Title
PBIA Pedestrian/Holiday Lighting Pilot Proposal
Recommended Action
Move to discuss a potential downtown lighting pilot project
Report
Issue:
Receive a status report outlining a potential downtown lighting pilot project
Staff Contact:
Mark Rentfrow, Downtown Liaison, Community Planning and Development, 360.570.3798
Presenter(s):
Max DeJarnatt, PBIA Liaison, Community Planning and Development,
360.570.3723
Background and Analysis:
A downtown pedestrian lighting pilot project presents an opportunity for the City of Olympia to respond to consistent feedback of local businesses and residents by installing free standing pedestrian lighting in areas that are not adequately serviced by existing street lighting in our retail shopping core. Additional lighting will create the warmth and vitality that small businesses owners are seeking to promote their business locations throughout the holiday season during a challenging time for economic growth and sustainability.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The downtown business and residential community has expressed support in the past for downtown vibrancy.
Options:
1. Consider future opportunities for project implementation once project costs are known
2. Do nothing
Financial Impact:
Preliminary discussions with regional municipalities indicate such a project cost could range from 5 -15k.
Attachments: #1 Downtown Pedestrian Lighting Proposal