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Commission reviews pilot curb‑extensions and pop‑up placemaking for downtown intersections
Summary
Staff presented a temporary pilot to test curb extensions, planters, painted plaza areas and pollinator plantings at two downtown intersections; the pilot will be installed temporarily and surveyed before any permanent work is proposed.
City planning and public works staff described a temporary pilot program on July 15 to test curb extensions, painted crossing zones, planters and seating at two downtown intersections as a low‑cost way to calm traffic and improve pedestrian visibility.
Planning Director Jennifer Severson said the city contracted with the Western Transportation Institute (WTI) and conducted a walk audit with community members to identify candidate intersections. Staff recommended deploying temporary curb extensions (four corners at each intersection) at Second & Calendar and at Clark & Main and…
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