German Village 3rd Street Corridor Study

Third Street Streetscape Traffic Corridor Study1.27.2010

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THIRD STREET STREETSCAPETRAFFIC CORRIDOR STUDYAUGUST 7, 2010

CITY OF COLUMBUS

GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY


PROJECTTEAM

acknowledgementsMany German Village residents, individuals, committees and

City administrators contributed their time and ideas to this

planning effort. The following individuals and groups are to be

recognized for their significant contribution of thoughts, ideas

and collaboration that were integral to the development of a

responsive, successful Traffic Corridor Study

German Village Residents

German Village Society

German Village Streetscape Committee

German Village Board of Trustees

German Village Commission

Dr. Brian Santin, German Village Streetscape Committee Chair

Mark Kelsey, Director of Columbus Public Service Department

Tim Bell, Transportation Division, City of Columbus

Susan Delay, Columbus Department of Development

Gary Wilfong, Columbus Transportation Division Project Manager

Cristina Parady, Columbus Utility Coordinator

design teamKinzelman Kline Gossman, project lead, corridor design and

planning

Chambers, Murphy & Burge, historical appropriateness

Prime Engineering, site base preparation

executive summaryThe City of Columbus authorized Kinzelman Kline

Gossman to prepare the Third Street Corridor Study in

early 2009. This study addresses the public right-of-way

with a focus on the pedestrian environment. Third Street

was resurfaced with asphalt pavement in 2005 and the

City does not intend to re-surface or rebuild the street

pavement in the near future. The German Village Society

obtained the grant that made this study possible; one of

their primary goals is to restore the street to the historic

brick surface. Resurfacing the street with historic brick

pavement must be funded through sources other than the

Columbus Public Services Department.

This study resulted from a typical planning process with

significant public input throughout the process. Key

initial tasks included understanding the German Village

community vision for the Third Street Corridor and

conducting a thorough review of the historic archival

material to understand the historic streetscape conditions.

This was followed by an assessment of the physical

conditions. Preliminary concepts were generated to test

various strategies for the physical development of the

corridor. The best ideas were further developed into the

final preferred Third Street Corridor Concept described

in this document. The design team researched potential

funding sources available through grants and other

programs to assist the implementation of the project. An

implementation strategy was generated, including phasing

and preliminary budgets for each phase of work.


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FINDIT

table of contentsHistorical precedents ..............................................1

Urban Assessment

Building Density.................................................4

Building Heights................................................4

Building/Land Uses............................................5

Circulation................................................5

Village Districts..................................................6

Existing Conditions............................................7

Existing Utilities..................................................8

German Village Vision .................................................9

Third Street Corridor Vision.........................................13

Corridor Concept.....................................................15

Streetscape Components

Roadway........................................................19

Sidewalks.......................................................23

Utilities..........................................................26

Lighting.........................................................29

Plantings........................................................30

Furnishings...................................................32

Signage.........................................................33

Sustainable.....................................................34

Composite Concept.........................................35

Key Areas

Livingston Gateway..........................................37

Commercial District.........................................43

Village Green.................................................49

Residential District / Schiller Park Gateway........54

Implementation Strategy

Phasing/

Budgets..................................................................60

Funding Sources.............................................71

Next Steps......................................................79

Appendix

Composite Plan..............................................81

Historical Photography.....................................82

Early Concepts & Studies.................................86

Private Development Recommendations............88


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HISTORICAL PRECEDENT


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Historical SettingGerman Village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is also designated as a Preserve-America neighborhood. It was and continues to be characterized by narrow brick streets and homogeneous brick architecture. The Third Street Corridor has retained many of its historic attributes: a 47’ pavement width, lack of setbacks for structures, stone curbs, tidy private gardens, primarily residential use with scattered businesses and civic uses. The street was originally paved with brick; the parking lanes remained brick until the 1990’s. Key features of the Third Street Corridor that need to be protected include:

The street width and curb location; localized adjustments for traffic calming purposes are acceptable.The existing historic brick contained within the asphalt pavement profile must be protected. If funding becomes available, the historic brick should be reset to re-establish the historic street pavement. New curbs should be stone curbs to match the existing.The sidewalks should be re-surfaced with brick.Brick should be laid to replicate the existing patterns. Pavements, landscaping and hardscape features should be designed to retain the eclectic nature of the corridor.

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URBAN ASSESSMENT


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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyFigure Ground

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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyBuilding Heights

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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyBuilding Heights

Building HeightBuilding Density

Building DensityThe density and building placement contribute greatly to

the historic feel and charm of the streetscape

The density and building sizes are fairly consistent for the

length of the corridor; minor variations contribute to the

human scale and feel of the corridor.

Building HeightBuilding heights range from one to four story structures

The majority of the structures are one and a half or two

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Key Civic

Office

Retail

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Open Space

Parking Lot

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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyLand Use

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Parking Lot

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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyLand Use

Vehicular Circulation

PedestrianCirculation

Traffic Light

Bus Stop

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Existing Street Parking Spaces

approx. 215

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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyCirculation

Vehicular Circulation

PedestrianCirculation

Traffic Light

Bus Stop

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Existing Street Parking Spaces

approx. 215

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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyCirculation

Building / Land Use Circulation

Building / Land UseThe predominant land use along Third Street is residential

Secondary land uses include office, commercial and institutional

CirculationThird Street is the primary north/south vehicular spine of German Village

Traffic signals at Livingston Avenue and Whittier Street

Third Street is two way traffic with parallel parking on both sides

Most side streets that intersect Third Street are two-way traffic

Small parking lots feed into Third Street at the north end of the corridor

Transit stops for COTA and buses for St. Mary’s school are located along the corridor

Existing on-street parking is approximately 215 spaces


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Gaps in building frontage and density on

north end

Only surface parking lots along the corridor

(8 lots)

More generous front and side yards

Two 1-story structures & eight 3-story

structures out of 81

22 parcels contain office, commercial or

civic uses

27 parcels are residential

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Commercial District

“Village Green”

Anomaly in streetscape character

Consistent high density on west side of street

Building frontage breaks down on east side

of street

Large setbacks for St. Mary’s, outdoor

courtyards and other yards

One 1-story structures & four 3-story


6 parcels contain office, commercial or civic

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Significant pedestrian activity

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Consistent building frontage, scale and use

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Zero 1-story structures & one 3-story


5 parcels are office or commercial use


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Village Districts


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Brick Pavement

Street Tree

Crosswire

Architectural Landmarks

Open Yard

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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyLandscape Features

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Brick Pavement

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Existing Conditions - Northern Half Existing Conditions - Southern Half

PavementApproximately 50 percent of the sidewalk pavement is brick and the other half is concrete

Areas of both brick and concrete pavement are in poor conditions and are a danger to pedestrians

Brick pavement consists of a variety of different paver types, colors and patterns, including herringbone, running bond and basketweave

TreesThere are numerous street trees of varying species and in varying conditions

The street tree are located on an irregular spacing with large areas of sidewalk having no trees at all

Utility LinesThere are approximately 70 utility lines that cross Third Street

Utility poles are wooden and many are not plumb

Street lights are attached to the poles along the east side of the street only


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City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities: Division of Sewers & Drainage-Inventory: -Combined Storm/Sanitary Main Line -Storm Inlets: 33 and Manholes: 17.-Size: Main Combined Storm/Sanitary Lines: 24”-48”-Clearance: 1’ Vertical (5’ if brick) and 3’ Horizontal (10’ if brick)-Depth: Varies from 6’-15’

City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities: Division of Water-Inventory: -Main Water Line -Fire Hydrant: 10-Size: Main Water Line: 6”-Clearance: 1’ Vertical and 3’ Horizontal

City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities: Division of Power-Inventory: -MELP owned and operated poles within Third St ROW: 28 (+10?) -MELP owned and operated Transformers within Third St ROW: 12

AEP: American Electric Power-Inventory: -AEP owned and operated poles within Third St ROW: 33 -AEP Transformers within Third St ROW: 16

Columbia Gas-Inventory: -Main Gas Line along both East and West Sidewalks -Size: Main Gas Line: 3”-Clearance: 1’ Vertical and 3’ Horizontal

Telecommunication Companies-Time Warner-ATT Ohio (formerly SBC)-WOW

Existing Utilities

Storm/Sanitary Main

Water MainWater Main Clearance

Storm/Sanitary Clearance

GasClearance

GasClearance

Gas MainGas Main

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Telecommunications

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RESIDENTS’ VISION


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The following ideas were generated by the German Village Society, residents and the design team during the Corridor Walk-through and the Visioning Session.

General1. A celebrated, vibrant downtown neighborhood- historic integrity - a charming, pedestrian-friendly streetscape2. Balance a more pedestrian friendly street with the historic character3. Third Street should accommodate Oktoberfest4. German Village as the #1 tourist destination in Central Ohio5. Enhance the gateway at Livingston Avenue and Schiller Park6. Explore options for something like Worthington’s summer market7. Current interesting individuality & diversity should be preserved8. Don’t turn Third Street into Disney Main Street… be careful not to be too sterile9. Address the historic Gothic Revival Church of St. Mary’s as the defining landmark of the street10. The Schwartz Castle is a landmark, which could become part of the Gateway 11. Explore methods to increase the available parking without increasing pavement 12. Explore putting angled parking in certain, more commercial areas along Third Street. 13. Favor the pedestrian environment over vehicles, if a choice must be made.14. Sidewalks must be ADA accessible the entire length of the corridor.15. Identify and address major crossings along Third Street that should have crosswalks16. Resolve safety issues for dangerous intersections (Beck and Third).17. Explore curb extensions18. Explore mid street traffic calming19. Address high speed traffic20. Consider COTA bus stops and routes as part of overall design21. Re-grade curb ramps where needed to eliminate buildup of mud and debris.22. Explore variations of width of Third Street, curb-to-curb.


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Pavements/Materials23. Make Third Street all brick again. 24. Brick at the intersections to enhance traffic calming and announce the pedestrian zone25. Explore long-term options for providing brick parking lanes26. Explore historic, aesthetic and traffic calming effects of brick streets27. Provide stone curbs and brick pavement in the street and sidewalks28. Restore the appropriate elevation of the stone curb29. Replace the brick where it was taken out when the new curb ramps were installed.30. One should know German Village by its high quality materials and charming environment31. The residents do not want concrete or asphalt pavement32. Maintain the same scale, proportions and materials of the surrounding predominant architecture.33. Brick seems to be the unifying element in the diverse German Village

Utilities34. Bury all utilities35. Explore options to remove cross-wires and any unnecessary lines36. Short term, can the utility poles be straightened or the material changed?37. Possibly use taller, metal poles so that fewer poles are needed and wires are higher and out of view.38. Explore if the utility lines can be moved to the rear of properties39. Solve the drainage issues and diminish maintenance costs to the City40. Provide better street lighting that addresses both sides of the street for safety.41. Explore using pedestrian scale lights and eliminating the traditional tall street lights.42. Sidewalks need to be better lit, using a pedestrian scale light.43. Address the combined sewer that runs through Third Street as much as this project will permit.44. Consider long-term streetscape solutions for utilities, drainage, materials and so on.45. Pedestrian lamps reminiscent of the cast iron gas lamps are desired.46. There are still some remains of cast stone storm sewer inlet installed at the curb. Some of them dated to . 47. Keep the design elements of this drainage system because of its historic significance.


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Landscape Features48. Establish a minimum acceptable level of richness of materials, details and plantings49. Discourage turf grass in R.O.W.50. Place benches in the public R.O.W. so people feel comfortable sitting in them.51. Provide guidance on acceptable methods for tree plantings to prevent root upheaval.52. Address portions of the corridor that lack streetscape and pedestrian amenities.53. Strengthen the edge between the public and private property to maintain the scale and density of the corridor.54. Prevent successive properties from having a break in fencing/building frontage to preserve the historic urban character.55. Maintain the variety and diversity of brick patterns, details and plantings to maintain the charm of German Village.56. Organize magazine and newspaper stands and locate at strategic points.57. Group post office boxes and benches to encourage community.58. Provide opportunities for residents to hang plants and banners from new pedestrian lights59. Establish appropriate locations for bike racks throughout the corridor.60. Place street trees sporadically and with different species. 61. Consider eliminating street trees in front of commercial properties to be true to the historic character 62. Incorporate historic hitching posts, columns and limestone stepping stones to the extent possible.

Signage63. Reduce the amount of directional and regulatory street signage along Third Street. Change the appearance to minimize the visual impact.64. Explore unique street signage for German Village.65. Consider putting street signage on the side of buildings.66. Minimize the visual clutter at the Livingston gateway67. GVS Guidelines should be recognized but not perceived as confining the streetscape design.


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CORRIDORVISION

create a BALANCE between contemporary function and historic integrity


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4 requirements to ensure balanced design safety historic character functionality sustainable community

SAFETY HISTORICCHARACTER

FUNCTIONALITY

SUSTAINABLECOMMUNITY


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CORRIDORCONCEPT

ECLECTIC: a range of patterns and colors of brick, plantings, and other furnishings

DISTRICTS: commercial and residential

VILLAGE GREEN: celebration of open space

COMMUNITY: a thriving, urban community


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MAJOR INTERSECTION

MINOR INTERSECTION

BUS STOP

GATEWAY

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VILLAGE GREEN

COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

B L E N K N E R S T R E E T

L I V I N G S T O N A V E N U E

H O S T E R S T R E E T

B E C K S T R E E T

W I L L O W S T R E E T

S Y C A M O R E S T R E E T

F R A N K F O R T S T R E E T

C O L U M B U S S T R E E T

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S T I M M E L S T R E E T

L A N S I N G S T R E E T

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C O N C O R D P L A C E

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VILLAGE GREEN

COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

MAJOR INTERSECTION

MINOR INTERSECTION

BUS STOP

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

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Intersections & Gateways Districts Composite

Precepts • Retain eclectic character.

• Celebrate the corridor with gateways.

• Distinguish major intersections with

curb extensions.

• Commercial District: fewer street

trees, more pavement.

• Village Green: visually ‘borrow’ the

open space for community.

• Residential District: more green,

tree lawns


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OVERHEAD UTILITIES OVERHEAD UTILITIES

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

SIGNIFICANT TREES TO REMAIN

SIGNIFICANT TREES TO REMAIN

PROPOSED TREES

PROPOSED TREES

Utility Corridors Street Trees Composite

Precepts • Clean up and eliminate visual utilities

where possible.

• Retain existing trees that are healthy

and have reasonable life spans.

• Tree planting varies per district.


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-Roadway-Sidewalk-Utilities-Lighting-Plantings-Furnishings-Signage

STREETSCAPECOMPONENTS


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ROADWAYMATERIALS

Three options of roadway materials brick asphalt brick parking lanes and asphalt travel lanes

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ROADWAYHISTORIC CURBS

Maintain existing curb layout between all major intersections maintain historic road width replace with stone curbs reestablish full height curbs

+/- 46’


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ROADWAYCURB EXTENSIONS

Provide curb extensions at all major intersections safer pedestrian crosswalks protection to on-street parking spots broaden cone of vision for stopped traffic at cross streets

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Promote multiple modes of transportation calm traffic by narrowing the width of the travel lanes encourages an active lifestyle enhance pedestrian travel


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SIDEWALKZONES

The sidewalk has three primary zones walkway zone generally provides an 8 foot wide path free of objects and meets ADA standards amenity zone includes all furnishings, lights, and signs clear zone allows for the people to move between their car and the amenity zone

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SIDEWALKMATERIALS

Sidewalk materials: brick sidewalks with varying patterns reuse existing brick when possible variety of colors that matches the existing brick match textures and styles of the existing brick match or maintain existing patterns of brick


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SIDEWALKACCESSIBILITY

Maximize the accessibility along the entire corridor follow ADA guidelines to ensure accessibility to all pedestrians provide curb ramps at all intersections provide a smooth surface design a consistent cross slope across sidewalk


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UTILITIESEXISTING

Existing utilities overhead utility lines crisscross the street and clutter the environment other utilities run below the pavement and parallel to the curb


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UTILITIESOVERHEADOPTION 1

Overhead utility lines consolidate overhead wires and eliminate cross wires provide fewer, taller metal poles to reduce visual clutter eliminate all signs and lights from utility poles


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UTILITIESOVERHEADOPTION 2

Below grade utility lines and transformer vaults bury all overhead utilities underneath street bury transformers within vaults at curb extensions as needed


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LIGHTINGPEDESTRIANROADWAYMAST ARMS

General characteristics of the lighting design provide even light distribution to increase visibility

black poles and fixtures with appropriate character: recommend City standard fixtures

accessorize light poles with banners and hanging baskets

all pedestrian lights preferred; or provide roadway lights on one side of street, pedestrian lights on the pother side


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PLANTINGSLANDSCAPE BEDS

General characteristics of the landscape beds raised stone curbing around proposed trees flush planters around existing trees tree lawn south of Kossuth Street plant low groundcovers and perennials in all tree planters

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PLANTINGSSTREET TREESGROUNDCOVERSPERENNIALS

General characteristics of the plant palette street trees: urban tolerant, high canopy, and seasonal color groundcovers: low, evergreen, and salt tolerant perennials: array of seasonal colors and textures


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FURNISHINGSSEATINGBIKE RACKWASTE/RECYCLINGNEWS CORRALS

General characteristics of the furnishing design furnishings should compliment historical context durable furnishings with black finish family of benches, waste/recycling receptacles, and bike racks historic remnants


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SIGNAGEINFORMATIONALDIRECTIONALREGULATORY

General characteristics of the signage design family of signs distinct to Third Street pick up on traditional German Village symbols and colors simplify signs and posts


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SUSTAINABLEGREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

General characteristics of the sustainable design recycle/reuse of material use of local/regional materials promote walkability and community green methods to treat stormwater quality

Detain water in planters

Brick Sidewalk

DrainageDrainage


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COMPOSITECOMPOSITECONCEPT


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KEYAREAS

1 Livingston Gateway

2 Commercial District

3 Village Green

4 Residential District / Schiller Park Gateway

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LIVINGSTONGATEWAY

-Brick Piers

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-Expanded Dining

-Variety of Paving Patterns

-Brick Crosswalks

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-Asphalt Street Option

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SIDEWALK SIDEWALKROADWAYCURBEXTENSION

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-Trees and Perennials in Planters

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-More Random Tree Planting

-Enhance Visibility SYCAMORE STREET

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-Transit Stop Enhances Community:

-News Corrals -Benches

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VILLAGEGREEN

-German Village “civic” area

-Open Lawn Area

-Private Ownership

-Semi-Public Use

-Visual Open Space

SAINT MARY’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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SAINT MARY’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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SIDEWALK SIDEWALK VILLAGE GREENROADWAYPARKING PARKINGBIKE LANE

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RESIDENTIALDISTRICT &SCHILLER PARK GATEWAY-Tree Lawns

-More Street Trees

-More Residential

-More Green Transitions to the Park

REINHARD STREET

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-Asphalt Option

REINHARD STREET

SCHILLER PARK

CONCORD PLACE

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develop a STRATEGY that will enable the implementation of the streetscape to occur either as a single, large project; or as a series of smaller projects, over time, to respond to funding opportunities


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This Traffic Corridor Study is the first part of an extensive design and documentation process that must be completed before any construction can actually begin. The next steps that must be budgeted for and executed are a survey and Preliminary Engineering. The Columbus Division of Transportation has indicated that the soft costs for this project should be in the range of 10% to 14% of the construction value; including survey, geotechnical investigations, preliminary and final engineering, and permits

This Traffic Corridor Study has been prepared using available base maps and record documents to determine the locations of utilities and other physical features This information is reasonably accurate; sufficient for a high level planning document such as this. An actual survey that includes topography, easements, underground and overhead utilities and all physical features must be procured before Preliminary Engineering can begin. Preliminary Engineering is a much more detailed design and engineering exercise. It will be valid to the extent that current, accurate survey information serves as the basis for those activities. The Preliminary Engineering will also require the collection and assessment of geotechnical information about the conditions of the existing soils and base materials. Preliminary engineering will address the corridor as a whole. Sufficient information will be developed during this phase of work to generate more detailed and precise estimates of probable construction costs. The potential phasing of the project can then be re-evaluated and fund-raising can be targeted to better-defined projects and capital costs. The Final Engineering can be performed for the entire corridor or broken down by phase.

Fund Raising

Preliminary Engineering

Final Engineering

Re-assess Budgets

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This page outlines a conventional phasing strategy that accomplishes complete sections of the Third Street corridor over time. A major benefit of this strategy is that the streetscape environment is completed, albeit in only a portion of the Third Street Corridor. This would demonstrate the benefits of the upgrades and potentially could enhance fund-raising efforts. Certain features of the proposed streetscape enhancements are challenging to implement in a piecemeal fashion: especially grading and utilities. There would likely be additional costs incurred to provide temporary transitions to fit the new systems into the existing conditions.

These preliminary budgets are order-of-magnitude estimates of likely costs and are based on the limited information available at the time of this design study. The budgets are based on 2010 construction costs and include a modest design contingency. These budgets should be updated when Preliminary Engineering is conducted and actual survey information is available.

The estimated probable cost of the construction for the Corridor will range between $7.8M and $10M. If the utilities are all buried underground and the street is rebuilt with brick, the overall cost will increase to $23.6M to $26.9M. The cost breakdown for this phasing strategy is as follows: Base Project With UpgradesLivingston Gateway $550,000 - $650,000Livingston to Sycamore $2.5M to $3.2M $8.0M to $9.1MSycamore to Kossuth $2.5M to $3.2M $8.0M to $9.1MKossuth to Reinhard $2.1M to $2.7M $6.8M to $7.8MReinhard Gateway $250,000 to $300,000

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This page and the subsequent diagrams outline a phased systems construction strategy that can be accomplished in smaller pieces, over time. This will allow progress to be made in achieving the vision with more modest fund-raising targets. Each phase of work indicated in this plan is described and budgeted as a complete project in itself. Phasing the work will require some duplication of efforts and temporary measures. If the project can be accomplished in fewer, larger phases, the costs, temporary measures and complexity of the process will be reduced.

The gateway improvements are listed in this sequential phasing, but would be great stand-alone projects that would be strong physical manifestations of the vision and planning process for the Third Street Corridor. Early implementation of the recommended gateway improvements could continue the momentum generated by this planning process and build enthusiasm for the fund raising and completion of the Corridor Plan.

The cost range for each phase of work and any potential upgrades is indicated on each of the phase diagram sheets that follow.

*The decision for above ground vs below ground utilities shall be made prior to the Sidewalk Improvements Project to ensure that appropriate connections for buried utilities can be designed.

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Curbs Sidewalks*

Gateways

Planting

Lighting

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DESCRIPTIONThe first phase of work will be replacement of the existing curbs with new stone curbs on both sides of Third Street for the entire corridor between East Livingston Avenue and Reinhard Avenue. The new stone curbs will be set at the same location and elevation as the existing curbs. A narrow strip of street pavement and sidewalk pavement on each side of the curb will need to be removed and replaced to enable the construction process. We recommend that when the street pavement is patched, the surface be sloped down towards the face of the curb to provide a consistent 4” to 6” exposed curb face. This will facilitate better drainage of the street pavement and re-establish a legitimate curb edge along Third Street until the street pavement can be replaced at some future date.• Stone curbs• Repair 18-inch width sidewalk• Repair 18-inch width pavement with asphalt• Salvage historic brick• Replace 50% curb inlets

ASSUMPTIONS•All historic brick that is embedded within the existing street pavement in the affected area will need to be salvaged and stored for future use.

•The new curb shall have downspout drain sleeves provided at appropriate locations to accommodate future sidewalk and drainage improvements.

•The street drainage primarily occurs in curb inlet drainage structures. Any curb inlets that do not meet current City standards or that are in poor condition should be replaced and/or repaired at this time.

•Any conduit needed for future utility work should be placed beneath the new curbs at this time.

•New curbs shall extend around the radius at cross-street intersections.

•Recently installed ADA wheelchair ramps will remain in place unless their location directly conflicts with future crosswalk locations.

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: $800,000 - $1,000,000

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DESCRIPTIONThis phase of work centers on rebuilding the sidewalks on both sides of the street for the entire corridor between East Livingston Avenue and Reinhard Avenue. The existing sidewalks are approximately half brick and half concrete over the corridor. Most of the existing walks do not meet ADA because the surface is very uneven due to the pavement heaving from tree roots and poor base conditions. The existing sidewalk surface material and base will be removed. The subbase will be removed and/or repaired where needed to correct the situation. All new or salvaged brick shall be placed on an asphalt setting bed over a concrete base. Existing tree and plant beds will be removed if they conflict with the new design. Where new plant beds surround existing trees to remain, edging, curbs or walls shall be completed per the design.• Re-use existing brick • All brick surface• Utility conduit placed• Some plant bed edging• Foundations for future structures, poles• Structural topsoil in plant beds

ASSUMPTIONS•The type and pattern of existing brick sidewalks will be documented, for salvage and resetting in the same location.

•Private and public utilities will have the opportunity to upgrade and repair their services while the sidewalk pavement is open.

•Underground downspout connections will be provided between the curbs and the R.O.W. line.

•Conduit shall be placed for future underground electric, cable, telephone and other utilities that are currently overhead.

•Private drive aprons shall be rebuilt with brick to fit within the re-graded sidewalk surface.

•Where existing trees are designated to remain, the plant beds shall be fully constructed, including structural topsoil, curbs and other edge treatments.

•No new landscaping is included, except seeding of all new plant beds and tree lawns.

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: $3.5M - $3.8M

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DESCRIPTIONThis phase of work focuses on reducing the visual impact of overhead utilities on both sides of the street for the entire corridor between East Livingston Avenue and Reinhard Avenue. Currently AEP has lines on one side of the street and Columbus Division of Power has lines on the opposite side of the street. Each utility serves mostly customers on the opposite side of the street from where their lines are located. There are approximately 70 occurrences of utility lines crossing this section of Third Street. The existing utility poles have numerous lines attached; some of which may be redundant or inactive. We recommend that the existing wooden utility poles be replaced with metal poles. The metal poles should be taller and hopefully fewer in number. All inactive, redundant lines shall be removed. The majority, if not all, of the cross wires shall be eliminated. • Replace wooden poles with high mast arm metal poles• Eliminate cross wires• Remove unneeded lines

ASSUMPTIONS•The new metal utility poles will have no signs or light fixtures attached to them.

•Overhead utility lines on cross streets that intersect Third Street are not included in this work.

•Any street lights or signs currently mounted on utility poles will need to be relocated to dedicated posts.


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DESCRIPTIONA potential upgrade to clean up the overhead utilities is to bury them. The existing overhead lines, located on both sides of Third Street, include AEP, Columbus Division of Power, AT&T, Sprint, WOW and other cable and telecommunications companies. Each private or public utility that is required to bury its lines must be reimbursed for the expense as part of the project costs. Existing utilities beneath the pavement reduce the available space for underground electric lines to a ten-foot strip adjacent to the curb on both sides of the street. Preliminary investigations indicate that the electric service may require the entire width, other utilities such as cable and telecommunications would need to be placed beneath the sidewalk pavement. This 10-foot wide parking aisle is where historic brick is buried beneath the asphalt pavement. Transformers that are currently mounted on utility poles will need to be located in underground vaults. The number of transformers should be able to be reduced, but these must be carefully located to reduce the visual impact.• Bury overhead utilities• Sub-grade vaults for transformers• Street repaired with asphalt• Sidewalk repaired with brick to match existing

ASSUMPTIONS•The historic brick in the street pavement will be salvaged and stored for future use.

•Overhead utility lines on cross streets will remain.

•The underground connections will go back to the nearest existing utility pole on cross streets and other perpendicular connections.

•Private property owners will likely be caused to move and/or upgrade their electric panels.


PROJECT UPGRADES•Repair street pavement with historic brick. Additional cost: $1.2M - $1.4M

UNDERGROUNDUTILITIES

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GATEWAYSDESCRIPTIONThe Plan calls for enhanced gateways at the intersections of Livingston Avenue and Reinhard Avenue to announce the entrance onto this important corridor. Brick pavement is to be provided in the intersections of Livingston Avenue and Reinhard Avenue with Third Street. Brick and stone piers are located on the north side of Livingston Avenue to frame that entrance. If the street pavement is surfaced in brick, we recommend that the brick pavement in these intersections be a different color and pattern to further distinguish the intersections. The mast arms at Livingston Avenue will be relocated into the curb extensions to maintain the appropriate relationship to the traffic lanes. Benches, planters and special planting will further enhance both of the gateways.•Livingston Avenue intersection•Reinhard intersection•Brick pavement in intersection, distinct color•Brick crosswalks•Relocate mast arms•Benches, planters, plantings•Brick piers at Livingston Avenue•Provide pedestrian signals

ASSUMPTIONS•The curb extensions on Third Street at these intersections shall be constructed as part of this phase of work.

•The Livingston Avenue gateway has been coordinated with current plans for the I-71/I-70 Improvements. Further coordination will be required as the highway plans advance and are implemented.

•We recommend this work be deferred until the decision is made on whether or not to bury overhead utilities along the Third Street Corridor, but the gateways improvements could be completed as stand-alone projects at almost any point.

•This budget assumes that the curbs, street improvements and overhead utility work have been completed in previous phases of work.

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET:

Livingston Avenue Gateway $550,000 - $650,000

Reinhard Avenue Gateway $250,000 - $300,000


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PLANTINGSDESCRIPTIONPlant street trees and other plant materials in plant beds and tree lawns. Plants will primarily consist of trees, low evergreen ground covers and some seasonal perennials that are tolerant of urban conditions such as drought, salt and alkaline soils.•Street Trees•Evergreen Groundcovers•Seasonal Perennials

ASSUMPTIONS•Plant beds and tree lawns will have been constructed during the previous sidewalk phase.

•Structural topsoil will have been provided during the previous sidewalk phase.

•All new plants will be watered and maintained during the initial one-year period by the German Village Society and resident volunteers to provide consistent, timely maintenance and enhance the establishment of the plant materials.

•All permanent planting in plant beds and tree lawns shall be installed as part of the planned streetscape improvements in accordance with the approved design.

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: $275,000 - $350,000

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LIGHTINGDESCRIPTIONReplace existing street lights with a combination of new pedestrian and street lights. The existing City of Columbus standard light fixtures are very compatible with the historic setting of German Village and are recommended for the Third Street corridor. The Plan calls for taller street light fixtures on one side of the street and shorter pedestrian scale pole lights on the opposite side of the street. We recommend the corridor be evaluated to ascertain if pedestrian scale pole lights on both sides of the street will provide adequate light levels. If pedestrian scale lights provide adequate lights; these should be provided instead of standard street lights as an upgrade to the project.•Street lights •Pedestrian light poles

ASSUMPTIONS•New lights shall be connected and powered via underground lines installed in conduit.

•The conduit was previously installed in the sidewalk phase of work.

•All existing light poles and foundations shall be removed as part of this work.

•Foundations for new light poles have been constructed during the sidewalk phase of work.

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: $750,000- $850,000

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FURNISHINGSDESCRIPTIONProvide comprehensive streetscape furnishings including seating, bike racks, kiosks, transit shelters, news corrals, waste and recycling containers, and planters. The furnishings will help to further define the special environment of German Village.•Seating•Bike Racks•Kiosks•Transit Shelters•News Corrals•Waste and Recycling Containers•Planters

ASSUMPTIONS•All needed electrical conduit will be installed during the sidewalk phase of work.

•All needed foundations will be installed during the sidewalk phase of work.

•All furnishings will be bolted down to the concrete sub-base and will not require an additional foundation (except transit shelters).


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SIGNAGEDESCRIPTIONProvide comprehensive streetscape signage including informational and historical signage, seasonal banners, directional signs, and regulatory signs. The signage will help to further define the historic legacy of German Village while providing direction to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.•Historical Signs•Seasonal Banners (to be placed atop pedestrian light poles)•Directional Signs•Regulatory Signs

ASSUMPTIONS•All signs will be core drilled through concrete sub-base and set within aggregate sub-grade below the sidewalk. No further foundations will need to be poured.

•Signs will not be illuminated and therefore not require conduit to be run prior to completing the sidewalk phase of work.


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ROADWAYDESCRIPTIONBuild new curb extensions and patch existing pavement as needed on Third Street with a surface of asphalt. The brick that currently exists within the pavement profile in the curb extension areas will be salvaged and stored for future use. The existing subbase and base materials may be replaced or repaired as needed to provide for sound construction. Curb extensions shall be provided at designated intersections to slow traffic and enhance pedestrian safety. The curb extensions will require that some catch basins be added or relocated to preserve and enhance the drainage patterns.• Provide curb extensions• Stripe in bike lanes on existing pavement and when construction occurs

ASSUMPTIONS• Any remaining historic brick in the street pavement will be salvaged and cleaned for re-use.

• Private and public utilities will upgrade and/or repair any utilities in need of attention while the street pavement is open.

• The gateway improvements are not included as part of the basic work of this phase.

• Existing mast arms will be relocated at the Whittier Street intersection.

• Assume 20% of subbase will need to be removed and replaced.

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: $475,000 - $600,000 POTENTIAL UPGRADES

• Construct the street surface with salvaged historic brick. The quantity available may need to be supplemented.

Additional Cost: $3,800,000 - $4,200,000


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FUNDINGSOURCES

Third Street is a significant streetscape project; it will be complex, expensive and will require a joint public and private effort to come to fruition. The City of Columbus Public Utilities Department has indicated that certain upgrades desired by the local community, such as brick pavement and burial of utilities are beyond the normal scope of improvements funded by the City. These upgrades must be paid for with private funds, grants and other sources of financing outside of the Columbus capital budget.

Fund raising will be significant task in the implementation of the Third Street Corridor Plan. The funding needed to complete the engineering and construction of the recommendations will likely come from a number of sources, both public and private. The Implementation Strategy has been devised to respond to the potential funding and enables the construction to progress in smaller, incremental steps. The Preliminary Engineering process should address the corridor as a whole: many of the streetscape components are systemic features that span the length of the corridor and greatly impact one another.

This section provides a summary of potential funding sources that may be possible for the Implementation of the Third Street Corridor improvements. Some of the grants and other sources identified apply to the design and engineering process; others are targeted towards actual capital expenditures.

Columbus Capital Funds

Private Donations

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In this country’s bicentennial year, German Village and many other historic centers, were fortunate enough to take advantage of preservation funding made available by the Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the excitement of the bicentennial celebrations. Almost four decades later, the fruits of those investments are apparent as the concepts touted by the HPA of 1966 have become more mainstream. For those who have been proponents of recycling and restoring our built environment, each project that brings a few more people to the reality of preserving our history is a milestone worth marking.

However, the ways of “doing business” have changed. Clearly, the voice of the United States government echoes these sentiments in unique programs like the Save America’s Treasures and Preserve America programs. Not every grass roots effort can meet the criteria for these programs. Raising funds to continue the good work is a continuous struggle. The included information is a condensed version of research toward that end. The granting and financing opportunities that are listed herein represent the beginning of a concentrated effort to secure funding for preservation programs for Third Street and for German Village. It should be understood that most major projects cannot be funded by grants alone. Most projects require a good sound base of support that includes volunteers, staffers, private and public funding, grants, loans, community fund-raising events, and generally good fund-raising counsel. And there is one more thing… …effort.

The information included herein is divided into three categories – State Programs, Non-Profit Programs, and Corporate and Family Foundation Programs. Each program is noted with its application date or the cycle on which it is reviewed or awarded. The grant amounts are listed, if they are fixed, with the contact information, the match amounts and the eligibility restrictions. It is important to note that the eligibility restrictions do not always eliminate possibilities. With creative counsel and open-minded trustees, often public and private partnerships can be established which expand the opportunities.

One significant piece of information listed herein is the DESCRIPTION. The descriptions often address the goals or the mission of the agency or of the particular fund. If the goal of the particular project accurately addresses the goals of the fund or funding agency, the chances are greatly increased for an award. To be quite pointed, in the past, there was an expectation of cash falling from the sky just because it is a “great project”. Reality will demonstrate that the organizations who are the most successful at receiving grants are those who are not afraid to 1) ask, 2) do homework, 3) work collaboratively, 4) expect restrictions, and 5) be patient. It is important to note as well, groups who work closely with the agency are more likely to understand the shared goals. What is it that makes this project worth funding?

FINDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GERMAN VILLAGE SOCIETY AND CITY OF COLUMBUS

ORGANIZATION/GRANTPROGRAM

APPLICATIONDATES DESCRIPTION GRANT

AMOUNT MATCH ELIGIBILITY CONTACT

STATE PROGRAMSOhio Historical Society/Ohio Historic Preservation OfficeCertified Local Governments CFDA #15.904

June 1, 2010

Projects to develop comprehensive plans for the preservation of historic, architectural, and archaeological resources, to survey and/or nominate properties to the NRHP, to develop master plans and/or feasibility studies for NRHP properties, to acquire and to develop properties listed on the NRHP, and conduct public education programs related to historic preservation.

$5,000minimumrequest.Grantstypically

$9,000 to $15,000

60 / 40 CLG

Grants ManagerOhio Historic Preservation OfficeOhio Historical Society567 E. Hudson StreetColumbus, OH 43211-1030(614) 298-2000(614) 298-2037 (Fax)www.ohiohistory.org/resource/[email protected]

Ohio General AssemblyState Capital Appropriations Bill

Talk to your legislator by

summer of odd numbered years.

(Capital Bill enacted spring

of even numbered

years.)

Biennial state capital appropriations bill funds acquisitions, rehabilitation, restoration, and exhibit curation for local historical organization improvement projects sponsored by state legislators. Bill enacted spring of even numbered years. Funded projects are administered by the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission. Although there is not a formal application process, the commission offers guidance on how to pursue funding on its web site: www.culture.ohio.gov

Varies None

State Senator or Representative from your district.www.ohio.gov

Ohio Department of Development Economic Development Program

Open Window Cycle

Provides funds to units of local government to provide gap financing for local business development. Except for local infrastructure needs, Economic Development Program funds are repaid to the local community's Revolving Loan Fund to provide funding for additional business assistance activities. LG

Office of Housing and CommunityPartnershipsEconomic and Community DevelopmentOhio Dept. of Development77 S. High StreetColumbus, OH 43216(614) 466-2285www.odod.state.oh.us

Microenterprise Business Development Program

FY 2010:August 6, 2010

Provides grants to eligible cities and counties and non-profit organizations to assist in the development of local microenterprise businesses and to create and retain long-term jobs in the private sector. Microenterprises are defined as for-profit entities with five or fewer employees, one of whom owns the business.

LG, NP, NPO

Office of Housing and CommunityPartnershipsEconomic & Community DevelopmentOhio Dept. of Development77 S. High StreetColumbus, OH 43216(614) 466-2285www.odod.state.oh.us

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

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Natureworks

February 1, 2010 Yearly

Cycle

Nature Works provides up to 75% state reimbursement funds for acquisitions, development or rehabilitation of public park and recreation areas.

75/25 LG, PD, CD

Mary FitchODNR, Real Estate & Land Management2045 Morse Road, Bldg. C-4Columbus, OH 43229-6693(614) [email protected]

Ohio Department of TransportationTransportation EnhancementProgram

Solicitationsbegin

January 1 Yearly Cycle; Letter of Interest due to District officeFebruary 1

Yearly Cycle

The Federal Highway Administration's Transportation Enhancement Program provides funds for projects that enhance the transportation experience by improving the cultural, historic, aesthetic and environmental aspects of transportation infrastructure. Each state decides how to use it's enhancement funds. In Ohio, funds are split between Ohio's 17 MPOs and the rest of the state. MPO and statewide funds are distributed competitively. Funds can be used for construction or major rehabilitation only.

Typical:$500,000 to$1,000,000,

No Max

80/20cash only GE, MPD

Randy Lane, Program ManagerOhio Dept. of TransportationOffice of Local Projects1980 W. Broad St., 2nd FloorColumbus, OH 43223(614) 644-8211www.dot.state.oh.us/local

National Scenic Byways

April(Applicationsavailable in February)

The National Scenic Byways Program provides technical and financial assistance to help preserve America's scenic roads and promote tourism and economic development. The National Scenic Byways Discretionary Grants program provides funding for byway-related projects each year, as part of the Federal Highway Administration's Discretionary Grants Program. Projects to support and enhance National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads and State-designated byways are eligible. Applications are prepared online but submitted through the State's byway program agency.

Varies 80/20

Paul StaleyOhio Department of TransportationCentral Office1980 West Broad StreetColumbus, OH 43223(614) 728-5078

Ohio Arts Council (OAC)Capacity Building

Ongoing

Capacity building funds are designed to strengthen Ohio's non-profit arts and cultural sector by helping applicants improve internal governance and leadership, cultivate strategic community linkages, and develop financial and human resources for long-term stability. Building organizational capacity is a long-term, evolutionary process that organizations must engage in purposefully. The program provides funding for work in three areas of capacity: Organizational Governance and Leadership, Strategic Community Linkages and Assets and Resources Development.

$500 to $5,000 50/50 CAC, CE, LI,

NPO

Ohio Arts Council727 E. Main St.Columbus, OH 43205-1796(614) 466-2613www.oac.state.oh.us

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Major Grants

February 1September 1 (Proposalsconsidered

twice a year.)

Humanities must be the central focus. Best suited for projects with regional or statewide impact; those which attract large & diverse audiences, humanities institutes for teachers or professionals, film/video documentaries and media projects.

$5,001-$20,000 50/50 NP

Jack ShortlidgeOhio Humanities Council471 E. Broad Street, Suite 1620Columbus, OH 43215-3857(614) 461-7802(800) 293-9774(614) 461-4651 (Fax)www.ohiohumanities.org

Regular Grants

First businessday of each

month (minimum 8 weeks

prior to project start).

Short term projects of limited scope; one component of a larger project which receives funding from several sources, lectures for special occasions, panel discussion, and other singe-site programs.

$2,001-$5,000 50/50 NP

Frank Dunkle or Jack ShortlidgeOhio Humanities Council471 E. Broad Street, Suite 1620Columbus, OH 43215-3857(614) 461-7802(800) 293-9774(614) 461-4651 (Fax)www.ohiohumanities.org

Mini-Grant

Applicationsaccepted year-

round(minimum of 5 weeks prior to

projectstart).

Short term projects of limited scope; one component of a larger project which receives funding from several sources, lectures for special occasions, panel discussion, and other singe-site programs.

Up to $2,000 50/50 NP

Frank DunkleOhio Humanities Council471 E. Broad Street, Suite 1620Columbus, OH 43215-3857(614) 461-7802(800) 293-9774(614) 461-4651 (Fax)www.ohiohumanities.org

NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS

Heritage OhioOhio Main Street Program

1. Call for Application

Workshop 2. Letter of Intent

A program of professional advice and guidance in the use of the proven Main Street Four-Point Approach to start or strengthen revitalization efforts.

noncash -technical

assistanceLG

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National Trust for Historic PreservationJoanna Favrot Fund

February 1, 2010

Provides nonprofit organizations and public agencies grants for projects that contribute to the preservation or the recapture of an authentic sense of place. Individuals and for-profit businesses may apply only if the project for which funding is requested involves a National Historic Landmark. Funds may be used for professional advice, conferences, workshops and education programs.

$2,500 -$10,000

50/50Cashonly

NP, GE

National Trust for Historic PreservationMidwest Regional Office53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 350Chicago, IL 60604(312)[email protected]

Jeffris Heartland Fund

February 1,June 1 andOctober 1

Established by the Jeffris Family Foundation to support important historic preservation projects in the states of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Ohio. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the viability of their project through the submittal of early planning studies, and must be ready for the preparation of a Historic Structure Report or other advanced planning studies, leading toward a community-centered capital fund drive.

$5,000 -$50,000 NP, LG

Koren Vanzo, Program AssistantNational Trust for Historic PreservationMidwest Regional Office53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 350Chicago, IL 60604(312)[email protected]

National TrustPreservation Funds February 1,

June 1 andOctober 1

(Contract the NTHP

Regional Office prior

to submittingapplication).

National Trust Preservation Funds provide two types of assistance to nonprofit organizations and public agencies:1) matching grants for preservation planning and educational efforts, and2) intervention funds for preservation emergencies. Matching grant funds may be used to obtain professional expertise in areas such as architecture, archeology, engineering, preservation planning, land-use planning, fund raising, organizational development and law as well as to provide preservation education activities to educate the public.

Matchinggrants

are $500 -$5,000

50/50Cashonly

NP, LG, CDC, CE

National Trust for Historic PreservationMidwest Regional Office53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 350Chicago, IL 60604(312) [email protected]

National Trust CommunityInvestment Corporation(NTCIC)

N/A

The NTCIC makes equity investments in real estate projects that qualify for federal historic rehabilitation tax credits and when available, state historic tax credits and New Markets Tax Credits. NTCIC works with a wide variety of property owners including for-profit developers, non-profit organizations and local governments. Our focus is on projects that have a strong economic revitalization impact on the surrounding community. The timing of the equity contributions is flexible and negotiable. Frequently used pay-in benchmarks include admission to the LLC, placement in-service, Part 3 approval, and project stabilization.

N/A NP, LG, CDC, CE

National Trust Community InvestmentCorporation1785 Massachusetts Ave., NWWashington, DC 20036(202) 588-6001(202) 588-6436 (Fax)[email protected]

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Preserve America

Most recent:Applicationdeadline

February 12, 2010

The Preserve America matching-grant program provides funding to designated Preserve America Communities to support preservation efforts through heritage tourism, education and historic preservation planning. NOTE: Designated Preserve America communities, neighborhoods, SHPOs, THPOs, CLGs that have applied for PA status

$20,000 -$250,00 50/50 See note in

description

Heritage Preservation GrantsNational Park Service1201 Eye Street NW (2256)Washington, DC 20005(202) 354-2020www.preserveamerica.gov

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Challenge GrantCFDA # 45.130

May 5, 2010

NEH challenge grants help institutions and organizations secure long-term improvements in and support for their humanities programs and resources. Awards are made to museums, public libraries, colleges, research institutions, historical societies and historic sites, public television and radio stations, universities, scholarly associations, state humanities councils, and other nonprofit entities. Where clearly related to the humanities, direct expenditures from Challenge Grant awards are allowable for items that have inherent longevity such as renovation of facilities.

$30,000 -$1,000,000 25/75

Office of Challenge GrantsNational Endowment for the HumanitiesRoom 4201100 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.Washington, DC 20506(202) [email protected]

CORPORATE and FAMILY FOUNDATION PROGRAMSCorporate Grant ProgramsAmerican Electric Power (AEP)

N/A

AEP Sponsors special programs to encourage economic development, education, the environment, hunger, housing, health, and safety within its traditional service territory. Priority is based on the perceived overall benefit to the community in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia.

Varies NP

Deffers by State… Ohio Contact Info:AEP Ohio850 Tech Center DriveGahanna, OH 43230http://www.aep.com/citizenship/community/corpGive/

The Eaton Charitable Fund

N/A

The highest priority is local organizations that serve the needs of Eaton employees and offers to them the opportunity to provide leadership, voluntary services, and personal financial support. Program support and capital grants are given to health, human services, civic, and cultural organizations. Support to educational institutions is given but the trust has a preference for engineering, scientific, technological and business-related projects. The fund also has expressed interest in arts and cultural programs, higher education, children and youth services, family services, community development, neighborhood development, and economic development. Eaton lends it support through general or operating funds, capital campaigns, building/ renovation, program development, employee matching gifts and in-kind gifts.

Varies NP

Eaton Charitable FundEaton Center1111 Superior AvenueCleveland, OH 44114-2584216/523-4944http://www.eaton.com/ecm/groups/public/@pub/@eaton/@corp/documents/content/ct_242488.pdf



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JP Morgan Chase

N/A

JP Morgan Chase awards funding in the following areas: community asset development, youth education and community life.

VariesNP (with additional

restrictions)

Deffers... Central Ohio Contact Info:Jeffrey LyttleP.O. Box 710157Columbus, OH [email protected] regarding Cybergrants / application process, please e-mail [email protected]://www.jpmorganchase.com/corporate/Corporate-responsibility/corporate-responsibility.htm

Coporate and Family FoundationsDuke Energy Foundation

Applications for following year

reviewed middle of current year

The Duke Energy Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life in its community through the areas of environment, economic development and community vitality.

Varies NP, GE

Lisa TeasdellDuke Energy Foundation [email protected] APPLY ONLINEhttp://www.duke-energy.com/community/foundation.asp

Nationwide Foundation

Sept. 1, 2010 (Application not available until

May 2010)

The Nationwide Foundation makes operating, project and capital grants. Capital grants are limited and considered on a case-by-case basis. In order of emphasis, Nationwide supports efforts that meet: emergency and basic needs, stabilization needs, individual development needs, and community enrichment needs (such as arts and culture organizations, higher education and civic improvement). Varies NP

MUST APPLY ONLINEhttp://www.nationwide.com/about-us/nationwide-foundation.jsp

Surdna

Review in Feb, May, & Sept.Submit 3 to 4

months prior to desired review

The Surdna Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations in the areas of environment, community revitalization, effective citizenry, the arts, and the nonprofit sector.

Varies NP, 501(c)(4)

(212) [email protected] APPLY ONLINEhttp://www.surdna.org



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WHAT ARETHE NEXT STEPS

Publicize the plan (all)

Conduct preliminary engineering (City)

Capital budgeting (City)

Assign fund raising tasks (GVS)

Prepare grant applications (GVS)

Final design and engineering (City)

Phase Construction


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APPENDIX COMPOSITE PLAN

HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHY

EARLY CONCEPTS & STUDIES

PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS


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475 S Third 479 S Third

492 S Third

480 S Third

1975LIVINGSTON

HISTORICALPHOTOGRAPHY


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571 S Third

595 S Third

624 S Third

1880’s

1963

BECK

541 S Third

1990

1960’s 1960’s



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631 S Third627 S Third

664 S Third

1961

1890

SYCAMORE

650 S Third

1912



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793 S Third769 S Third

858 S Third 911 S Third

KOSSUTH

WHITTIER



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B E C K S T R E E T














Concept 1:

Minimalist approach Mixture of brick and concrete sidewalks Curb extensions Striped crosswalks Flush brick intersection at Reinhard Avenue Variety of street tree planting treatments

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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyConcept 1: Eclectic




B E C K S T R E E T















Concept 2:

Brick “threshold” at Livingston Avenue Brick sidewalks Striped crosswalks Consistent street width Uniform street tree planting

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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyConcept 2: Uniformity




B E C K S T R E E T














VILLAGE G

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Concept 3:

Brick sidewalks Curb extensions Gateway crosses Livingston Flush brick intersections at Livingston, Whittier and Reinhard Raised brick intersections at Blenkner, Sycamore and Frankfort Striped crosswalks at all other intersections Landscape reflects different districts

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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyConcept 3: Districts




B E C K S T R E E T














Concept 1:

Minimalist approach Mixture of brick and concrete sidewalks Curb extensions Striped crosswalks Flush brick intersection at Reinhard Avenue Variety of street tree planting treatments

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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyConcept 1: Eclectic




B E C K S T R E E T















Concept 2:

Brick “threshold” at Livingston Avenue Brick sidewalks Striped crosswalks Consistent street width Uniform street tree planting

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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyConcept 2: Uniformity




B E C K S T R E E T














VILLAGE G

REENC

OM

MERC

IAL DISTRIC

TRESID

ENTIAL D

ISTRICT

CO

MM

ERCIAL D

ISTRICT

Concept 3:

Brick sidewalks Curb extensions Gateway crosses Livingston Flush brick intersections at Livingston, Whittier and Reinhard Raised brick intersections at Blenkner, Sycamore and Frankfort Striped crosswalks at all other intersections Landscape reflects different districts

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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyConcept 3: Districts

Concept 1: Eclectic Concept 2: Uniformity Concept 3: Districts


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Back In Parking

Designated Bike LanesExisting Conditions

Channelized IntersectionCurb Extensions

Turn Lane / Flush Median

Drive Lane

Parking

46’9’ 10’ 10’ 9’4’ 4’

Bike BikeParking

46’

Drive Lane

9’ 14’ 9’14’ParkingDrive Lane Parking Drive

Lane

49’

9’ 10’ 13’ 17’Parking Drive

LaneDriveLane

ParkingParking TurnLane

46’9’ 10’ 8’ 10’ 9’

ParkingDriveLane

DriveLane

Parking

46’

Drive Lane

9’ 10’ 10’ 9’8’ParkingDrive

LaneMedianDrive

LaneParking

46’9’ 10’ 10’ 9’4’ 4’

Bike Bike

Parking Drive Lane

Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyTraffic Calming Studies

Flush Intersection with Paved CrosswalksFlush Intersection w/ Striped Crosswalks

Raised Intersection with BrickFlush Intersection w/ Brick

Striped crosswalk, typ.

Curb extension, typ.

5’

9’

5’

9’

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I R

D

S

T R

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Detectable warning pavers, typ.

Brick paved crosswalk, typ.


Concrete band, typ.


10’ Wide slope transition6’ Wide slope transition

Brick paved intersection

T H

I R

D

S

T R

E E

T

5’

9’



Concrete band, typ.


T H

I R

D

S

T R

E E

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Brick paved intersection

5’

9’



Concrete band, typ.


T H

I R

D

S

T R

E E

T

Existing Condition

T H

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D

S

T R

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T


Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyIntersection Studies Early Intersection Studies Early Traffic Calming Studies


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Preliminary Design Recommendations: Private Development

Maintain the building frontage line with wrought iron fencing, hedge row & landscaping Express owner’s individuality in front yard gardens Brick driveways / parking areas Stone or terra cotta planters

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Third Street Streetscape - Traffic Corridor StudyPrivate Development



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PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT

General characteristics of the private development maintain building frontage line with wrought iron fencing, hedge row and landscaping express owner’s individuality in front yard gardens stone or terra cotta planters

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