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This presentation was presented to the Topeka public for questions and concerns on Friday, December 6th, 2012. The proposal was passed on December 11th, 2012.
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Progress ReviewNovember 20, 2012
Capitol District ProjectKansas Avenue Streetscape Plan
CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATIONTOPEKA, Ks
Progress ReviewNovember 20, 2012
Capitol District ProjectKansas Avenue Streetscape Plan
Progress ReviewNovember 20, 2012
Capitol District ProjectKansas Avenue Streetscape Plan
Progress ReviewNovember 20, 2012
Capitol District ProjectKansas Avenue Streetscape Plan
Amenities – The Enhancement Elements WALKABILITY ‐ Slow Vehicle Traffic – Emphasize Pedestrians ICON ELEMENTS– This is Topeka – Tell “Our Story” Flexibility in Design to afford for Programming of Space for various uses
Progress ReviewNovember 20, 2012
Capitol District ProjectKansas Avenue Streetscape Plan
Pocket Parks – Aerial Perspective TYPICAL PARK SIZES– 14’ x 40’ (+/‐) activity spaces Opportunity for Private Sector to underwrite Enhancements and create
Cultural/Educational/Historical amenities Develop Flexibility based on budget & underwriting by Private Section Typical of 8 Locations over four‐block section of KS Avenue
Progress ReviewNovember 20, 2012
Capitol District ProjectKansas Avenue Streetscape Plan
Pocket Park – Birdseye Perspective Flexibility – Pedestrian Use is Priority Typical of 8 locations from 6th to 10th street Utilization based on budget & underwriting – Private Sector Sponsors influence final use Provide utilities (lighting/power/water/audio/video/wi‐fi/etc)
Progress ReviewNovember 20, 2012
Capitol District ProjectKansas Avenue Streetscape Plan
Children's Play Area ‐ Pocket Parks – Overhead Perspective Typical of 8 locations over 4 blocks ‐ interactive & educational Each would have different use options: Art/Sculpture, Children's Play
Area, Performance Area, Water Feature, etc.
Progress ReviewNovember 20, 2012
Capitol District ProjectKansas Avenue Streetscape Plan
Pocket Parks – Sidewalk Perspective Children's Play Area Decorative railing to protect from vehicles Interactive information boards Bronze sculpture that kids play on and around
Progress ReviewNovember 20, 2012
Capitol District ProjectKansas Avenue Streetscape Plan
Pocket Park – Street Level View – Westar Site Site specific Pedestrian focused Enhancement features “Template Park” – Specifics Influence with input from Sponsor
Progress ReviewNovember 20, 2012
Capitol District ProjectKansas Avenue Streetscape Plan
Corner Pocket Park – Birdseye Perspective – Capitol Federal Site specific Water feature Pedestrian focused Enhancements “Template Park” – Final Specifics Influenced with input from Sponsor
Progress ReviewNovember 20, 2012
Capitol District ProjectKansas Avenue Streetscape Plan
MID BLOCK CROSSINGS Four Locations shown Structural Frame utilized with multi‐purpose functions Pedestrian‐oriented with side walk space for more functions
Progress ReviewNovember 20, 2012
Capitol District ProjectKansas Avenue Streetscape Plan
