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North Augusta Forward Introduction
Avery Spears-Mahoney-Executive Director Overview 7
Context 8
Brett Brannon-Chairman
Briton Williams-Vice Chair
Vision and Goals
Jim Armstrong-Treasurer Vision 16
Mike Pope-Secretary Goals 17
Stakeholder Outreach 19
NORTH AUGUSTA Recommendations
FORWARD Phase One 26
Conceptual Design 32
Implementation
Studio Main LLC Opinion of Probable Cost 41
Action Items 44
Blake Sanders,PLA-President
Cahn Owens-Designer/Planner
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Chapter I I Introd&tion
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Chapter One I Introduction
Overview
In Spring 2016, the City of North Augusta adopted the Downtown Greeneway Connector Master Plan - the
product of an effort led by North Augusta Forward. The focus of the 2015 Master Plan was to connect
Downtown North Augusta,primarily by the existing alley system and existing pedestrian infrastructure. At that
time, the Downtown was not vibrant, the riverfront undeveloped, and a programmatic revitalization effort had
not yet initiated. Since then, the City's Greenway network has been extended to over 13 miles, over $200
million in private and public investment has taken place along the Savannah River in Riverside Village, and the
Main Street SC Program has been initiated to spur Downtown revitalization; however, the Downtown remains
disconnected from pedestrian and bicycle users of the Greenway.
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Chapter One I Introduction
Context
The North Augusta, SC Downtown Greeneway Connector (DGC) is a critical project for the livability and
economic vitality of the City,specifically Downtown.This Master Plan Update describes the DGC Phase One in
detail, with a clear set of actions that will lead to implementation of short- and long-term solutions. By
constructing and promoting the DGC,the community has a unique opportunity for"trail oriented" development
that supports the vision of the City of North Augusta, Main Street North Augusta, and North Augusta Forward,
to create a world class downtown that serves as the front porch to South Carolina.
Site Inventory
Studio Main obtained updated GIS data from the City of
North Augusta including property boundaries,utilities, and '
other relevant information. In addition, Studio Main
reviewed the Main Street Strategic Plan and Comprehensive
Plan to determine if other planning studies had identified
any changes to the proposed Greeneway connector routing - -`
or provided alternate opportunities or constraints not
previously identified.
The site analysis from the Greeneway into Downtown along
Center Street and Bluff Avenue has not changed since the
2015 Master Plan. The connection between the Greeneway
and Downtown remains clear, recognizing that Georgia
Avenue is developing as a linear"Main Street"and the desire
to increase economic development opportunities and
connect to existing City assets remains a priority.
Additional alignments and connections through Downtown
North Augusta's alley system remain, and potential for
mixing zones with pedestrian, bicycles, and limited
vehicular traffic exist. As part of future Master Plan updates
and ultimately additional phases implemented, design
solutions along the alley system will enhance the Greeneway
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Chapter Two I Vision and Goals
Vision
In 2015,the Downtown Greeneway Connector Master Plan included progress meetings and presentations to the
public, Friends of the Greeneway, Chamber of Commerce, City staff, businesses, and citizens. During the
visioning sessions,the desire was for the Downtown Greeneway to be a catalyst to enhance the reputation of the
City as the"Front Porch to South Carolina." The theme of the Greeneway plan became to utilize Georgia Avenue
as the 'front porch' and the alley system as the 'back porch.' These linear experiences emerged as catalyst and
further reiterated the desire to implement a Downtown Greeneway connector.
The original vision of connectivity has not changed since 2015; however, additional private development and
investments have been a key to demonstrating cultural vibrancy and the sense of place that can be created when a
Plan is implemented in its entirety.
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Goals
The input from the 2015 Master Plan formed the basis for the guiding principles that are still viable through the
Master Plan Update process:
The main goal of this plan is to develop an overall vision,design,and implementable master plan for a bicycle and
pedestrian connection between the North Augusta Greeneway and Downtown North Augusta that will foster
economic development, pride, and an iconic identity. The Greeneway will create momentum to achieve more
than a transportation corridor-it becomes a means to achieving:
• The promotion of active transportation and healthy living
• A canvas for utilizing existing infrastructure for sustainable development
• An incentive to invest in the City and attractor of private business owners
IF A gathering space that unites the community and attracts visitors
IF A series of safe,meaningful public space for all ages
• A standard for trail-oriented development with quality design and attention to local architectural
character
IF A reflection of the identity of downtown,the people,culture,and character of North Augusta
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Goals cont.
The 2015 Action Items for implementation identified five primary points of focus:
• City review of funding strategies
• Downtown Greeneway Connector Implementation-Phase One
• Private Development Projects
• Unique Network-Capitalize on the Brand
• Wayfinding Signage (Downtown,Greeneway,and Parking)
While not all Action Items have been fully implemented, a series of stakeholder meetings with North Augusta
Forward Board Members, City Council, and City staff refocused the Action Items to clarify Phase One and
provide clear direction for implementation.
Stakeholder Outreach Stakeholder Workshop Schedule
During this working meeting, guidelines, actions,
methods, and goals were identified for Phase One of the
Downtown Greeneway Connector. Each stakeholder Tuesday,june 25,2019
was able to share their views for connectivity and Site Drive/Walk
redevelopment of corridors that would extend9:00am North Augusta Forward Board
Downtown onto secondary corridors while providing 10:00am Council Session#1
connectivity to the Greeneway, Riverside Village, and 11:00am Council Session#2
Hammond's Ferry. Studio Main toured the corridor prior 12:00prn Lunch with City Administration
to the stakeholder workshop to gain insight into peak2:00pm City Administration and Staff
vehicular and pedestrian traffic movements along Bluff4:00pm North Augusta Fonvird Debrief
Avenue,Center Street,and the alley network. Depart
The stakeholder workshop included a recap of the 2015 Downtown Greeneway Connector Master Plan as well as
an update to the Action Items identified. Throughout each session, the stakeholders discussed and focused
priority routing along Bluff Avenue as a streetscape enhancement project, noting available funding sources that
could allow an efficient implementation. The summary notes provide a framework for Phase One
recommendations and meets the primary objectives identified in the 2015 Downtown Greeneway Connector
Master Plan - "to create a bicycle and pedestrian connection between the North Augusta Greeneway and
downtown North Augusta that will foster economic development,pride,and an iconic identity."
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Chapter Two I Vision and Goals
Stakeholder Outreach Summary
9:00am
o Reconstruction of Bluff Avenue-sidewalks,curb/gutter,pipe drainage
o Accident this morning injuring pedestrian on Georgia Avenue shows the need for increased pedestrian safety
o More activity in Downtown-SnoCap under new ownership
o Greeneway is one directional and primarily used for recreation,not transportation-How do we change this?
o Bluff Avenue has changed over the previous three(3)years;increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic
o Downtown Connector is more than a greeneway connection-its about revitalization
o Main Street Strategic Plan is a catalyst for revitalization and the Greeneway connector
o Downtown could be a?railhead'
o Trails do increase economic development-Case Studies:Travelers Rest,Greenville,Easley,Walhalla
o "Seeing this'has changed my mind."
o The value of Downtown North Augusta is increasing. Downtown isn t dead anymore.
o We painted a vision in 2015,now we need a toolkit for implementation.
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o Businesses in Downtown are doing well
o Businesses use alley for parking-make sure that the businesses are aware and informed
o Neighborhood connectors are underway to connect residents to Greeneway; now we need to get the user
Downtown
o Need to find a way to get the Greeneway brand in Downtown and likewise,get the new Downtown brand on
the Greeneway
o Make Downtown more walkable and safe
o Bluff is the best connector-road needs improvements on drainage,speed,and pedestrian safety now
o Potential to widen sidewalk on West Avenue
o Part of implementation plan for Phase One is community(resident and business)communication
o Vision for the City-"Connectivity,Excitement,Vibrancy"
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11:00am
o What comes first-the chicken or the egg? (e.g.do we build the connector first or encourage the businesses to
embrace the potential of the connection?
o Every neighborhood is connected to the Greeneway.
o "I like Bluff Avenue as a streetscape enhancement project"
o Bluff Avenue streetscape appears to be a simple project with minimal adverse impacts.
o Phase One of the Greeneway should at least connect to West Main Street
o West Main Street-activate like an alley with festivals,farmers market,etc.
o Phase One to Clifton is a realistic project with funds available from different City resources
o Should plan to design to West Main Street now to show the community the positive outcomes
o Connect residents to all of North Augusta,not just parks
o Want to see Phase One completed economically and efficiently
o Many different funding sources-sidewalk,utility infrastructure,sales tax IV,road reconstruction,etc.
o Power will likely need to remain above ground
o Meet with property owners prior to City Council having a chance to publicly review
o Vision for the City-"Connectivity,Quality."
2:00pm
o Need to coordinate with City Engineering-some improvements on Bluff may be currently in design
o Could there be alternate signage for connections? Center Street,Medac Road,West Avenue,etc.?
o Plant more street trees
o Biggest concern-connecting with adjacent property owners and cost of maintaining
o Area plan needed as redevelopment occurs along Bluff Avenue-it's going to happen so we should be prepared
o Sales III: $250k;Sales IV: $900k
o Crossing Georgia Avenue at City Hall should be a priority-improve all crosswalks in Downtown
o Sales IV:traffic calming along Georgia Avenue
o Vision for Implementation: connect to Downtown (same as it was 40- years ago), think two steps ahead and
plan for growth, Georgia Avenue needs a master plan, important to brand this (Phase One) as part of the
Greeneway,brand all sidewalks as part of the Greeneway I
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Good design evolves from a creative solution.
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Phase One Recommendations
The design approach for Phase One utilized the existing Downtown Greeneway Connector Master Plan,
prioritizing three areas of implementation within the next three years.
o Bluff Avenue Streetscape
o Alley reconstruction from Bluff Avenue to Clifton Avenue
o Festival Street along West Main Street from West Avenue to Georgia Avenue
The Bluff Avenue Streetscape is an extension of the Downtown material palette that encourages future
economic development, improves stormwater quality by removing open drainage basins, reduces vehicular
speeds, and develops a viable Downtown Greeneway Connector. The existing Greeneway on West Terrace is
improved to include wayfinding signage, additional landscape, and the opportunity for a linear park along City
owned property and utility rights-of-way and a connector greeneway along West Terrance/Cumberland Avenue.
A sidewalk expansion, from existing 5' concrete sidewalk to proposed 19 concrete sidewalk, along West
Terrance will continue to the new three-way stop at West Terrace and Bluff Avenue. This new intersection is
improved with proper asphalt-stamped pedestrian crossings, vehicular and pedestrian signage, ADA
accessibility,pedestrian lighting,and landscape enhancements-
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Crossing West Terrace,the Bluff Avenue Streetscape Enhancement includes curb/gutter to improve drainage and
a 10'concrete shared-use path on the north side. This shared-use path,branded and identified as the Downtown
Greeneway Connector, can be utilized by pedestrians and bicyclist alike. Existing utilities will remain in their
current location with additional landscape enhancements used to deter any potential conflicts. Each property is
improved with improved curb cut access,landscape,and pedestrian-scale safety lighting. The southside of Bluff
Avenue is improved from West Terrace to West Avenue with concrete curb and gutter and pedestrian-scale
safety lighting. In addition,the open drainage basins are piped to an undetermined outfall to improve aesthetics
and increase water quality. Additional improvements along Bluff Avenue in its entirety include street signage,
wayfinding signage, and full depth road reconstruction. The lane widths are reduced along Bluff Avenue from
West Terrace to West Avenue to 10' travel lanes to decrease vehicular speed and encourage pedestrian activity.
Bluff Avenue from West Avenue to Georgia Avenue is improved with sidewalk expansion, from existing 5'
concrete sidewalk to 10' concrete sidewalk, wayfinding signage, dedicated trolley loading/unloading zone,
asphalt-stamped pedestrian crossings,and branded as the Downtown Greeneway Connector.
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The Alley Reconstruction from Bluff Avenue to Clifton Avenue is part of the 2015 Downtown Greeneway
Connector Master Plan. Identified as an action item in the 2015 Master Plan,the opportunities and constraints
for this corridor have not changed. Increased vehicular traffic during standard peak times necessitate the need
for controlled vehicular access. By eliminating vehicular traffic on approximately 400 linear feet,the Greeneway
user is able to visualize the upcoming intersection and coexist with minimal vehicular traffic. As development
occurs along this section of alley,it is anticipated that vehicular access will be further limited to encourage sole
use as a Greeneway connector to Clifton Avenue. Additional improvements along the alley include full-depth
asphalt reconstruction, landscape enhancements, pedestrian-scale safety lighting, wayfinding signage, ADA
accessibility, and improved visibility at intersections.. The alley in its entirety will be branded and identified as
the Downtown Greeneway Connector.
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The Festival Street along West Main Street from West Avenue to Georgia Avenue is a concept that derived
during the stakeholder workshop meetings. Festival Street is defined as "a public place or portion of a public
place that has been designated for recurring temporary closure to vehicular traffic use for the purpose of
pedestrian-oriented special activities." The development of festival streets achieves several goals. First, a festival
street promotes a sense of community in that it provides an approved public right-of-way location that can be
closed to traffic on multiple occasions during the year for pedestrian-focused special events. Second, it
introduces the community and businesses to pedestrian and bicycle activity as a primary economic development
driver.
West Main Street can become a festival street with minimal capital contributions through tactical urbanism.
Tactical urbanism is defined as"a type of low-cost,temporary changes to the built environment,usually in cities,
intended to improve local neighborhoods and city gathering places." Tactical urbanism projects have been
completed in South Carolina metropolitan areas for on-srreet bicycle enhancements in the City of Greenville,
City of Columbia, City of Easley, City of Walhalla, and City of Charleston. The installation of temporary
barricades, water soluble street paint, temporary festival lights, movable furniture, and canvas tents create a
festival space for event planning. Proposed uses of West Main Street as a festival street include a farmers maker,
food truck rally,bicycle parade,and other downtown or community events that need an intimate space separated
from vehicular traffic while having easy access to Downtown businesses,city amenities,and puking. ac
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Phase One Recommendations cont.
With success of tactical urbanism techniques for the West Main Street Festival Street, there may be a
community response to change the material character of the street to encourage additional pedestrian activity
and events. Similar projects have been completed around South Carolina,including the recent construction of a
$10M festival street in Downtown Greer,South Carolina.
A reconstructed West Main Street into a festival street would include brick pavers positioned in a raised
condition so that movements between curbed areas would be flush, maximizing usable area, increasing ADA
accessibility, and permanently lowering vehicular speeds. Bollard bases would be permanently set, and the
vertical bollard would be installed only during the closure of the street to vehicular traffic. Additional movable
planters may be installed so that canopy trees can easily be located into the street to provide shade. Festival
lights would be affixed to pedestrian-scale lighting and would be timed to be on daily,regardless if the street is
being used in its festival capacity. Additional signage may become permanent directing vehicular traffic to
alternate areas during prespecified times.
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Chapter Four I Implementation
opinion of Probable Cost
Cost estimating for Phase One relies on a variety of factors that are related to the design challenges. The
following factors play a role in cost estimation:
Engineering Cost
Engineering costs cover a variety of professional services,including:
o Survey
o Preliminary,Semi-Final,and Final Design
o Permitting(Local,State,and Federal as
o required)
o Preparation of Construction Documents
o Bid Assistance and Contract Negotiation
o Construction Administration
Based upon similar project experience and proposed concept design features, engineering costs are expected to
be approximately ten percent of the total construction cost.
Construction Cost
Opinions of probable cost are preliminary estimates of construction costs based upon the conceptual designs
described in this report. Opinion of probable cost is derived from previous studies,contractor coordination, and
recent indexed construction cost. Based on review of GIS data provided by the City of North Augusta,property
acquisition will not be required to implement Phase One;however,consideration should be given to construction
easements during preliminary engineering. These opinions of probable cost are schematic in scope and will be
refined as Phase One enters final design by the Engineer of Record. These estimates should continue to be
considered 'order of magnitude cost' and additional contingencies above and beyond those noted should be
carried by the City or implementing agency. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard
E2620 defines Order of Magnitude as being accurate to within plus 50% or minus 30%. Many factors can affect
final construction costs including revision to the construction documents during final design, additional
requirements imposed by property owners (if required), fluctuations in commodity pricing, and additional
amenities (signage, lighting, etc.) as requested by the City. As the project progresses through to final design,
these uncertainties continue to diminish. With each round of refinement and range of expected construction
costs will become more accurately known. ,.
ORDER OF MAGNITUDE OPINION OF COST
PROJECT.N.N Au u G¢meaa y IDKILFREPARED: W 13,2019
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DESCRIPTION: Greenway along Bluff Avenue from.41w Vista IT.Sia.
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PROJECT NO.: 2019 015 PREPARED BY:STUDIO MAAI LLC
Since Studio Main LLC has w control over the cost of labor, materials,equipment or services furnished by others, or over the
Contractor(s')methods of determining prices,or over competitive bidding or market conditions, Studio Main -LCs opinion of probable
Total Project Costs and Construction Cost are made on the basis of our experience and qualifications and represent Studio Main LLC'
best judgment as an experienced and qualified professional landscape architect,familiar with the construction industry: but Studio
Main LLC cannot and does not guarantee that proposals, bids, or actual Total Project or Construction Costs will not vary from opinions
of probable cost.
Item Est. Quant Unit Unit Price Total
GRADING AND DEMOLITION ITEMS
EROSION CONTROL 1750 L.Fr. $5.00 $B 750
REMOVE CURB B GUTTER 120 L.Fr. $6.00 $720
REMOVE CONCRETE WALKS 8 DRIVES 550 S.YD. $15
FINEGRADING 2375 S.YD. $9
TREE REMOVAL 18 EACH $80
MILLING EXISTINGASPHALTPAVEMENT 2.0' 37765 S.FT. $0150 ±M
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ASPHALT PAVING OVERLAY 695 TONS $120.00 $83,400
CONCRETE SIDEWALK IT) 22350 SFT, $18.00 $402,300
STAMPED ASPHALT 1600 SFT, $22.00 $35,200
THERMOPLASTIC STOP BARS 10 EACH $250.00 $2,500
18"CURB AND GUTTER 3445 LFT. $30.00 $103,350
4"YELLOW STRIPE 1590 LFT. $3.00 $4,770
SCOOT ADA RAMP 9 EACH $3,000.00 527,000
CANOPY TREE 21 EACH $500.00 510,500
REGULATORY SIGNAGE 9 EACH $300.00 $2700
WAYFINDINGSIGNAGE 3 9CH $1000.00 53000
RETAININGWALL 185 L.Fr. $65A0 $12025
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MISC LANDSCAPE ALLOWANCE(MULCH SHRUBS, ETC) I 1 I LSUM $7,500.00 1 $7500
UTILITY RELOCATION 1 1 LSUM $50,000.00 1 $50000
STORMWATER ALLOWANCE 1 1 LSUM $50,000.00 1 $50000
Conbract Items SUBTOTAL $666,623
Mobilization 80% $69,330
Clearing and Grubbing 1.0% $8,666
Construction Staking 1.0% $8,666
Traffic Control 3.0% $25,999
CONSTRUCTION TOTALS $979,283
CONTINGENCIES 20.0% $195,857
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING 120% $118000
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $1293140
ORDER OF MAGNITUDE OPINION OF COST
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Since Studio Main LLC has no control over the cast of labor, materials,equipment or services furnished by others, or over the
Contractor(S)methods of determining prices, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, Studio Main Lt-Cs opinion of probable
Total Project Costs and Construction Cost are made on the basis of our experience and qualifications and represent Studio Main LLC's
best judgment as an experienced and qualified professional landscape architect,familiar with the construction industry: but Studio
Main LLC cannot and does not guarantee that proposals, bids, or actual Total Project or Constmction Costs will not vary from opinions
of probable cost.
Item Est.Quant. Unit Unit Price Total
GRADING AND DEMOLITION ITEMS
EROSION CONTROL 1500 LIFT. 1 $5.00 $7500
REMOVE CURB&GUTTER 110 LFT. $600 $660
REMOVE CONCRETE WALKS&DRIVES 250 S.YD. $15.00 $3750
FINEGRADING 850 S.YD. $9.00 $7650
TREE REMOVAL 2 EACH $800.00 $1600
MILLING EXISTING ASPHALT PAVEMENT 2.lT 7500 S.FT. $0.50 $3750
ASPHALT PAVING OVERLAY 137 PEACH
$120.00 $16,440
CONCRETE SIDEWALK(T) 676 $18.00 $12,168
STAMPEDASPHALT 460 $22.00 $10,120
THERMOPLASTIC ARROWS 8 $250.00 $2,000
18"CURB AND GUTTER 175 $30.00 $5,250
SPLIT RAIL FENCE 110 $30.00 $3,300
REMOVABLE BOLLARD 4 $450.00 $1,810
SCOOT ADA RAMP 2 $3,000.00 $6,000
CANOPYTREE 34 $500.00 $17000
PEDESTRIAN LIGHTS 9 $2 500.00 $22500
REGULATORY SIGNAGE 7 $300.00 $2100
WAYFINDINGSIGNAGE 1 EACH 1 $1000.00 $1000
ALLOWANCES
MISC LANDSCAPE ALLOWANCE(MULCH SHRUBS, ETC) 1 1 1 LSUM 1 $7,500.00 $7500
UTILITY RELOCATION 1 LSUM $25.000.00 $25000
STORMWATER ALLOWANCE 1 1 LSUM 1 $15.000.00 1 $15000
contract Items SUBTOTAL $172,088
Mobilization 8.0% $13,767
Clearing and Grubbing 10% $1,721
Construction Stalang 1.0% $1,721
Traffic Control 3.0% $5,163
CONSTRUCTION TOTALS $194,459
CONTINGENCIES 20.0% $38,892
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING 12.0% $23000
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $256351
Chapter Four I Implementation
Action Items
The implementation of the Phase One of the Downtown Greeneway Connector will require multiple sources of
funding,partnerships,and consultant driven design and construction.It will also take the dedication of City staff
and a commitment to the vision established by this plan update, the 2015 Downtown Greeneway Connector
Master Plan, and the Main Street Strategic Plan. The following list of action items will set the implementation
process in motion. It is anticipated that these task can be completed within three(3)years.
City Initiatives
As the City Council moves toward a funding strategy for Phase One implementation, the conceptual design
should be refined during engineering to meet all federal, state, and local codes, as wells as other internal design
guidelines.The following is a framework plan to move toward design engineering of Phase One.
o Individual property owner meetings to review temporary construction impacts and final design intent.
o Final budget allocations
o Survey(topographic,utility,above/below ground structures,right-of-way extents,etc.
o Request for Qualifications from Engineering and Landscape Architecture firms specializing in
streetscape and multi-modal design
o Construction documentation and permitting
o Construction administration
Wayfinding Signage(Greenway,Downtown and Parking)
While the City continues to expand its bicycle,pedestrian, and automobile circulation networks Citywide, it is
vital that signage and informational infrastructure direct residents and visitors to key recreational, commercial,
and cultural destinations throughout North Augusta. Preference should be given to directing visitors at
Riverside Village to Downtown North Augusta via the Greeneway.
Marketing and Events
As the Downtown Greeneway Connector Phase One is implemented, the City should develop a marketing
strategy to encourage Greeneway trips into Downtown. Examples include programming Downtown as the start
of annual 5k events and hosting cultural events along the Greeneway. Local clubs (Girl and Boy Scouts)can be a
valuable resource in developing short-term, high impact projects along the new connector. In addition, West
Main Street festival street can be programmed with marketing and events through peak season.
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Action Items cont.
Stakeholder Goals and Objectives
Additional Goals and Objectives were identified during the Stakeholder workshop and should be considered
during yearly updates to CounciPs Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan, and Department Head Annual Reviews.
These objectives can be developed internally with City staff,privately funded by non-profit groups or interested
parties,or developed as part of thesis or graduate work at local or statewide universities.
o Mayor/Council Driven Vision Plan
o Development of a streetscape master plan for Georgia Avenue
o Area Land Use Plan for Bluff Avenue Redevelopment
o Zoning/Planning Update to encourage alternate development and design standards along planned
Greenway routes
o Wayfinding Signage Master Plan
o Retail Strategy for Downtown recruitment
o City Tourism Strategic Plan
While the City continues to implement City-wide strategies that will increase the quality of life throughout
North Augusta, special consideration should be given to the Greeneway with updates on action items to ensure
transparency toward implementation. City staff should update the public on the implementation of Phase One of
the Greeneway Master Plan on a quarterly basis with anticipated timelines for future projects and active
timelines for ongoing projects.. Yearly updates on maintenance, management, and expansion should be given
during City budget discussions or during annual Department Head workshops. Digital and hard copy maps
should be updated annually to ensure that residents,visitors,and businesses are aware of new connections.
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