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Southcenter Plan Book 1: Community Intent <br />The particular characteristics envisioned for each of these districts are provided below: <br />The Regional Center <br />The Regional Center portion of this Plan is the primary shopping and entertainment destination for <br />South King County, and the centerpiece of the Southcenter area. It occupies the highly visible and <br />accessible northwestern quadrant of Southcenter, which is nestled snugly up against the <br />intersection of Interstate 405 and Interstate 5. The Regional Center owes its success to and is <br />anchored by the recently expanded and refurbished Westfield Southcenter Mall. The drawing <br />power of this retail powerhouse will continue to bring investment in retail and services oriented to <br />an expanding regional trade. lust to the east, Acme Bowl, LA Fitness and I -Fly will serve as <br />complements to the Mall and strong attractors for new entertainment venues in the area. The new <br />Transit Center with service to the Sounder commuter rail and LINK light rail stations, local and <br />regional bus routes, and bus rapid transit (BRT) is prominently located between the Mall and <br />existing entertainment venues <br />As new investment continues to flow into the Plan Area, the community envisions the emergence <br />of an increasingly urban district that uses its progressively more valuable land with greater <br />efficiency, which can be comfortably explored not only by automobile but also on foot or bicycle. <br />The area surrounding the Mall may begin changing from the exclusively parking -lot- surrounded, <br />auto dominated development to an increasingly walkable and amenity driven pattern reflecting <br />contemporary consumer and investor preferences. However, ensuring excellent access for all <br />modes of transportation into the Regional Center will be key to its continued success. <br />Over time, public investments combined with market driven infill may instigate new development <br />increasingly characterized by a pattern of walkable scaled city blocks with key street frontages <br />lined with visible storefronts and active sidewalks (Photos 1, 2). Buildings may be oriented to <br />public spaces and sidewalk areas with higher levels of amenity (Photo 3). Abundant and <br />convenient parking will be provided, but will no longer dominate the view from the road or the <br />sidewalk. <br />sidewalks <br />W: \Long Range Projects \Southcenter Plan \Plan 2011 \Book 1 \FINAL Book 1_12.7.2011_PC.docx Page 13 <br />12/7/2011 <br />17 <br />1. Smaller retail with visible storefronts and active sidewalks <br />2. Anchor retail with visible storefronts and active <br />