GEORGE B. POST PLAZA REDESIGN

george b. post plaza redesIgnCommunity board 1february 17, 2015

Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction

Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015

Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn

Department of Transportation Plaza Program




Letters of Support

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Neighborhood Context

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Existing Condition

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Existing Condition




Existing Businesses

•Trees•Table and chairs•Drinking fountain•Concession kiosk•Screen adjacent parking lot•Protect edges but remove boulders•Work with historical light poles but

contemporary furnishings•Provide area for small-scale performances/

events/cultural activities

Public Workshop Results(September 2014 and January 2015)

MOST DESIRED ELEMENTS




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Project Limit

40 80 120 1600

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Project Limit

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Tree Canopy

Citi Bikeshare Station

CrosswalksSewer Line Clearance

Water Main Clearance




Base Map and Constraints

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Open Canopy Shade Tree

Curbed Plant Bed with Seasonal Color

Colored Concrete Paving

Movable Tables & Chairs

Seatwall

Future Kiosk

Bike Racks

Drinking Fountain

DOT Wayfinding Signage

Emergency Vehicle Access

Standard DOT Sidewalk

Existing Granite Sidewalk

Type M Light Pole

Trash Receptacles

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Schematic Plan

10 20 30 400

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Sewer Line Clearance

Water Main Clearance




Utilities Constraints

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View




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Seatwall Paving Pattern

Planting Movable Tables and Chairs

Light Fixture Bike Racks

Trash Receptacle

Drinking Fountain




Site Elements




NEXT STEPS

•Present to Full Board (March 2015)

•Public Design Commission Review (April 2015)

•Design complete and public construction bid (Winter 2015/2016)

•Construction start (Summer 2016)

•Construction complete (2017)

Next Steps

GEORGE B. POST PLAZA REDESIGN

Documents

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