EAST 185TH STREET REHABILITATION
NOTTINGHAM ROAD TO LAKE ERIE
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STREETSCAPE
STREETSCAPE KEY MAP
The map below highlights the location of corridor improvements that are focused on pedestrian safety, connectivity, branding, and increased pedestrian size. In addition to tree planting and new streetscape amenities (benches, bike racks, brick pavers, etc.), the improvements below represent the most visible physical changes along the corridor.
BUMPOUT & PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS
The improvements along the corridor will include new bumpouts and branded crosswalks at key intersections.
These elements will provide benefits for pedestrians, the business community, and transit riders. The use of
bumpouts will maximize the preservation of on-street parking, while also creating new social spaces with unique
neighborhood character.
BRANDING
Inspired by architectural treatments and accents from the historic LaSalle Theater, an overarching corridor
branding effort will be implemented using decorative crosswalks, gateway placemaking elements, and rigid
pole-mounted banners.
AMENITY PALETTE
New amenities will be installed along the project corridor to support business and pedestrian oriented activity.
The amenities will be strategically placed with an emphasis on locations where there will be more intense
pedestrian activity. By placing new amenities along the corridor that have a coordinated and consistent aesthetic
and placement strategy, the corridor will have a clear visual identity and will support the corridor brand.
TREE CANOPY
Trees play an important role in establishing a safe, healthy, and pedestrian friendly corridor. They are also critical
to our larger strategic plan to reestablish the urban tree canopy in northeast Ohio communities. While some
of the trees along the corridor are unhealthy or problematic due to their placement, an effort is being made to
protect and enhance the existing trees along the corridor. Where trees cannot be preserved, new trees will be
planted using best practice urban tree planting principles.
STREET TREE PLANTERS
New trees will be planted in large rectangular tree pits
and existing tree pits will be expanded. Larger tree
pits are important because they provide trees with
increased access to soil volume and provide larger
surface space to avoid many of the issues that result
from root heaving.
STANDARD USE AREAS
The majority of tree pits along the corridor will have a finished surface of fine decomposed granite aggregate. This is lightly compacted loose material that allows for flexibility as the trees (and roots) grow. The decomposed granite is also considered to be an accessible surface, if properly finished.
SPECIAL USE AREAS
At select locations along the corridor, the tree planters
will be planted with an understory of perennials and
shrubs. These locations will align with intersections
receiving bumpouts and decorative crosswalks.
BUS STOPS LOCATIONS & ADJUSTMENTS
As part of the project, the location of the corridor bus stops were evaluated. There are several bus stops that
are being recommended to shift to the nearest intersection. The proposed adjustments will allow safer ADA
accessible boarding environments while minimizing impacts to on-street parking.
