Green street concepts

Below are three different types of green street concepts. Each concept contains a cross-section or ground-level view and an overhead or plan view of the street to give you an idea of how they might look.

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Option 1 - Green mid-level

This option provides a medium amount of green street features, adding additional tree plantings and a mid-block bump out that is planted with flowers and greenery.

Option 1 shows a medium level approach for implementing a Green Street. This option includes planted bump outs with benches at both ends of the block and at the middle of the block.

Option 1 shows a medium level approach for implementing a Green Street. This option includes planted bump outs with benches at both ends of the block and at the middle of the block.

Option 2 - Green lite

This is the lightest green street model and retains parking on the street while adding curb bump-outs with plants and greenery at the intersection as well as bench seating.

Option 2 shows an alternative approach for implementing a Green Street that includes fewer alterations than Option 1. Option 2 includes planted bump outs with benches at both ends of the block.

Option 2 shows an alternative approach for implementing a Green Street that includes fewer alterations than Option 1. Option 2 includes planted bump outs with benches at both ends of the block.

Option 3 - Green heavy

The heaviest green street model uses all of the features in the lite and mid concepts. It also adds a raised pedestrian crossing to help slow traffic.

Option 3 shows an alternative approach for implementing a Green Street that includes more alterations than Option 1. Option 3 includes planted bump outs with benches at both ends of the block, longer bump outs at the middle of the block, and a raised crosswalk at both ends of the block.

Option 3 shows an alternative approach for implementing a Green Street that includes more alterations than Option 1. Option 3 includes planted bump outs with benches at both ends of the block, longer bump outs at the middle of the block, and a raised crosswalk at both ends of the block.


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