Highway 19

HIGHWAY 19 RESTORATIONAmericus, Georgia

PROJECT DATA SHEETPROJECT NAME: HIGHWAY 19/MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD RESTORATION

LOCATION: CITY LIMITS, AMERICUS, GEORGIA

DESCRIPTION: CREATE AFFORDABLE IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES FOR THE LOCAL BUSINESSES. GIVE SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO REVITALIZE THE HIGHWAY 19 CORRIDOR.

ARCHWAY CONTACT: BARBARA GROGAN, ARCHWAY PROFESSIONAL ARCHWAY PARTNERSHIP

COMMUNITY CONTACTS: CHARLOTTE COTTON, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER CITY OF AMERICUS

DATE OF INITIAL SITE VISIT: MAY 2009

STUDENTS ASSIGNED: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT THORNTON AMANDA INEZ THORNTON

FINAL PRODUCTS: PICTURES OF SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS FOR BUSINESSES, MEDIANS AND ROADSIDES.

DATE DELIVERED: JULY 2009

VICINITY MAP

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Downtown Connector

1001 MLK Jr. Boulevard





Median Design



Median Design


Map Oriented North

DOWNTOWN CONNECTOR Plan View

Wildflowers

Screen existingpump house

and pool

Reorganizeexisting shrubs

Proposed sign

Add street trees

Reorganizeexisting trees

Days Inn Parking Lot and Pool

page oriented north

DOWNTOWN CONNECTORThe goal of these improvements is to provide an attractive entry way for the downtown. This can be achieved by removing dead or damaged foliage, reorganizing existing plants, adding ad-ditional vegetation and incorporating a large entry sign. All of these aspects come together to make this downtown connector a landmark for the city of Americus.

Before and After

Tree alley to frame view

Remove dead and damaged plantsReorganize remaining plants

Create vegetative screen for pool

Remove dead and damaged plantsReorganize remaining plants

Add wildflowers

Wildflowers

Before and AfterDOWNTOWN CONNECTORThe goal of these improvements is to provide an attractive entry way for the downtown. This can be achieved by removing dead or damaged foliage, reorganizing existing plants, adding ad-ditional vegetation and incorporating a large entry sign. All of these aspects come together to make this downtown connector a landmark for the city of Americus.

Add wildflowersAdd landmark sign

Tree alley to frame view

910 MLK JR. BOULEVARD Before and After

The goal of these improvements is to provide an attractive entry way for the downtown. This can be achieved by removing dead or damaged foliage, reorganizing existing plants, adding ad-ditional vegetation and incorporating a large entry sign. All of these aspects come together to make this downtown connector a landmark for the city of Americus.

Update building

Add signage

Replace fence and add shrubs

Add plantings at entrance

Plant trees for screen

Resurface lot

Before and After904 MLK JR. BOULEVARDThe target appearance for this location is to relocate existing fea-tures and add new vegetation to create a more unique and al-luring appearance. Cleaning up the street front and adding new vegetation gives a welcoming impression. Vegetation also helps define lot boundaries while not fully cutting off views. Plant screenings soften noises coming from HVAC systems and provide shade for all surfaces making the site cooler and more enjoyable.

Relocate sign

Boulder accentsAdd shrubs at entrance

Screen utilities (HVAC unit, etc.)

Plant tree border

Screen rear lot

Before and After1001 MLK JR. BOULEVARDThe goal of these improvements is to provide an attractive front for the business and invite more customers in. The improve-ments made to this package store are minimal and will create a more inviting atmosphere. Cleaning up the lot and adding veg-etation will improve customer base and increase business traffic. Making a more inviting business front will improve sales.

Plant shrubs along building

Decrease paved entrance

Cover dumpster

Repaint building

Screen rear lot

Before and After913 MLK JR. BOULEVARDThis business needs minimal improvements. As you can see in the before photo, they are already making improvements. The one improvement that will make the most difference is screening the lot behind the building. It will frame their business and help make it more inviting to customers. The vegetation around the front will improve customer traffic as well.

Add plantings in the front

Add groundcovers at road

Screen lot in rear

Repaint building

Before and After907 MLK JR. BOULEVARDThe goal of these improvements is to provide an attractive front for the business and invite more customers in. Adding plants around the sign will help anchor it. The shrubs around the building are more inviting and make the business more appeal-ing. Screening the back half of the lot where the equipment is held also makes for a more inviting business front.

Anchor sign with plantings

Resurface curb

Hide equipment with plants

Dress up facade with plants

Add sidewalk

Before and After905 MLK JR. BOULEVARDThe goal of these improvements is to provide an updated, more attractive front for the business to be more inviting. Vegetation in the front will anchor the sign as well as adding to the curb appeal. Screening the adjacent lot where heavy equipment is held also helps define the business location.

Plant buffer trees and shrubs

Add boulder accentsAnchor sign with vegetation

Build fence for screen

Fresh coat of paint on building

Add planters near entries

Before and AfterMEDIAN DESIGNThe object of this section of road is to create a better sense of con-nectivity for pedestrian traffic while slowing vehicular traffic. Pedestrian connectivity will be given a boost by the continuation of existing sidewalk infrastructure. The installation of a raised, planted median will help slow traffic between business sections, making this stretch of road safer and more visually appealing to all passers by.

Add to existing sidewalk

Resurface driveway and shoulder

Install planted median

MEDIAN DESIGN Before and After

Enlarged View

Medium Evergreen ShrubsMedium Deciduous TreesAdd Sidewalks

MEDIAN DESIGN

Medium Deciduous TreeLarge Evergreen Shrub

Evergreen Groundcover

Plan View

Adding plants in this median will make the intersection more attractive. It will also slow cars

down and promote a safer driving experience.

Vicinity Map

page oriented north

Before and After1101 MLK JR. BOULEVARDThe new appearance for this site comes from the relocation of the parking lot, painting of the building facade and addition of screening structures and vegetation. Relocating the parking to the side of the building allows for more potential parking spaces while opening up the front for outdoor seating and/or plant-ings to make the site more hospitable. The plant suggestions offer shading and screening providing site definition and comfort.

Plant large trees for shaded border

Wooden fence around outdoor patio

Paint brick, sign and window frames

Plant shrub border behind parking

Add groundcovers at entrance

Before and After1201 MLK JR. BOULEVARDThe goal of these improvements is to provide an attractive front for the business and invite more customers in. Adding a variety of vegetation creates and inviting atmosphere. Mak-ing small improvements to the building will give the impression that the business has been doing very well. This will broaden the customer base and improve business.

Paint roof

Plant shrubs for vegetative screenAdd trees for accents

Add sidingClean up brick base

Add planters

Plant an attractive groundcover

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