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Allegan Downtown Study

Background

Based on the success and increased investment

• ccurring as a result of the riverfront

redevelopment effort, the City of Allegan requested Abonmarche conduct a preliminary assessment and develop an approach to begin a comprehensive redevelopment of the downtown area that would result in:

• Revitalized Commercial Opportunities
• Improved Traffic Flow
• New Streetscapes and Improved Accessibility

Principles of Great Streets

• They are active, vibrant and accessible places that support human

contact and social activities

• They have character and are authentic, timeless and are a place of

pride

• They are diverse and have a balanced mix of components and shared

uses

• They are responsive to climate, seasons and day and night
• They celebrate the role of architecture, landscape and civic features
• They are safe and well-maintained- a place where people are

comfortable to be in

• They have a balance among the various types of transportation
• They relate and connect well to its bordering uses and fit with the

surrounding natural and built environment

Functions of Great Streets

• Ceremonial/Symbolic Social Spaces Place of Commerce

Outdoor Room

• A great street is memorable as a ceremonial or symbolic

place in the community and a venue for events (e.g. parades, fairs, etc.).

• A great street has social spaces - where people can gather,

watch other people and meet friends.

• A great street supports economic development because it is

a place of commerce - where people go to shop, eat and conduct business.

• A great street creates an outdoor room -a place where

buildings and vegetation define the limits of the public realm.

Project Tenants

• Developing a conceptual plan that would assist in

creating increased commercial vitality

• Improving traffic flow in the core community area
• Create entryways into the community that create a

sense of place

• Improving accessibility and

pedestrian safety in the downtown area

• Developing a plan that would not adverse impact overall

parking availability in the downtown area.

• Creating an environment that creates public space for

gathering by residents and visitors

EXISTING CONDITIONS – INVENTORY & ANALYSIS

EXISTING CONDITIONS – INVENTORY & ANALYSIS

EXISTING CONDITIONS – INVENTORY & ANALYSIS

• Narrow Walkways
• Lack of Amenities
• Minimal Seating/Gathering Areas
• Lack of Designated Venue Spaces
• Limited Landscape Areas

Overgrown Trees/Leaf Maintenance Etc.

• Identity/Character Image
• Accessibility
• Poor Pedestrian

Connectivity/Walkability

• Vehicular Circulation
• Aesthetics – dumpsters in

prominent locations, etc.

Existing Parking Statistics

• 60% Full on Busiest Day

TRAFFIC COUNTS AM PEAK 7:45 - 8:45

TRAFFIC COUNTS PM PEAK 4:30 – 5:30

MEETINGS WITH FOCUS GROUPS

• City Staff
• Downtown Business Owners
• Downtown Development Authority
• Open Spaces Committee

INPUT OBTAINED FROM MEETINGS

• People wanted space that was more pedestrian

friendly and inviting for people to stroll and explore the downtown

• Better defining and identifying public parking areas
• Get rid of current trees as leaves in the fall are a

hassle for store owners

• Create better public gathering places/festival

streets

• Freshen up the look of the downtown but keep it

uniquely Allegan

• Improve vehicular traffic flow and movement in the

downtown area and improved parking along Hubbard (no parallel)

• Create an environment that will attract new

businesses and investment downtown

INPUT OBTAINED FROM MEETINGS

• Look at opportunities for transforming iron bridge to

pedestrian/park space for enhanced community enjoyment

• Update streetscape amenities to include varied

seating options, technology, recycling, drinking fountain with pet bowl, dog waste stations

• Improve handicap accessibility
• Create spaces and screening for dumpsters
• Improve connectivity between riverfront plaza area

and downtown

• Reduce amount of hard surfaces and incorporate

appropriate landscaping materials

• Better entrance features with gateway, landscape

entrance signage, etc.

Overall Schematic Study Option A

Schematic Study Option A Enlarged Southeast Section

• Align Hubbard Street

Intersection

• Create Park and

Entrance Gateway

• Change Direction
• f Trowbridge

Schematic Study Downtown Option A

Schematic Study Option A Enlarged Downtown Festival Area

Schematic Study Option B Enlarged Downtown Festival Area

• Create Festival Streets
• Curb level with streets
• Two-way Locust Street
• Parallel Parking
• Bump-out Seating Areas
• Gathering spaces
• Café Seating
• Dumpster screening

Schematic Study Option A Enlarged Water Street Commercial Area

• Cafe seating
• Gathering

spaces

• Screened

Parkingand Dumpsters

Schematic Study Bridge Option A

• Pedestrian Park
• Eliminated

vehicular conflict

• Food

Truck/Vendor

• ptions
• Enhanced Views

Elevations Locust Street Option A

Elevations Hubbard Street Option A

Perspective View Locust Street

Downtown Parking Counts

Existing Parking Number Trowbridge/Cutler Lot = 89 Water Street Lots = 112 Hubbard Lot = 87 Hubbard Street = 50 Brady Street = 23 Water Street = 30 Locust Street = 42 Trowbridge Street = 37 Chestnut Street = 18 Total Spaces = 488 Proposed Parking Number Trowbridge/Cutler Lot = 83 Water Street Lots = 110 Hubbard Lot = 84 Hubbard Street = 40 Brady Street = 20 Water Street = 30 Locust Street = 27 Trowbridge Street = 29 Chestnut Street = 17 Total Spaces = 440

Overall Schematic Study Option B

Schematic Study Downtown Option B

Schematic Study Option B Enlarged Downtown Festival Area

• Create Festival Streets
• Curb level with streets
• Two-way Locust Street
• Parallel Parking northbound
• Perpendicular Parking

Southbound (bollard etc.)

• Bump-out Seating Areas
• Gathering spaces
• Café Seating
• Dumpster screening

Schematic Study Bridge/Bailey Option B

Elevations Locust Street Option B

Elevations Hubbard Street Option B

Perspective View Hubbard Street

Downtown Parking Counts

Existing Parking Number Trowbridge/Cutler Lot = 89 Water Street Lots = 112 Hubbard Lot = 87 Hubbard Street = 50 Brady Street = 23 Water Street = 30 Locust Street = 42 Trowbridge Street = 37 Chestnut Street = 18 Total Spaces = 488 Proposed Parking Number Trowbridge/Cutler Lot = 83 Water Street Lots = 110 Hubbard Lot = 84 Hubbard Street = 40 Brady Street = 20 Water Street = 30 Locust Street = 35 Trowbridge Street = 29 Chestnut Street = 17 Total Spaces = 448

Recommended Parking Lot Screening (Day View)

Recommended Parking Lot Screening (Night View)

Amenities: Contemporary/Traditional

Amenities: Modern/Industrial

Amenities: Traditional

Questions