Special Technical Assistance Cycle: Decorative Crosswalk
Feb 07, 2019
submission
#68
Initial Application Form
Applicant Contact Info
| First Name | Xiayi Shirley |
| Last Name | Zhang |
| Title | Special Projects Coordinator |
| Organization | Chinatown BID |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | +12488545852 |
| Address | 727 N BROADWAY STE 208 |
Project Description
| Describe the location and your goals for your Decorative Crosswalk. | The focal point of Chinatown's grand entrance at Cesar Chavez and Broadway is a large Dragon Gateway spanning six lanes of vehicular traffic. The Gateway features a traditional Chinese subject matter of two celestial dragons chasing a large luminous pearl while misters and lighting effects simulate the effect of clouds. When the gateway was built, with only one senior housing project at this intersection, no pedestrian usage meant there wasn't an emphasis on the pedestrian experience. With the construction, and soon completion, of housing projects now at each and every corner of this intersection complete with street level retail, we are hoping to update our "Grand Entrance" to emphasis and enhance the pedestrian experience. Our hope would be to use traditional East Asian colors and design motifs to complement the current gateway so that visitors using all modes of transportation feel the warmest welcome to Chinatown. |
Proposed Location
| Nearest Valid Street Address | 639 N Broadway, 90012 |
| Cross Streets | Broadway and Cesar Chavez |
| Council District (if unsure check http://neighborhoodinfo.lacity.org/) | Council District 1 |
Site Context
| Check all that apply: | Existing continental crosswalk (zebra-striped), Crosswalk controlled by a traffic signal, Crosswalk controlled by a stop sign, NOT a yellow school crosswalk, Site is within 1/2 mile of Metro Rapid bus station area, Site is within 1 mile of Metro Rail station area |
Types of Land Use within a 2 block radius
| Check all that apply: | Business, Retail, Restaurant, Cafe, Bar, Multifamily residential, Single family residential, Office/commercial, Other |
| If "Other", specify: | Museum, Temples, Historic Monuments |
Acknowledgement of Community Outreach Requirements
| I understand that after I submit my initial application but BEFORE I receive approval to move forward, I must begin my community outreach. This includes asking for a letter of acknowledgement from the local council office and a presentation to the neighborhood council. | Yes |