ARTIC Mixed-Use District Conceptual ... - City of Anaheim

3 • Project Summary
3.1.3 Public Spaces
The public spaces in the ARTIC Mixed-Use District will
be designed to accommodate people-gathering events,
facilitate quick and direct pedestrian movements, and
provide recreational opportunities, where appropriate. The
public spaces must, at a minimum, include a Grand Plaza,
a Pedestrian Promenade and a Linear Park. A description of
the design intent for each of these components is included
below. Actual design will be determined by OCTA, the City
of Anaheim and the private developer(s).
Grand Plaza
At the heart of the ARTIC Mixed-Use District will be a Grand
Plaza, a gregarious civic space that celebrates the essence
of ARTIC and invites people to gather, connect and interact
with one another in meaningful ways. The Grand Plaza will
be located on the north side of the ARTIC Transit Center and
be easily accessible by all. Surrounded by a synergistic mix
of retail, dining and entertainment uses, as well as an open
space connection to the Santa Ana River trail, the Grand
Plaza is intended to serve as an open, flexible space that can
accommodate a variety of activities and functions. Public
and civic events such as Angels/Ducks/City celebrations,
musical and dance performances, art exhibits, car shows,
temporary winter ice-skating rinks, tree-lighting ceremonies,
street fairs and festivals, etc., can be hosted here, as well
as more leisurely activities such as outdoor dining, strolling
and people-watching. An iconic feature that serves as a
special attraction will be incorporated into the Grand Plaza.
This landmark element could be in the form of art, lighted
water feature, large video screen, etc.
As the central gathering place within the ARTIC Mixed-Use
District, it is important to maintain a clear space within the
Grand Plaza that will allow for quick and efficient people
movement and access. Special design and management
measures to ensure public safety/security throughout the
day are also critical. The central activity zone should be
3-4 • ARTIC Mixed-Use District Conceptual Development Guidelines
a multi-purpose surface free of permanent obstructions
to allow for a flexible, multi-functional space. Vertical
breaks should occur to embrace distant views, such as
The Big “A,” Angel Stadium’s fireworks zone, mountains,
etc. The Grand Plaza should be a minimum of 175’ x
250’ (approximately 43,000 s.f.) in size to accommodate
special events, intended uses and adequate pedestrian
movement.
A preliminary concept of the Grand Plaza is presented
herein to illustrate the design intent and the range of uses
that would help contribute to a positive use of this public
space. Furthermore, smaller plazas may be located in key
locations to provide additional people-gathering places at
a more intimate scale. The ultimate location, design and
layout of the Grand Plaza and other public spaces will be
determined by OCTA, the City of Anaheim and the private
developer(s).
Grand Plaza should be a multi-function civic space
March 4, 2009