The Center Street Project

Mission Statement• To develop a vision of how we, the citizens

of Folly, want Center Street to be transformed into the “Gateway to our city.” Then deliver this vision to the City Council to be incorporated into the City’s strategic plan so it can become reality with future planning & financing.

Phase I: 2014-2015

Goals Traffic Design

Improved flow Safer pedestrian crossings

Beautification Enhanced streetscape More amenities

52’ Four 9’ traffic lanesTwo 8’ parking lanes

Current

8’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 9’ 8’

Traffic Design

Traffic Design

Two 12’ traffic lanesTwo 8’ parking lanes

One 12’ Turn Lane

Proposed

Traffic Design

Approval Process DOT receptive to plan

Next step: Traffic Review Study & cost

analysis to determine phases

12’ Lane

CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEW OF CENTER ST:PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS

Brick vergewith

Planters

Brick vergeWith

Planters8’ parking8’ parking 12’ lane

12’ lane

12’ Multi-DirectionalTurn lane

Beautification

Integrate Design

Stones, grass, plants and dirt

Currently: Area between sidewalk and street

Proposed: Brick paving with planters

Brick Pavers would increase sidewalk size & be made of pervious material for better

drainage

Currently: Base of Palms

Weeds, trash, dirt

Proposed: Ground Cover

Beautification

Integrate Design Remove Unsafe/Unsightly Plants

Hides Front door

Replace w/healthy

shrubs

City Hall

Crepe Myrtles block view of buildingInconsistent with Center Street Plantings

Community Center

Beautification

Create consistency Remove Unwanted Plants Remove/Replace Uglies

Replace with trash/recycling combo

Beautification

Create consistency Remove unwanted/sick plants Remove/replace the “Uglies” Fix corner planters

Currently

Proposed

Brick-Paved and Lush with planters

Beautification

Create consistency Remove unwanted/sick plants Remove/replace the “Uglies” Fix corner planters Redesign median strip

Add brick paving and planters

Remove overgrown shrubs

Beautification

Create consistency Remove unwanted/sick plants Remove/replace the “Uglies” Fix corner planters Redesign median strip Renovate Community Center

frontage

Needs work to

Enhance beautification &

make Community Center a focal point

Beautification

Create consistency Remove unwanted/sick plants Remove/replace the “Uglies” Fix corner planters Redesign median strip Renovate Community Center frontage Add amenities

Benches

Bike Racks

Early Cost Estimates

• Concept phase: $15K

• Survey & Design $100K

• Construction: $800K

The 3 phases include:• Mill & overlay of Center

St. per D.O.T. standards• Striping & crosswalk

markings

• Landscaping• Drainage at Ashley &

Center St.• Correct curb issues in

front of Taco Boy, Crab Shack & Avocet

Updated cost estimates

• Concept phase: $10K

• Survey & Design: $70K

• Construction: $285K

Breakdown of construction costs: • $145K for traffic design &

construction• Brick pavers: $65K

• Planters, plants & tree / plant removal + trash cans & benches: $75K

How we saved money!

Will have to postpone drainage issue at Ashley & Center St. and the three curb issues.

Can save considerable costs by coinciding re-pave / marking of Center St. with bridge paving.

Alternate ways of raising funds: working with businesses, residents and civic & social clubs to promote sales of engraved

bricks and planter & bench plaques.

In Summary……..

These projects will improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety and will enhance the appearance of Center St. as the

“Gateway to Folly”!

Crucial fact: Coordinating the traffic phase of Center St. with the completion of the Folly River bridge will save the

City a huge amount of money!

$915K vs. $365K!

Thank YouCenter St. task force members:

John McGee, Penny TravisJulie Hensley, William Hamptom

Dave Stormer, Betty MinchewJohn Pence, D. J. Rich

Submitted by:The Center Street Task ForceOctober, 2014

Phase II: 2015-2016

Goals Energize Center Street Increase foot traffic Pedestrian Mall Concept

Success Indicators

Studies show that there are specific indicators that lead to the best chance for success:

Near a college or university Situated in close proximity to a beach Designed to be short in length Located in a major tourist area A temporary mall would not have major disruptive impact on vehicular

traffic and would allow for cheap, quick transformation with vendors, entertainment, etc.

Pedestrian MallConception Stage

Some Ideas:

Close Center Street: March – Labor Day Fri & Sat nights only

Pedestrian Mall

Foot traffic

Encourages:

Pedestrian MallEncourages:

Hanging out with friends and neighbors

Pedestrian Mall

A variety of

activities

Encourages:

Pedestrian Mall

A Temporary Pedestrian Mall on weekends during the summer

could bring new life (and lots of fun) to Center Street

Pedestrian Mall

Think About It!

Thank You

Submitted by:The Center Street Task ForceOctober, 2014