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During the course of Durant's Master
Planning process, two community wide
public workshops were conducted. All
those participating in the process
believe the key to revitalizing the
downtown is improving the
infrastructure (walks, curbs,
parking, utilities, etc.) in an
attractive manner, enhancing the
City's ability to host public
events, and improving the
streetscape around Market Square to
greatly enhance public access to
downtown businesses. In addition to
the Market Square streetscape
development, Phase 2, the master
plan also recommends Phase 3, a new
Evergreen St. streetscape to Third
Avenue and enhanced streetscape
development between Evergreen and
Main to connect to the Phase 1
improvements.
The streetscape incorporates new
concrete paving with a brick accent
band, intersection bumpouts, street
lighting, planting at the
intersection bump-outs and
irrigation. Litter receptacles, ash
urns, and benches are included in
this area also.
These elements are provided
throughout the project limits to
create a special identity that is
unique to Durant, while ensuring
safety requirements are met.
ADA-accessible bumpouts decrease the
crossing distance for the
pedestrian, providing more space on
the sidewalk for pedestrian
amenities, while further delineating
the drive lanes and parking areas
for motorists.
New concrete sidewalks have been
designed with less than a 2% cross
slope for ADA accessibility.
Intersections are equipped with
thermoplastic strips within the
crosswalk to provide more visibility
for the motorist and pedestrian.
Trees that have a proven record in
urban setting have been planted
along the back of curb to provide a
respite in a predominately hard,
urban landscape. New conduit for
irrigation has been installed behind
the curb to enhance plant
survivability and growth rates.
Benches and trash receptacles are
located throughout the project
limits and are of complementary
colors and design. This creates a
unified and classic appearance that
contributes to an intimate
pedestrian appearance.
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