Downtown Streetscape Master Plan – Kick Off

TOWN OF FOUR OAKS

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• I N T R O D U C T I O N S

• P R O J E C T O V E R V I E W

• S C O P E + S C H E D U L E

• P R O J E C T D A T A

• C O M P A R A B L E S + P R E C E D E N T S

• N E X T S T E P S

Project OverviewDowntown Streetscape –Building a Shared-Community Vision

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A VISION is a collection of

shared community ideas, a

CATALYST for Innovation,

Improvement and Future Growth

Project Objectives• Enhancing aesthetics and amenities

• Improving connectivity

• Promoting walkability and ADA access

• Rehabilitating Town utilities

• Enhanced public realm and green spaces

• Encouraging infill development

• Connecting to adjacent neighborhoods

Sparking Economic Development

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PROJECT STUDY AREA

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PROJECT STUDY AREA

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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

Unique OpportunitiesGateways• Creating Arrival Moments• Strengthen Brand, Sense of Place & Character• Art Into Public Realm

Infill Development • Utilizing Existing Infrastructure• Decreasing Vacancy• Enhance Existing Storefronts

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Unique OpportunitiesGreen Streets

• Tree Wells / Streetscape• Porous Paving in alleys and sidewalks• Increase System Capacity• Safer Pedestrian Movement

Public Art & Public Spaces• Creating Memorable Places• Spaces to Meet & Gather• Art Into Public Realm

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What do you want to get out

of the plan?

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Let’s Hear From You!

What are your expectations?

What are the opportunities

and challenges in Four Oaks?

What are your thoughts on the

needs and priorities?

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PROJECT SCOPE + SCHEDULE

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Project Scope

Task 2Task 3

Task 4Task 5

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Project Schedule

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Desire

• Discussions with Town Staff and Key Stakeholders

• Reviewing Past and Current Plans and Initiatives• Downtown Visioning Project

• Historical Research and Character Studies

Understanding the Town’s Vision

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• Site Visits• Utility Documentation• Infrastructure Inventory• ADA Documentation• Opportunities and

Constraints

Existing Conditions

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Public Engagement

• Stake Holder Interview Summary

• Public Meetings• Online Engagement• Special Events

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• Reaffirm Goals, Priorities & Objectives

• Identify & Enhance Opportunities• Concept Development• Material Language• Wayfinding & Branding• Open House for Concept Input

Concept Development

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Concept Modeling

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Visualizations

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Main Street-Four Oaks

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Wellons Street-Four Oaks

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• Implementation• Identify Priority Projects

• Cost Estimates

• Recommendations• Implementation and Phasing Strategies

• Community-driven Action Items based

on Goals and Objectives

• Short, Medium and Long-Term

• Funding Strategies

Discussion

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• Final Master Plan• Living Document

• Presentations

• Adoption

• Marketing Materials• Maintain Public Interest

After the Process

• Implement Priority Projects

Documentation

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PROJECT DATA

Project BaseMap

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Data NeedsUtilities and Infrastructure

• GIS Data• Major Utilities on Site• Property information in the study area

Planning and Policy Documents• Current or on-going• Anything relevant to the project

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Historical Information

Other Relevant Documents & Data

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Data Needs

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COMPARABLES + PRECENDTS

Precedent Streetscapes

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Our Thoughts• Sanford, NC• Elizabethtown, NC• West Jefferson, NC• Pittsboro, NC

Your Ideas?

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NEXT STEPS

Next StepsCommunication Protocols

• WR Contact – Drew Crumpton• Project check-in schedule• Review periods• Major milestones

Public Engagement• Meeting timeframes and locations• Unique branding needs• Meeting advertisement

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QUESTIONS?