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Evanston. Fountain Square Renovation Project. Suzette Robinson Director of Public Works. September 15, 2014. Agenda. Site Background Site Condition Proposed Project Proposed Schedule Fall Visioning. Site background. Historical Significance Center of Downtown since 1854

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  1. Evanston Fountain Square Renovation Project Suzette Robinson Director of Public Works September 15, 2014

  2. Agenda Site Background Site Condition Proposed Project Proposed Schedule Fall Visioning

  3. Site background Historical Significance Center of Downtown since 1854 Dedicated as Fountain Square in 1876 Original City Hall Site War Memorial in 1949 Current Fountain Constructed During the Bicentennial 1976 Fountain Square, circa 1930 Fountain Square veterans’ memorial, circa 1949

  4. Site background Ceremonial Significance Memorial Day Service Veteran’s Day Service

  5. Site background Public Square Celebrations Festivals Public Forum Casual Plaza

  6. Site condition Failing Infrastructure Basins / walls deteriorating and leaking Feature pump failing Frequency drive removed Anemometer location ineffective Lighting inoperable Seating and pavement deteriorated Highest maintenance requirements of all City fountains Poor drainage Failing pumping system

  7. Site condition Usability and Configuration Accessibility Separation of Ceremonial and Casual Activities Pedestrian Flow Aesthetics Lighting Restricted Capacity Uncomfortable

  8. Proposed Project Project Scope Limits: Sherman Avenue Church to Davis Improve fountain, streetscape and roadway Project Goals Improve user experience Reduce automobile dominance Separate ceremonial and casual activities Create a flexible environment suitable for year round use Project Funding Visioning and Design $300,000 (TIF) Construction $2.3 million (TIF)

  9. Proposed Schedule Project Manager – Stefanie Levine Fall 2014 Visioning – Teska Associates Design – RFP 2015 Construction – 2016

  10. Fall Visioning Engage public to develop at least three concepts of the space Consult with Veteran groups, downtown businesses, residents and other users Conduct a 3 to 5-day street closure in October for visioning activities Red Carpet Fashion Show Coloring contest Restaurant sampling Expanded seating and bike parking area

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