DOWNTOWN FAIRBORN STREETSCAPE DESIGN

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DOWNTOWN FAIRBORNSTREETSCAPE DESIGN

• FINAL STAKEHOLDER
• MEETING
• September 15, 2009

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BACKGROUND

• Request for Proposals Issued in July, 2008 for
  Design and Engineering of Downtown Streetscape
  Plan to include the development of
  Construction-Ready Plans.
• Contract for Engineering and Design Services
  awarded in August, 2008
• Northwest Consultants, Inc. Engineering
  Services
• Joe D. Roller Landscape Architect

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BACKGROUND

• Stakeholder meetings held on December 18, 2008,
  June 16, 2009 and September 15, 2009
• 7 meetings held with DFBA Design Committee over
  the past year
• 6 meetings held with Internal Committee which
  included representation from DFBA
• Numerous internal progress and update meetings
  held to ensure full input and access

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BACKGROUND

• Intention to follow up and complete the 1996
  Sheer and Sheer Plan
• Original Sheer and Sheer Plan implemented on a
  limited scale in 1997
• Main and Central Pavers
• Street Lighting

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THE JOURNEYMain and Broad
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THE JOURNEYMain and Broad
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THE JOURNEYMain and Broad
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THE JOURNEYMain and BroadCurrent Plan
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Main , Broad St to 2nd Street
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EXHIBIT C 1 OF 4
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THE JOURNEYWEST MAIN STREET

• Bump Outs will increase sidewalk sizes at
  intersections and will delineate parking areas.
• In some cases, parking will be expanded due to
  design.
• Narrowing of Main Street will slow traffic and
  provide greater pedestrian safety
• No side streets will be narrowed, allowing for
  adequate truck and bus access.

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THE JOURNEYWEST MAIN STREET

• Bump-Outs will be built using brick pavers
  which will assist with drainage.
• Curbs and sidewalks will be repaired and lined
  up where necessary.
• Plan will show the installation of increased
  lighting on the West End of Main Street and will
  include trees.
• Wrought Iron fencing will be utilized at open
  areas (along parking lots) on the interior of
  sidewalks along all of Main Street.

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Original Bump-Out Design

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Final Bump-Out Design
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EXHIBIT C - 2 OF 4
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EXHIBIT C 3 OF 4
Main , 2nd Street to 3rd Street
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Main 2nd Street
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Main , 3nd Street to Miller Lane
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Main 3nd Intersection
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EXHIBIT C 3 OF 4
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Main Street and Central Avenue

• Addition of Street Trees to the entire block
  between each light post planted in 4x8 grates
• Street Trees to be added to center of parking
  area to soften appearance
• No loss of parking
• Large Mast-Head banner posts to be placed on
  each end of Main Street Boulevard
• Planters to be dominant feature on each point
• Curbs and sidewalks to be replaced and matched
  as necessary

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East and West Main at Central
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Central Avenue Boulevard

• Creation of a stage for future design that
  could include updates to flag island
• All landscaping and plantings (including grass
  areas) will be irrigated
• Includes a decorative border for mowing and
  aesthetic purposes

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Central Avenue (North and South)
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Main Street at Dayton Drive

• Several iterations prior to development of
  current design
• Current design includes numerous concepts
  previously discussed
• Ribbon of Continuity is present through the
  inclusion of Wrought Iron in the design
• Includes placement location for future lighting

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Main Street at Dayton Drive
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Main Street at Dayton Drive
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OVERALL PLAN FEATURES

• Upgrades in Electrical Service to provide enough
  power for future needs including Christmas Trees
  and Festivals
• Irrigation to be provided for all plantings and
  public grassy areas
• Design will address drainage and other
  infrastructure issues
• No parking spots are to be lost through the plan

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FUNDING

• Currently, 376,000 has been awarded through the
  Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission through
  a Transportation Enhancement (TE) Grant (will
  address Main and Central upgrades)
• 35,000 grant has been awarded for the Main and
  Broad Gateway from the Miami Valley Conservancy
  District
• Will apply for another TE Grant in October, 2009
  through MVRPC
• Will continue to search out any funds available
  for implementation of Plan

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NEXT STEPS

• Plan Board will review the Downtown Streetscape
  Plan in October, 2009
• City Commission will review Plan in November,
  2009