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{Streetscape for Union Street
Community Workshop October 28, 2013
Planning DepartmentCity of Easthampton
ConsultantsThe Cecil Group
A program of the Massachusetts Department of Community Development Downtown Initiative
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{Topics
Introduction Goals Process
Streetscape and Landscape Character
Baseline Recommendations
Alternative OptionsNext Steps
Discussion
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{Goals
Create a clear vision for the streetscape enhancement of Union Street
Reinforce its role as a highly visible gateway street connecting the downtown to other areas of the City
Provide an environment that is friendly to pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists
Enhance the economic value of the area as a place to shop, visit, work and study
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{Union Street Streetscape Area
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{Process
Understand the basic conditions of the streetscape elements
Use community input to understand key issues and opportunities
Provide a concept plan laying out improvements, and conveying the design character
Provide documentation of the vision to support subsequent grants and funding requestsSchedule: Summer work, fall report
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{Existing Streetscape
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{Streetscape Character: Bike Circulation
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{Streetscape Character: Traffic Calming
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{Streetscape Character: Marked Zones
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{Streetscape Character: Intersection / Crosswalks
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{Streetscape Character: Wayfinding Signage
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{Landscape Character: Buffers
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{Landscape Character: Open / Plaza Spaces
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{Landscape Character: Planting
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{Baseline Concept
Streetscape Parking Circulation (Vehicular /
Pedestrian / Bicycle)
Landscape Enhancements
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{Baseline Concept: Northern Approach
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{Baseline Concept: Manhan Trail Intersection
Baseline Option #1
Baseline Option #2
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{Baseline Concept: Manhan Trail Intersection
Baseline Option #3
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{Baseline Concept: Southern Approach
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{Options
Streetscape Parking Circulation (Vehicular /
Pedestrian / Bicycle)
Landscape Enhancements
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{Streetscape for Union Street
Community Workshop October 28, 2013
Planning DepartmentCity of Easthampton
ConsultantsThe Cecil Group
A program of the Massachusetts Department of Community Development Downtown Initiative