Sullivant Bright Public Art and Parklet Plan

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Project Plan SPRING 2021

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Andrew J. Ginther, Mayor

Shannon G. Hardin Council President Elizabeth Brown Council President Pro Tempore

Jennifer L. Gallagher, P.E. Director

Kelly B. Scocco Deputy Director Data Solutions & Compliance Group

Mitchell J. Brown

Andrew Williams Jr. Assistant Director

Rob Dorans Shayla Favor

Clyde (Rick) R. Garrabrant, P.S. Eric P. Petee Division of Design and Construction

Emmanuel V. Remy

James Young, P.E.

Priscilla R. Tyson

City Engineer, Division Administrator of Design and Construction

James A. Pajk, P.E. Assistant Administrator Design and Construction

Kyle N. Hardy, P.E. Jud M. Hines, P.E. Daniel J. Wayton, P.E. Sullivant Bright Project Manager Division of Infrastructure Management

Frank D. Williams Division of Infrastructure Management Administrator

Wade W. Gambos Joshua R. LeVan, P.E. Alan P. Moran, P.E.

Division of Parking Services

Office of Support Services

Robert S. Ferrin

Steve J. Wentzel

Assistant Director

Assistant Director

Amanda A. Ford Phillip P. Hanson

Thomas L. Crawford Russ U. Figley Andrea L. Lossick Tierra L. Palmer

Division of Traffic Management

Reynaldo A. Stargell, P.E Division of Traffic Management Administrator

Public Information

Muhyadin A. Artan, P.E. Tony C. Byrd Patricia R. Fought, P.E. Bryan J. Golden Daniel C. Groh, P.E. Mike Grotsky Todd E. Hammond John A. Harris Thomas D. Herman Ryan J. Lowe, P.E. Ariane P. May, P.E. Timothy T. Meeks Larry Pollard Jr., P.E. Nicholas J. Popa, P.E. Scott C. Porter, P.E. Jason L. Sain Harold T. Scott Lee A. Shoaf Vic Silvia Andrew M. Volenik Mike A Welling Shanton Wilson

Assistant Director

Randy Borntrager Deborah S. Briner Charles E. Newman ENGINEERING TEAM

EP Ferris and Associates, Inc. Project Engineer and Surveyor

Advanced Engineering Consultants Project Engineer PLANNING TEAM

Amanda Golden Project Manager

Josh Lapp, AICP Matt Leasure, PLA AICP Aaron Blevins COTA

Mallory E. Donaldson Paul Evans Corey M. Francis, P.E. Andrew J. Neutzling Elspeth Paige-Sack

TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Background & Process

Chapter 4: Corridor Plan

Why This Project?.............................................................................................. 6 Shared Vocabulary............................................................................................ 7

Area 1................................................................................................................... 48 Area 2.................................................................................................................. 50 Area 3...................................................................................................................52 Area 4...................................................................................................................54 Area 5...................................................................................................................56 Area 6...................................................................................................................58 Area 7.................................................................................................................. 60 Area 8...................................................................................................................62 Area 9.................................................................................................................. 64 Area 10.................................................................................................................66 Area 11...................................................................................................................68 Area 12..................................................................................................................70 Area 13.................................................................................................................. 72

Chapter 2: Community Character Framework Meaningful History.............................................................................................11 Community Gathering.....................................................................................13 Strong Civic Fabric...........................................................................................15 Authentic Creativity ........................................................................................17

Chapter 3: Public Art & Parklet Typologies Typology Typology Typology Typology Typology Typology Typology Typology

Schedule and Budget................................................................ 20 1 - Underpass Mural & Lighting...............................................22 2 - Traffic Signal Controller Cabinet Mural.........................26 3 - Transit Shelter Art.................................................................28 4 - Custom Bench at Transit Stop........................................ 30 5 - Rain Activated Sidewalk Art.............................................32 6 - Public Amenity Zone...........................................................34 7 - Painted Roadway Area & Curb Extension...................38

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WHY THIS PROJECT?

Sullivant Bright is part of a larger $10,000,000.00 rehabilitation project (2% of which is devoted to public art) that began in May 2020. Exploration of the existing conditions of the 1.9 mile corridor (Sullivant Avenue from Hague to I-70) began in May of 2020 with evaluation of sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and signals.

Project engineers determined which portions of sidewalk needed repair and replacement as well as which signals needed to be upgraded. In addition, the City determined which areas needed improved pedestrian crossing infrastructure.

While project engineers examined the corridor for infrastructure improvement, public art and placemaking opportunities were also considered along the corridor, particularly where public art or a placemaking intervention could support a safer pedestrian environment.

This investment is supported by the City of Columbus’ Envision Hilltop Plan, a comprehensive community plan for a stronger Hilltop. The following goals are specifically supported by the Plan:

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Goal 10: Reinforce and strengthen key gateways into the neighborhood with strategies directly ties to beautifying streets and creating public art; Goal 13: Prioritize active and shared mobility with strategies touching on pedestrian improvements and amenities; and Goal 27: Enhance and add amenities to draw new homebuyers.

A series of public art and placemaking investments are recommended on the following pages. Special consideration was given to maximizing the utilization of the right-of-way and to geographic distribution throughout the corridor to ensure equitable access to residents who live along the corridor.

Because Sullivant Bright works within the context of a rehabilitation project, a series of pedestrian amenities are presented. Some of the amenities are the locations in which public art will be placed. In order to consider the public art and placemaking interventions fully, a series of terms are defined below. These definitions are the basis in which the projects are defined throughout the document.

SHARED VOCABULARY

BUS BULB

CURB EXTENSION

Bus Bulb is defined as curb extensions that align the bus stop with the parking lane, allowing buses to stop and board passengers without leaving the travel lane. (NACTO)

Curb Extension is defined as a way to visually and physically narrow the roadway, creating safer and shorter crossings for pedestrians while increasing the available space for street furniture, benches, plantings, and street trees. (NACTO)

PARKLET

PAINTED CURB EXTENSION

Parklet is a sidewalk extension that provides more space and amenities for people using the street. Usually, parklets are installed on parking lanes and use one or several parking spaces. Parklets typically extend out from the sidewalk at the level of the sidewalk to the width of the adjacent parking space.

Painted Curb Extension is defined as a way to visually and physically narrow the roadway using paint directly applied to the roadway, creating safer and shorter crossings for pedestrians while increasing the available space for street furniture, benches, plantings, and street trees. (NACTO)

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MEANINGFUL HISTORY SULLIVANT AVENUE HAS PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE HISTORY OF COLUMBUS. THE CORRIDOR PROVIDED ACCESS TO A MAJOR CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT AS WELL AS MANY PAST AND PRESENT LANDMARKS.

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Map of Franklin County (1883). Sullivant Avenue was already a thoroughfare in 1883. The road extended from East Franklinton to its current terminus at Georgesville Road. Source: Franklin County Engineer

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The ‘Imbecile Asylum’ located at 1601 W. Broad Street (c1900). The asylum was the second location in Franklin County and opened in late 1860’s. The building had many names throughout its lifespan and was demolished in 1987. The grounds extended from Broad Street to Sullivant Avenue and are still utilized for various public health and related uses. Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library

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The Camp Chase Decoration Day Third Memorial Service (1898). This annual service was held to honor the fallen of both the Union and Confederate Armies. Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library

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The entrance to Camp Chase Cemetery (1898). Camp Chase served as a prison for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Approximately 2,000 Confederate soldiers died at the camp from illnesses and were buried at the cemetery. Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library Chapter 2: Community Character Framework

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COMMUNITY GATHERING SULLIVANT AVENUE HAS NUMEROUS RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AS WELL AS THE BURROUGHS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MAKING IT A MEETING PLACE FOR THE WEST SIDE OF COLUMBUS.

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Various Churches Along the Corridor. Sullivant Avenue has numerous churches and houses of worship, making it a hub for community gathering. Source: Planning Team

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John Burroughs Elementary School (1922). The John Burroughs Elementary School was completed in 1921 and was named after the prominent naturalist who had just died on March 29, 1921. Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library

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John Burroughs, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford in Fort Myers, Florida (1914). John Burroughs had a prominent role in the U.S. conservation movement and accompanied many prominent leaders of the time including Theodore Roosevelt, Henry Ford, John Muir, Harvey Firestone, and Thomas Edison. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.

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John Burroughs Elementary School today. The school currently serves as a Columbus City Schools elementary school and is one of the most visible buildings along Sullivant Avenue. Source: Planning Teams

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STRONG CIVIC FABRIC SULLIVANT AVENUE IS COMPOSED OF MULTIPLE LAND USES AND BUILDING TYPES WHICH CREATE A VARIETY OF EXPERIENCES ALONG THE CORRIDOR. THE VARIOUS HOMES AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS ARE ORIENTED TOWARD THE STREET, FORMING A STRONG SOCIAL AND CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PAST, CURRENT, AND FUTURE RESIDENTS.

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Westward View of Sullivant Avenue. There are numerous land uses and building types along the corridor including residential homes, older commercial and mixed-use buildings, and newer auto-oriented commercial buildings. Source: Planning Team

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1823 and 1827 Sullivant Avenue (c1982). These homes are still existing along Sullivant Avenue and reflect the American Craftsman architectural style. Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library

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Proposed Treatment of a West Side Park (1908). This proposed plan for park improvements at the current Columbus Development Center includes walking paths, a circular drive, athletic fields, and recreation grounds. The plan for a park here demonstrates the existing and proposed population density in the neighborhood. Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library

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Eastward View of Sullivant Avenue. The area of the proposed plan for Image 3 is on the left side of the image with the skyline just beyond. Source: Planning Team

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AUTHENTIC CREATIVITY SULLIVANT AVENUE HAS MANY ELEMENTS WHICH SHOWCASE THE CREATIVITY AND AUTHENTICITY OF COMMUNITY INCLUDING A PROMINENT MURAL AND NUMEROUS CUSTOM SIGNS.

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Cream & Sugar Coffee Signs. Cream and Sugar has vibrant and whimsical signage which provides visual energy along the corridor.

Source: Planning Team

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Big Nickel Tavern Sign. The Big Nickel Tavern is named after the Buffalo nickel that was minted in the early 1900’s and was designed

by James Earle Fraser. Source: Planning Team

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Smith Market Signs. The Smith Market has several hand crafted signs including the bright green ‘Sprite’ sign which has a nostalgic feel and joyful composition. Source: Planning Team

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Peace Train Mural. The Peace Train mural was installed in 2019 on a 110’ long by 20’ tall wall. The mural was created by the artist Justin Winthrow and his assistant Brandon Mullins. The intent of the mural is to represent love, light, and acceptance in a 3D representation.

He said of the work “This is a place that deserves beautiful things too.” Source: Columbus Messenger, Planning Team

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TYPOLOGY SCHEDULE AND PHASING THE FOLLOWING PAGES PRESENT SEVEN TYPES OF INTERVENTIONS. THE LOCATIONS OF THE INTERVENTIONS ARE PRESENTED IN THE OVERALL CORRIDOR PLAN THAT IS DIVIDED INTO 13 AREAS. USE THE IMAGES PRESENTED IN THE TYPOLOGY SECTION AS A REFERENCE WHEN CONSIDERING POSSIBILITIES FOR PUBLIC ART AND PLACEMAKING INTERVENTIONS THROUGHOUT THE CORRIDOR. THE IMAGERY PRESENTED IS FOR INSPIRATION ONLY AS ARTISTS WILL BE HIRED TO COMPLETE EACH PROJECT.

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TYPOLOGY SCHEDULE AND PHASING THE PROJECT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN TWO PHASES.

PHASE 1 PROJECTS INCLUDE 15 TEMPORARY ROAD MURALS IN LOCATIONS OF THE FUTURE CURB EXTENSIONS AND BUS BULBS, 2 STREET MURALS ON THE CORRIDOR, BRIGHT WORDS TO LIVE BY, AND VARIOUS COLORFUL TACTICAL PLACEMAKING INTERVENTIONS. PHASE 1 WILL INCLUDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO INTERACT WITH THE ARTISTS TO UNDERSTAND WHERE THE PERMANENT INFRASTRUCTURE WILL EVENTUALLY BE PLACED.

PHASE 2 PROJECTS INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MURALS, PUBLIC SEATING AND SPACE ACCOMMODATIONS, AND SCULPTURAL ELEMENTS PLACED THROUGHOUT THE CORRIDOR.

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TYPOLOGY 1 - UNDERPASS MURAL & LIGHTING 6TH STREET BRIDGE UNDERPASS; PHILADELPHIA , PA

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CRAIGLINN ROUNDABOUT; CUMBERNAULD, SCOTLAND

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TYPOLOGY 1 - UNDERPASS MURAL & LIGHTING UNDERPASS LIGHTING EXAMPLES

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MURAL EXAMPLES

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TYPOLOGY 2 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER CABINET MURAL UNIVERSITY DISTRICT ORGANIZATION ‘OUTSIDE THE BOX’ MURAL WRAPS

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TYPOLOGY 3 - TRANSIT SHELTER ART VARIOUS EXAMPLES

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CMAX SHELTERS

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TYPOLOGY 4 - PAINTED BUS BULBS, CURB EXTENSIONS, & ROADWAY CHICAGO - LAKEVIEW LINCOLN HUB

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TYPOLOGY 4 - PAINTED BUS BULBS & CURB EXTENSIONS CHICAGO - INVEST SOUTH/WEST INITIATIVE

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS TACTICAL URBANISM

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - JC WALKS PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT PLAN

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TYPOLOGY 4 - PAINTED BUS BULBS & CURB EXTENSIONS NEW HAVEN, CT - NEW HAVEN SAFE ROUTES FOR ALL

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TYPOLOGY 4 - PAINTED BUS BULBS & CURB EXTENSIONS SEATTLE - ADAPTIVE DESIGN AND RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS MANUAL

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TYPOLOGY 5 - RAIN ACTIVATED SIDEWALK ART VARIOUS EXAMPLES

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MASS POETRY - BOSTON

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TYPOLOGY 6 - PUBLIC AMENITY ZONE BIKE PARKING

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FUNCTIONAL ART

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TYPOLOGY 6 - PUBLIC AMENITY ZONE INTERACTIVE AMENITIES

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PLANTERS

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TYPOLOGY 6 - PUBLIC AMENITY ZONE CUSTOM FABRICATED BENCHES

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PAINTED BENCHES

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