTURE
MEASURE HOW IT’S MEASURED
Downtown Brand and Logo Complete brand and logo
development
Murals # of Downtown murals
Green infrastructure # of projects that include green
infrastructure
Public Buildings # of public buildings in Downtown
and any net change
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Housing concept plans# of housing concept plans
developed
Housing Action Plan# of strategies successfully
implemented
Catalyst Projects# of catalyst sites improved and
occupied
Opportunity Site Promotion# of RFIs/RFPs issued
Opportunity Site Concept Plans# of concept plans and feasibility
analysis completed
GOAL: A DOWNTOWN THAT REFLECTS PASCO’S HISTO-
RY, PEOPLE, LANDSCAPE, AND CULTURE
MEASUREHOW IT’S MEASURED
Downtown Brand and LogoComplete brand and logo
development
Murals# of Downtown murals
Green infrastructure# of projects that include green
infrastructure
Public Buildings# of public buildings in Downtown
and any net change