[PPT] - MOBILITY35 AESTHETICS Aesthetics Working Group 5 August 10, 2016 PowerPoint Presentation

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August 10, 2016

Aesthetics Working Group 5

MOBILITY35 AESTHETICS

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Review of AWG 4

Consensus on three concepts to go to public survey
Additional input received:

– Shading/location of trellises important – Vegetation was strongly preferred – Cross street naming should be located where best seen by users – Additional investigation requested regarding bike lane separation on elevated E/W cross street bridges – Minimize obstructions in shared use pathways, including lights, planters, trellises – Incorporate trellises into railing where feasible – Incorporate lighting into trellises where feasible

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Aesthetics Working Group schedule and goals

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Meeting 1

December 1, 2015

Project overview
Corridor assets
Themes

Meeting 4

Summer 2016

Update/develop up

to three aesthetic concepts

Meeting 5

Summer 2016

Refine preferred

concept

Meeting 2

February 2, 2016

Develop up to

three potential aesthetic themes

Next steps

Fall 2016 Design team develops:

Final working group

summary report

Final aesthetic

guideline document

Meeting 3

March 29, 2016

Develop up to

three draft aesthetic concepts

First online survey

Dec. 3, 2015

to Jan. 15, 2016 Second

nline

survey Jul 14 to Aug. 9, 2016

We are here

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Goals of AWG 5

Assess the findings of the public survey and refine the preferred

concept

Review aesthetic priorities for implementation for constrained

conditions

Evaluate application of the preferred concept:

– St. Johns Ave. (over mainlanes) – Woodland Ave. (under mainlanes) – Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (over mainlanes) – Decks

Draft Aesthetic Working Group Executive Summary
Discuss next steps and guideline document

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Getting the word out

At least 20 different webpages or email

lists

– AWG respective groups – TxDOT, agency and organization partners

Mobility35

– My35.org/Capital page link – e-newsletter, August 2016 edition – e-blast re: various Travis County outreach

TxDOT

Twitter, Facebook, and Media Center website

Flyer distribution

– Public Libraries – Recreation Centers – University of Texas at Austin (various locations) – Coffee Shops/Cafes

Media outlets including Austin American

Statesman, Time Warner Cable News, and KXAN

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And the preferred concept winner is…….

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3F

3B 3C 3D

3E 3A 2F

2B 2C 2D

2E 2A

1B 1C 1D

1E 1A 1F

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Preferred Concept

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Winner: Concept 1 with a total of 1,520 votes

*The information shown on this slide is for discussion purposes only. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints, funding availability, and maintenance agreements with local partners.

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Online Survey Results

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Final Results

Rank Rank Concept Concept # of First

f First Place V

lace Votes

#1 Concept 1 1,520 #2 Concept 3 507 #3 Concept 2 503

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Concept details

Angled trellis posts with integrated lighting

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Drought tolerant landscape plantings and vines where feasible and space allows Texas classic guardrail with capitol themed trellis Quartex paving with similar color/texture for retaining wall treatments

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Concept details

Pavement treatment similar to Capitol rotunda, potential to vary paver patterns/banding for added interest

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Street name identifiers integrated into guardrail when viewed from mainlanes Accent lighting (coordinate with high mast locations) Concrete panel retaining walls with formliner texture

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Corridor aesthetic priorities

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Considerations to keep in mind for specific projects

Final alignments and construction elements including aesthetic

pportunities may vary for specific projects. Specifically:
Landscaping

– Constrained urban environment and space provide limited opportunities – Maintenance requires partnership with city of Austin – Water usage may be a concern for city under water restrictions

Art

– Requires partnership with city of Austin for maintenance – May only be installed where not a distraction to drivers

Signature Design Elements

– Installation may require assistance or sponsorship from partnering agencies/organizations

Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

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Funded project: St. Johns Ave.

Elements that

would be affected by the guideline document:

– Lighting – Landscape plantings – Concrete wall panels – Bridge columns – Trellis – Signage – Guardrail – Pavers

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St. Johns Ave. crossing over I-35 mainlanes

Pavers adjacent to concrete shared use path for additional pedestrian space Native plant palette and boulders with ease of maintenance in mind

*The information shown on this slide is for discussion purposes only. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints, funding availability, and maintenance agreements with local partners.

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Funded project: St. Johns Ave.

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*The information shown on this slide is for discussion purposes only. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints, funding availability, and maintenance agreements with local partners.

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Funded project: St. Johns Ave.

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Texas classic guardrail Street name identifiers on overpasses Unique column and concrete panel design inspired by adjacent influences such as the Capitol building and Waller creek Native plantings where space, clear zones and setbacks allow Trellis resembling Capitol grounds fence Concrete pavers and concrete panels with finish resembling pink granite Concrete retaining wall with formliner texture Raised accents at base of guardrail on elevated east/west crossings

*The information shown on this slide is for discussion purposes only. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints, funding availability, and maintenance agreements with local partners.

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Native plant palette

Spineless prickly pear

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Texas beargrass Queen Victoria agave Texas sage Red yucca Twist-leaf yucca

Skeleton leaf goldeneye

Prostrate rosemary Gulf muhly grass Creeping purple lantana Damianita Lindheimer muhly grass

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Native plant palette

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Mexican sycamore Live oak Palo verde Sweet acacia Texas redbud Crape myrtle

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Proposed project: Woodland Ave.

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Elements that

would be affected by the guideline document:

– Lighting – Landscape plantings – Concrete wall panels – Bridge columns – Trellis – Signage – Guardrail – Pavers

Stepped planters where space allows at abutment corners Native trees where space and sight distance/clear zone allows Paver colors match concrete wall panel color, texture, and finish Native plant palette and boulders with ease of maintenance in mind

Woodland Ave.

Woodland Ave. crossing underneath I-35 mainlanes

*The information shown on this slide is for discussion purposes only. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints, funding availability, and maintenance agreements with local partners.

I-35 Mainlanes

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Proposed project: Woodland Ave.

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Potential for art at abutments Stepped planters where space allows at abutment corners Texas classic imprint on standard guardrail Concrete panels resembling Capitol building and utilizing similar color & texture

*The information shown on this slide is for discussion purposes only. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints, funding availability, and maintenance agreements with local partners.

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Art at bridge abutments

If local partners step forward to commission, fund, and

maintain art, they would take lead and work with TxDOT for the art panels

– Timing is important – Constraints will be worked at as part of the process

If no local partner steps forward, options include:

– Default art panel – Textured panel – Retaining wall without panel

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Proposed project: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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Elements that

would be affected by the guideline document:

– Lighting – Landscape plantings – Concrete wall panels – Bridge columns – Trellis – Signage – Guardrail – Pavers

Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. crossing

ver I-35 mainlanes

Native plantings where space, clear zones and setbacks allow Trellis resembling Capitol grounds fence Pavers adjacent to concrete shared use path for additional pedestrian space

*The information shown on this slide is for discussion purposes only. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints, funding availability, and maintenance agreements with local partners.

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Proposed project: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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Trellis with ornamental lighting integrated into the structure and vines Pavers adjacent to concrete shared use path for additional pedestrian space

East/west cross street over I-35 mainlanes

*The information shown on this slide is for discussion purposes only. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints, funding availability, and maintenance agreements with local partners.

Texas classic guardrail

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Proposed project: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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Texas classic guardrail Street name identifiers on overpasses Unique column and concrete panel design inspired by adjacent influences such as the Capitol building and Waller creek Native plantings where space, clear zones and setbacks allow Trellis resembling Capitol grounds fence Concrete pavers and concrete panels with finish resembling pink granite Raised accents at base of guardrail on elevated east/west crossings

*The information shown on this slide is for discussion purposes only. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints, funding availability, and maintenance agreements with local partners.

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Location: Decks

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*The information shown on this slide is for discussion purposes only. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints, funding availability, and maintenance agreements with local partners.

Texas classic guardrail Unique concrete panel design inspired by adjacent influences such as the Capitol building and Waller creek Raised accents at base of guardrail on elevated east/west crossings Concrete retaining wall with formliner texture

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AWG Summary Report

Documents preferred concept decision process
What we heard
Format of Executive Summary and Final Report
Comments

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Example aesthetic guidelines – Kyle, Texas

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Guideline Document Example

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Next steps

Finalize Summary Report
Prepare Central Austin Aesthetic Technical Guidelines
Mobility35 public meetings/outreach opportunities

– 8/22 North Austin Express Lanes – Public Open House; Virtual Open House closes after 10 business days – 9/20 Central Austin Express Lanes – Public Open House; Virtual Open House closes after 10 business days – 9/29 Riverside – Public Hearing with 15-day comment period; Virtual Open House closes after 10 business days

Feedback on the AWG experience (with comment forms)

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Stay involved:

Web: www.My35.org/Capital Facebook: www.facebook.com/TxDOT Twitter: @TxDOTAustin Email: info@mobility35.org