Lambeth Main Street Streetscape Improvements Open House October 5th, 2017
Agenda 1. Introduction 2. Project Background 3. Context 4. Project Objectives 5. Design Principles & Approach 6. Streetscape Design Elements 7. Streetscape Concept Design 8. Material Palette 9. Streetscape Demonstration 10. Discussion
Project Background
Project Background There are two components to the Main Street Project: 1. Infrastructure Renewal which will see new municipal services installed in 2018; 2. Streetscape Concepts which was developed in coordination with the Lambeth Community Improvement Plan, parts of which will be incorporated into the restoration works for the 2018 construction project.
Study Area S Routledge Road Campbell Street N Wharncliffe Road S Colonel Talbot Road Main Street ~1.2 km Campbell Street Bainard Street Colonel Talbot Road Public Right of Way Project Boundary 1:4000
Context
Policy Context: Lambeth Village Core Neighbourhood in the Secondary Area Plan Land Use Designation Guidelines: Built Form Mixed-Use Low rise (three storeys) Flexible ground floor (commercial/ office) Village streetscape character potential in road cycling route project boundary Transportation Primarily walking and cycling On-street parking Minimal building front parking Text and Map Source: Southwest Area Secondary Plan, Draft Cycling Master Plan
Existing Conditions 1. Narrow Right of Way (ROW) 2. Low density retail and residential with wide set back from street line 3. Detached houses with porch details 4. Hydro poles 1 2 3 5. Individual driveways 6. Large asphalt parking lots in front of strip malls 7. Narrow sidewalks 8. Rural cross section at Main Street and Colonel Talbot Road with retail parking lots and a cemetery 4 5 6 9. Suburban cross section at Main Street and Campbell Street with strip malls and their parking lots 7 8 9
Project Objectives
Streetscape Objectives economy, environment, walking, gathering, meeting, living, culture, public jogging, cycling, health, People Place pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, automobile users, community members, visitors Prosperity celebrating, visiting, business, neighbourhood, working, shopping, heritage, Main Street s primary function is to foster... Active Transportation Public Realm with a Strong Sense of Place Local Transit Connections Character Rich Community Spine Vehicular Movement Vibrant Mixed-Use Neighbourhood Community Hub for southwest London
Design Principles & Approach
Design Principles 1. Establish a vision, development tools and implementation strategies incorporating great street principles 2. Develop a comprehensive complete street over long term implementation 3. Renew infrastructure and servicing 4. Provide pedestrian accessibility, comfort and amenity 5. Reinforce the neighbourhood characteristics 6. Enhance connectivity and establish a neighbourhood destination 7. Stimulate placemaking opportunities and civic pride
Design Approach Campbell Street Colonel Talbot Rd STREETSCAPE TYPOLOGY Main Street Midblock Treatment with Lay-by Parking Permanent Intersection Treatment Lower Density Midblock Treatment LAND USE Naturalized Low-Density Residential Institutional Commercial Mixed Use Gateway features at Colonel Talbot Road and Campbell Street establish a strong sense of place along Main Street. Potential Gateway features include: Community space for free events and activities Public art Activated corner uses Improved sight lines through plaza Enhanced lighting in the plaza
Streetscape Design Elements
Streetscape Elements Lane Width Median Curb Radii Sight Triangle Driveway Sidewalk Source: Intersection Design Guidelines
Streetscape Elements Lighting Poles Utility Poles Planting Parking Street Wall Active Transportation
Streetscape Right Sizing Exercise P Preferable City of London Streetscape Element Right Size Width Standard Width Sidewalk 2.0m+ 1.5m+ Raised Cycle Track 2.0m 1.5m-2.0m On Road Bike Lane 1.5m+ 1.5m-1.6m min. Sharrow Lane 4.5m 3.25m-4.5m Interior Through Lane 3.0m 3.5m Curb Lane (with Cycle Infrastructure) 3.3m 3.5m Curb Lane (without Cycle Infrastructure) 4.0m 4.0m Turning Lane (Right or Left) 3.0m 3.0m Two-Way Left Turn Lane 3.0m 4.0m On-Street Parking 2.4m - Curb 0.7m 0.625m Median 3.0m 3.5m+ Sidewalk-Cycle Track Buffer 0.4m Varies Furnishing/ Landscape Zone ~2.3m Varies
Streetscape Concepts
Lane Configuration: Existing Conditions & Opportunities Signalized Intersection Between 2012 and 2016 daily through traffic volumes on Main Street decreased by 19% The two signalized intersections operate below their theoretical capacities during the AM and PM peak hours The reduction in traffic demand presented an opportunity to reconfigure the cross-section (conducting a Road Diet ) to free-up real estate for other uses
Lane Configuration: Analysis of 3-Lane Configuration A 3-lane cross-section is recommended (one through lane per direction and a centre two-way left-turn lane) The 3-lane cross-section will maintain access to the properties along Main Street, while keeping through traffic moving Dedicated left-turn lanes at both signalized intersections are recommended Analysis of the 3-Lane cross section at the signalized intersections indicated that the roadway geometry will operate below capacity in the present and the forecast future (2026) Controlled pedestrian crossings midblock at the Bainard Street or Routledge Road intersections are recommended to improve connectivity and safety
Boulevard Section - Short Term, Typical Dimensions in millimeters Potential for Centre Turn Lane be a Planted Median at key points of interest where a turn lane is not necessary.
Roll Plan: Naturalized Segment KEY MAP
Boulevard Section at 1+200 Dimensions in millimeters KEY MAP
Roll Plan: West Gateway and Main Street 3-5 lay-by parking spaces where feasible KEY MAP
Boulevard Section at 1+400 Dimensions in millimeters Potential for Centre Turn Lane be a Planted Median at key points of interest where a turn lane is not necessary. KEY MAP
Boulevard Section at 1+600 Dimensions in millimeters Potential for Centre Turn Lane be a Planted Median at key points of interest where a turn lane is not necessary. KEY MAP
Roll Plan: Main Street KEY MAP
Boulevard Section at 1+800 Dimensions in millimeters Potential for Centre Turn Lane be a Planted Median at key points of interest where a turn lane is not necessary. KEY MAP
Roll Plan: East Gateway KEY MAP
Boulevard Section at 2+140 Dimensions in millimeters Potential for Centre Turn Lane be a Planted Median at key points of interest where a turn lane is not necessary. * Cross Section to be updated with tree planting detail KEY MAP
Boulevard Section: Wharncliffe Road Dimensions in millimeters KEY MAP
Boulevard Section - Long Term, Typical Dimensions in millimeters Potential for Centre Turn Lane be a Planted Median at key points of interest where a turn lane is not necessary. * The Long Term Design is intended to be implemented as future development occurs
Material Palette
Material Palette Potential Directions Standard Municipal Updated Classic Modern
Family of Street Furnishings Standard Municipal * Street Furnishing is to be addressed in the long term streetscape implementation, and will not be addressed in Phase 1 of the Streetscape Design
Family of Street Furnishings Updated Classic * Street Furnishing is to be addressed in the long term streetscape implementation, and will not be addressed in Phase 1 of the Streetscape Design
Family of Street Furnishings Modern * Street Furnishing is to be addressed in the long term streetscape implementation, and will not be addressed in Phase 1 of the Streetscape Design
Family of Street Furnishings Modern * Street Furnishing is to be addressed in the long term streetscape implementation, and will not be addressed in Phase 1 of the Streetscape Design
Lighting and Utility Pole Beautification
Planting: Trees in Suspended Pavers & Gateway Rain Gardens
Gateway Features: Signage/Public Art & Planter * Public Art is to be addressed in the long term streetscape implementation, and will not be addressed in Phase 1 of the Streetscape Design
Concrete Finishes & Streetprint
Streetscape Demonstration
Streetscape Demonstration: Corridor Placemaking Pedestrian Lay-by Parking Planted Median Cycle Track Lighting Sidewalk Planting/ Furnishing Zone Double Row of Street Trees * The Streetscape Demonstration Plan illustrates the long term placemaking vision for Main Street. The details will be finalized in construction drawings.
Streetscape Demonstration: Gateway Placemaking at Colonel Talbot Road * The Streetscape Demonstration illustrates the placemaking vision for the Main Street West Gateway. The design details, including the paving pattern and public art, will be finalized in construction drawings.
Streetscape Demonstration: Gateway Placemaking at Campbell Street * The Streetscape Demonstration illustrates the placemaking vision for the Main Street East Gateway. The design details, including the paving pattern and public art, will be finalized in construction drawings.
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