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consistent with the goals for the Plaza, and so <br />the circle figures prominently in its design. <br />Materials such as stone, brick, ceramic tile, <br />wood, and water are used in the design of <br />places throughout the world and find <br />expression in the design of the Plaza. <br />At the same time, the site design reflects the <br />community's diversity through variety of <br />material, color, texture, pattern, and origin. <br />For example, landscape plant materials with a <br />variety of leaf and flower color and texture, <br />and originating from several different <br />countries may be used. Different varieties of <br />stone and wood may also be featured in <br />elements such as walls, pavement, and <br />landscape structures. This expression of <br />diversity complements the idea of "mosaic" <br />expressed in the design of the adjacent library. <br />The goal, however, is for there to be harmony <br />and coherence amidst this variety and <br />diversity. <br />b. Relationship to Street Front <br />From the beginning, the overall site design of <br />Tukwila Village focused on the fronting of <br />buildings onto the adjacent streets, including <br />Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) to the <br />west and South 144 Street to the north and <br />south. Approximately 1/3 of the development <br />is located on the south side of S. 144th Street <br />and two thirds is located on the north side. <br />Building A, the King County Public Library and <br />Building D all front directly onto TIB. Only a <br />small, single- loaded parking area separates <br />Building A from TIB and is intended to provide <br />additional parking for the ground -level retail <br />2 <br />May 28, 2013 <br />and commercial spaces in that building. The <br />King County Library, Building B, Building D and <br />E all have frontage on South 144th Street. In all <br />cases the intent is to create a very urban feel <br />and edge. In some cases, front doors are <br />oriented to the street, such as the <br />retail /commercial spaces on TIB. In other <br />instances the building entries are internal to <br />the site and relate to the surface parking and <br />provide more convenient access to other <br />Tukwila Village features and activities. <br />South 144th Street will be reconstructed <br />(widened) to include several upgrades. These <br />include parallel parking stalls and bike lanes on <br />both sides, street trees and expanded <br />sidewalks. <br />c. Street Corners <br />Tukwila Village includes two major street <br />corners located at the west intersection of <br />Tukwila International Boulevard and South <br />144th Street. On the north side of South 144th <br />Street, the new King County Library will <br />provide the backdrop, a contemporary building <br />with striking Architectural lines and features. <br />The foreground will include the KCLS <br />monument sign, surrounding by a generous <br />landscape area and an expanded concrete <br />sidewalk. <br />Building D is located on the south side of this <br />intersection and will provide a quality multi- <br />story, mixed -use building as a back drop, with <br />contemporary architectural design. The corner <br />will include an expanded and paved sidewalk <br />with landscape planters. In addition to 5- levels <br />of housing, this building will contain the <br />