This plan proposes to transform a segment of State Route 522 into a grand boulevard in order to connect 1) an extensive open space network 2) a local university population and 3) downtown’s surrounding neighborhoods to Bothell’s historic main street.

Before

Main street today looking from State Route 522.

• Conventional corridor development cuts Bothell’s downtown main street off from Bothell Landing, the City’s main Civic Open Space.
• Main Street’s lacks visibility for potential customers on the adjacent state routes 522 and 527.
• There is significant opportunities for infill development and a growing local university population.

Assignment

• Make Downtown more visible.
• Connect Main Street to Bothell Landing and the City’s open space network.
• Connect Main Street to new infill development in the greater downtown neighborhoods.
• Connect Downtown to the local university campus.

Outcomes

In Progress

• FTB is working with the City and the community to refine recommendations.
• FTB will proceed with drafting a Downtown Subarea Plan update based on the revitalization strategy recommendations in 2007.

In collaboration with:

ECONorthwest, Perteet Engineering