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<br /> <br /> ENGINEERING • ARCHITECTURE • LAND SURVEYING <br />TECHNICAL APPROACH <br /> <br />Abonmarche will utilize our extensive experience in project management, surveying, sidewalk and intersection <br />design to create a project that maximizes the benefit for the citizens of the neighborhood. Our plan will cover <br />the main goals outlined in our project understanding to create a project that will improve safety and improve <br />interconnectivity. <br /> <br /> <br />Field Assessment <br />First, we will walk through the entire study area and assess the condition of all sidewalks, ramps, walls, stairs, <br />etc. within the study area. We will identify issues and conflicts that will need to be addressed and resolved in <br />order to reconstruct sidewalks, approaches, ramp to meet modern accessibility standards on a street -by-street <br />basis. <br /> <br />Preliminary Scope and Budget <br />Next we will develop a preliminary strategy to most <br />effectively use available budgeted construction funds. We <br />will focus on streets and corridors that will likely have the <br />most pedestrian traffic and benefit to the neighborhoods. <br /> <br />Field Review with City Staff <br />After we develop the preliminary scope and budget, we <br />will do a field review with City Staff and present our <br />rationale and recommendations for project scope given <br />the construction budget. <br /> <br />Modify Preliminary Scope <br />Based upon feedback and input from the City, we will <br />modify the project scope and begin the survey and design <br />process. <br /> <br /> <br />Drainage and Stormwater Management <br /> <br />Whenever infrastructure is installed drainage patterns are <br />effected. Abonmarche has a general knowledge of the <br />drainage system within the City and will work with the <br />community to avoid ponding issues. <br /> <br />Utility Coordination <br /> <br />Abonmarche will perform the utility coordination in <br />accordance with INDOT’s policies. Existing utilities are a <br />significant driver in coordination and design of any public <br />works project. Accurate identification and location of <br />underground utilities and coordination with the owner of <br />the facilities are vital in minimizing change orders and <br />keeping costs down and maintaining construction schedules. <br /> <br />Right-of-Way Engineering and Acquisition <br /> <br />Abonmarche will evaluate proposed sections and study alternate solutions to present to the City with a <br />comparison of advantages, disadvantages, and cost. Any alternative will consider such things as utility <br />relocation, presence of tree lawn, mail delivery, lane widths, and right of way impacts. While we do not <br />anticipate that right-of-way acquisition will be needed, we would collaborate with Rita Ann Gabriel for <br />appraisals. <br /> <br />TECHNICAL APPROACH <br />9