Visalia Civic Center Site
1 SITE PROGRAMMING :
Goals
Today’s Goals:
1. Confirm the project area for the
Visalia Civic Center contract.
2. Confirm the functions that may
occur on the Civic Center site.
(Future development) (Future development) Training
Range
2 3
SITE PROGRAMMING :
What We Know
3 SITE PROGRAMMING :
Sense of Place
1.Image, Identity, Presence
2.Destination
3.Amenities
4.Flexible use
4 SITE PROGRAMMING :
Design considerations
1.Match the presence of the “Mission
Inspired Architecture”
2.Develop plaza/ promenade
3.Accommodate both business and
community events
4.Connectivity to adjacent sites
5 6
SITE PROGRAMMING :
Basic Needs
1. Safety
2. Access for Pedestrian & Motorists
3. Parking
4. Maintainable
5. Serve the Employees and Patrons
visiting the Civic Center
6 7
SITE PROGRAMMING :
Site Programing
Possible Anticipated Uses
Beyond Basics Needs
7 SITE PROGRAMMING :
Events & Activities
Beyond the Workday
(Plaza/Pavilion & Council Parking Lot)
1. Fairs, Festivals and Events
2. Size Appropriate Gatherings
(Weddings, Concerts, Galas/
Fundraising Dinners)
3. Recreational Activities (Giant
Chess, Cornhole, Skate Rink in
Plaza, Dance nights, Movie nights,
Group Ride or Running Meeting
Location, Host Parades)
8 SITE PROGRAMMING :
Temporary Kiosks/
Vendors
1. Coffee/ Beverage Vendor
2. Food Vendor/ Concessions
3. Food Truck
9 SITE PROGRAMMING :
Public Restrooms
1. Bring in portable retrooms for
outdoor events
2. Small/ Select events may utilize
restrooms indoors
10 SITE PROGRAMMING :
Art Installations
Examples
1. Art
2. Murals
3. Sculptures
4. Waterless Fountains
11 SITE PROGRAMMING :
Promenades & Enhanced Paving
12 SITE PROGRAMMING :
Shaded Parking
13 SITE PROGRAMMING :
City Hall
Design & Use of City Hall Lot
Training
Range
14 15
SITE PROGRAMMING :
for
Review, Comment, & Refinement
Are there any items we need to add or
remove from what was reviewed today?
Questions?
Training
Range
15