An example of porous pavement
Enterprise Boulevard. This allows us to slow the traffic down and provide a more pedestrian-friendly and walkable experience. Enterprise Boulevard would be transformed into a three-lane road with bike lanes, street trees, and larger sidewalks. These changes would effectively “calm” the vehicular traffic and ultimately support the vision of the Nellie Lutcher District as an arts and culture hub and a reimagined gateway along I-10 supporting economic development. Simply put, faster traffic is not always best. This area is a great example of how An example of porous traffic calming measures can be utilized to support a neighborhood. pavement Bynum added that in Collaborative Community Planning, planners focus on bringing identified visions to life, saying: “When we talk about Collaborative Community Planning, I think about how we, as Planners, can support the visions that have been identified. There are many ways to support these visions through zoning changes, overlays, streetscape and beautification projects. The vision created, the Just Imagine SWLA 50-Year resilience master plan, becomes the roadmap for us as planners to work towards and support, ultimately realizing the community’s imagined changes and projects.”
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An example of a curb Porous pavement is one way greener infrastructure can be introduced as a streetscape extension with native planting project. Allowing water to drain through the pavement can help reduce flooding. More information about porous pavement can be found in the appendix.
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DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE, SC
• The transformation of Greenville’s Downtown began in the 1970’s when four lanes of traffic were redesigned with green medians, angled parking, and wide sidewalks • In 2010, Greenville completed their Downtown Streetscape Master Plan to incorporate Complete Street elements • Consistently listed as one of the “Best Downtowns” and travel destinations
Porous pavement is one way greener infrastructure can be introduced as a streetscape project. Allowing water to drain through the pavement can help reduce flooding. More information about porous pavement can be found in the appendix.
A 50-YEAR RESILIENCE MASTER PLAN FOR CALCASIEU AND CAMERON PARISHES
Curb extensions are another opportunity for introducing green infrastructure into streetscape initiatives. Site-specific vegetation filters and transpires stormwater, while enhancing the streetscape. Underdrain also ensures the proper drain-down of stormwater infrastructure.
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Catalytic Projects / Strong Downtowns
• The most successful tool used for construction costs has been utilizing Tax Increment Financing (TIF), which allowed the City to utilize property tax revenue increases within a defined district for redevelopment and revitalization efforts
Barriers and trees to protect patrons
Signage, curb bump-outs, and diagonal parking are elements of complete streets Catalytic Projects / Strong Downtowns
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