West Seventh Street Corridor Plan. SIOUX CITY, IOWA June 2014

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1 West Seventh Street Corridor Plan SIOUX CITY, IOWA June 2014

2 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PREPARED FOR: The City of Sioux City PREPARED BY: 900 Farnam on the Mall Suite 100 Omaha, Ne Whispering Creek Dr Sioux City, Ia

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview...4 History...6 Design Principles and Working Goals...8 Process...10 Overall Streetscape Plan...12 West 7 th Typical Cross Section...14 West 7 th Streetscape Design Concepts...16 Streetscape Amenities...32 Green Infrastructure...36 Landscape Plantings...38 Story In Art...40 Facade Rehabilitation Concepts...44 Bridge Enhancements...48 Future Event Spaces Cost Opinion

4 Deteriorating Sidewalks Existing Fencing Existing Barbed Wire Fencing Ponding Water Along West 7 th Street 4

5 OVERVIEW Since its original platting in the 1860 s, West 7 th Street has been a primary entry into downtown Sioux City. Over its long history, West 7 th Street has been the home to retail, manufacturing, foundries, and has been known as an auto row and immigrant-friendly area with a history of restaurants, shops, and service establishments owned and operated by minorities. The mix of businesses found today along West 7 th Street is reflective of this broad diversity and lends itself to a mix of uses along the Corridor. Due to aging infrastructure and existing potential for improvement, the City of Sioux City is investing in the West 7 th Street Corridor. The City has begun this investment with the recently completed Wesley Parkway reconstruction, an ambitious building façade program for businesses along West 7 th Street, and the commitment to reconstruct a major stretch of the West 7 th Street Corridor and the underlying 100+ year old utilities. This master plan is intended to provide guidance for the design of a new West 7 th Street Corridor that stretches from Wesley Parkway to Hamilton Boulevard. The plan was crafted through a robust public process, including both an advisory group and stakeholder group. Existing West 7 th Street looking towards the Bluff Street intersection 5

6 Sanborn Map West 7 th Street during the 1908 Perry Creek Flood West 7 th Street in the 1940 s 6

7 HISTORY West 7 th Street was platted in the 1860 s and became the manufacturing center for early Sioux City, which transitioned in the 1920 s into an auto row. As an immigrant-friendly area, West 7 th Street has a long history of restaurants, shops, and service establishments owned and operated by minorities. West 7 th Street building facades (1908) West 7 th Street building facade and advertising painted on brick walls 7

8 Tiger brick formerly manufactured in Sioux City Brick Crenellations Painted Advertisements Existing Building Facades and Architectural Character 8

9 DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND WORKING GOALS The West 7 th Street Corridor Plan addresses the following goals in the design; the pedestrian environment must be improved, the streetscape must express an evocative and relevant narrative, there must be adequate transportation and parking, businesses will be accommodated during the duration of construction, and the design will improve and strengthen the architecture within the Corridor. In order to create a pedestrian friendly environment, the traffic lanes will be reduced from four to three, allowing for wider sidewalks and lane widths that meet today s design standards. The streetscape will include green spaces and gathering areas throughout the Corridor. The design will tell the story of West 7 th Street s unique history. By referencing existing site materials and incorporating unique artwork at the entries to the Corridor and along the street, the area will have an unique identity within Sioux City. The redesigned streets will include convenient areas for parking, allow needed access for loading and unloading, and accommodate all forms of transportation. During construction, it is essential to minimize disruption to businesses operating on West 7 th Street. To do this, the design will employ good phasing strategies and ensure that the proceedings are communicated well and often with businesses. The efforts in improving the West 7 th Street Corridor will ensure the longevity of the streetscape. The elements used will be durable and low maintenance. The planting selections will be realistic, healthy species that are environmentally suitable and durable in the urban environment. A set of directions or policies will be established for how the streetscape elements should be maintained. Working with the existing facades, the architecture will reinforce the building edge through vacant lots, strengthen the building stock along the Corridor, and creatively screen industrial businesses. 9

10 This preliminary street section was explored, but due to public comment, bike lanes were removed. In the new street configuration, bike lanes could be added if need arises in the future. Concept Sketch for Festival Space Concept Sketch looking east from West 7 th and Omaha Street intersection 10

PROCESS Preliminary Streetscape Concepts Concept

Meetings with business owners and the advisory

and business owners along West 7 th Street, door to

meeting, a three-day design charrette, and a public

11 PROCESS Preliminary Streetscape Concepts Concept Sketch - Exploration Concept Sketch - Gateway Element Meetings with business owners and the advisory committee The City and design team conducted a robust public participation process. Meetings included a kickoff meeting with stakeholders and business owners along West 7 th Street, door to door visits with business owners, a Visual Listening meeting, a three-day design charrette, and a public presentation of the proposed design concept for West 7 th Street. At the visual listening meeting, streetscape and urban design images were shown to the group. The group was given cards to gauge the likability of the image to determine if elements from the image should be included in the West 7 th Street project. 11

12 DIAMOND VOGEL LESSMAN S LIGHTING CENTER ARCHIE S DINER DIAMOND THAI CUISINE 7 TH STREET AUTO WEST 7 TH STREET HAMILTON BLVD OMAHA ST COOK ST 3E MAIN ST DA KAO BERNIE S LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER 12

WEST 7 TH STREET CORRIDOR STREETSCAPE PLAN The long history and wide mix of business over time has resulted in a vibrant and eclectic character to this street.

13 WEST 7 TH STREET CORRIDOR STREETSCAPE PLAN The long history and wide mix of business over time has resulted in a vibrant and eclectic character to this street. The plan and design draws upon this randomness in its patterns and unifies the Corridor with a common design language. Colorful, durable, and contemporary materials are repeated down the street, creating a unified Corridor that respects its history and encourages reinvestment. HONG KONG MARKET CARQUEST AUTO PARTS KOLLMAN APPLIANCE TRAN COLLISION J & L WEST 7 TH STREET SIOUX ST MARKET ST BLUFF ST WESLEY PKWY PRESTIGE COLLISION CENTERS UNITED RENT ALL JUNIOR LEAGUE SIOUXLAND LOCK & KEY AMERICAN HOME HEALTH CARE N 13

14 PAGE TITLE This reconstruction project will replace the pavements, utilities, and pedestrian infrastructure in the existing right of way along West 7 th Street. In order to meet current design standards, the street has been reduced to a three lane section. On street parallel parking is maintained and protected with pedestrian nodes. The pedestrian zone is modestly widened, and the entire corridor is improved with lighting, art, public gathering spaces, site furniture, and plantings. 14

15 WEST 7 TH STREET TYPICAL CROSS-SECTION 15

16 PAGE TITLE HAMILTON BLVD DIAMOND VOGEL COLOR CONCRETE CROSSWALKS WEST 7 TH STREET BENCHES PAVERS PROPOSED LANDSCAPING GATEWAY LIGHTING ELEMENTS GATEWAY ELEMENTS 16

HAMILTON BOULEVARD TO OMAHA STREET - DESIGN CONCEPTS WEST 7 TH STREET REGULAR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS COLOR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS LESSMAN S LIGHTING CENTER OMAHA STREET STREET TREES The overall design of the

17 HAMILTON BOULEVARD TO OMAHA STREET - DESIGN CONCEPTS WEST 7 TH STREET REGULAR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS COLOR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS LESSMAN S LIGHTING CENTER OMAHA STREET STREET TREES The overall design of the West 7 th Street Corridor follows the working goals established by the advisory group and business/property owners. Starting with Hamilton Boulevard to Bluff Street, the design establishes a gateway at the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and West 7 th Street through the addition of gateway elements and the narrowing of the street to create landscape areas that reinforce the sense of arrival into the Corridor. The gateway elements help to create an identity for the area and tell the story of West 7 th Street. The narrowed street allows for shorter distances for users to cross, thus creating a safer pedestrian environment. New concrete and color concrete sidewalks create a wider pedestrian space. The random color concrete pattern reflects the ever-changing street environment along West 7 th Street. Mid block planters serve to calm traffic and act as areas for green infrastructure, as well as provide important root space for necessary tree growth. DA KAO N 17

18 PAGE TITLE OMAHA STREET ARCHIE S DINER SOUP KITCHEN UNITED COMMERCIAL COLOR CROSSWALKS PAVERS WEST 7 TH STREET 25-0 PARKING STALLS REGULAR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS BOB S WATERING HOLE MORNINGSIDE PLUMBING 18

OMAHA STREET TO COOK STREET PROPOSED PRIVATE LANDSCAPING 7 TH STREET AUTO PROPOSED PRIVATE 3 FENCE COOK STREET WEST 7 TH STREET GATEWAY LIGHTING ELEMENT COLOR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS BUS STOP OPEN SPACE /

screening of parking areas, new lighting, benches, trash receptacles, and color concrete crosswalks. This block also includes a space for a proposed community garden.

19 OMAHA STREET TO COOK STREET PROPOSED PRIVATE LANDSCAPING 7 TH STREET AUTO PROPOSED PRIVATE 3 FENCE COOK STREET WEST 7 TH STREET GATEWAY LIGHTING ELEMENT COLOR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS BUS STOP OPEN SPACE / COMMUNITY GARDEN BENCHES STREET TREES West 7 th Street, from Omaha to Cook Street, includes many of the same elements as the previous block: new concrete sidewalks, planting areas, street trees, screening of parking areas, new lighting, benches, trash receptacles, and color concrete crosswalks. This block also includes a space for a proposed community garden. The garden would take over the now vacant lot at the southwest corner of Cook Street and West 7 th Street. The garden could be used by the nearby church, soup kitchen, restaurants, and neighborhood residents; serving as a gathering space for community events. N 19

20 PAGE TITLE COOK STREET STEFFAN EQUIPMENT PROPOSED PRIVATE 6 FENCE PROPOSED PRIVATE 6 FENCE PROPOSED PRIVATE LANDSCAPING COLOR CROSSWALKS PAVERS BUS STOP WEST 7 TH STREET REGULAR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS BERNIE S LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER 20

COOK STREET TO MAIN STREET PROPOSED PRIVATE LANDSCAPING FESTIVAL SPACE PROPOSED PRIVATE 6 FENCE MAIN STREET COLOR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS WEST 7 TH STREET 3E BENCHES STREET TREES West 7 th Street, from

21 COOK STREET TO MAIN STREET PROPOSED PRIVATE LANDSCAPING FESTIVAL SPACE PROPOSED PRIVATE 6 FENCE MAIN STREET COLOR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS WEST 7 TH STREET 3E BENCHES STREET TREES West 7 th Street, from Cook to Main Street, also includes similar elements as the previous blocks. As a private project, new fencing would replace the barbed wire chain link fencing along the Steffen Equipment property. Landscape elements would also be used for screening in this area. A new festival space is proposed in the vacant lot located at the northwest corner of West 7 th and Main Street. The space is designed to be a flexible space that could be used for various events. Grass pave would be used in the space to allow for food truck vendor parking. When not used by food trucks, the area would be green space. N 21

22 PAGE TITLE MAIN STREET PROPOSED PRIVATE LANDSCAPING PROPOSED PRIVATE 3 FENCE DIAMOND THAI CUISINE COLOR CROSSWALKS WEST 7 TH STREET PAVERS REGULAR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS 3E STORAGE LOT 22

MAIN STREET TO SIOUX STREET HONG KONG MARKET SIOUX STREET COLOR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS WEST 7 TH STREET BUS STOP BENCHES As in previous blocks, West 7 th Street, from Main to Sioux Street, includes new

23 MAIN STREET TO SIOUX STREET HONG KONG MARKET SIOUX STREET COLOR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS WEST 7 TH STREET BUS STOP BENCHES As in previous blocks, West 7 th Street, from Main to Sioux Street, includes new concrete sidewalks, planting areas, street trees, screening of parking areas, new lighting, benches, trash receptacles, and color concrete crosswalks. Planters and outdoor seating could be placed in the sidewalk area next to Hong Kong Market as another way to activate and beautify the street. PRESTIGE COLLISION CENTERS STREET TREES N 23

24 PAGE TITLE SIOUX STREET CARQUEST AUTO PARTS KOLLMAN APPLIANCE COLOR CROSSWALKS PAVERS BUS STOP WEST 7 TH STREET REGULAR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS VINA HAIR BY YEN UNITED RENT ALL 24

SIOUX STREET TO MARKET STREET KOLLMAN APPLIANCE RED BONES CAFE MARKET STREET COLOR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS WEST 7 TH STREET BENCHES As in previous blocks, West 7 th Street, from Sioux to Market Street,

25 SIOUX STREET TO MARKET STREET KOLLMAN APPLIANCE RED BONES CAFE MARKET STREET COLOR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS WEST 7 TH STREET BENCHES As in previous blocks, West 7 th Street, from Sioux to Market Street, includes new concrete sidewalks, planting areas, street trees, screening of parking areas, new lighting, benches, trash receptacles, and color concrete crosswalks. Planters and outdoor seating could be placed in the sidewalk area next to Red Bones Cafe or any other new restaurants that choose to locate along West 7 th Street. PROPOSED PRIVATE LANDSCAPING PROPOSED PRIVATE 3 FENCE STREET TREES N 25

26 PAGE TITLE MARKET STREET AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL TRAN COLLISION COLOR CROSSWALKS PAVERS WEST 7 TH STREET REGULAR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS FOULK BROS. PLUMBING & HEATING JUNIOR LEAGUE PROPOSED PRIVATE LANDSCAPING 26

MARKET STREET TO BLUFF STREET FASHION FLOORS BLUFF STREET J&L COLOR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS WEST 7 TH STREET BUS STOP BENCHES As in previous blocks, West 7 th Street, from Market to Bluff Street, includes

27 MARKET STREET TO BLUFF STREET FASHION FLOORS BLUFF STREET J&L COLOR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS WEST 7 TH STREET BUS STOP BENCHES As in previous blocks, West 7 th Street, from Market to Bluff Street, includes new concrete sidewalks, planting areas, street trees, screening of parking areas, new lighting, benches, trash receptacles, and color concrete crosswalks. Perpendicular parking along Bluff Street will be implemented, and should need arise, there is a possibility for implementation of perpendicular parking that would coincide with future public improvement projects. DENNIS SUPPLY STREET TREES N 27

28 PAGE TITLE BLUFF STREET J & L BIKE RACKS PROPOSED PRIVATE LANDSCAPING GATEWAY LIGHTING ELEMENT COLOR CROSSWALKS PAVERS BUS STOP WEST 7 TH STREET COLOR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS REGULAR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS JORDAN AIR INDEPENDENT RADIATOR WORKS SIOUXLAND LOCK & KEY AMERICAN HOME HEALTH CARE 28

BLUFF STREET TO WESLEY PARKWAY GATEWAY ELEMENT WESLEY PKWY WEST 7 TH STREET PROPOSED PRIVATE FENCING The intersection of Wesley Parkway and West 7 th Street serves as the primary gateway when

29 BLUFF STREET TO WESLEY PARKWAY GATEWAY ELEMENT WESLEY PKWY WEST 7 TH STREET PROPOSED PRIVATE FENCING The intersection of Wesley Parkway and West 7 th Street serves as the primary gateway when traveling from downtown to the Corridor. Gateway elements will welcome patrons into the West 7 th Street Corridor. New landscaping will also enhance the entry into the Corridor. STREET TREES N 29

30 PAGE VIEW LOOKIGN TITLE WEST OF WEST 7 TH STREET AT HONG KONG MARKET Plantings, protected parking, and sidewalk amenities will create a stronger business environment. 30

31 WEST 7 TH STREET & WESLEY PARKWAY GATEWAY A strong gateway to the Corridor will project an improved image for the street as it invites people to use these businesses. 31

32 PAGE STREETSCAPE TITLE AMENITIES - SIGNAGE AND LIGHTING Preliminary Proposed Street Lighting - LED Street Signs and Wayfinding West 7 th Street Historic Lighting (c ) Gateway Element Lighting Features at Hamilton Blvd. and Wesley Pkwy. 32

STREETSCAPE AMENITIES - SITE FURNISHINGS

reflect the working man s street and modern

lighting and also reflects the past and the

33 STREETSCAPE AMENITIES - SITE FURNISHINGS Site furnishings selected for the project reflect the working man s street and modern aesthetic that was promoted by the advisory committee during the design process. Benches should be selected to deter people from sleeping on them. New lighting along the street will be LED lighting and also reflects the past and the future of the street. Bench Bench Trash Receptacle Cable Bike Rack Wrap Planters 33

PAGE TITLE New bus shelters are proposed at yet to be determined existing bus

The bus shelters should reflect the proposed aesthetic, be well lit and be

Existing fencing should be replaced with new fencing that also reflects the

The design team incorporated elements from the tiger brick pattern found in

34 PAGE TITLE New bus shelters are proposed at yet to be determined existing bus stops along West 7 th Street. The bus shelters should reflect the proposed aesthetic, be well lit and be designed to deter overnight use. Existing fencing should be replaced with new fencing that also reflects the proposed aesthetic. The design team incorporated elements from the tiger brick pattern found in existing buildings along the street into a traditional fence assembly such as omega fence. The fencing will serve as a functional barrier as well as a visual cue of the existing building fabric along the street. Bus Shelter with Swings Bus Shelter Inspiration 34

35 STREETSCAPE AMENITIES - FENCING AND BUS SHELTER A custom band will be installed along the upper portion of a common fence to reinforce the patterns Tiger Brick Inspiration Fencing alongside Gateway Element 35

STREETSCAPE PAGE TITLE AMENITIES - PAVERS AND COLOR CONCRETE Pavements used in the sidewalk and

provide a sense of scale for the pedestrian using the street.

Opportunities for green infrastructure will happen in conjunction with traditional street drainage

Stormwater planters help to clean pollutants from the street before entering the groundwater and

36 STREETSCAPE PAGE TITLE AMENITIES - PAVERS AND COLOR CONCRETE Pavements used in the sidewalk and crosswalk areas will consist of a variety of regular concrete, color concrete and pavers to help provide a sense of scale for the pedestrian using the street. Colors for the various pavements will reflect the hues of the existing building facades and street. Opportunities for green infrastructure will happen in conjunction with traditional street drainage design to mitigate areas of ponding that occur along the street. Stormwater planters help to clean pollutants from the street before entering the groundwater and reduces the quantity of stormwater entering the drainage system. Paving Patterns within pedestrian way Color Concrete Sidewalks Color Concrete Crosswalks Intersection Edge Pavement Pattern 36

37 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE Rainwater planters similar to these would clean storm water before it is released into nearby Perry Creek. 37

38 PAGE TITLE Bald Cypress Honeylocust Kentucky Coffee Tree 38

LANDSCAPE PLANTINGS Trees, shrubs, and perennials are

ability to thrive in a tough urban environment.

evolved to survive in this part of Iowa.

Kentucky Coffeetree SHRUBS AND PERENNIALS Gro Low Sumac

39 LANDSCAPE PLANTINGS Trees, shrubs, and perennials are selected for their size and shape, as well as their ability to thrive in a tough urban environment. Native plants are preferred, since they have genetically evolved to survive in this part of Iowa. These plants are just a sampling of those that will be used in the streetscape final design. PLANT LIST OVERSTORY TREES Bald Cypress Honeylocust Kentucky Coffeetree SHRUBS AND PERENNIALS Gro Low Sumac Dwarf Fountaingrass Daylily Catmint Blue Salvia Paprika Yarrow Daylilies Catmint Dwarf Fountain Grass Gro Lo Sumac Blue Salvia, Yarrow 39

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The gateway elements that occur at Hamilton Boulevard and Wesley Parkway reflect the strong architectural fabric that once occurred along West 7 th Street.

41 STORY IN ART West 7 th Street has a rich history of different cultures, businesses, and architecture. In order to tell the story of West 7 th Street in art, the history of the street was used as inspiration. The gateway elements that occur at Hamilton Boulevard and Wesley Parkway reflect the strong architectural fabric that once occurred along West 7 th Street. The stories heard about illegal card games and the nightlife that happened upstairs during one era of West 7 th Street is reflected in the lighted upper story windows. The windows also reflect the store shop windows that occurred along the Corridor when it was known as auto row. Words and decorative motifs reflect the various cultures and businesses that have inhabited the area. Brick is used to express the unique pattern that once was fabricated in Sioux City and can be seen presently along West 7 th Street. Custom pedestrian lighting continue the elements found in the gateway features and carry this theme down West 7 th Street. 41

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These ghosts provided the inspiration to suggest that this idea be renewed

43 STORY IN ART Several historic building advertisements exist along West 7 th Street. These ghosts provided the inspiration to suggest that this idea be renewed within the Corridor. These new building advertisements with their vibrant color and business relevance will add unique character to the area. 43

44 PAGE TITLE Existing building facade Kollman Appliance and Sleep Source facade rehabilitation rendering 44

FACADE REHABILITATION CONCEPTS Dennis Supply Building - Existing Facade Historic Photo of the Dennis Supply Building The City of

Renderings were prepared by the project team to spur ideas of what existing facades along West 7 th Street could look like.

Important components include the restoration of windows along the street, the replacement of windows in the second story openings,

45 FACADE REHABILITATION CONCEPTS Dennis Supply Building - Existing Facade Historic Photo of the Dennis Supply Building The City of Sioux City has started a facade improvement program in concurrence with the West 7 th Street reconstruction project. Renderings were prepared by the project team to spur ideas of what existing facades along West 7 th Street could look like. The renderings are based on historical photos of the buildings. Important components include the restoration of windows along the street, the replacement of windows in the second story openings, modified awnings that are historically sensitive, and signage improvements all in a pattern that is consistent with the historical buildings. Proposed Dennis Supply Building facade rehabilitation rendering with murals 45

46 PAGE TITLE Proposed Fashion Floors facade rehabilitation rendering 46

and brick repair are important tools to improving the buildings along the

47 FACADE REHABILITATION CONCEPTS Saigon Video and Hair by Yen - Existing facade The removal of artificial facades, the restoration of store fronts, and brick repair are important tools to improving the buildings along the street. Proposed Saigon Video and Hair by Yen facade rehabilitation rendering 47

48 FUTURE PAGE TITLE ENHANCEMENTS WEST OF WESLEY PARKWAY AND WEST 7 TH STREET WESLEY PKWY STREET TREES EXISTING BIKE PATH COLOR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS WEST 7 TH STREET COLOR CROSSWALKS REGULAR CONCRETE SIDEWALKS PAVERS BRIDGE ENHANCEMENTS PERRY CREEK N 48

FUTURE BRIDGE ENHANCEMENTS This plan recommends that the 7 th Street improvements are continued across Wesley Parkway and through the Perry Creek bridge as a future project.

49 FUTURE BRIDGE ENHANCEMENTS This plan recommends that the 7 th Street improvements are continued across Wesley Parkway and through the Perry Creek bridge as a future project. Prior to the Perry Creek project, West 7 th Street was physically connected by buildings and sidewalks to the downtown area. The bridge enhancements proposed help to create the connection once again from downtown to the West 7th Street Corridor. New railings and lighting along the bridge will be used to reinforce this connection and draw users into the area. 49

PAGE TITLE WEST 7 TH STREET The southwest corner of Cook Street and West 7 th Street is proposed to be redeveloped as a community garden in the future.

50 PAGE TITLE WEST 7 TH STREET The southwest corner of Cook Street and West 7 th Street is proposed to be redeveloped as a community garden in the future. In addition to providing an important source of food for the adjacent neighborhood, this garden will provide a place for strong social and community relationships to develop and thrive. COOK STREET RAINWATER HARVESTING COMMUNITY GARDEN PLANTERS PROPOSED LANDSCAPING TOOLSHED N 50

51 FUTURE COMMUNITY GARDEN SPACE AT COOK AND WEST 7TH STREETS 51

PAGE TITLE FOOD TRUCK PARKING FESTIVAL SPACE TABLES The small vacant lot at the northwest corner of Main Street and West 7 th Street is envisioned as a public festival space as a future project.

52 PAGE TITLE FOOD TRUCK PARKING FESTIVAL SPACE TABLES The small vacant lot at the northwest corner of Main Street and West 7 th Street is envisioned as a public festival space as a future project. This relatively inexpensive urban plaza will offer a destination within the Corridor. This plaza can be used for small performances and entertainment, food truck parking, and as a headquarters for area events. As a day to day use, tables and informal seating is suggested. WEST 7 TH STREET MAIN STREET N 52

53 FUTURE FESTIVAL SPACE AT MAIN AND WEST 7TH STREETS 53

54 PAGE TITLE PHASE ONE : $7,783,000 Phase one includes the following: New utilities including storm sewer, sanitary sewers, water lines and lighting. Total street reconstruction New sidewalks - concrete, color concrete and pavers Landscaping Site furnishings 54

55 WEST 7 TH STREET - COST OPINION PHASE TWO: $873,000 Phase two includes the following: PHASE THREE: $408,000 Phase three includes the following: FUTURE PHASES: Future phases include the following: Art components Fencing and landscaping outside the R.O.W Bridge Enhancements Community Garden Festival Space 55

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