Caption: A rendering of the Crescent Avenue Streetscape Upgrades Project.
Source: Credit to the Midtown Alliance
| Project Name | Crescent Avenue Streetscape Upgrades Project | |
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| Location | Atlanta, GA | |
| Project Sponsor / Borrower | Midtown Alliance | |
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| Value Capture Techniques | Special Assessment, Community Improvement District | |
| Mode | Local Road (Pedestrian / Bicycle) | |
| Description | Atlanta’s Crescent Avenue quickly transformed from a quiet street to a booming restaurant and entertainment district. However, increased foot traffic and deliveries deteriorated the landscape and damaged sidewalks. To improve the area, the city replaced cracked sidewalks including heavy-duty sidewalks in key areas; completed lighting and pavement repairs; designated truck delivery and taxi stand areas; installed Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramps; planted trees along the street; and added groundcover. Crews also improved parking and loading zones, and replaced ADA ramps, pavement, lighting, crosswalks, and striping. The project was completed by making improvements to sewers and adding a pocket park in the district. |
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| Cost | $145,000 |
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| Project Delivery / Contract Method | Design-Bid-Build | |
| Private Partner | Lord Aeck Sargent (Design) | |
| Project Advisors / Consultants | Lord Aeck Sargent (Design) | |
| Lenders | N/A | |
| Duration / Status | Construction was completed from October through December 2016. | |
| Financial Status/Financial Performance | The project is part of the alliance's multi-year, $82 million Midtown Cityscapes program and received $145,000 from the Midtown Improvement District. | |
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| Contact | Name | Dan Hourigan |
| Title | Director, Transportation & Sustainability, Midtown Alliance | |
| Phone # | N/A | |
| dan@midtownatl.com | ||
