working towards a greater kennedy plaza

Working Towards A Greater

Kennedy Plaza

• Activity should determine the design.

• What kind of activities do you want to experience?

• How should the space be changed to reflect that?

• Today we will build on the momentum of current progress.

DAILY PROGRAMMING

Market Bazaar

Monday

Public Square Tuesday

Noon Tunes

Fit & Fun Thursday

Burnside Park Music Series with Beer GardenFarmers Market Friday

Free and fun activities programmed every day welcome all walks of life.

• High School league basketball

• Providence Roller Derby practice

• Food vendors

Festivals and Events

Amenities help to create an inviting atmosphere• Bike parking• Chairs and tables• Plantings and flower

baskets

Successful experiments with lane closures show positive results for better pedestrian access.

PROGRESS MARKERS• Greater Kennedy Plaza

has seen a marked drop in crime and graffiti.

• The amount of events hosted in 2008 was up by 60% over the previous year.

• Considerable positive press attention has helped the community rethink Greater Kennedy Plaza.

What do we need to do in order to become dynamic focal point for all of New England?