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Home My WebLink AboutStreetscape Downtown.pptJOES, Ilk's.. . V4::7�� .t r - SCHEMATIC STREETSCAPE DESIGN DUBUQ UESi E- SCHEMATIC STREETSCAPE DESIGN. WASHINGTONST� CPEDESTRIAN MALL- SCHEMATIC DESIGN 7i A MAIN CAMPUS WASHINGTONST 0 °o L� BLOOMINGTON ST MARKET Si El LEFFERSON ST IOWA AVE IOWA AVE w� CAMPUS CAMPUS (9� IOWAAVE H.IIH.El SWAN PARK COLLEGE 11 BLOOMINGTON ST MARKET Si El LEFFERSON ST IOWA AVE IOWA AVE w� CAMPUS CAMPUS (9� IOWAAVE Eli] - lfl M CE COURTST H.IIH.El SWAN PARK COLLEGE 11 �� BURLINGTON � Eli] - lfl M CE COURTST r ,� a v. +. • � .. _ � .�. 'YR'��aa , w v 'fix' Y J r tt WLL � 'tea , i�!p� I v III � ,� � n �� rt�,l�l�, 93 r-� � +� t b ��> Jlk ±,. �� it _� .a ,� . _ _—. NN, i «144 G1 kg. APRYPOORCANOPY r. F -- 1eG BH b. ROOALRNG SINCOAL A—Glk bl " N I t „w POOR !A — — F. Al t ,� of AIR CANOPY Existing vault access door. C I M I I I! IeM K OI X 19711103/ &W-11 1 111911 F_ 1 I/_ 1 U1 V • Evaluation of existing framework and allocation of space • Wider than average travel lanes [ +16' ] • Vaults extend into public ROW with access doors at sidewalk • Existing tree canopy is limited [ 3/9 existing trees coded red ] • Mix of lighting types • Aging streetscape components • Aging utilities View of west side of Dubuque Street near Washington Street. DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN View along east side of Dubuque Street from intersection with Washington Street. A PARKING E, PENCE REPNU�RED SIDE 10 ATFRCTNT S o Proposed section _ q b_ b_ oohing north. �o , A I 3 UPERE STORM LINE .,=,� o- � PR POSEDRM11ae. — IN OR oSTREET o IL 19.7' PEDESTRIAN ZONE 9.0' PARK. 11.0' TRAVEL 1110' TR PROPOSED FRAMEWORK ELECTRIC • Redistribute available space- reduce width of travel lanes and expand pedestrian zone 18^ STORM • Maximize on- street parking ELECTRIC 10 "WATER MAIN ELECTRIC • Some parking spaces to be designated as loading during certain hours SANITARYSEWER • Sidewalk extensions at the intersections DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN Existing section looking north. ELECTRIC ELECTRIC FIBER OPTIC VACANT - RLTIIRE RFSTABRANT EL LONFA /SAGE ♦SKY �I I ?LECTRICJ T 18' STORM J ELECTRIC ECTR IC LE SANITARY SEWER L 10' WATER MAIN PARKING 8SPACES. 10 LOADINGIPUBLIC. MOPED, 2 PARKLETS BIKE CAPACITY 2 LOCATIONS, 10.12 BIKES BENCHES 2 TRASH RECEPTACLES 10 TREES 9 PARKING I ADP. COMPLIANT, 14 SPACES, 4 LOADING /PVBUC. MOPED BIKE C.4PACIT° 4.00ATCNS, I- RACKS, 22 BIKES I PFNC4Fs ] AND' ND V DHAI SFATS TRASH RECEPTACLE' 6 TREES 14 DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN ICI ELECTRIC ELECTRIC FIBER OPTIC PREFERRED SCHEMATIC DESIGN PLAN • Expand the pedestrian realm and extend the character of the Pedestrian Mall to the north [additional 10' allocated to the pedestrian zone] • Catenary lighting creates a unique night -time environment and memorable entrance to the downtown core • New pedestrian and roadway lighting • Colorful hanging baskets • Custom light pole bases • New street trees with low maintenance shrub and groundcover planting areas • Expanded planting and seating area at Prairie Lights • Increased bicycle parking • Enhanced paving at the crosswalks and intersection sidewalk extensions Day view of Dubuque Street from Iowa Avenue. DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN Night view of Dubuque Street from Iowa Avenue. DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN View of Dubuque Street, midblock. DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN SIDEWALK CAFE STUDIES A 3 Existing sidewalk cafe at Micky's Nodo: 155 SF existing 195 SF with 8' clear walkway 225 SF with b' clear walkway Micky's: 270 SF existing 195 SF with 8' clear walkway 235 SF with b' clear walkway NOOO 1555F MICKEY'S 273 5F EXISTING PARKLETS ESS DOOR (TYP.j '.NTS OF EXISTING T (TYP.) [IC)7 ❑( )❑ DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN HOOD /� 195 SF WITH 6' CLEAR WALKWAY D 225 SF WITH 6' CLEAR WALKWAY lil_ f I' jj MICKEY'S I j 195 SF WITH 6' CLEAR WALKWAY - - - -I Q 235 SF W ITH 6' CLEAR WALKWAY 6.0' SIDEWALK CAFE CURB SIDE LIGHTING AND SITE FURNISHINGS LIGHTING Pedestrian lighting with hanging baskets, and monument lighting with catenary lights will light BIKE RACK Dubuque Street. BOLA, LANDSCAPE FORMS BENCH ES - 6' LENGTH W/ CENTER ARM + INDIVIDUAL SEATS SCARBOROUGH, LANDSCAPE FORMS TRASH RECEPTACLE RECYCLING SYSTEM SCARBOROUGH, LANDSCAPE FORMS BIG BELLY RECYCLING SYSTEMS DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. 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SCHEMATIC DESIGN EXISTING CONDITIONS AND SITE ANALYSIS • Boasts an active street life with an eclectic mix of retail and restaurants • Different types of parking spaces with limited parking available along west block • Wider than average travel lanes [ 14' ] • Vaults extend into public ROW with access doors at sidewalk • Mature tree canopy [ 9/27 existing trees coded red] • Mix of lighting types • Aging streetscape components • Utilities and water main break in 2013 SUMMARY WEST BLOCK PARKING 2 ADA, B LOADING /PUBLIC, 8 DIAG. BIKE CAPACITY 10 LOCATIONS BENCHES 7 TRASH RECEPTACLES 9 TREES 10 EXISTING, REMOVE 3 PARKING 3 ADA, 5 LOAD /PUBLIC, 12 DIAG. BIKE CAPACITY 6 LOCATIONS BENCHES 7 TRASH RECEPTACLES 6 TRFFS 13 EXISTING, REMOVE 2 .. PARKING 2 ADA- COMPLIANT, 20 SPACES' BIKE CAPACITY 20 RACKS (40 BIKES) BENCHES 8 TRASH RECEPTACLES 8 TREES 91- W/ 70F 97 FXISTING 'SOME SPACES TO BE DESIGNATED AS LOADING 'SOME SPACES TO BE DESIGNATED AS LOADING DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN PREFERRED SCHEMATIC DESIGN PLAN P � i • New pedestrian and roadway lighting • Inform use with three wayfnding kiosks • Expanded planting areas with infll street trees and low maintenance ground plane plantings • Unifying streetscape components • Enhanced bicycle parking • Durable and low maintenance concrete paving • Programmatic opportunity at Englert Theater PARKING 2 ADA- COMPLIANT, 14 SPACES'lq BIKE CAPACITY 29 RACKS (58 BIKES) BENCHES 7 TRASH RECEPTACLES 7 TREES 22. W/ I1 OF 22 EXISTING 'SOME SPACES TO BE DESIGNATED AS LOADING DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN PREFERRED SCHEMATIC DESIGN PLAN P � i • New pedestrian and roadway lighting • Inform use with three wayfnding kiosks • Expanded planting areas with infll street trees and low maintenance ground plane plantings • Unifying streetscape components • Enhanced bicycle parking • Durable and low maintenance concrete paving • Programmatic opportunity at Englert Theater Proposed section at Mama's Deli looking west. Proposed section at Englert Theater looking west. 0 F6ELE P IC Eqy ELEGRiIG Q L ELECTRIC L WNIAW SEWER SiCPMSEW£R ELECTRIC DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN Bird's eye view of Washington Street from Clinton Street. DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN Bird's eye view of Washington Street from Linn Street. DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN Perspective view outside Englert Theater. Area with movable seating, benches, and a nearby light fixture with electrical access for outdoor performances. DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN LIGHTING AND SITE FURNISHINGS VELKOM�� M, 'Iris WELCOME VITEJTE =R BIENVENIDO DITIII 1317113 gym. WAYFINDING KIOSKS The centerpiece of this wayfnding family is the recurring "screen" of metal text in various languages. The signage elements feature metal structures atop a precast base. The text screen is comprised of a single sheet of metal with internal LED illumination. The map components are illuminated from within, and the text screens receive subtle internal illumination. LIGHTING Pedestrian light and roadway light with pedestrian lights. The design of the light post is meant to mimic the dome and cornice of the old state capital. BIKE RACK BOLA, LANDSCAPE FORMS BENCHES - 6' LENGTH W/ CENTER ARM SCARBOROUGH, LANDSCAPE FORMS TRASH RECEPTACLE SCARBOROUGH, LANDSCAPE FORMS RECYCLING SYSTEM BIG BELLY RECYCLING SYSTEMS DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN MOVEABLE TABLES + CHAIRS BISTRO COLLECTION, FERMOB N N m 0 PLAN KEY APPROPRIATE FOR PRESERVATON APPROPRIATE IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES BUT WILL REQUIRE MORE CARE SHOULD BE REMOVED OR AT MINIMUM, NO FURTHER INVESTMENT OF TIME OR FUNDS J ®• � Io • „g S? ®� C3� o, o0 77roo , EI 1 roll t T DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN EXISTING CONDITIONS AND SITE ANALYSIS • Boasts an active pedestrian life with an eclectic mix of retail and restaurants • Strong foundation in place with mature tree canopy, popular play area, and successful events • Aging infrastructure [ lighting ] • Some components in a state of disrepair [ paving, limestone planter walls, furnishings, kiosks ] • Evaluation of existing tree canopy PREFERRED SCHEMATIC DESIGN PLAN Create a series of secondary destinations to further enrich the experience of the Pedestrian Mall. • Entries become more welcoming • Black Hawk Mini Park is reimagined with a feature public art piece • Strengthen the Weather Dance Fountain and performance space • Enhanced opportunities for families and children's play �111e Introduce a multi - layered lighting framework. " • New pedestrian lighting • Permanent stage canopy lighting • Illumination of wayfnding kiosks • Fountain lighting • Accent tree lighting • Up- lighting of story walls s 3 Fr ,owurro:arocu' _a,,,. ? i TIE Uxpxe,x 3 s DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN 'Freshen Up' and Reinvigorate the Pedestrian Mall. • Updated wayfnding elements celebrate Iowa City's unique history and provide user orientation • New furnishings • Selective surface repair and new brick banding • Repair limestone planter walls • Enhance the tree planting program • Expanded planting areas • Enhanced electrical capacity • Utility upgrades CLINTON STREET ENTRY AND WEST SECTION • Gateway feature with catenary lighting • Illuminated wayfnding kiosk • Entry room and 'story wall' with uplighting • Expanded bicycle parking • New shade structure with com- munity dining table • Flexible program space p SALVAGED BRICK PAVERS TO ® PREASTPA RS ®a ALIME70NECURRB 16 urviaTONESEATWALLTYP, ® BICYCLE RACK TO m LEAST RECEPTACLE SCARBOROUGH PAR ®TCKLEWYNEYS PIANO ® aSHNG OUTDOOR CAFE ®W YANHINGNCK The proposed gateway feature with catenary lighting creates a welcoming entry. The entry room is focused on a new, updated wayfnding kiosk and provides user orientation. ® GFa REEPTACEPEAaTAL PAY ® OVERHEAR GATEWAY FEATURE WE CANENARV HOMING ® ACCEUTTREE NGMING OVERHEAD HARVEST TRAeL STAND UP EAH, ® VENDOR CART ,POTENTMELOCATION WE, STORY WALL WILD ACCENT LIGHTING ,HRGM VASES 46 ® RECYCLING STATION DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN A new contemporary structure shades and defines a communal dining table. DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN J WEATHERDANCE FOUNTAIN AND PERFORMANCE SPACE • Permanent stage canopy and enlarged performance stage becomes a focal point at the heart of the Pedestrian Mall • Reorient seating and planter walls to improve views during shows • Layers of lighting • Wayfnding kiosk • Up- lighting at 'story wall' Friday night concert series appeals to a diverse group of users. Stepped seating has been reconfigured into a more traditional amphitheater layout to improve views during the performances. p SALVAGED BRICK PAVERS PAR ® BENCHI BENCH 16 TOTAL TO ®W YFKPIKGCORK ® RELOCATED ART ACCENT N EE JGHNNG ® Trvrearvom WALL P'rvecrvn ®WEATHERECANCE FOUNTAIN ® x[avcurvc STATION DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN A.IALL FL NE 311 /F I FROM CENTER OF DUBUQUE STREET/ PEDE. 1 1 I'� I P I,x I� !° -------- L-------- w.__ NOW i 575sf Canopy � walkway -r. ............ J C) PLAN DIAGRAM a D) VIEW OF CANOPY SHADING AND SHELTER DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN PERMANENT STAGE + CANOPY Situated symmetrically on the Dubuque Street corridor, this dynamic feature provides a primary destination for performance and activity within the Pedestrian Mall. The canopy structure provides shelter and shading for an expanded, multipurpose stage below. The canopy offers integrated, adjustable lighting options for various uses, and can accommodate a range of outdoor performances and events. LAYERS OF LIGHTING Tree Uplighting Precedent LED architectural lights illuminate the canopy and will include the option of subtle color changes to create a dynamic lighting environment. DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN Fountain Lighting Precedent At Linn Street, a gateway feature with catenary lighting creates a welcoming entry and establishes a sense of arrival. SMALL FDIC 311 PRI IWG °' DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN CHILDREN'S PLAY ZONE AND LINN STREET ENTRY • New trees in expanded planting areas with colorful, low maintenance plantings • New concrete paving with seating and public artwork nodes • BenchMARK gallery • Interactive Eco -LAB with educational exhibits • Gateway feature with catenary lighting • Improve drainage at Bread Garden and west of fixed play • Relocated public art: Dorothy, Ties that Bind, Tickle My Keys p KAL„AGER BRICK PAVERS PAY I ® RECYCLED GLASS PAVES o HEBRIDES EPAVERS ® RESILIENT RUBBER SURFACING [PATTERN AS SHOWN] m IND RTRLHAL SEATS CANTWELL PAY I ® BEJCHMApt BENCH 16 TOTAL TO ®TUCKLEMYNEYS PIANO W YFKRIKGYORK ® RELOCATED ART ® OVER HEAR GATEWAY FEATURE WE ® ACCETTRETOMIKG ® ERSHNG PLAYGROANR ® RECYCLING ELSTON WATER ® OORKIA�OOMAEKOIAR ® VEGETABLE GARDENS PREFERRED SCHEMATIC DESIGN PLAN Create a series of secondary destinations to further enrich the experience of the Pedestrian Mall. • Entries become more welcoming • Black Hawk Mini Park is reimagined with a feature public art piece • Strengthen the Weather Dance Fountain and performance space • Enhanced opportunities for families and children's play �111e Introduce a multi - layered lighting framework. " • New pedestrian lighting • Permanent stage canopy lighting • Illumination of wayfnding kiosks • Fountain lighting • Accent tree lighting • Up- lighting of story walls s 3 Fr ,owurro:arocu' _a,,,. ? i TIE Uxpxe,x 3 s DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN 'Freshen Up' and Reinvigorate the Pedestrian Mall. • Updated wayfnding elements celebrate Iowa City's unique history and provide user orientation • New furnishings • Selective surface repair and new brick banding • Repair limestone planter walls • Enhance the tree planting program • Expanded planting areas • Enhanced electrical capacity • Utility upgrades DOWNTOWN IOWA CRY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN INTERNATIONAL VERBIAGE- WELCOME VE L KOM Slovak vstku Bennali* WELCOME English VITEJTE Cierh �rkiT Chinese BIENVENIDO Spanish 131X11 13101-11 Hebrew WAYFINDING KIOSKS • Recurring 'screen' of metal text to reinforce the 'City of Literature' distinction • Incorporate a broad spectrum of languages • Metal structure atop a precast concrete base • Create a lighting hierarchy: Iowa City, mapping, internal illumination of metal fabric • Six wayfnding kiosks proposed within phase one schematic design study area