Cost Estimating Phase II

Group Members:•Gilliland, John

•Goodell, Christopher•Jemison, Jennifer •Longden, Katherine•Oliveira, Nickolas

Alternative AEstimated at $3,280,000

Included in Estimate: Not Included in Estimate:• 11,048 S.F. of Heated

Walkways with storm water• 2 Pedestrian Bridges• 2762 L.F. of 24” retaining

wall• 1500 L.F. of Trenching and

Electric Utilities• Permitting• Band Stand

• Landscaping

Alternative BEstimated at $3,770,000

Included in Estimate: Not Included in Estimate:• 15,200 S.F. of Heated

Walkways with Storm Water• 1 Pedestrian Bridge• 3750 L.F. of 24” retaining

wall• 13 Pods• 2000 L.F. of Trenching and

Electric Utilities• Permitting• Band Stand

• Landscaping

Pod Design Estimated at $620,000

Included in Estimate: Not Included in Estimate:• 6,500 S.F. of Heated

Walkways• 325 L.F. of 24” retaining

wall• 325 L.F. of 36” retaining

wall• 26 Park Benches (2 & 3

seat)

• Landscaping

Band Stand Design

Rough estimate: $200,000

Environmental & Permitting

• The application cost, for fourteen of the twenty – eight permits needed, is $56,675

Cost and Benefit AnalysisHeated Sidewalks vs. Sidewalk Maintenance

Cost AnalysisHeated Sidewalks vs. Sidewalk Maintenance

Heated Sidewalks Sidewalk MaintenanceInstallation costs:• Equipment/Source: $20/sq ft• Transmission: $6.67/sq ft• Distribution: $3.33/sq ft

Annual costs:• Gas: $1725/sq ft/yr• Electricity: $1500/yr

Maintenance costs:• Maintenance: $7000/yr

Maintenance costs:• Private Sidewalk

Clearance– Including materials

• Estimate: $1.71/sq ftCRW’s estimates were for Anchorage Downtown Street Sidewalks, may include miscellaneous non-applicable costs.

CRW’s info from Downtown Core Streets Streetscape Plan (2007).

Benefit Analysis

Heated Sidewalks• Extend life of landscaping,

lighting, benches & trash cans– Reduced use of

salts/chemicals• Longer useful life

– No exposure to snow removal equipment

• Walking conditions are safer– Reduces liability

• Cleaner exhibit areas– Less gravel/salt dragged in

• More environmentally friendly

Sidewalk Maintenance• Established municipality

relationships with contractors

• No ice-buildup on sides• Less materials needed for

construction– No insulation required

• Less mechanical maintenance required

Questions

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