所面临的挑战

老化的人行道上, along with water and sanitary sewer piping needed to be replaced as well as extending stormwater infrastructure for future development. The existing bluestone sidewalk was at the end of its useful life cycle and was hazardous for 行人. The goals established in the beginning of the project included, 人行道上需要康复, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, 街重修的, 雨水的改进, 卫生下水道的改进, 水线的改进, 增加了场地设施.

Multiple agency coordination was critical from the beginning to engage citizens, minimize the impact to 企业 during construction, 和最大化分摊费用. McGill collaborated with the 城市阿什维尔 水 Services, Metropolitan Sewage District of Buncombe County, 阿什维尔市中心协会, along with leaders from the 城市阿什维尔 overseeing project coordination.

我们的解决方案

McGill began the design process in late 2018. Initial efforts included meeting with focus groups and conducting surveys. 这使得公民, 企业, and property owners the opportunity to provide input on the design. 阿什维尔城 established a website to communicate goals of the project and provide frequent status updates. Utilizing feedback from public meetings and input from City staff, McGill provided complete site mapping of approximately 1,沿着海伍德街600lf.

The existing footprint of Haywood Street was modified to create additional pedestrian areas. These areas provide additional seating and space for people to spread out on what was previously a congested narrow sidewalk. Additional parts of the project included extending the existing stormwater system, modifying existing grades along Haywood Street, and providing ADA compliance where feasible. The walking surface was replaced with a maintenance friendly concrete sidewalk with a brick accent band that matches adjacent streets, completing a cohesive look for the area. Street trees were replaced to accent the new design layout and existing trees were saved were possible.

建设 phasing was a critical component of project success. Both McGill and City staff followed up with tenants and property owners to inform and provide updates on the construction timeline. Project construction began in January 2020 and was completed ten months – in time for holiday shoppers. This six-phased approach limited full street closures, completed sidewalk reconstruction in sections, and access to business and residential entryways were maintained.

结果

Haywood Street has a brand-new look with wider and safer sidewalks for 行人 and will provide a safer and enjoyable space for citizens 和游客 for decades to come. Design enhancements included additional landscaping, 新的灯杆, 街道家具, and decorative features including pavers at the Battery Park intersection, brick accents along the sidewalk, 花岗岩的限制, and a brick plaza area outside of the library. A popular forged-metal presentation, “购物眼花缭乱,” a part of The Urban Trail Station, was relocated and has improved visibility.