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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!
2 | final streetscape plan
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.
QUICK POLLS INPUT RESPONSE175
responsesShops
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
Green
LIBRARY GREEN
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
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