West Gateway

The west gateway of the American Indian Cultural Corridor is currently a mix of uses. Roger Beck Florist and Maria’s Café are located in buildings that are pedestrian friendly and provide some urban density. However other sites at this end of the corridor are more challenging to pedestrians such as the majority of the Ancient Traders Market, and the lot owned by Trinity First Lutheran Church. The Ancient Traders Market provides many goods and services that are important to the community, and was substantially improved after renovations in the early 2000’s. However, further redevelopment could make the property even more pedestrian friendly, and add density to the corridor. The parcel that is owned by Trinity First Lutheran is large enough to build a new development with street-level business space with a number of stories of housing above. The community has indicated that this end of the Cultural Corridor should include a cultural anchor that will encourage pedestrian traffic from the Light Rail station.

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