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x Washington Ave Improvements between Second & Third
Recommendation
• Pursue strategic public works enhancements to the core of the
Haynie’s Corner Art District, specifically along Washington Avenue
between Second and Third Street. Projects would be framed as
pilot initiatives that can be replicated in other areas of the city
and most importantly incorporate sustainable design principles and
public art components. The design concept involves the creation of
a boulevard experience with an island separating traffic lanes and
providing space for trees and related plantings. Specifically the
project includes the following:
▪▪ Reconstruction of Washington Avenue as a complete street,
accommodating vehicles, buses, biking and pedestrians.
▪▪ Installation of a traffic island to separate traffic lanes and
provide space for putting in trees and other suitable plants,
creating a boulevard effect.
▪▪ Installation of new sidewalks that allow the percolation of
stormwater.
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Installation of trees and plants that are watered with
stormwater (rain gardens).
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▪▪ Re-configure parking with a diagonal alignment that provides
additional parking on both sides of Washington Avenue.
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▪▪ Installation of Wi-Fi service to provide a high capacity
broadband core in the Art District.
Phasing
Short Term
0-5 years
• The project must be completed in a manner that keeps pace with
and complements the redevelopment efforts in surrounding blocks.
• The project must be positioned and timed to leverage investment.
Location
• Washington Avenue, between Second and Third Street
Responsibility
• City of Evansville Department of Metropolitan Development
• Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization
• City of Evansville Street Department
• City of Evansville Department of Parks and Recreation
• City of Evansville Department of Storm Water Management
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▪▪ Installation of permanent outdoor seating that incorporates
neighborhood themes and design.
▪▪ Identify and secure space that can accommodate a variety of
public art.
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source: svrdesign.com
Funding Sources
• Community Development Block Grant funds
• US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
• Tax Increment Financing funds
Estimated Cost
• Cost would vary depending on the component projects selected for
implementation.
source: smartgrowthamerica.org
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