Ellensburg Rodeo Arena Upgrade Project-Kitt Co

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architectural narrative General The Ellensburg Rodeo Arena is located at the North end of the Kittitas Valley Event Center in Ellensburg,Washington.The Design Development concept includes demolition of an existing grandstand to the northwest and a grandstand located at the northeast.In their place,new grandstands are proposed which will provide for a safe and enhanced viewing environment. Supporting toilet rooms,concession stands,a staging area for riders,a bar,and gathering area for fans,are proposed to replace existing facilities and support the new stands and occupants. For more information on restroom fixture counts,please reference the appendix for the restroom distribution matrix.Portable toilets are brought in to complete the total facility needs during the annual four day Rodeo event. Site Organization The grandstands and supporting facilities are proposed to be located where the existing facilities are currently.Traffic flow of pedestrians will be enhanced by rebuilding the skywalk connection to the fair at the south and by providing accessible pathway,for those in wheelchairs,around the new facilities from the northeast to the west end the site.Also, pedestrian circulation will be enhanced through an elevated connecting pedestrian walkway beneath the grandstands,allowing flow from the stair connected to the fairgrounds at the south around toward the Buckaroo Grandstand.The Buckaroo Grandstand will permit pedestrian travel up and over animal circulation access from the north end of the site to the pens beneath the grandstand.Support buildings make use of free space beneath the stands,and are organized to integrate with the new grandstand structure. Grandstandsand Premium Seating New grandstands are proposed to be added to the northwest and northeast areas of the site. The following criteria will be incorporated into the design of the stands: design development report •also architects (01-24-2017)