Development Description:
CADA is leading an effort to make physical improvements to the public right-of-way of 16th Street between the Capitol Avenue-N Street Alley and S Streets. The proposed improvements are designed to promote pedestrian safety and the walkability of the street, promote environmental sustainability through the use of stormwater planters, improve the signage, introduce mini-plazas at selected locations, and contribute to a greater sense of “district” or “placemaking” by introducing bulbouts, artwork, and other physical features in key locations.
(this page last updated 8-29-13)
Improvements to the 16th Street Corridor have been divided into two (2) phases.
PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS
The Capitol Area Development Authority (CADA) implemented a number of streetscape improvements based on the 16th Street Streetscape Concept plan that was approved by City Council in September of 2011. These improvements were funded by a $795,000 grant provided by the Strategic Growth Council Urban Greening Grant Program (Prop 84). CADA was one of the few agencies to receive funding over $75,000 and was one of 50 projects selected out of 260 applicant proposals. As indicated in the grant program title, the improvements incorporate environmentally sustainable and greet features including: intersection bulb-outs at 16th and N Streets, storm water retention planters, and new and/or replaced street trees.
The four phased project as finally completed in the Summer of 2018.
Part 1 – Project and location: Legado De Ravel (16th and O Streets)
Completion: October 2013
Improvements: Six (6) stormwater planters and eight (8) street trees
Part 2 – Project and location: Fremont Park and 16th and O Streets
Completion: May 2018
Improvements: 4 stormwater planters, up to four (4) street trees at Fremont Park, and three (3) bulb outs at the intersection of 16th and N Streets
Part 3 – Project and location: 16 Powerhouse (16th and P Streets)
Completion: December 2014
Improvements: three (3) stormwater planters and four (4) street trees
Part 4 – Project and location: Eviva (16th and N Streets)
Completion: June 2014
Improvements: three (3) Low Impact Design stormwater planters and Eight (8) street trees
Phase II Improvements
The 16 Street Phase II Streetscape Improvements will focus on pedestrian and bicycle amenities and safety improvements to the corridor.
Status: Currently, CADA is seeking funding to finalize design and construction these improvements. Concept and CEQA approve for the project have been completed.
The project scope is as follows:
- Bulb-outs will be constructed to reduce vehicular speeds through visual friction and decreasing pedestrians crossing distances thereby creating a safer pedestrian experience.
- Intersection treatments and enhanced crosswalks will be installed to further delineate pedestrian crossings and create a sense of place along the corridor
- Pedestrian crossing countdown timers to provide a safer environment for pedestrians
- Pedestrian lighting in locations where lights are currently missing on the corridor to increase safety near the 16th Street light rail station.
- Sidewalk and landscape replacement/enhancement to improve the walkability of the street which experiences heavy pedestrian traffic.
- An art sign over 16th Street and utility box murals to promote a sense of comfort and a stimulating public realm experience.
- Benches and custom bike racks to improve sociability, create community and sense of space.
- Mini pedestrian plaza at the northeast corner of 16th and O Street.
Background:
16th Street Streetscape Concept Plan – Approved by City Council on May 8, 2012,
To view the drawings, please click on the links below (you must have Adobe Acrobat to view these files):
16TH STREETSCAPE-Report1 (opens in a new tab)
16TH STREETSCAPE-Report2 (opens in a new tab)
16TH STREETSCAPE-Report3 (opens in a new tab)
16TH STREETSCAPE-Report4 (opens in a new tab)
16TH STREETSCAPE-Report5 (opens in a new tab)