Item 2b - Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative Presentation — original pdf

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STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTSURBAN DESIGN INITIATIVE PUBLIC MEETING 4MARCH 5, 2019 ENVISION !AGENDAIntroductionTimeline | Existing Initiatives | Public Engagement | Next StepsBalance the AvenueMobility Overview | Street Space Allocation | Ann W. Richards Congress Ave BridgeBike & Scooter Lanes | Curbside Management & Flex ParkingPedestrian RealmCongress Avenue for All | Defining the Sidewalk | Seating & FurnishingLighting | Trees | Green Infrastructure | Ann W. Richards Congress Ave BridgeDesign Concepts & PlacemakingCivic Stage | Heart of Austin | Green Gateways | Vibrant CrossingsImplementationSPRING 2017Project SurveySUMMER 2017Stakeholder Focus GroupsSPRING 2018Design Concept DevelopmentFALL + WINTER 2018Draft Project ReportSPRING 2019Final Project ReportP1P2P3P4TRANSFORMIMAGINEENVISIONWE ARE HERELAUNCH is a great Texas people place - the cultural, historic and commercial spine of downtown Austin where people come to share, celebrate and create a bright future.EXISTING INITIATIVESDowntown Austin PlanAdopted by the Austin City CouncilDecember 8, 2011 June 2016 Austin, TexasSOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONTvision framework planFinal Plan as Adopted on June 16th, 2016FINAL REPORTP DOWNAUSTIN PARKING STRATEGYTOWNDowntown Austin Master Plan, 2011XYZ Atlas CongressGreat Streets InitiativeOur Austin StoryENGAGEMENT161Attendees2,320+Comment Cards 517 in person 1,830+ onlineDemonstrated the existing conditions and challenges of the corridor todayLaunchPUBLIC EVENT # 1Build a StreetThe second public event was held at various locations along Congress Avenue on June 2-3, 2017.TransformPUBLIC EVENT # 2TransformPUBLIC EVENT # 2Activations and pop-up events along the Avenue demonstrated potential streetscape design elements.The third public event invited Austin residents to discuss and evaluate different concepts for Congress AvenueImaginePUBLIC EVENT # 3CULTURE & HISTORYSOCIAL EQUITYExisting ConditionsFestivals along Congress Ave and on the Capitol GroundsPossible Event LayoutsIn addition to the permanent streetscape elements, the design should incorporate removable and modular components for different types and scales of events.SUPPORTING KEY THEMESPrecedentBethesda Fine Arts Festival. Bethesda, MDPublic Event 3: Imagine!Station 4Congress Avenue is the political, cultural, historic, and symbolic center of Texas’s capital city. The Avenue hosts a diverse range of parades, festivals and protests that can attract thousands of visitors throughout the year. A flexible design for the northernmost portion of the Avenue, adjacent to the Texas Capitol, will create a place that can function equally well as a parade route, festival ground and an urban street.SPACES FOR CELEBRATIONCommon ElementsLarge Seating Area; 100 Seats (x2)10’ x 10’ Tent (x25)Medium Seating Area; 30 Seats (x4)4’ x 8’ Table for vending (x12)Porta-potties (x6)Food Truck (x15)Provide visual continuity to capitol groundsRemovable BarriersRemovable Barriers11th10thSIDEWALKS FOR PEOPLECommon ElementsPOTENTIAL DESIGNSUPPORTING KEY THEMESExisting ConditionsMost of the ROW is currently dedicated to vehicles, leaving minimal sidewalk and public space.PrecedentWider sidewalks that are inviting and include an array of public amenities.Public Event 3: Imagine!Station 4Expanded Space for PeopleDrop off ZonePedestrian ZoneBike ZoneCirculator / Travel LaneAmenity Zone2’ min area for signage & plants8’ + allows full patio or parklet area 4’ to 6’ for limited café seating 2’ - 4’ for benches and street lights4’ to 6’ min. width for healthy trees6’ + for rain gardens, bio-swales and other green infrastructure6’+ for comfortable seating4’ to 8’ for small café seating6’ to 8’ allows two people walk side-by-side8’ + allows groups of people walking6’ lane bike lane with a 2’ buffer8’ ADA compliant drop-off zoneFrontage ZoneProperty LineAdjacent storefronts and cafésSpace for pedestriansCafés, benches, bike racks, etcStreet trees + green infrastructureClear ZoneAmenity ZonePlanting ZoneBike Lane + TransitCongress Avenue is one of Austin’s most iconic places, lined with local businesses, cultural institutions, and global offices. The design of the Avenue will respect its status as a National Historic District and provide a spacious and dynamic tree-shaded public realm that connects and supports these destinations with places for people to stroll, mingle, and participate in urban life.CULTURE & HISTORYECONOMICSSOCIAL EQUITYENVIRONMENTPOTENTIAL DESIGNSUPPORTING KEY THEMESPublic Event 3: Imagine!Station 4Protected Bike Lane North of Lady Bird LakeProtected Bike Lane on Congress Ave BridgeBuffered Bike Lane South of Lady Bird LakeMOBILITY & CONNECTIVITYENVIRONMENTExisting Conditions:Cyclist shares a vehicle lane on Congress AvePrecedent:Dedicated bike lane at the same level as the sidewalk and protected from vehicles. Dexter Avenue, SeattleDespite a lack of bike facilities, Congress Avenue is a heavily-used route for cyclists. The Avenue intersects numerous urban bike routes as well as the trail system around Lady Bird Lake. The introduction of grade-separated bike lanes will create a safer route for cyclists of all ages and ability levels, strengthening the Avenue’s role as central spine of Austin’s bike network. SAFE BIKE LANESCommon ElementsSouth Central WaterfrontE Riverside2ndCesar Chavez3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11thState CapitolBarton SpringsLADY BIRD LAKEBrazosColorado0’200’400’800’ Study AreaMedium-Comfort RoadsLow-Comfort RoadsHelpful SidewalksTrailsDedicated Bike LanesRiding ConditionsGrade separated lanes increase protection for cyclists4’ high barrier protects cyclistsADA accessible drop-off zoneBike share stationsMajor bike connectionTrail connectionSUPPORTS KEY THEMESPOTENTIAL DESIGNPOTENTIAL CIRCULATOR ROUTEPublic Event 3: Imagine!Station 4MOBILITY & CONNECTIVITYSOCIAL EQUITYExisting Condition: Bus routes along South Congress Precedent: Small, frequent shuttles Precedent: Circulator stop integrated with cycle lanes in Manchester, UKCirculator stop next to bike laneCirculator stop integrated with bike lane ECONOMICSA circulator connecting Downtown Austin with South Congress will tie together several of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods, and support local businesses and institutions. A future transit hub at Riverside Drive would support mass transit envisioned by Project Connect, provide access from under-served neighborhoods, and help reduce congestion by providing an alternative to driving.FLEXIBLE TRANSITCommon ElementsSouth Central WaterfrontE Riverside2ndCesar Chavez3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11thState CapitolBarton SpringsLADY BIRD LAKEBrazosColoradoPotential circulator routeCirculator stations to be coordinated with existing & future transit linesCirculator lane shared with vehiclesContinues to South CongressFuture transit hub0’200’400’800’TO METRO RAILStudy AreaHigh Frequency Bus RoutesSpecial / Airport Bus RoutesLocal Bus RoutesACTIVE GROUND FLOORSCommon ElementsSUPPORTING KEY THEMESPublic Event 3: Imagine!Station 4CULTURE & HISTORYECONOMICSSOCIAL EQUITYEXISTING CONDITIONSIn many places along Congress Avenue active ground floor uses such as cafés, retail, event venues, and busy building lobbies animate the sidewalks today. However, large stretches of the Avenue are lifeless due to blank facades, empty storefronts, and few building entries. Urban design guidelines for Congress Avenue will improve ground floor activations through a variety of strategies. GROUND FLOOR USESEntry LocationsActive Ground FloorPassive/Blank Ground Floor 100 Block West Side800 Block East SidePublicly Accessible Ground Floor UseStudy AreaOffice/Commercial LobbyRetail/HotelResidentialMixed UseCulturalVacant/ConstructionSouth Central WaterfrontE Riverside2ndCesar Chavez3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11thState Capitol GroundsBarton SpringsLADY BIRD LAKEBrazosColoradoGround floor conditions vary greatly along the Avenue. Sidewalks are enlivened by uses such as Royal Blue, yet empty just blocks away due to setback lobbies and limited active ground floor uses. South of the Bridge, surface parking greatly diminishes the pedestrian experience of the Avenue. Variety of ground floor uses, multiple small scale venues, multiple entriesSingle ground floor use spans entire block, single entryEncourage preservation and active uses for historic storefrontsPromote conversion of large lobbies to smaller, active ground floor usesNew development must include active ground floor uses along CongressEncourage flexible use and programming of building plazas and surface parking lotsEncourage existing building owners to increase transparency and activation of ground floorsEXISTING CONDITIONSPRECEDENTSSTORMWATER FLOWTREE HEALTH AND SOIL VOLUMESUPPORTING KEY THEMESSTRATEGIES FOR TREE HEALTHPublic Event 3: Imagine!Station 4ECONOMICSENVIRONMENTFormerly a spring bed, Congress Avenue plays a central role in capture of stormwater from adjacent spaces. It has the potential to serve as a third continuous green finger through downtown—centered between Shoal and Waller Creeks. A majestic tree canopy will not only frame views to the Capitol, but provide continuous habitat from the Capitol to the Lake. The design of street tree planting and stormwater capture will be optimized to allow the Avenue to live up to this potential.Modified catch basin directs first flush of stormwater to root zoneSoil Volume 900 cu. ft.Suspended pavers, Silva Cell, or other structural systems prevent soil compressionTree growing conditions and spacing varies throughout the study area, weakening the trees’ ability to providestrong definition and character to the Avenue.Permeable paving systems may be used in the sidewalk amenity zone to infiltrate stormwater, thereby reducing the amount of runoff.HEALTHY LANDSCAPESCommon ElementsW 9thW 10thW 11thWooldridge SquareAuditorium ShoresWaller CreekShoal CreekLADY BIRD LAKEW Cesar ChavezE Cesar ChavezE 7thW 4thW 3rdW 2ndW 5thE 5thE 4thE 3rdW 6thE 6thW 7thW 8thE 8thE 9thE 10thE 11thRepublic SquareBrushSquarePalm ParkState CapitolTo South Congress AveContinuous Soil Volume Beneath SidewalkIdeal range in an urban settingAlong with Shoal Creek and Waller Creek, Congress Avenue is one of three mini-valleys in Downtown that channel stormwater into Lady Bird Lake. State CapitolCONGRESS AVESHOAL CREEKWALLER CREEKVehicle barrier protects bike lanes and pedestriansREFRESH THE BRIDGECommon ElementsGOALSSUPPORTING KEY THEMESExisting Conditions Both cyclists and pedestrians share the sidewalk that is unprotected from fast moving traffic. Bat viewing crowds regularly spill into traffic lanes, creating unsafe conditions.Public Event 3: Imagine!Station 4The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge connects two of Austin’s most vibrant pedestrian districts. On spring and fall evenings, the bridge becomes a lively destination as residents and visitors gather to watch the Congress Avenue Bat Colony. The design for the bridge should reflect its importance as an iconic destination, provide safe bike and pedestrian movement, and create shaded spaces to linger, sightsee, and learn. CULTURE & HISTORYPrecedents Cyclists and pedestrians should be protected from traffic by a vehicle barrier; this would allow the railing at the bridge’s edge to be re-imagined. Bringing the bike lane up to the level of the sidewalk allows for spillover by crowds at “peak times” while maintaining a clear walking path. MOBILITY & CONNECTIVITYENVIRONMENT2 min. walk to Cesar Chavez2 min. walk to Barton Springs RoadPotential shade canopy with benches and interpretive signagePrecedents Shade canopy size, location, and materials should respect the character and design of the bridge. Drought tolerant planting could be incorporated to help “green” the bridge. Bike lane at level of sidewalkPotential shade canopy locationsBike connection to Butler TrailBike connection to Butler TrailPotential “greening” opportunitiesIncrease capacity and safety for pedestrians and cyclistsProvide shade and greening opportunitiesEnhance the bridge as a destinationRespect the historic character and design of the bridge with any modificationsCommon Elements ImaginePUBLIC EVENT # 3Key Sentiments (Number of responses)1001020More TreesMore Vehicular LanesBigger SidewalksImprove SafetyAdd TransitReduce ParkingFlex ParkingMore Bike LanesEliminate Left Turns249 responsesExistingAgreeNeutralDisagree7%37%41%15%Option A: 5 Lanes / 18’ SidewalkOption B: 5 Lanes Flex / 27’ SidewalkOption C: 4 Lanes / 24’ SidewalkStation 5: BALANCE THE AVENUE input opportunityWHICH OPTION PROVIDES THE BEST OVERALL BALANCE FOR THE AVENUE?HOW WOULD YOU IMPROVE THESE OPTIONS? 5 Lanes / 18’ SidewalkFive travel lanes plus parking and raised bike lanes5 Lanes Flex / 27’ SidewalkFive flex-lanes including off-peak parking and raised bike lanes4 Lanes / 24’ SidewalkFour travel lanes plus parking and raised bike lanes(check one)~10 parking spaces/block~10 parking spaces/block~16 parking space/block AT NON-PEAK TIMESABCVehicular 43%Parking 13%Sidewalk 30%Bike 13%Vehicular 35%Parking 13%Sidewalk 38%Bike 13%Vehicular 25%Parking/Flex 18%Sidewalk 43%Bike 13%ImaginePUBLIC EVENT # 3SPRING 2017Project SurveySUMMER 2017Stakeholder Focus GroupsSPRING 2018Design Concept DevelopmentFALL + WINTER 2018Draft Project ReportSPRING 2019Final Project ReportP1P2P3P4TRANSFORMIMAGINEENVISIONWE ARE HERELAUNCHNEXT STEPS ÎIncorporate Feedback from Public Engagement ÎCity Council Approval of Amendment to Downtown Austin Plan ÎDesign Development & Engineering ÎPhased ConstructionOUR CONGRESS AVENUE: ENVISION!Input Opportunity:In your opinion, how well do the recommendations address the goals established by the community for the future of Congress Avenue?Please use the back of this card to make any suggestions for how we could better address these goalsMOBILITY & CONNECTIVITYCULTURE & HISTORYECONOMICSENVIRONMENTSOCIAL EQUITYNot at AllMostlyVery WellSomewhatNot at AllMostlyVery WellSomewhatNot at AllMostlyVery WellSomewhatNot at AllMostlyVery WellSomewhatNot at AllMostlyVery WellSomewhatBalance mobility options along Congress AvenueEnhance Congress Avenue as a historic and cultural destinationAmplify the economic strength and diversity of Congress Avenue Celebrate biodiversity and urban habitat in a functional, resilient streetscape designEnsure a welcoming, accessible, and representative spaceDraft Recommendations:Balance the Avenue ÎMobility Overview ÎStreet Space Allocation ÎAnn W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge ÎBike & Scooter Lanes ÎCurbside Management & Flex ParkingBalance the AvenueExisting Bike HeatmapExisting Pedestrian HeatmapExisting05,00010,000Motor VehicleTransitBike / ScooterPedestrianRecommendedMORE ACCESS FOR ALL MODESCapacity (people / hour)MOBILITY OVERVIEW: A MULTIMODAL AVENUE86,000 Downtown EmployeesDowntown Employees within Walking or Biking Distance from WorkDowntown Residents within Walking or Biking Distance from WorkRegionalLocal< 1 mile% within easy walking and biking distance 5-10 miles10-25 miles25 + miles1 to 5 miles25%12,000 Downtown Residents18%60%42%20%5%South Central WaterfrontState CapitolLADY BIRD LAKECesar ChavezE. Riverside DrBarton Springs Rd11th10th9th8th7th6th5th4th3th2thBrazosColoradoCONGRESSAVENUE0unacceptable delay120180602403003602040 No BuildExisting2040 Alternative Low Mode Shift2040 Alternative Medium Mode Shift2040 Alternative High Mode ShiftImpact of Recommended Improvements Over the Next 20 YearsIntersection Delay During PM Peak Traffic (Seconds)Recommended Intersection Improvements in GreenMOBILITY OVERVIEW: RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS@ Cesar Chavez@ Barton Springs@ Riverside5 Lanes4 Lanes5 Lanes5 Lanes@ 6th Street@ 11th Street@ 5th StreetSTREET SPACE ALLOCATION: EXISTING8’10’10’Travel Lane / Turn Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane / Shared Bike Lane Parking & Amenity ZoneParking & Amenity ZonePedestrian ZonePedestrian ZoneTravel Lane / Turn Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane / Shared Bike Lane Vehicular 52%Parking & Amenity Zone 28%Allocation of SpaceSidewalk 20%Shared Bike LaneLeft Turns: Allowed with option for left turnsParking: ~ 12 permanent spaces per block19’8’11’7’10’19’8’10’11’10’7’Bike / Scooter ZoneTravel Lane Flex Parking /Travel Lane / Circulator Lane Amenity ZonePedestrian ZoneBike / Scooter ZoneTravel Lane Flex Parking /Travel Lane / Circulator Lane Turn Lane Pedestrian ZoneAmenity ZoneSTREET SPACE ALLOCATION: RECOMMENDEDParking: ~ 16 spaces per block at off-peak timesLeft Turns: Allowed with dedicated laneAllocation of SpaceVehicular 25%Flex Parking 18%Bike & Scooter 14%Sidewalk 43%ANN W. RICHARDS CONGRESS AVE BRIDGE: EXISTINGVehicular 50%Bike / Sharrow 25%Sidewalk 25%Allocation of SpaceTravel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane SidewalkSidewalkTravel / SharrowTravel / SharrowANN W. RICHARDS CONGRESS AVE BRIDGE: RECOMMENDEDTravel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane SidewalkSidewalkBike & ScooterBike & ScooterVehicular 50%Bike / Scooter 25%Sidewalk 25%Allocation of SpaceBICYCLE AND SCOOTER LANEPedestrian CrossingADA LandingQueuing Area at IntersectionsADA Parking on Cross Streets2’ Buffer6.5’ Bike and Scooter Lane Above the CurbWide Enough for Passing and Riding Side-by-SideAlignment Follows National Best Practices2’ Wide BufferSpace for Queuing at Intersections 6.5’ lane wide enough for passingBICYCLE AND SCOOTER LANECURBSIDE MANAGEMENT & FLEX PARKINGCirculator StopTravel Lane During Peak HoursParking during light traffic hoursDrop off zoneCURBSIDE MANAGEMENT & FLEX PARKINGDraft Recommendations:Pedestrian Realm ÎCongress Avenue for All ÎDefining the Sidewalk ÎSeating & Furnishing ÎLighting ÎTrees ÎGreen Infrastructure ÎAnn W. Richards Congress Ave BridgePedestrian RealmVertical height exceeds 1/2”Horizontal opening exceeds 1/2”Cross-slope exceeds 2%Curb ramp slope exceeds 8.3%Running-slope exceeds 5% Ground material is non-compliantAccessible parking is non-compliantPush button reach range or level clear floor is non-compliantProtruding object in circulation pathA10th Street9th StreetAccessibility IssuesSteep slope across sidewalkSteep ADA RampsNon-compliant ADA ParkingCONGRESS AVENUE FOR ALLTook the bus out to make the slop less obvious - AM2%CONGRESS AVENUE FOR ALL: CROSS SLOPESSection @ 700 blockRecommended Cross-SlopeExisting SectionADA Compliant Section4%8’ Storefront Area9.5’ Walking Area8’ Amenity AreaDEFINING THE SIDEWALKWalking AreaAmenity AreaStorefront AreaStorefront AreaWalking AreaAmenity AreaDEFINING THE SIDEWALKSpaces to Meet, Eat, Work, Perform, and Tell StoriesAMENITY AREAHistoric streetlights updated for the 21st CenturyLIGHTINGA resilient mix of Texas Oak treesTREE TYPES AND SPACINGContinuous soil volumeSufficient soil volume for a healthy tree canopy100 ft³ 300 ft³ 1,000 ft³ Soil volume directly affects mature canopy sizeSOIL & TREE HEALTHStormwater infrastructure as part of a full depth reconstruction of the roadwaySOIL & GREEN INFRASTRUCTURELarge Soil Volume for Healthy TreesStormwater Conveyed for Treatment Near Lady Bird LakeUnderground Rain Gardens Filter Sidewalk Stormwater RunoffRunnels Reveal Water Movement, Telling the Story of Hidden SystemsStructured Soil Prevents Soil Compaction and Promotes Healthy RootsCurb Inlet Collects Road Stormwater RunoffReclaimed Water Distribution ‘Purple Pipe’Permeable Pavers Allow Stormwater to InfiltrateE 7thE 8thStormwater flows to Congress AveRunoff from sidewalks filteredWaller CreekW 9thW 10thW 11thWooldridge SquareAuditorium ShoresShoal CreekLADY BIRD LAKEW Cesar ChavezE Cesar ChavezW 4thW 3rdW 2ndW 5thE 5thE 4thE 3rdW 6thE 6thW 7thW 8thE 9thE 10thE 11thRepublic SquareBrushSquarePalm ParkState CapitolTo South Congress AveStormwater TerracesSTORMWATER STORYLady Bird LakeHistoric Flooding in the 1930sStormwater Management on Cesar Chavez StreetRestoration of Shoal Creek at Austin Central LibraryWaller CreekDeck at Edge of LakeStormwater TerracesStormwater SculptureBRIDGE LANDINGSOPEN VIEW TO THE LAKE+470+450+440+448+458+468Rain catcher sculptureSculpted accessible pathStormwater terracesWaterfront deckANN W. RICHARDS CONGRESS AVE BRIDGEVehicular BarrierPlanting AreaBike & scooter pathShade StructureSeatingPedestrian & Roadway LightingRailing References Original BridgeBalconyANN W. RICHARDS CONGRESS AVE BRIDGERAILING AND SHADE PRECEDENTSDraft Recommendations:Design Concepts & Placemaking ÎCivic Stage ÎHeart of Austin ÎGreen Gateways ÎVibrant CrossingsDESIGN CONCEPTState CapitolW 10thW 11thShoal CreekW 9thAuditorium ShoresWaller CreekSeaholmLADY BIRD LAKEW Cesar ChavezRiverside DriveE Cesar ChavezBarton Springs RdE 7thW 4thW 3rdW 2ndW 5thE 5thE 4thE 3rdE 2ndW 6thE 6thW 7thW 8thE 8thE 9thE 10thE 11thVIBRANT CROSSINGSState CapitolW 10thW 11thWooldridge SquareShoal CreekW 9th6th Street DistrictRed River DistrictAuditorium ShoresWaller CreekSeaholmLADY BIRD LAKEW Cesar ChavezRiverside DriveE Cesar ChavezBarton Springs RdE 7thW 4thW 3rdW 2ndW 5thE 5thE 4thE 3rdE 2ndW 6thE 6thW 7thW 8thE 8thE 9thE 10thE 11th6th StreetRepublic SquareBrushSquarePalm ParkCivic StageRelationship with Governor’s MansionCIVIC STAGEReference Capitol GroundsEnhance the “Green Frame” of the Capitol ComplexCIVIC STAGEHeart of AustinHEART OF AUSTINGreen GatewayGREEN GATEWAYAnn W. Richards Congress Ave BridgeANN W. RICHARDS CONGRESS AVENUE BRIDGEVibrant CrossingsVIBRANT CROSSINGSState CapitolW 10thW 11thWooldridge SquareShoal CreekW 9th6th Street DistrictRed River DistrictAuditorium ShoresWaller CreekSeaholmLADY BIRD LAKEW Cesar ChavezRiverside DriveE Cesar ChavezBarton Springs RdE 7thW 4thW 3rdW 2ndW 5thE 5thE 4thE 3rdE 2ndW 6thE 6thW 7thW 8thE 8thE 9thE 10thE 11th6th StreetRepublic SquareBrushSquarePalm ParkMexican American Cultural CenterColarado River Below Longhorn DamHouston & Texas Central Railroad Depot (1871)Wooldridge Square and other Historic SquaresWaller Creek and Sixth Street NightlifeEast Austin African American Cultural & Heritage District Mural OpportunitiesSpecial Paving at Key CrossingsHistorical and Cultural Interpretative MarkersReinforce Connection With Tree Canopy VIBRANT CROSSINGSLocal Art Opportunities Next Steps:ImplementationPOTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES INCLUDE: ÎBond Financing ÎOngoing Development Fees Î Tax Increment Financing Î Federal / State Funding ÎFees Recovered from Dockless Mobility ProvidersCAPITAL COSTS (ESTIMATED)Engineering & Management$9.6 millionSurveys & Inspections$1.5 millionConstruction CostsStreet ReconstructionUtility ReconstructionLandscape & StreetscapeBridge Improvements$50.1 millionContingency & Miscellaneous$8.3 millionTotal $69.5 millionFINANCINGTHE FIRST PAVING OF CONGRESS AVENUE IN 1905Funding Sources for Events, Operations & Maintenance• Public Improvement District• Philanthropic Sources• Event & Rental FeesOPERATIONS & MAINTENANCEIMPACTS & METRICSHealth & Environment ÎIncreased walkability and pedestrian activity for all ages and abilities ÎImproved stormwater management ÎIncreased shade, comfort, and areas of respite ÎIncreased biodiversity, habitat, and a healthier urban tree canopy ÎDecreased asphalt areas — reduction in urban heat island effectCulture ÎStrengthen the national register historic district and historic interpretation ÎIncreased visibility and viability of existing cultural institutions ÎImproved wayfinding and interpretive opportunities ÎIncreased capacity for programming and events ÎIncreased opportunities for “streetlife”Safety ÎAll sidewalks and ramps ADA compliant with minimal trip hazards ÎIncreased pedestrian safety ÎIncreased bicycle and scooter safety ÎMore street activity, lighting and better conditions for a 24/7 neighborhoodEconomic Opportunity and Affordability ÎIncreased opportunity for small, local businesses through markets and events ÎIncreased foot traffic and retail sales ÎMore mobility choices and connections offer more affordable transportation ÎIncreased land value and “value capture” for new and existing businessesMobility ÎMove more people ÎFull ADA accessibility ÎMinimize vehicular traffic impacts through efficient design ÎIncreased pedestrian, bicycle, and scooter space and connectivity ÎDesigned for future flexibility and potential connector transit ÎSimplified curbspace management