Broadway/Lawrence Streetscape Design Charrette March 7, 2014

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1 Design Charrette March 7, 2014

2 Agenda Introductions Goals for Charrette Project Overview Project Scoping Alternative Development Streetscape Concepts

3 Overview Phase 1: North of Leland Avenue 2015 construction Phase 2: South of Leland Avenue 2016 construction*

4 Project Objectives Streetscape improvements New pedestrian plaza at Broadway/Racine intersection Pedestrian-friendly street on Clifton between Lawrence Avenue and Broadway Broadway between Gunnison St and Wilson Ave Lawrence Ave between Broadway and Winthrop Ave Desired Outcome Spur economic development, increase safety, and support mode shift in Uptown community

Within 1 mile: 70,000 residents, 22,000 jobs Regional

5 Context Existing Neighborhood Within 0.5 mile of project corridor: 28,000 residents, 6,900 jobs Within 1 mile: 70,000 residents, 22,000 jobs Regional entertainment destinations Aragon 4,500 capacity Riviera Theatre 2,500 capacity

6 Context Historic Area Uptown Square Sheridan Park Uptown Theatre Uptown Broadway Bldg Trust & Savings Bank Study area is commercial, entertainment, transportation core Schools, parks, homes adjacent to study area

7 Context Corridor Zoning Shopping Mixed-Use Commercial Surrounded by residential

8 Pedestrians Pedestrian Street overlay Designated for Chicago s best examples of pedestrian-oriented shopping streets Opportunities to enhance pedestrian travel paths Existing sidewalk widths (each side) Broadway: ft Lawrence: 6-12 ft

9 Transit Bus Routes Rt 81 - Lawrence 24 hrs/day every day Peak: 7-9 minutes Off-peak: minutes Rt 36 - Broadway Approx 4:00 am - 1:00 am every day Peak: 9 minutes Off-peak: 20 minutes Rt 78 Montrose (Wilson/Broadway) Approx 5:00 am - 11:00 pm every day Peak: 8-10 minutes Off-peak: minutes Lawrence L Station 4,500 avg weekday entries Wilson L Station 7,000 avg weekday entries

10 Transit Wilson Station Reconstruction Looking northwest at Wilson & Broadway Before and After Source: CTA

11 Transit Wilson Station Reconstruction Fewer CTA columns in Broadway Improve sight lines, safety, and street experience for automobiles, bikes, pedestrians Source: CTA

12 Bicycle Facilities 0.5 mile to regional Lakefront Trail Streets for Cycling 2020 Plan Crosstown routes Lawrence & Broadway Neighborhood routes Winthrop & Leland Source: Streets for Cycling 2020

Automobiles Street Functional ADT Lanes Class Broadway Minor Arterial 21,600 4 (2 future) Lawrence Minor Arterial 15,700 2 Wilson Major Collector 9,200 2 Racine Local n/a 2 Clifton Local n/a

13 Automobiles Street Functional ADT Lanes Class Broadway Minor Arterial 21,600 4 (2 future) Lawrence Minor Arterial 15,700 2 Wilson Major Collector 9,200 2 Racine Local n/a 2 Clifton Local n/a 1 Street Broadway Lawrence Wilson Racine Clifton Form/Function Thoroughfare Connector Connector Neighborhood Street (NS) Neighborhood Street (NS) or Service Way (SW) No truck routes or SRA s

14 Crash Analysis Quantity Injury Type 1 Fatality 11 A - incapacitating 41 B - non-incapacitating 49 C injury reported, not evident 379 Property damage All fatal and severe injury crashes were on Broadway Broadway/Lawrence intersection 25% of study area crashes Fatality location

15 Crashes Ped/Bike 35 Pedestrian (1 fatal) 24 Cyclist Pedestrian and cyclist crashes more likely to result in injuries than automobile-only crashes 64% of A injuries 56% of B injuries Select Locations Pedestrian Cyclist Crashes Crashes Broadway/Lawrence 8 10 Broadway/Wilson 10 3 Broadway CTA 7 4 Underpass

16 Complete Streets and Hierarchy Building Typology Center/Corridor (C) Roadway Form and Function Thoroughfare: Broadway Connector: Lawrence Ave, Wilson Ave Neighborhood Street: Racine Ave, Clifton Ave (or Service Way) Mode Hierarchy P-T-B-A (default)

17 Complete Streets Thoroughfare: Broadway City Connector: Lawrence Ave, Wilson Ave Neighborhood Street/Lane: Racine Ave, Clifton Ave (or Service Way/Alley)

18 Alternatives

19 Alternatives Racine Ave Cul-de-Sac Pros Eliminates potential turning conflicts Larger pedestrian plaza Cons Fire truck movement Narrow pedestrian path between Racine Cul-de- Sac & Broadway (7 ft)

20 Alternatives Racine Ave Two- Way T-intersection Pros Pedestrian plaza Fire truck access Cons Potential turning conflicts Sight lines limit landscaping

21 Alternatives Racine Ave One-Way Northbound T- intersection Pros Eliminates some conflicts Better sight lines allow landscaping Pedestrian plaza Cons Changes two-way street to one way (however, it will match Racine Ave South)

22 Alternatives Clifton Ave One- Way Northbound Pros Maintain existing access/route New ADA sidewalks and crossings Cons Potential vehicle bypass Potential conflicts with bikes and pedestrians

23 Alternatives Clifton Ave Dead- End Pros Pedestrian plaza Reduction of conflicts Cons Elimination of a vehicle path Bank loading area access constrained

24 Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Guidelines (SUIG) Streetscape Requirements evaluated per the Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Guidelines: Water Energy Economics Materials and Waste Climate and Air Quality Beauty and Community Urban Ecology Commissioning

25 Streetscape Concepts

26 Existing Conditions: Bridges Divide Broadway

27 Existing Conditions South of Bridge

28 Existing Conditions: North of Bridge West Side: Trees in grates and cobra head lights East Side: Vaulted Sidewalks

29 Existing Conditions: Riviera and Bank West: Trees only on Racine. No Trees north of Pancake House East: Pots and Vaulted Sidewalks

30 Existing Conditions: Lawrence and Broadway No Trees, Vaulted Sidewalks, Pots and Cobra Heads Note outdoor dine on Broadway

31 Existing Conditions: Lawrence and Broadway Vaulted Sidewalks on Lawrence west of Broadway Trees in grates N. Side of Lawrence east of Broadway Vaulted Sidewalk at Bank east of Broadway

32 Future Treatments

33 Future Treatments: CDOT Family of Elements

34 Potential New Linked Public Spaces on Broadway Very different in character, scale and urban impact, one activated by adjacent uses, the other needs use generated

35 Potential New Linked Public Spaces on Broadway Both could be part of a secondary pedestrian system Both could be part of a secondary pedestrian system

36 Axis Termination on Broadway Draw Interest to the South Both could be part of a secondary pedestrian system

37 Axis Termination on Broadway Potential Plaza Directly on Axis & Connected to Riviera

38 Axis Termination on Broadway Provides a terminus, draws eye south and helps create and outdoor room

39 Potential Plaza Connected to Riviera and Restaurant Outdoor Dine, Stage and Entertainment, Festivals, Connection to Boarders Building and across Broadway to Bank Plaza? Note Windy City Rib Fest held here

40 Potential Plaza 5,000 Sq. Ft. approx. 69 feet Potential Plaza of 5,000 sq. ft.

41 Concept: Music, Dine, part of a series of festival sites Potential Plaza of 5,000 sq. ft.

42 Concept: Music, Dine, part of a series of festival sites Leading the New American Culture Hollywood on Lake Michigan Jazz Age Melting Pot/Stew Potential Plaza of 5,000 sq. ft.

43 Example: Milwaukee and Division 5,000 SQ. FT

44 Example: Rush and State 6,000 SQ. FT

45 Example: (Kempf) Giddings Plaza 6,000 sq. ft. approx. Fountain Stage Outdoor dine Giddings Plaza: Larger and rectangle approx. 125 ft. x 49 ft. or 6,000 sq. ft.

46 Example: Giddings Plaza 6,000 sq. ft.

47 Example: Giddings Plaza 6,000 sq. ft.

48 Stages OTHER DESIGNS DIFFERENT SCALES

49 Stages Planter and raised platform available from Rough and Ready

50 Idea: Integrate an Art Component Music Columns, engraved with tunes from famous local artists can be read and played outside the Riviera. Could be repeated through secondary pedestrian system

51 Idea: Integrate an Art Component

52 Idea: Plaza, temp seating, stage, music columns stage There could be many configurations

53 Potential Plaza Issues: Vaulted Side Walk

54 CDOT Planters and Family of Elements

55 Planters Use above ground planters with no seating component

56 Planters

57 Public Art

58 Public Art: Potential Wall Treatments

59 Public Art: Potential Wall Treatments

60 Clifton creates a gap in the urban wall

61 Join open spaces unite urban wall

62 Gateway

63 Gateway MORE TRADITIONAL

64 Clifton Potential Plaza and Flex Street 95 FT. Approx. 11,000 sq. ft. without sidewalk, more than double the size of Riviera Plaza

65 Giddings Overlaid on Plaza GIDDINGS 6,000 sq. ft. REF: ICE RINK AT MILLENIUM IS 13,000 SQ. FT.

66 Plazas Very little seating, only grass to maintain However not flexible

67 Plaza Flexible with stage

68 Idea : Temporary Dine Malaga: Role out artificial turf, drop down concession pod and open for business

69 Temporary Dine San Francisco s PROXY project brought small businesses, like Ritual Coffee, together on a series of city-owned vacant lots.

70 People Spots

71 Clifton Flex Street

72 FLEX

73 FLEX

74 Markets and Festivals

75 Markets and Festivals NEW NIGHTIME FARMERS MARKET AT ARGYLE BY BROADWAY

76 General : Elements and Features Kiosks as Focal Points Storefront Art for Vacant Buildings

77 Recap Streetscape improvements New pedestrian plaza at Broadway/Racine intersection Pedestrian-friendly street on Clifton between Lawrence Ave and Broadway Broadway between Gunnison St and Wilson Ave Lawrence between Broadway and Winthrop Ave Desired Outcome Spur economic development, increase safety, and support mode shift in Uptown community

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