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Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction
Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
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Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction
Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
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Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction
Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
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Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
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Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction
Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
Existing Condition
Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction
Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
Existing Businesses
•Trees•Table and chairs•Drinking fountain•Concession kiosk•Screen adjacent parking lot•Protect edges but remove boulders•Work with historical light poles but
contemporary furnishings•Provide area for small-scale performances/
events/cultural activities
Public Workshop Results(September 2014 and January 2015)
MOST DESIRED ELEMENTS
Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction
Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
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Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction
Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
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Tree Canopy
Citi Bikeshare Station
CrosswalksSewer Line Clearance
Water Main Clearance
Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction
Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
Base Map and Constraints
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Colored Concrete Paving
Movable Tables & Chairs
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Future Kiosk
Bike Racks
Drinking Fountain
DOT Wayfinding Signage
Emergency Vehicle Access
Standard DOT Sidewalk
Existing Granite Sidewalk
Type M Light Pole
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Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction
Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
Schematic Plan
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Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction
Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
Utilities Constraints
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Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction
Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
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Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction
Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
View
Seatwall Paving Pattern
Planting Movable Tables and Chairs
Light Fixture Bike Racks
Trash Receptacle
Drinking Fountain
Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction
Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
Site Elements
Department of TransportationDepartment of Design and Construction
Thomas Balsley AssociatesFebruary 17, 2015
Preliminary and Final Design for Reconstruction of Broadway Bedford PlazaHWPLZ016KBorough of Brooklyn
NEXT STEPS
•Present to Full Board (March 2015)
•Public Design Commission Review (April 2015)
•Design complete and public construction bid (Winter 2015/2016)
•Construction start (Summer 2016)
•Construction complete (2017)
Next Steps