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· Green space and trees: Attendees expressed appreciation for plans to maximize <br />green space and maintain the large trees along Madison Street, and that the <br />modest building footprints eliminated encroachment on Red Morton Park. <br /> <br />· The pedestrian promenade: Separate from the reclaimed green space around <br />the facilities, further programming detail of the pedestrian promenade received <br />positive feedback from attendees. Another theme discussed was the importance <br />of proper lighting as necessary for safety and nighttime enjoyment. <br /> <br />· The public process: As noted above, participants expressed appreciation for the <br />inclusion of a separate traffic study and engagement process, as well as updates <br />to the plans, program, and design in response to individual comments and <br />feedback at the prior workshops. <br /> <br />Areas for Further Study <br />Below are themes from the table-by-table discussions, identifying a series of issues that <br />remain important to many community members and which the design team will be <br />prepared to discuss with the Council and in other public discussions planned about the <br />project. <br /> <br />· Parking and Traffic: Parking and traffic were the most frequently discussed <br />issues of concern. The project team announced the commencement of a parallel <br />study led by Dan Burton of Blue Zones (traffic expert) and delayed discussion of <br />these subjects until the parallel process began. That said, some community <br />members still voiced concerns over traffic circulation and the overall parking <br />supply for the park. <br /> <br />· Veterans: There was continued discussion about ensuring the project properly <br />honors veterans. Participants requested retaining “Veterans Memorial” as the <br />building name, no longer combining it with the “seniors” designation, and <br />discontinuing usage of the VMSC acronym. Some stated that including “seniors” <br />in the name of the building diminishes homage to veterans. Lastly, veterans in <br />attendance reiterated their request for better displays and storage for their <br />memorabilia, and designated space for meetings and activity. An outdoor <br />memorial was suggested in addition to the inside displays. City staff have <br />requested separate meetings with veterans groups to provide further input. <br /> <br />· Holistic park-wide transportation: As noted, there was much support for the idea <br />of free electric tram/shuttle service both around the park and to/from points of <br />interest in Redwood City. Community members understood it required <br />7.A. - Page 6