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Section F: Public Realm The Esplanade runs along the shoreline and connect the Central Marina to the North Marina and Jetty Island Maine Park and on the south, to Port Gardner Landing. The Esplanade frames the community of residences, retail spaces, restaurants, hotels, offices and marine related facilities that make up Waterfront Place Central. The water edges of the site (Seiner Wharf, Pacific Rim Plaza, Boxcar, Vistas, Fisherman's Tribute, and Boxcar Park) shall provide public gathering places such as areas for viewing and seating. Design of the Esplanade shall provide a character that is spacious and marine-focused. This will provide a timeless quality through proven materials and a high level of design. The Esplanade provides continuous public access around Waterfront Place Central consisting of the pedestrian walkway (Esplanade) as well as key connective spaces (nodes) and passages to boat moorage, public, and commercial areas. As the primary public amenity for pedestrians at Waterfront Place Central, the Esplanade will provide a strong unifying element connecting a variety of areas and districts each designed with their own specific qualities. The spine of the Esplanade is a 20' wide walkway that includes a 15 minimum clear travel way. See Exhibit 16 Pedestrian Pathway Width Diagram for dimensions around existing Yacht Club building. This walkway will use repetition and its inherent linear quality to provide a strong and consistent design treatment. Material and forms should emphasize the openness and simple elegance of 4t. • I — .ax+ retrvoitiA r pll l ` "u` tiva 0 uuarn o-vr w ' Figure 19 a sample esplanade in a more informal area like the west end of the pier being at the shoreline. Between the Esplanade walkway and upland developed areas,a 10' wide transitional zone will be created. This space will be used for planting, seating, grading, or additional amenity space for aesthetic enhancement. It may also be used for marina services and outdoor restaurant seating. The transitional zone may be designed to reflect the unique characteristics of the upland district. Some of the unique areas bordering the Esplanade may contain a variety of gathering places for viewing and seating that can be merged with the transitional zone area. 2014 Waterfront Place Central Supplemental Design Guidelines -67-