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

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Public Works EVANSTON September 15, 2014 Fountain Square Renovation Project Suzette Robinson Director of Public Works

Public Works AGENDA Site Background Site Condition Proposed Project Proposed Schedule Fall Visioning

Public Works SITE BACKGROUND Historical Significance - Center of Downtown since Dedicated as Fountain Square in Original City Hall Site - War Memorial in Current Fountain Constructed During the Bicentennial 1976 Fountain Square, circa 1930 Fountain Square veterans’ memorial, circa 1949

Public Works SITE BACKGROUND Ceremonial Significance - Memorial Day Service - Veteran’s Day Service

Public Works SITE BACKGROUND Public Square - Celebrations - Festivals - Public Forum - Casual Plaza

Public Works 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

Public Works SITE CONDITION Usability and Configuration - Accessibility - Separation of Ceremonial and Casual Activities - Pedestrian Flow - Aesthetics - Lighting - Restricted Capacity - Uncomfortable

Public Works 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)

Public Works PROPOSED SCHEDULE Project Manager – Stefanie Levine Fall 2014 Visioning – Teska Associates Design – RFP 2015 Construction – 2016

Public Works 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 i.Red Carpet Fashion Show ii.Coloring contest iii.Restaurant sampling iv.Expanded seating and bike parking area