Sewanee How-To-Guide

Assembled by: Little Things Lab

About This Guide Sewanee residents, students, faculty, staff and local business owners – in partnership with The University of the South’s Office of Economic Development and other local organizations – are committed to making downtown Sewanee even more delightful by determining how the Village can benefit from public art, pedestrian safety, branding, connectivity, and additional beautification.

We need your help.

The University’s Office of Economic Development has begun to bring over a decade of planning to life. Acknowledging the strategic importance of the Village’s location, the University has embarked on a series of investment projects intended to enhance the area, increase residency options for employees, and establish new retail and hospitality offerings for all to enjoy. To complement these investments, Sewanee residents, employees, business owners, and students came together to form a working Downtown Advisory Group, each participating in a series of workshops to create a list of meaningful and impactful placemaking projects that can begin with very reasonable funding and manageable effort.

Contact William Shealy (931.598.3397, woshealy@sewanee.edu) if you would like to fund, partner, or support any of these important projects.

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What is Placemaking?

Placemaking is a collaborative approach to improving public spaces by reimagining and reinventing them to strengthen connections between people and the places they share.

It involves planning, designing, and testing to promote community health, happiness, and well-being.

Key aspects of placemaking include: 1. Community-driven process 2. Focus on creating quality public spaces 3. Emphasis on local identity and culture 4. Encouragement of social interaction 5. Promotion of economic development This guide is a summary of placemaking projects identified by the Downtown Advisory Group intended to create a deeper and more delightful sense of place. Included in this how-to guide, you will find targeted recommendations for community action complete with detailed instructions and itemization of all the necessary tools, materials, and collaborators.

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How to Use This Guide Each project includes:

TIME:

PROJECT TITLE:

Estimated project timeline from start to finish

The name of the project

COST:

PLACEMAKING OBJECTIVES:

Approximate budget to complete the project

The yellow boxes to the right of each project title correlates with the placemaking objectives listed in “What is Placemaking”?

COLLABORATORS:

An outline of the general steps needed to complete the project

Identified community members or organizations who volunteered their time to work together to complete the project. If there is a name with “champion” in parentheses this means this person has volunteered to lead the project.

This list is a work in progress and there is still time for you to get involved

MATERIALS:

ADDITIONAL IDEAS:

List of items needed to complete the project

Pages 40-45 contain additional concepts from the Downtown Advisory Group that are not yet fully developed, but offer significant potential for future placemaking projects. If you would like to help define, design, fund, and/or implement any of these concepts, please contact William Shealy

DIRECTIONS:

TOOLS: Equipment required to complete the installation

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Table Of Contents 1 | Pocket Park

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12 | Directional Signage

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2 | Play Area

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13 | Storefront Improvement Grant

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3 | Community Garden

10

14 | Electric Boxes

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4 | Reeds Lane Bike Lane

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15 | Public Art*

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5 | University Avenue Crosswalk

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16 | Landscape Improvement*

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6 | Bike Safety

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17 | Reeds Lane Connection*

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7 | Historic Signage

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18 | Alleyway Connection*

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8 | Mural

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19 | Branding*

44

9 | Activation Grant Program

28

20 | Streetscape Plan*

45

10 | Bike Racks

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11 | Where the Sidewalk Ends

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*Additional ideas are only a visual representation meant to spark exploration, interest, and new partnerships

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1 | Pocket Park

Community-driven process; focus on creating quality public spaces; emphasis on local identity, arts, and culture; encouragement of social interaction

DIRECTIONS

MATERIALS

1. Site identified next to Sewanee Realty, discuss with landscape architect what is possible

Top soil, mulch, plants/trees, hardscaping materials (paver’s, bricks, stones) as needed, picnic tables, benches, hammock hooks, trash receptacles, signage/markers, refreshments and snacks for volunteers

2. Obtain necessary permits and approvals 3. Develop a detailed plan for the pocket park, including layout, features (e.g., seating areas, planters, pathways), and a list of required materials 4. Recruit volunteers and assign specific tasks and responsibilities 5. Create a schedule and timeline for the weekend project Site Preparation 1. Clear the site of any debris and invasive vegetation 2. Level the ground as needed 3. Install hardscape features (pathways, seating areas, etc.)

Installation 1. Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, etc and spread mulch

TOOLS Shovel, rake, hoes, pruners, wheel barrow, safety equipment TIME A series of weekends, with proper planning and community support. First weekend is a volunteer clean-up day, second weekend is for clean up and site prep; third weekend is construction COST $20,000-$50,000

2. Install seating, signage or markers to identify plants

COLLABORATORS

3. Develop a maintenance plan

John Brewster (Champion), Lynn Stubblefield, Ed Hawkins, Dan Pate

4. Consider organizing a dedication ceremony or event to celebrate the new pocket park

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2 | Play Area

Focus on creating quality public spaces; emphasis on local identity, arts, and culture; encouragement of social interaction

DIRECTIONS

TOOLS

1. Identify potential site

Garden tools needed to prep site for installation

2. Site permission granted 3. Identify organizational partners 4. Work with the University on a contract with a boulder play company (i.e. ID Sculptures) 5. Review landscaping around install site. Are there any upgrades needed?

TIME 3-4 months to install COST $40,000-$50,000

6. Install 7. Celebrate! Gather the community to celebrate the new functional public art in downtown MATERIALS Consider a ground covering with edging that is conducive to playing (i.e. mulch/gravel)

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COLLABORATORS Dan Pate (Champion)

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3 | Community Garden

Community-driven process; focus on creating quality public spaces; encouragement of social interaction

DIRECTIONS

12. Plant trees and shrubs

1. Identify a suitable location for the garden and obtain necessary permits and approvals

13. Plant annuals in raised beds (flowers, veggies, soft herbs)

2. Develop a layout and design for the garden, including individual plots, pathways, and common areas

15. Organize work days or volunteer events

3. Establish guidelines for the community garden (plot assignments, maintenance responsibilities, etc.)

4. Clear the site (determine what to do with big silver maple tree) 5. Level the terrain - There is a heavy downgrade going down past LUNCH and the side of the Legion 6. Construct fencing 7. Plot out framework of borders, garden beds, tool shed 8. Establish a water source 9. Recruit volunteers and promote the project within the community 10. Assign individual plots or sections to interested community members 11. Construct raised beds

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14. Establish a schedule for regular maintenance

MATERIALS Topsoil/compost, mulch (wood chips, straw, leaves) for pathways and around plants, raised bed materials (untreated wood 6”x6”s, bricks, rocks, etc.) - use cedar if available, plant seeds/seedlings (vegetables, herbs, flowers, shrubs, trees) Gardening soil mix for raised beds, organic fertilizers (compost, manure, etc.), irrigation supplies (hoses, soaker hoses, timers, watering cans, etc.), fencing for perimeter, storage shed or container for tools, Lumber for building trellises, benches, or other structures (hutch for tools), gravel or paver’s for pathways, rain barrels for water collection

TOOLS Digging tools: shovels, spades, hoes, Hand tools: hoes and hand cultivators, hand shovels, rakes (leaf and soil rakes), garden hoses and nozzles, pruners and loppers, wheelbarrows, gorilla carts, garden gloves, watering cans, dibbers or trowels for planting Garden forks for turning soil, hammers, saws, and basic construction tools (leveler, framing square), screws, nails, framing angles, 2x2 wood posts for stabilizing raised beds.

TIME Planning and prepping will take one weekend. Site prep will take one weekend and site build another weekend

Raised bed and border material (preference, cedar): $1,000-$1,500 Border soil amendments & raised beds soil: $1,000-$3,000 Pathways (gravel or mulch): $500-$1,000 Preference: landscaping carpet down + natural mulch Water lines and irrigation: $500-$2,000 Seeds, seedlings, shrubs, trees: $1,000-$1,500 Storage shed or structure: $500-$2,000 Other expenses: Signage and educational materials: $200-$500 (Brochures, plant tags, etc.)

Ongoing maintenance and supplies: $500-$1,500 (annually) COLLABORATORS

COST Site Build:

Trapp Tubbs (Champion), Jeremy Price, Dan Pate

Fencing materials: $1,000-$3,000 Tools & equipment: $1,000-$2,000

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4 | Reeds Lane Bike Lane

Focus on creating quality public spaces; emphasis on local identity, arts, and culture; promotion of economic development

DIRECTIONS

TOOLS

1. Measure and mark the designated area for the bike lane

Paint sprayers or applicators (for spray chalk or temporary road paint), stencils for bike lane symbols/markings, bollard installation tools (sledgehammers, mallets, augers for digging holes if needed), traffic cones, safety vests and personal protective equipment, tape measures for layout and spacing, chalk lines or string lines to mark straight edges, brooms/ brushes for cleaning surfaces before painting, signage mounting hardware, hand tools

2. Assign tasks and responsibilities to the volunteer crew 3. Set up traffic cones to create a safe work zone and divert traffic away from the area 4. Use spray chalk or temporary paint to mark the bike lane boundaries along the designated area 5. Apply bike lane stencils at regular intervals using the paint/chalk to create clear markings 6. Install bollards or delineator posts along the bike lane to provide a physical barrier and separation from vehicle traffic, if practical 7. Place temporary signage at strategic locations to inform drivers and cyclists of the new bike lane 8. Work during low-traffic hours or have designated traffic controllers to manage vehicle flow 9. Ensure loading zone is not blocked during installation and after MATERIALS Traffic cones, Rust-Oleum striping paint or any paint made for asphalt, bike lane stencils, bollards or delineator posts, temporary signage (bike lane, share the road, etc.), safety vests for crew

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TIME A month to plan; a weekend to install COST Bike sharrow stencil x 2; $300; Rust-Oleum paint $100 for 1 gallon; flexible delineator or ballards x 10 (more needed); $360; adhesive butyl pad 8” to adhere flexible posts to pavement; $8 each; white striping paint for sharrows/street marking; 5 gallon $215; chalk line; $15; mounting hardware; $50; total cost: estimating $2,500 COLLABORATORS Shelley MacLaren, Sara McIntyre and William Shealy (Champions), Woody’s Bicycles, MGT, Franklin County Highway Department

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5 | University Avenue Crosswalk

Community-driven process; focus on creating quality public spaces; emphasis on local identity, arts, and culture; promotion of economic development

DIRECTIONS

11. Make sure the street is closed down and pressure washed and dried before crosswalk painting begins

Landscaping:

12. Pending material for crosswalk (thermoplastic or paint), installation times will vary

1. Crosswalks in the downtown should be produced using branding/identity style guidelines for colors, fonts, etc.

2. Assemble a crosswalk landscaping committee 3. Identify plants native to the area 4. Source and finalize budget for recommended plants 5. Source and finalize budget for durable and long-lasting planters (concrete or steel)

Note: The NACTO Urban Street Design Guide provides detailed information about design considerations for crossings 13. Celebrate! Once the crosswalk and landscaping has been installed, create a celebration at Angel Park MATERIALS

6. Organize a volunteer planting day once all materials have been secured

Landscaping:

Art:

16 CF nursery mix, 4 small trees, 12 ground covers, 4 planters

7. Assemble a crosswalk art committee

Art:

8. Define scope and budget (How long do we want this to last? What approvals do we need? How long will this take to install?)

Estimating $25/square foot of material, depending on length, design, and redirection of traffic, home made stencil (or contractor stencil), paint gallons, paint supplies

9. Once scope is defined, enter into a contract with a local or regional artist or create a request for proposal for designs 10. Committee can decide if they would like to paint the crosswalk (Active volunteers) or allow the artist to do majority of the work

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Ensure all business owners are aware of this project when the road has closures for install, build consensus with business owners on best day/time

TOOLS Landscaping: Leveling form, wheel barrel, shovel, tractor to deliver planters, water jugs / watering source, tarp or drop cloth to keep area tidy, broom to clean up post install

Tree, $140 per bag Ground cover, $70 per planter Sack crete to level, $10 per planter Labor to level, $20 per planter $2,500 per planter (x4) - 4 ft high and 3 ft wide concrete customized planter, $2,500 from Set In Stone

Art:

Art:

Blower (assist with clearing the street for paint), paint roller, pressure washer, tape measure

Stencil, less than $100

TIME Landscaping: Prep time start-finish a month; landscaping- install one day

Acrylic asphalt paint, $110/ unit (lasts 1 month-1 year) or pigment polymer cement $3 sq ft more durable than paint or street bond pavement coating ($2 sq ft, but multiple coats are needed) and sold in 5 gallon buckets.

Lastly, thermoplastic is $15-$20 sq ft and is the most durable as is epoxy at $2.50 sq/ft

Art: 1 weekend to 1 day to install after design has been finalized; art- 1 day to prep before painting and hours after to dry

COLLABORATORS Dan Pate, John Brewster, University of the South

COST Landscaping: Soil for planters, $30 per bag

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6 | Bike Safety

Community-driven process; focus on creating quality public spaces; emphasis on local identity, arts and culture; encouragement of social interaction; promotion of economic development

DIRECTIONS

8. Collect feedback

1. Identify intersections and determine specific safe locations for the bikes (pilot project to include intersections of Quintard Rd, Missouri Ave, Finney Lane, Alabama Ave, Reeds Lane, and Highway 56)

9. Collect bikes in January and pull off materials to discard return bikes to Facilities Management for donation

2. Decide on signage content and order signsPossible ideas, “Slow Down/Sewanee Cycles/Sewanee Cycles the MGT” 3. Acquire bicycles (10 discarded bikes stored at Facilities Management) 4. Identify and acquire durable decorating materials that will be colorfast and stand up to weather for 5 months (electrical tape, plastic flowers, ribbon etc.)

5. Communicate with potential volunteers/organizations for decorating the bikes-outreach to take place to see if an organization wants to “host” or “sponsor” to decorate in their branded colors 6. Decorate bicycles - either all at once in a gathering or distribute bikes for decoration and have a collection date 7. Place bikes and place signs saying “Please Slow Down.

Sewanee Cycles the MGT”

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10. If successful, we can then pursue permanent creative route markers to fulfill the same functions, or host a new Sewanee Cycles “bike parade” each Fall to redecorate and reinstall the bikes for a limited stretch of time each year MATERIALS Bikes - in storage at FM warehouse with John Brewster Jr., electrical tape, plastic flowers, ribbons, something colorfast and durable to wind through spokes (old jerseys) Something to hold the bikes to posts (bungee cord or wire), posts, zip ties, plastic signs TOOLS Scissors, a truck for transporting bikes, a means of driving in stakes - mallet or auger

TIME Bike decorating will take two to three days. Community members are suggesting that the month of August is ideal for installation.

Ahead of start of school, and ahead of college student return, making contacts and gathering volunteers, assembling material, decorating party - 4 hours, placement - 2 to 3 hours, test run - 5 months, take down & clean up - one day

Plastic flowers - will bond gerbera daisies $24.99 per pack on Amazon. Could get same flower shape in different colors for different organizations - little bellas (purple and pink), SAS Mountain bike team (navy and yellow) - not every bike needs flowers. Some bikes have baskets. Estimate 5 packs - $136. 20 7 foot steel fence posts - pack of 10, 2 packs $106.99 each - $233.23 Food for decorating party - $350 COLLABORATORS

COST Bikes - free Decorating labor - free Installation - pending difficulty to place posts Zip ties Plastic signs

Shelley MacLaren (Champion), Patrick Dean of the MGT, Jeremy Price, Sara McIntyre of OESS, Robert - Woody’s Bicycles, Amy Neubauer - head coach of SAS mountain biking team, Beth Pride and Becca Loose of Little Bellas, Jon Benson - Sewanee Outing Program, Leigh Anne Couch - SAS parent, Sandy Glacet - SAS staff member, parent, bike commuter, SAS Mountain Bike Team

Decorating materials for 10 bikes: Electrical tape - Lichamp 10-pack of assorted colors is $21.99 + tax on Amazon - 4 packs - $100

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7 | Historic Signage

Community-driven process, emphasis on local identity, arts, and culture; promotion of economic development

DIRECTIONS

TOOLS

1. Signage in the downtown should be produced using branding/identity style guidelines for colors, fonts, etc.

For ground markers- simple small shovels for digging holes for metal markers, For storefront plaques- contract with a sign company for installation

2. Determine which landmarks/sites should have a “marker” (consider downtown businesses and trailheads) 3. Determine which marker locations already have an active website that marker can be linked to (this is key for this project, especially in the beginning for ease of implementation) 4. Create unique QR codes for each marker location 5. Secure local artist for metal markers (angels) or secure plaques to be installed on the front of buildings 6. Determine how to place a weather-proof QR code onto the metal post markers or work with a sign company to install durable material to storefront MATERIALS Metal for markers (procured by artist), QR codes to put on metal markers (need to confirm with artist what material will work)

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TIME 3 months to develop, 1 month to fabricate, 1 day to install COST Need to price markers from artist; plaques from sign company. Consider hiring a graphic designer - $3,000-$5,000 COLLABORATORS Local artist, Roberson Project - Dr. Woody Register, University, Mountain Goat Trail Alliance, SBASewanee Business Alliance

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8 | Mural

Community-driven process; focus on creating quality public spaces; emphasis on local identity, arts, and culture; promotion of economic development

DIRECTIONS

TOOLS

1. Murals in the downtown should be produced using branding/identity style guidelines for colors, fonts, etc.

Pressure washer, 5 gallon buckets and water source, paint sprayer: for primer and possibly sealant, rollers, brushes, paint trays, ladder and fork lift for hard to reach areas, drop cloth and wash cloths

2. Curate a mural selection committee to ensure community input in the design and selection process 3. Produce a Request For Proposal requesting local and regional muralists to submit their qualifications 4. Finalize design process, awarded muralist, design, and installation dates 5. Assemble volunteers (if needed) and resources 6. Prep the building: pressure wash and repair damaged areas as seen fit 7. Prime the building with an exterior primer 8. Volunteers ready and willing to support artist on installation days

Base on quantity of volunteers: smaller cups, plates or buckets for more paint portioning, place to store materials in between working session: ideally in Taylor’s Mercantile, gardening tools for volunteers to plant post mural installation.

TIME 1-2 months based on muralist and volunteer availability to install; advised to schedule for spring or fall– winter can be too cold for the paint to cure properly

9. Upon completion of the final design seal the mural in with a weather sealant coat

COST

10. Landscaping: once the mural is finalized, host volunteers to plant new landscaping in the front of the mural to provide a welcoming gateway

$5,000, landscaping plan and installation

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$35,000, pending material and scope

COLLABORATORS Lauren Goodpaster and others for the art selection committee, goal 7-10 members

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9 | Activation Grant Program

Focus on creating quality public spaces; emphasis on local identity, arts, and culture; encouragement of social interaction; promotion of economic development

DIRECTIONS

10. Recruit a team of volunteers to help with set-up (put out trash/recycle bins and parking signage) and clean up

1. Create the grant program (consider eligibility requirements, funding, project manager, and marketing support) 2. The intent of the grant program supports local businesses with off setting their overhead costs to sponsor or host events that benefit the public (i.e. grant dollars would support artists, music, and event organizers). These events must be free and accessible.

11. Enjoy the day and document the event (add photographer to your budget) 12. More information about this grant program, email woshealy@sewanee.edu for more information MATERIALS

If you are a local business please consider:

Trash/ recycling bins, traffic cones, event and parking signage, will vary based on event activities, promotional materials (flyer’s, posters, etc.)

3. Identify a community event or series of events that your neighbors would enjoy (e.g. yoga in the park, quartet on the patio, craw fish bowl in the parking lot, etc.)

TIME

4. Convene partners who can help make your event a success 5. Decide on a date and location 6. Develop a schedule and budget for the event 7. Get permission from property owners. Will you need a traffic controller for the event location? Security? Think about parking 8. Work with graphic artist to design flyer’s, posters, and banners at least 6 weeks before event 9. Promote your event!

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Three months to plan, a month to promote, a weekend to enjoy COST $5,000-$10,000 total annual grant funds COLLABORATORS William Shealy (Champion), local artists, local designers, business associations, community-based organizations, property owners, other businesses for sponsorships

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10 | Bike Racks

Focus on creating quality public spaces; emphasis on local identity, arts, and culture; promotion of economic development

DIRECTIONS

TOOLS

1. Organize a committee to oversee bike rack selection and installation process

Wheelbarrow or wagon for concrete, wrench + bolts (as needed), water

2. Identify key locations for bike parking locations and total quantity

TIME

3. Determine if landscaping is needed

3-6 week process

4. Install + celebrate MATERIALS Shovels, concrete or quickcrete, water, sand or gravel for leveling

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COST $500-$1,000 per rack x 10 = $5,000-$10,000 total

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11 | Where the Sidewalk Ends

Community-driven process; focus on creating quality public spaces; emphasis on local identity, arts, and culture

DIRECTIONS

Crosswalk; rollers and brushes, traffic cones the redirect traffic around wet paint, tape or sting to mark lines from sidewalk to community center, drop cloth or tarp for wet mediums, water buckets for brushes

1. Stepping paver’s and crosswalk design should be informed

by Sewanee, TN branding effort 2. Paint sidewalk from verge to senior center 3. Remove any shrubs that block visibility at the verge

TIME

4. Lay 3-5 large stepping paver’s from sidewalk across grass verge in the direction of the community center

A weekend

5. Plant a perennial garden– nothing tall– to flank either side of the paver

COST

6. Paint crosswalk across parking lot (consult with a muralist)

Garden consultation from professional - donated time

MATERIALS

Sand - $50

Sand to level paver’s, perennial plants and mulch, paver’s, garden shears to remove any unwanted plants, shovels/ spades to remove sod, paint and primer as directed by muralist, shark grip sealant for mural installation

Mulch - $100

TOOLS

Pippa Brown (Champion), mosaic and asphalt muralist, landscaper, Franklin County Highway Department

Paver install; trowels/shovel/spade, clippers, saw

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Paver’s - $250 Plants - $200-$400

Paint, chalk, primer - $2,000-$3,000 COLLABORATORS

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12 | Directional Signage

Community-driven process; emphasis on local identity, arts, and culture; promotion of economic development

DIRECTIONS

MATERIALS

1. Signage in the downtown should be produced using branding/identity style guidelines for colors, fonts, etc.

Corrugated plastic sheets (campaign sign material), large-format printer or sign printing service (Big A Marketing), safety vests for installation, heavy-duty zip ties or other fasteners

2. Determine the locations and destinations for each sign 3. Consider who the audience is for the signs.

Neighbors? Visitors?

4. Measure the distances (in miles or approximate walking time) from each sign location to the destination* 5. Design the sign layout including the directional arrows, destination names, and distance/time information. Include a QR code of the destination for users to find out more

TOOLS Utility knife or scissors, tape, sharpie, measuring tape or distance tracking app TIME

6. Print the designs onto corrugated plastic sheets

1 month

7. Identify existing poles or posts suitable for attaching the signs. If necessary, dig post holes and install new posts

COST

8. Attach the signs to the poles or posts using heavy-duty zip ties 9. Organize a walking or bike tour through all the signs to celebrate!

10. Gather feedback and insights from users to inform the long-term design and implementation strategy *Destinations recommended: Civic (Memorial Cross, Green’s View); Trails/ Parks (Heritage Trail, Mountain Goat Trail/Perimeter Trail heads, Abbo’s Alley); Business District/ Downtown (restaurants, stores); School (All Saints’ Chapel, University Farm)

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$500 ($20-$30 per sign) COLLABORATORS Lauren Goodpaster (Champion), Office of Economic Development, Big A Marketing, Roberson ProjectDr. Woody Register, Mountain Goat Trail Alliance

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13 | Storefront Improvement Grant

Emphasis on local identity, arts, and culture; focus on creating quality public spaces; promotion of economic development

DIRECTIONS

TIME

1. Create the grant program (consider eligibility requirements, funding, project manager, and marketing support)

Creating the program with a consultant will take 1-2 months

2. The intent of the grant program supports local businesses in a one to one match of funds to improve the building’s storefront 3. The storefront improvements could include exterior building upgrades that are visible from the street as well as renovations to outdoor seating or landscaping 4. The matching grant would require the tenant or owner to match grant dollars. For example, if the grant is up to $10,000, the grant recipient would also contribute $10,000 to the project 5. New signs or restoration of existing signs are eligible projects 6. Once the program is launched, more information will be shared. Please email woshealy@sewanee.edu for more information

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Project will take 3-4 months to design, contract, and install COST $15,000-$25,000 annually COLLABORATORS William Shealy (Champion), contractor for program development, village commercial building owners, contractors for signage, landscape, and building improvements

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14 | Electric Boxes

Emphasis on local identity, arts, and culture; Community-driven process; focus on creating quality public spaces

DIRECTIONS

MATERIALS

1. Style and color of bike racks should be informed by the branding and identity style guide

Surface cleaner, wipes or towels, measuring tape, pen and notepad to sketch dimensions, map of identified locations for utility boxes

2. Curate a design selection committee to ensure community input in the design and selection process 3. Identify scope of utility boxes, specifications/ measurements 4. Committee to outline required information to be included on wraps 5. Identify printer/installer + recommended material (vinyl)

TOOLS Per installer, surface cleaner, squeegee to smooth out vinyl application TIME

6. Produce a Request For Proposal requesting local and regional artist graphic designers to submit their qualifications

1-3 month plan, prep and review process, install in a day

7. Work with a consultant to create a maintenance plan

$500-$1,500 for artist stipend, materials, and installation

8. Identify dates to rotate the artwork or uninstall based on materials and artist stipends included in the maintenance plan 9. Finalize design process, awarded artists, design, and installation dates 10. Celebrate new public art with your community

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COST

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15 | Public Art

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16 | Landscape Improvement

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17 | Reeds Lane Connection

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18 | Alleyway Connection

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19 | Branding

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20 | Streetscape Plan

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THANK YOU Ed Hawkins, Lynn Stubblefield, John Brewster, Pippa Browne, Shelley MacLaren, Lauren Goodpaster, Jermey Price, Dan Pate, Harriet Runkel , Bill Elder, Ken Taylor, Kamilla Haidaienbo, Trapp Tubbs, Brooke Boswell, Natychia Redmond, Patrick Dean, Stacy Clark, Robert Benton, William Shealy, David Shipps, and Tyler Cozzie

Contact William Shealy (931.598.3397, woshealy@ sewanee.edu) if you would like to fund, partner, or support any of these important projects

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