Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 1

Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 1

Urban Context Washington, D.C. Connecticut Avenue Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 2

Neighborhood Context Contributing Drainage Areas Cleveland Park Historic District Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 3

WMATA Zone of Influence Retail Stores Approximate Depth 60 Approximate Height 40 WMATA Tunnel Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 4

Cleveland Park A diminished streetscape The goal is to recreate a vibrant public realm. Elevate Delineate Create Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 5

Concept Strategies Elevate the pedestrian experience. Delineate clearly defined flexible zones in the public space. Create spaces that will make Cleveland Park a destination. Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 6

Public Outreach Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 7

A significant change in Cleveland Park Raise the service lane and ensure user safety Behavior Indicators integrated into the streetscape. 1. Incorporate different paving materials, colors, and textures to orient and alert pedestrians as well as motorists. 2. Buffer sidewalks with streetscape elements to ensure pedestrian comfort and confidence. 3. Create gathering areas for seating and congregate. Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 8

Raising the Service Lane Shared use Space vs. Shared Surface Concern: Eliminating a traditional safety barrier the raised curb. Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 9

Examples of Shared Surface Amsterdam, Netherlands Bollards as buffering elements to create a safe pedestrian sidewalks Different color banding to warn pedestrians of potential conflict Different paving patterns to visually separate the two areas Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 10

Examples of Shared use Spaces Bonn, Germany Buffering elements to create a safe pedestrian space Rough (Detectable) banding to warn pedestrians and motorists Different paving materials to visually separate the two areas Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 11

Existing Conditions Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 12

Existing Conditions Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 13

Proposed Design Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 14

Behavior Indicators: Pavements Porous Rubber Pavement around existing and proposed trees 12 x 24 Grey Concrete Pavers Poured in Place Concrete Pavement 12 x 24 Grey Concrete Pavers Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 15

Behavior Indicators: Buffering Tree Planting for physical and visual separation Granite Bollard for physical separation Segmented granite curbing Granite Banding as traffic control device Granite Banding as detectable warning strip Planters for physical separation Granite Banding as detectable warning strip Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 16

Behavior Indicators: Gathering Areas Areas for window shopping Areas for congregating Areas for restaurant seating Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 17

The Shared use Area Existing Conditions Proposed Shareduse Area Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 18

The Shared use Area Shareduse Area Tree Planting Area Parking Lane Travel Lane 10 8 +/ 6 40 10 Pedestrian only Walking Zone 10 Site Plan Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 19

The Shared use Area s design palette influences the rest of Cleveland Park s Streetscape Design Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 20

Gateways and Urban Nodes Public Art Functional Sculptural Natural Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 21

Entrance into Share use area Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 22

Ordway Plaza and the Metro area Post Office Terraced Greenspaces Outdoor Eating Areas Bus Shelter Metro Escalator Connecticut Avenue Shared use Area Ordway Plaza Public Art Seating Area Bus Shelter Gathering Area and Seating Wall Metro Elevator and Vents Metro Vents Metro Escalator Bike Seating Shelter Area Parking Area Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 23

Existing Condition at Service Lane Exit Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 24

Ordway Plaza Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 25

Public Realm at Uptown Theater Retail Retail Uptown Theater Retail Post Office Metro Vents Proposed Tree Planting Seating Areas Bike Racks Existing Tree Connecticut Avenue Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 26

Public Realm at Uptown Theater Retail (Restaurant) Retail Uptown Theater Retail Post Office Marquee Limits Planting Soil under sidewalk Connecticut Avenue Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 27

Increase Planting Volume for Street Trees Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 28

Public Realm at Uptown Theater Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 29

Public Realm at Uptown Theater Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 30

Public Realm at Uptown Theater Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 31

Public Realm near Fire Station Retail Residential / Retail Engine Co. No. 28 Walgreens Spill out Zone Medical Clinic New Bus Shelter New Trees and Seating Walking Zone Metro Escalator Planting Zone Existing Tree Connecticut Avenue Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 32

Public Realm near Fire Station Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 33

Public Realm near Fire Station Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 34

Public Realm near Fire Station Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 35

Public Realm at the Porter Street and Quebec Street Intersection Connecticut Avenue Existing Gas Station Broadmoor Apartments Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 36

Public Realm at the Porter Street and Quebec Street Intersection Connecticut Avenue Expanded Sidewalk Existing Gas Station Relocated Bus Stop Seating Areas Public Porter Art Square Broadmoor Apartments Bulbouts for Traffic Calming Bioretention Planter Existing Bus Stop (relocated) Bike Share Location Existing Hedge Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 37

Public Realm at the Porter Street and Quebec Street Intersection Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 38

Public Realm at the Porter Street and Quebec Street Intersection Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 39

Site Furnishing Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 40

Behavior Indicators Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 41

Bike Shelter near Metro Escalator Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project 42