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Ocean Shores pursues University of Washington livable-city study for Point Brown corridor
Summary
City staff said Ocean Shores and Washington Sea Grant are arranging a University of Washington Livable City Year intern and faculty support to study parking, sidewalks and beautification for the Point Brown corridor as a phased project—first study and recommendations, then design/beautification.
City staff said they have engaged the University of Washington’s Livable City Year program (through Washington Sea Grant) to provide an intern and academic support to study the Point Brown corridor and recommend options for parking, sidewalks and subsequent beautification.
Staff said the intern will collaborate with city staff and the mayor to identify where sidewalks and parking could be provided, prepare concept recommendations, and relay findings back to the university faculty and program lead. Staff emphasized the intern will not make final decisions; the work will produce planning information that the city can use for a potential second phase focused on landscaping and streetscape improvements.
Why it matters: Point Brown is a visible corridor affecting first impressions for visitors; an academic study can provide low-cost analysis and design recommendations that inform future capital projects and grant applications.
Discussion vs. decision: staff described a tentative proposal and next steps in the Livable City Year engagement; no vote or formal commitment of construction funding was recorded. Staff said they will move forward with initial consultation steps and report back as the project scope is refined.
