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{Streetscape for Union Street

Community Workshop October 28, 2013

Planning DepartmentCity of Easthampton

ConsultantsThe Cecil Group

A program of the Massachusetts Department of Community Development Downtown Initiative

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{Topics

Introduction Goals Process

Streetscape and Landscape Character

Baseline Recommendations

Alternative OptionsNext Steps

Discussion

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{Goals

Create a clear vision for the streetscape enhancement of Union Street

Reinforce its role as a highly visible gateway street connecting the downtown to other areas of the City

Provide an environment that is friendly to pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists

Enhance the economic value of the area as a place to shop, visit, work and study

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{Union Street Streetscape Area

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{Process

Understand the basic conditions of the streetscape elements

Use community input to understand key issues and opportunities

Provide a concept plan laying out improvements, and conveying the design character

Provide documentation of the vision to support subsequent grants and funding requestsSchedule: Summer work, fall report

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{Existing Streetscape

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{Streetscape Character: Bike Circulation

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{Streetscape Character: Traffic Calming

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{Streetscape Character: Marked Zones

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{Streetscape Character: Intersection / Crosswalks

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{Streetscape Character: Wayfinding Signage

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{Landscape Character: Buffers

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{Landscape Character: Open / Plaza Spaces

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{Landscape Character: Planting

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{Baseline Concept

Streetscape Parking Circulation (Vehicular /

Pedestrian / Bicycle)

Landscape Enhancements

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{Baseline Concept: Northern Approach

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{Baseline Concept: Manhan Trail Intersection

Baseline Option #1

Baseline Option #2

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{Baseline Concept: Manhan Trail Intersection

Baseline Option #3

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{Baseline Concept: Southern Approach

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{Options

Streetscape Parking Circulation (Vehicular /

Pedestrian / Bicycle)

Landscape Enhancements

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{Streetscape for Union Street

Community Workshop October 28, 2013

Planning DepartmentCity of Easthampton

ConsultantsThe Cecil Group

A program of the Massachusetts Department of Community Development Downtown Initiative