A. Existing Conditions Analysis Review Phase I objectives and planning process. Refine Phase II scope of work. Inventory and evaluate existing open space in the urban village, assessing: Ownership, features, size, and conditions; Type of park - active/passive use, targeted population; Constraints, technical or otherwise, including geological, engineering, safety, accessibility; and Geographical distribution and areas of influence (using Seattle Comprehensive Plan guidelines). Evaluate current and future demand for open space and recreation facilities. Evaluate street tree plantings and urban forests and opportunities to augment them. Provide input into the Transportation Committee's inventory and evaluation of the pedestrian and bicycle networks. Inventory and evaluate the adequacy of existing community facilities with respect to both community needs and the Comprehensive Plan, to include, but not be limited to: libraries, schools, community centers, Neighborhood Service Center, youth centers/shelters, sports fields and courts, swimming pools, and P-patches. Contact Department of Parks and Recreation to determine their facility plans. Identify, evaluate cultural facilities and programs and community events, which include, but are not limited to: art galleries, museums, theaters (live and movie), and public art, Conduct facility adequacy analysis comparing current resources to community's needs and City's targets. Identify deficiencies in quantity or distribution of open space compared to the Comprehensive Plan or community goals.

Product of Step A:
Mapped inventory of current resources. Analysis of facilities to comply with City targets and community needs.

B. Alternatives Development Develop a set of alternative park, open space, trail, urban forestry, and public facilities to meet existing and future demands. Alternatives should include: Opportunities to enhance existing facilities, with cost estimates; Opportunities for new open spaces, parks and facilities, with cost estimates; and Potential green street designations, public amenities. Identify options for public facilities and cultural program enhancements. Work with Planning Committee to integrate park/open space/facility options into the community-wide alternatives.

Product of Step B:
Open space alternatives for achieving Open Space, Recreation and Culture objectives.

C. Alternatives Evaluation Evaluate how each alternatives responds to Open Space, Recreation and Culture objectives. Indicate preferred elements of alternatives..

Product of Step C:
Brief alternatives report summarizing evaluations.

D. Concept Plan Combine preferred elements to form a preferred alternative. Work with Planning Committee to synthesize concept plan. Prepare Open Space, Recreation and Culture element of plan. Coordinate with Planning Committee to integrate Open Space, Recreation and Culture element into community-wide concept plan.

Product of Step D:
Recommended Open Space, Recreation and Culture element concept plan, including: Parks and open space improvements and additions. Trail and liner element improvements. Street and public amenity features. Public facilities. Cultural facilities and programs.

E. Implementation Establish implementation priorities, costs, responsibilities, and timing for various elements. Locate sites for needed facilities (parks, P-patch sites, etc.) and develop schematic site programs. Identify sites for plazas in commercial areas, assess city requirements/guidelines and modify as necessary. Develop schematic design for key projects. Integrate priorities into community-wide plan.

Product of Step E:
Open Space, Recreation and Culture implementation strategy, identifying recommended actions to improve parks/open space/trails/community facilities and cultural programs, with participants, timing, and resources necessary for each action. Actions may include: Improvements to existing parks and open spaces; New parks and open spaces; Street improvements and public amenities, including art; Urban Forestry and Green Streets programs; Community facilities; Cultural facilities; Greenbelts, and natural elements; and Trails and linear elements. Schematic design for key projects.

F. Ideas The following lists of potential work plan tasks stem from ideas generated by the community during Phase I outreach efforts. Assess and, if necessary, recommend revisions for Comp Plan goals for open space growth in Capitol Hill and develop strategies for achieving the community's growth goals. Determine an "area of influence" for open space to serve residents of the urban village. Identify community open space needs and desires. Inventory and map existing open space. Identify and map potential sites for additional open space, including a range of open space types, such as P-patches, pocket parks, plazas, and streetscapes. Work with the city arborist to institute and urban forestry program for tree planting and maintenance. Work with Groundswell Off Broadway to help further planning for lidding the Lincoln Reservoir and enhancing Bobby Morris Playfield. Assess the need for a recreation and cultural center. Explore developing an indoor sports and recreation center. Create an urban trails system. Coordinate with "Transportation" planning. Develop a natural history tour of Capitol Hill. Develop a plan for physical improvements that enhance Capitol Hill's image as an entertainment center; e.g., outdoor sculpture, neon billboards announcing plays, etc. Lid Lincoln Reservoir. Create new urban trails, such as one to link two parts of Cornish. Improve maintenance of Volunteer Park. Complete Melrose Trail near freeway, linking the Hill with Eastlake. Create special open space at north end of Broadway. Establish citizen maintenance groups for parks.