Main Street Visioning Plan
The City of Sumner is working in partnership with the University of Washington-Tacoma (UWT) Urban Design Studio Class to create a Main Street Visioning Plan that identifies a range of enhancements to Main Street, between Traffic Avenue and Wood Avenue, in Downtown Sumner. The project begins in Fall 2020 and will be completed in June 2021.
The Visioning Plan will examine enhancements to Main Street in the context of existing projects and developments and the Town Center Plan. It will advance the City’s goals for equity, economic development, quality of life in downtown, transportation, and mobility, safety, and infrastructure upgrades.
The City of Sumner is working in partnership with the University of Washington-Tacoma (UWT) Urban Design Studio Class to create a Main Street Visioning Plan that identifies a range of enhancements to Main Street, between Traffic Avenue and Wood Avenue, in Downtown Sumner. The project begins in Fall 2020 and will be completed in June 2021.
The Visioning Plan will examine enhancements to Main Street in the context of existing projects and developments and the Town Center Plan. It will advance the City’s goals for equity, economic development, quality of life in downtown, transportation, and mobility, safety, and infrastructure upgrades.
How can Main Street be more walkable and welcoming?
How can it adapt better for events and parades?
Is the historic character important?
How does Heritage Park and the alleys off Main Street relate to the overall design?
These are some of the ideas being discussed and considered by a Main Street Advisory Group and the public.
The Main Street Advisory Group is made up of community stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and interests:
- Jill Starks, CEO Sumner Main Street Assoc. (business, events, design)
- Paul Green, Azure Green (engineering and development)
- Kelly Locke (Citizen)
- Joleen (Peterson) Jones, JMJ Team (business, city planning)
- Michael Hochstatter, Arts Commission Chair (arts, downtown)
- Kim Straight, Holiday Inn Express (business, tourism)
- Dean Burke, Travel Tacoma (business, tourism)
- Cheryl Ebsworth, Apex Engineering (Design Commission, city planning)
- Lora Butterfield, Planning Commissioner (city planning)
- Marina Tanay, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
- Derek Barry, Community Services Manager (parks, street trees)
- Scott Waller, Associate Planner (city planning)
- Micheal Kosa, Associate Engineer (city public works)
- Autumn Gildon, The Attic and Hansen Place (business)
- Brian Franchini, Franchini Design Group (architect, design commission)
- Paul Fuesel, KPG (urban planning, mentor)
- Holly Williams, KPG (urban design, planning, mentor
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We want your ideas for reimagining Main Street!
4 months agoWhat are your ideas for the future of Sumner's Main Street? What is important to you? What could be better and what should stay the same?
YourNeighbor10 days agoDevelop attractive green alleyways connecting the 2 shopping/entertainment areas, and parks/trails, so the whole downtown is walkable.
0 comment0JRF4 months agoDining Diversity and Walkability
Downtown Sumner needs greater dining diversity. Within a 3-block area of downtown Enumclaw they have multiple bar & grills, fine Italian, Mexican, a winery tasting room, a brewery, an Ale House, an ice cream shop, a Thai restaurant, and a bakery. This is in addition to a book store, antique shops, salons, and a little theater. We have antique shops, a glass company, a breakfast/lunch place, two coffee shops, and one bar. There's just not enough diversity of options in the downtown core of Sumner's Main Street to draw a diversity of people with different tastes and interests on a consistent basis.
0 comment1KaleidoscopicGloom4 months agoWould love to see a farmers market downtown!
1 comment10betteirene4 months agoIt would be nice to have a weekly or monthly Market Day, closing off a block of Main St for vendors such as Valley growers and artists,
ethnic food trucks, rummage sales to benefit local non-profits.
0 comment11YourNeighbor10 days agoEV charging stations in public parking.Businesses could hand out 1-time use cards?Would encourage people to shop while their car's charging.
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Videos
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Click here to play video Visioning Workshop--Group 1 This video contains 3 separate presentations packed with ideas for downtown Sumner such as establishing landmarks, transit connections, greenspace and pedestrian amenities. Please make comments under "Ideas" on the main project page. Tell us what you think!
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Click here to play video Visioning Workshop--Group 2 This second video contains 4 presentations with ideas around park spaces for pop-up and night events. There are ideas for connecting alleys on the north and south sides of Main Street and transit connections to the industrial to the north. Please comment under "Ideas" to on the main project page.
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Click here to play video Visioning Workshop--Group 3 Four students present their ideas here as they relate to pedestrian connections, one-way street ideas, and outdoor event spaces. Please comment on these designs under "Ideas" on the main project page.
Lifecycle
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Main St. Visioning Day 1 | November 17
Main Street Visioning Plan has finished this stage2-4PM: Day1 will include a presentation from students about the various elements of the downtown project and a summary of existing conditions. The Main Street Advisory Group will be interacting with the students and the public are welcome to attend. The presentations will be followed by a moderated Q&A with the public. Log into the meeting in the important links below.
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Main St. Visioning Day 2 | November 18
Main Street Visioning Plan has finished this stageAll day: Day 2 is a recording of Day 1 presentations and discussions and are available for online viewing. See posted video links below. Please provide your Ideas on this webpage.
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Main St. Visioning Day 3 | November 19
Main Street Visioning Plan has finished this stage2-4PM: The students will present best practices and initial design concepts to the Main Street Advisory Group. The presentations will be followed by an interactive discussion with the Advisory Group to provide input on best practices and design ideas. The public is invited to join the virtual session and learn about the project and provide ideas at the end of the meeting. Log into the meeting with the important link below.
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Main St. Visioning-Comments | November 20-December 15
Main Street Visioning Plan has finished this stageThe City is seeking public comments on the Main Street Visioning Day 1 and Day 3 workshops. The presentations and discussions are available for online viewing. See posted video links below. Please provide thoughts and comments in the Forum on this webpage.
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City Council Presentation - December 14
Main Street Visioning Plan has finished this stageUW-T Urban Design Students will present summary of report to City Council for comments and questions. See Video under "Important Links"
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Design Concept Alternatives | January - March 2021
Main Street Visioning Plan has finished this stageBased on information gathered from theAdivsory Group and the public in the Fall, the students will develop draft concept design alternatives. The concepts will address equity, traffic, access, safety, pedestrian and bike infrastructure, stormwater management, parking, and other downtown amenities. Look for information on meetings during this part of the process.
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Public Comments on the Alternatives | February 10-20
Main Street Visioning Plan is currently at this stagePlease check out the videos showing the student's ideas as they were presented in the Main Street Advisory Group and see what you like or don't like. We are seeking your comments to shape these initial designs and ideas! You can put your reactions in the "Ideas" section on the left side of the page.
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FInal Concept Design | March - June 2021
this is an upcoming stage for Main Street Visioning PlanThe students will prepare final concept design plan with detailed maps and graphics and present to the City Council and the public. Look for additiaonl meetings and ways to engage in this project.
Who's Listening
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Phone (253) 299-5524 Email ryanw@sumnerwa.gov