HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary presentationDOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN
October 28, 2014
Washington Street
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COURT ST
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PUBLIC LIBRARY
PEDESTRIAN MALL
SCHEMATIC STREETSCAPE DESIGN . DUBUQUE ST
SCHEMATIC STREETSCAPE DESIGN. WASHINGTON ST
PEDESTRIAN MALL - SCHEMATIC DESIGN
DESIGN TEAM
Genus Landscape
Architects
Schuler Shook
Neumann Monson
Architects
ArtHouse Design
MMS Consultants
PREPARED FOR CITY OF IOWA CITY
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN . DUBUQUE STREET
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
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STORM SEWERRepair broken pipe 54.9 feet south of structure 4030Replace approximately 12 feet of broken and cracked pipe beginning 80.6 feet south of intake 4030Relocate water service line bored through storm sewer25.8 feet south of intake 3452 and repair pipe
NATURAL GASReplace lines as part of any improvement project
FIBER OPTIC / IT/ COMMUNICATIONSExisting conduit reaching the end of its service lifeReplacement conduit bank recommended
WATER MAINReplace water main line
REPLACEMENT CASTINGSSanitary Sewer – 1Storm Sewer – 6
PLAN KEY / NOTES PLAN KEY / NOTES
EXISTING . VIEWING NORTH 1”=10’
A-A’
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EXISTING PLAN PROPOSED PLAN
PROPOSED . VIEWING NORTH 1”=10’
#148 Ginkgo biloba10” DBHPOOR CANOPY
#147 Ginkgo biloba7” DBH
#146 Ginkgo biloba10” DBHFAIR / POOR CANOPY
#145 Ginkgo biloba4” DBHVERY POOR CANOPYSMALL, CHLOROTICLEAVES
#144 Ginkgo biloba9” DBHVERY POOR CANOPY
#142 Ginkgo biloba10” DBHROOTS LIFTINGSIDEWALK
#140 Ginkgo biloba5” DBH
#143 Ginkgo biloba4” DBHFAIR CANOPY
#141 Fraxinus nigra (or hybrid of black ash)4” DBHVULNERABLE TO EMERALD ASH BORER
EXISTING BENCH, 2 TOTALEXISTING BIKE RACK, 2 LOCATIONSEXISTING PARKING, AS LABELED
APPROPRIATE FOR PRESERVATON
APPROPRIATE IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCESBUT WILL REQUIRE MORE CARE
SHOULD BE REMOVED OR AT MINIMUM,NO FURTHER INVESTMENT OF TIME OR FUNDS
EXISTING PARKING SUMMARY8 spacesLoading zone [ east side, +/-10 spaces after 5pm ]Motorcycle + moped parking
PROPOSED PARKING SUMMARY2 ADA compliant spaces12 parallel spaces1 loading zone section [ 4 spaces ]Motorcycle parking
RELOCATED / PROPOSED STORM INTAKE OR MANHOLE
ADA RAMP
PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN LIGHT
MONUMENT LIGHT / ARCHWAY
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CLEARANCE REQUIREDAROUND EXISTING TRANSFORMER, 3’ALONG BACK AND
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PROPOSED OUTDOOREATING AREA
RELOCATED MANHOLE,
PROPOSED RIM +/- 686,
NEW STORM LINE +/- 18 LF
PROPOSED RIM +/- 684
UPSIZE STORM LINE +/- 26LF
ADDITIONAL BIKEPARKING
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WASHINGTON STREET
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MAY 28, 2014
DUBUQ UE ST REET
DUBUQUE STREET
PROPOSED . VIEWING NORTH 1”=10’
DUBUQUE STREETPROPOSED . VIEWING NORTH 1”=10’
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND SITE ANALYSIS
• Evaluation of existing framework and
allocation of space
• Wider than average travel lanes [ +16’ ]
• Vaults extend into public ROW with access
doors at sidewalk
• Existing tree canopy is limited [ 3/9 existing
trees coded red ]
• Mix of lighting types
• Aging streetscape components
• Aging utilities
View of west side of Dubuque Street near Washington Street.
Existing vault access door.
View along east side of Dubuque Street from
intersection with Washington Street.
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STORM SEWERRepair broken pipe 54.9 feet south of structure 4030Replace approximately 12 feet of broken and cracked pipe beginning 80.6 feet south of intake 4030Relocate water service line bored through storm sewer25.8 feet south of intake 3452 and repair pipe
NATURAL GASReplace lines as part of any improvement project
FIBER OPTIC / IT/ COMMUNICATIONSExisting conduit reaching the end of its service lifeReplacement conduit bank recommended
WATER MAINReplace water main line
REPLACEMENT CASTINGSSanitary Sewer – 1Storm Sewer – 6
PLAN KEY / NOTES PLAN KEY / NOTES
EXISTING . VIEWING NORTH 1”=10’
A-A’
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EXISTING PLAN PROPOSED PLAN
PROPOSED . VIEWING NORTH 1”=10’
#148 Ginkgo biloba10” DBHPOOR CANOPY
#147 Ginkgo biloba7” DBH
#146 Ginkgo biloba10” DBHFAIR / POOR CANOPY
#145 Ginkgo biloba4” DBHVERY POOR CANOPYSMALL, CHLOROTICLEAVES
#144 Ginkgo biloba9” DBHVERY POOR CANOPY
#142 Ginkgo biloba10” DBHROOTS LIFTINGSIDEWALK
#140 Ginkgo biloba5” DBH
#143 Ginkgo biloba4” DBHFAIR CANOPY
#141 Fraxinus nigra (or hybrid of black ash)4” DBHVULNERABLE TO EMERALD ASH BORER
EXISTING BENCH, 2 TOTALEXISTING BIKE RACK, 2 LOCATIONSEXISTING PARKING, AS LABELED
APPROPRIATE FOR PRESERVATON
APPROPRIATE IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCESBUT WILL REQUIRE MORE CARE
SHOULD BE REMOVED OR AT MINIMUM,NO FURTHER INVESTMENT OF TIME OR FUNDS
EXISTING PARKING SUMMARY8 spacesLoading zone [ east side, +/-10 spaces after 5pm ]Motorcycle + moped parking
PROPOSED PARKING SUMMARY2 ADA compliant spaces12 parallel spaces1 loading zone section [ 4 spaces ]Motorcycle parking
RELOCATED / PROPOSED STORM INTAKE OR MANHOLE
ADA RAMP
PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN LIGHT
MONUMENT LIGHT / ARCHWAY
VISION TRIANGLE
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RELOCATED MANHOLE,PROPOSED RIM +/- 686,NEW STORM LINE +/- 18 LF
PROPOSED RIM +/- 684
UPSIZE STORM LINE +/- 26LF
ADDITIONAL BIKEPARKING
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WASHINGTON STREET
IOWA AVENUE
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MAY 28, 2014
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DUBUQUE STREET
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Repair broken pipe 54.9 feet south of structure 4030
Replace approximately 12 feet of broken and cracked
pipe beginning 80.6 feet south of intake 4030
Relocate water service line bored through storm sewer
25.8 feet south of intake 3452 and repair pipe
NATURAL GAS
Replace lines as part of any improvement project
FIBER OPTIC / IT/ COMMUNICATIONS
Existing conduit reaching the end of its service life
Replacement conduit bank recommended
WATER MAIN
Replace water main line
REPLACEMENT CASTINGS
Sanitary Sewer – 1
Storm Sewer – 6
PLAN KEY / NOTESPLAN KEY / NOTES
EXISTING . VIEWING NORTH 1”=10’
A-A’
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EXISTING PLANPROPOSED PLAN
PROPOSED . VIEWING NORTH 1”=10’
#148 Ginkgo biloba
10” DBH
POOR CANOPY
#147 Ginkgo biloba
7” DBH
#146 Ginkgo biloba
10” DBH
FAIR / POOR CANOPY
#145 Ginkgo biloba
4” DBH
VERY POOR CANOPY
SMALL, CHLOROTIC
LEAVES
#144 Ginkgo biloba
9” DBH
VERY POOR CANOPY
#142 Ginkgo biloba
10” DBH
ROOTS LIFTING
SIDEWALK
#140 Ginkgo biloba
5” DBH
#143 Ginkgo biloba
4” DBH
FAIR CANOPY
#141 Fraxinus nigra (or hybrid of black ash)
4” DBH
VULNERABLE TO EMERALD ASH BORER
EXISTING BENCH, 2 TOTAL
EXISTING BIKE RACK, 2 TOTAL
EXISTING PARKING, AS LABELED
APPROPRIATE FOR PRESERVATON
APPROPRIATE IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES
BUT WILL REQUIRE MORE CARE
SHOULD BE REMOVED OR AT MINIMUM,
NO FURTHER INVESTMENT OF TIME OR FUNDS
EXISTING PARKING SUMMARY
8 spaces
Loading zone [ east side, +/-10 spaces after 5pm ]
Motorcycle + moped parking
PROPOSED PARKING SUMMARY
2 ADA compliant spaces
12 parallel spaces
1 loading zone section [ 4 spaces ]
Motorcycle parking
RELOCATED / PROPOSED STORM INTAKE OR MANHOLE
ADA RAMP
PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN LIGHT
MONUMENT LIGHT / ARCHWAY
VISION TRIANGLE
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PROPOSED OUTDOOR
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RELOCATED MANHOLE,
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NEW STORM LINE +/- 18 LF
PROPOSED RIM +/- 684
UPSIZE STORM LINE +/- 26LF
ADDITIONAL BIKE
PARKING
IOWA AVENUE
WASHINGTON STREET
IOWA AVENUE
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Repair broken pipe 54.9 feet south of structure 4030
Replace approximately 12 feet of broken and cracked
pipe beginning 80.6 feet south of intake 4030
Relocate water service line bored through storm sewer
25.8 feet south of intake 3452 and repair pipe
NATURAL GAS
Replace lines as part of any improvement project
FIBER OPTIC / IT/ COMMUNICATIONS
Existing conduit reaching the end of its service life
Replacement conduit bank recommended
WATER MAIN
Replace water main line
REPLACEMENT CASTINGS
Sanitary Sewer – 1
Storm Sewer – 6
PLAN KEY / NOTESPLAN KEY / NOTES
EXISTING . VIEWING NORTH 1”=10’
A-A’
A-A’
EXISTING PLANPROPOSED PLAN
PROPOSED . VIEWING NORTH 1”=10’
#148 Ginkgo biloba
10” DBH
POOR CANOPY
#147 Ginkgo biloba
7” DBH
#146 Ginkgo biloba
10” DBH
FAIR / POOR CANOPY
#145 Ginkgo biloba
4” DBH
VERY POOR CANOPY
SMALL, CHLOROTIC
LEAVES
#144 Ginkgo biloba
9” DBH
VERY POOR CANOPY
#142 Ginkgo biloba
10” DBH
ROOTS LIFTING
SIDEWALK
#140 Ginkgo biloba
5” DBH
#143 Ginkgo biloba4” DBH
FAIR CANOPY
#141 Fraxinus nigra (or hybrid of black ash)
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VULNERABLE TO EMERALD ASH BORER
EXISTING BENCH, 2 TOTAL
EXISTING BIKE RACK, 2 TOTAL
EXISTING PARKING, AS LABELED
APPROPRIATE FOR PRESERVATON
APPROPRIATE IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES
BUT WILL REQUIRE MORE CARE
SHOULD BE REMOVED OR AT MINIMUM,
NO FURTHER INVESTMENT OF TIME OR FUNDS
EXISTING PARKING SUMMARY
8 spaces
Loading zone [ east side, +/-10 spaces after 5pm ]
Motorcycle + moped parking
PROPOSED PARKING SUMMARY
2 ADA compliant spaces
12 parallel spaces
1 loading zone section [ 4 spaces ]
Motorcycle parking
RELOCATED / PROPOSED STORM INTAKE OR MANHOLE
ADA RAMP
PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN LIGHT
MONUMENT LIGHT / ARCHWAY
VISION TRIANGLE
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RELOCATED MANHOLE,
PROPOSED RIM +/- 686,
NEW STORM LINE +/- 18 LF
PROPOSED RIM +/- 684
UPSIZE STORM LINE +/- 26LF
ADDITIONAL BIKE
PARKING
IOWA AVENUE
WASHINGTON STREET
IOWA AVENUE
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DUBUQUE STREET
Existing section looking north.
Proposed section looking north.
PROPOSED FRAMEWORK
• Redistribute available space- reduce width of travel lanes and expand
pedestrian zone
• Maximize on-street parking
• Some parking spaces to be designated as loading during certain hours
• Sidewalk extensions at the intersections
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
PREFERRED SCHEMATIC DESIGN PLAN• Expand the pedestrian realm and extend the character of the Pedestrian Mall to the north [additional 10’ allocated to the pedestrian zone]• Catenary lighting creates a unique night-time environment and memorable entrance to the downtown core• New pedestrian and roadway lighting• Colorful hanging baskets• Custom light pole bases• New street trees with low maintenance shrub and groundcover planting areas• Expanded planting and seating area at Prairie Lights• Increased bicycle parking• Enhanced paving at the crosswalks and
intersection sidewalk extensions
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Day view of Dubuque Street from Iowa Avenue.
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Night view of Dubuque Street from Iowa Avenue.
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
View of Dubuque Street, midblock.
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
SIDEWALK CAFE STUDIES
Nodo:
155 SF existing
195 SF with 8’ clear walkway
225 SF with 6’ clear walkway
Micky’s:
270 SF existing
195 SF with 8’ clear walkway
235 SF with 6’ clear walkway
Existing sidewalk cafe at Micky’s.
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
LIGHTING Pedestrian lighting with hanging baskets, and monument lighting with catenary lights will light
Dubuque Street.
BENCHES - 6’ LENGTH W/ CENTER ARM + INDIVIDUAL SEATS
SCARBOROUGH, LANDSCAPE FORMS
TRASH RECEPTACLE
SCARBOROUGH, LANDSCAPE FORMS
RECYCLING SYSTEM
BIG BELLY RECYCLING SYSTEMS
BIKE RACK
BOLA, LANDSCAPE FORMS
LIGHTING AND SITE FURNISHINGS
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN . WASHINGTON STREET
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND SITE ANALYSIS
• Boasts an active street life with an
eclectic mix of retail and restaurants
• Different types of parking spaces with
limited parking available along west
block
• Wider than average travel lanes [ 14’ ]
• Vaults extend into public ROW with
access doors at sidewalk
• Mature tree canopy [ 9/27 existing trees
coded red ]
• Mix of lighting types
• Aging streetscape components
• Utilities and water main break in 2013View west from Dubuque Street intersection.Vault access door on Washington Street.
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
PROPOSED FRAMEWORK
• Redistribute available space -
reduce width of travel lanes and
expand pedestrian zone
• Maximize on-street parking parallel
parking spaces across study area
• Some parking spaces to be
designated as loading during
certain hours
• Sidewalk extensions at the
intersections
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
PREFERRED SCHEMATIC DESIGN PLAN
• New pedestrian and roadway lighting
• Inform use with three wayfinding kiosks
• Expanded planting areas with infill street trees
and low maintenance ground plane plantings
• Unifying streetscape components
• Enhanced bicycle parking
• Durable and low maintenance concrete
paving
• Programmatic opportunity at Englert Theater
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Proposed section at Mama’s
Deli looking west.
Proposed section at Englert
Theater looking west.
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Bird’s eye view of Washington Street from Clinton Street.
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Bird’s eye view of Washington Street from Linn Street.
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Perspective view outside Englert Theater. Area with movable seating, benches,
and a nearby light fixture with electrical access for outdoor performances.
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
LIGHTING Pedestrian light and roadway light
with pedestrian lights. The design of the light
post is meant to mimic the dome and cornice
of the old state capital.
BENCHES - 6’ LENGTH W/ CENTER ARM
SCARBOROUGH, LANDSCAPE FORMS
TRASH RECEPTACLE
SCARBOROUGH, LANDSCAPE FORMS
BIKE RACK
BOLA, LANDSCAPE FORMS
MOVEABLE TABLES + CHAIRS
BISTRO COLLECTION, FERMOB
WAYFINDING KIOSKS The centerpiece of this wayfinding family is the
recurring “screen” of metal text in various languages. The signage elements
feature metal structures atop a precast base. The text screen is comprised of
a single sheet of metal with internal LED illumination. The map components
are illuminated from within, and the text screens receive subtle internal
illumination.
RECYCLING SYSTEM
BIG BELLY RECYCLING SYSTEMS
LIGHTING AND SITE FURNISHINGS
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN . PEDESTRIAN MALL
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
OCTOBER 28, 2014DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN . TREE ASSESSMENT
GENUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | SCHULER SHOOK | NEUMANN MONSON ARCHITECTS | ARTHOUSE DESIGN | MMS CONSULTANTS
PUBLIC COMMENTSTREE ASSESSMENT 8 PARKING SPACES#77 Fraxinus pennsylvanica9” DBHSTUNTED, SUSPECT SGR #79 Ginkgo biloba11” DBHTHIN CANOPY + STUNTED#78 Ginkgo biloba12” DBHSTUNTED + THIN #80 Tilia spp.17” DBH*QUESTIONABLE#81 Fraxinus pennsylvanica6” DBH #89 Acer ginnala6”, 9”, 7” MULTI-STEMINVASIVE SPECIES #90 Acer ginnala6” DBHCANOPY AND STEM POOR#82 Tilia spp.17” DBHSTEM COMPROMISED BY DECAY #87 Tilia spp.9” DBH #98 Fraxinus pennsylvanica21” DBH5’ FROM LIGHTSIGNIFICANT CANOPY #101 Fraxinus pennsylvanica15” DBHSIDEWALK LIFTINGSIGNIFICANT CANOPY#99 Fraxinus pennsylvanica21” DBHSOME SIDEWALK LIFTINGSIGNIFICANT CANOPY#83 Fraxinus pennsylvanica7” DBHVERY THIN CANOPY #85 Tilia spp.16” DBHSTEM DECAY#84 Fraxinus pennsylvanica7” DBHSTEM DECAY #86 Acer rubrum5” DBHBORER INFESTATION, TRUNK WOUND #88 Amelanchier spp.3” DBHVERY POOR SPECIMEN #92 Fraxinus pennsylvanica22” DBHOUTSTANDING CANOPYROOTS LIFTING SIDEWALK #95 Fraxinus pennsylvanica5” DBH #97 Fraxinus pennsylvanica8” DBHELECTRICAL BOX EMBEDDEDIN THE TRUNK #100 Malus spp.10” DBH #102REMOVED#91 Fraxinus pennsylvanica21” DBHOUSTANDING CANOPY #93 Fraxinus pennsylvanica17” DBHOUSTANDING CANOPY#94 Fraxinus pennsylvanica7” DBHPOOR CONDITION / HEALTH #96 Fraxinus pennsylvanica6” DBHDELAYED GRAFT INCOMPATIBILITY #103 Fraxinus pennsylvanica18” DBH #104 Fraxinus pennsylvanica20” DBHTHIN AND CHLOROTICDUBUQUE STREETWASHINGTON STREETCLINTON STREET LINN STREET #148 Ginkgo biloba10” DBHPOOR CANOPY#147 Ginkgo biloba7” DBH#146 Ginkgo biloba10” DBHFAIR / POOR CANOPY#145 Ginkgo biloba4” DBHVERY POOR CANOPYSMALL, CHLOROTICLEAVES#144 Ginkgo biloba9” DBHVERY POOR CANOPY
#142 Ginkgo biloba10” DBHROOTS LIFTINGSIDEWALK
#140 Ginkgo biloba5” DBH
#143 Ginkgo biloba4” DBHFAIR CANOPY
#141 Fraxinus nigra (or hybrid of black ash)4” DBHVULNERABLE TO EMERALD ASH BORER
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APPROPRIATE FOR PRESERVATON
APPROPRIATE IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCESBUT WILL REQUIRE MORE CARE
SHOULD BE REMOVED OR AT MINIMUM,NO FURTHER INVESTMENT OF TIME OR FUNDS
PLAN KEY
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND SITE
ANALYSIS
• Boasts an active pedestrian life
with an eclectic mix of retail
and restaurants
• Strong foundation in place with
mature tree canopy, popular
play area, and successful
events
• Aging infrastructure [ lighting ]
• Some components in a state
of disrepair [ paving, limestone
planter walls, furnishings, kiosks ]
• Evaluation of existing tree
canopy
OCTOBER 28, 2014DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN . TREE ASSESSMENT
GENUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | SCHULER SHOOK | NEUMANN MONSON ARCHITECTS | ARTHOUSE DESIGN | MMS CONSULTANTS
PUBLIC COMMENTSTREE ASSESSMENT8 PARKING SPACES#77 Fraxinus pennsylvanica9” DBHSTUNTED, SUSPECT SGR#79 Ginkgo biloba11” DBHTHIN CANOPY + STUNTED#78 Ginkgo biloba12” DBHSTUNTED + THIN#80 Tilia spp.17” DBH*QUESTIONABLE#81 Fraxinus pennsylvanica6” DBH#89 Acer ginnala6”, 9”, 7” MULTI-STEMINVASIVE SPECIES#90 Acer ginnala6” DBHCANOPY AND STEM POOR#82 Tilia spp.17” DBHSTEM COMPROMISED BY DECAY#87 Tilia spp.9” DBH#98 Fraxinus pennsylvanica21” DBH5’ FROM LIGHTSIGNIFICANT CANOPY#101 Fraxinus pennsylvanica15” DBHSIDEWALK LIFTINGSIGNIFICANT CANOPY#99 Fraxinus pennsylvanica21” DBHSOME SIDEWALK LIFTINGSIGNIFICANT CANOPY#83 Fraxinus pennsylvanica7” DBHVERY THIN CANOPY#85 Tilia spp.16” DBHSTEM DECAY#84 Fraxinus pennsylvanica7” DBHSTEM DECAY#86 Acer rubrum5” DBHBORER INFESTATION, TRUNK WOUND#88 Amelanchier spp.3” DBHVERY POOR SPECIMEN#92 Fraxinus pennsylvanica22” DBHOUTSTANDING CANOPYROOTS LIFTING SIDEWALK#95 Fraxinus pennsylvanica5” DBH#97 Fraxinus pennsylvanica8” DBHELECTRICAL BOX EMBEDDEDIN THE TRUNK#100 Malus spp.10” DBH#102REMOVED#91 Fraxinus pennsylvanica21” DBHOUSTANDING CANOPY#93 Fraxinus pennsylvanica17” DBHOUSTANDING CANOPY#94 Fraxinus pennsylvanica7” DBHPOOR CONDITION / HEALTH#96 Fraxinus pennsylvanica6” DBHDELAYED GRAFT INCOMPATIBILITY#103 Fraxinus pennsylvanica18” DBH#104 Fraxinus pennsylvanica20” DBHTHIN AND CHLOROTICDUBUQUE STREETWASHINGTON STREETCLINTON STREETLINN STREET #148 Ginkgo biloba10” DBHPOOR CANOPY#147 Ginkgo biloba7” DBH#146 Ginkgo biloba10” DBHFAIR / POOR CANOPY#145 Ginkgo biloba4” DBHVERY POOR CANOPYSMALL, CHLOROTICLEAVES#144 Ginkgo biloba9” DBHVERY POOR CANOPY#142 Ginkgo biloba10” DBHROOTS LIFTINGSIDEWALK#140 Ginkgo biloba5” DBH #143 Ginkgo biloba4” DBHFAIR CANOPY#141 Fraxinus nigra (or hybrid of black ash)4” DBHVULNERABLE TO EMERALD ASH BORERIOWA AVENUE
WASHINGTON STREET
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PEDESTRIAN MALL
DUBUQUE STREET
APPROPRIATE FOR PRESERVATON
APPROPRIATE IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCESBUT WILL REQUIRE MORE CARE
SHOULD BE REMOVED OR AT MINIMUM,NO FURTHER INVESTMENT OF TIME OR FUNDS
PLAN KEY
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
‘Freshen Up’ and Reinvigorate the
Pedestrian Mall.
• Updated wayfinding elements
celebrate Iowa City’s unique history
and provide user orientation
• New furnishings
• Selective surface repair and new brick
banding
• Repair limestone planter walls
• Enhance the tree planting program
• Expanded planting areas
• Enhanced electrical capacity
• Utility upgrades
PREFERRED SCHEMATIC DESIGN PLAN
Create a series of secondary destinations to further enrich the experience of the Pedestrian Mall.
• Entries become more welcoming
• Black Hawk Mini Park is reimagined
with a feature public art piece
• Strengthen the Weather Dance
Fountain and performance space
• Enhanced opportunities for families
and children’s play
Introduce a multi-layered lighting framework.
• New pedestrian lighting
• Permanent stage canopy lighting
• Illumination of wayfinding kiosks
• Fountain lighting
• Accent tree lighting
• Up-lighting of story walls
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
The proposed gateway feature with catenary lighting creates a welcoming
entry. The entry room is focused on a new, updated wayfinding kiosk and
provides user orientation.
CLINTON STREET ENTRY AND WEST
SECTION
• Gateway feature with catenary
lighting
• Illuminated wayfinding kiosk
• Entry room and ‘story wall’ with
uplighting
• Expanded bicycle parking
• New shade structure with com-
munity dining table
• Flexible program space
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1 SALVAGED BRICK PAVERS [TYP.]
PRECAST PAVERS
EXPANDED OR NEW TREE PLANTING AREA[4” LIMESTONE CURB, 15” LIMESTONE SEAT WALL, TYP.]
BICYCLE RACK [TYP.]
TRASH RECEPTACLE, SCARBOROUGH [TYP.]
‘TICKLE MY KEYS’ PIANO
EXISTING OUTDOOR CAFE
WAYFINDING KIOSK
PLAN KEY
GFCI RECEPTACE PEDESTAL [TYP.]
OVERHEAD GATEWAY FEATURE W/ CATENARY LIGHTING
ACCENT TREE LIGHTING
OVERHEAD STRUCTURE AND OUTDOOR CAFE[WHITE SCREEN CAPABILITY, HARVEST TABLE, STAND-UP TABLES]
VENDOR CART [POTENTIAL LOCATION, TYP.]
STORY WALL WITH ACCENT LIGHTING [HEIGHT VARIES, 4.5’-6’]
RECYCLING STATION
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
A new contemporary structure shades and defines a communal dining table.
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Stepped seating has been reconfigured into a more traditional amphitheater layout to
improve views during the performances.
Friday night concert series appeals to a diverse
group of users.
WEATHERDANCE FOUNTAIN AND PERFORMANCE SPACE
• Permanent stage canopy and enlarged
performance stage becomes a focal
point at the heart of the Pedestrian Mall
• Reorient seating and planter walls to
improve views during shows
• Layers of lighting
• Wayfinding kiosk
• Up-lighting at ‘story wall’
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1 SALVAGED BRICK PAVERS [TYP.]
BENCHMARK BENCH, 16 TOTAL [TYP.]
WAYFINDING KIOSK
RELOCATED ART
ACCENT TREE LIGHTING
THRESHOLD WALL [3’ HEIGHT]
WEATHERDANCE FOUNTAIN
RECYCLING STATION
PLAN KEY
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
PERMANENT STAGE + CANOPY
Situated symmetrically on the
Dubuque Street corridor, this
dynamic feature provides
a primary destination for
performance and activity
within the Pedestrian Mall. The
canopy structure provides
shelter and shading for an
expanded, multipurpose stage
below. The canopy offers
integrated, adjustable lighting
options for various uses, and
can accommodate a range
of outdoor performances and
events.
PUBLIC COMMENTSPEDESTRIAN MALL STAGE CANOPY
Weather Dance Fountain Stage : Neumann Monson Architects : Genus Landscape Architects 28
View of canopy at night
Weather Dance Fountain Stage : Neumann Monson Architects : Genus Landscape Architects 14
Weather Dance Fountain Stage : Neumann Monson Architects : Genus Landscape Architects 9
Plan Diagram (proposed)
Canopy575sf
walkway
OCTOBER 28, 2014DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN . PEDESTRIAN MALL
GENUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | SCHULER SHOOK | NEUMANN MONSON ARCHITECTS | ARTHOUSE DESIGN | MMS CONSULTANTS
Weather Dance Fountain Stage : Neumann Monson Architects : Genus Landscape Architects 19
View from Sheraton vestibuleA) VIEW FROM CENTER OF DUBUQUE STREET/ PEDESTRIAN MALL
B) VIEW OF EVENING PERFORMANCE D) VIEW OF CANOPY SHADING AND SHELTERC) PLAN DIAGRAM
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
LED architectural lights illuminate the canopy and will
include the option of subtle color changes to create a
dynamic lighting environment.
Tree Uplighting Precedent
Fountain Lighting Precedent
LAYERS OF LIGHTING
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
At Linn Street, a gateway feature with catenary lighting creates a welcoming
entry and establishes a sense of arrival.
CHILDREN’S PLAY ZONE AND LINN STREET ENTRY
• New trees in expanded planting areas with
colorful, low maintenance plantings
• New concrete paving with seating and
public artwork nodes
• BenchMARK gallery
• Interactive Eco-LAB with educational
exhibits
• Gateway feature with catenary lighting
• Improve drainage at Bread Garden and
west of fixed play
• Relocated public art: Dorothy, Ties that
Bind, Tickle My Keys
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1 SALVAGED BRICK PAVERS [TYP.]
RECYCLED GLASS PAVERS
PERMEABLE PAVERS
RESILIENT RUBBER SURFACING [PATTERN, AS SHOWN]
INDIVIDUAL SEATS, PLAINWELL [TYP.]
BENCHMAKR BENCH, 16 TOTAL [TYP.]
‘TICKLE MY KEYS’ PIANO
WAYFINDING KIOSK
PLAN KEY
RELOCATED ART
OVERHEAD GATEWAY FEATURE W/ CATENARY LIGHTING
ACCENT TREE LIGHTING
EXISTING PLAYGROUND
RECYCLING STATION
WATER PLAY AREA AT ECOLAB
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AT ECOLAB
VEGETABLE GARDENS
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
‘Freshen Up’ and Reinvigorate the
Pedestrian Mall.
• Updated wayfinding elements
celebrate Iowa City’s unique history
and provide user orientation
• New furnishings
• Selective surface repair and new brick
banding
• Repair limestone planter walls
• Enhance the tree planting program
• Expanded planting areas
• Enhanced electrical capacity
• Utility upgrades
PREFERRED SCHEMATIC DESIGN PLAN
Create a series of secondary destinations to further enrich the experience of the Pedestrian Mall.
• Entries become more welcoming
• Black Hawk Mini Park is reimagined
with a feature public art piece
• Strengthen the Weather Dance
Fountain and performance space
• Enhanced opportunities for families
and children’s play
Introduce a multi-layered lighting framework.
• New pedestrian lighting
• Permanent stage canopy lighting
• Illumination of wayfinding kiosks
• Fountain lighting
• Accent tree lighting
• Up-lighting of story walls
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
WAYFINDING KIOSKS
• Recurring ‘screen’ of metal text
to reinforce the ‘City of Literature’
distinction
• Incorporate a broad spectrum of
languages
• Metal structure atop a precast
concrete base
• Create a lighting hierarchy: Iowa
City, mapping, internal illumination of
metal fabric
• Six wayfinding kiosks proposed within
phase one schematic design study
area
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY . SCHEMATIC DESIGN
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY. SCHEMATIC DESIGN
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