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Public Open House 1 Summary

October 26th 2018

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The first public open house was advertised in print with flyers and posters as well as online via partner websites, eblasts, and social media.

Help design YOUR street!

October 17th 2018

Welcome to the1st Open House for the South New Street Streetscape Design!

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1.) Welcome & Introductions

2.) Brief Presentation

Stop by and learn more about the project and the process.

Learn about the street today and tell us how you use it now.

Tell us what activities and programs you want to see.

TODAY’S AGENDA

STATION WELCOME

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Welcome to our 1st Open House!The South New Street Streetscape Enhancement Project envisions the improvement of pedestrian accessibility and safety, and embrace the cultural and institutional platform in South Bethlehem for public space utilization and economic sustainability.

Incorporating heritage and identity will provide a Gateway along South New Street between Lehigh University’s active pedestrian plaza, Farrington Square, and Fahy Bridge, a major north / south corridor in South Bethlehem that is continuing to grow as both a neighborhood and citywide destination.

OUR GOALS:Develop a welcoming

corridor between Lehigh University and Fahy Bridge, celebrate

local culture and business, and foster a

strong community.

CONNECTIVITYTransit ConnectionMult iuse Trail Connection

IDENTITYGateway to SouthSide

SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY

Traf f ic Calming

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Give us your vision for the street!

Help design YOUR street!

Join us @ the 1st Open House for the South New Street Streetscape Design!

WHEN: Wed. Oct. 17th.(drop in) 12-2pm or 5-7pm

WHERE: 306 So. New St.

What do you want to see? New trees, public art, better lighting, traffic calming, benches, new signage...drop by and bring YOUR ideas!


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The project team and partners gave a short presentation to kick-off the first public meeting. The presentation provided an overview of the project goals and partners and existing conditions. Existing conditions research included site context, existing transit, canopy trees, and lighting inventory.


Welcome to the1st Open House for the South New Street Streetscape Design!October 17th 2018

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1.) Welcome & Introductions2.) Brief Presentation3.) interactive activity

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Learn about the street today and tell us how you use it now.Challenge & Opportunities

Tell us what activities and programs you want to see.Safety/Accessibility; Connectivity; Identity

TODAY’S AGENDASTATION

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Give us your vision for the street!

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STAKEHOLDERSCity of Bethlehem

KEYSTONE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC (KCE) Civil | Traffic Engineering | Surveying

BEAM, LTD Lighting Design

LEHIGH VALLEY ENGINEERING MEP Engineering

Develop a welcoming corridor between Lehigh University and Fahy Bridge where celebrate local culture and business, foster a strong community.

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Transit Connection

Multiuse Trail Connection


Traffic Calming

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CONTEXT

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VISION

PRELIMINARYDESIGN

10 WEEKS

#1

Open House #1

Project Kick-off

sep 2018 oct 2018 nov 2018 dec 2018 jan 2019 feb 2019 mar 2019 apr 2019 may 2019 jun 2019

FINAL DESIGN12 WEEKS

Ready for Construction

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TRAFFIC CALMING / SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS(BUMP-OUTS, PED-CROSSING AREA, ETC.)

LANDSCAPING (SHADE TREES WITH NATIVE PLANTS, ETC.)

GATEWAYS/ POCKET PARKS(GREENWAY PARK, PLAZAS, PARKLETS, ETC.)

BICYCLE & TRANSIT AMENITIES (BUS SHELTERS, BIKE RACKS, ETC.)

PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES (LIGHTING, SEATING, ETC.)

PUBLIC ART / IMPROVED SIGNAGE(MURAL ART, ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC, ETC.)

WHAT ARE YOUR PRIORITIES FOR STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS?

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES

PLACE A DOT IN THE BOXES BELOW!PRIORITIES SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY

PLACE A DOT IN THE BOXES BELOW!

BUMP-OUTS CROSSWALK ART LIGHTING

WHAT WOULD MAKE A PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY STREET?

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LIGHTING ART PLAZA

WHAT WOULD MAKE A ICONIC GATEWAY TO SOUTHSIDE?

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WHAT WOULD MAKE A COHESIVE STREETSCAPE?

IDENTITY

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OPEN HOUSE

October 17th 2018 12-2pm + 5-7pm

The final portion of the meeting was an interactive openhouse with 4 stations organized around the topics ofvisioning and identity, quality of life, and connectivity. The following pages contain the original boardsas well as the responses the project team received fromcommunity members, agency partners, and stakeholders.

Present from the WRT team was: Keiko Cramer, Misa Chen, Erin Roark, Mary Morton, Kristine Pedersen and Jingran Yu. In addition to the WRT led Planning and Design Team, KSE Engineers were present at the Open House at stations.

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PLACE A POST-IT NOTE WITH YOUR THOUGHTS!

WHAT IS ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE?


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+ DECORATIVE SIDEWALKS AND CROSSWALKS (1 LIKE)

+ FACADES ARE NOT INTERESTING (1 LIKE)

+ MORE GREENSPACE (2 LIKE)

+ MORE LIGHTS (2 LIKES)

+ MORE PLACES FOR CHILDREN OR RETIRED PEOPLE - BOTH GROUPS NEED PUBLIC SPACE (1 LIKE)

+ SIDEWALKS ARE TOO NARROW, MAKE MORE WALKABLE (2 LIKES)

+ CONTINUE THE GREENWAY (4 LIKES)

+ MORE LANDSCAPING BEDS AND TREES ( 1 LIKE)

+ TOO GREY, ADD MORE COLORS AND MULTI-DIMENSIONS (2 LIKE)

+ MORE OUTSIDE SEATING AND DINING OPPORTUNITIES (6 LIKES)

+ WINDTUNNEL

+ TAKE WALL DOWN AT FARRINGTON SQUARE (4 LIKES)

+ MAKE IT SAFER FOR PEDESTRIANS TO CROSS FAHY BRIDGE (2 LIKE)

+ SIGNS W/ TIMES IT TAKE TO WALK TO NORTH SIDE AND SENSORS FOR LIGHTS

+ MORE BIKE FRIENDLY (6 LIKE)

+ DEFINE GREENWAY CROSSING AND INTRODUCE TABLE TOP

W H AT I S O N E T H I N G Y O U W O U L D C H A N G E ?

+ CROSSWALK SAFETY (4 LIKES)

+ TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES (2 LIKES)

+ WANT TO FEEL LIKE YOUR ENTERING AN ART DISTRICT (1 LIKES)

+ ENHANCE GREENWAY CROSSING AND ADD FORMAL ENTRANCE TO GREENWAY THAT SAYS “YOU’RE HERE” (2 LIKES)

+ SIGNAGE ABOUT HISTORIC BUILDINGS

+ MORE OF A WELCOMING ENTRANCE

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WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT SOUTH NEW STREET NOW?


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ITS AXIAL RELATIONSHIP TO THE CAMPUS

MURAL AT THE END OF THE BRIDGE

IT IS THE GATEWAY TO THE GREENWAY

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HOW DO YOU INTERACT WITH THE STREET NOW?


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W I N T E RMAJORITY OF PEOPLE... FEW PEOPLE...

WALK AND DRIVE THROUGH IN THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON (22 RESPONSES)

VISIT RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS AT NIGH TIME (3 RESPONSES)

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GET LUNCH ON GREENWAY

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GETTING COFFEE IN THE MORNING (3 RESPONSES)

WALKING THROUGH IN THE AFTERNOON (5 RESPONSES)

VISITING RESTAURANTS IN THE EVENING (4 RESPONSES)

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S U M M E RMAJORITY OF PEOPLE... FEW PEOPLE...

WALKING THROUGH IN THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON (7 RESPONSES)

VISITING RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS (3 RESPONSES)

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WALK AND DRIVE THROUGH IN THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON (10 RESPONSES)

GETTING COFFEE OR DINING IN THE MORNING (4 RESPONSES)

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TRAFFIC CALMING / SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS(BUMP-OUTS, PED-CROSSING AREA, ETC.)


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BICYCLE & TRANSIT AMENITIES (BUS SHELTERS, BIKE RACKS, ETC.)

PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES (LIGHTING, SEATING, ETC.)

PUBLIC ART / IMPROVED SIGNAGE(MURAL ART, ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC, ETC.)

WHAT ARE YOUR PRIORITIES FOR STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS?



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TRAFFIC CALMING/SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS (BUMP-OUTS, PED-CROSSING AREA, ETC.)

BICYCLE & TRANSIT AMENITES (BUS SHELTERS, BIKE RACKS, ETC.)


PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES ( LIGHTING, SEATING, ETC.)

PUBLIC ART / IMPROVED SIGNAGE (MURAL ART, ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC, ETC.)

GATEWAYS / POCKET PARKS (GREENWAY PARK, PLAZAS, PARKLETS, ETC.)

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BUMP-OUTS CROSSWALK ART LIGHTING

WHAT WOULD MAKE A PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY STREET?

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EXPAND SIDEWALKS SO THERE CAN BE MORE SEATING AND SPACE FOR PEOPLE

ADDITIONAL HANDICAP AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING

USE JANE JACOBS PRINCIPALS TO ADD LIFE TO THE STREET

ENFORCE NO TURN ON RED AT FAHY 6AM-6PM

CORRECT TRAFFIC LIGHT TIMING AT 3RD AND 4TH ST INTERSECTIONS

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LIGHTING PLANTING

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LIGHTING ART PLAZA

WHAT WOULD MAKE AN ICONIC GATEWAY TO SOUTHSIDE?

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CONSTRUCT AND ARCH (6 LIKES)

FOOD, MUSIC, AND SEATING AREAS FOR A MONTHLY COMMUNITY EVENT LIKE SAN FRANCISCO’S “OFF THE GRID”

FACADE, AWNING IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN 4TH AND GREENWAY

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BRAND IT AND GIVE IT A NAME

INDUSTRIAL BOLD COLORS, ART

FOUR SEASON PLANTING INTEREST

INTRODUCE PROGRAMMING TO ATTRACT PEOPLE THERE

ROCK CLIMBING WALL

BUS SHELTER

LIGHTING

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ART PLAZA

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WHAT WOULD MAKE A COHESIVE STREETSCAPE?

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REMOVE THE WALL AT HARRINGTON SQUARE TO MAKE PLAZA MORE OPEN (2 LIKES)

DO NOT ABANDON WHAT CURRENTLY EXISTS, EMBRACE OLDER BUILDINGS, AMPLIFY HISTORIC FACADES (2 LIKES)

SIGNS AND MAPS FOR POPULAR SPOTS (2 LIKES)

SMALL CONCERT SPACE

ICONS THAT CAN BE CARRIED THROUGHOUT SOUTH NEW STREET

INTERACTIVE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR WHATS HAPPENING

STREET FURNITURE

LIGHTING

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SPECIAL PAVING GRAPHICS

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I WOULD CONSIDER THE REDESIGN OF SOUTH NEW STREET A SUCCESS IF...

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MORE OUTDOOR SEATING MORE LOCAL RESTAURANTS

PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS CAN EQUALLY ENJOY THE SPACE

IMPROVED BIKE LANES FOR SAFETY

INCREASED LIGHTING FOR PEOPLE TO BE ACTIVE AT NIGHT

COMMITS TO BEING AND ARTS DISTRICT

MORE OPEN ENTRANCE TO HARRINGTON SQUARE

INCREASED USAGE OF THE GREENWAY

REDUCED CONGESTION AND CALM VEHICLE TRAFFIC

TRASH CANS REMOVED FROM PEDESTRIAN WALKING ZONES

IT RESULTS IN A VIBRANT STREETSCAPE

THERE IS A DISTINCT ENTRANCE TO THE GREENWAY

IMPROVED CROSSWALK AND SIDEWALK SAFETY

WE PRESERVE THE HISTORY, COMMERCE, AND ARCHITECTURE

ATTRACTS PEOPLE FROM OUTSIDE IMMEDIATE AREA

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE TO SPEND MORE TIME

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