Downtown Vision•Community Strategic Plan (2017) •Connectivity: 100% of the community has access...
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•Downtown Vision
•What has been done?
•Current Proposal – Road Diet
•What is left?
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• Community Strategic Plan (2017)• Connectivity: 100% of the community has access to safe pedestrian connections
• City Strategic Plan & Downtown Revitalization Plan (2011)• Capitalize on the rivers (clean up, protect, provide access & walkways, development)
• Streetscaping
• Focal Points
• Traffic Circulation: create an atmosphere where pedestrians feel safe; create connections to
greenspaces and activity points
• Business & Activity Mix
• Parking Availability
• Housing Study & Downtown Market Analysis (2019) • Clinton Street & Front Street development opportunity
• Defiance County Active Transportation Plan (2019)• Envisions a connected, safe, and efficient non-motorized transportation system for essential travel,
health, recreation, and tourism
• Parks Master Plan (2014)
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• Riverbanks • Bank stabilization, river swings, Pontiac Park boat docks, Purple Heart Bridge and amenities
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Riverbank Improvements
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• Riverbanks • Bank stabilization, river swings, Pontiac Park boat docks, Purple Heart Bridge and amenities
• Streetscape• Clinton Street & Second Street Improvements: trees, streetlights, banners, hanging baskets,
Christmas lights, brick pavers, benches, bike racks
• Pedestrian Improvements: conversion of vehicular alleys to pedestrian only; Purple Heart Bridge –
wider sidewalks and bike lanes; 424 enhanced shoulders from downtown to Independence Dam
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Streetscape Improvements
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• Riverbanks • Bank stabilization, river swings, Pontiac Park boat docks, Purple Heart Bridge and amenities
• Streetscape• Clinton Street & Second Street Improvements: trees, streetlights, banners, hanging baskets,
Christmas lights, brick pavers, benches, bike racks
• Pedestrian Improvements: conversion of vehicular alleys to pedestrian only; Purple Heart Bridge –
wider sidewalks and bike lanes; 424 enhanced shoulders from downtown to Independence Dam
• Focal Points • Canal Amphitheater
• Pedestrian Alleys
• 1918 Building potential
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Focal Points
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• Riverbanks • Bank stabilization, river swings, Pontiac Park boat docks, Purple Heart Bridge and amenities
• Streetscape• Clinton Street & Second Street Improvements: trees, streetlights, banners, hanging baskets,
Christmas lights, brick pavers, benches, bike racks
• Pedestrian Improvements: conversion of vehicular alleys to pedestrian only; Purple Heart Bridge –
wider sidewalks and bike lanes; 424 enhanced shoulders from downtown to Independence Dam
• Focal Points • Canal Amphitheater
• Pedestrian Alleys
• 1918 Building potential
• Business & Activity Mix• DORA District; food trucks; Farmer’s Market; Music in the Park; events
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• Riverbanks • Bank stabilization, river swings, Pontiac Park boat docks, Purple Heart Bridge and amenities
• Streetscape• Clinton Street & Second Street Improvements: trees, streetlights, banners, hanging baskets,
Christmas lights, brick pavers, benches, bike racks
• Pedestrian Improvements: conversion of vehicular alleys to pedestrian only; Purple Heart Bridge –
wider sidewalks and bike lanes; 424 enhanced shoulders from downtown to Independence Dam
• Focal Points • Canal Amphitheater
• Pedestrian Alleys
• 1918 Building potential
• Business & Activity Mix• DORA District; food trucks; Farmer’s Market; Music in the Park; events
• Parking Study & Aerial Photography
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Parking Study
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Aerial Photos
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•Bike & Pedestrian Crashes
•Provide for non-motorized facilities
•Promotes active transportation
•Calms traffic
•Discourages through truck traffic
•Possible noise reduction
•Creates a destination atmosphere for retailers & restaurants
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• Fort Street to Second Street • No traffic capacity change
• Elimination of on-street parking
• Addition of bike lane with buffer
• Dual left turn lane on southbound Clinton Street to eastbound Second Street
• Second Street to Juliet Street• Elimination of one northbound and one southbound travel lane
• Addition of center left turn lane
• Addition of bike lane with buffer
• Mitigating on-street parking loss/Creation of new parking• Fort Street
• First Street
• Second Street
• Behind Spanky’s
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• Parks Masterplan• Tridge (pedestrian bridges over confluence)
• Redevelopment of Kingsbury Park
• Auglaize Park & Native American Tribute
• Riverfront greenspace at Sensory Effects
• Downtown Defiance North Gateway • FEMA Project –removal of buildings adjacent Spanky’s
• New riverfront greenspace, dock potential, foodtruck area, pavilion
• 1918 Building Redevelopment
• DORA District Expansion
• Redevelop & utilize Canal Park area to full potential
• Downtown Speakers
• Downtown Public Restrooms
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Parks Master Plan(2014)
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Housing Study & Downtown Market Analysis (2019) Clinton Street & Front Street development opportunity
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