Explanation of Proposed Street Scape Plan

Elements of Design:

Sidewalks - new concrete with 2 foot wide brick edging along curbing

Advantages:

1. Eliminates bumps, cracks, uneven sections, chips and holes which are now a hazard

2. Brick adds design element reminiscent of past brick street down Grand Avenue (recycle street bricks)

3. Enhances handicapped accessibility

Brick Edging - 2 foot wide running along curbing and around planting areas

Advantages:

1.  Provides easy access to electric lines and/or water lines buried beneath for maintenance

2. Design element in keeping with downtown period design

3. Recycle old Ponca City street bricks

Lamp Posts - repaint existing bases to match (or replace with new posts if necessary)

Advantages:

1.  Cost savings with recycling

2.  Preserving existing history and structure

3.  Gain period feel and charm

Planting Beds (on corners) - low and simple with curbing and brick work surrounding

Advantages:

1. Easier maintenance

2. Less breakage by vehicles running into and over edges

3. Irrigation assistance for Parks Dept.

4. Use repeating design for continuity and structure

Landscaping - continue as is now by Parks Dept., bury water irrigation line/sprinkler system below brick work

Advantages:

1. Retain existing trees if possible

2. Tree grates for care and maintenance

3. Use "smart" downtown plantings

4. Keep it simple, low profile
    

Later Donations Not Included in Present 2007 Streetscape Design Plan

Banners - add banner hardware and new "pro" Ponca City banners to lamp posts

Advantages:

1. Adds visual advertising/marketing design element

2. Can change with event or season

3. Nostalgic

Granite Markers - retain already existing

Advantages:

1. High quality and attractive

2. Identifies PC history

3. In keeping with over all design

Benches - COMPLETED!

Advantages:

1. Resting place

2. Encourages pedestrians to stay and linger

3. Attractive

Trash Receptacles  - COMPLETED!

Advantages:

1. Ease of clean up by volunteers and pedestrians

2. User friendly
    

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Photos used throughout this are courtesy of Ponca City News.