downtown improvement project 1/20/2010
DESCRIPTION
This Downtown Improvement Project update was presented by Weston & Sampson to the Franklin, MA Town Council on Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010.TRANSCRIPT
Downtown Improvement Downtown Improvement ProjectProject
Destination FranklinDestination Franklin
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Project AreaProject Area Project AreaProject Area
PWED Improvements Area
High Priority Project Improvements Area
High Priority Project Improvements Area
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Project AreaProject AreaHigh Priority Project
Improvements Area
Northern Limits of Improvements
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Project AreaProject Area
High Priority Project
Improvements Area
PWED Improvements
Area
Southern Limits of
Improvements
Downtown Improvement ProjectDowntown Improvement ProjectProject Timeline | UpdateProject Timeline | Update
• Discussions Begin - 2002Discussions Begin - 2002• Initial Concepts - 2002 to 2003Initial Concepts - 2002 to 2003• Various Planning Initiatives - Various Planning Initiatives -
2002 to 20052002 to 2005• Public Participation + Workshops Public Participation + Workshops
- 2002 to 2007- 2002 to 2007• Grant Applications - 2004 to 2005Grant Applications - 2004 to 2005• Funding Awards - 2005, 2009Funding Awards - 2005, 2009• Project Meetings and Project Meetings and
Presentations - 2002 to 2007Presentations - 2002 to 2007
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• Meeting with Dean College - December 2008Meeting with Dean College - December 2008• Project Kickoff Meeting - March 2009Project Kickoff Meeting - March 2009• MassDOT Audit Completed - July 2009MassDOT Audit Completed - July 2009• HPP Notice To Proceed - October 2009HPP Notice To Proceed - October 2009• Traffic Counts Completed - Fall 2009Traffic Counts Completed - Fall 2009• Survey Completed - Fall 2009Survey Completed - Fall 2009• PWED Notice To Proceed - December 2009PWED Notice To Proceed - December 2009• 25% Design Underway25% Design Underway
Downtown Improvement ProjectDowntown Improvement ProjectObjectives / GoalsObjectives / Goals
• Downtown as a Destination | Focal PointDowntown as a Destination | Focal Point• Create New Economic DevelopmentCreate New Economic Development• Public Investment Leads to Private InvestmentPublic Investment Leads to Private Investment• Improve Vehicular Circulation & SafetyImprove Vehicular Circulation & Safety• Improve Emergency Response TimeImprove Emergency Response Time• Create Pedestrian Friendly EnvironmentCreate Pedestrian Friendly Environment• Improve Accessibility (ADA Compliance)Improve Accessibility (ADA Compliance)• Repair Deteriorated Conditions (beyond 1992 improvements)Repair Deteriorated Conditions (beyond 1992 improvements)• Improve Overall AestheticsImprove Overall Aesthetics
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Funding SourcesFunding Sources
• High Priority Project (HPP) High Priority Project (HPP) - $5 Million- $5 Million
• PWED Grant - $1 MillionPWED Grant - $1 Million• Developer MitigationDeveloper Mitigation• Other Utilities WorkOther Utilities Work• Other Sources (TBD)Other Sources (TBD)
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Public Participation | StakeholdersPublic Participation | Stakeholders
Key StakeholdersKey Stakeholders
• Town of FranklinTown of Franklin• Downtown PartnershipDowntown Partnership• Business Community/Abutters/ResidentsBusiness Community/Abutters/Residents• Dean CollegeDean College• MassDOT/FHWA/MBTAMassDOT/FHWA/MBTA
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Public Participation FormatPublic Participation Format
Forums & CommunicationForums & Communication
• Public Workshops & Meetings (Business Owners Public Workshops & Meetings (Business Owners & General Public)& General Public)
• Specialty Graphics & HandoutsSpecialty Graphics & Handouts• Newsletter (Flyer & Electronic)Newsletter (Flyer & Electronic)• 25% Design Public Hearing25% Design Public Hearing• Progress Meetings & CoordinationProgress Meetings & Coordination• Periodic “Walkabout” SessionsPeriodic “Walkabout” Sessions• Project WebsiteProject Website
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Design ProcessDesign Process
• Schematic DesignsSchematic Designs• Traffic AnalysisTraffic Analysis• Intersection DesignsIntersection Designs• Preliminary Designs (25%)Preliminary Designs (25%)• Final Design (75% + 100%)Final Design (75% + 100%)• Construction (Bid) DocumentsConstruction (Bid) Documents
Construction AdministrationConstruction Administration
• Regular Meetings | CoordinationRegular Meetings | Coordination• Phased ConstructionPhased Construction• CommunicationCommunication
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Basic Scope of ImprovementsBasic Scope of Improvements
• Roadways, Intersections + SidewalksRoadways, Intersections + Sidewalks
• Pedestrian CrossingsPedestrian Crossings
• Period Lighting, Other Utility InfrastructurePeriod Lighting, Other Utility Infrastructure
• SignageSignage
• Tree PlantingTree Planting
• Site FurnishingsSite Furnishings
Key IssuesKey Issues
• Traffic FlowTraffic Flow
• ParkingParking
• Potential Land Takings (if required)Potential Land Takings (if required)
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Proposed View
(Highly Visible Crossing, Period Lighting, Special Pavement Treatments)
Design SolutionsDesign SolutionsTraffic Calming/Pedestrian SafetyTraffic Calming/Pedestrian Safety
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Design SolutionsDesign SolutionsTraffic Calming/Pedestrian SafetyTraffic Calming/Pedestrian Safety
Proposed View
(Traffic Signals, Raised Crosswalk, Period Lighting and Banners)
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Design SolutionsDesign SolutionsIntersections & GatewaysIntersections & Gateways
Existing View – Main St. & Dean/Depot St.
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Proposed Plan View
Design SolutionsDesign SolutionsIntersections & GatewaysIntersections & Gateways
Downtown Improvement ProjectDowntown Improvement ProjectDesign SolutionsDesign Solutions
Intersections & GatewaysIntersections & Gateways
Existing View – Emmons St. & W. Central St.
Downtown Improvement ProjectDowntown Improvement ProjectDesign SolutionsDesign Solutions
Intersections & GatewaysIntersections & Gateways
Proposed Plan View
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Design SolutionsDesign SolutionsIntersections & GatewaysIntersections & Gateways
Existing View – Main St. & E. Central St.
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Design SolutionsDesign SolutionsIntersections & GatewaysIntersections & Gateways
Proposed Plan View
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Design SolutionsDesign SolutionsIntersections & GatewaysIntersections & Gateways
Existing View – Main St. & Emmons St.
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Proposed Plan View
Design SolutionsDesign SolutionsIntersections & GatewaysIntersections & Gateways
Downtown Improvement ProjectDowntown Improvement ProjectSchedule Moving Forward HPP + PWEDSchedule Moving Forward HPP + PWED
• January 13, 2010 - Meeting with TRCJanuary 13, 2010 - Meeting with TRC• January 20, 2010 - Presentation to Town January 20, 2010 - Presentation to Town
CouncilCouncil• January 21, 2010 - Presentation to Downtown January 21, 2010 - Presentation to Downtown
PartnershipPartnership• Winter | Spring | Summer 2010 - Public Winter | Spring | Summer 2010 - Public
Workshops + Public Information MeetingsWorkshops + Public Information Meetings
Downtown Improvement ProjectDowntown Improvement ProjectSchedule Moving Forward PWEDSchedule Moving Forward PWED
• Project Management by Town of FranklinProject Management by Town of Franklin• Late Spring - Preliminary Design SubmissionLate Spring - Preliminary Design Submission• Spring | Summer - Town Water Main ImprovementsSpring | Summer - Town Water Main Improvements• Fall - Final Design SubmissionFall - Final Design Submission• TBD - Advertisement/Bid Opening/Contractor TBD - Advertisement/Bid Opening/Contractor
SelectionSelection• TBD - Construction StartTBD - Construction Start
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Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
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