This project restored a historic commercial corridor to a walkable and attractive public space that helps to strengthen local businesses.
Blighted Conditions:
- Damaged and incomplete sidewalks resulted in poor pedestrian experience
- Outdated utilities unreliable for local businesses and future development
- Lack of signalized crosswalks unsafe for pedestrians
Improvements:
- Planted 124 new street trees and installed 31 new street lights
- Constructed 5,400 feet of new sidewalk, improved several crosswalks and repaved roadway
- Added street furniture and public art at key points along the corridor
Impact:
- Economic
- Enhances attractiveness of street to visitors and shoppers
- Signals public commitment to corridor for future investors and developers
- Livability
- Improves public spaces along corridor through beautification and public art
- Enhances accessibility for all populations with ADA-compliant sidewalks and crossings
- Sustainability
- Reduces carbon emissions by planting new trees
- Encourages sustainable transportation options like walking