{"id":3013,"date":"2018-02-05t22:49:33","date_gmt":"2018-02-05t22:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snyder-associates.u5fz9z3h-liquidwebsites.com\/?post_type=snyder-projects&p=3013"},"modified":"2022-05-27t14:42:19","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27t19:42:19","slug":"riverside-drive-streetscape","status":"publish","type":"snyder-projects","link":"\/\/www.dicovercards.com\/projects\/riverside-drive-streetscape\/","title":{"rendered":"riverside drive streetscape"},"content":{"rendered":"
this project involves iowa city streetscape improvements<\/a> for s. riverside drive between u.s. highway 6 and myrtle avenue. this half-mile corridor runs north to south paralleling the iowa river and has three major intersections with a mix of well-established businesses and redevelopment sites. it serves as a key gateway into the riverfront crossings district and the university of iowa campus.<\/p>\n project goals & objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n a view of the riverside trail<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n project challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n working with a diverse group of stakeholders, we prepared a master plan and implementation plan that encourages redevelopment in the area and creates a more pedestrian-friendly environment. key challenges are addressed with a five-phase plan that allows the master plan to be implemented over time.<\/p>\n the design process was guided by meetings with city staff, business owners, and the general 世界杯足球比赛预选赛
. input was collected to ensure everyone had opportunities to review designs and provide feedback. three corridor design themes were developed and presented. a \u201criver\u201d theme inspired by the iowa river was selected.<\/p>\n streetscape improvements include planters, decorative street and pedestrian lighting, wider and more consistent sidewalks, and intersection enhancements.<\/p>\n specific materials such as limestone, dark bronze painted metal, and decorative pavers used throughout the streetscape help unify the corridor. planters between the sidewalk and roadway<\/a> provide a sense of separation between the pedestrian and vehicular traffic<\/a>.<\/p>\n strong gateway features including monument signage, decorative pavement, and landscape improvements at the north and south ends of the corridor create a sense of arrival.<\/p>\n increased pedestrian activity is expected as redevelopment continues. as a result, pedestrian crossing improvements are recommended at myrtle avenue, benton street, and hwy 6 intersections. a railroad underpass through an existing railroad overpass provides a safer crossing and improved pedestrian circulation. trail extensions along benton street provide a critical east to west link with the iowa river trail.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" key gateway feature in iowa city this project involves iowa city streetscape improvements for s. riverside drive between u.s. highway 6 and myrtle avenue. this half-mile corridor runs north to south paralleling the iowa river and has three major intersections with a mix of well-established businesses and redevelopment sites. it serves as a key gateway […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7695,"template":"","categories":[26],"project_categories":[44,50],"client_type":[58],"location":[76],"class_list":["post-3013","snyder-projects","type-snyder-projects","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-世界杯足球比赛预选赛
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encouraging redevelopment & creating a pedestrian-friendly environment<\/span><\/h2>\n
significant streetscape improvements<\/span><\/h2>\n