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CLIFTON AVENUE STREETSCAPESPRING 2015 | RETHINKING BURNET WOODS

Jake Henderson | Stephanie Godsey | Nicole DibbleCINCINNATI, OHIO


Jake Henderson | Stephanie Godsey | Nicole Dibble 2

MISSION STATEMENT/ LOCATION MAP.........................................3

EXISTING STREET TYPOLOGY............................................................4

PARKING ANALYSIS...............................................................................5

WALKABILITY/ CONNECTIVITY ANALYSIS.....................................7

STREET SHED ANALYSIS......................................................................9

DESIGN CRITERIA...................................................................................10

DESIGN PROCESS...................................................................................13

PROPOSED STREET SECTION.............................................................14

STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN.............................................................15

STREET SECTIONS...................................................................................16

STREET-LEVEL RENDERING..................................................................17

TABLE OF CONTENTS



Clifton Avenue acts as a physical barrier to Burnet Woods, the university, and surrounding neighborhoods. Our mission is to use the principles of balance, safety, and eco-design to improve Clifton Avenue and blend the natural and built environments. This streetscape proposal transforms the street from an automobile dominated corridor into a multi-modal public space that is self-sustaining and manages the street’s stormwater runo� through green infrastructure design. A sense of comfort is created using tra�c calming design - slowing down motorist and creating a pleasant streetscape experience for all users.

MISSION STATEMENT

LOCATION MAP



The existing street typology of Clifton Avenue was analyzed to determine the percentage of space dedicated to each type of user - pedestrians, motorists, and cyclist. Analysis showed exactly how automobile oriented Clifton Avenue is. As well as the need to create dedicated space for cyclists.

STREET TYPOLOGY ANALYSIS

PEDESTRIAN ZONE

GREEN ZONE (BUFFER)

PARKING ZONE

CAR & SHARED TRAVEL ZONE

BICYCLE ZONE

BIBLIO CAD

8.5'PARKING LANE

11'TRAVEL LANE

8.5'PARKING LANE

5'BUFFER

5'SIDEWALK

11'TRAVEL LANE

11'TURNING LANE

11'TRAVEL LANE

11'TRAVEL LANE

10' PEDESTRIAN SPACE

BURNET WOODS

5'BUFFER

5'SIDEWALK

27'SETBACK

EXISTING STREET SECTIONS: SECTION AScale: 1" = 10'-0"

CLIFTON AVENUE ANALYSIS

SECTION A: 92' WIDE (72' WIDE STREET)

KEYZONES % OF STREET

10.9%

10.9%

18.4%

59.8%

0%

CLIFTON AVENUE STREET TYPOLOGY

92’ WIDE

EXISTING STREET SECTION


PEDESTRIAN ZONE10.9%

GREEN ZONE

(BUFFER)10.9%

PARKING ZONE18.4%

CAR TRAVEL ZONE59.8%

BICYCLE ZONE

0%

PEDESTRIAN ZONE

GREEN ZONE (BUFFER)

PARKING ZONE

CAR & SHARED TRAVEL ZONE

BICYCLE ZONE

BIBLIO CAD

8.5'PARKING LANE

11'TRAVEL LANE

8.5'PARKING LANE

5'BUFFER

5'SIDEWALK

11'TRAVEL LANE

11'TURNING LANE

11'TRAVEL LANE

11'TRAVEL LANE

10' PEDESTRIAN SPACE

BURNET WOODS

5'BUFFER

5'SIDEWALK

27'SETBACK

EXISTING STREET SECTIONS: SECTION AScale: 1" = 10'-0"

CLIFTON AVENUE ANALYSIS

SECTION A: 92' WIDE (72' WIDE STREET)

KEYZONES % OF STREET

10.9%

10.9%

18.4%

59.8%

0%


92’ WIDE



A parking analysis was done to map out the location of parking meters and o�-street parking lots along the Clifton corridor.

PARKING ANALYSIS

CLIFTON LOOKING NORTH(EAST SIDE OF STREET)

CLIFTON CROSSWALK NEARHEBREW UNION COLLEGE(EAST SIDE OF STREET)

CLIFTON LOOKING SOUTHUN-METERED PARKING SPACES(EAST SIDE OF STREET)

CLIFTON LOOKING NORTHUN-METERED PARKING SPACES(EAST SIDE OF STREET)

METERED PARKING

CONTOURS

CLIFTON CORRIDOR PARKING ANALYSISLUDLOW AVE

MLK DR. W

CLIF

TON

AV

E

DIXMYTH AVE



A heat map was created documenting the most desirable places to park along the corridor. Parking utilization was highest along the east side of the corridor, along the University of Cincinnati, near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. W, and approaching the Ludlow Business District. Parking along the entire west side of Clifton Avenue, especially the street side along the Good Samaritan Hospital and the Hebrew Union College had a very low parking utilization rate. The table below shows the number of occupied and unoccupied parking meters for 3 di�erent days. Yielding an average marking meter utilization rate of 54%. This data concludes that roughly half of Clifton’s metered street parking spaces are utilized on average.

PARKING ANALYSIS

LUDLOW AVE

MLK DR. W

CLIF

TON

AV

E

DIXMYTH AVE



WALKABILITY & CONNECTIVITY ANALYSISAn analysis of the block sizes, number of crosswalks, the length between crosswalks, and proximity to busi-nesses and institutions was used to measure the corridor’s walkability and connectivity.

214’

600’

2408’

1908’

517’

274’

190’

940’272’

307’

1168’

2040’

SIGNALIZED CROSSING OR INTERSECTION

UN-SIGNALIZED CROSSING

1300’

870’

550’

580’

554’

767’

820’



WALKABILITY & CONNECTIVITY ANALYSISAnalysis concluded to show that Clifton Avenue is a major connection between Burnet Woods, the Ludlow Business District, the Calhoun St./ W. McMillan mixed-use corridor, major institutions such as the University of Cincinnati, the Deasoness Hospital, Hughes High School, Hebrew Union College, and the Good Samaritan Hospital.



STREET SHED ANALYSISAn analysis of the corridors street shed was used to visualize the amount of set back space - the space between the street and building facades. Street shed has a direct wwwwww to the streetscape experience and how all users perceive the street. Clifton Avenue has a very large street shed, disconnecting the street from the surrounding buildings and other activity. Large set backs act as barriers from building activity and street activity- as well as create an uninviting walking experience. Our proposal for Clifton Avenue aims to create a safe, walkable environment.

AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY

STREET SHED ZONE



Creating balance on Clifton Avenue to accommodate all forms of transportation; including automobiles, pedestrians, and cyclists. The proposed design utilizes widened sidewalks, bike lanes, two lanes of tra�c in each direction, and a parking lane.

DESIGN CRITERIA 1: BALANCE

Balance Case Study: Indianapolis Cultural Trail, INhttps://farm4.static�ickr.com/3866/14870954889_3153fe1b2e_b.jpg



Creating a safe environment for all modes of transportation is extremely important. The proposed design utilizes tra�c calming infrastructure to slow down motorist. This includes a raised median, slim car lanes, curb extensions, brick crosswalks, and widened bu�er space between all users.

DESIGN CRITERIA 2: SAFETY

Curb Extensions: NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guidehttps://farm4.static�ickr.com/3866/14870954889_3153fe1b2e_b.jpg



Creating a safe environment for all modes of transportation is extremely important. The proposed design utilizes tra�c calming infrastructure to slow down motorist. This includes a raised median, slim car lanes, curb extensions, brick crosswalks, and widened bu�er space between all users.

DESIGN CRITERIA 3: ECO-DESIGN

Eco Design Case Study:Tennessee State Assembly Plaza, Nashville, TN

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DESIGN PROCESS

TRAFFIC CALM

HYDROLOGY

CONNECTIVITY

“CREATE A STREET THAT ISSELF - SUSTAINING”

“CREATE A STREET THAT FEELS COMFORTABLE FOR ALL USERS”

“CREATE A STREET THAT CONNECTS THE BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT”



The existing condition for Clifton Ave. consists of a turning lane and 4 travel lanes �anked by a parking lane on either side. At its existing condition, Clifton Ave. sidewalks are 5’ wide with a 5’ utility/ tree zone.

EXISTING STREET SECTION

Our proposal for Clifton Ave. includes widened sidewalks, contra-�ow bike lanes, green infrastructure, a median, parking along the east side of the street, and streetscape improvements - brick pavers, historic street lamps and fencing. The �nal design was selected as the best choice through a design analysis and rating process.

PROPOSED STREET SECTION



DIXMYTH REALIGNMENT STREET SECTION

LEGENDINTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS/ GATEWAYSBIKE LANESROADWAYSTORMWATER TREATMENT INFRASTRUCTUREOPEN SPACEPROPOSED DEVELOPMENTPROPOSED RESTAURANT 80'0 240' 480' 720'

C

ACCESS ROAD STREET SECTIONB

PLAZA STREET SECTIONA

CLIFTON PLAZA SITE DESIGNMASTER PLAN

STORMWATER TREATMENTAREA

STORMWATER TREATMENTAREA

BURNET WOODSGATEWAY

PLAZA

PROPOSEDRESTAURANT

PROPOSEDMEDIAN

8’ SIDEWALKS

6’ BIKE LANES

5’ TREE ZONE

PROPOSED ROADREALIGNMENT

CURRENTBURNET WOODSDR. LOCATION

BURNET WOODS DR.

DIXMYTH AVE.

TERRACE AVE.

HOWELL AVE.

LUDLOW AVE.

PROPOSEDMIXED-USEDEVELOPMENT

OPENSPACE

CLIF

TON

AV

E.

MLK INTERSECTIONIMPROVEMENT

MLK DR. W

NEWROAD

HEBREWUNIONCOLLEGE

GOODSAMARITANHOSPITAL

BURNET WOODS

DIGGSPLAZA

PROPOSEDMIXED-USEDEVELOPMENT

B

A

C

LUDLOW INTERSECTIONIMPROVEMENT

The Clifton Avenue Streetscape Master Plan incorporates our long term vision for the corridor. With current development trends in the surrounding neighborhoods, we anticipate new mixed-use development in addition to our multi-modal streetscape plan.

The intention behind creating a plaza crosswalk in the middle of Clifton Ave. is to create much needed public space along the Clifton corridor, while creating a crosswalk that diverts motorist tra�c naturally, without the need for a tra�c signal. A brick paved crosswalk, speed tables, and forced diversion around the plaza space achieve the design intention, as well as creating an aesthetic gateway to the proposed restaurant.

Rendered street section of proposed Clifton Plaza

Rendered street section of proposed access road - designed with diagonal o�-street parking to accommodate proposed restaurant in Burnet Woods.

Rendered street section of Burnet Woods Dr. - relocated to align with Dixmyth Ave.

EXISTING STREET CURB

SPRING 2015 | RETHINKING BURNET WOODS

Stephanie Godsey | Nicole Dibble | Jake Henderson

CLIFTON AVENUE STREETSCAPE COLLEGE OF DESIGN, ARCHITECTURE, ART AND PLANNING | DAAP

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING &APPLIED SCIENCES

MASTER PLANThe Clifton Avenue Streetscape Master Plan incorporates our long term vision for the corridor. With current development trends in the surrounding neighborhoods, we anticipate new mixed-use development in addition to our multi-modal streetscape plan.

The intention behind creating a plaza crosswalk in the middle of Clifton Ave. is to create much needed public space along the Clifton corridor, while creating a crosswalk that diverts motorist tra�c naturally, without the need for a tra�c signal. A brick paved crosswalk, speed tables, and forced diversion around the plaza space achieve the design intention, as well as creating an aesthetic gateway to the proposed restaurant.

CLIFTON PLAZA SITE DESIGN

A

PROPOSEDPROPOSEDMIXED-USEDEVELOPMENT

LEGENDINTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS/ GATEWAYSBIKE LANESROADWAYSTORMWATER TREATMENT INFRASTRUCTUREOPEN SPACEPROPOSED DEVELOPMENTPROPOSED RESTAURANT



B. ACCESS ROAD STREET SECTION

C. DIXMYTH REALIGNMENT STREET SECTION

A. CLIFTON PLAZA STREET SECTION



EXISTING

PROPOSED

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