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Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 1|
Transcript of Improvement Project 1|€¦ · 19/10/2017 · Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement...
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Urban Context
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Washington, D.C. Connecticut Avenue
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Neighborhood Context
Cleveland Park Historic DistrictContributing Drainage Areas
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WMATA Zone of Influence
WMATA Tunnel
Approximate Depth 60’
Approximate Height 40’
Retail Stores
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Cleveland Park ‐ A diminished streetscape
The goal is to recreate a vibrant public realm.
Elevate Delineate Create
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Elevate the pedestrian experience.
Concept Strategies
Delineate clearly defined flexible
zones in the public space.
Create spaces that will make Cleveland Park a destination.
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Public Outreach
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Raise the service lane and ensure user safety
A significant change in Cleveland Park
Behavior Indicators integrated into the streetscape.
1. Incorporate different paving materials, colors, and textures to orient and alert pedestrians – as well as motorists.
2. Buffer sidewalks with streetscape elements to ensure pedestrian comfort and confidence.
3. Create gathering areas for seating and congregate.
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Shared‐use Space vs. Shared Surface
Raising the Service Lane
Concern: Eliminating a traditional safety barrier – the raised curb.
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Examples of Shared Surface
Bollards as buffering elements to create a safe pedestrian sidewalks
Different color banding to warn pedestrians of
potential conflict
Different paving patterns to visually
separate the two areas
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Buffering elements to create a safe pedestrian
space
Rough (Detectable) banding to warn pedestrians and
motorists
Different paving materials to visually
separate the two areas
Examples of Shared‐use SpacesBonn, Germany
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Existing Conditions
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Existing Conditions
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Proposed Design
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12” x 24” Grey Concrete Pavers
Poured‐in‐Place Concrete Pavement
12” x 24” Grey Concrete Pavers
Porous Rubber Pavement around existing and proposed trees
Behavior Indicators: Pavements
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Behavior Indicators: Buffering
Granite Banding as detectable warning strip
Granite Banding as detectable warning strip
Granite Banding as traffic control device
Granite Bollard for physical separation
Tree Planting for physical and visual separation
Planters for physical
separation
Segmented granite curbing
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Behavior Indicators: Gathering Areas
Areas for restaurant seating
Areas for congregating
Areas for window shopping
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The Shared‐use Area
Existing Conditions
Proposed Shared‐use Area
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The Shared‐use Area
Site Plan
Shared
‐use
Area
Pedestrian‐only Walking Zone
Travel Lane
Parking Lane
Tree Planting Area
40’10’
10’
10’
8’+/‐6
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The Shared‐use Area’s design palette influences the rest of Cleveland Park’s Streetscape Design
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Public Art
SculpturalFunctional
Natural
Gateways and Urban Nodes
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Entrance into Share‐use area
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Ordway Plaza and the Metro area
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Parking Area
Bus Shelter
Bus Shelter
Bike Shelter
Metro Escalator
Metro Escalator
Outdoor Eating Areas
Ordway PlazaShared‐use
Area
Post Office
Gathering Area and Seating Wall
Metro Elevator and Vents
Metro Vents
Connecticut Avenue
Terraced Greenspaces
Seating Area
Seating Area
Public Art
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Existing Condition at Service Lane Exit
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Ordway Plaza
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Public Realm at Uptown Theater
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Uptown Theater
Proposed Tree Planting Seating Areas
Metro Vents
Connecticut Avenue
Bike Racks
RetailPost Office
Retail Retail
Existing Tree
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Public Realm at Uptown Theater
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Uptown Theater
Connecticut Avenue
RetailPost OfficeRetail
(Restaurant)Retail
Marquee Limits
Planting Soil under sidewalk
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Increase Planting Volume for Street Trees
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Public Realm at Uptown Theater
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Public Realm at Uptown Theater
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Public Realm at Uptown Theater
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Public Realm near Fire Station
Walgreens
New Trees and Seating
Connecticut Avenue
Metro Escalator
Medical ClinicNew
Bus ShelterRetail
Engine Co. No. 28
Existing Tree
Residential / Retail
Walking Zone
Spill‐out Zone
Planting Zone
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Public Realm near Fire Station
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Public Realm near Fire Station
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Public Realm near Fire Station
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Connecticut Avenue
Existing Gas
Station
Public Realm at the Porter Street and Quebec Street Intersection
Broadmoor Apartments
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Public Art
Bike Share Location
Connecticut Avenue
Existing Gas
StationRelocated Bus Stop
BioretentionPlanter
Existing Hedge
Broadmoor Apartments
Bulbouts for Traffic Calming
Existing Bus Stop (relocated)
Seating Areas
Porter Square
Expanded Sidewalk
Public Realm at the Porter Street and Quebec Street Intersection
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Public Realm at the Porter Street and Quebec Street Intersection
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Public Realm at the Porter Street and Quebec Street Intersection
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Site Furnishing
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Behavior Indicators
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Bike Shelter near Metro Escalator
