Downtown Streetscape Plan
The 2014 Downtown Streetscape Plan ("the Plan") builds upon the work performed on the Harrisonburg Downtown Streetscape Plan developed by Frazier Associates in 2003-2004 and adopted in 2005 by City Council. The Plan's overall goal is:
"To present an easily communicable, comprehensive vision for the public streetscape in Downtown Harrisonburg that can be utilized by public and private agencies to further develop and sustain a vibrant downtown."
The Plan adopted by City Council in July 2014.
[35MB] Harrisonburg Downtown Streetscape Plan [1], 2014
Note: The Downtown Streetscape Plan is a comprehensive plan and vision, not to be confused with the Downtown Streetscape Projects [2] that are the construction and infrastructure enhancements throughout the downtown area.
Specific objectives outlined in the Downtown Streetscape Plan:
- Develop a comprehensive vision for the public right-of-way within the study area that defines public and private expectations for project elements during development and redevelopment of properties.
- Provide a plan for safe and efficient pedestrian and bicycle accommodations that enhance the public streetscape and related public spaces.
- Expand parking opportunities in coordination with streetscape enhancements to support future downtown business, residential housing, and visitor needs.
- Enhance public transportation facilities to accommodate citizens and visitors in coordination with streetscape improvements.
- Develop a plan for public services in the downtown area that addresses the changing needs of businesses.
- Plan for necessary improvements to public and private utility infrastructure so that it does not impede or encumber streetscape improvements.
- Partner with property owners and community stakeholders to provide opportunities for development or redevelopment of public and private downtown properties that could enhance the public streetscape.
- Consider expansion of recreational and green space opportunities downtown that coordinate with public streetscape improvements.
- Enhance the visual character of the downtown streetscape.
Archives:
[10MB] Harrisonburg Downtown Streetscape Plan [3], 2005