seattle design commission september 6, 2012 · 2015. 1. 7. · september 6, 2012 “foundation”...
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Seattle Design Commission
September 6, 2012
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“Foundation” of the Waterfront Program
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Seawall Project Area
Central Waterfront Team
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Current Project Schedule
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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Project Milestones
Environmental Process
Design Development
GC/CM Procurement
Construction
Construction begins
Start final
design
60% 100%
Construction complete
Permits received DEIS Public notice
NTP
Pre-construction
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Project Purpose and Need
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• Reduce the risks of coastal
storm and seismic damages
• Protect public safety, critical
infrastructure, and associated
economic activities along
Seattle’s central waterfront
• Improve the degraded
ecosystem functions and
processes of the Elliott Bay
nearshore in the vicinity of the
existing seawall
Project Purpose
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Sample Seawall Cross-Section
Type B
Seawall
(Madison
to Union)
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Seawall Location: Eastern Extent
Type A
Seawall
(Union to
Broad) 9
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Structural Elements of the Wall
Relieving
Platform
Soil
Wall
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Seawall Repairs and Vulnerability
1954 failure, Clay Street
(above/at right)
2002 relieving platform
repairs (to right)
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Result of a Seawall Failure
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What’s at Risk?
• Public safety
• Transportation corridor
• Critical utilities
• Residential and commercial
structures
• Public recreation
• Tourism and local attractions
• Seattle’s front porch
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• Migratory corridor
– Depth
– Light
• Nearshore ecosystem productivity
– Aquatic and riparian vegetation
– Macroinvertebrates
– Substrate diversity
Degraded Nearshore Habitats
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• Salmon
• Trout
• Puget Sound Rockfish
Threatened and Endangered Species
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Developing Alternatives
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Public Engagement Themes
• For those most affected, the project is well-known and they
are ready to get construction started
• Seize the habitat opportunity by using innovative and
science-based enhancements
• Maintain a responsible project budget
• Create more physical access to water and public gathering
space
• Maintain transportation routes, including continuous non-
motorized pathways
• Consider construction impacts to businesses and tourism
• Preserve historical and cultural significance
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Recommended Design Features
• Face of wall: 10-15 feet inland
• Soil stabilization with jet grouting
• Continuous migration corridor and nearshore restoration
• Restored Alaskan Way and pedestrian/bicycle facilities
• Early program wins
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Soil Stabilization: Jet Grouting
• Standards – 1,000 year seismic event
– 75-year design life
• Structure – Directly addresses soil
liquefaction problem
• Time – Potentially faster
construction
• Cost – Lower than other options
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Potential Habitat
Enhancements
• New seawall
• Intertidal corridor
• Lighting
• Riparian vegetation
• Textured wall
• Substrate
enhancement
• Cobble reefs
Potential Habitat Enhancement Measures
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Existing – Zone 1
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Proposed – Zone 1
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Existing – Zone 1
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Proposed – Zone 1
15’
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Existing – Zone 2
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15’
Proposed – Zone 2
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Existing – Zone 3
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Proposed – Zone 3
10-15’
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Existing – Zone 4
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Proposed – Zone 4
10’
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Existing – Zone 4
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Proposed – Zone 4
10’ 10’
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Breakdown of 35% Cost Estimate
Design and Environmental
16%
Soil Stabilization
72%
Ecosystem Restoration
4% Roadway and Access
8%
7/30/2012
Phase 1 Cost: $300M
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Delivering Final Design
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Key Design and Cost Questions after 35%
Structural:
Do we have the most streamlined, elegant structure, with few redundant elements?
Work sequence:
Can we maximize access and minimize impact for:
• Businesses
• Users
• Environment
• Utilities
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Moving to Final Design
35% Design Preliminary Approach to Final Design
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Design Team Organization
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Systems Approach
• Waterfront vision
• Transportation
• Seawall structure
• Utilities
• Habitat
• Public realm
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Defining the Public Realm
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Zones 1 & 2: Washington St & Colman Dock
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Zone 1 – Plan View
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Zone 1 – Cross Section
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Zone 3: Historic Piers
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Outfalls and Habitat Benches
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Light Penetrating Surfaces (LPS)
Glass blocks Glass plank panels
Solar tubes Grating
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Zone 4: Seattle Aquarium
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Zone 4 – Plan View
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Zone 4 – Cross Section
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Upcoming Fall Events and Outreach
• Light penetrating surfaces
study on Pier 62/63
• Habitat/fish migration
studies
• Habitat education
• Fairs, festivals, events
• Briefings
• Collaboration with
Waterfront Seattle activities
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Contact Information
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/seawall.htm
• Phone: Jennifer Wieland, SDOT: 206-733-9970
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