ATTACHMENT 5
OPTION 3 - North
side of the 500 and 600 blocks of
This section of right-of-way represents the western limit
of the Downtown Streetscape study area adjoining the Town’s jurisdiction line
with Carrboro. Option 3 is 440 feet in length and is located on the north side
of the 500 and 600 blocks of
Proposed improvements include installation of the
underground utility ductbank and replacement of the concrete curb, gutter, and
sidewalk. The sidewalk would continue
across driveways to improve pedestrian safety.
In the 500 block, there is more pedestrian traffic between the curb and
sidewalk due to the location of on-street parking and a bus stop at the curb.
In this area, brick pavers and raised planters would be used in the amenity
strip along with new bench groupings, bike racks and trash receptacles. In the
600 block, there is no on-street parking. The area between the sidewalk and
curb would be landscaped with ground covers around existing trees growing at
the grade of the sidewalk. Brick pavers would be used as needed at corners and
beneath street lights and new furnishings. Of the seven existing trees, one in poor
condition will be replaced and three trees added.
The estimated cost of construction for this project is $106,000,
including the 1% for public art.
Advantages of Option
3:
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High visibility at the entranceway to
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Poor condition of existing sidewalk and tree
lawns; and
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Would complement improvements across
Disadvantages of Option
3:
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Grade changes at existing doorways present design
and construction challenges; and
·
Replacement tree will appear small compared to the
existing larger but declining tree that it would replace.
