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Iowa Avenue Streetscape Master Plan and Implementation

  • three-block reconstruction from building face to building face
  • water main and sanitary sewer replacement
  • special paving
  • corridor lighting
  • watering hydrants
  • site furnishings

2nd Street Streetscape

  • public facilitation / citizen input
  • re-establishing connections
  • pedestrian scale design
  • public art exhibits
  • light wall gateway
  • embracing corridor history

Veterans' Memorial Park

  • 17 acres of development
  • Medal of Honor garden
  • stage and amphitheater
  • veterans' plaza

Loomis Park Master Plan

  • river front trail
  • dam overlook structure
  • riverside amphitheater
  • new entry signage
  • canoe portage
  • ADA access to river

Raccoon River Park Playground

  • destination playground
  • water jet plaza
  • lazy stream
  • original play structure
  • native plant material
  • earth 'waves'
  • maze

West Capitol Terrace

  • series of 5 terraces beginning at Pennsylvania Ave. ascending to Capitol
  • incorporates walls, planters and stairs into terraces
  • large west end terrace displays granite pavers depicting State of Iowa county map
  • 33 ft of grade change from Penn. Ave. to Finkbine Dr.

Carroll Corridor of Commerce Streetscape Master Plan

  • gateway elements
  • site furnishings
  • lighting
  • wayfinding signage
  • revised downtown parking layout

Iowa State Fairgrounds

  • LEED Gold Certified exposition building
  • donor recognition plaza
  • stage and restroom facilities
  • pedestrian friendly plaza with 15' grade change
  • interactive water features

Phillips Avenue Streetscape

  • two-block streetscape design and planning project
  • public facilitation
  • increased landscaping
  • defined seating areas
  • custom amenities