[OMS_MANAGERS] Parking/Crosswalk Statute

[Allison McKenzie]

Love seeing all the conversation about sidewalks, parking, etc., and hearing 
about the projects you are all working on.

Ellensburg, WA has done a beautiful job with their sidewalk "bubbles" if 
you're looking for inspiration for your downtown revitalization projects 
beyond what we are already doing in Oregon.  Their sidewalk metal planters 
are quite nice too.  I'm not sure if these links are working but if not you 
can find them through the downtown association there.  Ellensburg gets quite 
hot in the summer and cold in the winter and is quite windy, so adding these 
green areas has really perked up the place and pulled together the work they 
have done on their downtown buildings.  Artists also help create the 
bronze-work around the decorative garbage cans.

https://ellensburgdowntown.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/818A0614-1024x683.jpg

https://ellensburgdowntown.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/818A1315.jpg

Eastsound, WA on Orcas Island has also done a v. nice job w/ their bubbles 
on 4 corners of one of their main streets (that has 4 stop signs) using 
natural greenscapes -- greenery, grasses, flowers, some seating (driftwood, 
rocks), rock/gravel paths, etc.  I couldn't find photos online but have them 
if you're curious.  Look for the outside seating area at Teezers (great 
cookies!) and the natural build-out they have done under their tree on that 
corner, or the other three corners by Cherie Lindholm Real Estate, Enzo's 
and Mijitas.

Can't wait to see what you all do next!

Allison Ford McKenzie
GROW-EDC
503.871.5188