D O W N T O W N C H A T H A M

Streetscape Design
Introduction T ODAY S AGE NDA
1. project overview (tasks and schedule)
2. Input received from public session #1
3. Overview of streetscape design
4. Comments & questions
P R OJ E CT
OVE R VI E W
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David Mugford Streetscape Design
Landscape Architecture,
ISA Certied Arborist
S GL CONS ULT I NG
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Ute Maya-Giambattista Project Lead
Urban Designer and Planner
Streetscape Strategy
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Michael Tocher Lead Landscape Architect
Partner, thinc design
T E AM ME MB E R S Project Overview
T HI NC DE S I GN
KE Y TAS KS Project Overview
1. Walk and Talk with stakeholders and municipal staff
(June 11th and 12th)
2. Development of urban design framework and initial
design ideas (June + July)
3. Open house presentation #1 (July 23rd)
4. Development of a preferred streetscape design with
options (July + August)
5. Open house presentation #2 (September 4th)
6. Finalize preferred streetscape plan, details and cost
estimate (September)
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Project Overview S T UDY P UR P OS E
To develop a set of Streetscape Plans
that deliver a complete street system in
order to enhance the destination potential
of Downtown Chatham.
P UB L I C ME E T I NG # 1
J ULY 2 3 , 2 0 1 4
Overview S TAF F + P UB L I C CONS ULTAT I ON # 1
Provided overview of downtown Chatham
! Assets
- Historic Character of Buildings
- Public Art / Murals
- On Street Parking
- Wide Sidewalks
- Mature Street Streets
! Challenges
! Opportunities

Overview S TAF F + P UB L I C CONS ULTAT I ON # 1
Provided overview of downtown Chatham
! Assets
! Challenges
- Accessibility
- Bicycle parking
- Sidewalk cycling
- Trees outgrowing existing infrastructure
- Uneven + broken pavement
- Existing tree lighting
! Opportunities

Overview S TAF F + P UB L I C CONS ULTAT I ON # 1
Provided overview of downtown Chatham
! Assets
! Challenges
! Opportunities
- Gateway enhancement
- Improve and widen sidewalks
- Retail, cafe and community gatherings spaces
- Trafc Calming
- Shared Streets
- Streetscaping (trees, furnishings, signage, lighting)
- Stormwater Management
Comments
S TAF F + P UB L I C CONS ULTAT I ON # 1
! Use durable materials that can be easily repaired
! Consider existing infrastructure in design
! Provide a clear cycling strategy
! Incorporate transit stops into plans
! Protect existing trees during construction
! Consider adjacent properties in sidewalk regrading
! Stage and time construction appropriately to minimize impact on businesses and events
! Ensure new lighting is considerate of downtown residents
! Incorporate event power as part of lighting strategy
! Accessible on street stalls should be wider for safety
! Parking (differing views)
- consider angled parking
- minimize number of stalls to be removed (provide more parking if possible)
- convert stalls to amenity spaces
- designate scooter and motorcycles parking
- waynding strategy should direct people to Municipal Lots
S T R E E T S CAP E
DE S I GN
1. Overall structure of downtown
2. Gateways
3. Connections
4. Cycling Strategy
5. Street tree planting
6. New surface materials
7. Site furnishings
8. King Street parkette
9. Civic Plaza
10. Memorial Plaza
Streetscape Design COMP ONE NT S
S T R UCT UR E Streetscape Design
1. Gateways at intersections
surrounding downtown core

2. Signage

3. Street Tree Planting

4. Enhanced Lighting

5. Seating and / or bicycle parking
Streetscape Design GAT E WAY S
GAT E WAY S Streetscape Design
Improved Sidewalk Connections:
! 3rd Street to Civic Centre
! Bump outs at intersections to reduce crossing
distances
! Crossing at Memorial Plaza with table toping
and specialty paving on King Street West
! Widening of William Street bridge sidewalks
! Widening of sidewalk to Tecumseh Park on
William Street
! Pedestrian Crossings of William Street
Streetscape Design CONNE CT I ONS
Streetscape Design B UMP OUT S
Streetscape Design ME MOR I AL P L AZ A
Streetscape DesignWI DE NE D S I DE WAL KS
Streetscape Design CONNE CT I ONS
existing cross section
Streetscape Design CONNE CT I ONS
proposed cross section with bump outs
Secondary Connections:
! Capitol Theatre (Alley on west side)
! Scotia Bank parking lot entrance
! Mid block between Forsyth Street and 4th
Street
! King Street Parkette
! Memorial Parkette (to Tecumseh Park)
! Linkages to Thames River and McGregors
Creek
Streetscape Design CONNE CT I ONS
Streetscape Design CONNE CT I ONS
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Streetscape Design CONNE CT I ONS
Future connections to consider:
! Pathway through TD property to Thames River
! Pedestrian crossing of McGregors Creek west
of Zonta Park (private property)
! Walkway behind Armoury along McGregors
Creek
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Streetscape Design CY CL I NG S T R AT E GY
1. Shared road pavement markings
(sharrow)
2. Shared road signage
3. Bicycle parking at gateways and at
locations throughout downtown
Streetscape Design S T R E E T T R E E S
1. Protect and enhance existing urban tree canopy
2. Inll tree planting on King Street West
3. Add Street Tree Plantings
! In front of Civic Centre
! 3rd Street (Police Services)
! Forsyth Street
! 4th Street
! 5th Street
! King Street east of William Street North
4. Tree Planting in both tree grates and open planters as
space permits
Streetscape Design S T R E E T T R E E S
Streetscape Design MAT E R I AL S
1. Cast In Place Concrete
! Durable
! Easy to repair and match
! Cost effective

2. Specialty Paving
! Unit pavers rated for vehicular areas
! Enhanced design quality in special areas

MAT E R I AL S
Streetscape Design
Streetscape Design S I T E F UR NI S HI NGS
1. Benches
! Inspired by classic automobile design
! Contemporary to enhance historic architecture
! Incorporated throughout downtown

2. Lighting
! Inspired by classic automobile design
! Contemporary to enhance historic architecture
! Specialty colour changing xtures for unique
downtown character
! Provide power for special events
Streetscape Design S I T E F UR NI S HI NGS
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Streetscape Design S I T E F UR NI S HI NGS
inspiration
Streetscape Design S I T E F UR NI S HI NGS
bike racks
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trash + recycling seating
Streetscape Design S I T E F UR NI S HI NGS
plaza lighting
street lighting
Downtown book ended by
1. Chatham Plaza (Municipal building
at west end)
2. Memorial Plaza & Shopping Mall
Plaza at bend in King Street West
3. King at William street Parkette +
Retro Suites at east end
4. King Street Parkette (at Fourth
Street)
Streetscape Design
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Streetscape Design PAR KE T T E
King Street Parkette
! Flexible urban space
! Seating and planting
! Enhanced connection to municipal
parking lot
! Specialty paving for both parking and
market space


Streetscape Design
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Streetscape Design CI VI C P L AZ A
Civic Plaza
! West End focal point of Downtown
! Plaza space at front of building
! Plaza enhancements to wrap around
building for community events


Streetscape Design CI VI C P L AZ A
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Streetscape Design ME MOR I AL P L AZ A
Memorial Plaza
! Specialty paving extends into King
Street
! Table top across King Street for
Improved pedestrian crossing
experience
! Flexible space for special events


Streetscape Design ME MOR I AL P L AZ A
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RETRO FEST MARKETS
NE XT S T E P S
1. Incorporate comments
2. Prepare budget estimates
3. Review designs with staff
4. Present nal plan to Council
Next Steps
QUE S T I ONS
& COMME NT S