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Agenda - City of Santa Monica

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a highly recognized Los Angeles based artist, was selected as a r esult <strong>of</strong> a<br />

competitive application process. PWP Design Partner Adam Greenspan<br />

participated in the panel interview and s election process, along with Artist Anne<br />

Marie Karlsen and Margaret Bruning Director <strong>of</strong> Civic Art for the Los Angeles<br />

County Arts Commission. PWP will work closely with her to integrate the public art<br />

piece within the Colorado Esplanade Project. The artist will work with the design<br />

team and C ity staff to identify a s ite for the art, with many prominent potential<br />

locations available. Given the prominence <strong>of</strong> the Colorado Esplanade and its<br />

location at a significant crossroads in the <strong>City</strong>, the public art installation will be an<br />

important element in helping to define the urban space and identity <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Esplanade. Public art is included in the core project.<br />

Circulation Infrastructure Features (listed east to west)<br />

1. 4th Street Intersection and North-South Axis: The 4 th Street and Colorado<br />

intersection is the eastern edge <strong>of</strong> the core Esplanade project. P atterned to<br />

reinforce the traditional right angle pedestrian flow at crosswalks, the intersection<br />

graphic design marks a k ey zone where vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists will<br />

interface. The pattern is bold to draw attention to the interface <strong>of</strong> modes, to provide<br />

legibility and safety for all users. The pattern is flexible enough in its design such that<br />

it can be altered to accommodate a future scramble intersection if future circulation<br />

demands and benefits justify such a change.<br />

The 4 th Street gateway into Downtown is an important north-south axis that PWP<br />

emphasizes in the design <strong>of</strong> the Downtown Station configuration and 4 th Street<br />

streetscape design. The station retaining wall along 4 th Street is designed to be<br />

legible as a land form, accentuating the station and increasing visibility for people<br />

arriving and departing. The station stairs follow the axis line <strong>of</strong> the wall and direct<br />

pedestrians north or south upon arrival. PWP recommends enhancing the<br />

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