In 2022, 1st Avenue Plaza will become a permanent public gathering space. With input from a variety of stakeholders, engineers are proposing an accessible, comfortable, and flexible space with a variety of amenities.

The design process involved representatives from Tamástslikt Cultural Institute and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. With their input, the new plaza is designed to characterize and tell a story about the culture of the Valley's indigenous peoples, and to celebrate Walla Walla's connection to water.

For a sneak peek and background information, check out the presentation from Monday's City Council work session, beginning at 1:28 in this recording: https://vimeo.com/638039284