Michigan Avenue Streetscape 110th Street to 116th Street
The City of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Chicago Department of Transportation Janet Attarian, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Chicago Department of Transportation Gabe Klein, Commissioner © 2013 Alisa Tilson, Project Manager Chicago Department of Transportation Lead Consultant:
F A R R A S S O C I A T E S Gerardo Garcia, Project Manager The Monadnock Building Chicago Department of Transportation 53 W Jackson Blvd. Suite 650 Chicago, Illinois 60604 Karen J. Forte 312/408-1661 Department of Community Development
Subconsultant: Site Design Group
All photos, drawings, and illustrations produced by Farr Associates, unless otherwise noted. Table of Contents
i. Introduction...... 4 Optional Streetscape Items: Corridor-Wide Identity Markers...... 26
Optional Streetscape Items: Location-Specific Identity Markers ...... 27 1. Existing Conditions...... 7 Optional Side Street Treatments: 111th Street Treatment to State Street...... 28
Sidewalk and Paving ...... 8 Optional Side Street Treatments: 115th Street Treatment...... 30
Pedestrian Zone ...... 10 Optional Side Street Treatments: Pocket Park Options...... 31
Street and Sidewalk Sections ...... 12 Optional Side Street Treatments: Side Street Options...... 32
Proposed Development ...... 13 Optional Stormwater Management Practices...... 34
Lighting ...... 14 Implementation...... 36 On-Street Parking ...... 15
Traffic: Cars, Transit and Bicycles ...... 16
Trees and Furniture ...... 18
Stormwater ...... 20
2. Master Plan...... 21
Introduction and Recommendations...... 22
Base Streetscape: Typical Block...... 24
Base Streetscape: Side Streets...... 25 Introduction and Recommendations Background & Intent The Michigan Avenue Corridor is an active commercial street, located on Chicago’s southeast side between 110th Street to the north and 116th Street to the south. Located in the communities of Roseland and West Pullman, the corridor has served as a commercial center since the mid-19th century, serving customers from the surrounding communities including the Pullman Company town to the east. The corridor, originally lined with Roseland Gwendolyn Brooks traditional Chicago commercial buildings, has suffered during College Prep the last few decades, and many buildings have been torn down or fallen into disrepair. While many of the northern blocks along the 110th St corridor have retained continuous storefronts, the southern end of 110th Pl the corridor contains numerous vacant lots.
Further, the CTA is considering an extension of its Red Line route 111th St along the Union Pacific rail line which crosses the corridor. This action has the potential of injecting new energy to the corridor 111th Pl and the neighborhood with a proposed transit stop at Michigan
Avenue. 112th St Palmer Park
This streetscape master plan provides guidance for future 112th Pl streetscape improvements and plans for complete streets. This intent is more consequential as new development comes into the 113th St Pullman corridor, and a potential new CTA train station could increase the pedestrian character of the area. 113th Pl
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Figure i-2. The map above shows the boundaries of the Michigan Avenue Corridor, extending from 110th Street at the 5 Miles northern boundary to 116th Street at the southern boundary. Figure i-1. Context Map 4 Introduction and Recommendations Strengths & Challenges Strengths & Challenges The viaduct of the Union Pacific Railroad just north of 116th Trees Street requires special attention. Because the character of Street trees are an excellent low maintenance way to provide The Michigan Avenue corridor is currently a commercial Michigan Avenue changes distinctly south of the viaduct, the shade and soften the hard edges of the corridor. Currently, the activity zone with buses, cars, and pedestrians moving strength of the viaduct is its position as a southern gateway to street trees along Michigan Avenue are in poor shape and many through it. There is much opportunity for improvement to the corridor. While viaducts are often perceived as dark and tree pits are empty. Planting new street trees and improving the streetscape of the corridor, however, there are multiple dangerous to pedestrians, the existing design of this viaduct their potential lifespan through improved planting conditions challenges to this improvement. The following topics outline is better lit and more open than most, presenting less of an results in healthier trees with fuller canopies. the major strengths (or opportunities) and weaknesses (or interruption to the streetscape. The physical condition of the Street Lighting challenges) of the corridor as it exists today. viaduct is poor, however, and it will need new treatment to Street poles are regularly spaced and have been recently painted integrate into the streetscape. and outfitted with pedestrian acorn lamps. Light poles are out Active Business Streetwall Transit Service of date and in need of replacement in the near future, and the Many of the buildings located along Michigan Avenue house The neighborhoods along the corridor are well served by overhead wiring should be buried underground. active commercial businesses which contribute to a vibrant and transit, with Metra stations along the Metra Electric Line active street life. Storefronts, located adjacent to the sidewalk, Limited Parking accessible half a mile to the east. The Michigan Avenue open onto the street and encourage foot traffic, window The high business activity in the northern portion of the site corridor itself has several bus lines, bringing customers to the shopping, and informal gatherings and conversations. All of may lead to the perception of inadequate parking on Michigan corridor on a regular basis. While the corridor is currently not these activities serve to draw customers and contribute to the Avenue. Retention of the existing on street parking is necessary, served by a CTA train line, the proposed Red Line Extension strength of Michigan Avenue as a destination commercial but additional management of the spaces should be considered. includes a station at the juncture of the Union Pacific rail corridor. Other opportunities for parking that will not impede the line and Michigan Avenue. The increased transit access that a pedestrian character of the corridor should be considered. The multi-story height of many of the existing buildings new station provides would greatly enhance the desirability of provide opportunities for offices and residences on the the Michigan commercial corridor as a shopping district and Parkways on Michigan corridor. This provides additional foot traffic on the street and strengthen its role as a community center. Some newly developed parcels along Michigan Avenue include 5 feet wide walks constructed with a 5 foot landscaped parkway comfortable space for pedestrians based on the proportions of New Development instead of the typical 12 feet wide walk with tree pits. This building height to street width. While the southern portion of the corridor is currently vacant narrower walk interrupts the flow of pedestrian and traffic land, there is a large new development planned for one full Curb Location and Street Section and reduces space for amenities such as street furniture. This block of the corridor and an additional multi-parcel site. New Michigan Avenue has wide driving lanes (13 feet), as well as method is more typical for a street with less foot traffic than development would activate this currently neglected portion of Figure i-3. Shopping area on Michigan Avenue wide, fairly continuous parallel parking lanes that allow for Michigan Avenue. regular flow for car, local truck, and bus traffic. The 10 to the street and could incorporate the proposed Red Line Station 12 feet wide sidewalks are wide enough to provide spaces for into the fabric of the neighborhood. The new development street trees and limited street furniture, while allowing ample should reinforce the positive pedestrian quality of the current room for pedestrians next to the buildings. This current street corridor without impeding vehicular access to the businesses. configuration allows for curb extension possibilities with Deteriorating Sidewalks minimal change to the street section. Most of the sidewalk along the corridor is old and deteriorated. Holes and erosion are both problems along Michigan Avenue. Wide Side Streets Replacement of all or most of the sidewalks on the corridor The existing curb location of the side streets perpendicular to is needed in the near future. The sidewalks on the east side Michigan Avenue provide comfortably wide pedestrian zones. of Michigan Avenue are vaulted, though, they only appear in These areas provide an opportunity to expand the narrower limited locations All vaulted sidewalks are recommended to be streetscape on Michigan Avenue to the side streets, creating filled, which could add additional expense to the construction small seating and landscape areas. These locations also provide of new sidewalks. opportunities for additional parking to serve the corridor.
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6 1. Existing Conditions
This section of the document addresses the existing conditions on Michigan Avenue between 110th Street and 116th Street. The multi-modal nature of this corridor requires a streetscape that is comfortable for all users of the public way. Analysis focuses on evaluating the sidewalk conditions and pedestrian amenities, identifying availability of transit and bicycle routes, documenting vehicular traffic flow and street infrastructure, and identifying new planned development along the corridor.
Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 7 Existing Conditions Sidewalk and Paving
General Conditions are frequent in this area. The decorative exposed aggregate Sidewalks along Michigan Avenue have highly deteriorated paving in particular has eroded faster than surrounding over time with the exception of a few recently paved areas at concrete. corners and in front of new developments. There is a decorative exposed aggregate stripping detail in the sidewalk pavement at Sidewalk conditions of side streets adjoining Michigan Avenue regular intervals and around circular tree pits between 111th vary in their conditions. Streets on the west side of Michigan Street and 115th Street. Originating from a past streetscape Avenue have an average amount of wear, with some recently implementation, it occurs on both sides of the street. paved segments. To the east of Michigan Avenue, the grade slopes downward and sidewalks on eastern side streets are The sidewalk between 111th Street and 113th Street has more sometimes stepped to accommodate this change, as indicated general wear and tear. Hazardous surfaces conditions created by in the diagram below. The condition of these stepped walks is spot patches and uneven erosion of sidewalk paving materials badly deteriorated. Figure 1-1. Example of decorative striping. Figure 1-2. Example of uneven erosion.
Cracking in new Brick-paved drive. Curb damage. vaulted sidewalk. St St St th th th 114 115 116
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Michigan Ave. Rebar from demolished foundation exposed along Proposed property line. Development
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Figure 1-3. Sidewalk Conditions Diagram N 0 25’ 50’ 100’ 200’
Exposed vaulted sidewalk. Damaged steps. Erosion along vaulted sidewalk. 8 Existing Conditions Sidewalk and Paving
Vaulted Sidewalks Vaulted sidewalks are present on the east side of Michigan Avenue between 110th Street and 116th Street. These sidewalks have an empty cavity beneath a concrete sidewalk slab that is supported by structure. From a visual survey along the corridor, the vaulted spaces are not occupied, and the depth of space below the sidewalk varies. Vaults adjacent to vacant lots have been filled to within two feet of the sidewalk. Heavily cracked sidewalk at corner.
Figure 1-4. Exposed I-beams from vaulted sidewalk. Figure 1-5. Example of sunken patch above vaulted sidewalk.
Patched sidewalk. St St St St th th th th 113 111 112 110
Michigan Ave.
sunken asphalt patch on vaulted sidewalk
Key Parkway New Sidewalk Intact Sidewalk Damaged Sidewalk Stepped Sidewalk
Stepped sidewalk. Damaged curb and sidewalk.
Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 9 Existing Conditions Pedestrian Zone The sidewalk is an important connection between buildings and of a pathway that would be defined under this heading is one Union Pacific Railroad Viaduct users of the public way. When sidewalks are in good condition, that runs adjacent to an unscreened parking lot or along a they promote more pedestrians on the street, which in turn, building with a blank facade. Finally, red illustrates locations leads to more customers in local business. The safety and of potential pedestrian-vehicle conflict, such as curb cuts and comfort of the pedestrian zone is strongly influenced by both crosswalks. The diagram below details how the Michigan the physical conditions of the pathway and adjacent land use. Avenue corridor ranks. Adjacent land use, whether an inviting storefront or parking lot, affects the safety and comfort level of the pedestrian and Michigan Avenue between 111th and 115th Street contributes to the success of the pedestrian zone. To examine The majority of Michigan Avenue north of 115th can be the pedestrian experience along the corridor, a PedZoneSM defined as both safe and rewarding for pedestrians. There are a Analysis was completed along Michigan Avenue and adjacent limited number of curb cuts and a continuous street wall with a side street segments. high level of visual interest. This is enhanced by the number of active businesses with display windows facing the street. SM PedZone Analysis Figure 1-6. East Side: wall is flush with Figure 1-7. Approaching viaduct from Figure 1-8. West Side: wall is set back This analysis examines the pedestrian zone along Michigan Michigan Avenue north of 111th and south of 115th Street sidewalk. the north. from sidewalk. Avenue and designates them as one of three categories. A The majority of the corridor north of 111th and south of 115th designation of green means that the zone is both safe and is designated yellow; safe, but unrewarding. This is due to the North of 111th Street, redevelopment of existing buildings and rewarding. Pedestrians would not only feel comfortable walking large amount of underdeveloped land and surface parking lots infill development would increase pedestrian comfort in this on the pathway, but also would want to walk there because in these portions of the corridor. South of 115th Street, the area. the adjacent development provides interest or serves as a pedestrian zone will be largely influenced by the type of future draw. Yellow defines pedestrian zones that are safe but either development that is built along Michigan Avenue between the uninteresting or uncomfortable for the pedestrian. An example ...... tt. t t t t t t S S S S S S S S St. St. St St. St. St. h h h h h h h tth tth tth tth tth tth tth 1 6 0 4 2 3 5 1 1 1
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N Figure 1-9. PedZone Diagram 10 Existing Conditions Pedestrian Destinations & Context
Union Pacific Railroad Viaduct The Union Pacific railroad viaduct crossing Michigan Avenue allows passage underneath the railroad tracks and is a point of entry into the corridor. Although it is currently in poor condition, it has the potential to create a gateway to Vernon Ave Vernon Forest Ave Martin Luther Dr. King Dr Calumet Ave State St Wabash Ave Wabash Edbrooke Ave Indiana Ave Prairie Ave Perry Ave Michigan Ave Wentworth Ave Wentworth the community area. When compared with many viaducts Princeton Ave in the city, the Union Pacific viaduct is open to daylight, reducing a perception that viaducts are unfriendly pedestrian environments. Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep
110th St Pedestrian Destinations & Context 110th Pl
The western access to Michigan Avenue is from residential WWalgreen’salgreen’s neighborhoods and from the largely commercial area between 111th St State Street and Michigan Avenue. This strip is part of a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District directed toward increasing 111th Pl business development in the community. The eastern access Vivian E 112th St Summers Palmer to the corridor is from residential neighborhoods. In addition, Prep School Pullman several destination areas are located to the east: Palmer Park, Park 112th Pl 99thth WardWard RRoselandoseland Historic the Pullman Historic District, and the Gwendolyn Brooks High AAldermanlderman CCommunityommunity OOfficeffice HHospitalospital WICWIC District School campus. 113th St OOldld FFashionedashioned In addition, the Streets for Cycling Plan 2020 recommends a DDonutsonuts RRoselandoseland north-south bicycle route along Indiana Avenue. For cyclists 113th Pl TTheatreheatre traveling west to access the proposed Red Line station or the FFireire EEdwardsdwards SStationtation FFashionashion
114th St Metra Electric Line Michigan Avenue Corridor, a substantial ridge exists at the FFoodood PPantryantry north end of the corridor that flattens at the south end. Their Curtis Elementary access will likely occur on these flatter streets– along 115th School Street or Kensington Avenue. Bike Route 115th St Access
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Figure 1-10. The map above shows destinations and points of interest within the Michigan corridor and surrounding communities.
Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 11 Existing Conditions Street and Sidewalk Sections Michigan Avenue The Michigan Avenue pedestrian zone between the curb and property line is generally consistent along Michigan Avenue at approximately twelve feet wide. Figure 1-11 is a typical section for Michigan Avenue: the road pavement is 42 feet wide and the pedestrian zone from curb face to property line is 12 feet wide and paved. Building and tree pit presence varies. The Seaway Bank sidewalk is a unique situation (Figure 1-13) where a 5 foot parkway replaces the typical tree pit for the portion of Michigan Avenue and side street in front of this building. Walk Parking Driving Lane Parking Walk Setback Walk Parkway Parking 12'-0" 8'-0" 26'-0" 8'-0" 12'-0" 7'-0" 2' 5'-0" 5'-0" 8'-0" Side Streets 66'-0" Right-of-Way Residential Side streets have a pavement width of 30 feet, are typically one way, and have an ample pedestrian zone of 18 Scale: 1/16” = 1’ Scale: 1/16” = 1’ feet. This may include a parkway, as illustrated in Figure 1-14. Figure 1-11. Michigan Avenue typical section. Figure 1-12. Michigan Avenue typical street view. Figure 1-13. Seaway Bank parkway. Where planted parkways are present, the resulting sidewalk width is reduced to a minimum 5 feet wide. Refer to Figure 1-3 Sidewalk Conditions Diagram for locations of planted parkways.
The commercial cross streets of 111th Street and 115th Street have unique sidewalk sections. The right-of-way of 111th Street widens to 100 feet east of Michigan Avenue, and the sidewalks are wider as well. The 115th street intersection at Michigan Avenue (Figure 1-17) has a narrow sidewalk where the roadbed widens to accommodate additional right turn lanes. Sidewalks of 9 feet or less prevent the installation of street trees and most types of street furniture. Special care is needed in this narrow Walk Parkway Parking Driving Lane Parking Walk 6'-0" 12'-0" 8'-0" 14'-0" 8'-0" 18'-0" sidewalk to maintain pedestrian flow while providing streetscape amenities. 66'-0" Right-of-Way
Scale: 1/16” = 1’ Figure 1-14. Residential side street typical section Figure 1-15. Typical side street parkway (E. 113th Place). Figure 1-16. Typical side street paved walk (E. 112th Street).
Walk Driving Lanes Walk 8'-0" 50'-0" 8'-0"
66'-0" Right-of-Way
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Figure 1-17. 115th Street section at Michigan Avenue. Figure 1-18. North side of 115th Street looking east. Figure 1-19. South side of 115th Street looking east. 12 Existing Conditions Proposed Development
Roseland Plaza Key A new development is proposed for the block west of Michigan 25’ CTA Possible Red Line 24’ X 600’ Rail Platform Easement Avenue and south of 115th Street, replacing primarily vacant land. A drive-through drugstore and parking lot is also Proposed Building Loading and Trash proposed for the southeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Existing Building Collection 115th Street. The Roseland Plaza development proposes a retail strip development set back from the street with surface parking lots and side building facades fronting Michigan Avenue. This represents a change from the building to street relationship north of 115th Street, where a more traditional storefront street face dominates.
Chicago Transit Authority Red Line Extension
A possible Red Line extension plan from the Chicago Transit Shopping Center Street
Authority (CTA) proposes continuing the Red Line south th 115
Platform Option 1 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CTA Parking
Loading and Trash Collection
Storm Water Restaurant Detention Pond Grocery Store or Bank
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Figure 1-20. Roseland Plaza Site Plan Proposed Site Plan from Adime’ Architecture Inc. Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 13 Existing Conditions Lighting
Michigan Avenue is lit with streetlights approximately 80’ to 110’ on center using embedded concrete poles with cobra head fixtures. Streetlights and viaduct lighting are aerially wired.
An exception to the standard spacing is the intersection of Michigan Avenue and 116th Street, where there are ComEd electrical poles at the northwest and southeast corners. Overhead wires crossing Michigan Avenue were noted at the 112th Street intersection where older, free standing traffic lights are still in use.
Some of the light poles along Michigan Avenue are outfitted with fabric banners, and between 111th Street and 112th Place, there are hanging metal signs. Existing signage is inconsistent Figure 1-21. New acorn streetlight Figure 1-22. Neighborhood light pole Figure 1-23. Overhead electric wires fixture. banner. across Michigan Avenue at 112th Street. throughout the corridor and represents different installation dates. Light poles were recently painted black, and new acorn style pedestrian light fixtures were installed. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. th th th th th th th 113 112 111 114 115 110 116 Proposed Development
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N Figure 1-24. Existing Lighting Diagram E Electric Pole
14 Existing Conditions On-Street Parking Union Pacific Railroad and 115th Street. On-Street Parking South of 115th Street, parking is non metered. Parking is restricted on the east side of Michigan between Kensington On-street parking is a vital component of an urban streetscape. Avenue and 116th Street because of bus stops and the viaduct. On-street parking serves the adjacent businesses by providing The west side of Michigan between 115th Street and 116th convenient spaces for patrons. Also, it serves as a buffer between Street permits on-street parking along the northern portion the faster moving vehicles and bicyclists and the slower moving of the block but prohibits parking during morning rush hour pedestrians on the sidewalk. Additionally, on-street parking between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., Monday through Friday. serves as an inexpensive traffic calming device, making the travel lanes appear narrower, so drivers travel at slower speeds North of 111th Street, parking is non-metered with a 1 hour and are more cautious of pedestrians or open doors. time limit on both the east and west side of the street. Parking Inventory This inventory was conducted to determine how much Off-Street Parking Access on-street parking is available along the corridor. The results Off-street access driveways from Michigan Avenue reduce are presented in the diagram below. Parking spaces are not on-street parking capacity, as well as increase conflicts with striped, so spaces were quantified by measuring the length of pedestrians. non metered curb space available for parking.
Between 111th and 115th Street, parking is predominately on-street and metered. The meters are available in increments up to 2 hours and apply from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. th th th th th th th 113 112 111 114 115 110 116 Proposed Development 7 10 7 6 14 4 7 7 9 3 12 Michigan Ave. Michigan Ave. 29 12 16 15 Proposed 14 Development 10 0 Key
Kensignton Number of on-street parking spaces per block not to scale #
Block with pay parking N Figure 1-25. Existing Parking Diagram Block with 1 Hour Free Parking Off-street parking access Proposed future off-street parking access
Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 15 Existing Conditions Traffic: Cars, Transit and Bicycles
Cars routes on 115th Street and 111th Street provide east-west Michigan Avenue is a 66 foot right-of-way with a centerline connections. Bus routes are indicated on the Neighborhood and crosswalk pavement markings. On-street parking is not Transit Routes map inset at left. In addition, Michigan Avenue striped, and there are no marked bicycle lanes. There are has JC Decaux bus shelters at 111th Street, 113th Street and single traffic lanes in each direction on Michigan Avenue Kensington Avenue. thirteen feet wide with eight foot parking lanes on either side. Additionally, there are designated turning lanes at 115th and Rail 111th Streets. Signaled intersections and one way streets are Several Metra stations are located slightly over half a mile from indicated in Figure 1-27. The signalized intersections indicated the site. One is located south of the project area at State Street in the diagram below all have updated traffic signals with the and three are located east of the project area at 113th Street, exception of 112th street, which has several older traffic signals. 115th Street and 111th Street. This is in addition to the new Michigan CTA Red Line station proposed at the junction of Michigan Corridor Transit Avenue and the Union Pacific Railroad as part of the Red Line Bus extension plan. The Michigan Avenue corridor is well served by both Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus lines and Pace lines. There are Bicycle three bus lines on Michigan Avenue: #119 provides service Improving connectivity throughout the Michigan Avenue between 95th Street and 119th Street, #34 provides service corridor is an important aspect of the plan that will make N between 95th and 131st Street with limited service to 137th bicycle connections easier. There are two major physical barriers that limit access– the Metra Electric Line to the east Figure 1-26. Neighborhood Transit Routes Street and the Calumet Industrial District, and Pace #353 1 Mile Source: Chicago Transit Authority provides service between 111th Street and 127th Street. Bus and the Union Pacific Railroad at the southern edge. Both St St St th th th 116 114 115
Platform Option 1 Proposed Proposed Development Development one Union Pacific RR ROW way Proposed CTA Red Line Extension
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Platform Option 2 Kensignton to Kensington
N Figure 1-27. Existing Traffic Diagram 0 25’ 50’ 100’ 200’ Metra Station 16 Existing Conditions Traffic: Cars, Transit and Bicycles
provide a physical barrier between adjacent neighborhoods and can complicate bicyclists traveling to the corridor. Major Taylor Bike Trail To the east of the Michigan Avenue corridor is the Pullman
neighborhood. This neighborhood is both a storied historic Red Line Extension community and tourist destination with strong historic ties to the Roseland and West Pullman communities. The Pullman Neighborhood is accessible through the Metra Electric viaducts at 113th and 111th Street. These streets are also suggested bike routes according to the Streets for Cycling Plan 2020. Indiana Avenue is currently the suggested route for north- Michigan Corridor south travelers two blocks east of Michigan Avenue. While the Figure 1-27. New JC Decaux Bus Shelter. Michigan Avenue corridor is not currently a suggested bike route, it is wide enough to include shared bicycle lanes.
Older bike racks were noted along Michigan Avenue, however, Recommended bike routes the locations are irregular and do not refl ect the current Existing off-street trails business distribution. For example, several bike racks are Proposed CTA track extension 1 Mile located near currently vacant land. Figure 1-28. Neighborhood Bike Routes Source: Streets for Cycling Plan 2020 N St St St St th th th th 111 110 113 112 one one way way
one Michigan Ave. way
Traffi c Diagram Key Bus Stop Light pole with Traffic Signal (new) Bus Stop with Shelter Traffic Signal (old)
Bike Rack Stop Sign
to Pullman to Pullman District & District Pullman Metra Station
Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 17 Existing Conditions Trees and Street Furniture The Michigan Avenue corridor currently has street trees and still developing. A few have been removed, likely due Tree Pit Conditions between 111th and 115th Streets, planted in either circular to damage. Between 113th Street and 115th Street trees are grates or square pits. Street furniture is limited to mailboxes, planted predominately in square tree pits with no grates. Soil trash cans and news boxes. Bicycle rack locations are discussed compaction was noted in many of the unprotected square in the Traffic section of this document. There are no benches tree pits. Additionally, some circular tree grates are in place or functional kiosks in the corridor. An abandoned newsstand in this area, and most of the trees planted in circular grates is located on the corner of 115th Street. have reached maturity. Going forward, rectangular grates and structural soil will be required for street trees along the Street Trees corridor. Remnants of a previous streetscape installation remain along the corridor, including regularly spaced tree pits, some with grates. Street Furniture Most of the trees currently existing in these pits are relatively Michigan Avenue currently has regularly spaced trash cans and young, possibly planted in the last decade to replace the original mailboxes. Mailboxes are located approximately every block trees. Some existing trees are dead or damaged, and most are between 111th Street and 115th Street. Round planters are Figure 1-29. Removed circular tree pit.Figure 1-30. Removed tree from square Figure 1-31. Mature tree exceeding still young with minimal canopies. No street trees are present located between 113th Street and 113th Place. The planters are tree pit. circular grate. south of 115th Street or north of 111th Street. in poor condition, and no plants were observed at the time of the site visit. Newspaper boxes are located at 115th Street and Between 111th Street and 113th Street, trees are planted in Newsstand 111th Street. circular grates 4 feet in diameter. All of these trees are young St St St th th th 116 114 115 fence low iron Proposed Proposed Development Development Union Pacific RR ROW private wall viaduct wall & fence Michigan Ave.
viaduct wall
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N Figure 1-32. Tree and Furniture Diagram 0 25’ 50’ 100’ 200’
18 Existing Conditions Trees and Furniture
Planters St St St St th th th th fence 111 low iron 110 113 112
pay phone
high chain link fence
Street Tree Key Furniture Key Mature Tree Mailbox Young Tree Trash Can Round Grate News box Square Pit
Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 19 Existing Conditions Stormwater Placement of stormwater inlets and catch basins are indicated on the diagram below. Storm drains are either round or square. Currently stormwater from the street drains into the City’s combined sewer.
Figure 1-33. Square storm drain. Figure 1-34. Round storm drain St. St. St. St. St. St. St. th th th th th th th 113 112 111 114 115 110 116 Proposed Development
Michigan Ave.
Michigan Ave.
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N Figure 1-35. Storm Inlet Diagram
20 2. Master Plan
This section outlines recommendations for the Michigan Avenue right-of-way and adjoining side streets. These include options for the street paving and crosswalks, street furniture, lighting, and identity features to highlight the unique characteristics of the corridor. Additionally, recommendations are made to apply best management practices for stormwater.
Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 21 Streetscape Master Plan Introduction The streetscape master plan focuses on improvements to the Streetscape Recommendations examination prior to estimating costs for vault filling in these from all “T” intersections. Coordinate with the Department of Michigan Avenue right-of-way and adjoining side streets. As locations. Streets and Sanitation for waste pick up if receptacle is a new it exists today, Michigan Avenue is a busy pedestrian shopping The master plan defines a Base Streetscape, inclusive of the location. corridor for most of its length. Vehicular traffic is slow with minimum of all required elements to achieve a successful, Street Trees frequent short term stops and metered parking along the comfortable baseline pedestrian way. Multiple optional items Street trees are an important functional and aesthetic Bicycle racks are key elements in the streetscape design for street. Sidewalks are wide enough to accommodate the high have also been included allowing additional streetscape streetscape element, providing a buffer to traffic, filtering light, streets with commercial development. The standard U-shaped level of pedestrian traffic, but deteriorated paving conditions improvements depending on the level of funding available for providing shade, and reducing the urban heat island effect. The bicycle rack is recommended, with approximately two and the lack of healthy street trees and vegetation creates an each part of the corridor. The optional items are designed sidewalk section of Michigan Avenue is wide enough to support installed per block. As with the trash receptacles, which are uncomfortable pedestrian environment. to integrate in case different segments of the corridor are street trees, and planting the trees in 4’ x 6’ grates will maximize also usually installed at two per block, additional bicycle racks developed at different times. Table 2-1 outlines the proposed a comfortable walking width for active shopping traffic. may be necessary for the longer blocks, opposite from all “T” This master plan addresses the strengths of the corridor such Base Streetscape and optional items along with page references intersections. Additional bike racks should be included in the Lighting as sustained pedestrian use and commercial activity. The main and estimated installation costs. This section provides an design of the proposed Chicago Transit Authority train station Updated street lighting, including the Chicago Gateway goal of the plan is to facilitate existing heavy foot traffic while overview of each of the base streetscape elements and options once its location is determined. 2000 pole, luminaire, and mast arm should be installed along enhancing the overall pedestrian experience and strengthening with specific applications referenced within this document. Each the corridor spaced regularly depending on the existence of Benches can serve as a resting area or as drop off and pick up the function of the corridor as a beautiful and comfortable item is keyed with a letter, utilized throughout the master plan. public space. Supporting the health and longevity of street driveways, alleys, intersections and proposed street trees. Single locations for shoppers and employees. Because of the limited trees greens the city and greatly enhances the streetscape Base Streetscape Acorn Pedestrian Poles should be installed, alternating between width along Michigan Avenue, recommended bench installation environment. The Base Streetscape focuses on creating a consistent the street lights. This placement is based on the standards in for the Michigan corridor is at the intersections of side streets, and pleasant pedestrian realm and represents the baseline the City of Chicago’s 2002 “Chicago Street Lighting Master along the side streets, and where the sidewalk is widened and As an additional goal, streetscape elements will serve to improvements from which further options may build Plan”. The Gateway Pole uses a ped-pole cut off MH light can more easily accommodate furniture without impeding celebrate neighborhood identity and define this commercial upon. The proposed streetscape elements, which focus on fixture to more efficiently direct light onto the roadway, regular street activities. The use of pavers, planters, and benches corridor in order to strengthen its commercial base in the recommendations for a typical Michigan Avenue block, are parking, and sidewalk zones. The luminaire itself is designed to to create small plazas on the side streets of Michigan Avenue surrounding community. The final goal of the master plan further defined on pages 24 and 25, and include the following spread light in an oval pattern, which better concentrates light will allow for impromptu gatherings. is to promote a sustainable corridor through stormwater items: onto the right-of-way. management and plantings, integrated with seating areas and Hanging Baskets and Planters streetscape design. These three goals enhanced pedestrian Replace Sidewalk Street Furniture Hanging baskets are recommended to be installed on all experience, community identity, and sustainability are the basis The deteriorated sidewalk conditions present throughout the The standard Victor Stanley Steelsite trash container should Chicago Gateway 2000 poles along Michigan Avenue and for the master plan. corridor should be replaced, so that a consistent pavement be installed at the ends of all blocks and at opposite corners of planters at seating areas on side streets, with the exception exists along Michigan Avenue. Sidewalk treatments for specific four way intersections. If the trash container is new for the site of poles at signalized intersections. The baskets and planters locations are addressed later in this document. Note: The and not simply replacing an existing container, coordination should be maintained by the local Special Services Area east side of Michigan Avenue appears to have or to have had is required with the Department of Streets and Sanitation to organization through a maintenance agreement, with landscape at one time vaulted sidewalks. These vaults will need further verify trash pickup. In addition, midblock receptacles should be material changes per season. installed on longer blocks on the east side of Michigan, opposite St. St. St. St. Pl. St. St. St. Pl. PL th th th th th th th th th th Proposed 113 116 111 114 114 115 110 112 113 112 Development 111th Pl.
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Pavers between Tree Wells Extension of 111th Street Streetscape to State Street Estimated Cost Projected Total Street trees along the Michigan corridor have suffered in the Pages 28 and 29 illustrate extending the base streetscape west along One Typical Block: Base Streetscape Page two Michigan for One Typical The following list constitutes the minimum requirements for streetscape past, with less than adequate care to ensure their continued 111th Street to connect with the existing hospital streetscape west of Avenue block faces, improvements along Michigan Avenue and on all side streets. Reference Block and three side Total of 12 along growth. Protecting street trees along the corridor is a key State Street. The extension of the double acorn lights currently used street block faces. Corridor Study Area component. Permeable pavers serve dual purposes of supporting at the hospital is recommended. Replace Sidewalk, including existing walk removal, miscellaneous civil and A 24 $157,783.00 tree growth while adding to the creation of a distinctive traffic controls, and curb and gutter replacement streetscape. Permeable pavers with structural soil beneath the 115th Street Streetscape at State Street B Install Street Trees with grates and required structural soil 24 $138,978.00 canopy of the trees assist in getting air and water to tree roots Page 30 illustrates recommendations for 115th Street using the base Replace Existing Lighting with Gateway Pole & Install Underground below the pavement. Because of the wide variety of benefits that streetscape and expanding the sidewalk at all four corners to allow C 24 $159,324.00 Conduit for Lighting trees provide in the urban landscape, bolstering their health for a more comfortable waiting area for pedestrians. D ensures a worthwhile investment. Install Pedestrian Scaled Lighting 24 $50,265.00 Optional Pocket Parks E Install Street Furniture, including Bike Racks, Trash Receptacles and Benches 24 $10,060.00 F Optional Corridor-Wide & Location-Specific Finally, this section outlines transforming one or two parcels of Install Hanging Baskets on Light Poles 24 $6,283.00 Streetscape Items vacant land along the corridor into public open space in the form G Install Pavers Between Street Trees. 24 $9,260.00 A distinctive Michigan Avenue corridor, clearly defined through of a plaza near a heavily utilized bus stop and/or an overlook on the H Install Planters & Seating Plazas on Side Streets 25 $10,244.00 $542,200.00 decorative pavers, stamped crosswalks and identity markers, bluff. Refer to page 31. Optional Streetscape Items: Corridor-Wide Improvements not only enhances the pedestrian environment and creates Each additional improvement to the Base Streetscape that may be utilized along the consistency in the streetscape, but promotes community corridor to enhance the pedestrian way. Optional West and East Side Street Treatments character as well. The Michigan corridor has a strong history Refer to pages 32 through 33 for recommendations for unsignalized I Install Michigan Corridor Identity on Light Poles 26 $62,832.00 as a commercial center dating back to the first settlement of and minor signalized side streets. West side streets are illustrated J $70,125.00 the area, and is a lasting feature in the memories of generations Install Crosswalk Paving Treatment 27 $7,293.00 with a variety of options from expanded sidewalks to diagonal who have grown up in the surrounding neighborhoods. The Optional Streetscape Items: Location-Specific Improvements parking. East side streets are sloped and options for addressing Each of the following improvements are one time costs for the streetscape Estimated Cost following optional items build on the Base Streetscape and are improvements to Michigan Avenue beyond the Base Streetscape and Optional Total accessibility are illustrated. divided in Table 2-1 into items that will occur along the entire Streetscape Items corridor and those that are location specific. K Install Special Intersection Paving at both 111th and 115th Streets 27 $ 60,555.00 Optional Stormwater Management L Improve 116th Street Viaduct Facade with Mural 27 $ 11,000.00 Identity Features Refer to pages 34 and 35 for stormwater infiltration practices M Refer to pages 26 and 27 for specific recommendations. that would further enhance the corridor. During the streetscape Extend 111th St. Streetscape to State St. beyond Base Streetscape 29 $ 500,522.00 Corridor identity features such as signs, banners, special enhancement of the corridor, stormwater management should be N Expand Parkway on all four corners of 115th Street 30 $ 114,074.00 intersection paving, and a gateway treatment at the viaduct addressed to reduce impacts on the city’s sewer systems. Because of O Install Pocket Park 1 at 113th Street 31 $ 218,482.00 announce arrival and departure from a unique corridor and the expense of excavation and installation, however, these elements P Install Pocket Park 2 at 114th Street 31 $ 200,596.00 help establish and reinforce identity. Promoting community are incorporated as optional tasks. Each item may be utilized character is useful in marketing to new businesses. separately or combined to have a greater impact on managing Estimated Cost Optional West and East Side Street Treatments Per side street, one rainwater on the corridor. Each of the following improvements beyond the Base Streetscape and Optional block face, unless Streetscape Items may be utilized on one or more side streets of Michigan Avenue. Public art and murals are another option to enhance the public otherwise noted. streetscape and celebrate community identity. Several locations Q Install Bump-outs on a West Side Street. (Options 1a or 1b) 32 $ 11,726.00 in the corridor are well suited for public murals, such as the Notes on Estimated Costs viaduct wall and the blank building facades on the sloped side of The costs estimated in Table 2-1 are for one typical block, inclusive R Install West Side Street Mini Plaza. (Option 2) 32 $ 9,679.00 113th Street. Refer to sidebar box on page 27 on Community of two Michigan Avenue block faces and three side street block S Install Diagonal Parking on West Side Street. (Option 3) 32 $ 7,028.00 faces, as illustrated on pages 24 and 25. Three side street block Murals. T Install Ramps on East Sloped Side Streets. (Options 4a or 4b) 32 $ 69,460.00 faces are included as the typical block represents the shorter block Crosswalk Treatments faces on the west side of Michigan Avenue. The east side block Optional Stormwater Management Practices Optional stormwater management elements that may be installed separately or Estimated Cost Stamped crosswalks highlight pedestrian crossings locations faces are approximately two typical block faces in length. There are together to treat portions of stormwater falling on the street in addition to the Base Per Location. where pedestrians and vehicles share pathways. Because of the approximately twelve typical blocks along the corridor study area. Streetscape and Optional Streetscape Items. large amount of pedestrian activity, it is important to clearly Refer to Figure 2-1 for locations and numbers of typical blocks. U Install Midblock Bumpouts for Stormwater Treatment. 34 $10,877.00 identify the pathways pedestrians should use to ensure their V safety. It is recommended that the crosswalks be a different Also, note that some items are included as one time costs, such as the Install Prefabricated Stormwater Tree Pits along one Typical Block 34 $116,538.00 color and texture using a stamped asphalt brick pattern bounded special paving at 111th and 115th Streets and the pocket parks. All of W Install Permeable Paving in Parking Lanes for one Typical Block 34 $32,909.00 $160,325.00 by 1’ wide, solid white thermoplastic pavement marking. the west side street, east side street, and stormwater estimates should be added on top of the base street treatment per location. Estimates Table 2-1. Base and Optional Streetscape Elements are based on 2010-2011 typical streetscape construction costs.
Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 23 Streetscape Master Plan Base Streetscape: Typical Block
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Base Streetscape: Typical Block signal poles are kept, but Gateway mast acorns added for G Pavers Between Street Trees. Pavers installed Access Drives lighting. between trees to improve aesthetics and allow water and Access drives reduce the The Base Streetscape introduces basic streetscape upgrades to air to infiltrate the ground and reach tree roots. safety and comfort of the corridor to provide consistent treatment along the corridor D Pedestrian Lights. Add 16’ tall single acorn pedestrian pedestrians, as discussed in Michigan Avenue and incorporate the side streets up to the alley. lights along blocks to enhance the pedestrian experience. the PedZone Analysis in the Existing Conditions section A New Sidewalk Pavement. New pavement to replace E Street Furniture. See below: of this document. The current deteriorated sidewalk pavement. Include paved proposed development plan seating area located on side streets 25 feet back from the Benches. Install on side streets, see Figure 2-2 for for parcels on Michigan Michigan Avenue right-of-way. New curb and gutter to placement. One bench on each side of the street (North Avenue, south of 115th be provided. and South). See Figure 2-5 for sample bench style. Street, calls for several new access drives. Because these B Tree Grates and Street Trees. Trees installed in Trash Receptacles. Install Victor Stanley Steelsite trash are areas where pedestrians 4x6 feet grates spaced evenly. Structural soil installed receptacles. Typically two per block at corners. Figure 2-7 and vehicles share paths, the beneath paving between trees as required in the Chicago for sample trash receptacle. sidewalks should continue Landscape Ordinance. through the driveway so
Bike Racks. drive
Bike racks located two on every block face access Walk Parking Drive Lane Parking Walk that drivers are reminded to C New Street Lights and Burried Cables. Replace and at shopping centers. 12'-0" 8'-0" 26'-0" 8'-0" 12'-0" yield to pedestrians when existing Cobra style streetlights with Gateway 2000 66'-0" Right-of-Way using parking lots. Access Figure 2-4. Access Drive F Hanging Baskets. Add hanging baskets to Gateway Pole. Streetlights should be located every 125-145 drives shall meet all ADA Crosswalk street light poles. feet, as recommended in the Chicago Street Lighting Figure 2-3. Existing Michigan Avenue Section to remain. requirements. Master Plan. Bury overhead electrical wiring. Existing 24 Streetscape Master Plan Base Streetscape: Side Street Treatment Base Streetscape: Typical Side Streets alley & Signalized Intersections alley
The Base Streetscape will extend improvements to the alley with F F a paved seating area extending approximately 25’ back from the C C Michigan Avenue right-of-way.
H Planters & Seating Area. Install one planter at each seating area. Streetscape seating areas use decorative pavers to add visual interest and distinguish it from the regular sidewalk. See Figure 2-6 for an example of a seating area.
Parkway: Non-Signalized Intersection. Typical side street streetscapes will continue beyond the seating area to the alley and will include a planted parkway with trees. This includes Kensington Avenue and streets west of Michigan Avenue.
Parkway: Minor and Major Signalized Intersections. For minor and major signalized intersections, the streetscape beyond the 25’ seating area will consist of trees in tree grates similar to Michigan Avenue and continuing to the alley. Non-signalized side streets fronted by commercial buildings with street level windows may also prefer to use the tree pit with grate option. These include 111th, 113th, and 115th Streets. Figure 2-5. Victor Stanley Ribbon Bench (RB-28). Typical Side Street Typical Side Street Typical Side Street Typical
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Figure 2-6. Example of a seating area. Figure 2-7. Victor Stanley Steelsite trash Figure 2-8. Typical Side Street Streetscape Figure 2-9. Minor and Major Signalized receptacle (S-42). Items Intersection Streetscape Items
Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 25 Streetscape Master Plan Optional Streetscape Items: Corridor-Wide Identity Markers Cloth r Cloth Cloth y y y e nner nn anner Banner Ba Banner B Banner Ba Cloth y er nn Community Cloth Communit Community Cloth Communit Community Cloth Communit Banner Ba Cloth y ner Community Cloth Communit Banner Ban munit Community Cloth Com
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Option 4 I Identity Banners & Pole Fixtures. Along Michigan Avenue, incorporating permanent identity banners on street light poles are an opportunity to express the corridor character along the street. Pairing temporary community banners with permanent decorative fixtures I on light poles will promote the corridor to residents and visitors. The potential designs for the identity fixtures are drawn from the unique character of the area and are illustrated in Figure 2-10. These permanent banners can be cut from metal and colored to match the light poles. Figure 2-11. Optional Streetscape Items - Typical Michigan Ave. Section
Figure 2-10. Permanent Identity Banner on Lighting Options 26 Streetscape Master Plan Optional Streetscape Items: Location-Specific Identity Markers St. St. St. St. Pl. St. St. St. PL Pl. th th th th th th th th th th Proposed 113 116 111 114 114 115 110 112 112 113 Development 111th Pl.
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Community Identity Community Murals Murals add color and movement to There are several options for the Michigan Avenue the streetscape, while enlivening blank Corridor to increase its community identity while facades. They also help to create a improving streetscape aesthetics. K sense of place. Successful murals use input from community members and J Crosswalk Pavers. Decorative stamped and can showcase local artists and even local colored asphalt used to distinguish crosswalks. Suggested school children. site locations shown in Figure 2-12 and illustrated in Figure 2-13. J Mural development should be led by neighborhood residents, organizations K Intersection Paving. Decorative intersection or other booster groups and paving using inlaid thermoplastic will be utilized at the coordinated with the location-specific intersections of 111th and 115th Streets creating visual property and business owners. gateways for pedestrians and drivers alike. A potential design is inspired from the name of the Roseland The Chicago Department of Cultural Neighborhood itself and illustrated in Figure 2-13. Affairs is an available resource. Partnerships may also be possible with Community Murals. Figure 2-12 above illustrates area youth organizations such as Gallery L possible locations for community murals in the area. 37, which has several campuses in the This is not a CDOT streetscape improvement item, but area, or with nearby Gwendolyn Brooks they can be coordinated with improvements in the public High School. right-of-way. See Community Mural sidebar at right for Figure 2-13. Potential Intersection Paving Designs more information.
Community murals add color and movement to the street while expressing the character of the neighborhood
Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 27 Streetscape Master Plan Optional Side Street Treatments: 111th Street Treatment to State Street Avenue Wabash Wabash
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Sidewalks along 111th Street at the Michigan Avenue intersection are comfortably wide. Curbs do not need to be moved within the Base Streetscape. Extension of the streetscape around the corner, extended to the alley should be provided. State St M Extension to State Street The hospital streetscape further west of State Street along 111th has existing double acorn lights and new sidewalks. Extending the Michigan Avenue streetscape to State will Michigan Ave complete this section of 111th Street. The Base Streetscape improvement have applied to this additional segment of the streetscape master plan. N Master Plan Area Locator (not to scale).
Master Plan Limits 111th Street Streetscape Extension 28 Streetscape Master Plan Optional Side Street Treatments: 111th Street Treatment to State Street Alley Michigan Avenue Alley Loading Off-Street
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Street Trees in Grates. Double Acorn Pedestrian Lights.
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Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 29 Streetscape Master Plan Optional Side Street Treatments: 115th Street Treatment Alley
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The roadway width of 115th Street currently widens approaching Michigan Avenue from both directions in order to include left and right turn lanes. In order to accommodate KEY this roadbed widening, the sidewalks at this intersection are Walk Travel Lane Left Turn Travel Lane Right Turn Walk reduced in width to only 7 feet wide. 115th Street is a busy New Street Lights. 8'-0" 14'-0" 12'-0" 12'-0" 12'-0" 8'-0" Street Trees in Grates. 50'-0" Pavement thoroughfare which will receive an increase in pedestrian traffic 66'-0" Right-of-Way once the new development is built to the south. The majority Pedestrian Lights. of the traffic continues through the intersection and, with Trash Receptacles. Figure 16. Existing Section, 115th Street the new development, more traffic will be making left turns. Since the intersection is signalized, reducing the street width Pay Boxes. Permeable Pavers. and eliminating the right turn lane will allow for widening of the sidewalks. Recommendation: A traffic study should be Bike Racks. done to measure the impacts of the new development on this Existing Curb. intersection. Hanging Baskets.
Continuation of the Michigan Avenue streetscape on 115th Proposed Curb. Street as far as the alley will incorporate this intersection into the Michigan Avenue corridor.
Walk Travel Lane Left Turn Lane Travel Lane Walk 12'-0" 15'-0" 12'-0" 15'-0" 12'-0" N Intersection Treatment. This segment of 115th is included in the Base Streetscape with a proposal to restripe 42'-0"Pavement the lanes and move the curbs to accommodate wider 66'-0" Right-of-Way sidewalks at the corners. Figure 2-17. Proposed Section, 115th Street 30 Streetscape Master Plan Optional Side Street Treatments: Pocket Park Options St. St. St. St. Pl. St. St. St. PL Pl. th th th th th th th th th th Proposed 113 116 111 114 114 115 110 112 112 113 Development 111th Pl.
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Alley Michigan Avenue Community Pocket Parks community gathering space. Because the lot slopes downhill to the east, the plaza area should be retained at the street level O The City currently owns several parcels along the Michigan where the remainder of the space could be terraced down at a lower level than Michigan Avenue. This terraced area could be Avenue Corridor. These parcels provide an opportunity to Overlook P utilized for community garden space, which would be visible
expand the fairly narrow streetscape at key points to provide rail
community gathering and seating areas. Two locations from the above plaza. The terraces could be defined with brick 1:12 retaining walls and further divided to provide distinctive edges provide the best opportunities for these pocket parks to steps
to delineate and contain each plot. 114th Street occur. Installation of both are recommended to serve 113th Street 1:20 1:12 different uses at each end of the corridor. rail
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O Pocket Park 1 1:12 wall The bus stop at the northwest corner of the 113th Street intersection is well used and contains a bus shelter. This shelter location currently blocks the pedestrian way along Michigan Avenue. The vacant parcel at the northwest steps retaining corner provides an opportunity to expand this bus stop area wall
and provide additional seating for the people waiting for the Community Gardening bus, as well as those on a shopping break. Because of the Terraces limited size of this parcel, it should be mainly paved with decorative paving, creating a plaza type open space, with 1:12 steps steps retaining trees in grates. The side of the adjacent building could be wall 1:12 covered with a community mural to add further interest. Bus Shelter (relocated)
Finally, the bus shelter should be moved back out of the
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Michigan Avenue P Pocket Park 2 alley The second location, at the south end of the corridor, would serve two purposes. This location on the northeast N N corner of 114th Place and Michigan Avenue is much larger Landscaping and trees make this plaza an enjoyable place to sit and Figure 2-19. Pocket Park 1 at Michigan Avenue and Figure 2-20. Pocket Park Option 2 at Michigan Avenue than Park 1. A wider plaza area along the street, designed observe the street. 113th Street. and 114th Place. similarly to Park 1, would serve shoppers and provide some
Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 31 Streetscape Master Plan Optional Side Street Treatments: Side Street Options Side Street Options S Option 3. Bump out with diagonal parking. This Option 1a: Bump out with Option 1b: Bump out Option 2: Mini Plaza Option 3: Bump out with option is recommended to expand on-street parking Parkway with Tree Pits Diagonal Parking Side streets abutting Michigan Avenue have a wide right-of-way, where diagonal parking would not be interrupted by which creates an opportunity to increase the functionality of access drives. CDOT Bureau of Traffic approves all new these streets. The options to the left illustrate options for west diagonal parking locations. side streets and Kensington Avenue. Options 4a and 4b on page 33 address the slopes on east side streets. T Option 4a, Page 33. Sloped street with ADA accessible switchback and Diagonal Parking. 112th Street and 114th Base. For streets where moving the curb is not Place are lower traffic streets, and combined with bump recommended, the side street template from Base outs, could provide additional parking spaces by installing Streetscape should be used. At Minor Signalized diagonal parking. Intersections, reducing the paving width may be inappropriate. T Option 4b, Page 33. Sloped street with ADA accessible switchback. 113th Street is a higher traffic, signalized Q Option 1a. Bump out with parkway. This option is intersection, and so bump outs are not recommended. recommended for side streets with existing mature trees or residential land use. Bump outs add greenery and create buffered places along the corridor to rest and R increase safety by reducing crossing distance.
Q Q Option 1b. Bump out with tree pits. This option is Q S recommended for side streets with businesses on the side street.
R Option 2. A “mini plaza” or multi-functional area for special events, is suggested for 112th Place adjacent
Michigan Ave. Michigan Ave. Michigan Ave. Michigan Ave. to the Alderman’s office. This area would be created by expanding the parkway into the parking lane and removing on-street parking on that side. Figure 2-21. Side Street Options St. St. St. St. Pl. St. St. St. Pl. PL th th th th th th th th th th AAlderman’slderman’s Proposed 113 116 111
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32 Streetscape Master Plan Optional Side Street Treatments: Side Street Options Sloped Streets
Sloped streets on the west side of Michigan Avenue require some modification to be accessible for people with disabilities.
The following suggested options use switchbacks and hand Overlook Switchback railings to achieve ADA accessibility. Block lengths and slope 1:20 vary, so these options are shown as examples only, intended to 1:12 1:20 illustrate schematic design concepts. 1:12
The sloped condition of these streets offers a unique Alley opportunity in the flat Chicago landscape. These options recommend maintaining the paved seating area in the Base Streetscape at a level grade 20 feet inward from Michigan Avenue. A natural grade change results in a substantial overlook. steps Despite the low height, the overlook would still be fenced and 1:20 1:12 could be coupled with a mounted informational plaque about Rail 1:12 1:12 the history of the neighborhood. Overlook
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Figure 2-23. Longitudinal section and plan showing platform and switchback with diagonal parking option Option5A 4a CURRENT
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Figure 2-24. Longitudinal section and plan showing platform and switchback options for ADA capability on 114th Street View looking east down 114th Place from Michigan Avenue Option 4b
Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 33 Switchback Angled 5A CURRENT Streetscape Master Plan Optional Stormwater Management Practices
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Stormwater Options U Stormwater Planter Bump Out. Located at the pits. Similar to Stormwater planters, stormwater tree pits They are a successful stormwater BMP used for narrow terminus of “T” intersections and at corners with bump intercept rain runoff from the road bed traveling along streets in Portland, Oregon, and other cities. Optional Stormwater Management Practices design options outs described in Optional Side Street Treatments (see the gutter through grated intake slots in the curb. This describe several methods for managing stormwater on the page 32), these storm water-treating planters occupy water is allowed to infiltrate and be absorbed and cleansed W Pervious Pavement Parking Lane. Adjacent to corridor. These methods are chosen to integrate with a high the space in the parking lane that is currently unused. by the tree roots. Stormwater tree pits are not intended asphalt driving lanes, parking lanes can either be pervious pedestrian traffi c street and limited maintenance funds. When Recommended plantings should be low maintenance, to detain high volumes of water from large storm events. concrete or asphalt. Pervious concrete or asphalt can allow implemented, their benefi ts include reducing the number of consisting of hardy shrubs and perennials that are water Instead, excess water will bypass the intake grate and stormwater to infiltrate the pavement, reducing rainwater combined sewer overfl ow days per year and a reduction in and salt tolerant. continuing to the storm sewer inlet. Stormwater tree into the inlet. basement fl ooding. pits, when used in conjunction with other stormwater V Stormwater Tree Pits. Stormwater tree pits are a management methods, help to reduce peak flow for Best Management Practice (BMP) option that may be frequently occurring storms and improve water quality. used throughout the corridor in lieu of conventional tree 34 Streetscape Master Plan Optional Stormwater Management Practices: Stormwater Options St. St. St. St. Pl. St. St. St. PL Pl. th th th th th th th th th th Proposed 113 116 111 114 114 115 110 112 112 113 Development 111th Pl.
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Michigan Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, 110th Street to 116th Street 35 Streetscape Master Plan Implementation Implementation Leaders Recommended Priority Investments makes them less likely to be redeveloped and have their Possible Funding Sources streetscapes completed by major redevelopment projects. The streetscape improvements in this master plan require The area covered in this master plan stretches many blocks Different funding sources for streetscape implementation Priority Area: Level 3 involvement and coordination of community leaders, along Michigan Avenue and west along 111th Street. With are available to community leaders, economic development As parcels redevelop along the corridor, opportunities to developers, and economic development groups. These leaders limited funding available, this corridor is too long to implement organizations, and community groups depending on the develop the streetscape continuity will emerge in Priority Area are entities like the alderman’s office, the Special Service Area, all streetscape improvements at one time. The following applicant. Below are the most common funding sources: 3 and their side streets as the Michigan Avenue and 111th Chamber of Commerce, and other community booster groups. prioritizes segments of the corridor to focus improvements in Street streetscapes fill in. The streetscape in these areas is in fair order of need. Developer Responsibilities condition and, in some cases, has been moderately improved by Tax Increment Financing (TIF) While any entity can initiate the recommendations found Priority Area: Level 1 new construction projects in the area making it less of a priority South Michigan Avenue is part of the Roseland/Michigan TIF within this masterplan, developers with projects on Michigan As funding becomes available, priority should be given to the than other areas. District, established in 2002 and expiring in 2026. (Refer to Avenue or 111th Street have a special responsibility to work blocks highlighted in red in Figure 2-31 and their side streets. Figure 2-31 for TIF District boundary). Information regarding Priority Area: Redevelopment with the City to include the Base Streetscape elements as part of The physical conditions of the streetscape are very deteriorated the TIF can be found at https://data.cityofchicago.org/ The green blocks in Figure 2-31 are a targeted redevelopment any infrastructure improvements. Some elements may be able to in this area, and pedestrian accessibility and safety should be browse?q=roseland/michigan%20TIF&sortBy=relevance. area along South Michigan Avenue. This area will likely be be phased and added at a later time. addressed here first. Fixing crumbling sidewalks, replacing treated with a new base streetscape as part of developer new street lights, and adding street trees with tree grates are all TIF is a special funding tool used by the City of Chicago to construction on adjacent parcels. Special Service Area (SSA) Involvement priority actions in this area. promote public and private investment across the city. Funds SSA #40: Michigan Avenue-Roseland funds expanded business are used to build and repair roads and infrastructure, clean improvement services and programs through a localized The steep sidewalk, along with the condition of the sidewalk polluted land, and put vacant properties back to productive property tax levy within the area (for SSA boundary, refer stairs on the side streets in this area make them hard to navigate use, usually in conjunction with private development projects. Figure 2-32). The SSA would have a particular interest in for pedestrians. Streetscape projects in these areas could install Funds are generated by growth in the Equalized Assessed investing and maintaining the identity and beautification the ramping options illustrated in Figures 2-23 and 2-24. Valuation (EAV) of properties within a designated district over elements recommended in the master plan. These include a period of 23 years. Participating companies and projects must the special intersection paving, the identity banners, hanging Priority Area: Level 2 comply with all federal, state and local program requirements. baskets, bike racks, and crosswalk paving. A second priority level is established for the area between 112th (http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/ Street and 111th Street and its side streets. These blocks make tax_increment_financingprogram.html). Community Group Involvement up the heart of the South Michigan Avenue shopping district Murals throughout the corridor can be spearheaded by any kind in Roseland, and streetscape improvements along this part of of community group. The process involves finding interested the corridor may spur potential positive economic development Illinois EPA 319 Grant property and business owners as locations for murals. The map effects. Also, the parcels on these blocks are small with limited Grants are available to local units of government and other in Figure 2-12 identifies possible locations for murals. vacant lots and have many individual property owners. This organizations to protect water quality in Illinois. Projects must address water quality issues relating directly to nonpoint St. St. St. St. Pl. St. St. St. Pl. PL th th th th th th th th th th AAlderman’slderman’s Proposed 113 116 111
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36 Streetscape Master Plan Implementation source pollution. Funds can be used for the implementation the implementation of projects to install best management of Chicago’s non-profit arts sector, independent working artists of watershed management plans including the development of practices (BMPs). This is a reimbursement program. Grant Green Infrastructure Small Projects Category and for-profit arts businesses; providing a framework to guide information/ education programs and for the installation of best recipients must perform the work, pay project costs, and submit • Maximum IGIG amount is $75,000 or 75 percent of the the City’s future cultural and economic growth, via the 2012 management practices. invoice(s) with supporting documentation before Illinois EPA eligible project cost, whichever is lower. Chicago Cultural Plan. A list of grants is available here: will reimburse recipients for any approved costs. • Minimum local match requirement is 25 percent. http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/grants. Illinois EPA receives these funds through Section 319(h) of the • Illinois EPA anticipates awarding up to 13 of these grants html Clean Water Act and administers the program within Illinois. Under IGIG, the Illinois EPA will accept proposals for the per year. The maximum federal funding available is 60 percent. The following three program categories: Illinois Arts Council program period is two years unless otherwise approved. This http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/financial-assistance/igig.html The Illinois Arts Council serves the people of Illinois through Combined Sewer Overfl ow Rehabilitation Category is a reimbursement program. (http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/ a variety of Grant Programs and Special Initiatives meant to • Maximum IGIG amount is $3,000,000 or 85 percent of the financial-assistance/non-point.html). support Illinois’ arts sector, advance art education, and foster eligible project cost, whichever is lower. Public Art Grants creativity and working artists. A list of grants is available here: • Minimum local match requirement is 15 percent. While pubic art is not a CDOT streetscape improvement, it http://www.arts.illinois.gov/grants-programs. • Illinois EPA anticipates awarding up to 10 of these grants Illinois Green Infrastructure Grant Program for offers a great way for the community to get involved in the Stormwater Management (IGIG) per year. neighborhood. Outside grants are available from a variety of Grants are available to local units of government and Stormwater Retention and Infi ltration Category sources. Some local grant sources include: other organizations to implement green infrastructure best • Maximum IGIG amount is $750,000 or 75 percent of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs management practices to control stormwater runoff for eligible project cost, whichever is lower. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events water quality protection in Illinois. Projects must be located • Minimum local match requirement is 25 percent. (DCASE) is dedicated to enriching Chicago’s artistic vitality within a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) or • Illinois EPA anticipates awarding up to 18 of these grants and cultural vibrancy. This includes fostering the development Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) area. Funds are limited to per year. 109th Pl 109th St 108th Pl 108th St 107th Pl 107th St 106th Pl 106th St 105th Pl 105th St 104th Pl 104th St 103rd Pl 103rd St 102nd St 101st Pl 101st St 100th St 120th St 119th St 118th St 113th St 112th Pl 112th St 111th Pl 110th Pl 110th St 115th St 111th St 117th St 114th St 113th Pl 114th Pl 116th St 102nd Pl
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