Presented at the Providence 2030 monthly meeting. August 5, 2010. Visit www.kennedyplaza.org for more information.

1. A VISION FOR
KENNEDY PLAZA

5. PRINCIPLES
IMAGE & IDENTITY
ATTRACTIONS & DESTINATIONS
AMENITIES
FLEXIBLE DESIGN
SEASONAL STRATEGY
ACCESS
THE INNER & OUTER SQUARE
REACHING OUT LIKE AN OCTOPUS
CENTRAL ROLE OF MANAGEMENT
DIVERSE FUNDING SOURCES

6. number of women, children & elderly local business ownership
What Makes
a Great Place?
social networks land-use patterns
fun
volunteerism diverse property values
active
stewardship key attributes
evening use vital rent levels
cooperative intangibles
special measurements
street life neighborly retail sales
real
pride
useful
friendly Uses
Sociability indigenous
interactive & Activities celebratory
welcoming sustainable
Place safe
continuity
clean
proximity Access Comfort “green”
& Linkages & Image walkable
connected
sittable
readable
spiritual
traffic data walkable
charming
mode splits convenient crime statistics
attractive
accessible historic sanitation rating
transit usage
pedestrian activity building conditions
parking usage patterns environmental data
PPS
PROJECT for
PUBLIC SPACES
© 2003

7. DETROIT: CAMPUS MARTIUS

8. Investment:
$20 million in
2004
Economic
Development:
2.25 million sq.ft.
new or renovated
space
$454 million on
buildings
300 new housing
units

9. Placemaking Workshop Summary

10. ACTIVITIES & USES

11. MUSIC
By Yann G

12. SPORTS
by laurenfarmer
by horizontal.integration
by United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan

13. MARKETS

14. EATING OUTDOORS

15. DRINKING OUTDOORS
by Ruth L
by
by Bejan cgommel

16. FESTIVALS
by kristenmarie82 by Byrnesyliam
by sevensixfive by caribb

17. MOVIES, WEDDINGS, ART,
ETC.
by sandcastlematt
by
stenz

18. AMENITIES &
FEATURES

19. COMFORTABLE SEATING

20. DAILY ACTIVITES
by Geir Halvorse
by Eridony

21. ACCESS &
LINKAGES

22. COMFORT
by GregGoBlue
by i_fall

23. MOBILITY
mrabanalc
by cityofsound Image: kbrooke

24. WE CAN CREATE A
WORLD CLASS
SQUARE

25. Activities, Destination & Uses
Time of Revenue Request
Activity Venue Type Venue Time of Day Week Source? Count Possible Partners
Debates Small Stage Flexible Multiple Weekend Yes
Musical Performances Small Stage Flexible Multiple Weekend Yes
Bier Garden Small Plaza Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes 2
Children's Playground Small Plaza Fixed Daylight Multiple No 4
Children’s Fountain Small Plaza Fixed Daylight Multiple No
Game tables Small Plaza Flexible Daylight Multiple Yes 3
Organized Advocacy Events Small Plaza Flexible Multiple Multiple No
Outdoor Movies Small Plaza Flexible Night Multiple Yes 2
Soap Box Speakers Corners Small Plaza Flexible Daylight Multiple No
Story-telling or reading hour Small Plaza Flexible Daylight Multiple No
Bumper Cars Rink Fixed Multiple Multiple Yes 2
Roller Skating Rink Fixed Multiple Multiple Yes 2
Water Slide Rink Fixed Daylight Multiple No
Antique Market Market Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes 2
Art Market Market Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes
Book Shows and Sales Market Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes
Christmas/Holiday Markets Market Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes
Cooking Demonstrations Market Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes
Craft Shows Market Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes
Farmer's Market Market Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes
Planter/Flower Sales Market Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes
Vintage Clothing Market Market Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes
Apparel Shows Large Stage Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes RISD
Fashion Week Large Stage Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes
Concerts Large Stage Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes
Theatre Performances Large Stage Flexible Multiple Weekend Yes
Cultural Festivals Large Plaze Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes
Bike Rentals Kiosk Flexible Daylight Multiple Yes 2
International Newsstand Kiosk Fixed Multiple Multiple Yes
Locally Owned Restaurant Kiosk Fixed Multiple Multiple Yes 3
Visitor’s Center Kiosk Fixed Daylight Multiple Yes
Gallery Kiosk Fixed Multiple Multiple Yes
Cafe in the Park Kiosk Fixed Multiple Multiple Yes
Art and Sculptures General Flexible Multiple Multiple Yes 2
Climbing Wall General Fixed Daylight Multiple Yes
Jewelry Week General Flexible Mutiple Multiple Yes
Outdoor Dining General Fixed Multiple Multiple Yes
Place for Weddings General Flexible Multiple Weekend Yes
Running/Exerscise Circuit Field Flexible Daylight Multiple No 2
Tai Chi/Yoga Classes Field Flexible Daylight Multiple Yes
Volleyball Field Fixed Daylight Multiple No 2
Basketball Court (NYC 4th St) Field Flexible Multiple Multiple No
Meditation Garden Field Fixed Daylight Multiple No

26. SIDEWALKS, STREETS, MISC.
BUILDING COMMERCIAL
FLEXIBLE PAVILION
PUBLIC MARKET
FLEXIBLE PLAZA
SHARED STREET SPACE
WATER FEATURE
PLAY SPACE
SKATING
DOG PARK
VENUE
GARDEN
PARK
BUS CIRCULATION
BUS WAITING
SERVICE BUILDING
PARKING OFF STREET
523,468 Sq.Ft.
12 Acres
NOW

27. SIDEWALKS, STREETS, MISC. STUFF FOR PEOPLE
SIDEWALKS, STREETS, MISC.
BUILDING COMMERCIAL BUILDING COMMERCIAL
SINGLE USE SPACE
FLEXIBLE PAVILION FLEXIBLE PAVILION
PUBLIC MARKET PUBLIC MARKET
FLEXIBLE PLAZA FLEXIBLE PLAZA
SHARED STREET SPACE SHARED STREET SPACE
WATER FEATURE WATER FEATURE
PLAY SPACE PLAY SPACE
SKATING SKATING
DOG PARK DOG PARK
VENUE VENUE
GARDEN GARDEN
PARK PARK
BUS CIRCULATION BUS CIRCULATION
BUS WAITING BUS WAITING
SERVICE BUILDING SERVICE BUILDING
PARKING OFF STREET PARKING OFF STREET
Sq.Ft. 523,468 Sq.Ft.
12 Acres 63.55% 35.21%
NOW NOW NOW

28. SIDEWALKS, STREETS,
SIDEWALKS, STREETS, MISC.
BUILDING COMMERCIA
BUILDING COMMERCIAL
FLEXIBLE PAVILION
FLEXIBLE PAVILION
PUBLIC MARKETMARKET
PUBLIC
FLEXIBLE PLAZA PLAZA
FLEXIBLE
SHARED SHAREDSPACE SPACE
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WATER FEATUREFEATURE
WATER
PLAY SPACE SPACE
PLAY
SKATINGSKATING
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BUS CIRCULATION
BUS CIRCULATION
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SERVICE SERVICE BUILDING
BUILDING
PARKINGPARKING OFF STREET
OFF STREET
523,468 Sq.Ft.
523,468 Sq.Ft.
12 Acres 12 Acres
NOW
NOW
GREATER KENNEDY PLAZA - PROGRAM COMPARISO

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31. GENERAL SIDEWALK
SIDEWALKS, STREETS, MISC. SIDEWALKS, STREETS, MISC.
COMMERCIAL
FLEXIBLE PAVILION
BUILDING COMMERCIAL BUILDING COMMERCIAL
PUBLIC MARKET
FLEXIBLE PLAZA FLEXIBLE PAVILION FLEXIBLE PAVILION
SHARED STREET SPACE
WATER FEATURE PUBLIC MARKET PUBLIC MARKET
PLAY SPACE
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FLEXIBLE PLAZA FLEXIBLE PLAZA
DOG PARK
VENUE
SHARED STREET SPACE SHARED STREET SPACE
GARDEN
WATER FEATURE WATER FEATURE
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VENUE VENUE
GARDEN GARDEN
PARK PARK
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523,468 Sq.Ft. 523,468 Sq.Ft.
12 Acres 12 Acres 63.55% 35.21%
NOW NOW NOW N
GREATER KENNEDY PLAZA - PROGRAM COMPARISONPLAZA - PROGRAM COMPARISON - 1 JULY 2010
GREATER KENNEDY - 1 JULY 2010

33. SIDEWALKS, STREETS, MISC. STUFF FOR PEOPLE
BUILDING COMMERCIAL SINGLE USE SPACE
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NOW

34. SIDEWALKS, STREETS, MISC. SIDEWALKS, STREETS, MISC. STUFF FOR PEOPLE STUFF FOR PEOPLE
BUILDING COMMERCIAL BUILDING COMMERCIAL SINGLE USE SPACE SINGLE USE SPACE
FLEXIBLE PAVILION FLEXIBLE PAVILION
PUBLIC MARKET PUBLIC MARKET
FLEXIBLE PLAZA FLEXIBLE PLAZA
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VENUE VENUE
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