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Southcenter Plan Book 1: Community Intent <br />Tukwila Pond <br />In the long term, the Mall the entertainment area, and the Southcenter Transit Center will continue <br />to be the armature for the ongoing escalation of value, activity and investment. The access points <br />and internal streets of the regional shopping mall will likely be extended, developing into bustling, <br />high amenity spines that connect shopping anchors and shopfronts southward to the north shore <br />of Tukwila Pond (ultimately an "amenity anchor Photo 6) and eastward toward additional shops <br />in the direction of Southcenter Transit Center (Photo 7). <br />The Pond District <br />Southcenter's greatest amenity, Tukwila Pond, which prior development has rendered virtually <br />invisible, will become the prized center of an entirely new part of Southcenter. Rather than turning <br />its back on the Pond in the manner of development that has occurred in the past, new <br />development will ultimately orient toward the pond with active doors, windows, and public <br />walkways facing the water. Surrounding streets and development will provide not only views to the <br />water, but clear, legible and frequent connections to enhance public access to Tukwila Pond and its <br />surrounding park. <br />Degradation of water quality and natural environment that has occurred will be carefully reversed. <br />The natural setting and wildlife amenities will be protected, and proximity to and views of the Pond <br />will add substantial value and character to nearby real estate development. <br />The Urban Waterfront <br />Along the northern edge of Tukwila Pond, development will take cues from its location adjacent to <br />the Mall and to the retail corridor of Strander Boulevard, resulting in a more urban environment <br />focused toward a paved waterfront esplanade Over the long -term, the Mall may grow toward the <br />Pond (Photo 8), making the northern shore function in part as an "amenity anchor <br />W: \Long Range Projects \Southcenter Plan \Plan 2011 \Book 1 \FINAL Book 1_12.7.2011_PC.docx Page 15 <br />12/7/2011 <br />19 <br />6. Mall's internal streets connecting towards <br />7. Mall's internal streets connecting to Transit Center <br />