Safe Spaces Tactic Presentation Final

SAFE SPAC ES TO BE AC TIVE Strategy Design Members: Ron Angeles Virgil Domaoan Lisa Quinn Laura Raymond Tyra Sorensen Becca Fong Jessie Trang Maggie Anderson Blair Brooke-Weiss

Figure 1: Mel Olson Stadium

Figure 2: Mt. View Elementary Library

Tacti c Short Ter m Le ad: Art based WAYF IN DIN G System (10 sites i n each ne ighborhood) Encourage active transit through Art-based Wayfinding. Work with neighborhood based leadership to create and install art signage at 10 sites in each neighborhood as indicators of foot & bike pathways through the area Activate wayfinding routes by creating a system of community activities and programs “A Wayfinding system will improve connections in the pedestrian environment. Wayfinding systems merge directional signage with creativity and visual innovation, enhance pedestrian circulation, and lend a stronger sense of identity in neighborhoods” -We Create White Center Neighborhood Action Plan

Increase awareness of wal ki ng rout es, trail s and bi ke paths

(Pedest rian and Bicycle Wa yfin din g)

Wayfinding Indicators

Map of White Center Wayfinding Sites

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Wayf indin g shoul d di re ct people to: Places with significant pedestrian travel Healthy Retail and Restaurants Places to bring visibility and awareness to landmarks Places that promote neighborhood diversity and culture Active transit options (foot and bike ‘ways’)

Supports Strong Chi ldren and Str on g Fam il ies       

Enhance children’s feeling of belonging Enhance active transport options for children Enhance safe routes to schools Encourages children to be active Building leadership skills Supports youth skills Job creation

Encourage resi dent leadershi p and invol vement

 Work with community groups, businesses, schools and organizations to lead development and creation of the wayfinding installations in their neighborhoods.  Installations will represent the cultural and community characteristics of the neighborhood  Promote residents and community members getting involved in future neighborhood revitalizing and community development Figure: 2008 White Center Community Summit “Celebrating the Community the White Center Way

SYS TEM CH ANG E  Creates an intentional system of active transportation routes that connects community destinations  Community-based advocacy for active transportation routes  Develop community leadership and engagement of underrepresented communities and residents

LEV ERAGE  $50,000 from the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhood Matching Fund to support a wayfinding system in Delridge.  $10,000 from the Washington State Arts Commission to support a wayfinding system in White Center

St rengthening our Co alit ion  Routes will connect schools, business districts and community gathering spaces; increasing the stakeholders in this project and future development  Increased use of active transport routes increases visibility and demand within neighborhoods

BUDG ET Consid erations Estimated need over 2 years in addition to funds already available:  Structures in Delridge: $46,000  Structures in White Center: $90,000  Staffing for community engagement and activation of the ‘ways’: $150,000  TOTAL: $274,000.00

QUESTIONS?

Tacti c M edium Term Lead: Advocate for Systems Change to provi de equi ty in access to communi ty fitness progra ms  Seattle Parks and Recreation  Highline School District “Pay-for-Play” Program Figure: Highline School District Athletics

Provi de equity in ac cess to comm uni ty fitness programs  Remove/ Reduce financial barriers preventing Delridge and White Center residents from accessing fitness programming at Seattle Parks & Recreation and Highline School District facilities  Investigate conditions that contribute to inequities in access with the Seattle Parks& Rec. and School District systems  Propose an alternative funding structure  Support and mobilize community advocacy for proposed systems change

Imp act on Vu ln erable Ch il dren  Increased access for low income children/youth and their families to community fitness programs  Increase the range of fitness activities available to youth and families  Provide environmental encouragement and support for engagement in physical activity

Yo uth and comm unit y le adersh ip & in vo lve me nt  Mobilize community members to advocate for system changes  Increase diverse resident participation on Community Center Advisory Councils  Take lead in identifying types of desired fitness resources  Ensure cultural competence of fitness offerings

SYS TEM CH ANG E  Create alternative funding sources/structure within Seattle Parks & Recreation and Highline School District for increased access to fitness programs  Build community advocacy for local fitness resource access

LEVE RAGE Dem onstrat ion funding  W.C.: “Superintendent John Welch is working with the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence to establish a scholarship program.”  Seattle: A fund for scholarships for general fitness programming across the city has been proposed, and is supported by the Superintendent, but has been put on hold due to current challenges with the city budget.

St rengthening our Co alit ion  Will connect residents to decision makers in government offices that provide fitness resources  Will add stakeholders from Seattle Parks & Recreation and Highline Schools District

BUDG ET Consid erations Estimated costs:  Staff to convene workgroup in 1st year  2nd year may need demonstration funding  Overcome obstacle for low income families and children to access fitness programs  Demonstrate and document demand

QUESTIONS?

Figures: Jack Thompson Sports Camp 2009 Courtesy of the Yes Foundation White Center