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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 />Field Assessment <br />First, we will walk through the entire study area <br />and assess the condition of all sidewalks, <br />ramps, walls, stairs, etc. within the study area. <br />We will identify issues and conflicts that will <br />need to be addressed and resolved in order <br />to reconstruct sidewalks, approaches, ramp <br />to meet modern accessibility standards on a <br />street-by-street basis. <br /> <br />Preliminary Scope and Budget <br />Next we will develop a preliminary strategy to <br />most effectively use available budgeted <br />construction funds. We will focus on streets <br />and corridors that will likely have the most <br />pedestrian traffic and benefit to the <br />neighborhoods. <br /> <br />Field Review with City Staff <br />After we develop the preliminary scope and <br />budget, we will do a field review with City <br />Staff and present our rationale and <br />recommendations for project scope given the <br />construction budget. <br /> <br />Modify Preliminary Scope <br />Based upon feedback and input from the City, we will modify the project scope and begin the survey and <br />design process. During the design process we will layout the location and geometric details of each curb <br />ramp while ensuring all improvements remain within existing right of way. We will detail the proposed spot <br />elevations, and slopes of each curb ramp and sidewalk to ensure ADA compliance. <br /> <br />Drainage and Stormwater Management <br />Whenever infrastructure is installed drainage patterns are effected. Abonmarche has a general knowledge of <br />the drainage system within the City and will work with the community to avoid ponding issues. <br /> <br />Utility Coordination <br />Abonmarche will perform the utility coordination in accordance with INDOT’s policies. Existing utilities are a <br />significant driver in coordination and design of any public works project. Accurate identification and location <br />of underground utilities and coordination with the owner of the facilities are vital in minimizing change orders <br />and keeping costs down and maintaining construction schedules. <br /> <br />Right-of-Way Engineering and Acquisition <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, and right of way impacts. While we do not anticipate that <br />right-of-way acquisition will be needed, we would collaborate with Rita Ann Gabriel for appraisals. <br /> <br />TECHNICAL APPROACH <br />9