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Commented on Rainier & Genesee
1 year, 8 months ago
Make it unique. Every new develop has the opportunity to become something special, a place people can point to as a place of community pride. Unfortunately, too often the lure of an easy profit is an expressway to Target/Safeway banality. I understand this won't be built unless it makes money but I truly believe architecture with a soul is the best long term investment. It doesn't have to be luxurious, just well designed and interesting.
Commented on Rainier & Genesee
1 year, 8 months ago
I hope the project developers will consider retailers that are congruent with the local culture rather than forcing a Target/Safeway type of development. I'd suggest retaining a segment for kiosks for very small, local retailers to add life and connect to the neighborhood. That said, still gotta have Starbucks.
Commented on Rainier & Genesee
1 year, 8 months ago
The community would benefit tremendously if the project provides an oasis where citizens can interact, shop, and live in safety. It's of great value to replace a depressing eyesore with color, nature, and architectural interest.
Commented on Rainier & Genesee
1 year, 8 months ago
Dilapidated eyesore that looks like they dropped a suburban structure onto an urban site. It's generic with zero architectural interest and no relationship to the community.
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Rainier & Genesee
1 year, 8 months ago
Isaac Rosenberg
Very interesting project!
Very interesting project!
Supported a comment by Chris Jones on
Rainier & Genesee
1 year, 8 months ago
Chris Jones
Safety, walkability, public access..
Safety, walkability, public access..
Supported a comment by Chris Jones on
Rainier & Genesee
1 year, 8 months ago
Chris Jones
Eye sore..curious how the Darigold is not a hazard with chemical storage in an urban setting. What chemicals are stored in those silos? Evacuation plan required?
Eye sore..curious how the Darigold is not a hazard with chemical storage in an urban setting. What chemicals are stored in those silos? Evacuation plan required?
Supported a comment by Chris Jones on
Rainier & Genesee
1 year, 8 months ago
Chris Jones
Yes. I hate graffiti and trash...Seattle is located in a beautiful and under respected landscape.
Yes. I hate graffiti and trash...Seattle is located in a beautiful and under respected landscape.
Commented on Rainier & Genesee
1 year, 8 months ago
Green. In a city that is supposedly one of the greenest in the nation very few of downtown Seattle's developments feature significant greenery. It's also a cheap way to make affordable housing more luxurious.
Commented on Rainier & Genesee
1 year, 8 months ago
Creating affordable housing opportunities for the community
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1 year, 8 months ago
Commented on Rainier & Genesee
1 year, 8 months ago
I’m just generally interested
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
This is likely the most difficult aspect of this project. People can only enjoy themselves if they feel safe and aren't constantly accosted by drunks, panhandlers, or hammered by unreasonably loud music. Yet trying to accomplish this without making the area seem like a sterile, luxury mall is a huge challenge. Additionally, this commons will be home to affordable housing and community events. Part of the answer must be to engage the residents in self-policing the common areas. The second emphasis would be to make sure the facilities remain clear of gang tagging. Also the employment of security that combines uniformed and plain-clothes forces so it feels safe but not overwhelming. Finally, just as universities often do, visible and frequent panic stations should be placed throughout common areas.
Supported a comment by Sarah Stauch on
Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Sarah Stauch
Improve neighborhood safety
Improve neighborhood safety
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Being able to use the outdoor facilities during the rainy season is so often overlooked by "California" developers. Every shopping area in Seattle should have plenty of covered, outdoor space.
Supported a comment by Luli H on
Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Luli H
Would be nice to have some options for open space with ruff to protect from the rain.
Would be nice to have some options for open space with ruff to protect from the rain.
Supported a comment by Commenter via Text on
Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Commenter via Text
For public plaza please bring central fountain with seating. Also, trees, grass, lighting and also a children's play area.
For public plaza please bring central fountain with seating. Also, trees, grass, lighting and also a children's play area.
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Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Commenter via Text
I'd love to see active dining and seating. Benches, cafes, lots of light and active areas.
I'd love to see active dining and seating. Benches, cafes, lots of light and active areas.
Supported a comment by Mich G on
Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Mich G
All too often ground floor retail rental space gets eaten up by businesses that really do nothing to improve/drive community vibrance, or act as a real attraction to the community/wider public. See dentist, law office, gym, Verizon store.... While some services are indeed helpful to the community it would be great to see these prime ground floor spaces prioritized to protect the plaza from the deadzone effect places like the above can create. Not much value in a dentists office being on the ground floor...no one is drawn in by seeing others get their teeth drilled or intrigued by a place that ALWAYS has its blinds closed. Without any real draw or wider invitation for people to visit and utilize/energize the space, it will probably remain avoided. Without real attractions to draw people INTO the plaza, green space and play areas will get under utilized. Care should be given to what business can fill the ground floor space. It should be reserved for unique retail that is of actual interest or real convenience for the neighborhood. Local or POC owned businesses that can also reflect the culture of the surrounding community would be a huge plus. Hard to assess or make distinctions of what would be convenient, interesting, or community building, but for the love of god, please don’t rent all the ground floor spaces to offices or gyms, etc... stuff like that can go on another floor... this plan annoyingly already looks like it has a large amount of office space planned.
All too often ground floor retail rental space gets eaten up by businesses that really do nothing to improve/drive community vibrance, or act as a real attraction to the community/wider public. See dentist, law office, gym, Verizon store.... While some services are indeed helpful to the community it would be great to see these prime ground floor spaces prioritized to protect the plaza from the deadzone effect places like the above can create. Not much value in a dentists office being on the ground floor...no one is drawn in by seeing others get their teeth drilled or intrigued by a place that ALWAYS has its blinds closed. Without any real draw or wider invitation for people to visit and utilize/energize the space, it will probably remain avoided. Without real attractions to draw people INTO the plaza, green space and play areas will get under utilized. Care should be given to what business can fill the ground floor space. It should be reserved for unique retail that is of actual interest or real convenience for the neighborhood. Local or POC owned businesses that can also reflect the culture of the surrounding community would be a huge plus. Hard to assess or make distinctions of what would be convenient, interesting, or community building, but for the love of god, please don’t rent all the ground floor spaces to offices or gyms, etc... stuff like that can go on another floor... this plan annoyingly already looks like it has a large amount of office space planned.
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Nature stone and greenery should dominate in an area that is already highly urbanized.
Supported a comment by Stan Shikuma on
Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Stan Shikuma
Ease and safety of access to transit and parks
Ease and safety of access to transit and parks
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Shopping areas with small, affordable stalls ala the market would allow locals to present cultural wares for sale. Also a venue for small ensemble performances would be great.
Supported a comment by Stan Shikuma on
Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Stan Shikuma
Bike racks near retail spaces. Kid-friendly activation games/spaces. Lighting for safe pedestrian walk through at night.
Bike racks near retail spaces. Kid-friendly activation games/spaces. Lighting for safe pedestrian walk through at night.
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
They're talking about a public plaza, not housing.
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
There are plenty of skateboarding facilities. I don't think this is an appropriate place for that sport.
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
A roller skating track would be interesting and a venue for small music groups would add life. Regarding shops, places with smaller stalls like the market would help provide access to small business entrepreneurs.
Supported a comment by Alex C on
Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Alex C
Potential ideas should include a basketball hoop, chessboard, and something skateable.
Potential ideas should include a basketball hoop, chessboard, and something skateable.
Supported a comment by Max Jacob on
Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Max Jacob
Providing affordable retail space for local businesses (particularly BIPOC owned) that service the community (grocery store, coffee shop, restaurants, etc.)
Providing affordable retail space for local businesses (particularly BIPOC owned) that service the community (grocery store, coffee shop, restaurants, etc.)
Supported a comment by Max Jacob on
Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Max Jacob
Please no hostile (anti-homeless) architecture. The plaza should include ample benches, green space, outdoor seating for businesses, possible covered space for use in rainy season.
Please no hostile (anti-homeless) architecture. The plaza should include ample benches, green space, outdoor seating for businesses, possible covered space for use in rainy season.
Supported a comment by Max Jacob on
Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Max Jacob
Covered area for use in rainy season, heaters/fire pit, play equipment
Covered area for use in rainy season, heaters/fire pit, play equipment
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Progressive.
Supported a comment by Adam Hostetler on
Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Adam Hostetler
Less place for homeless to take over.
Less place for homeless to take over.
Supported a comment by Adam Hostetler on
Grand Street Commons
1 year, 8 months ago
Adam Hostetler
Views. Water features. Native pants
Views. Water features. Native pants
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 9 months ago
I disagree with the Starbucks comments since Starbucks is local and does a great job. I think you could ask Starbucks to create a neighborhood-centric design.
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 9 months ago
No
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 9 months ago
Less than 1 year
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 9 months ago
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Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 9 months ago
Unusable
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 9 months ago
I think safety has to be the number one consideration. You can't commune or relax if you don't feel safe. In a previous question, you as about trees and water but we could only choose one. I think trees and water go together. I like the idea of a water feature that travel through the plaza rather than a central feature. The sound of running water is soothing and helps to mask urban noise.
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 9 months ago
Landscaping/Trees
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 9 months ago
Sit and relax alone
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 9 months ago
Lot's of greenery. I've noticed that for a city that prides itself on being green, the downtown landscape is sorely lacking in trees and bushes. The latest architecture from around the world incorporates a veritable forest within the design to give residents a feeling of separation form the intensity of the city.
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 9 months ago
Creating vibrant and affordable housing options for the greater community
Supported a comment by Carol W. on
Grand Street Commons
1 year, 9 months ago
Carol W.
This area is very dark and having more lights installed throughout the area would be beneficial to those walking to the lightrail or the bus.
This area is very dark and having more lights installed throughout the area would be beneficial to those walking to the lightrail or the bus.
Supported a comment by Josh Sadow on
Grand Street Commons
1 year, 9 months ago
Josh Sadow
I also think it's really important the community features needed amenities for low-income families - grocery store, childcare, expanded learning opportunities, recreation etc.
I also think it's really important the community features needed amenities for low-income families - grocery store, childcare, expanded learning opportunities, recreation etc.
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 10 months ago
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Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 10 months ago
Unsightly
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1 year, 10 months ago
Commented on Grand Street Commons
1 year, 10 months ago
This city's weather begs for a rain cover over the mall created by adjacent buildings. It doesn't need to be weather tight but rather a place where shoppers and residents can shop and interact without getting soaked. A design similar to what the Seahawks' stadium does for fans would have the buildings extend a covering twenty feet over a pedestrian walkway with the center portion could be filled with plants. The future of brick-and-mortar shopping is outdoor malls but in Seattle we need rain protection pull us away from Amazon.