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Urban Context
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1 | Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project Urban - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
1 | Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project Urban - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
1 | Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project Urban Context Washington, D.C. Connecticut Avenue 2 | Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project Neighborhood Context Cleveland Park Historic District Contributing
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Neighborhood Context
Cleveland Park Historic District Contributing 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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11 | 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 Spaces
Bonn, Germany
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Existing Conditions
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Existing Conditions
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Proposed Design
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15 | 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
Sculptural Functional Natural
Gateways and Urban Nodes
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Entrance into Share‐use area
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Ordway Plaza and the Metro area
23 | Parking Area Bus Shelter Bus Shelter Bike Shelter Metro Escalator Metro Escalator Outdoor Eating Areas
Ordway Plaza
Shared‐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
26 | Uptown Theater Proposed Tree Planting Seating Areas Metro Vents
Connecticut Avenue
Bike Racks Retail Post Office Retail Retail Existing Tree
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Public Realm at Uptown Theater
27 | Uptown Theater
Connecticut Avenue
Retail Post Office Retail (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 Clinic New Bus Shelter Retail Engine Co.
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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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37 | Public Art Bike Share Location
Connecticut Avenue
Existing Gas Station Relocated Bus Stop Bioretention Planter 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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