Opening of Proposals - Western Avenue Transformation District - 125-047 - Abonmarche Consultants

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:■ABONMARCHE SECONDARY PLATTING PROCESS & MEETINGS Abonmarche will prepare the secondary (final) plat drawing and accompanying documentation in accordance with City of South Bend Subdivision Ordinances. This legally subdivides the property and provides the foundation for utility service and site development. The scope also includes representing the project at plan commission meetings to facilitate approval and coordination. Once finalized, a copy of the plat will be provided to utility companies to assist in designing services to the new lots. Mike's proven record in coordinating survey and design efforts for roadway, utility, and site development projects ensures a streamlined process that supports the timely delivery of this new mixed -income residential community. ROADWAY DESIGN USING COMPLETE STREETS PRINCIPLES Abonmarche's transportation engineers specialize in roadway design, traffic calming, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and corridor planning. For this project, Complete Streets principles will be incorporated across all phases. Phase 1 A will include traffic -calming and streetscape improvements along Western Avenue as well as one new east - west street connection between Scott Street and Taylor Street, supported by new sidewalks, curbs, and street trees. Phase 1 B will build on this framework by extending improvements to City -owned parcels northeast of Western and Taylor. Phase 2 will complete the transformation of the Monroe Circle site, potentially adding a second east - west connection between Scott and Taylor or private access drives to parking areas for future residential units, along with coordinated lighting, striping, and pedestrian features. The raised intersection on Western Avenue will be designed to slow vehicular traffic, prioritize pedestrian crossings, and establish a safer, more connected urban grid by shortening crossing distances with bump outs and enhancing safety through raised crosswalks or speed humps. We have successfully applied complete streets design principles to the following City of South Bend projects: Niles Avenue, Jefferson Boulevard (near Howard Park), South Bend Avenue, Western Avenue, and more. In addition to roadway connectivity, Abonmarche will provide site -sensitive parking lot design tailored to the needs of new residential development. Drawing on Chad Knip's extensive experience in civil design and circulation planning for residential and mixed -use projects, the team will ensure parking lots are efficient, code -compliant, and pedestrian - friendly while balancing access for residents, visitors, and service vehicles. Past work on projects such as Cherry Creek Waterford Commons in Goshen, IN demonstrates Abonmarche's ability to integrate parking circulation seamlessly with adjacent roadways and site constraints, ensuring safe and efficient movement throughout the community. To complement these site and roadway improvements, landscaping and street tree design will be carefully integrated into the project. Led by Landscape Architect Steven Ruby, the design approach will emphasize shade, comfort, and visual appeal through the thoughtful placement of trees and planting beds. Steven's expertise in streetscape enhancements, park and campus planning, and construction detailing ensures that the Western Avenue Transformation District will benefit from durable, attractive plantings that enhance the pedestrian experience, reinforce neighborhood identity, and contribute to long-term sustainability. City of South Bend, Howard Park Riverwalk Proposal for City of South Bend - Western Avenue Transformation District 8