Schuyler Avenue

Streetscape Plan

CITY OF KANKAKEE | SCHUYLER AVE STREETSCAPE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSETeska Associates | 15 November 2018

AGENDA

1. Introductions and Project Scope

2. Public Outreach Inputs

3. Present Streetscape Plan

4. Open House Input Activities

PROJECT SCOPE

1. Improve the quality and condition of the

downtown streetscape environment;

2. Accommodate bike access per the 2015

Bicycle Master Plan;

3. Make better connections between north and

south sides of Court Street;

4. Promote a vibrant and welcoming

downtown!

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3 | construction documentation

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PROJECT SCHEDULE

10/11/18 11/15/18

Project website

STUDY AREA / SCOPE

INCORPORATE CURRENT CITY EFFORTS:

• 2015 BIKE PLAN

• TIF FUNDING

Locust St

Chestnut St

Oak St

Court St

Merchant St

Station St

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

Historic Features & Patterns The Depot & Signage

Farmers Market & Events Local Theaters, Shops & Dining

COMMUNITY CHARACTER

COMMUNITY CHARACTER

PAST EFFORTS City of Kankakee

Bicycle Master Plan, 2015

Schuyler Ave

Bike Lanes

COMMUNITY

OUTREACH

1. Project Website

2. Steering Committee

3. Farmers Market (July 14)

4. Quick Polls Surveys (Sept - Nov)

5. Focus Group/Stakeholder Interviews

(September / October)

6. Public Meeting (November 15)

7. City Council (December)

SUMMARY OF INPUT

GATHERED TO DATE

1. Connect north & south Schuyler Ave;

2. Develop festoon string lighting;

3. Support outdoor cafes;

4. Improve places to sit, gather, bike & stroll;

5. Add more landscaping and flowers.

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Restaurants

Entertainment

Transit

Service

Businesses

Farmers

Market

QUICK POLLS INPUT RESPONSE

Bike Lanes

Outdoor Dining

Public Seating

Decorative Lighting

Interactive Fountain

Decorative Paving

Directional Signage

Trees and Plantings

Bike Racks

Public Art

QUICK POLLS INPUT RESPONSE

More Shops & Restaurants

More Bike Share (Zagster)

Protected Bike Lanes

Bike Racks / Repair Stations

Directional Signage

Wider Sidewalks

Trees and Landscaping

Specialty Lighting

Comfortable Places to Sit

Public Art

QUICK POLLS INPUT RESPONSE

Landscape Pruning

Expanded Walkways

More Public Seating

Play Area / Splash

Fountain

Lighting Effects

Public Art

Wifi / Charging Stations

QUICK POLLS INPUT RESPONSEQ5 Anything else you would like to share related to the

downtown streetscape assignment? Let us know!

BIKE FACILITY – BEST PRACTICES

VERTICAL GATEWAY FEATURES

Option A Option B

THEMATIC PLANTINGS

TYPICAL SECTION

PREFERRED PLAN COMPONENTS

View looking north along Schuyler towards Court Street

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BEFORE & AFTER VIEWS

View looking north along Schuyler towards Court Street

PREFERRED PLAN COMPONENTS

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BEFORE & AFTER VIEWSView looking south along Schuyler towards Court Street

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BEFORE & AFTER VIEWSView looking south along Schuyler towards Court Street

STREETSCAPE PLAN

STREETSCAPE PLAN

STREETSCAPE PLAN

STREETSCAPE PLANLibrary

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PREFERRED PLAN CONCEPT

Merchant Street

Pocket Park

MERCHANT ST POCKET PARK

PRODUCTS & MATERIALS OPTIONS

Option A Option B

PRODUCTS & MATERIALS OPTIONS Option A

PRODUCTS & MATERIALS OPTIONS Option B

2018 October / November Prepare Construction Documents

November 15th

5-7pm, Kankakee Public Library

Public Open House

December Bid Award / Contractor Selection

2019 March Construction Commences

July Substantial Completion

NEXT STEPS / IMPLEMENTATION

INPUT ACTIVITY

1. Use POST IT NOTES to add comments to

the maps and exhibits

2. Use STICKERS to identify which products

and materials would provide the most value

to the streetscape. (bench, bike rack, trash

receptacle, tree grate)

THANK YOU!

Jodi Mariano

Teska Associates

JMariano@TeskaAssociates.com

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