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Mobility35 Aesthetics 03/29/2016

March 29, 2016

Aesthetics Working Group 3

MOBILITY35 AESTHETICS

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What we heard regarding three themes Connectivity:

• Improve east/west

pedestrian connections

• Safe and well

marked

• Local identity

defined by concrete panels

• Tie-in as applicable

with downtown wayfinding

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Nature:

• Authentic natural

elements

• Simple walls
• Terracing
• Creek/stream

themes

• Nature as a buffer

between roadway and bike/ped

• Maximize

landscaped areas

• Sturdy/native

plantings

Art:

• Blank canvas
• ption with murals

later OR

• Walls & periodic

art – panel (1) designed by artist to be repeated along the corridor

• r several smaller

repeating designs

• Trellis or panels

with art on east/west crossings

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What we heard regarding green infrastructure and sustainability Working Group would like to see:

• Use of native plantings which require minimal or no irrigation
• Wildflowers and no-mow areas
• Planting choices that support pollinators and wildlife
• Bio-swales
• Lighter colored concrete to reduce heat island effect
• LED lighting which minimizes energy usage

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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

• Determine

preferred draft concept

Meeting 5

Summer 2016

• Review final draft
• f refined

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

Public input needed! Take online survey

• Dec. 3, 2015

to Jan. 15, 2016 Second

• nline

survey Spring 2016

We are here

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Revisit elements that could have substantial impact

• East/west crossings
• Shared use path environment
• Landscape design (hard/soft) and performance*
• Bridges as viewed from the mainlanes*
• Wayfinding*
• Lighting*
• Vertical walls

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* Elements added by the working group during Meeting #2

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Connectivity – east/west cross street under I-35 mainlanes

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

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Connectivity – shared use path environment

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

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Connectivity – east/west cross street over I-35 mainlanes

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

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Connectivity – I-35 mainlanes under east/west cross street

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

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Connectivity theme – considerations

• Over-signage could create a cluttered look and adjacent

wayfinding such as the city of Austin’s program must be considered

• Location-specific items such as unique signage could be more

costly to fabricate and replace over time

• Landscaping along corridor requires partnership with city of

Austin for maintenance

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Connectivity – theme boards

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

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Nature – east/west cross street under I-35 mainlanes

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

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Nature – shared use path environment

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

Mobility35 Aesthetics 03/29/2016

Nature – east/west cross street over I-35 mainlanes

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

Mobility35 Aesthetics 03/29/2016

Nature – I-35 mainlanes under east/west cross street

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

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Nature theme – considerations

• Landscaping along corridor requires partnership with city of

Austin for maintenance

• Constrained urban environment and space provide limited
• pportunities for planting and maintaining robust natural

features

• Water usage may be a concern for city under water restrictions

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Nature – theme boards

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

Mobility35 Aesthetics 03/29/2016

Art – east/west cross street under I-35 mainlanes

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

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Art – shared use path environment

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

Mobility35 Aesthetics 03/29/2016

Art – east/west cross street over I-35 mainlanes

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

Mobility35 Aesthetics 03/29/2016

Art – I-35 mainlanes under east/west cross street

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

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Art theme – considerations

• Artists/partners need to be identified to create, install, and fund

pieces

• Timing of art installations needs to coincide with construction to

avoid providing blank pallet for graffiti

• Art along the corridor requires partnership with city of Austin for

maintenance

• Graffiti/defacement of art may trigger painting over with

minimal opportunity for artist to repair

• Artworks may only be installed where they are not a distraction

to drivers

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Art – theme boards

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The artist renderings shown are conceptual in nature and are for discussion purposes only. Final alignments and construction elements may vary. Actual project details will be subject to design constraints and funding availability.

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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

• Determine

preferred draft concept

Meeting 5

Summer 2016

• Review final draft
• f refined

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

Public input needed! Take online survey

• Dec. 3, 2015

to Jan. 15, 2016 Second

• nline

survey Spring 2016

We are here

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Next steps

• Internal finalization and refinement of up to 3 concepts based
• n your input received tonight
• Public outreach survey will open spring 2016, includes 3

community outreach opportunities

• Aesthetics Working Group 4 meeting date: June 28, June 29,

July 6 or July 7

• Feedback on tonight (comment forms)

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