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August 21, 2015 Public Review Draft 1

FORT WORDEN LIFELONG LEARNING CENTERPROGRAM DEVELOPMENT+ CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

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BACKGROUNDPLAN OBJECTIVESPARTNERS + PROGRAMSSITE ANALYSIS + STRATEGIESFACILITIES + LANDSCAPESPHASING + IMPLEMENTATIONRECOMMENDATIONS + NEXT STEPSAPPENDIX: A. BUILDING DATA SHEETS

B. BUILDING-USE SPREADSHEETC. PARTNER DATA SPREADSHEETD. BUILDING 201 STUDYE. BUILDING 203 STUDYF. BUILDING 225 STUDYG. NCO ROW STUDYH. CIRCULATION + PARKING STUDYI. CHARRETTE SUMMARIESJ. CHARRETTE PRESENTATIONS

**APPENDIX TO BE DISTRIBUTED AT A LATER DATE

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5Program Development + Capital Improvement Plan

1. BACKGROUND: FORT WORDEN STATE PARKFort Worden is a 432- acre park in Port Townsend, Wash. on the northeast coast of the Olympic Peninsula, two hours from Seattle via auto and ferry. It was an Army fort at the turn of the century, when most of the 70- plus surviving buildings were built centered on a grassy parade ground in what is now called the Campus area. This Campus consists of 90 acres of the 432 acres, with the rest devoted to an upland and a beach front campground, a wooded hill laced with trails and old gun batteries, and a large lagoon. After it was decommissioned, it served as a juvenile detention center and, since 1973, a state park and conference center. It has become Washington’s iconic state park and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today it is a comprehensive multiple use resort facility. It is a traditional state park with two campgrounds. Its built Campus contains a huge variety of accommodations in historic buildings both large and small. Accommodations range from historic Victorian military housing (1, 2 and 3 bedroom units), to larger semi-private housing options (4, 5, 6 and 11 bedroom units) to former military barracks that provide dozens of single room- dormitories (with shared bathrooms) or more open barracks- ‐style accommodations for large groups. The accommodations include 392 rentable units, or 456 beds. Food services include a state- of-the art dining hall (“Commons”) with many room variations and a large commercial kitchen that can serve up to 500 people, an adjacent café and coffee shop in the Commons building, and a beach front store with short-order dining. Guest services include a laundromat, maintenance and janitorial services and grounds keeping. Many buildings are leased to nonprofit Partners, most of whom provide classes, workshops and performances in a variety of arts, sciences and trades. There are 12 Fort Worden Partners today. There is a wide variety of meeting rooms, classrooms and performance halls, including a chapel, a medium-sized theatre and a 1,200- seat performance hall. The Campus offers more than 56,000 square feet of meeting facilities.

“Visitor experience is key to the vitality of the Lifelong Learning

Center. The juxtaposition of diverse, specialized education set in an environment steeped in history and nature offers an unparalleled experience in the Pacific Northwest. Reinforcing

interdependencies between the programs can build the

hearth upon which those rich experiences will further

enhance a lifetime of growth - for customers and the Lifelong

Learning Center.”

- DAVE ROBISON Executive Director

Fort Worden Public Development Authority

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BACKGROUND

In 2008, after an intensive community planning process, Washington State Parks adopted the concept of a Lifelong Learning Center (LLLC) to frame the breadth of existing, complementary programming at the Fort, establishing criteria for future development and long range planning principles.

In 2013, the Fort Worden Public Development Agency (PDA) and Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (State Parks) entered into a 50-year master lease that details the roles and responsibilities of a unique management partnership intended to further implement the Lifelong Learning Center mission adopted by State Parks. The PDA was approved to serve as the “landlord” and “operator” of the campus area to collaboratively facilitate development and programming strategies necessary to support and implement the LLLC vision.

The PDA is an entrepreneurial municipal entity created by the City of Port Townsend. On May 1, 2014, the PDA took on the management of the 90-acre campus, its 12 partner organizations and the operation of 73 historic buildings in the 90-acre campus area of the Park’s 434 acres.

The goal of the partnership is to sustain the traditional state park while allowing the PDA to maximize Fort Worden’s potential as a destination for visitors and conferences within the context of lifelong learning. In this partnership, the State Parks manages the traditional state park (campgrounds, infrastructure, capital improvements, major maintenance and repair) while the PDA manages the “Campus area” and conference center functions.

Campus lease map for the Fort Worden lease agreement between Washington State Parks and Fort Worden Public Development Authority.

STATE PARK - FORT WORDEN PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PARTNERSHIP

SCALE = 1:500

Fort Worden Lease

Fort Worden

Lease Area (~90 Acres)~

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INTENT OF THIS PLANThe Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center: Program Development and Capital Improvement Plan (“Plan”) presents a new path towards the programmatic and financial sustainability of the LLLC and its continued development under the guidance of the PDA. The intent of the Plan is to define the next steps in the property’s (re)development and the scope of work required for the effective delivery of program spaces, landscape and circulation improvements to nurture and sustain the Lifelong Learning Center’s mission and goals.

The Plan outlines specific tactics and strategies to realize the goals of the Lifelong Learning Center, including:

1. Ensuring the ongoing financial sustainability and programmatic vitality of the Lifelong Learning Center

2. Protecting the historic, cultural and natural assets of Fort Worden3. Rehabilitating and renovating vacant and under-utilized buildings into needed

program spaces4. Upgrading housing accommodations to better meet yearly and seasonal demands5. Developing strategies to assure the necessary accommodations, hospitality and

program spaces are provided as buildings are taken out of use for rehabilitation or re-purposed for different uses

Working with a large number of stakeholders including State Parks, PDA board members, partner organizations, and community representatives, the project team has taken a highly collaborative approach to the developing the Plan.

The project team and charrette participants have reviewed the previous plan efforts prepared by State Parks and the PDA ** (see below) to assure that the recommendations and strategies contained herein are consistent with the previously adopted plans by State Parks and to further assure the advancement of the Lifelong Learning Center mission and vision.

This exhaustive review and collaborative effort has generated a phased implementation strategy for the campus that fosters a place for learning, recreation, and cultural activities, reinforcing Fort Worden’s position as a national model for Lifelong Learning while providing a unique destination in the Pacific Northwest.

The overall goal of this Plan is to transform the Fort Worden campus area into a vibrant vacation, conference and educational center within the context of the previous planning efforts and its mission as a center of lifelong learning.

** These planning documents include:• Fort Worden Long Range Development Plan (August 2008) • Fort Worden Site & Facilities Plan (August 2008)• Fort Worden Design Guidelines for Rehabilitation (2008)• Fort Worden Master Facility Use Plan (2010)• Fort Worden State Park Business and Management Plan (Oct. 2012)

BACKGROUND

“As a lifelong learning center, Fort Worden State Park is envisioned as a “learning

laboratory” where the site - historic buildings and grounds,

natural areas and waterfront - should be the focal point

for exploring our place in the world.”

- Conceptual Recommendations, p. 13

(2006)

“When addressing needs for additional indoor programs, lodging, visitor services and administrative spaces, first

consideration should be given to adaptive reuse of existing

structures before construction of new facilities.”

- Fort Worden Site and Facilities Plan , p. 7 (2008)

The sustainability of the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center will be moderately

dependent on the successful conversion and operation of additional single-guest

accommodations.”- Fort Worden State Park Long Range Plan , p. 11

(2008)

“It is recommended that the Public Development Authority

manages the 100 acre campus area of Fort Worden and focus

on the development of the Lifelong Learning Center.”

- Fort Worden State Park : Business and Management

Plan , p. 3 (2012)

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2. PLAN OBJECTIVESLIFELONG LEARNING CENTERLLLC Guiding Principles:

• Arts & Craft

• Humanities

• Environmental Education

• Wellness

• Historic Preservation

• Sustainable Food programs

• Informal & formal education opportunities for people of all ages

The Lifelong Learning Center vision provides the PDA and the Partner organizations a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop an integrated economy, dramatically increasing their overall capacities through coordination, centralization, and consolidation of marketing, fundraising, and business management functions. The goal of the LLLC is to facilitate intensive experiences and educational opportunities in the arts, craft, humanities, environmental education, marine sciences, historic preservation and education and sustainable food programs designed to engage participants of all ages. The LLLC and Fort Worden serve as a “learning laboratory” through classes and activities offered by the partner organizations on the campus.

While several of the existing structures in the 90 acre lease area are currently occupied by partner organizations, many of the Fort’s historic structures are underutilized or unoccupied. Additionally, landscape modifications reflecting the new programming have not evolved to represent the interdependent educational and cultural focus of the Fort. Through strategic planning and the phased renovation and rehabilitation of Fort Worden’s historic structures and landscape improvements, the site has the potential to better meet the current needs and long-term goals of the Lifelong Learning Center.


FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS

PROCESS + METHODOLOGY

PLAN OBJECTIVES

The following design objectives summarize the fundamental concepts and goals guiding the design team based on their own research, analysis and collaborative work with project stakeholders:

Provide a plan that fosters the educational and cultural goals of all Fort Worden partners and representatives to provide a “confluence of creative learning, recreation and retreat opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.”

Expand the Lifelong Learning Center’s combination of program spaces to build on current programming successes and synergies and to enhance a vibrant and diverse array of activities throughout the calendar year.

Identify each building’s optimal programmatic and tenant potential by leveraging their unique characteristics and historical uses to introduce new programming and activities to the Fort, ensuring the financial sustainability of the PDA and all partner organizations.

Build on the existing community cohesion and establish clear circulation methods, including improved accessibility, pedestrian and vehicular way-finding, as well as connections to Port Townsend and involvement of community members at Fort Worden.

Encourage new ecological and sustainable development methods while also maintaining, enhancing, and rehabilitating the unique historical and natural assets of the Fort Worden site.

Design Objectives:

• Lifelong Learning

• Programmatic Vitality

• Financial Sustainability

• Community Connectivity

• Site Stewardship

The collaborative process to-date has included:

• Over 16 hours of design charrettes with State Parks, regional, community and partner representatives

• 2 public plan presentations

• Partner organization surveys

• Individual partner organization interviews

A collaborative design approach was followed in order to handle the complexity of planning for Fort Worden and to include all key stakeholders, invested parties, partner organizations and community members in its future development. This approach allowed the design team to build upon the body of knowledge and deep understanding of the Fort from all of the vested parties. Through the process of collaborative design charrettes with State Parks, regional, community and partner representatives, partner organization surveys and interviews the design team was able to document the concerns and aspirations of stakeholders to help shape the Program Development and Capital Improvement proposal.

The feedback generated from these exercises allowed the design team to identify existing and potential synergies between partner programming and site assets. Accordingly these discoveries led to the development of a Master Use Plan that responds to immediate housing and program demands while also charting a path forward to support the future goals and objectives of the Lifelong Learning Center.

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PLAN OBJECTIVES

Developing an integrative approach to programming can facilitate many rewards for the Lifelong Learning Center. Programmatically, it can link complementary programs by offering packaged experiences, longer stays, and integrative learning offerings for visitors. Subsequently, it offers a business development and cross marketing opportunity for the partners to grow their offerings across platforms not available on the open, or local market. As a result, education and culture based programming can influence wellness classes, simultaneously with craft and literary studies. The combinations have few limits, and a robust and integrated approach could manifest a suite of customized offerings available nowhere else in the nation. Integrative campus programming understands that: • The visitor experience starts at booking• The visitor experience can have added value through coordinated programs that

provide additional opportunities beyond the intended experience. • Food quality and setting is as important as programming quality• Accommodations are what makes the programs possible – and is the revenue

generator for the fort’s sustainability• Educators that experience other programs expand the possibilities for all

Support faculty and staff by:• Providing visiting educators a supportive environment and exchange structure for

their accommodations• Offering year-round healthy food alternatives on a regular schedule, in a variety of

settings to create more cross-market opportunities • Promoting integration between campus programs (e.g., evening, early morning)

can enrich the staff experience – and cross market programs

Foster interface and sharing by:• Defining cross-disciplinary opportunities amongst the partners• Identifying and developing Learning Tracks for visitors • Coordinating booking opportunities across all programmatic opportunities with

key Learning Track Packages• Developing visitor navigation tools:

• Airport pick up / drop off• Limo service• Shared accommodations between program types

*For implementation strategies refer to Recommendations + Next Steps on page 58.

INTEGRATIVE PROGRAMMING METHODOLOGYApproach:

Action:


Photo contributed by Chi Krnetav

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3. PARTNERS & PROGRAMSFort Worden State Park

Buildings leased:• 26• 205• 210• 223

Buildings used:• 24• 25• 204• 210

Accommodations used:• 203• 225• 255• 256

• 297• 313• 315• 356

• 246• 297• 298• 326

• 275• 277• 259-262• O Row• NCO Row

“Centrum’s mission is to promote creative experiences that change lives. Through inter-generational immersive workshops, we bring together aspiring and master artists to foster creativity, find and provide mentorship, and build community.”

As the original partner, Centrum has been providing cultural and educational programming at Fort Worden since 1973. The organization’s larger events draw significant crowds to the Fort and have high accommodation demands. Accordingly, Centrum uses several buildings on the Fort for their programs and housing needs.

Needs: Centrum has needs for artist studio space, administrative offices, rehearsal facilities, a medium-size performance venue of 500 seats and more medium-sized meeting rooms (for up to 40 people) and dormitory accommodations. It would be ideal to have a blend of price points for all accommodations. Renovating Wheeler theatre and a winterized McCurdy Pavilion would help expand programming. Endorse the idea of shared administrative space.

Goals: • Centrum wants to encourage a mindset of “partnership” and “stewardship” as we

cooperatively address the future-state of Fort Worden• To continue to produce residential workshops in a diverse range of arts

disciplines that cater to multi‐generational learners as well as individual artists (via residencies).

“The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission cares for Washington’s most treasured lands, waters, and historic places. State parks connect all Washingtonians to their diverse natural and cultural heritage and provide memorable recreational and educational experiences that enhance their lives.”

“Washington’s state parks will be cherished destinations with natural, cultural, recreational, artistic, and interpretive experiences that all Washingtonians enjoy, appreciate, and proudly support.”

The 434-acre park was established in 1973 in partnership with the Washington State Arts Commission and Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction as a State Park and Conference Center.

In August 2013, Washington State Parks entered into a 50-year master lease with the Fort Worden PDA to manage the day-to-day operations of the 90-acre “Campus area” of Fort Worden State Park. This management partnership between Washington State Parks and the PDA is for further implementation of the Lifelong Learning Center.

Washington State Parks continues to manage and maintain the remaining 340 acres of the park and will use multiple buildings in Fort Worden for administrative activities and general storage and maintenance.

Centrum

Buildings leased: • 1• 296• 305• 357• 365

Buildings used:• 200

Accommodations used:


PARTNERS & PROGRAMS

Madrona MindBody Institute“To inspire and cultivate life-long learning ~ teaching skills for optimal living through experiential education for the whole person - integrating body, mind and spirit.”

Madrona MindBody provides programming including workshops, concerts, teacher trainings, intensives and daily classes generally centered around dance, yoga, and movement studios. Their primary building of 310 is in fairly good condition due to significant tenant investment, but could use minor exterior rehab, system upgrades, an entrance lift or ramp elevator, accessible bathrooms.

Needs: Madrona requires faculty and student housing that is for single program attendees or shared rooms (two twins). Madrona does not require additional programming space, but would benefit greatly from added structure to current fort-wide programming. This idea was expressed as a suite of options, such as bundled transportation, accommodations, meal options and value added programming in collaboration with other partner programs. Madrona is also interested in a unified reservation system to facilitate these dynamic offerings and improve the visitor experience to the Fort.

Goals: Continue to create and develop a compelling visitor experience through international training programs, fitness classes, fitness equipment, spa therapies, health and well being and services that support this focus like salt water soaking tubs, massage and healthy cuisine.

Buildings leased:• 310

Buildings used:• 205 (top floor)

Accommodations used:• 225• Officer’s Row• NCO Row

Buildings leased:• 315• 200

Buildings used:• 304


Port Townsend School of Woodworking“To inspire a lifelong passion for craftsmanship through education in woodworking and traditional building trades.”

Summary: The School currently uses Building 315 for year round woodworking courses. The School has made interior improvements and the building could use general exterior maintenance, general interior maintenance, addition of storm sashes (for energy conservation) , and upgrades to electrical, HVAC systems,, and plumbing.

Needs: The School is anticipating the need for additional workshop, classroom and staff office space in the next 2-5 years. These include 2,200ft2 for a machine room, 1,650ft2 for a bench room, 1,200ft2 for a classroom and 200ft2 for additional staff space, tripling their current footprint in buildings 200 and 315. The School sees the need to improve and expand the student experience, by offering bundled transportation, accommodations, meal options and value added programming in collaboration with other partner programs. The School is interested in a unified reservation system to facilitate these changes.

Goals: • To have the facilities and equipment to accomplish its mission. • To be a fully staffed and sustainable organization.• To have consistent income which is a blend of revenue from delivering programs,

contract services and fundraising.

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“Peninsula College provides educational opportunities in the areas of academic transfer, professional and technical, basic skills, and continuing education.”

Peninsula College currently only uses building 298 and is currently in the middle of rehabilitating building 202, which will suite the extent of their program needs.

Needs: Peninsula has expressed the need for improved transportation to and within the park for students, faculty and staff. Additional parking will most likely be required, but expansion of shuttles would reduce the pressure on parking on campus. Will require expanded bandwidth of internet as programs develop.

“To advance cultures of rigorous inquiry, collaboration, and lifelong learning, where individuals take imaginative and responsible action in the world.”

Goddard College currently uses several buildings on the Fort, but their offices are situated in Building 298, which is need of significant repairs.

Needs: Goddard has expressed the need for reliable internet, clean meeting spaces with options for additional furniture and good lighting. It would be ideal to have 24-7 security on campus, better way-finding, attentive guest services as well as clean comfortable accommodations with delicious, healthy, allergy sensitive foods.

Goals: Goddard’s primary recruitment method is word of mouth, which relies heavily on a positive student experience. To continue to succeed, Goddard would like to enhance that student experience through many aspects of the Fort Worden campus.

“Poetry is vital to language and living. Copper Canyon Press publishes extraordinary poetry from around the world to engage the imaginations and intellects of readers.”

Copper Canyon Press currently occupies building 313 through a sublease with Centrum. This building is in fair condition but requires minor exterior rehab, all new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and accessible bathrooms.

Peninsula College

PARTNERS & PROGRAMS

Goddard College

Copper Canyon Press

Buildings leased:• 298 (currently)• 202 (future)

Buildings used:Accommodations used:

Buildings (sub)leased:• 313


• 297• 326

• O Row• NCO Row


Buildings used:• 204• 210

Accommodations used:• 225• 246


“The Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) was established in 1982 partnering with Washington State Parks to help fulfill the conservation and nature interpretation aspects of its mission. PTMSC currently serves 14,000 visitors in its two exhibition buildings and over 7,500 participants in lifelong education programs ranging from lecture series to overnight residential camps which serve its mission to inspire conservation of the Salish Sea.”

Needs: New electrical system, new plumbing, new restrooms and hvac for building 532. A feasibility study has been done for the pier, which will require rehabilitation in the near future. Would benefit greatly from 6-8 and 20-25 person housing blocks, possibly through the shared use of building 225 and additional administrative space.

Goals: Continue to develop programming, possibly around a “Center for Marine Science.”

“The purpose of our organization is to provide an active, working studio dedicated to the pursuit of the printmaker’s craft and provide education to practicing artists of printmaking and the community at large.”

Corvidae currently occupies a portion of building 205. The building is in substantially original condition but requires general exterior maintenance and upgrades.

“The Coast Artillery Museum was established in 1976 to preserve and interpret Coast Artillery history with special emphasis on the harbor defenses of Puget Sound as they existed and functioned from the late 1800s to the end of World War II.”

C.A.M currently occupies a portion of building 201, which requires significant rehabilitation and upgrades.

Needs: C.A.M. has expressed the need for the following items: accessible display space with high visibility, storage for state owned artifacts, atmosphere controlled storage space, library/research space and a supportive environment for volunteers.

Goals: To provide a historical perspective and honor all of the people that served at Fort Worden while maintaining the history that remains and keeping people interested in the story and history of Fort Worden.

PARTNERS & PROGRAMS

Corvidae Press

Port Townsend Marine Science Center

Coast Artillery Museum

Buildings (sub)leased:• 205 (first floor)


Buildings leased:Buildings used:• 201


Buildings leased:• 200• 502

Buildings used:• 24• 204• 210

Accommodations used:• 225• 262

• 532

• 246• 526

• 272• O Row

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PARTNERS & PROGRAMS

Friends of Fort Worden“As stewards of Fort Worden State Park, the non-profit Friends of Fort Worden provide both financial and volunteer support for park improvements and programs not funded by the state parks system.”

Friends of Fort Worden currently operates the Fort’s gift shop located in Building 200.

Needs: The Friends of Fort Worden require access & visibility for the gift shop, currently in building 200. The gift shop would benefit from storage and inventory space that is in close proximity to the shop. Additional storage for trail maintenance tools would be helpful. A dedicated administration space (2 people) for fundraising and educational presentation would further their mission.

Goals: To support Fort Worden through financing improvements and making trails and the beach more accessible.

“ArtX - The Center for Art Exploration will guide you through the creative process. Perfect techniques that will elevate you to another level on your personal visual arts path. Leave with a new set of tools to redefine your possibilities.”

ArtX is currently leasing building 306, which requires maintenance in most areas, but the majority of work is on the interior, HVAC and electrical systems. The building also requires a new slate roof and chimney stabilization and structural upgrades.

Needs: ArtX has expressed the need for a dedicated hot shop providing opportunities for glass blowing, blacksmithing and pottery. Spaces that allow for continuing workshops and demonstrations as well as an art store to supply materials for program needs would be beneficial. Additionally, ArtX is anticipating the need for multiple-use spaces with good lighting, ventilation, extensive power supply, shop sinks, storage space and art demonstration exhibit space. ArtX would benefit greatly from reasonably priced single and double occupancy hotel-style accommodations. Safety and lighting was of great concern.

Goals: A primary goal for ArtX is to grow and develop their program offerings. A future building 307 has been considered as a possible opportunity to handle the growth and need for additional program space.

Buildings leased:Buildings used:• 200




Art-X


4. SITE ANALYSIS + STRATEGIES

1898 - Construction begins

1904 - Becomes headquarters for the Harbor Defenses of Puget Sound

1911 - Manned by 600 troops

1939-45 - Manned by 4,000 troops during WWII

1953 - Army decommissioned

1957-71 - Purchased by Washington State & operated as a Juvenile Diagnostic & Treatment Center

1972 - Established as a State Park

1973 - Dedicated as Fort Worden State Park Conference Center

1974 - Designated National Historic Landmark

1976 - Listed in State & National Registers of Historic Places

2008 - Establishment of Lifelong Learning Center Vision

2011 - Fort Worden Public Development Agency is established by the Port Townsend City Council to implement the LLLC originally envisioned by State Parks.

2014 - FWPDA begins management and operation of the 90-acre campus area of Fort Worden.

2015 - FWPDA & partners develop an implementation plan to ensure the success of the Lifelong Learning Center and maintain the vitality and historic integrity of the 73 remaining buildings.

HISTORY OF FORT WORDENThe strategically located Fort played an important part in the defense strategy of the Puget Sound prior to WWI, despite never having to actively defend the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The Fort was the Northwest corner of a three-battery strategy that created a “Triangle of Fire” to thwart any incoming attack through the Strait. It was an active US Army base from 1902-1953.

The largest number of buildings on the Fort was during the WWII era, but many of those buildings were temporary barracks buildings and were torn down not long after the war. A significant number of the buildings were altered on the interior during the Diagnostic Era when the State of Washington purchased Fort Worden and ran a juvenile treatment facility. Remnants of these effects still exist in the buildings on the Fort today. Many of the areas on the Fort that previously had a tight grouping of buildings now have the opportunity for new or expanded programmatic uses, site and landscape improvements that all adhere to and follow the Fort Worden Guidelines for Rehabilitation with specific review by the State Historic Preservation Officer on a case-by-case basis.

1915 site plan of Fort Worden shows the early topographic mapping and intentions of the Fort. Overlaid on the site plan are the buildings from the pre-WWI and WWII (gray) time period and the current buildings from today (black). Only a small percentage of the buildings remain, most of them from the pre-WWI era.

DRAWING NOT TO SCALE NORTH

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CONNECTING ALL BIKE LOOPS

PDA LEASE AREA

FORT WORDEN STATE PARK

POTENTIAL WATER TAXI

Fort Worden is at the prominent tip of the Quimper Peninsula, just North of downtown Port Townsend, but within the city limits. While Port Townsend and the surrounding area have a well developed series of hiking and walking trails, this report will address connectivity on different scales. Two of the modes of transportation that would benefit from additional study would be connecting the existing bike loops and developing a water taxi service to and from the Fort from downtown Port Townsend.

A shuttle connecting Fort Worden to the historic center of downtown would also help to further connect the Lifelong Learning Center and its visitors to the program spaces and activities in Port Townsend.

PORT TOWNSEND BOAT HAVEN

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN


Fort Worden State Park has a diverse set of opportunities across 432 acres. The goal of this plan is to develop a strategy and approach that enhances the success of the FW partners associated with the Lifelong Learning Center, the PDA, State Parks and other outdoor and educational opportunities that one can have while visiting Fort Worden.

SITE ANALYSIS + STRATEGIES

FORT WORDEN CHARACTERISTICSA Place for Performing

A Place for Learning + Making

A Place for History + Culture

A Place for Staying + Relaxing

A Place for Play + Recreation

• Fort Worden embodies Shakespeare’s vision that all the world’s a stage. Indoor and out, wherever you go: music, dance, theatre and art. All welcome and nourished in this place.

• Lifelong Learning is a process that encourages experimentation, promotes discovery and nurtures creativity. Fort Worden is a center that inspires and connects people of all ages.

• Fort Worden’s buildings, traditions and people serves as the ‘keeper of the story” and supports our understanding of a unique place that is continually evolving in culture, geography and time.

• A culture of hospitality exists where facilities, services and programs are offered to welcome and provide visitors and guests a comfortable place for retreat and relaxing in a magnificent natural setting.

• Beaches and trails provide a place for individual renewal and transformation and is enhanced by self-directed and organized outdoor activities and programs offered across the grounds of the Fort.

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CAMPUS CHARACTERISTICS


Tree canopy provides a distinct character and experience within the FWPDA lease area. These are areas where contemporary elements and program can exist without impacting the historic character of campus. Proximities to adjacent uses should inform proposed uses in these areas.

PEDESTRIAN PRECINCTS & CIRCULATION SPINE

Considerations/Issues - • Accessibility currently

addressed building by building

• Site topography• Integrity of historic

facades and landmark views

• Desire for improved pedestrian circulation and way finding

Opportunities - • A common pedestrian

circulation route that meets accessibility needs

• Connecting study areas and State Parks campgrounds to core campus

This diagram show the relationship between the building facades and landscape areas that define the historic character of the Fort Worden campus and the proposed circulation spine. The spine defines a common civic space that connects the major program areas within the FWPDA lease area as well as State Parks campgrounds to the west and the beach area to the east. The spine also helps Fort Worden meet federal accessibility requirements.

PEDESTRIAN PRECINCT

HISTORICAL FACADES

HISTORICAL FACADES

S P I N E

PEDESTRIAN PRECINCT

PEDESTRIAN PRECINCT

PEDESTRIAN PRECINCT

TREES - POST 1926

Considerations/Issues - • Western and northern

parts of FWPDA lease area have reestablished tree canopy

• Changes in these areas have less affect to historic integrity of site

Opportunities - • Unique landscape

character• Flexibility in new

structure and program uses

• Proximity to core campus area


Many of the current building uses, including storage, are legacy uses from Washington State Parks. An assessment and inventory of stored materials will allow FWPDA to reduce the quantity needing storage and identify the most appropriate locations for storage. This will allow buildings such as 324, 308 and parts of 304 to be used immediately as needed program space simply with the investment of sweat equity.


MOWING STRATEGY

Considerations/Issues - • FWPDA assuming

maintenance and operations of lease area

• Definition and character of program areas

• Reestablishing native ecosystems

Opportunities - • Create more distinct

experiences within program areas

• Improve site biodiversity • Reestablish native

wildflower meadow plant community Reducing the limit of area that is mowed regularly will help the FWPDA manage the maintenance and

upkeep of the landscape within the lease area which it will assume in 2018. This is an opportunity to develop visual distinction between the various program areas and uses. Seasonal mowing works well with native meadow species, allowing the FWPDA to support and improve the ecology of the peninsula.

REGULARLY MOWED

SEASONALLY MOWED

SEASONALLY MOWED

UNDER-UTILIZED STORAGE AREAS

Considerations/Issues - • Legacy uses from

Washington State Parks• Some buildings are still

used to store materials

Opportunities - • Inventory and assess

storage buildings for new uses

• Relocate stored materials from ground floor areas to allow immediate use as program space to support the LLLC

• Identify and utilize building spaces such as basements for storage

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STUDY AREA 1“Stay + Play”

STUDY AREA 2“Make + Learn”

STUDY AREA 3“Meet + Learn”


STUDY AREA 5(Future Study)

STUDY AREA 4“Stay + Play”

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STUDY AREA 1 - “STAY + PLAY”


The “Stay + Play” approach to Study Area 1 highlights the relationship between the accommodation (NCO housing) opportunities and the outdoor areas. Each type of accommodation within this area is different, but all accommodations are surrounded by at least two formal designated areas for outdoor activity, whether that is leisure, performance, study or lawn games, with close proximity to McCurdy Pavilion and other “entertainment” venues.

Considerations/Issues - • Very little formal parking• Large area of hardscape• Very few connections between buildings and site features

Opportunities - • Establish new circulation hierarchy to provide formal parking lots, overflow

parking for events, more intuitive paths of circulation and less hardscape• Improving landscape through functional & ornamental gardens, meadows, lawn

game areas, outdoor classrooms and fire pits, which will reduce hardscape and establish a natural connection between buildings

• Open landscape lends itself to festivals, performances and art events• Proximity to trails and artillery access

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The collection of buildings in Study Area 2 is composed of various storage buildings from pre-WWI era through WWII. Each building had an industrial use in that era, which can easily be redeveloped into tenant leased maker spaces, workshops and studios, becoming the heart of the Lifelong Learning Center. The goal of Study Area 2 is to create a vibrant arts and education cluster. This area has tremendous potential to support new uses and activities.

STUDY AREA 2 - “MAKE + LEARN”Considerations/Issues -• Very little formal parking • Large area of hardscape • Excessive amount of

paths of circulation • Close grouping of

buildings• Accessibility to buildings• Vacant or under-

utilized warehouse type buildings

Opportunities - • Establish new circulation

hierarchy to provide designated parking lots, overflow parking for events, more intuitive paths of circulation and less hardscape

• Utilize tight grouping of buildings to establish a “work yard” that acts as a connecting membrane between buildings

• “Work yard” or square facilitates greater accessibility between buildings

• Vacant buildings easily converted to studio and workshop use

• Large door openings in buildings encourage summertime use of “work yard”

• Area has high visibility and could be designed to encourage a large amount of pedestrian traffic

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STUDY AREA 3 - “MEET & LEARN”


STAY MEETLEARN

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Study Area 3 has the most diverse set of uses out of all the study areas. Buildings in this area will get light interior “amenity” upgrades to meet immediate needs, concurrently transitioning from their current use to uses with higher program potential and/or hospitality occupancy rates. Due to the spatial organization of the barracks buildings, the area will focus on meeting spaces, classrooms and accommodations with occasional alternative program use.

Considerations/Issues - • Campus-like avenue along backside of barracks buildings • Accessibility to buildings and around campus• Large amount of parking in campus core• Vacant basements in barracks buildings• Deferred maintenance needs of large barracks and hospital buildings• Group of buildings with high visibility and historic integrity

Opportunities - • Establish backside of barracks buildings (201, 202, 203, 225) as a pedestrian

route to make connection from end-to-end of campus• Utilize “courtyards” of each barracks building to provide outdoor rooms that serve

as gathering spots and welcoming entrances into buildings• Encourage visitors to park and walk from adjacent designated parking lots• Program building 203 to take advantage of high visibility at SW corner of area• Take advantage of barracks-type building typology that easily is programmed as

either accommodations, classrooms, meeting or shared administrative spaces.



STUDY AREA 4 - “STAY & PLAY”

STAY

PLAY

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MEETLEARN

MEETLEARN LEARNWORK

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GARDEN GARDENGARDEN

Study Area 4 is primarily focused around the redevelopment of building 225 and establishing a connection to the west end of campus. Building 225 is uniquely located at the east edge of the campus, with magnificent views and a connection to the beach further to the east. With modest improvements, building 225 will support groups and travelers necessary to grow LLLC programs.

Considerations - • Building 225 is disconnected from the rest of campus• Campus-like avenue could be developed along backside of barracks buildings• PDA/Park office administration space (building 200) at full capacity• Excessive amount of hardscape surrounding building 225• Vacant basement of barracks buildings

Opportunities - • Establish backside of barracks buildings (201, 202, 203, 225) as a pedestrian

route along one-way road to make connection from end-to-end of campus• Utilize vacant space within barracks building for shared administration space • Reduce hardscape to East of building 225 to create a new lawn venue• Use vacant basements for storage to open up single story, ground floor spaces

for immediate use • Consider programming the extensive basement of building 225 (spa, laundry,

games)

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5. FACILITIES + LANDSCAPEPROGRAM SPACES

Humanities - program that is involved with historical and natural presentations such as museums, artifacts, and relics

Meeting Spaces - small and medium scale multiple-use meeting spaces with A/V amenities and flexible programming options

Classrooms - flexible multiple-use classroom spaces designed to support educational or partner organization uses and programs

Kitchen Facilities - professional to informal kitchen facilities for a range of activities from culinary institute programming to visitor use

Art + Crafts Studios - exclusive or multiple-use studio spaces with amenities and functionality for various craft and artisan activities

Wood + Machine Shop - interior shop spaces with dust control and outlets for heavy-duty wood and metal working machinery

Office + Administration Space - office space for the administrative activities of the PDA and partner organizations

Recreation + Sports - outdoor areas providing spaces for a range of formal and informal recreational activities

Music Performance Venues + Studios - performance venues, acoustically insulated recording studios and practice spaces

Dance + Movement Studios - interior spaces for dance, yoga, and movement classes

Vacation Rentals - Multi-bed housing units designed for families, reunions, or groups, vacationing or participating in partner programming

Hotel or Cottage Accommodations - rooms with one or two beds and additional amenities including private bathrooms

Group Accommodations - former military barracks now used as dormitories for group housing

200 Generated Bed Nights* *

2,000 Accommodated Bed Nights

Yearly generated bed night estimates are based on feedback numbers from partner surveys. Current bed night levels generated by partner programming are divided by square footage of associated program spaces to create estimates for future programming.


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SITE IMPROVEMENT PROPOSALSSite-wide Program:• Circulation spine to

provide a common accessible route

• Use mowing strategies • Reuse areas with

existing tree cover• Address night lighting

and sight line standards for hospitality/program security and safety

Study Area 1:• Organize and formalize

vehicle circulation and designated parking areas

• Open landscape with outdoor “rooms”

• Informal, mowed pedestrian paths

• Develop yards for the back of the NCO row buildings

Study Area 2:• Formal outdoor space

defined by the buildings • Smaller defined gardens,

such as Culinary Garden, Dye Garden

• Circulation spine runs through south end of square

• Pedestrian connections to Guardhouse, Wheeler theater and McCurdy Pavilion

Study Area 3:• Circulation Spine • Shared one-way street • Outdoor rooms

connecting to spine

Study Area 4:• View overlook at building

225 Eastern terminus of spine for all park users

• Seasonal tent space to support building 225

• Connects to beach trail

Meadow PathsNatural outdoor spaces with pedestrian friendly

circulation pathways

Makers’ SquareOutdoor room for demonstrations, performances, and informal gatherings

FACILITIES + LANDSCAPE


Courtyard SpacesProgrammed courtyard spaces to create series of outdoor rooms along

circulation corridor

Circulation CorridorPedestrian friendly central circulation spine to enhance

campus way finding

Event SpaceOutdoor event space with views to the sound and flexibility for multiple activities


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STUDY AREA 1 - USE PROPOSAL


“BONE YARD”GAME YARD

GRASSCRETE

BLDG 372“CARRIAGE BARN”

CAMP & BATH FACILITY

FLEXIBLE OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS

LAWN GAMES&

FUTURE HOUSING

SEASONAL PARKING

GRASSCRETE(56)

“COAL HOUSE”FUTURE

WORKSHOP SPACE

SCULPTURE GARDEN

FUTURE MADRONASOAKING POOL

BLDG 310MADRONA

MINDBODY INSTITUTE

HERB & DYE GARDENS

NCO ROW“YARDS”

MEADOWWALKS

BLDG 313COPPER CANYON

PRESS

BLDG 315

PTSWMUSIC STUDIO

(16)(19)

(10)BLDG 365“MOTOR POOL”FUTURE WORKSHOPS

STATE PARKSRV CAMP

POTENTIAL RESTROOM

• Bldg 365

• Bldg 370

• Bldg 372 & Mule Barn Lot

• NCO Accommodations

• NCO Row Lawn

BLDG 309

Study Area 1, located at the northwest corner of the lease area, provides the infrastructure and open outdoor space to expand the Lifelong Learning Center’s programming and site amenities. These include:

• Outdoor spaces provided by Study Area 1 have the potential to be easily programmed for recreational activities

• Unique housing accommodations can be paired with informal recreational or outdoor areas.

• The large size and potential of buildings 365 and 372 provide programmatic opportunities for new uses that could include classrooms, studios and shop spaces

• NCO Row renovations could expand the housing capacity while providing better accommodations that would be tightly engaged with outdoor opportunities close to the “Maker’s Square”

• Study Area 1 adds nearly 100 identified parking spaces that could help offset the removed parking from the core of the campus. This parking will primarily be overflow packing for performances and events, but could provide access to trailheads or a portion could be formalized for the future redevelopment of 372.

** For pictograph reference refer to page 24 of report.



• 2 Stories• 5,000 sq. ft.• 1920

*Currently subject to negotiations to be included in master-lease pending placement of “the dinky” steam engine and the searchlight tower.

(1200)

PHASE 0.5PHASE 1PHASE 2PHASE 3PHASE 4

Summary: A former wagon shed and teamster’s quarters, this structure requires significant upgrades and repairs to both the exterior envelope and interior spaces. The Mule Barn Lot, which formerly housed the Mule Barn building, is a 30,000 sq ft vacant lot with nearly 50% hardscape surface. It is identified for reuse and reducing the amount of hardscape. Programming:

Summary: Building 365 is currently used for equipment storage as well as housing an original steam engine and searchlight tower. Upgrades to the building’s structure and interior and exterior surfaces are required for re-purposing the building. New structural supports and a new roof was completed in the summer of 2015

Programming:

BUILDING 372 & MULE BARN LOT

BUILDING 365

• Recommend programming building 365 as tenant workshops and studios contributing to the daily atmosphere of the NW corner of the campus.

• Recommended program of building 372 is a support facility with bathrooms, showers and outdoor kitchens for a platform tent camp in the mule barn lot.

• Large width and height of bays of building 365 allow for large format art to be created in five 1000 ft2 leasable spaces or one large leased space.

• Shower and bath functions are dependent upon feasibility of platform tent camp. Upper floor of 372 could also have dormitories or meeting room spaces.

• Ability to open up on North and South side provide future tenants with ability to break-out of building and utilize the yard adjacent to building.

• The platform tent camp and support services of 372 would provide a unique hospitality experience tailored to medium to large groups or employee housing.

(10,000 - *Proposed 50% occupancy rate per year)

(11,000 - *Proposed 50% occupancy rate per year)

• 2 Stories• 7,872 sq. ft.• 1910

BUILDING 372

MULE BARN LOT

• Approx. 30,000 sq. ft.



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NCO ROW & LAWN

Summary:Historically, there were a number of playing fields within the campus of Fort Worden. Currently, the lawn to the West of NCO Row is vacant. The NCO Row houses currently have 13 multi-bed units.

Programming:• Redesign houses to

increase the rentable units from 13 to 26 in a manner similar to the NCO units at Fort Baker (CA).

• Converting roadway/alley on east side of houses into small yards.

• Converting the lawn space to the west of NCO Row into a lawn game field and a set of regulation size petanque, bocce, croquet and other courts.

SITE/LANDSCAPE

• Organize and formalize vehicle circulation and parking areas

• Open landscape with outdoor “rooms”

• Informal, mowed pedestrian paths

• Develop yards for the back of the NCO row buildings Programming:

The open character of this landscape allows flexibility in the layout of paths, outdoor “rooms” and gardens. To provide some structure, the extent of asphalt will be reduced, formalizing vehicular circulation and parking. Native meadow species will be seeded to provide color and character while improving park ecology.

• 13 units in 8 houses• Convert 13 units into 26

units

• Approx. 20,000 sq. ft. of open space



NCO ROW ACCOMMODATIONS

NCO ROW LAWN

(4,000 - *Current 32% occupancy rate per year)


ACCOMMODATIONS:

Inn at the Presidio - CAHistorically, was bachelor

officer’s quarters but is now a hotel with 22

accommodations, 17 of which are suites with fireplaces. The historic rehabilitation

achieved LEED gold design.

LAWN GAMES:

PLATFORM TENT-CAMP:

Curry Village, Yosemite Offering park visitors

comfortable, inexpensive lodging with 46 cabins with private baths, 18 standard

motel rooms, 424 canvas tents and 14 cabins with centrally

located bath houses.

PUBLIC + LANDSCAPE ART:

Storm King Art Center - NY A 500-acre landscape of

fields, hills, and woodlands that provide a setting for a

collection of more than 100 of the world’s most renown artist sculptures placed throughout

the landscape.

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“COAL HOUSE”FUTURE

WORKSHOP SPACE

HERB & DYE GARDEN

SCULPTURE GARDEN

PTSW

BLDG 315

MUSIC STUDIO

BLDG 296PARKS

MAINTENANCE

BLDG 297SEMINAR BUILDING

BLDG 205ARTS PROGRAMS

BLDG 204 CLASSROOMS

BLDG 203OVERNIGHT

ACCOMMODATIONS

FUTURE MADRONASOAKING POOL

BLDG 310MADRONA MINDBODY INSTITUTE

BLDG 309

BLDG 300“TAPS AT THE GUARD HOUSE”

BLDG 305NEW ARTS & EDUCATIONFACILITY

POTENTIAL CULINARY INSTITUTE

WOODWORKING SHOP

BLDG 306/7

ART-X

BLDG 325FUTURE TENANT

BLDG 324FUTURE

REDEVELOPMENT BLDG 308FUTURE

REDEVELOPMENT

M A K E R S S Q U A R E

S P I N E

S P I N E

BLDG 304

CULINARYGARDEN

BLDG 326USO - FUTURE DINNER CLUB

& THEATER

PARKING(+30)

PARKING(6)

PARKING(+10)

OUTDOOR SEATING

RAMP

• Bldg 304

• Bldg 305

• Bldg 306

• Bldg 308

• Bldg 310

• Bldg 313

• Bldg 315

• Bldg 324

• Bldg 326


Study Area 2 is a dense building fabric offering great potential to establish a maker and arts zone that could host an array of programs, ranging from wood and metal shops to classrooms and culinary classes. • Spacing of buildings provides gathering spaces for site visitors to observe or

partake in maker oriented activities• Connections to the rest of the campus are strengthened through the circulation

spine• Additional amenities such as salt water soaking tubs can expand partner

programming• Study Area 2 has added 36 formal parking spaces with a number of those

accessible spaces. The Makers Square will be identified as temporary parking for loading/unloading and dropping-off material, catering and people.



• 2 Stories• 9,240 sq. ft.• 1941


BUILDING 305

BUILDING 308

Summary:Currently used as a general storage space and wood shop, the former warehouse and bakery is largely intact with several partitions and interior walls added, as have ovens associated with a bakery that operated in the building in the 1980s, but could be redesigned as a large room interrupted only by supporting columns.

Programming:

• 3 Stories• 18,620 sq. ft.• 1905


Summary:Building 305, a State Parks maintenance facility through 2018, is largely intact and has a non-historic shed roof extending along its west facade providing shelter for vehicle parking and equipment storage. The building is mostly perceptible as one long interconnected space. The PDA has recently secured $3,000,000 for the renovation.

Programming:

BUILDING 304

• 1 Story• 2,505 sq. ft.• 1905


Summary:Building 308 is currently vacant. Interior insulation, finishes and plumbing require significant as well as exterior maintenance.

Programming:

• Recommend to be programmed as workshops or culinary related program space

• Envisioned as arts and education facility. Will be an anchor of the Maker’s Square.

• Envisioned as a tenant leased building that advances the goals of the LLLC.

• Large width and height of bays would be advantageous for studios or workshop spaces

• Rehabilitation of 305 at earliest convenience will establish a critical mass on the Maker’s Square.

• Centrally located in the heart of Maker’s Square, programming is recommended to have an arts and culture focus.

• Large doors and openings would allow building to contribute uniquely to the Maker’s Square

• Large, 3 story building will provide opportunities for a multitude of art uses.

• Vacant and under-utilized space is well suited for studio and workshop spaces.

(2400)

(3400)

(600)

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BUILDING 306

Summary:Building 306 was previously used as a program and classroom space, but was recently leased by ArtX and will soon undergo a renovation as a visual arts and education program space. Interior upgrades to the building are required as leasehold tenant improvements.

Programming:

Summary:Building 310 has previously undergone extensive rehabilitation and is a dance and movement studio for Madrona MindBody Institute. Madrona also offers yoga and spa services to its clients. Minor upkeep to the building’s exterior will need ongoing maintenance and the opportunity to build-out of the site’s north lawn for additional spa services does exist.

Programming:

BUILDING 310

BUILDING 313Summary:Building 313 is in good condition and currently houses the operations of Copper Canyon Press.

Programming:• Presently, this building will continue to function as the home of Copper Canyon

Press and serves as an important contributor to the Marker’s Square concept.

• 2 Stories• 4,798 sq. ft.• 1904


• 2 Stories• 6,044 sq. ft.• 1906


• 2 Stories• 2,220 sq. ft.• 1905

• Envisioned as a significant contributor to the Maker’s Square concept.

• Building 310, the old gymnasium, will continue to be the home of Madrona MindBody.

• Could establish a strong connection with public events, activities and festivals held in the square.

• Historically, building 307 was connected via a breezeway. A new connected building could provide expanded programming.

(1200)

(1600)

(200)



Summary:Building 324 currently serves as general storage space for the PDA. The unimproved condition would require significant interior and exterior renovation, but the open, flexible free-span space of the structure allows for flexible programming. It’s location on the campus would contribute greatly to the Maker’s Square.

Programming:

Summary:Building 326, the former USO building, is currently a multi-purpose space utilized by a wide variety of users for performances, classes, and meetings. Future rehabilitation as a performance venue would require electrical and plumbing upgrades.

Programming:

BUILDING 324

BUILDING 326

• 1 Story• 3,045 sq. ft.• 1909

• 2 Stories• 5,395 sq. ft.• 1941



Summary:The old power plant building, Building 315, currently houses the woodworking shop for the Port Townsend School of Woodworking and a music studio in the lower level that is leased by Centrum. The building is in relatively good condition.

Programming:

BUILDING 315

• 2 Stories• 4,356 sq. ft.• 1907

(1000)

(800)

(1400)

• This cement building is ideal for a music studio or other sound sensitive programmatic uses.

• Depending on future development plans of the PTSW a new program use could be identified.

• Has a unique exposed wood post foundation and is well positioned as the west backdrop on Makers’ Square.

• Recommended improvement could be made to lighting and stage equipment as well as the build-out of a catering kitchen and bar area

• Such improvements would support a dinner theater venue and offer a unique event space for weddings and performances.

• Open floor plan and large doors could support a workshop-like program

• Workshop or studio program would take advantage of the maker environment on the square

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SITE/LANDSCAPE

• Formal outdoor space defined by the buildings

• Smaller defined gardens, such as Culinary Garden, Dye Garden

• Circulation Spine runs through south end of square

• Accessible connection to the Guard house, Wheeler Theater and McCurdy Pavilion

Much like Kalnciema Kvartals in Riga Latvia (above), the Maker’s Square is defined by the facades of the historic wooden buildings that front the space. To distinguish the space from other paved areas within the lease area, a distinct surface treatment is needed. Landscape elements such as planters and seating should be movable, but also seen as an expressive opportunity for tenants and programs. The simple, consistent ground plane together with the movable furnishings allow flexibility of use that can accommodate both large events and informal everyday uses.

This is a space that connects to the open landscape of Study Area 1 to the north, to the culinary garden, guardhouse and McCurdy Pavilion to the south.

Most importantly, the circulation spine passes through the south end of the square, along the north side of building 304 and the USO Building (326). The lighting, seating and other details of the circulation spine will continue through this space to maintain accessibility of the route.


CULINARY CLASSES

The Pantry - SeattleA community kitchen with

cooking classes on traditional food crafts & techniques, five-

course family-style dinners, kids culinary camps to get

people around the table and help build community.

ART CLASSES, GALLERIES & STUDIOS

Studios in the Park - CAA nonprofit open studios art

center in the heart of historic downtown Paso Robles,

California. Six studios with 14 working artists and five

galleries.

SALT WATER SOAKING POOLS

McMenamins - ORMcMenamins pool facilities

incorporate salt pools to reduce skin irritation, add

health benefits and provide an eco- & earth-friendly

soaking experience.

PRECEDENT & CONCEPT IMAGESCLASSROOMS & STUDIOS

John C. Campbell Folk School in North CarolinaProvides year-round week long and weekend classes

for adults in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening,

nature studies, photography and writing.


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Study Area 3 serves as the administrative and educational heart of the LLLC with several meeting, office, and classrooms spaces. Recommended building upgrades and design improvements include:

• Building 202. Scheduled to come online in 2016 and will provide administrative, meeting, and classroom space for Peninsula College and other LLLC users.

• Buildings 201 & 203 have the potential to provide cultural, educational, administrative and accommodation spaces depending on partner organizations needs and housing demands

• Located along the center of the circulation spine with high visibility, courtyards and landscape improvements will help connect the area with the rest of the LLLC.

• Site improvements along the circulation spine will provide opportunities for better pedestrian way finding, safety and lighting.

• Study Area 3 has a net change of -7 parking spaces from removing parking along the circulation spine to emphasis the pedestrian avenue, but has increased parking by adding a 20 space formal lot to the north of building 223.

• Bldg 200

• Bldg 201

• Bldg 202

• Bldg 203

• Bldg 204

• Bldg 205

• Bldg 223

• Bldg 298

• Bldg 300


BLDG 305NEW ARTS & EDUCATION

FACILITY

BLDG 309

BLDG 205STUDIOS,

MULTIPLE-USESPACE

BLDG 204CLASSROOMS

BLDG 300“TAPS AT THE

GUARD HOUSE”

BLDG 203 OVERNIGHT

ACCOMMODATIONS

NEW WALKS

BLDG 202PENINSULA COLLEGE

BLDG 201CULTURAL, MEETING,

ADMIN SPACE

BLDG 200ADMIN

PARKING(+22)

BLDG 223ADMIN

BLDG 298 HOSPITAL

BLDG 210THE “COMMONS”

OUTDOOR GATHERING

SPACE

S P I N ES P I N E


• 3 Stories• 19,344 sq. ft.• 1904

• Make minimal improvements and combine CAM with meeting and administration space for Fort Worden partners.

• Transition 203 into a hospitality and accommodations use.



Summary:Building 202 is currently under construction for the new home of Peninsula College. The rehabilitation is estimated to cost $6,700,000 and will contribute 8,200 square feet of new, state of the art education classroom space to the campus. The estimated date of completion is in the summer of 2016.

Programming:• 3 Stories• 19,344 sq. ft.• 1904


Summary:Building 201 is currently being used for museum programming and storage. The Coast Artillery Museum (CAM) is using approximately 6,000-8,000 sq. ft. of space on the main level and a portion of the upper level. The museum uses the basement for storage. Significant renovations are needed to stabilize the building.

Programming:

Summary:Building 200 is in good condition and is well suited for administration use. Normal maintenance and repair will be required.

Programming:• 2 Stories• 10,688 sq. ft.• 1908

BUILDING 201

BUILDING 202

BUILDING 200


• Building 200 is at max capacity with no room for growth. Additional admin space in a different building would alleviate pressure and allow for PTMSC, PTSW and the PDA to expand staffing and support services.

• Building 200 also houses the gift shop run by the Friends of Fort Worden.

(TBD)

(TBD)

• Currently, the only tenant in building 201 is CAM. The museum uses approximately half of the floor area of the building.

• Educational use of building 202 will help anchor the row of barracks buildings to the circulation spine by students and other users.

• One redevelopment option is to renovate the building for accommodations use. The location of building 201 is well suited for a dormitory or group-type accommodation.

• A second option would combine CAM with meeting and administration program of Fort Worden partners. This would provide consistent daytime activity while allowing for administrative growth among partners.

• The added space dedicated to classrooms and administration space will establish the heart of the “Learn + Meet” environment fostered in the area.

(TBD)

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Summary:Building 203 currently functions as dormitory style accommodations. The basement is vacant. Exact renovation costs are not known, but would be significant for a phased approach. All exterior windows would need to be replaced.

Programming:

Summary:Building 204 was extensively renovated in 2000. It has been rehabilitated to be the most representative barracks building on the Fort to the original historical character of the former barracks. Acoustic improvements could be made to increase it’s functionality. The basement is used for storage by Partner organizations. Exact costs for acoustics upgrades is unknown.

Programming:• It is currently used by FW partners and other users and will continue to be used

as meeting, conference and classroom spaces.

Summary:Building 205 is subleased to Corvidae Press via Centrum for use as a printmaking studio with etching presses and inking stations. The upper floor is used by Centrum as a mixed-use art studio and classroom. The structure is in good shape and additional upgrades are unknown.

Programming:

• Currently, the dormitory has an occupancy rate of 7% per year. Minor interior improvements are necessary to increase the occupancy rates as a first step.

• Future use as a multiple-use or tenant leased building. Located directly between study areas 1 and 2. Could contribute greatly to both areas.

• Option 1 is to continue to use 203 to support group accommodations for long-term use.

• Option 2 is to transition the use of 203 by relocating CAM and combining with info, meeting and the administrative program of Fort Worden partners.

• Corvidae Press could be relocated to building 305 when renovated and become an anchor tenant in the new arts and education facility.

• 2 Stories• 4,914 sq. ft.• 1904


BUILDING 203

BUILDING 204

BUILDING 205

• 3 Stories• 21,024 sq. ft.• 1905

(1600)

(600)

• 3 Stories• 19,344 sq. ft.• 1905

• Increase occupancy rates for use as accommodations by upgrading group housing amenities.

• Relocate CAM and combine with info, meeting and the administrative program of Fort Worden partners.



(4,000 - *Current 7% occupancy rate per year)



Summary:Building 223 is currently leased by Centrum for administrative offices and operations. Centrum is at full capacity and will require additional administrative space to support it’s growth. The building is in good condition and no immediate upgrades are needed.

Programming:• Has the potential to be an artist residence, multiple-use space for Partners or

exclusive use by new tenant.

Summary:The old hospital and existing school house, building 298, currently houses the programs of Goddard College and Peninsula College. Contains some of the only small and medium size classrooms on campus that will need to be offset prior to redevelopment and renovation.. Exact costs are unknown, but 298 will require significant rehabilitation and immediate structural attention of the porch area for it to remain in use.

Programming:

Summary:The Guard House is in good condition and is on schedule for a renovation to be converted into a restaurant and pub. An estimated completion is spring of 2016. Programming:

• Building 298 requires the most deferred maintenance on campus. For this building to remain a historically significant contributor to the fort it will require a significant investment to protect and maintain the building.

• The guardhouse will seat 50 patrons.

• Has been identified as a candidate for hotel-style accommodations, leased out to a hotel operator. For the immediate future, it will remain to be used as classrooms and office spaces subject to future study.

• It is highly recommended to develop an outdoor seating plan and connection to the future circulation spine.

• 2 Stories• 20,608 sq. ft.• 1904

• 2 Stories• 4,160 sq. ft.• 1904



• 2 Stories• 3,668 sq. ft.• 1904


BUILDING 223

BUILDING 298

BUILDING 300

(1600)

(TBD)

(TBD)

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• Circulation spine • Shared street • Outdoor rooms

connecting to spine

SITE/LANDSCAPE

In Study Area 3, the defining site element is the Circulation Spine. Much like the example in Medellin Colombia above, the goal is to transform the current one-way road along the north sides of buildings 200-203 into a space for visitors to continue to use as pedestrians, but with added comfort, safety and accessibility. To maintain vehicular access to the buildings and parking areas, the circulation spine is configured as a shared street.

While being the main east-west route through the lease area and campus area, this multi-use path will connect to buildings such as 204, 205 and the Commons to the north and to the proposed courtyards and entrances to 200-203, the educational hub of the LLLC.

To support it’s use as the main pedestrian circulation route within the LLLC, the spine requires prominent way finding, pedestrian friendly lighting, seating, pedestrian crossing tables at the locations where the spine crosses existing roads


ACCESSIBILITY SPINE + STREET IMPROVEMENTS

Bell Street ImprovementsThe improvements were built

to provide an open space and park that blurred the

boundaries between space for vehicular traffic and

pedestrian centric traffic.

OUTDOOR COURTYARD SPACE

Cavallo Point - CARehabilitation of barracks and

officers housing at Cavallo Point are precedents for

integrating outdoor communal and gathering spaces between

the wings of barracks

LEARN WHERE YOU STAY

Chatauqua Institute - NYA visitor experience is based

around one’s engagement in five program areas:

arts, education, religion, recreation, and youth. The

most popular length of stay on the grounds is one week.



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• Circulation Spine

• Bldg 225

• Bldg 225 East Lawn

Study Area 4 is located at the eastern most point of the terminus of the Circulation Spine. Like Study Area 1, Study Area 4 provides expanded housing accommodations and large outdoor open spaces with site amenities for use during visitors’ leisure time. Building upgrades and landscape improvements include:

• View overlook at terminus of spine for all park users to be used for a variety of informal outdoor activities

• Accommodations upgrades to Building 225 to better support group housing.• Accommodation upgrades could include more McMenamin style “hotel units” with

shared baths in the lower central wing of 225.• Seasonal tent space to support weddings, outdoor classrooms, and events on

225’s east lawn.• Landscape connections to the beach trail, linking the circulation spine to the

beach• Study Area 4 has a net change of -14 parking spaces, but formalizes parking

in the courtyard of building 225. Reducing hardscape that is acting as informal parking and formalizing the circulation spine behind building 225 is the reason for the net reduction of parking spaces. ** For pictograph reference refer to

page 24 of report.

BLDG 210THE “COMMONS”

BLDG 298HOSPITAL

BLDG 202PENINSULA COLLEGE

BLDG 201 CULTURAL, MEETING,

ADMIN SPACE

BLDG 200ADMIN SPACE

BLDG 225OVERNIGHT

ACCOMMODATIONS

PARKING(24)

SEASONAL PAVILION

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Summary:Building 225 is currently used for dormitory-style housing accommodations. The interior of the building has been largely altered from its historic appearance and many of the larger spaces have been partitioned. Room upgrades to the interior and exterior are needed. A thorough assessment of structural upgrades is advised.

Programming:

BUILDING 225

• 3 Stories• 39,200 sq. ft.• 1908


Summary:The lawn to the east of the Building 225 provides more than 20,000 sq. ft. of open space, roughly 25% of which is covered in asphalt. This space provides excellent views of Admiralty Inlet as well as access to Point Wilson via the beach trail.

Programming:

225 EAST LAWN

• Approx. 15,000 sq. ft.

(9,000 *Current 28% occupancy rate per year)

• Building 225 is an essential building in the matrix of accommodations that partners, legacy groups and the PDA rely on for group housing.

• A seasonal pavilion or tent could be located here to provide a terrific venue with great views for weddings, catered events and outdoor programs.

• Significant upgrades are needed to create more universally appropriate and desirable lodging units.

• A phased wing-by-wing approach to rehabilitating 225 should be considered.

• The space is also planned to be the terminus of the accessibility spine with an easy connection to the beach trail.

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FACILITIES + LANDSCAPES

SITE/LANDSCAPE

• View overlook at Eastern terminus of spine for all park users

• Flexible use space to support building 225

• Connects to beach trail

The 225 overlook of Admiralty Inlet at the east end of the proposed circulation spine has some of the greatest site challenges and some of the greatest promise. The challenge is that the site is an open and exposed location to wind and will require regular mowing and maintenance. The promise of the site is that some of the best views in the park are at this destination overlook at the end of the circulation spine. Care is required in developing the location for visitors as a park amenity while maintaining the quality of the view and privacy for guests in 225.

Amenities and furnishings in this location should be low and horizontal for minimal intrusion into the view. While there is a demand for use of this space for groups and events, it also needs to be available to individuals and informal uses by park visitors as well.


FACILITIES + LANDSCAPES

HOTEL & ENTERTAINMENT

McMenimans - Edgefield Manor

Provides a combination of passive entertainment

options such as hot tubs, 10 restaurants and bars, many

music venues and gardens to peruse.

EVENT VENUE & OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center

While Fort Worden is not a conference center, it

generates revenue from retreats, which Lake

Arrowhead does really well.


SITE/LANDSCAPE

Olympic Sculpture ParkProvides both formal and

informal seating opportunities along the bluff.

SITE/LANDSCAPE

Parks around Puget SoundExamples of formal (Carkeek

Park, Seattle) and informal fire pits around the Sound.

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Development in Phase 0.5 includes all of the buildings that have either just recently been redeveloped and have come on-line, are currently under redevelopment or are very close to starting redevelopment. By creating programmatic relationships amongst uses in other adjacent buildings and allowing for flexibility, this plan takes into account the current moving parts and allows for the organic nature of development to occur in future phases.

Bldg 204

Guard House - Bldg 300Seminar - Bldg 297

C.H. Canteen - Bldg 501

6. PHASING + IMPLEMENTATIONPHASE 0.5 - IN-PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS

Interior improvements to enhance use as classrooms and multi-purpose meeting roomsRenovation as “Taps at the Guard House” restaurant. 2016 planned openingRehabilitated in 2015 to be used as a multi-use meeting space and classroom spaceRedeveloped by the PDA for food service and retail food sales in 2015


Bldg 202Bldg 306

USO - Bldg 326Hostel - Bldg 272

Bldg 275Madrona Vista - Bldg 277

Officer’s Row - Bldg 6 E/W

Bldg 331-336/352/353

Carriage Barn - Bldg 372

Mule Barn LotHillside Glamping

Barracks conversion to Peninsula College building with classrooms and meeting roomsArt-X, an arts focused tenant occupies building and expands Lifelong Learning CenterPDA renovation for performance, dinner theater and a multiple-use venueAccommodations upgradesAccommodations upgradesAccommodations upgradesInterior accommodations upgrades including paint, finishes, appliances and lodging amenities in 2016Accommodations rehabilitation and conversion of NCO Row into single and double occupanciesRehabilitation and redevelopment of building into shower and bathroom facility with shared kitchens and dormitories or staff housing in the upper floorDevelopment of a platform tent camp in mule barn yardDevelopment of platform tent “glamping” on hillside behind building 297

PHASING + IMPLEMENTATION

PHASE 1 - FULFILLING PARTNER & ACCOMMODATION NEEDS

Phase 1 of the capital improvement plan is focused on fulfilling partner and accommodation needs within the PDA lease area. A number of the use recommendations are meant to have immediate impact on partner’s requests for more appropriate accommodations that facilitate program growth while providing the means to attract future partners to the Lifelong Learning Center as well as the independent traveler tourist. Phase 1 will overlap with the “In-process” phase as previously planned projects come on-line, such as Peninsula College’s new home in building 202.

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Bldg 201Bldg 205

Bldg 304Bldg 305Bldg 308Bldg 309

Madrona Spa - Bldg 310Bldg 324

Bldg 502 & 532Bldg 203

Bldg 225Circulation Spine - 3

PHASE 2 - EXPANDING PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

In Phase 2 the expanded use opportunities for buildings 201 and 203 draws a clear overlap with Phase 1. Approaching these buildings with immediate, but minimal investment allows for immediate returns and flexibility in financing and transitioning their uses. Focusing investment and redevelopment energy to the buildings surrounding the Maker’s Square encourages a critical mass of arts focused tenants to accelerate the Lifelong Learning Center.


Upgrade vacant spaces in building to allow for shared administration use by Partners Redeveloped for multiple-use, tenant-use or administrative use upon completion of building 305Conduct feasibility study of a culinary program or other “maker” uses.Rehabilitation and conversion into arts and education facilityNew or existing arts focused tenant identified and building redevelopedFormer gas station redeveloped into a gallery or retail food/drink use New soaking tubs developed as part of Madrona MindBody Institute expansionNew or existing arts focused tenant identified and building redeveloped as part of Makers SquareMarine Science Center “Learning from Orcas” and natural history exhibit redevelopedCurrent dormitory accommodations upgraded to increase attractiveness, use and occupancy rateGround level wing converted into hotel style units.Landscape, surface, lighting and accessibility improvements to Area 3

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Bldg 298Bldg 365

Circulation Spine - 1Circulation Spine - 2Circulation Spine - 4

Bldg 201

PHASE 3 - BUILDING ON SUCCESS & CONNECTIVITY

Phase 3 accounts for 2 of the buildings requiring the largest investment on the campus. Similarly to 201 and 203 in Phase 2, building 298 will require immediate and minimal investment directed toward deferred maintenance, but with simultaneous planning for it’s intended use. Building 225 will be require significant planning to offset the accommodation loads while it is off-line for rehabilitation and build-out. By Phase 3 all site improvements would establish the Accessibility Spine from the West end of campus to the East and act as an armature for all of the redeveloped buildings.

Rehabilitate and convert building into gateway facility, including spaces for information, meeting, administration and cultural use or group housing accommodationsLong term plan for building identified - used for classrooms in interimFuture use assessment and rehabilitated into workshops and/or studiosLandscape, surface, lighting and accessibility improvements to Area 1Landscape, surface, lighting and accessibility improvements to Area 2Landscape, surface, lighting and accessibility improvements to Area 4 Rehabilitate and convert building into accommodations

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ACCESS SPINE - 3

PHASE 0.5

PHASE 1

PHASE 2

PHASE 3PHASE 4

20152014 2016 2017

2021202020192018 2022

203201

203201

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305304

309225

298365

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CIRCULATION SPINE - 4CIRCULATION SPINE - 1

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202275

308310 MADRONA

306 - ARTX372 TENT CAMP

HILL GLAMPING

326 - USO

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PHASE 4 - EXPANDING PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES & PHASING MAP


The final phase realizes the full build out of the campus with the majority of the buildings within the Lifelong Learning Center being rehabilitated. The completion of the accessibility spine allows for a visitors or program attendees to navigate the campus from building 225 to building 372 at the opposite corner. In Phase 4, Buildings 201 and 203 are recommended to transition from their current uses into the opposite uses for better integration into the context of the campus.

The purpose of the phasing map is to highlight the sequencing, offsetting and transitional periods of redevelopment that allow for mutually beneficial building use between the partners and the PDA, while building a robust capital improvement plan over time.


ACCESS SPINE - 3

PHASE 0.5

PHASE 1

PHASE 2

PHASE 3PHASE 4

20152014 2016 2017

2021202020192018 2022

203201

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305304

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CIRCULATION SPINE - 4CIRCULATION SPINE - 1

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306 - ARTX372 TENT CAMP

HILL GLAMPING

326 - USO

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Offsetting

Transitional

Transitional

Offsetting

Transitional programming allows partners to maximize the existing use of a building in order to foster future development by enabling other buildings to come off-line for redevelopment. This example is seen with buildings 201 and 203, as they can switch their program uses from tenant use to hospitality and hospitality to multiple-use upon enabling other building’s redevelopment.

Offsetting accommodation redevelopment allows the PDA and partners to continuously have the necessary types and levels of accommodations to suit their needs at different times of the year.

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7. RECOMMENDATIONS + NEXT STEPSEstablish a PDA Board Committee(s) and methodology for reporting progress:

Roles of the committee might include (but are not limited to):• Identify capital priorities and manage timelines• Review and execute priorities determined in the Plan• Delegate responsibilities within members of the Committee, Board, and Partner

organizations• Develop a system of monitoring and reporting progress within stakeholder

organizations and with the interested public.• Assess existing building capacity to outline programming gaps for future partner

opportunities• Identify complementary funding strategies• Define cross disciplinary opportunities amongst the partners for added value to

each visitor experience.• Develop an integrated booking process across all programmatic offerings for all

partners. • Develop Learning Tracks for visitors.

Coordinate discrete projects with State & Local regulations & interested parties:• Recommend Capital Improvement priorities to coordinating committee and State

Parks• Review Design Guidelines for Rehabilitation for redevelopment projects• Review permitting requirements with City of Port Townsend Development Service

Department

Additional Studies:• Perform Accommodations study focus on Building 225 with hospitality consultant• Energy and building performance audit• Oversee Partnering RFQ and selection criteria• Develop interpretive plans for campus area • Prepare way-finding and signage plan for campus• Assess East Gate entry and circulation study

Unforeseen CircumstancesUnforeseen circumstances, such as a major investment from outside parties or severe economic downturn should be developed as one progress measurement. Critical needs -- infrastructure extensions or repairs or natural occurrences would require alteration of planning priorities; and, therefore, adjustment to short-term and long-term plan forecasts.

“Ecosystem of Partnerships”The LLLC is a partner basedentity that strives to empower the whole system of programorganizations through complementary and collaborative programming across a range of disciplines, from art and craft, education, wellness, science, history, culture and literature.


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