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ESSEX STREET PILOT PROJECT Strategic Approach April 11, 2012 ---PAGE BREAK--- A Plan for Essex Street Utile Conceptual Scheme 2011 ---PAGE BREAK--- Street Configurations Clearly designated zones of pedestrian travel and landscape ---PAGE BREAK--- Street Configurations Clearly designated zones of pedestrian travel and landscape ---PAGE BREAK--- Street Configurations Clearly designated zones of pedestrian travel and landscape ---PAGE BREAK--- Seating on the mall Enhancing activity on the mall through the day AND evening ---PAGE BREAK--- Problems Uneven ground plane, Maintenance difficulties, Blocked views, Unclear path of travel ---PAGE BREAK--- Strategic Removals Comprehensive plan over length of Essex Street Remove shed Remove underutilized fountain Remove tree and planter Replace/reset dangerous cobbles Remove tree and planter Remove problematic planters ---PAGE BREAK--- Strategic Removals Plan view - Remove or reset uneven/dangerous paving - Remove understory trees to open view corridor - Remove planters for increased pedestrian travel - Remove fountain at Washington Street ---PAGE BREAK--- Strategic Replacements Plan view - Replace or reset uneven paving - Insert new canopy trees - Fill in paving where planters and fountain are removed ---PAGE BREAK--- Current Condition Fountain at Washington Street ---PAGE BREAK--- Obscured Views and Pedestrian Access Problematic Planters Current Condition Fountain at Washington Street ---PAGE BREAK--- Proposed Condition Outdoor seating/dining at Washington Street ---PAGE BREAK--- Current Condition Blocked views and access from Washington Street ---PAGE BREAK--- Uneven/Dangerous Paving Obscured Views and Pedestrian Access Problematic Planters Current Condition Blocked views and access from Washington Street ---PAGE BREAK--- Proposed Condition Washington Street ---PAGE BREAK--- Current Condition At Mid-block ---PAGE BREAK--- Uneven/Dangerous Paving Planter: Obscure views and access, maintenance concerns Current Condition At Mid-block ---PAGE BREAK--- Proposed Condition At Mid-block