HomeMy WebLinkAbout1203RESOLUTION NO. i_;; G). 3
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending the
Comprehensive Plan of the city of Kent,
repealing resolution #764 adopting the KENT
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PLAN, pursuant to
RCW 35A.63.070-073, and adopting the Downtown
Plan as an element of the City of Kent
Comprehensive Plan.
WHEREAS, the Kent City Council adopted a policy plan
titled, Kent Central Business District Plan, on May 20, 1974 by
Resolution 764; and
WHEREAS, prior to May 6, 1974, the Kent Planning
Commission held at least one (1) public hearing, by giving notice
of the time and place by publication in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Kent, regarding the adoption of a Kent
Central Business District Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held extensive public
hearings on the proposed Downtown Plan, beginning in April of
1988, through March of 1989; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to
recommend the updated Downtown Plan to the Kent City Council on
March 27, 1989; and
WHEREAS, the Kent City Council considered the updated
Downtown Plan element of the city Comprehensive Plan at a public
meeting on April 18, 1989 and voted to adopt the Downtown Plan as
recommended by the Commission with one modification; NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Kent Resolution 764 containing
the Kent Central Business District Plan element of the City of
Kent Comprehensive Plan, is repealed.
Section 2. The Kent Downtown Plan update and amendment
to the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Kent, consisting of text
and map, (true and certified copies of which are attached hereto)
is herewith adopted and incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan
for the City of Kent, Washington.
Section 3. The Kent Downtown Plan update and amendment
to the Comprehensive Plan consists of the following described
parts, which are herewith incorporated herein by reference and
made a part of this resolution as though fully set forth herein.
A. Text.
1. Land Use Goals, Policies and Implementation Plan
2. Circulation Goals, Policies and Implementation
Plan
3. Housing Goals, Policies and Implementation Plan
4. Economic Goals, Policies & Implementation Plan
B. Kent Central Business District Plan Map
Section 4. Upon passage and adoption of this Resolution,
the City Clerk shall certify the original thereof (as well as
certify the above mentioned documents attached hereto) and shall
then keep the original Resolution with attachments on file in the
office of the Kent City Clerk.
Passed at a regular
City of Kent, Washington this
day of
ATTEST:
'""'\Concurred in by the
~=j"/ ' 1989.
meeting of _ __t_pe City Council of the
d day of .J.-.._(3/ 1989.
Mayor of the City of Kent, this '~
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DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. /0?. 0-3 , passec;i----b.y the city Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, the 6( day of ~----, 1989.
7260-260
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E X H I B I T A
DOWNTOWN K E N T PLAN
OVERALL GOAL:
GOAL 1:
OBJECTIVE 1 :
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
POLICY 3:
OBJECTIVE 2:
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
LAND USE GOALS AND POLICIES
PROMOTE THE PLANNED USE OF THE KENT DOWNTOWN
AREA FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE NEEDS OF THE
CITIZENS OF KENT FOR LIVING, RECREATION,
WORKING, AND SHOPPING AND CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT
FOR FUTURE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN
FUNCTIONAL SHOPPING,
PLAYING ENVIRONMENT.
AN ATTRACTIVE
LIVING, WORKING
AND
AND
The Planning Area should continue to contain
a mixture of compatible uses all of which
contribute to the vitality of the area.
Encourage mixed-use development as a means of
diversifying and revitalizing downtown.
Recognize that the existing manufacturers are
a vital part of the Planning Area and should
be encouraged to participate in the development
and growth of the Planning Area.
Create linkages between areas of downtown which
are bisected by the railroad track.
The pedestrian oriented commercial area shall
be preserved and enhanced.
New development and expansion of existing
development in the retail core should be
designed to promote pedestrian orientation.
All governmental actions within the pedestrian
areas should be reviewed in light of potential
impacts to pedestrian circulation and
convenience.
Implementation
Recognize the six uses within the Planning Area
(pedestrian-oriented commercial, auto-oriented
commercial, office, mixed-use designation, existing
manufacturing and public uses.
Vacate alleys (where appropriate) in the Planning Area
to permit continuous development.
KENT DOWNTOWN PLAN
LAND USE GOALS AND POLICIES
Examine the feasibility of constructing a pedestrian
underpass or overpass at Meeker Street between Railroad
Avenue South and First Avenue South adjacent to the
Burlington Northern Railroad Depot.
Clearly identify through landscaping and signage the
edges or corners of the Planning Area.
Utilize this plan in review of Planning Area land use
actions.
OBJECTIVE 3:
POLICY 1:
GOAL 2:
OBJECTIVE 1:
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
POLICY 3:
OBJECTIVE 2 :
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
The Planning
attractive.
Area should be visually
The visual appearance of all buildings and
properties within the Planning Area should be
enhanced, upgraded and maintained.
ESTABLISH USES IN THE KENT DOWNTOWN PLANNING
AREA WHICH ATTRACT PEOPLE TO THE AREA BOTH DAY
AND NIGHT.
Encourage entertainment, cultural, recreational
and civic activities and facilities to locate
within the Planning Area.
The city, in conjunction with others, should
sponsor entertainment/cultural events on a
continuing basis in the Planning Area.
Preserve and develop and expand multi-use,
park-type green belts and open space around
the fringes of and within the Planning Area.
Support efforts to rehabilitate the railroad
depot.
Encourage office use and multi-use development
in the Planning Area.
A vigorous program should be formulated which
points out the advantages of the Planning Area
as an office, retail and multi-use area.
The city should support and promote the
establishment and expansion of the
medical/dental office district in the Planning
Area.
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KENT DOWNTOWN PLAN
LAND USE GOALS AND POLICIES
Implementation
The city should work with community groups and the
private sector to enhance, upgrade and maintain the
visual appearance of the planning area.
The City should continue to provide support for
Canterbury Faire, Saturday Market, and Cornucopia Days
and other community events.
Plan, acquire and develop passive pedestrian-oriented
parks with specific emphasis on the downtown core area.
Develop additional railroad parks along both Burlington
Northern and United Pacific tracks where appropriate.
Rehabilitate the Burlington Northern Depot as a city-
sponsored centennial project.
Analyze existing zoning districts within the Planning
Area in light of encouraging office use development and
those factors discouraging such development.
Designate an area for expanding the existing
medical/dental district. Designate this expansion area
on the Planning Area plan map.
GOAL 3:
OBJECTIVE 1:
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
POLICY 3:
POLICY 4:
THE LAND AREA WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN PLANNING AREA
SHOULD BE AS INTENSIVELY USED AS POSSIBLE,
WITHOUT CREATING ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS.
Promote good design to aid in overcoming poor
site development.
Require proper site design for all new
structures.
Encourage redevelopment of existing "dead
space."
Provide off-street parking in areas of the
Planning Area that do not disrupt established,
vital-use patterns.
Site design should take into consideration
existing environmental amenities, preventing
environmental deterioration.
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KENT DOWNTOWN PLAN
LAND USE GOALS AND POLICIES
GOAL 4:
OBJECTIVE 1 :
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
POLICY 3:
ALL BUILDINGS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN KENT PLANNING
AREA SHOULD BE SAFE FOR THEIR INTENDED USE.
THE CITY 1 S CODES AND ORDINANCES SHOULD BE
DILIGENTLY ENFORCED IN THE DOWNTOWN PLANNING
AREA.
Achieve compliance with the
Uniform Fire Code, National
zoning code, and other
regulations.
standards of the
Electrical Code,
ordinances and
Establish a program to make all buildings meet
the "no deficiency" standard of the Fire Code.
The City shall take all legal steps necessary
to eliminate buildings not brought up to codes
within a specified period of time.
All necessary steps shall be taken by the City
to eliminate land use violations in the area
of safety and aesthetics.
Implementation
Establish design standards criteria for the Planning Area
that encourage a common theme to guide future
development.
Encourage utility agencies to locate overhead wire under
ground.
Establish a mixed use zoning district which allows higher
density multifamily development in conjunction with
office and limited retail uses.
Establish a program for the enforcement of current city
codes.
Encourage the use of the PUD ordinance in downtown
development.
Maintain code enforcement program to reduce zoning
violations in the Planning Area.
GOAL 5:
OBJECTIVE 1:
PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR GOOD DEVELOPMENT.
Encourage development to higher-than-minimum
standards.
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KENT DOWNTOWN PLAN
LAND USE GOALS AND POLICIES
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
GOAL 6:
OBJECTIVE 1:
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
POLICY 3:
Amend City codes and recommend the modification
of state and Federal codes where possible to
include such incentives.
Provide City staff when necessary to coordinate
development in the Planning Area to maintain
the integrity of existing plans, ordinances and
codes.
FOLLOW THIS DOCUMENT AS THE OVERALL PLAN FOR
THE PLANNING AREA.
Use this document to guide decision-making for
the Planning Area's growth and development.
Adopt and implement this Planning Area plan as
an amendment to the Kent Comprehensive Plan.
Coordinate existing plans and codes to
eliminate conflicts with this plan.
Familiarize all Planning Area merchants and
property owners with this plan.
Implementation
Review this document at least every five years. Certain
sections of this document may be reviewed every year or
at the discretion of the Planning Commission.
Make necessary revisions in a timely manner to other sub-
area plans and the comprehensive plan land use map to
reflect changes in and complement the Downtown Plan.
Streamline the permit process to provide for new
development and remodeling. Issue permits in a timely
manner.
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OVERALL GOAL:
GOAL 1:
OBJECTIVE 1 :
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
POLICY 3:
POLICY 4:
POLICY 5:
OBJECTIVE 2:
POLICY 1:
CIRCULATION GOALS AND POLICIES
PROVIDE FOR SAFE, EFFICIENT AND IDENTIFIABLE
ACCESS TO AND MOVEMENT WITHIN THE PLANNING AREA
BY PLANNED ROUTES FOR PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR
TRAFFIC, RECOGNIZING THE NECESSITY OF RELATING
CIRCULATION TO LAND-USE AND ASSOCIATED
ACTIVITIES.
PROVIDE FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT VEHICULAR
TRAFFIC AND OTHER MODES OF TRANSPORTATION TO
AND WITHIN THE PLANNING AREA.
Recognize and accommodate both "local" and
"through" traffic.
Provide necessary improvements as needed to
accommodate the separation of "local" and
"through" traffic.
Promote and support efforts to integrate the
use of the railroad lines into the overall
transportation network serving downtown.
Support and encourage public transportation to
link the Planning Area to adjacent commercial
and industrial areas, as well as residential
areas.
Periodically review the functioning of the
"local" and "through" system to determine their
safety and effectiveness.
Separate vehicle traffic from other movement
modes.
Provide and maintain safe, marked bicycle
routes in Downtown Kent.
Provide and maintain a safe, east-west bicycle
route to link the Downtown Planning Area with
adjacent recreational facilities and
neighborhoods.
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KENT DOWNTOWN PLAN
CIRCULATION GOALS AND POLICIES
Implementation
Clearly identify through appropriate signage vehicular
thoroughfares, bicycle routes and pedestrian walkways.
Encourage the implementation of car pooling, flex time,
public transportation and other transportation measures
for new development that reduce vehicular traffic but
not the overall number of shoppers andjor employees in
the Planning Area.
Provide opportunities for both light rail and heavy rail
commuter transportation to locate within the Planning
Area.
Install signs, light fixtures, bicycle lane striping,
sidewalks and curbs where appropriate to facilitate the
orderly flow of pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular
traffic.
POLICY 2:
OBJECTIVE 3:
Complete the Interurban Trail through Kent.
Maintain a supply of on-street parking for
downtown users in addition to an adequate
supply of convenient off-street parking.
Implementation
Retain at a minimum existing levels of convenient office
and retail off-street public parking.
Encourage structured parking for new development both for
employees and the public.
Provide lighting for mid-block connectors.
Ensure safe pedestrian sight distances at corners and
driveways from vehicular traffic.
Establish mid-block connectors to facilitate pedestrian
traffic downtown (such as First and Second Avenues,
between West Titus and West Gowe, and West Meeker and
West Gowe between Second and Fourth Avenues.)
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KENT DOWNTOWN PLAN
CIRCULATION GOALS AND POLICIES
OBJECTIVE 4 :
POLICY 1:
GOAL 2:
OBJECTIVE 1:
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
POLICY 3:
GOAL 3:
OBJECTIVE 1:
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
POLICY 3:
Regularly identify, analyze and integrate with
the adopted Planning Area plan and any other
adopted plan, all proposed circulation and
traffic projects which will affect circulation
within the Planning Area.
Complete such analyses prior to adoption of any
circulation or traffic proposal.
PROVIDE FOR SAFE, EFFICIENT PEDESTRIAN
MOVEMENTS INTO AND WITHIN THE PLANNING AREA.
Locate pedestrian pathways where they are
compatible with surrounding uses.
Provide for safe, convenient and lighted
pedestrian access from municipal parking areas
to downtown businesses.
Provide pedestrian linkages within the Planning
Area and with the adjacent areas.
Establish mid-block pedestrian connections
where conditions warrant to enhance foot
traffic between uses in the Planning Area.
ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A CLOSE COORDINATION
BETWEEN ALL STATE, REGIONAL, COUNTY, CITY AND
PRIVATE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.
Coordination of all circulation and traffic
planning which affects the Planning Area.
Inform State, Regional, County, and private
concerns of this objective and establish a
continuing communication between all groups.
Actively pursue and support the City 1 s and
Planning Area 1 s interest in circulation and
traffic projects and policies with State,
Regional and County agencies, and private
groups.
Promote interjurisdictional cooperation to
solve transportation issues.
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OVERALL GOAL:
GOAL 1:
OBJECTIVE 1:
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
POLICY 3:
POLICY 4:
OBJECTIVE 2:
POLICY 1:
GOAL 2:
OBJECTIVE 1:
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
HOUSING GOALS AND POLICIES
ACKNOWLEDGE THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATING AND
MAINTAINING SOUND, VIABLE, ATTRACTIVE,
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS WITHIN AND AROUND THE
PLANNING AREA.
ENCOURAGE THE RETENTION OF RESIDENTIAL AREAS
IN AND AROUND THE PLANNING AREA.
Increase the residential population in and
around the Planning Area.
Encourage attractive and quality residential
development.
the m1x1ng of residential and
andjor office uses where
Encourage
commercial
appropriate.
Encourage rehabilitation of designated
residential areas by offering incentives for
such activity.
Improve all public rights-of-way and utility
services as needed.
Discourage and prohibit where possible, uses
incompatible with residential activities from
locating in the residential areas or adjacent
to residential areas without a buffer.
Provide City staff when necessary to review
proposed residential development to insure
proper site design, the retention or
replacement of natural vegetation, etc.
ENCOURAGE A HIGH QUALITY LIVING ENVIRONMENT
FOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN AND AROUND THE
PLANNING AREA.
Encourage and require that all structures be
in good physical condition.
All necessary steps shall be taken by the city
to eliminate land use violations in the area
of safety and aesthetics.
Encourage rehabilitation of existing housing
(rather than new construction) where
economically feasible.
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KENT DOWNTOWN PLAN
HOUSING GOALS AND POLICIES
OBJECTIVE 2:
GOAL 3:
OBJECTIVE 1:
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
POLICY 3:
POLICY 4:
POLICY 5:
POLICY 6:
Encourage development
environmental amenities.
which provides
ENCOURAGE THE PROVISION OF HOUSING UNITS FOR
INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF VARIED INCOME
LEVELS.
Provide a residential area in and around the
Planning Area which is accessible and
attractive to people.
Encourage a variety of housing types, including
senior citizens' housing.
Support State, Regional, and Federal housing
programs which provide housing for all income
groups.
Permit flexible, innovative development
standards which, while protecting the public
interest, permit a variety of building types.
Provide City services as required and encourage
the provision of needed private services.
Become familiar with new technology in residen-
tial construction activities and amend existing
codes, if necessary, to accommodate new
technology which serves the public interest.
The City should investigate and promote
incentives for development of housing in the
Planning Area.
Implementation
Establish suitable locations for senior citizen housing
through appropriate zoning. Modify zoning code to allow
greater density in senior housing through development
incentives.
Continue housing repair program in the Planning Area.
Encourage multi-story,
adequate parking.
mixed-use development with
Conduct a zoning study to encourage the retention of
existing residential areas, such as the South of Willis
and North Park areas.
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OVERALL GOAL:
GOAL 1:
OBJECTIVE 1:
POLICY 1:
OBJECTIVE 2:
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
POLICY 3:
OBJECTIVE 3:
POLICY 1:
POLICY 2:
ECONOMIC GOALS AND POLICIES
PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND THE PLANNED
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN KENT.
THROUGH JOINT PRIVATE/PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS,
ENCOURAGE INNOVATIVE OPTIONS FOR DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT OF RETAIL, OFFICE, FINANCIAL AND
GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES WHILE AT THE SAME TIME
RECOGNIZING THE NEED TO SUPPORT THE UNIQUE
SPECIALTY USES IN THE AREA.
CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE CONDUCIVE TO DEVELOPING
AND MAINTAINING A VIABLE RETAIL TRADE FUNCTION
WHICH PROVIDES THE GOODS AND SERVICES REQUIRED
BY THE AREA RESIDENTS AND SPECIALTY USES WHICH
ATTRACT SHOPPERS FROM THE LARGER REGION.
Continue to assess what level and type of
retail activity is viable for the Kent Planning
Area.
Conduct an economic analysis of the Planning
Area retail market on a continuing basis.
Encourage the continuation of the
Area's neighborhood convenience
function.
Planning
center
Encourage the retention and rehabilitation of
residential areas adjacent to the Planning Area
through zoning and other land-use regulations
as well as providing economic incentives.
Make the Planning Area easily accessible from
residential areas.
Encourage redevelopment of appropriately-zoned,
mixed-use land.
Establish and maintain a Planning Area that is
competitive with other sub-regional shopping
areas by recognizing its uniqueness and
specialty shop orientation.
Encourage merchants to be competitive
concern1ng the quality and quantity of
merchandising and provide
professional/technical assistance when
requested.
Encourage City, property owners and merchants
to cooperate to develop a physical environment
which enhances shopping activities.
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KENT DOWNTOWN PLAN
ECONOMIC GOALS AND POLICIES
POLICY 3: Encourage the development of specialty stores
as well as offices.
POLICY 4: Provide technical support to property owners
and merchants as needed.
GOAL 2: CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE CONDUCIVE TO DEVELOPING
AND MAINTAINING AN ENTERTAINMENT, CULTURAL AND
CIVIC FUNCTION.
OBJECTIVE 1: Encourage uses and activities which attract
people to the Planning Area.
POLICY 1: Actively recruit the permanent location of
entertainment, cultural and civic facilities
in the downtown area.
POLICY 2: Promote and support community events for
cultural entertainment in the downtown area,
i.e., music festivals, art shows, plays, etc.
GOAL 3: CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE CONDUCIVE TO CONTINUANCE
AND EXPANSION OF THE FINANCIAL, OFFICE,
BUSINESS, GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER SERVICE
FUNCTIONS.
OBJECTIVE 1: Continue to locate government facilities and
services in the Planning Area.
POLICY 1: Actively recruit financial and other service
facilities and functions.
OBJECTIVE 2: Plan for the appropriate location of offices
within the Planning Area.
POLICY 1: Provide economic incentives for the appropriate
location of offices.
GOAL 4 : PROVIDE FOR THE MOST APPROPRIATE USE OF THE
LAND IN THE PLANNING AREA.
OBJECTIVE 1: Permit and encourage development which provides
an acceptable economic return and serves the
public interest.
POLICY 1: Encourage buildings of two or more stories.
POLICY 2: Encourage double frontage of structures on all
blocks where practical.
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KENT DOWNTOWN PLAN
ECONOMIC GOALS AND POLICIES
POLICY 3:
POLICY 4:
OBJECTIVE 2:
Encourage the use of established off-street
parking areas rather than creating more small
private lots.
Encourage and support the formation of a
Business Improvement Area andjor Economic
Development Corporation or a similar body.
Create and maintain flexible, land-use
regulations which, while protecting the public
welfare and the character of the Planning Area,
do not foreclose innovative options for
downtown development.
Implementation
Publish a biennial economic report and community profile
of the Planning Area. This includes, but is not limited
to, residential, office, commercial, retail and
manufacturing activities.
Encourage mixed use development in the downtown Planning
Area.
Establish pedestrian linkages to the adjacent residential
areas.
Develop pedestrian-oriented streets (where appropriate),
and upgrade public utilities, sidewalk rights-of-way,
street rights-of-way and proposed park areas to keep up
with development.
Continue to support the Kent Downtown Association.
Encourage, support and work with community organizations
interested in the downtown area.
Retain the library facility in the downtown area.
Investigate the feasibility of a performing arts center.
Retain the church, governmental and school uses in the
Planning Area.
Continue supporting events such as:
Canterbury Faire
Cornucopia Days
Saturday Market
Park and recreational activities and programs
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KENT DOWNTOWN PLAN
ECONOMIC GOALS AND POLICIES
The city will continue to work with the private sector
to promote the growth and development of the Planning
Area.
Develop strategies
retention.
for business recruitment and
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Mixed Usa
-Includes dovntown retail, ottice, and
multifamily residential uses
Ottice/Multitaaily
-Includes otfica and multifamily resi-
dential uses
Industrial
-Includes general ind~strial uses
Business Park
-Includas limited industrial uses vith
some ottice and commercial use
CommunitY Facilities
-Includes schools, libraries, qovernmen-
tal offices, and the like
Open Space
-Includes parks, play!ields, and open areas
Entry Points
-Refers to entrances or qatevays to downtown