Opening of Proposals - Western Avenue Transformation District Proj No 125-047 - Troyer Group

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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The City of South Bend's vision for the Rabbi Shulman/Monroe Circle site and adjacent City -owned properties is both ambitious and essential. By creating a new mixed -income residential community supported by high -quality public infrastructure, the City is demonstrating its commitment to equitable growth, sustainable design, and safe, accessible mobility. At Troyer Group, we view this project not as a collection of technical tasks but as a holistic opportunity to shape a neighborhood framework that embodies the principles of Complete Streets, advances South Bend's commitment to resilient infrastructure, and strengthens the daily experience of the people who will live, work, and move through this community. We understand that the project requires a comprehensive design for new streets, utilities, parking facilities, and stormwater management, as well as the boundary survey and subdivision platting necessary to establish public rights -of -way. With the work divided into two phases, beginning with preliminary design for the full site and advancing to full design for Phase 1, our team is prepared to bring both the vision and technical rigor needed to deliver results that endure. Streetscape Design Using Complete Streets Principles Troyer Group has led numerous projects that put Complete Streets principles into practice, including road diets, traffic calming strategies, and multimodal corridor design. For South Bend, our design for the two new east -west connectors between Taylor and Scott will create streets that serve all users, prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist comfort while ensuring safe and efficient vehicular travel. These streets will include curbs, sidewalks, striping, street lighting, and street trees, creating corridors that balance safety, access, and identity. The raised intersection on Western Avenue will further reinforce pedestrian priority, calming traffic and signaling the presence of a new, people -centered district. By embedding Complete Streets strategies into the foundation of the design, we will help establish a neighborhood where walking, biking, and driving can coexist seamlessly and safely. Utility Design Our civil engineering team brings deep expertise in the design and modeling of municipal utilities, including water distribution and sanitary sewer systems. We understand that in a project of this scale, technical accuracy is essential not only to ensure proper service delivery but also to support phased development over time. We will provide a utility design that anticipates long-term capacity needs while delivering practical solutions for the near -term buildout of Phase 1. Stormwater Design Managing stormwater effectively is critical for both performance and resilience. Our design will integrate storm sewer mains with an on -site underground storage system that captures and manages runoff before it reaches downstream infrastructure. We will draw from our experience on similar community infrastructure projects, both in South Bend and around the region, ensuring that stormwater management is not only functional but also environmentally responsible. By treating stormwater as a resource rather than a burden, we can design a system that supports the health of the site and the larger watershed. Utility Coordination Our team understands that utility coordination is one of the most critical components of project success. Early and proactive engagement with utility companies will be central to our process. We will identify potential conflicts, determine relocation strategies, and integrate solutions into the overall design to avoid delays during construction. Through our past work on both local streets and larger collectors, we have built strong working relationships with utility providers across Indiana, which will help expedite this process. PICTURED SIMILAR EXPERIENCE TOP: Diagram for Bremen's Plymouth Street Open House showing proprosed improvements to the downtown corridor MID: Indiana Ave plan sheet showing intersection with adjacent major collector and commercial corridor BOT: Diamond Ave showing neighborhood scale improvements Troyer Group I Together, We Will South Bend, IN I Engineering Design Services www.troyergroup.com Western Ave. Transformation District Improvements (125-047)