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Lambeth Main Street Streetscape Improvements Open House

October 5th, 2017

Agenda

1. Introduction

2. Project Background

3. Context

4. Project Objectives

5. Design Principles & Approach

6. Streetscape Design Elements

7. Streetscape Concept Design

8. Material Palette

9. Streetscape Demonstration

10. Discussion

Project Background

Project Background

There are two components to the Main Street Project: 1. Infrastructure Renewal – which will see new municipal services installed in 2018; 2. Streetscape Concepts – which was developed in coordination with the Lambeth Community Improvement Plan, parts of which will be incorporated into the restoration works for the 2018 construction project.

Study Area

Public Right of WayProject Boundary

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Context

Land Use Designation

Text and Map Source: Southwest Area Secondary Plan, Draft Cycling Master Plan

Policy Context: Lambeth Village Core Neighbourhood in the Secondary Area Plan

Built Form

• Mixed-Use• Low rise (three storeys)• Flexible ground floor (commercial/

office)• ‘Village’ streetscape character

Transportation

• Primarily walking and cycling• On-street parking• Minimal building front parking

Guidelines:

project boundary

potential in road cycling route

Existing Conditions

1. Narrow Right of Way (ROW)

2. Low density retail and residential with wide set back from street line

3. Detached houses with porch details

4. Hydro poles

5. Individual driveways

6. Large asphalt parking lots in front of strip malls

7. Narrow sidewalks

8. Rural cross section at Main Street and Colonel Talbot Road with retail parking lots and a cemetery

9. Suburban cross section at Main Street and Campbell Street with strip malls and their parking lots

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Project Objectives

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Public Realm with a Strong

Sense of Place Vibrant Mixed-Use

Neighbourhood

Local Transit Connections

Character Rich

Community Spine

Vehicular Movement

Community Hub for

southwest London

Streetscape Objectives

Main Street’s primary function is to foster...

Design Principles & Approach

Design Principles

1. Establish a vision, development tools and implementation strategies incorporating great street principles2. Develop a comprehensive complete street over long term implementation3. Renew infrastructure and servicing4. Provide pedestrian accessibility, comfort and amenity5. Reinforce the neighbourhood characteristics6. Enhance connectivity and establish a neighbourhood destination7. Stimulate placemaking opportunities and civic pride

Gateway features at Colonel Talbot Road and Campbell Street establish a strong sense of place along Main Street.

Potential Gateway features include:• Community space for free events and activities • Public art • Activated corner uses• Improved sight lines through plaza• Enhanced lighting in the plaza

Design Approach

Naturalized

STREETSCAPE TYPOLOGY LAND USE

Main Street Midblock Treatmentwith Lay-by Parking Low-Density Residential

Permanent Intersection TreatmentCommercial Mixed Use

Lower Density Midblock Treatment

Institutional

Colonel Talbot Rd

Campbell Street

Streetscape Design Elements

Streetscape Elements

Source: Intersection Design Guidelines

Lane Width Median Curb Radii

Sight Triangle Driveway Sidewalk

Streetscape Elements

Lighting Poles Utility Poles Planting

Parking Street Wall Active Transportation

Streetscape ElementPreferable

Right Size WidthCity of LondonStandard Width

Sidewalk 2.0m+ 1.5m+

Raised Cycle Track 2.0m 1.5m-2.0m

On Road Bike Lane 1.5m+ 1.5m-1.6m min.

Sharrow Lane 4.5m 3.25m-4.5m

Interior Through Lane 3.0m 3.5m

Curb Lane (with Cycle Infrastructure) 3.3m 3.5m

Curb Lane (without Cycle Infrastructure) 4.0m 4.0m

Turning Lane (Right or Left) 3.0m 3.0m

Two-Way Left Turn Lane 3.0m 4.0m

On-Street Parking 2.4m -

Curb 0.7m 0.625m

Median 3.0m 3.5m+

Sidewalk-Cycle Track Buffer 0.4m Varies

Furnishing/ Landscape Zone ~2.3m Varies

Streetscape Right Sizing Exercise

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Streetscape Concepts

Lane Configuration: Existing Conditions & Opportunities

• Between 2012 and 2016 daily through traffic volumes on Main Street decreased by 19%• The two signalized intersections operate below their theoretical capacities during the AM and PM peak hours• The reduction in traffic demand presented an opportunity to reconfigure the cross-section (conducting a “Road

Diet”) to free-up real estate for other uses

Signalized Intersection

Lane Configuration: Analysis of 3-Lane Configuration

• A 3-lane cross-section is recommended (one through lane per direction and a centre two-way left-turn lane)

• The 3-lane cross-section will maintain access to the properties along Main Street, while keeping through traffic moving

• Dedicated left-turn lanes at both signalized intersections are recommended

• Analysis of the 3-Lane cross section at the signalized intersections indicated that the roadway geometry will operate below capacity in the present and the forecast future (2026)

• Controlled pedestrian crossings midblock at the Bainard Street or Routledge Road intersections are recommended to improve connectivity and safety

Boulevard Section - Short Term, Typical

Dimensions in millimeters

Potential for Centre Turn Lane be a Planted Median

at key points of interest where a turn lane is not necessary.

Roll Plan: Naturalized Segment

KEY MAP

Boulevard Section at 1+200Dimensions in millimeters

KEY MAP

3-5 lay-by parking spaces where feasible

Roll Plan: West Gateway and Main Street

KEY MAP

Boulevard Section at 1+400Dimensions in millimeters

Potential for Centre Turn Lane be a Planted Median

at key points of interest where a turn lane is not necessary.

KEY MAP

Boulevard Section at 1+600Dimensions in millimeters

Potential for Centre Turn Lane be a Planted Median

at key points of interest where a turn lane is not necessary.

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Roll Plan: Main Street

KEY MAP

Boulevard Section at 1+800Dimensions in millimeters

Potential for Centre Turn Lane be a Planted Median

at key points of interest where a turn lane is not necessary.

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Roll Plan: East Gateway

KEY MAP

Boulevard Section at 2+140Dimensions in millimeters

Potential for Centre Turn Lane be a Planted Median

at key points of interest where a turn lane is not necessary.

KEY MAP

* Cross Section to be updated with tree planting detail

Boulevard Section: Wharncliffe RoadDimensions in millimeters

KEY MAP

Boulevard Section - Long Term, Typical

Dimensions in millimeters

Potential for Centre Turn Lane be a Planted Median

at key points of interest where a turn lane is not necessary.

* The Long Term Design is intended to be implemented as future development occurs

Material Palette

Material Palette Potential Directions

Updated ClassicStandard Municipal Modern

Family of Street Furnishings Standard Municipal

* Street Furnishing is to be addressed in the long term streetscape implementation, and will not be addressed in Phase 1 of the Streetscape Design

Family of Street Furnishings Updated Classic

* Street Furnishing is to be addressed in the long term streetscape implementation, and will not be addressed in Phase 1 of the Streetscape Design

ModernFamily of Street Furnishings

* Street Furnishing is to be addressed in the long term streetscape implementation, and will not be addressed in Phase 1 of the Streetscape Design

ModernFamily of Street Furnishings

* Street Furnishing is to be addressed in the long term streetscape implementation, and will not be addressed in Phase 1 of the Streetscape Design

Lighting and Utility Pole Beautification

Planting: Trees in Suspended Pavers & Gateway Rain Gardens

Gateway Features: Signage/Public Art & Planter

* Public Art is to be addressed in the long term streetscape implementation, and will not be addressed in Phase 1 of the Streetscape Design

Concrete Finishes & Streetprint

Streetscape Demonstration

Streetscape Demonstration: Corridor Placemaking

* The Streetscape Demonstration Plan illustrates the long term placemaking vision for Main Street. The details will be finalized in construction drawings.

Lay-by Parking Planted Median Cycle Track SidewalkDouble Row of Street Trees

Pedestrian Lighting

Planting/ Furnishing Zone

Streetscape Demonstration: Gateway Placemaking at Colonel Talbot Road

* The Streetscape Demonstration illustrates the placemaking vision for the Main Street West Gateway. The design details, including the

paving pattern and public art, will be finalized in construction drawings.

Streetscape Demonstration: Gateway Placemaking at Campbell Street

* The Streetscape Demonstration illustrates the placemaking vision for the

Main Street East Gateway. The design details, including the paving pattern

and public art, will be finalized in construction drawings.

Thank You