mathis avenue streetscape standards
MATHIS AVENUE STREETSCAPE STANDARDS Nicole Smith, Economic Development Coordinator City Council July 24, 2017
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Background/history of Mathis Avenue corridor Purpose of new streetscape standards Highlights of the plan Next steps
Comprehensive Plan Adoption
2002
2004
Mathis Avenue Sector Plan
2006
2008
Council Strategic Plan
ULI Study
2010
2012
2014
COG Grant
2016
Mathis Avenue Streetscape Standards
2017
PURPOSE Enhance City’s Gateway Corridors Establish distinct character, a “sense of place” Improve pedestrian connectivity Create a more predictable regulatory environment Provide options/recommendations to improve existing conditions within the ROW and guide future development
PROJECT AREA
OVERVIEW • 2 Streetscape typologies
• Commercial (Mathis & Centerville) • Residential (Portner)
GOAL: STREET TREES, WIDER SIDEWALKS, AND STREET FURNISHINGS WORKING WITHIN EXISTING ROW: Limited to street lights, banners and knee walls Short-term option to improve aesthetics Reduction of lane widths necessary to achieve goal
GOAL: STREET TREES, WIDER SIDEWALKS, AND STREET FURNISHINGS IDEAL SCENARIO:
Planted landscape buffers, raised planters, wide sidewalks Reduction of lane widths and/or partnership with private property owners Full or partial elimination of center turn lane Primarily new development/redevelopment/capital projects
MEDIAN STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS Replace concrete medians with stamped concrete, pavers and, landscaping Incorporate additional landscaping in existing grassed medians Reduce bi-directional turn lanes, replace with vegetated medians or stamped asphalt where feasible
STREET TREE AND FURNITURE STANDARDS
NEXT STEPS Council endorsement Encourage private property owners to leverage FIG/LIG Include in the City’s Design and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) Seek additional COG funding for preliminary design and engineering work Utilize during the City’s entitlement process including rezoning and special exception permits Guide future capital improvement projects Explore additional redevelopment tools for the revitalization of the corridor
QUESTIONS?
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Background/history of Mathis Avenue corridor Purpose of new streetscape standards Highlights of the plan Next steps
Comprehensive Plan Adoption
2002
2004
Mathis Avenue Sector Plan
2006
2008
Council Strategic Plan
ULI Study
2010
2012
2014
COG Grant
2016
Mathis Avenue Streetscape Standards
2017
PURPOSE Enhance City’s Gateway Corridors Establish distinct character, a “sense of place” Improve pedestrian connectivity Create a more predictable regulatory environment Provide options/recommendations to improve existing conditions within the ROW and guide future development
PROJECT AREA
OVERVIEW • 2 Streetscape typologies
• Commercial (Mathis & Centerville) • Residential (Portner)
GOAL: STREET TREES, WIDER SIDEWALKS, AND STREET FURNISHINGS WORKING WITHIN EXISTING ROW: Limited to street lights, banners and knee walls Short-term option to improve aesthetics Reduction of lane widths necessary to achieve goal
GOAL: STREET TREES, WIDER SIDEWALKS, AND STREET FURNISHINGS IDEAL SCENARIO:
Planted landscape buffers, raised planters, wide sidewalks Reduction of lane widths and/or partnership with private property owners Full or partial elimination of center turn lane Primarily new development/redevelopment/capital projects
MEDIAN STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS Replace concrete medians with stamped concrete, pavers and, landscaping Incorporate additional landscaping in existing grassed medians Reduce bi-directional turn lanes, replace with vegetated medians or stamped asphalt where feasible
STREET TREE AND FURNITURE STANDARDS
NEXT STEPS Council endorsement Encourage private property owners to leverage FIG/LIG Include in the City’s Design and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) Seek additional COG funding for preliminary design and engineering work Utilize during the City’s entitlement process including rezoning and special exception permits Guide future capital improvement projects Explore additional redevelopment tools for the revitalization of the corridor
QUESTIONS?
